Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast

TeaRon

An internationally focused podcast that explores similarities and differences of the Black/African and African Diaspora experience. World News, Movie Reviews,  Politics, Pop Culture and More are discussed by host TeaRon and an array of awesome guests!

  1. Paradise Season 2 Premiere - Review | Episode 88 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    MAR 2

    Paradise Season 2 Premiere - Review | Episode 88 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    We are talking the recent NAACP Images Awards and the Season 2 premiere of Hulu Original Paradise.  TeaRon and BK break down NAACP Image Award Winners, red carpet looks, and Paradise's biggest moments, fan theories, and what might be coming next. What are your predictions for Season 2 of Paradise? One of the most talked-about series of 2025 is officially back! TeaRon and BK dive into the Season 2 premiere of Paradise on Hulu, breaking down the first three explosive episodes of the dystopian thriller starring Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins. Season 2 wastes no time expanding the world beyond the underground bunker. EPISODE 1 introduces Annie, a young woman whose connection to Elvis Presley’s Graceland takes a tragic turn and ultimately leads her into the chaos of the post-apocalyptic outside world. Meanwhile, EPISODE 2 follows Xavier after his daring escape from the Colorado bunker as he crash-lands in the dangerous wasteland of Arkansas. Injured and searching for answers about his missing wife, Xavier encounters a surprising group of survivors—and eventually crosses paths with Annie. EPISODE 3 pulls viewers back inside the bunker where political tension is brewing. Sinatra is revealed to still be alive, secrets about the origins of the underground city begin to surface, and a rebellious movement led by the former president’s son threatens the fragile order of Paradise. With new alliances forming and hidden motives emerging, the stakes have never been higher. From shocking twists to new characters and expanding mysteries, the Season 2 premiere raises more questions than answers. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Follow Us: IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4 TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupid FB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks THRD: @ubiquitousblacks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS: 'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora. You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow and Interact With Us:   Instagram,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Threads

    1h 14m
  2. BK's Blacklist - The Great Debaters | Episode 87 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    FEB 23

    BK's Blacklist - The Great Debaters | Episode 87 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    In honor of Black History Month, TeaRon and BK revisit the 2007 film The Great Debaters for a fresh BK’s Blacklist review. It’s BK’s first watch and TeaRon’s long-overdue revisit, and the two dive into the film’s powerful themes of racism, justice, and resilience. They break down the film’s fictionalized depiction of the Wiley College debate team, the standout performances from Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, and Forest Whitaker, and the lingering “what could have been” of Nate Parker’s once-rising career. Why does a story set in the 1930s feel so relevant in 2026? And how does the film land differently for a millennial viewer vs. a Gen Z first-timer? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Follow Us: IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4 TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupid FB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks THRD: @ubiquitousblacks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS: 'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora. You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow and Interact With Us:   Instagram,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Threads

    1h 5m
  3. Joe's College Road Trip - Movie Review | Episode 86 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    FEB 16

    Joe's College Road Trip - Movie Review | Episode 86 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    In Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip, Perry takes one of his most unhinged characters, Joe, and pushes him even further. What was once just Madea’s oxygen-tank-toting, foul-mouthed brother becomes the leader of a cross-country “educational” journey as he attempts to teach his grandson B.J. what it really means to understand and appreciate African-American history. But Tyler Perry doesn’t just push boundaries… he blasts past them. The film opens with a content warning that still doesn’t prepare you for what’s coming. When Brian asks Joe and Madea for help after discovering how little B.J. knows about HBCUs and Black history, Joe and his grandson sets off on a chaotic, raunchy, and controversial road trip that takes us from Mississippi cotton fields to Tennessee blues clubs… and even a brothel scene that has the internet debating how far is too far for Tyler Perry these days? Is Perry mixing education and vulgar humor in a bold new way or is this a misfire that strays too far from his core audience?  TeaRon & BK break down the shock factor, the cultural conversations, and whether TP Studios should continue down this road. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Follow Us: IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4 TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupid FB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks THRD: @ubiquitousblacks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS: 'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora. You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow and Interact With Us:   Instagram,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Threads

    55 min
  4. Relationship Goals - Movie Review | Episode 85 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    FEB 13

    Relationship Goals - Movie Review | Episode 85 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    Tis the season of Love and we are talking RELATIONSHIP GOALS, a faith-infused romcom that starring Kelly Rowland and Method Man The movie follows Leah (Rowland) as she chases her dream of becoming the first Black female showrunner of a national news show, only to discover her biggest competition is her old college flame, Jarret (Method Man).  The two are forced to collaborate on landing an exclusive interview with viral pastor Mike Todd, the two find themselves navigating chaos, purpose, and the possibility of rediscovered love. Is the film’s spiritual framing a strength or a limitation? And does the undeniable chemistry between Rowland and Method Man carry the story to the finish line? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Follow Us: IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4 TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupid FB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks THRD: @ubiquitousblacks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS: 'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora. You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow and Interact With Us:   Instagram,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Threads

    32 min
  5. Terri Joe: Missionary In Miami - Movie Review | Episode 84 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    FEB 2

    Terri Joe: Missionary In Miami - Movie Review | Episode 84 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    Terri Joe has officially jumped from TikTok to Tubi — and the chaos is glorious. In Terri Joe: Missionary in Miami, Kelon Campbell brings the iconic Southern church girl into a wild new world filled with hillbilly robbers, one-legged prophets, and a Miami adventure that goes off the rails fast. In this episode, TeaRon and BK break down whether Terri Joe’s unfiltered livestream comedy actually works as a full movie. From viral moments to unexpected laughs, they unpack the highs, the uh-oh’s, and the future of influencers stepping into filmmaking. Is Terri Joe Tubi’s next cult classic… or should she stick to the live streams? Let’s talk about it. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Follow Us: IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4 TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupid FB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks THRD: @ubiquitousblacks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS: 'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora. You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow and Interact With Us:   Instagram,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Threads

    45 min
  6. Underneath: Children of the Sun Review | Episode 83 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    JAN 19

    Underneath: Children of the Sun Review | Episode 83 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    We’re kicking off 2026 with something different. TeaRon and BK review the independent sci-fi film Underneath: Children of the Sun, a passion project years in the making that has already pulled in over 800K views on YouTube—a major win for indie cinema. Directed by David Kirman, the film is set in 1850s Missouri, where a man’s chance encounter with an alien survivor from a crashed spacecraft pulls him into a much larger intergalactic conflict. The result is an ambitious blend of Black history, cosmic politics, and generational legacy. TeaRon and BK break down the film’s impressive visuals, bold ideas, and its decision to weave a slavery storyline into a sci-fi epic—while questioning whether the story fully delivers on its massive promise. Is Underneath proof of what Black audiences are craving—and a glimpse into the future of independent filmmaking—or does its ambition outpace its execution? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Follow Us: IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4 TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupid FB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks THRD: @ubiquitousblacks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS: 'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora. You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow and Interact With Us:   Instagram,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Threads

    51 min
  7. BK's Blacklist - Higher Learning Review | Episode 82 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    JAN 12

    BK's Blacklist - Higher Learning Review | Episode 82 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    BK’s Blacklist is back, and this time TeaRon and BK revisit one of the most provocative and unsettling films in Black cinema history: John Singleton’s Higher Learning. Released over 30 years ago, this controversial cult classic feels disturbingly more relevant today. Set on the fictional Columbus University campus, Higher Learning traps America’s most volatile social issues inside a pressure cooker—where race, masculinity, identity, white supremacy, patriarchy, and violence collide with devastating consequences. The film features early performances from future Black Hollywood heavyweights and cultural icons including Omar Epps, Ice Cube, Tyra Banks, Regina King, Laurence Fishburne, Busta Rhymes, alongside Kristy Swanson and Jennifer Connelly. Each character represents a different path through college life, exposing how ideology, insecurity, and power can radicalize young minds. TeaRon and BK unpack Singleton’s bold vision, debate whether the film still holds up, and confront the uncomfortable truth at its core: the more things change, the more they stay the same. Does Higher Learning still hit too close to home in today’s America—or was it always meant to be a warning we ignored? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Follow Us: IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4 TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupid FB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks THRD: @ubiquitousblacks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS: 'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) reviews the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora. You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow and Interact With Us:   Instagram,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Threads

    57 min
  8. Unexpected Christmas - Movie Review | Episode 81 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    12/22/2025

    Unexpected Christmas - Movie Review | Episode 81 | Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews

    It’s time for another Black ensemble Christmas movie — but this one is Unexpected. TeaRon and BK break down Unexpected Christmas, the holiday comedy starring Lil Rel Howery, Dominique Perry, Reagan Gomez-Preston, and the legendary Anna Maria Horsford. Before diving into the film, the hosts reflect on some of their favorite Black Christmas classics and what expectations come with them. In Unexpected Christmas, Marissa (Perry) is blindsided when her longtime boyfriend Richard (Howery) claims he can’t join her for Christmas — only for her to arrive at her family’s Texas home and find him there anyway… as the date of her estranged stepsister Kerry (Gomez-Preston). From fake boyfriends to messy revelations, chaos erupts as Marissa plots her holiday revenge. The question is: does this movie deliver festive fun, or does the drama overwhelm the cheer? TeaRon and BK unpack the twists, performances, and whether Unexpected Christmas earns a spot in the Black holiday movie rotation. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Follow Us: IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4 TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupid FB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks THRD: @ubiquitousblacks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS Podcast: Ubiquitous Blacks is an internationally focused podcast that explores similarities and differences of the Black/African diaspora experiences around the world. The goal is to shed light on the differences and similarities between us all, while learning to celebrate those very things. World News, Politics, Pop Culture and More are discussed by host TeaRon and an array of awesome guests. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow and Interact With Us:   Instagram,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Threads

    50 min
4.9
out of 5
14 Ratings

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An internationally focused podcast that explores similarities and differences of the Black/African and African Diaspora experience. World News, Movie Reviews,  Politics, Pop Culture and More are discussed by host TeaRon and an array of awesome guests!