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03/03/2022

The Man, The Myth, The Mustache: Steve Harvey

Pass the Popcorn In this week’s Pass the Popcorn, jh tells Tre’vell that as soon as he got done watching Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming, he really needed to talk to someone about it, and Tre’vell hadn’t seen it at that point. Of course, they have now seen the film, and FANTI listeners get to hear the uncensored views of jh and Tre’vell. DIS/Honorable Mentions JH: HM: The people of Ukraine… even more specifically the Black and African communities there that are not getting treated with the same care and attention as they try to survive and, in some cases, leave the country. DM: Republicans who continue to go further and further with propping up, supporting, and literally showing up to speak to white supremacists and white nationalists. and also being the only group of people we can point to that are supporting and speaking out on behalf of Vladimir Putin’s attacks on Ukraine HM: David Day –– “here’s where i stand” TA: HM: Journalists at Jezebel, The Root, Gizmodo, Lifehacker and other G/O Media newsrooms strike DM: Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s anti-trans laws. Black History is Happening Every Day! Dr. Patricia E. Bath, an ophthalmologist and laser scientist who was an innovative research scientist and advocate for blindness prevention, treatment, and cure. Her accomplishments include the invention of a new device and technique for cataract surgery known as laserphaco, the creation of a new discipline known as "community ophthalmology," and appointment as the first woman chair of ophthalmology in the United States, at Drew-UCLA in 1983. She died in 2019. Our Sponsors This Week Brooklinen For $20 off your purchase of $100 or more, go to Brooklinen.com and enter promo code [FANTI]. BuyRaycon Right now, FANTI listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order by going to BuyRaycon.com/FANTI. Go ahead and @ us Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org IG @FANTIpodcast @Jarrett Hill @rayzon (Tre’vell) Twitter @FANTIpodcast
22/08/2019

100th Episode Spectacular: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings' "100 Days 100 Nights" (2007)

The Album: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings 100 Days, 100 Nights (2007) On the occasion of our 100th episode, we decided to devote a Host’s Choice episode to talking about the breakout 2007 album from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. Coming out hot on the heels of Amy Winehouse’s best-selling Back to Black (2007) which featured the Dap-Kings horn section, 100 Days, 100 Nights made it clear who the queen (and kings) of the retro-soul sound was. As their third album, that latest LP showcased the group’s growing prowess as songwriters and Jones was in top form with a voice able to bring heft and spark to the group’s stylings on Southern soul, uptempo funk and deep gospel. Morgan and Oliver are mostly excited to have made it to #100 and we wanted to thank all our listeners, guests and producers for their support of our show over its first two years. Here’s to 100 more! More on 100 Days, 100 Nights She's Not Anybody's Backup Act (The New York Times) Tiny Mixtape's review of 100 Days, 100 Nights Gabriel Roth's Shitty is Pretty essay Show Tracklisting (all songs from 100 Days, 100 Nights unless indicated otherwise): 100 Days, 100 Nights Nobody's Baby Amy Winehouse: He Can Only Hold Her Solange: I Decided, Part 1 Raphael Saadiq: 100 Yard Dash Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: She Aint A Child No More Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: Stranded In Your Love Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: All Over Again Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: Cut That Line Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: Window Shopping Amy Winehouse: You Know I'm No Good The Poets of Rhythm: More Mess On My Thing Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators: If This Ain't Love (Don't Know What Is) Repercussions: A Gentle Kind of Love Repercussions: Let's Do It Again Alice Russell: Somebody's Gonna Love You Mayer Hawthorne: Just Ain't Gonna Work Out Durand Jones & the Indications: Can't Keep My Cool Saun & Starr: Big Wheel Keep On Looking Let Them Knock 100 Days, 100 Nights Otis Day & The Knights: Shout Tell Me When The Other Foot Drops, Uncle LeAndria Johnson: I Couldn't Have Done It Answer Me Thee Lakesiders: Parachute Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: All Over Again James Ingram: One Hundred Ways Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find there If you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!
11/04/2019

Bhi Bhiman on Sly and the Family Stone's "Stand!" (1969)

The Album: Sly and the Family Stone: Stand! (1969) When San Francisco’s Sylvester Stewart and his Family Stone released Stand! in the spring of the 1969, it further cemented the group’s reputation as the definitive pop act of the era, whose multiracial makeup mirrored the band’s multi-musical fluency in rock, pop, soul and funk. They captured the post-summer of love optimism of the times in songs like “Everyday People” and “You Can Make It If You Try” and though those good times wouldn’t last in the years to follow, for that brief, shining moment, Stand! thrust Sly and the Family Stone into the spotlight as avatars for a national feeling of possibility and positivity. Can it be it was all so simple then? Stand! was the pick of guest Bhi Bhiman, the singer/songwriter from Los Angeles (by way of St. Louis). Armed with an eclectic set of influences, Bhiman's dabbled in everything from songwriting with The Coup's Boots Riley to collaborating with comedian Keegan-Michael Key to releasing his most recent album, 2019's Peace of Mind, as a podcast. Together, we discuss how Stand! reflected the soon-to-be-dashed optimism of its time, how the Family Stone doesn't get enough credit for Sly's sound and ponder how Ike and Tina Turner managed to rip off "Sing a Simple Song" without catching heat. More on Bhi Bhiman Interview with Billboard "In 'Rhythm,' Bhi Bhiman's Music Isn't Limited By National Borders" (NPR) Website | Twitter | Facebook More on Stand! Oliver and Joseph Schloss's dissection of "Sing a Simple Song" "Freddy Stone discusses Sly and the Family Stone’s Stand! on its 45th anniversary" (Wax Poetics) "Dusting ‘Em Off: Sly & the Family Stone's Stand!" (Consequence of Sound) Show Tracklisting (all songs from Stand! unless indicated otherwise): Soul Clappin II Jimi Hendrix: We Gotta Live Together Sing A Simple Song Stand Tremaine Hawkins: Change Stand Sex Machine Don't Call Me N**** Whitey Sing A Simple Song You Can Make It If You Try Bold Soul Sister Everyday People I Want To Take You Higher Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on there If you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!
21/01/2022

MK335: STILL Doin it for Ourselves! (Russell City, The 355, Insecure Finale, Yellow Jackets, Rotten Tomatoes)

Lady spies + Jessica Chastain = has James written all over it as Nnekay already knew, James would LOVE the new action film The 355! Why didn't this move get any hype? Why are we still dealing with the double standard in hollywood? Is Rotten tomatoes irrelevant now? Can't we just enjoy movies for ourselves? Next up is Yellow Jackets, the Showtime series that’s part Lost, part Mean Girls, part Lord of the Flies, and has us hooked! Insecure has ended. We unpack this groundbreaking series and it’s ending. In the main korner Nnekay educates us on Russell City, originally established as a community for Danish immigrants, was a town in the west coast that turned into a vibrant black neighborhood, but what happened to it? Racism. Guest Co-Host: Nnekay FitzClarke (she/her) The MK OG, Nnekay Ayana FitzClarke, Esq. Here to bring all the hoes to the yard with my thoughts, thots, and hots. A librarian, mother, and crafter with an etsy store that you should check out and buy my stuff. Also promote it. She wants to get that sponsorship goodness. IG: @nnekay Minority Korner on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2JsXEuu CONTACT US Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com IG: @minoritykorner Host/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthur
02/11/2006

SkyMaul Page 4: Hitler Turning Into Werewolf Nightlight

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24/01/2019

'The Bourne Identity' with 'Close' Director Vicky Jewson

This week we have the amazing writer/director Vicky Jewson (Lady Godiva, Born of War) on the program. Her new film, Close, stars Noomi Rapace as a counter-terrorism expert and bodyguard tasked to protect a wealthy heiress. It's a gritty, intimate action film, and that's why the movie Vicky has chosen to discuss is so apt. This week Vicky will be discussing 2002's, The Bourne Identity. Vicky elaborates on the influence this film had on her, and how the Bourne series has had a huge influence on the current iterations of the Bond movies. Vicky goes in depth on mapping out action sequences and working with stunt coordinators to achieve a spontaneous feel in her film. She also talks about working with Noomi Rapace, and why it was difficult for her to call "cut." Vicky and April also go behind the scenes of The Bourne Identity and outline Doug Liman's career trajectory from indie films to directing an unorthodox blockbuster action film. You can see Close on Netflix. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch The Bourne Identity. With April Wolfe and Vicky Jewson. You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us at switchbladesisters@maximumfun.org. Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.
26/08/2016

MK44.5- JamKay Needs a BREAK (North Dakota Access Pipeline Update, Ryan Lochte, Prince of Jordan, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears

James and Nnekay have been running ragged! James has a show debuting this week, Champagne White is Disastrous! (Oasis SF) and Nnekay's uterus is On. The. Mend! So they need a break. But of course they would never leave you guys high and dry! So here is a little bite sized episode of Minority Korner. Some how we still manage to cover the olympics including: that turd Ryan Lochte and dear sweet Gabby Douglas. We give an update on the North Dakota Access Pipeline... James lets us know about a Prince from Jordan seeking asylum. James lets us know about Britney's new album... we even manage to squeeze in a tiny little Quizlet Korner... about good ole Janet Jackson! We'll be back with a regular sized episode next week... in the mean time keep sharing the love and spreading the news! Links! GO SEE THE SHOW JAMES IS IN: http://sfoasis.com/event.cfm?id=170572 http://awdnews.com/top-news/jordanian-homosexual-prince-i-live-with-this-sword-of-damocles-hanging-over-my-head-every-day-stop-the-crucifixion-of-gay-couples-in-jordan http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/north-dakota-pipeline-construction-halted-court-date-41486731
19/04/2018

The Big Sleep with Martha Coolidge

In a spectacular new episode, director Martha Coolidge (Real Genius, Valley Girl, Rambling Rose) joins April to discuss Howard Hawks' The Big Sleep. The two of them dissect the film: the amazing script by Leigh Brackett and William Faulkner, the electric chemistry between Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, and the masterful directing of Howard Hawks. Plus Martha relays some truly remarkable stories from her celebrated career, including the time the producers on one of her movies secretly cast a prostitute in her film. She also talks about discovering Nicolas Cage for Valley Girl, her work as the DGA president, and screening a film for Princess Diana. This episode is a wild one. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch The Big Sleep With April Wolfe and Martha Coolidge You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters at @SwitchbladePod on Twitter. Or email us at switchbladesisters@maximumfun.org Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.
23/11/2018

GO SIT ON A PILE OF BRICKS! (Making Black Friday BLACK, Bubonic Plague, Shanice, Kerry Washington, Widows)

We hope all of you are full off of the feast from the previous day! Now we have a FEAST for your earholes! Nnekay will be making Black Friday actually Black, by giving you guys some black owned businesses to do all your holiday shopping with! James has dusted off our friend the Quizlet Korner... this time it's all about the Bubonic Plague... of course there is a twist. But before that we get into what Shanice is up too, other than smiling and liking our smiles, notes about American Son staring Kerry Washington on Broadway, kick ass Viola Davis in Widows, and Marianne Williamson! Links! https://www.walkerslegacy.com/31-woman-of-color-owned-businesses-to-support-this-holiday-season/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/geristengel/2017/08/30/how-the-toy-industry-opens-the-door-to-innovative-women/#331049f74ce1 https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/black-owned-business-gift-guide_us_5845c758e4b028b32338ab43 https://imgur.com/gallery/NZI74 Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook: Minority Korner
19/07/2018

Jesse Thorn on The Coup's "Steal This Album" (1998)

The Album: The Coup: Steal This Album (1998) Jesse Thorn, host of Bullseye and the MaximumFun podfather, has long been one of our biggest fans and we were delighted to have him come in to talk about one of his favorite albums: The Coup's stellar 1998 Steal This Album. The Coup, by then made up of Boots Riley and DJ Pam the Funkstress, had already established a reputation as one of hip-hop's most outspoken and unapologetically radical groups out there. Their 1993 debut, Kill My Landlord was a revelation. 1994's Genocide and Juice catapulted them onto the national stage. But by 1998, hip-hop's political era seemed distant in light of the era of jiggy rap yet in strode The Coup, resplendent in socialist ideas and that Oaktown funk, to mint a masterpiece devoted to defending the underdog and shedding light on the struggles of working class peoples. More on Jesse Thorn More from Jesse about The Coup Bullseye on MaximumFun/NPR Website | Twitter More on Steal This Album Coup's Steal This Album title not what it seems. (MTV.com) Album review on Dusted.com One of Oliver's *cough cough* five reviews of the album (Amazon) Show Tracklisting (all songs from Steal This Album unless indicated otherwise): Swervin 20,000 Gun Salute Me and Jesus the Pimp in a '79 Granada Digable Planets: 9th Wonder (Blackitolism) Canibus: Second Round KO Lauryn Hill: Doo-Wop (That Thing) Jay-Z: Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) DMX: Ruff Ryders Anthem A Tribe Called Quest: Da Booty The Luniz: I Got Five on it (Remix) The Repo Man Sings for You Breathing Apparatus Underdogs Cars and Shoes Me and Jesus the Pimp in a '79 Granada Busterismology The Coup: Pork and Beef Los Prisoneros: Tren al Sur Prince: For You Prince: I Would Die 4 U Earl Sweatshirt: Balance Foo Fighters: Darling Nikki serpentwithfeet: fragrant Pusha T: If You Know You Know Teyana Taylor: Issues/ Hold On Junglepussy: Trader Joe Here's the Spotify playlist of as many of the songs above as we can find on there. If you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

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