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Updated 29/05/2024
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TV & Film

Updated 08/07/2025
Comedy

Comedy

Updated 26/03/2025
Comedy

Comedy

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Music History

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05/07/2021 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Raekwon Talks Wu-Tang Dynamics, C.R.E.A.M. History, Ghostface Killah Collaborations, Favorite Gangsta Movies and More

Raekwon the Chef is in the building! You know what that means? No punches pulled, no questions dodged. It’s all kept 100, 100% of the time. When Rae sits down to talk with Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh, there’s no need for chit chat. The trio gets into the meaty convos right away -- from Wu family dynamics to the Supreme Alchemy of the 5% Nation to songwriting techniques to The Purple Tape. The convo is wide-ranging and avoids nothing. It’s not just about “what” is discussed, though -- it’s also “how.” Raekwon and Kweli respect one another as lyricists, road warriors, and rappers who have been in the game and are still thriving. That mutual respect leads to a level of honesty that’s rare in celebrity interviews. You love the Wu-Tang? Get your ears on this one -- it’s a classic.

05/07/2021

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2h 3m
14/03/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Faith Evans Shares the Stories Behind her Biggest Songs, Talks the Legacy of Biggie, and Shares her Deep Love of Hip-hop

Faith Evans is R&B incarnate. Her voice, style, and musical sensibilities are generation-defining. Hear her run through some of the stories behind her most well-known songs, as well as speak on the legacy of her late husband, Biggie Smalls. We also get into some antics from her R&B Divas and The Masked Singer days that are sure to keep you laughing. If you’ve ever felt moved—be it to dance, cry, laugh or love—because of Faith’s music you’re going to want to hear about it from the source. Here is a true Queen of R&B.

14/03/2022

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1h 11m
05/12/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Wiz Khalifa Discusses His Legendary Run of Mixtapes and Albums, Shares Stories Behind His Biggest Hits, and Reveals What’s Next for His Career

Rapper, songwriter, singer and actor Wiz Khalifa joins Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh for a lengthy discussion about his legendary run of mixtapes and albums, which culminated most recently in his release titled “Multiverse.” The prolific rapper also discusses working with Snoop Dogg; being tied to the legacy of Paul Walker; his relationship with cannabis; and why he kept himself so busy during the pandemic with a string of collaborations and mixtapes. Whether you’re a superfan or focused on his hits, this interview is an inspiring listen and offers a lot of gems that reveal what makes Wiz Khalifa one of the GOATs.

05/12/2022

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54 min
18/12/2023

Ed Helms

Franklin and Kate talk to comedy icon Ed Helms about his start with the Upright Citizens Brigade, working on The Daily Show during the George W. Bush Administration, his latest Netflix comedy, Coffee & Kareem, and so much more. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. Mentions: +Coffee & Kareem: https://www.netflix.com/title/80220009 +Upright Citizens Brigade: https://ucbcomedy.com +The Daily Show: http://www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18/12/2023

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1h 9m
24/06/2024

Women in Horror: A Rountable

This one's very special and very spooky. Kate talks to Barbara Crampton, BJ Colangelo, and Gigi Saul Gurerro about their lives in the horror community, what they're working on, what types of stories they'd like to see told about women in horror, and so much more. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst. This conversation from 2020 is still a banger. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. Mentions: Barbara Crampton: https://twitter.com/barbaracrampton BJ Colangelo: https://twitter.com/bjcolangelo Gigi Saul Gurerro: https://twitter.com/HorrorGuerrero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/06/2024

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58 min
27/09/2021 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Tom Segura Talks Getting His Start In Stand Up, Netflix Specials, Joe Rogan, BLM, and Mental Health

Tom Segura has his own podcast and multiple Netflix specials. So you might think you know him and what he stands for. But this conversation with Talib Kweli — who he met while opening for Dave Chappelle — brings a new side out of the comic. In this sprawling conversation, Segura, Kweli, and Jasmin Leigh explore issues of race, dive deep on the angst of quarantine, and tell classic stories from their collective years in show business. It’s a funny, thoughtful episode sure to delight Segura and People’s Party fans alike.

27/09/2021

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1h 30m
24/07/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Inspectah Deck on His Wu-Tang Journey

A founding member of one of the greatest hip-hop collectives of all time, Inspectah Deck brings his all to this expansive interview. A musical artist whose work features gritty street talk, raw emotion, and conscious lyricism, he shares stories of what has influenced him creatively, as well as what it was like growing up in Killer Hill, and what things were like for him in the early Wu-Tang era. Plus, he offers his thoughts on the TV show “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” and details on some of his other creative projects. Along the way, Deck speaks honestly and openly about the loss of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, his regard for Method Man, and the successes and failures of the Wu-Tang. Originally released in November of 2020, but a classic episode just the same.

24/07/2023

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1h 48m
01/05/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Questlove on Early Roots, Bucket Drumming, the Soulquarian Era, and More

To celebrate the release of his children’s book “The Rhythm of Time,” we’re bringing back a super-popular episode with the wildly talented drummer, director, band leader, and writer, Amir Questlove Thompson/ Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh chop it up with the endlessly curious Questlove. The conversation spans Questlove’s career—from bucket drumming in Philly to forming The Roots to launching OkayPlayer to taking a gig as Jimmy Fallon’s band leader. Kweli and Quest are close friends and it shows throughout the episode, as they recount stories from the “Soulquarian” era, early tours, and in-studio collaborations. The episode offers a fascinating look into one of the most creative minds working today—a relentlessly eclectic musician who takes sincere joy in his craft.

01/05/2023

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1h 54m
29/03/2021 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Sunny Anderson Talks About Getting Her Start at Hot97, Anthony Bourdain, Emeril, Facing Racism, ‘Every Day’ Food, and More

On this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with ex-dj and current Food Network star, Sunny Anderson. The trio discusses Sunny’s fascinating career — from cutting her teeth at Hot97 to finding her lane at The Food Network — and how her upbringing shaped her cooking POV.

29/03/2021

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1h 42m
29/11/2021 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Lil’ Rel Unpacks his Recent Roles and the Legacy of Get Out, and Shares Advice for Aspiring Comics

Lil’ Rel is here and he’s bringing it. “It” in this case means a wealth of stories, insight, advice, and laughs. It’s a long-awaited episode starring a comic whose career has taken massive strides and turned him into a globally recognizable star in just a few years. If you’ve ever been curious about Lil’ Rel, we got him talking (and joking). Get Out, Bird Box, The Carmichael Show, Bad Trip: Nothing is off the table and a whole lot of wisdom is shared.

29/11/2021

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2h 3m

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney and former Radiolab executive producer Ellen Horne uncover basic truths about human nature — by untangling twisted true stories set in motion by lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
In 1963, a multimillion-dollar heist forever changed England’s history. The thieves called the job the train, the papers called it the Great Train Robbery, and the police called it the crime of the century. Since then, there have been books, articles, movies, plays, even tours of the site where the robbery took place. But how the villains pulled it off—now that’s a story that’s never been told. At least not the way host William Green tells it, because he has access to perhaps the last surviving man who may or may not have been involved: His dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HISTORY
For more than four decades, the Seattle SuperSonics were among the NBA’s most iconic franchises. But in 2008, they packed their bags for Oklahoma. ‘Sonic Boom’ tells a story of basketball and politics, wealth and power—revealing new truths about the NBA’s greatest heist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SPORT
The Black List founder Franklin Leonard talks movies with people who love them and people who make them. He and Black List Director of Community Kate Hagen speak with filmmakers, producers, and creators of all kinds, deep diving on movie watching rituals, sharing career highs, and revisiting highly regarded films from the Black List itself. Guests include: Spike Lee, Janelle Monae, Ed Helms, Lulu Wang, Jason Hehir, Rhada Blank, Bowen Yang, Katrina Longworth, Gabrielle Union, and many, many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TV & FILM
Music. Conversation. Debate. Hosts Dave Chappelle, yasiin bey, and Talib Kweli bring you a new genre of audio—like nothing you've ever heard. Listen, then listen again. You'll discover something new every time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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COMEDY
Comedians Mo Amer and Azhar Usman ask the big questions the modern world makes you forget. Are we living in a simulation? What is money? What is life after death? They get real when it gets uncomfortable and funny when it gets serious. Are they joking . . . or not? New episodes drop every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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COMEDY

Award-winning shows and music from from iconic talents, including Dave Chappelle, Alex Gibney, Talib Kweli, Masaba Gupta, Drake's Dream Crew, Konkona Sen Sharma, Radio Rahim, and more original shows you wont find anywhere else. The world's most thoughtful voices, like you've never heard them. Only on Luminary.

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Raekwon Talks Wu-Tang Dynamics, C.R.E.A.M. History, Ghostface Killah Collaborations, Favorite Gangsta Movies and More

Faith Evans Shares the Stories Behind her Biggest Songs, Talks the Legacy of Biggie, and Shares her Deep Love of Hip-hop

Wiz Khalifa Discusses His Legendary Run of Mixtapes and Albums, Shares Stories Behind His Biggest Hits, and Reveals What’s Next for His Career

Ed Helms

Women in Horror: A Rountable

Tom Segura Talks Getting His Start In Stand Up, Netflix Specials, Joe Rogan, BLM, and Mental Health

Inspectah Deck on His Wu-Tang Journey

Questlove on Early Roots, Bucket Drumming, the Soulquarian Era, and More

Sunny Anderson Talks About Getting Her Start at Hot97, Anthony Bourdain, Emeril, Facing Racism, ‘Every Day’ Food, and More

Lil’ Rel Unpacks his Recent Roles and the Legacy of Get Out, and Shares Advice for Aspiring Comics

Unlock network of award-winning Luminary Originals

Raekwon Talks Wu-Tang Dynamics, C.R.E.A.M. History, Ghostface Killah Collaborations, Favorite Gangsta Movies and More

Faith Evans Shares the Stories Behind her Biggest Songs, Talks the Legacy of Biggie, and Shares her Deep Love of Hip-hop

Wiz Khalifa Discusses His Legendary Run of Mixtapes and Albums, Shares Stories Behind His Biggest Hits, and Reveals What’s Next for His Career

Tom Segura Talks Getting His Start In Stand Up, Netflix Specials, Joe Rogan, BLM, and Mental Health

Inspectah Deck on His Wu-Tang Journey

Questlove on Early Roots, Bucket Drumming, the Soulquarian Era, and More

Sunny Anderson Talks About Getting Her Start at Hot97, Anthony Bourdain, Emeril, Facing Racism, ‘Every Day’ Food, and More

Lil’ Rel Unpacks his Recent Roles and the Legacy of Get Out, and Shares Advice for Aspiring Comics

Chaunté Wayans on the Pressures of Being Hollywood Royalty, Substance Abuse in Comedy, and More

Selema Masekela on Racism in Action Sports, his Famous Father, his New African Surf Brand, and More

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