Best Barney Black Podcasts (2024)

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Willie Barney (Ep. 29, 2024) 29:29

18d ago29:29

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Willie Barney, founder of The Empowerment Network and Omaha 360, an innovative community initiative that works to reduce violent crime by addressing the root causes, engaging with at-risk youth, and fostering cooperation between community leaders and law enforcement. T…

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The Honorable John R. Lewis, pt.2 (Ep. 32, 2024) 29:08

2h ago29:08

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents Part Two of a tribute to the late John R. Lewis, Civil Rights icon, advocate for social justice and equality, and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District from 1987 until his death in 1987. The post The Honorable Joh…

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Episode # 353 Logan Lucky with Matt, Tim and Jack from Sequelisers 44:36

22h ago44:36

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The Art of the Heist: Why "Logan Lucky" is a Must-Watch Heist movies have been thrilling audiences for decades with their intricate plots, charismatic characters, and the undeniable rush from watching a well-crafted caper unfold. "Logan Lucky," directed by Steven Soderbergh, is an exceptional entry in this exciting genre. Here's why you should add …

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The Honorable John R. Lewis, pt. 1(Ep. 31, 2024) 29:32

3d ago29:32

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents Part One of a tribute to the late John R. Lewis, Civil Rights icon, Freedom Rider, and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District from 1987 until his death in 1987. The post The Honorable John R. Lewis, pt. 1(Ep. 31, 2…

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Ep94: Queer Folk Watch Porn Too Pt. 1 22:29

4d ago22:29

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Send us a Text Message. HAPPY PRIDE, LOVES! On this episode, J.Mix facilitates a highly-anticipated discussion on pornography with queer-identifying guests Kayla, Theodus, and Becka. The guests share their diverse experiences with porn, how their introductions to porn influenced their consumption, and their thoughts on the portrayal and impact of p…

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Episode # 352 Creep with Barney Boom and Laila Khan from Sonic Boom Six 39:15

8d ago39:15

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Barney Boom and Laila Khan from Sonic Boom Six return to Flixwatcher to review Barney’s choice Creep. Creep (2014) is a found footage horror film directed by Patrick Brice and based on a story by Brice and Mark Duplass, who both star. Inspired by Brice’s experience on Craigslist, Brice plays Aaron, a struggling videographer who accepts a request fr…

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E179: Luke Turner & John Doran on The Quietus + Yoko Ono + James Chance 1:16:43

10d ago1:16:43

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In this episode we welcome John Doran and Luke Turner to downtown Hammersmith and invite them to talk about their much-loved and newly-revamped Quietus "webzine". (That's Noughties-speak, for all you kids out there.) The intrepid duo look back on the 2008 birth of their baby and reflect on its survival and evolution over the subsequent 16 years. Qu…

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Dyana Williams (Ep. 30, 2024) 29:29

11d ago29:29

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On this edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Dyana Williams, radio and television personality, music industry veteran, journalist and member of the Board of Directors of The National Museum of African American Music. Williams is a co-originator and co-founder of Black Music Month. The post Dyana Williams (E…

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Episode # 351 They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead with Tommy James and Liam Dempsey 37:07

15d ago37:07

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Tommy James (Little White Lies, Zavvi) and Liam H Dempsey (Spocklight podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Tommy’s choice They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead. They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018) is a documentary about the ill-fated final Orson Welles film The Other Side of the Wind. The Other Side of the Wind (2018) was intended to be Welles’ comeback bu…

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E178: Ann Powers on Joni Mitchell + Tori Amos + Women in Pop 1:16:15

22d ago1:16:15

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In this episode we're joined from Nashville by acclaimed critic, author and broadcaster Ann Powers for a discussion of her new Joni Mitchell book. Starting in Ann's native Seattle, we hear about her early '80s pieces for The Rocket before moving on to her stints at the San Francisco Weekly and the New York Times. Mention of Piece by Piece, the 2005…

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Episode # 350 '71 with Matthew Stogdon, Jack Chambers-Ward and Tim Maytom from Sequelisers podcast 42:43

22d ago42:43

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Matthew Stogdon, Jack Chambers-Ward and Tim Maytom (Sequelisers podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Matthew’s choice ’71. ’71 (2014) is an action thriller set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Directed by Yann (Top Boy) Demange it stars Jack O’Connell as Gary Hook, a new British Army recruit sent to Belfast. When his platoon is sent to …

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Franklin C. Edwards (Ep. 28, 2024) 29:54

25d ago29:54

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Franklin C. Edwards, author, publisher and owner of Franklin The Helper Children’s Books in Plano, Texas. Edwards published his first children’s book in 2021 and has now written 17 books, with a mission to promote positive social behaviors and self confidence in young …

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Episode # 349 Nyad with John Dorney and Tom Salinsky from Best Pick podcast 47:25

29d ago47:25

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John Dorney and Tom Salinsky from Best Pick podcast join Flixwatcher to review Tom’s choice Nyad. Nyad (2023) is a biographical sports drama based on swimmer Diana Nyad’s life and her book Find a Way: The Inspiring Story of One Woman's Pursuit of a Lifelong Dream. It stars Annette Bening as Diana and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll, Diana’s best frien…

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Dr. Blair LM Kelley (Ep. 27, 2024) 30:19

1M ago30:19

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson speaks with Dr. Blair LM Kelley, noted scholar of Black History and the African American Experience, Director of The Center for the Study of the American South and co-director of The Southern Futures Initiative, and author of Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class. The post D…

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Episode # 348 Fight Club with Amelie Thomas and Matthew Turner from Fatal Attractions podcast 42:47

1M ago42:47

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Amelie Thomas and Matthew Turner from (Fatal Attractions podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Amelie’s choice Fight Club. The first rule of Fight Club (1999), directed by David (Se7en) Fincher and staring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter, is you don’t talk about Fight Club. Recommendability scores for Fight Club were very high,…

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E177: Val Wilmer on free jazz + photography + Lesley Gore audio 1:27:29

1M ago1:27:29

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In this episode — our first-ever "field recording" — we travel up to North London to interview the legendary writer-photographer Val Wilmer. Val takes us back to her earliest musical memories in Streatham, South London, and her immersion in the capital's '60s jazz and blues scenes. We hear about her first pieces for Jazz Journal and her experiences…

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Dr. Steven Williams, MD. (Ep. 26, 2024) 29:15

1M ago29:15

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Dr. Steven Williams, MD., a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, founder of Tri Valley Plastic Surgery in Dublin, California, and the first African American president of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The post Dr. Steven Williams, MD. (Ep. 26,…

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Ep93: Releasing Imperfection & Embracing Spontaneity 1:05:09

1M ago1:05:09

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Send us a Text Message. J.Mix returns after a hiatus to discuss the challenges of releasing her perfectionist tendencies, embracing spontaneity, and the beauty of living in the present. She also shares personal reflections on missed opportunities, imposter syndrome, and the complexities of balancing personal and professional life. Highlights includ…

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Episode # 347 Jackass Forever with Darryl Edge and Petros Patsilivas from Getting Dafoe You - A Willem Dafoe Podcast 41:07

1M ago41:07

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Darryl Edge and Petros Patsilivas (Getting Dafoe You - A Willem Dafoe Podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Darryl’s choice Jackass Forever. Jackass Forever (2022) is the fourth film in the Jackass universe. Returning idiots are Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Danger Ehren, Preston Lacy and new idiots joining the…

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Dr. Joseph Hoedel (Ep. 25, 2024) 29:18

2M ago29:18

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Dr. Joseph Hoedel, PhD., CEO of Character Development and Leadership, an education-based curriculum company, and author of Sports Role Models, Books 1, 2 and 3, which spotlights athletes and coaches and their positive traits which contribute to success on and off the p…

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Episode # 346 Oasis: Supersonic with Rich Nelson and Catrin Lowe from Don’t You Want Me? podcast 42:53

2M ago42:53

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Rich Nelson and Catrin Lowe (Don’t You Want Me? podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Catrin’s choice Oasis: Supersonic. Oasis: Supersonic (2016) is a documentary charting the almost overnight success of Oasis in the mid 1990s. Directed by Mat (Spike Island) Whitecross it stars the brothers Gallagher, Noel and Liam respectively as they reflect o…

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E176: Simon Day on the Fast Show + Brian Pern + Steely Dan audio 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

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In this episode we welcome Fast Show legend Simon Day to downtown Hammersmith and ask him about his musical passions and the immortal Life Of Rock With Brian Pern. We start with our guest's misspent youth in south-east London, where he frequently saw bands such as Dr. Feelgood and local lads Squeeze and even fronted his own punk combo Simon & the V…

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Usher’s Super Bowl Press Conference (Ep. 24, 2024) 29:35

2M ago29:35

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On this week’s In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson Jr. presents highlights from a conversation between eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher and Apple Music Radio host Nakeska Alexis, recorded prior to Usher’s halftime performance at Super Bowl 45. The post Usher’s Super Bowl Press Conference (Ep. 24, 2024) appeared first on KUT & KUT…

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Episode # 345 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom with James III and William DeMeritt 48:38

2M ago48:38

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James III (Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] podcast) and William (Bill) DeMeritt (actor and writer) join Flixwatcher to review James’ choice Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) is the fifth instalment in the Jurassic Park film series. Directed by J. A. (The Impossible) Bayona, Fallen Kingdom sees Chris Pratt, Br…

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A Tribute to Ron Banks (Ep. 23, 2024) 29:22

2M ago29:22

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a tribute to the late Ron Banks, singer and founding member of the legendary R&B Detroit singing group The Dramatics, whose recording career included hits like All Because Of You, Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get, and Me And Mrs. Jones. Ron Banks died in March 2010. The post A …

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Episode # 344 Glass Onion with Paul Costello and Emma Kathryn from The Yearbook Committee Podcast 35:16

2M ago35:16

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Paul Costello and Emma Kathryn from The Yearbook Committee Podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Paul’s choice Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Glass Onion (2022) is a standalone sequel to Knives Out written and directed by Rian (Brick) Johnson. Daniel Craig reprises his role as detective Benoit Blanc. This mystery sees Blanc joining a group of…

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The 2024 Bart Starr Awards (Ep. 22, 2024) 29:07

2M ago29:07

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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents highlights from the Athletes in Action Super Bowl Breakfast, including the presentation of the Bart Starr award for outstanding character and leadership to Minkah Fitzpatrick, and remarks by Mike Tomlin, Tony Dungy, Peyton and Eli Manning, and Mike Singletary. The post Th…

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Episode # 343 Stand by Me with Joshua Tonks and Becky Darke 43:47

2M ago43:47

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Joshua Tonks (actor and screenwriter, The Latent Image (2022)) and Becky Darke (The Evolution of Horror, Don’t Point That Horror At Me and Return to Eerie, Indiana podcasts) return to Flixwatcher to review Josh’s choice Stand by Me. Stand by Me (1986) is a coming-of-age drama directer by Rob (When Harry Met Sally) Reiner and based on the Stephen Ki…

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Reshonda Tate (Ep. 21, 2024) 29:43

3M ago29:43

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On this edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Reshonda Tate, screenwriter, movie producer and award-winning, best-selling author. Tate’s latest book The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel is a fictional portrait of Hattie McDaniel, whose Academy Award winning portrayal of Mammy in Gone With the …

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Episode # 342 Parasite with Verbal Diorama and Easy Riders Raging Podcast 43:02

3M ago43:02

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Chris Johnston (Easy Riders Raging Podcast) and Em (Verbal Diorama: A Film History Podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Chris’ choice Parasite. Parasite (2019) is a South Korean black comedy thriller directed by Bong (Snowpiercer)Joon-ho. It tells the story of the working class Kim family who infiltrate the wealthy Park household. The Kim family liv…

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E175: Steffan Chirazi on Metallica + Jack Casady audio + John Sinclair 1:21:59

3M ago1:21:59

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In this episode we welcome the splendid Steffan Chirazi to RBP Towers and ask him about his career as a metal/hard rock specialist and his long association with the mighty Metallica. We hear about our guest's lucky break as a 15-year-old Motörhead maniac when the band's frontman Lemmy gave up three hours to Steffan during the sessions for 1983's An…

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The 2024 Fritz Pollard Award (Ep. 20, 2024) 30:39

3M ago30:39

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On this week’s In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents highlights from the The Fritz Pollard Alliance’s 19th annual Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Salute to Excellence Awards, featuring a discussion around the emergence of the Black quarterback in the NFL, with comments by James “Shack” Harris, Doug Williams, and Roger Goodell. Th…

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