In a profound and engaging episode of the podcast, Dr. Chuck Wallington, author and thought leader, shares his incredible journey from a journalist with a vision to a seasoned executive in the corporate realm. The episode, titled "Breaking Barriers: The Rise of African American Executives in Corporate America," delves into the nuanced experiences o…

Danny and Jenna are back with a seasonal bonus episode covering the unhinged ensemble comedy VALENTINE'S DAY! This movie has everything, Anne Hathaway as a sex phone operator, possible time travel, Kathy Bates as a character without a last name, George Lopez doing car stunts, and so much more! *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For …

For the final new episode of season 5 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast, Danny and Jenna watch Disney's A Christmas Carol, starring Jim Carrey and Jim Carrey and Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman in an unhinged retelling using aggressively jarring visuals. *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to Everythi…

Danny and Jenna talk all things LITTLE WOMEN (1994), including the Christian Bale of it all, colonial times, and Danny's newfound Little Women standom. Special thanks to our sponsor, Nordstrom! *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Ins…

Our annual Grinch episode is back for part V. This year we tackle the brand new Nintendo Switch Grinch game, Jenna brings a folder of more facts, plus the two touch on some holiday stuff they're feeling Grinchy on! Jenna also talks about the new holiday movie she wrote, A Perfect Christmas Pairing, which is available onDemand/Peacock/Freevee. Speci…

What if you could find hope, inspiration, and transformation in the darkest corners of life? That's exactly what my guest today has achieved, even when it seemed like all the odds were stacked against him. We kick off by sharing the incredible journey of Ronald Olivier, author of "27 Summers: My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness, and Redemption Durin…

Danny and Jenna tackle A CHRISTMAS STORY, featuring Ralphie, the bunny suit, a Red Rider BB Gun, and unhinged family chaos. Episode presented by Nordstrom. *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram Danny: @DannyPellegrino Jenna: …

Danny and Jenna take on Thanksgiving with this very special episode presented by Nordstrom! While you're doing your cooking, turn on the pod and pretend it's a parade, as Danny and Jenna mention it all-- chaotic Thanksgivings, Black Friday shopping, the Beckham documentary, and so much more! *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For A …

Danny & Jenna tackle STEPMOM, the 1998 film that featured Susan Sarandon, Julia Roberts, and Ed Harris! *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram Danny: @DannyPellegrino Jenna: @Jenna.Brister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

Danny is on tour, but we have a bonus episode with a sneak preview of the brand new audiobook for Danny's new book, The Jolliest Bunch: Unhinged Holiday Stories! If you enjoy this preview chapter, pickup a hard copy of The Jolliest Bunch, or listen to the audiobook wherever you get your audiobooks. Danny and Jenna will be back in November with the …

Have you ever wondered about the strength and resilience that emerge from a struggle? Join us as we invite Esau McCaulley, author of How Far to The Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South, into our studio. Get ready for an honest conversation about the collective narrative of a people, the beauty in broken…

Is the Black Church dead, or is it perhaps more alive than ever before? This week, we invited esteemed film producer Joe Howell and filmmaker Rafiq Nabali to our show, two creative minds behind the thought-provoking documentary, Let the Church Say. They tackle this intriguing question head-on, challenging the narrative around the Black Church and i…

Danny and Jenna are BACK for season 5 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast with a recap of the unhinged Disney made-for-TV film, Halloweentown. Starring Debbie Reynolds, the movie features town pigs, a skeleton cab driver, and a community center filled with dogs and cats doing aerobics. REGULAR EPISODES OF THE PODCAST WILL RETURN IN NOVEMBER! *Order Dann…

Picture this: growing up in the Boston busing era in the 70s, grappling with the struggle of identity, place, and racial trauma. That's the reality Sheila Wise-Rowe, author of 'Young, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration,' faced. In a candid conversation, she takes us on an eye-opening journey through the struggles of gifted Black…

Have you ever found yourself wrestling with feelings of unworthiness, struggling to comprehend self-worth amidst societal systems that promote white supremacy? This is what we unpack with the insightful Caroline J. Sumlin, who's not just a guest, but a beacon of light guiding us through her profound journey. Caroline, the author of We'll All Be Fre…

As our host, Danny Brister, Jr., takes a much-needed break during the summer, we wanted to bring you three sermons he preached. Please enjoy the second sermon in our summer preaching series and stay tuned for new interviews starting in September. Follow our host on Substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/ Get full access to Act Justly Love Mercy at…

As our host, Danny, takes a much-needed break throughout the summer, we are sharing this sermon that he preached this summer. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to bringing you new interviews starting this Fall. Follow Danny on his substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/ Get full access to Act Justly Love Mercy at dannybjr.substac…

In our newest episode, our host, Danny Brister, Jr. interviews Ally Henny about her new book I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When The World Tries to Silence You. To follow my work, go to: https://dannybjr.substack.com/ More about today's guest: Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christ…

Join our host Danny Brister, Jr., as he interviews Craig Lamar Brown about his new movie Between Mercy and Me. Between Mercy and Me will have a one-day premiere on June 20th at 7 pm. To find a showtime in your area, please visit: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Between-Mercy-and-Me The film centers around Hugo, a talented musician and worship l…

In this episode, our host Danny Brister, Jr., interviews Fox and Rob Richardson about their book Time: The Untold Story of the Love That Held Us Together When Incarceration Kept Us Apart. Follow our host Danny at his new substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/ Follow Fox and Rob Richardson at their website: https://foxandrob.com/ More info about o…

Check out the newest episode of My Black Book Journal as our host, Danny Brister, Jr., interviews Ian V. Rowe about his book Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for All Children to Overcome the Victimhood narrative and discover their pathway to power. Danny's Substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/ Ian Rowe's Bio: Ian Rowe is a senior fellow at…

Join our host Danny Brister as he interviews Dr. Kwasi Kena, Associate Professor of Ethnic and Multicultural Ministry at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. They discuss the book Building A City On A Hill: African American Communities of Purpose. Danny's new substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/ Website: https://www.actjustlylovemerc…

Happy New Year! Danny and Jenna are drinking wine and here to look back on the year, the season, and ahead to 2023! xo *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram Danny: @DannyPellegrino Jenna: @Jenna.Brister Hosted on Acast. Se…

Danny and Jenna talk about the masterpiece that is THE HOLIDAY! Nancy Meyers directed and they share their thoughts about Jack Black, the hotness of Jude, plus Danny and Jenna explore personal trauma that only a holiday movie podcast could bring to the surface. *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast me…

We're back for more Grinch talk in our 3rd annual Grinch episode. This year we cover the Grinch videogame tie-in, the Halloween prequel, and lots more Grinch-lore! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram Danny: @DannyPellegr…

Danny and Jenna talk all thing The Muppet Christmas Carol, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! They explore the Michael Caine of it all, working with puppets, Muppet legs, and SO much more! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIcon…

In this bonus episode, Danny shares a chapter from his audiobook of How Do I Un-Remember This? Unfortunately True Stories (out now). This is the one where Danny shops Kohl's with an urn over the holidays! Enjoy and Danny & Jenna will be back next week with a new episode! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic …

Danny and Jenna explore the complexities of 1998's I'll Be Home For Christmas, starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Jessica Biel. JTT must make it home by dinner in order to get access to the Porsche keys, all the while traveling cross country and facing birds. In a festive detour, Danny also details the haunting Alf holiday special. *Order Danny's …

In this special Thanksgiving bonus, Danny and Jenna recap the season 6 Thanksgiving episode of Friends-- the one where Ross got high, there was beef in the trifle, and Chandler and Monica reveal they're living together! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @A…

The Lohanaissance is upon us as Lindsay explores the holiday film in Netflix's Falling For Christmas, an Overboard-esque feature where she falls for Glee's Chord Overstreet! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram Danny: @Da…

Danny and Jenna explore The Santa Clause Trilogy, three Tim Allen films that feature an unhinged Martin Short performance as Jack Frost, magic, and a few plot points we're still trying to untangle alongside the various Home Improvement connections. *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to Eve…

In this special Halloween bonus, Danny sits down with Jen D'Angelo, the screenwriter behind Hocus Pocus 2, to ask all our burning questions about the Disney sequel, like what happened with Yabos, what's next for the sisters, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

MORE NEW VERY MERRY ICONIC PODCAST EPISODES ARE LAUNCHING IN NOVEMBER, but for now, Danny and Jenna dive into Hocus Pocus 2, a Disney+ sequel almost 30 years in the making! They also touch on what they've been up to all year, Shakespeare, And Just Like That feuds, and so much more! Happy Halloween! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unrememb…

Danny & Jenna are back for season 4 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast, launching in late October! We'll be covering 6-8 holiday movies this year, so follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on IG for updates, and be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎄🎃🎅 IG: @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast Danny: @DannyPellegrino Jenna: @Jenna.Brister Hosted on…

Welcome to Season 3 of My Black Book Journal. This episode features an interview with David L. Dada and his new book Many Happy Returns. You don't want to miss this new episode as we kick off a new season filled with exciting interviews of authors telling our stories in creative and imaginative ways. Follow our host Danny Brister, Jr, on IG @myblac…

Our host Danny Brister, Jr., closes out this series of messages with a sermon on Matthew 6:1-18. Get full access to Act Justly Love Mercy at dannybjr.substack.com/subscribeBy Danny Brister, Jr.

Our host Danny Brister, Jr., shares a message from Huffman Baptist Church, where he preached on Colossians chapter 1. Get full access to Act Justly Love Mercy at dannybjr.substack.com/subscribeBy Danny Brister, Jr.

Join our host Danny Brister, Jr., as he preaches on Psalm 51. This message is about finding healing when you have hurt others or been hurt by others. Get full access to Act Justly Love Mercy at dannybjr.substack.com/subscribeBy Danny Brister, Jr.

Our host Danny Brister, Jr shares a message entitled "Spiritual Mothers and Fathers" from Titus 2:1-8. This message was delivered in January 2022 at the historic Bethel Baptist Church Collegeville. Get full access to Act Justly Love Mercy at dannybjr.substack.com/subscribeBy Danny Brister, Jr.

Join our host Danny Brister as he discusses reading through General Colin Powell's autobiography My American Journey. Get full access to Act Justly Love Mercy at dannybjr.substack.com/subscribeBy Danny Brister, Jr.

Danny and Jenna wrap up the season with a special New Year's message! Hope you all have a wonderful 2022 and beyond! Thank you for listening to A Very Merry Iconic Podcast...we'll see you next year! *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPod…

MERRY CHRISTMAS WEEK! Danny and Jenna have their 2nd annual Grinch episode, where they dive deeper into the making of the 2000 version of The Grinch, starring Jim Carrey, who was trained by the CIA for the role. After the chat, Danny sits down with Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch, stars of Comedy Central's holiday movie parody, A Clusterfunke Christ…

Danny and Jenna tackle A Diva's Christmas Carol, the 2000 VH1 classic starring Vanessa Williams. Danny also shares a harrowing tale about a mistaken crop top, and the two friends touch on TGIF/sitcom Christmas episodes. #Heartquake *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.…

Danny and Jenna recap the new Netflix romcom Single All The Way, featuring gay leads! After the recap, stars Michael Urie and Philemon Chambers stop by to talk to Danny about representation, fave Christmas movies, and lots more! *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Sto…

Danny and Jenna tackle the 1964 claymation special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! They discuss the rudeness of Santa, Hermie's dentistry, and lots more from this unhinged holiday film. PS visit www.everythingiconic.store for limited edition holiday podcast merch! *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Pod…

I hope that you enjoy this episode of My Black Book Journal. In this episode our host Danny Brister, Jr shares a message he preached on July 4, 2021. Get full access to Act Justly Love Mercy at dannybjr.substack.com/subscribeBy Danny Brister, Jr.

Danny and Jenna recap 2007's Fred Claus, starring Vince Vaughn, Kathy Bates, Rachel Weisz, and more in an absurd holiday comedy about Santa's brother. Detours include home birth, survival instincts, holiday cocktails, and more! *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Stor…

Danny and Jenna recap Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, the iconic holiday sequel *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram Danny: @DannyPellegrino Jenna: @Jenna.Brister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

Danny and Jenna dive in to the 2008 film Four Christmases with Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon. They discuss the aggressive MMA of it all, Sissy Spacek, Country Strong, and more! *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram…

Danny & Jenna are back for season 3 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast! Before putting the Christmas tree up, they're diving into a different holiday classic...Hocus Pocus! They discuss the film, the Penny & Garry Marshall of it all, Yabos, the voice of Binx, and so much more! To pre-order Danny's new book, visit www.smarturl.it/unremember Follow @AVer…