Best Micheaux Podcasts (2024)

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Tell Them We Are Rising (2017) w Stephanye Watts 1:54:47

19m ago1:54:47

1:54:47

Vincent shares a Len-level rant on the Janet Jackson/Kamala Harris story, our guest Stephanye Watts of the Be Reel Black Cinema Club gives Dojacat her first name drop on the show while representing hard AF for Clark-Atlanta University, and THEN we review the PBS doc on the history of HBCUs that promises a bit more than it delivers. The Micheaux Mis…

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Oscar Micheaux 4:00

3h ago4:00

4:00

The first major black filmmaker in the United States. *SOURCES* • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2014/02/13/little-known-black-history-fact-oscar-micheaux/ • NAACP: https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/civil-rights-leaders/oscar-micheaux • BLACKPAST: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/micheaux-oscar-188…

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Ace Your Audition with Nicki Micheaux, Actress, Writer, and the Director of Summer of Violence 41:58

28d ago41:58

41:58

Nicki Micheaux is best known in the acting arena for appearances on such series as Good Trouble, S.W.A.T., Veep, Lincoln Heights, and The Shield, to name just a few. This multi-talented woman received two NAACP Image Award Nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Lincoln Heights. Be on the lookout for her new project, S…

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Molly Williams 4:10

8h ago4:10

4:10

First known female firefighter and also the first known Black female firefighter in the United States *SOURCES* • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2012/10/09/little-known-black-history-fact-molly-williams/ • THE BALTIMORE TIMES: https://baltimoretimes-online.com/latest-news/2024/03/08/first-known-female-firefighter-in-the-united-state…

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When The Levees Broke, A Requiem In Four Acts (2006) 2:00:09

7d ago2:00:09

2:00:09

Vincent and Len remember the dearly departed Frankie Beverly, give Tito Jackson his justice due, debate a Mount Rushmore of Black Comedy actresses, reveal the Top Five Documentaries That Changed The World, and give a sobering review of Spike Lee’s haunting account of Hurricane Katrina and the damage it let loose on the body, minds, and souls of New…

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Exploring 'Will I See You Again?' with Rhett and Michael Perez Lindsey on School of Hollywood. 10:42

8h ago10:42

10:42

n this episode of 'School of Hollywood,' Steve Owens hosts Rhett and Michael Perez Lindsey, who discuss their new film 'Will I See You Again?,' which is already in Oscar consideration. They delve into the inspirations behind the film, challenges faced during production, and the importance of diversity in their cast and crew. The duo also shares ins…

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Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene (2008) 2:01:08

5d ago2:01:08

2:01:08

The Men of Micheaux pay homage to the late James Earl Jones (1931-2024), discuss the legacy of the sitcom 227, peel away a layer of hip-hop skin, list the Top Five Black Music TV Shows of the Past worthy of commemorating, and delve into an analysis (and appreciation) for the radio disc jockey provocateur of 70s-80s Washington DC. The Micheaux Missi…

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Milestone Media - ep. by Stephyn Phillips 2:47

4d ago2:47

2:47

A short take on comic book company Milestone Media Written by Stephyn Phillips Read by Avery BrooksBy Howard Rambsy II

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Hinchcliffe Stadium 4:50

6d ago4:50

4:50

One of the few remaining stadiums in the country associated with Negro League baseball. **SOURCES** • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2014/04/02/little-known-black-history-fact-hinchcliffe-stadium/ • THE HINCHCLIFFE STADIUM: https://www.thehinchliffestadium.com/history/overview • HINCHCLIFFE STADIUM: https://www.hinchliffestadium.com…

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The Toni Morrison Society in Martinique - ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:28

7d ago3:28

3:28

A short take on the Toni Morrison Society's June 2024, symposium in Fort-de-France, Martinique. Episode written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Rize (2005) 1:49:44

12d ago1:49:44

1:49:44

The Mission goes Doc To School in September just in time to turn the world onto oxtails and grits, select the greatest solo rap album ever, and debate the existence and racial bonafide of square dancing, which takes us to their review of director David LaChappelle’s brilliant peek into the krumping world 2005 South Louth Los Angeles. The Micheaux M…

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Art of Clowning with Justin Cimino: A Deep Dive into Acting Techniques 15:42

9d ago15:42

15:42

Join host Steve Owens on the School of Hollywood as he interviews Justin Cimino, a New York-based clowning instructor. In this episode, Justin discusses his journey from NYU Tisch to becoming a renowned clowning teacher. They explore the essence of clowning, its roots, and its impact on acting. Cimino emphasizes the importance of tapping into one's…

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A Defining Book on the Black Arts Movement - ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:34

9d ago3:34

3:34

A short take on a widely cited scholarly book on 1960s and 1970s African American artistic production, James Smethurst's The Black Arts Movement: Literary Nationalism in the 1960s and 1970s (2004). Episode by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Cobra Kai's Sean Kanan Talks Season 6, Career Longevity & Mindset 40:23

11d ago40:23

40:23

Actor, writer, author, comedian, and Emmy® award-winning producer ⁠Sean Kanan⁠'s first role in Hollywood was bad-boy "Mike Barnes" in the blockbuster franchise film Karate Kid III. In 2022 Kanan reprised his iconic role, receiving critical acclaim in the pop-culture hit series' 6th season of Cobra Kai, now streaming on Netflix.Kanan also appears as…

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"In the Spotlight: John Hickman Talks 'Gunner' and Working Alongside Morgan Freeman" 13:42

11d ago13:42

13:42

Join Steve Owens of School of Hollywood for an exclusive chat with actor John Hickman as he delves into his latest action-packed role in 'The Gunner,' where he stars alongside the legendary Morgan Freeman. John opens up about his fascinating journey in the industry, from his breakout in 'True Blood' to unforgettable moments with icons like Al Pacin…

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Eatonville, Florida 6:14

27d ago6:14

6:14

The oldest black-incorporated municipality in the United States *SOURCES* • BLACKPAST: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/eatonville-florida-1887-0/ • TOWN OF EATONVILLE: https://www.townofeatonville.org/about-eatonville • JAMES MADISON: https://jamesmadison.org/the-history-and-legacy-of-eatonville-floridas-pioneering-african-americ…

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Slaughter (1972) 1:57:00

22d ago1:57:00

1:57:00

Vincent and Len close out Action August with a look at the Top Five Black TV Shows of 1972, which features Bill Cosby versus Cleavon Little, debate the hidden KKK-ness of the 90s, and determine if Jim Brown is all the SLAUGHTER he claims to be. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email micheauxmission@…

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The Negro Motorist Green Book 7:23

21d ago7:23

7:23

A publication released in 1936 that served as a guide to African American travelers. **SOURCES** • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2013/04/24/little-known-black-history-fact-the-negro-motorist-green-book/ • HISTORY: https://www.history.com/news/the-green-book-the-black-travelers-guide-to-jim-crow-america • BLACKPAST: https://www.blac…

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Leaders & Learners from a PR Perspective 56:45

1M ago56:45

56:45

Take a deep dive into hot topics and current events from a PR perspective with some of the best public relations and communications professionals. The years of experience and the extensive backgrounds of our contributors will help the audience unravel and make sense of the issues and topics dominating the headlines, airwaves, computer screens, podc…

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Trouble Man (1972) 1:55:12

1M ago1:55:12

1:55:12

Action August gets into trouble as Len and Vincent look at the world of 1972 (and the magic that is singer Roberta Flack), remember a terrible thing to waste, as well as Chuck Berry’s singing partner. And they dissect what went wrong with Trouble Man — actor Robert Hooks or composer Marvin Gaye? The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate …

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Shawn Harper | Former Rams & Colts Lineman | The Winning Edge with the Winologist 34:59

1M ago34:59

34:59

Shawn grew up with 5 siblings in a single-parent household after divorce plunged the family into poverty. He was failing in school due to 5 documented learning disabilities and a debilitating stutter. An average football player with no accolades, he was even voted “Most likely to fail” in his graduating class. Shawn Harper was on the road to becomi…

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THE MENTALLY STRONG LEADER 37:48

1M ago37:48

37:48

Performance expert Scott Mautz has been studying great leaders for thirty years and has identified six specific “muscles” that comprise mental strength. In his new book, THE MENTALLY STRONG LEADER, he provides a step-by-step plan to develop the habits that will build these crucial mental muscles of exceptional leadership.For more info: https://scot…

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Interview with Emmy Nominated Director of Photography Jimmy Lindsey, ASC 15:36

25d ago15:36

15:36

As Director of Photography, Jimmy has lensed a wide range of projects for film and television, including “Timeless” for Sony/NBC, the CBS series “Limitless,” Eric Kripke's “Revolution” for Warner Bros/NBC, MACHETE for 20th Century Fox, Armando Iannucci's Emmy winning HBO comedy series “Veep,” “Star Trek: Picard” for Paramount +, and most recently “…

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Casting Shug Avery ep. by Nicole Dixon 3:52

27d ago3:52

3:52

Charting a Black woman character who has been played by multiple actresses Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Casting Celie ep. by Nicole Dixon 4:24

1M ago4:24

4:24

Charting a Black woman character who has been played by ten different actresses Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Chester Himes’s Contribution to Blaxploitation 3:21

27d ago3:21

3:21

The role of the adaptation of Chester Himes's Cotton Comes to Harlem in the history of Black Cinema Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Casting Black People ep. by Nicole Dixon 3:15

27d ago3:15

3:15

Casting Black people matters Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Three Adaptations of Native Son ep. by Nicole Dixon 3:15

27d ago3:15

3:15

Charting the multiple adaptations of Richard Wright's well-known novel Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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The Forever Trailer--The Underground Railroad ep. by Nicole Dixon 2:55

27d ago2:55

2:55

A brief take on a compelling trailer by Barry Jenkins for the adaptation of a novel by Colson Whitehead Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Oscar Micheaux, Spike Lee, and The Birth of a Nation ep. by Nicole Dixon 3:12

27d ago3:12

3:12

There is one notorious film that compelled Oscar Micheaux and Spike Lee to respond. Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Samuel Jackson and the Casting debate ep. by Nicole Dixon 3:19

29d ago3:19

3:19

That time Samuel Jackson brought attention to a debate about Black-on-Black casting Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Streaming African American Novel Adaptations ep. by Nicole Dixon 2:39

29d ago2:39

2:39

Here's one important way that streaming affected adaptations of African American novels Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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The Color Purple, Again and Again ep. by Nicole Dixon 4:05

29d ago4:05

4:05

Considering a movie-musical inspired by a Broadway musical, which was influenced by a film adapted from a novel. Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Lincoln Motion Picture Company 3:55

1M ago3:55

3:55

First All-Black movie production company **SOURCES** • BLACKPAST: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/lincoln-motion-picture-company/ • AFRICAN AMERICAN REGISTRY: https://aaregistry.org/story/the-lincoln-motion-picture-company-a-first-for-black-cinema/ • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2019/10/11/little-known-black-his…

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Hammer (1972) 1:43:59

1M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

The Men of Micheaux debate the leading man chops of Chiwetel Ejiofor and Vincent chooses the real man who should be ‘Hammer’ before they break down Fred Williamson’s star-making role from 1972. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe…

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Janet Bragg 4:52

2M ago4:52

4:52

First Black Woman to earn her commercial pilot's license in the United States ***SOURCES**** • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2020/02/20/little-known-black-history-fact-janet-bragg/ • PIONEERS OF FLIGHT: https://pioneersofflight.si.edu/content/janet-bragg-0 • SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/snapshot/janet-harmon…

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Riverbend (1990) with Mike Dennis of ReelBlack 2:15:09

1M ago2:15:09

2:15:09

Our special guest, Black film historian Mike Dennis of ReelBlack, brings a little-scene 90s action flick to its restored glory as he and the Men of Micheaux assess Riverbend, starring Margaret Avery and the late Steve “Kung-Fu Joe” James. Plus, another debate about sitcom bench players and a look at the greatest upset of all time. The Micheaux Miss…

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Yama Bahama 5:22

2M ago5:22

5:22

A Welterweight boxer from Bimini, Bahamas ****SOURCES**** • BOXREC: https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Yama_Bahama • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2014/03/28/little-known-black-history-fact-yama-bahama/By Josilin Stafford

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Lottery Ticket (2010) 1:59:52

2M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

Vincent and Len geek out over Batman: Caped Crusader (Amazon Prime) and debate the best sitcom bench. Then it’s back to 2010 when the heavens gained a soulful chorus, the world welcomes the return of Sade, and Bow Wow wins and loses his Lottery Ticket. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email micheaux…

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Government Overreach in the City of Redondo Beach with Andre LeRoux 51:32

2M ago51:32

51:32

Tickets, fines, and more tickets... Join us as we chat with Andre LeRoux of GreenRedondo.com to chat about the many things that can get you in trouble in the city. From street sweeping, bushes, and leaf blowers, there are so many things that you can wind up being reprimanded for. We get into that. Join the conversation. Weight in. ⁠Paul Moses⁠⁠⁠ & …

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The Brand Multiplier 37:48

2M ago37:48

37:48

His professional journey began as a copywriter at a small agency, where he had the fortune of working with high-profile clients like Disney and Hard Rock Cafe. This experience cemented his love for brands as vehicles for storytelling and sparked a fascination with building and sustaining brands that inspire love and loyalty across generations. In t…

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Annie Lee 7:02

2M ago7:02

7:02

Artist and HumanitarianBy Josilin Stafford

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Katherine Dunham -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II and Danielle Hall 3:22

2M ago3:22

3:22

A short take on a legendary dancer and choreographer Written by Howard Rambsy II and Danielle Hall Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Roll Bounce (2005) 2:04:37

2M ago2:04:37

2:04:37

Vincent reveals the origin of Chicken & Waffles and shares his favorite breakfast spot for the sweet and savory. The list of un-remake-able Black films ain't as long as we think. 2005 was an incredible year for starts (Grey's Anatomy; YouTube), stops (Luther Vandross; Shirley Chisholm), and Bow Wow (Roll Bounce, the movie!) The Micheaux Mission is …

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Oscar Micheaux Adaptation of an Adaptation -- ep. by Nicole Dixon 3:11

2M ago3:11

3:11

A short take on the works of a autobiographer turned novelist turned filmmaker Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Nicole Dixon

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Criminal Justice and Bail Reform with Ken Good 52:17

2M ago52:17

52:17

The white-hot controversy over criminal justice and bail reform has ramped up yet another notch. This time, however, a progressive district attorney and a professor of math are at the forefront of recent evidence that strongly suggests that defendants released on zero-bail are more likely to re-offend. 70% of defendants released for free reoffended…

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Saint Martin de Porres 5:33

2M ago5:33

5:33

Patron Saint of racial harmony, barbers, mixed-race peoples and public health workers. The Americas' first canonized black male ****SOURCES**** • BRITANNICA: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Martin-de-Porres • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2019/03/19/little-known-black-history-fact-st-martin-de-porres/ • BLACKPAST: https:…

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Drumline (2002) 1:49:11

2M ago1:49:11

1:49:11

Does The Micheaux Mission skew old? This episode features a reassessment of the career of Jimmy “J. J.” Walker (including a cruise aboard The Love Boat), a requiem for Florida Evans of Good Times, 2002 in Black entertainment, Salt-N-Pepa, Run-DMC, the end of TLC— oh, and Vincent and Len review Nick Cannon and Orlando Jones in Charles Stone’s instan…

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Viro Small 4:23

3M ago4:23

4:23

Considered one of the first Black professional wrestlers in America ********SOURCES******* • BLACK AMERICA WEB: https://blackamericaweb.com/2012/12/06/little-known-black-history-fact-viro-small/ • BLACKTHEN: https://blackthen.com/tag/viro-small/By Josilin Stafford

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