Tochi returns to shore! They discuss events in Israel assault on Gaza and why the government is wasting time on a TikTok ban. For the timeline on the TikTok ban: https://www.axios.com/2024/03/12/tiktok-ban-explain-why-china-congress Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell look at a looonnggg year ahead. They discuss updates on Israel assault on Gaza and the Super Tuesday results and polls. Much of Zell's info on polling comes from https://www.realclearpolling.com/latest-polls. **Quick heads up: No episode the week of March 15.** Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellW…

Tochi and Zell look at Mitten State giving Biden the back hand. They discuss the Flour Massacure, Aaron Bushnell, and the 100K uncommitted votes in Michigan. Then the end of Mitch McConnell and "dynamic pricing," late-stage capitalism's high-water mark. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell want us all to do better. They discuss updates on Israel's war on Gaza and how the life and death of Alexei Navalny will impact Russia. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillBy Tochi Onyebuch & A. Zell Williams

Tochi and Zell take it back to The Oughts. They discuss Israel's assault on Rafah, conflict in the DR of Congo, and the return of Jon Stewart. From The Hollywood Reporter Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillBy Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

Tochi and Zell look at why autocracies are popping all over. They discuss negoiations to end Israel's assault on Gaza, why the pharse, "You can't eat democracy," may explain all of global politics, and video game backlogs. Watch Leeja Miller's great video, "Are You Morally Obligated to Vote for Biden?" Check out Ken Opalo's piece, "You Can't Eat De…

Tochi and Zell put back their shopping carts in this one. NOTES: Gaza Update: https://theintercept.com/2024/01/28/new-york-times-daily-podcast-camera/ Trader Joe's v. Labor https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trader-joes-attorney-nlrb-unconstitutional_n_65b41e7ae4b014b873b11cc2 Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell discuss the recent events around Israel's war on Gaza, the crises at Pitchfork, Sports Illustrated, and the LA Times, and their love of the film, American Fiction. Check out the Futurist article Zell referenced. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell clearly see a theme for the rest of 2024. This week, they discuss how 2024 will be the "Year of Absurdity". Then they'll talk about the Emmy awards and why the arts should reconsider how the honor artists. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillBy Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

Tochi and Zell look at the first big election of 2024. They discuss this weekend's elections in Taiwan, how China feels about that (spoiler: they feel DEEPLY), and how it impacts the rest of the globe. Then Zell discuss the "Crappification of Everything" and how bad products aren't bad for the public and the environment. But help to disempower the …

Tochi and Zell return with fresh eyes on old problems. They discuss South Africa taking the Israeli government to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on genocide charges against the Palestinians. And how Israel's drone attack on Palestinians in Beirut could drag the US and Europe into a bigger war in the Middle East. If you can, consider givin…

Tochi and Zell end the year on an up-note, damn it! They discuss Sen. John Fetterman "discovering" he's, "...not a progressive." Then they end with the things they look forward to in 2024. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA. Here are some Palesti…

Tochi and Zell discuss why Zell's decided he cannot vote for Joe Biden in 2024. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA. Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza: @wizard_bisan1 @motaz_aza…

Tochi and Zell look at the fall to come. This week, they discuss on conflicts happening in the Sudan and Congo, Israel's propaganda pivot, and how best to accept American decline. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA. Here are some Palestinian jour…

Tochi and Zell give it up to the Reaper for FINALLY getting Kissinger! This week, they talk the end of the cease fire in Gaza, the dystopian absurdity of COP28, and just why the world's better off with Henry K. in the dirt. If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donat…

Tochi and Zell take a break from the news to talk 100% about things they've been grateful for in 2023! If you can, consider giving to the Entertainment Community Fund. If you like to help the people of Gaza, please consider donating to UNRWA. Here are some Palestinian journalists to follow if you want to know more about what's happening in Gaza: @w…

Tochi and Zell accept that we are offically in a presidential election year. This week they discuss the abortion rights victories around the country, Biden's 2024 chances, and what "From the river, to the sea," actually means. NOTE: This episode was recorded before news of the SAG-AFTRA strike ending. We are so happy for our sister-union's members,…

Tochi and Zell look for empathy. On this episode, they discuss the violence in Gaza leaking out to the West Bank and the west's lack of compassion of Palestinians. Then they explore the Washington Post's finding that significantly more Americans are opting to keep home-schooling their kids post-pandemic. If you'd like to help those in need in Israe…

Tochi and Zell talk about talking! This week, they give you a brief, scary look into the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Then they discuss people being punished for talking about Palestine. And finally, they get into the joy and torment they get from the recent generation of fighting games. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on I…

Tochi and Zell share tips on how to find quality sources in this one. They discuss the poor reporting in corporate media, how to find better sources, and what A24's announced pivot to more commercial projects might mean for lovers of great film and TV. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell are back after a looonngg break for hot strike summer. In this ep, they discuss the reaction in the media to the attacks in Israel and Gaza, and Zell's time as a WGA Captain and the gains writers won during the strike. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Andra and Zell talk with writer and single mom, Joelle Garfinkel. After creating the hit web series, Cam Girl, hear how it took Joelle 20+ jobs to break into Hollywood writing for shows like NBC's Ordinary Joe and Apple TV+'s Foundation. Pre-Interview Topics: #BadApple Day: The WGA picketing Apple the day they launched a $3500 headset. Andra and Ze…

Tochi and Zell wrap the season with the fighting spirit! Topics: Dems caving on the debt ceiling. The first month of the #WGAStrike. Tochi & Zell's plans for the summer. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillBy Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

Tochi and Zell lament yet another debt ceiling "stand off." =-\ Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillBy Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

Tochi and Zell go "Super Saiyan" Black in this ep!!! Topics: - Dianne Fienstein Being Used to Stop CA's progressive, female candidates. - Ron DeSantis' "Will He/Won't He" build up to DEFINITELY losing the presidency. - Zell's Week 3 strike report and the bizarre TV Upfronts. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWi…

Tochi and Zell talk about the second week of the WGA Writers' Strike. bit.ly/41nv27R Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillBy Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

Tochi and Zell get their Norma Rae on!!! Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillBy Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

Tochi and Zell say "bye, bitch," to a corporate media hatemonger and also Don Lemon, then they look at what white people don't understand about "black joy." Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWillBy Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

Tochi and Zell lament that America won't stop being the only place on Earth where these tragedies happen. Topics: The shooting of Ralph Yarl The shooting of cheerleaders in Elgin, TX The killing of Kaylin Gillis Should Diane Feinstein retire? Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi & Zell return fresh from their spring break with their rage in full bloom! Topics: Tennessee's expulsion and reappointment of Justin Pearson and Justin Jones. Conflicting rulings on the abortion pill. Clarence Thomas back on his SCOTUS corruption bullshit. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell spend a bit of time on a lot of news. Topics: - The school shooting in Nashville. - Congress' TikTok Hearings. - Protest against the far-right in Israel. - Protest against pension reform in France. - The election of Humza Yousaf. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell wonder when the revolution will come, dammit! Topics: - The wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in America - Macron signing a bill to force the French to work 2 more years. - The continued fallout in the banking sector. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell welcome newly-baptized socialist, Mark Cuban, to the revolution! Topic: - The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the government providing socialism for the rich. - Peace talk between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and ...China? - Oscar Recap and the impact of #OscarsSoWhite. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZ…

Tochi and Zell take a look at the motherland then come back to the States to talk labor. Topics: - The Nigerian Presidential Election and revolt - America's Upcoming Bills and possible recession - What the Writers' Guild negotiations mean for film and TV lovers like you! Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell wish old heads would just stop. Topics: The Far-Right shift of the Israeli government and recent violence in the West Bank. Student Loan case before SCOTUS. The 1-year anniversary of Elden Ring and Tochi's continued joy from it. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell mark a year of war and try to save the babies from the future Upton Sinclair warned us about. Topic: - The one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine - State's weakening laws around child labor in meatpacking plants. - US Nationalization: How and Why. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell look at past leaders and terrifying possible future leaders. Topics: - Nicola Sturgeon's resignation and the future of Scotland. - Terrifying slate of GOP presidential nominees. - The toxic chemical spill in Ohio. Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell are concerned that the state of our union is "in denial." Topics: It all about the State of the Union address. The people of Turkey and Syria need the world's help recovering time devastating earthquakes. Please give to The White Helmets at https://www.whitehelmets.org/en/. You can also find other recovery groups in this piece by Tim…

Tochi and Zell start Black History Month confused by why America can't learn from black history! Topics: - The murder of Tyre Nichols and what mayors didn't learn. - The Moderate PAC and why Dems won't stop fighting progressives. - Movies about "eating the rich" are having a great moment! Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Tre…

America's back on it's bullsh*#. This week, Tochi and Zell discuss the rash of shootings throughout California and just why the only way the US fights inflation is by hurting the poor. Check out The Intercept's article from the show: bit.ly/3XYaVvn Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them on Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill…

Tochi and Zell refuse to let their culture be silenced in this one! Topics: - DeSantis' attempt to ban AP African American History classes in Florida - Strikes around the global and labor's awakening - IP in TV: Spoiler for The Last of Us and changes that are coming to the film and TV industries. Also, catch Zell on The Unofficial Official Podcast:…

Tochi makes sure Zell doesn't drown in this one. Topics: Protests and insurrections in Peru & Brazil, ridiculous non-news about gas stoves and stuff in Biden's garage, the flooding in CA, LAPD starting 2023 by killing 3 people, and Katie Porter running for Senate. Watch the episode of Climate Town Zell mentioned, it's a great channel: bit.ly/3ZBAcN…

Tochi and Zell start 2023 unsurprised we haven't learned out lesson. This week, Zell shares his Dry January update then they get into the Biden administration's immgration restriction, Kevin McCarthy taking ALL the L's, and what dystopian future was previewed at the return of CES! Look out for Tochi's run of Captain America: Symbol of Truth for Mar…

Tochi and Zell focus on the best of the best! This week, they ignore the news to talk about the TV shows, movies, books, and video games of the year. Look out for Tochi's run of Captain America: Symbol of Truth for Marvel at your local comic book shop. Watch AMC's Interview with the Vampire, where Zell is currently writing season two. On Twitter an…

Tochi and Zell fight through the bad news to get to the good! This episode, they discuss the growing power of gangs in Haiti, the upcoming nurses, ambulance drivers, and rail road strikes in the UK, and the return of Brittney Griner to the US. Please forgive the technical difficulties on Zell's mic; it's been fixed for next week. Look out for Tochi…

Tochi and Zell celebrate the holiday spirit of protest! This week, they discuss the ongoing uprising in China, the Georgia Senate runoff this Tuesday, the Biden's attempt to force railroad works to take what he says to take. Look out for Tochi's run of Captain America: Symbol of Truth for Marvel at your local comic book shop. Watch AMC's Interview …

Tochi and Zell do some grave dancing, even if prematurily. This week, they discuss the rapid collapsing of Elon Musk's new toy, Twitter, and the early results of the midterm elections. Heads up; they recorded this episode on 11/12 in the morning BEFORE it was announced that the Dems would keep the Senate. Look for Phase to of Tochi's run of Captain…

Tochi and Zell try their damnedest to find some joy in the news. They don't find it in the Paul Pelosi attack or the return of Bibi Netanyahu, but will the election of Lula in Brazil save the show??? Listen and find out! Subscribe to AMC+ and watch Interview with the Vampire. Zell's currently working on season two: https://www.amcplus.com/pages/ann…

Tochi and Zell wonder if we'll get out act together in this one. They discuss the UN report on climate change and if we'll ever actually change to stop it, then the upcoming midterm elections. Catch Tochi this weekend at the Boston Book Festival: https://bostonbookfest.org/2022-headliners-presenters/ Subscribe to AMC+ and watch Interview with the V…

Tochi and Zell celebrate fall and the changing of the leaders. They discuss the crisis in Haiti and how others can help and not take over, the US switching up their stance on Venezuela, and the downfall of UK PM Liz Truss. On Twitter and Twitch: @TochiTrueStory @AZellWill On Insta: @Treize64 @AZellWill Got a question for Tochi & Zell? Message them …