Best Whelmed Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 83 : Kaerb Ym Traeh! 1:24:16

11d ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 83 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E13 – Kaerb Ym Traeh! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: Canary Debrief snuck up on us in this one! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:12 Mission Briefing – 1:58 Feeling the Aster – 8:…

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Episode 82 : Og Htrof Dna Reuqnoc! 56:43

24d ago56:43

56:43

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 82 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E12 – Og Htrof Dna Reuqnoc! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: Sweet sweet 16's abound! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:20 Mission Briefing – 2:41 Feeling the Aster – 6:50 Canary De…

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Episode 81 : Teg Ydaer! 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 81 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E11 – Teg Ydaer! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: The bloopers are all over the place for this one. The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:18 Mission Briefing – 2:04 Feeling the Aster – …

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Episode 80 : Nomed Esir! 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 80 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E10 – Nomed Esir! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: That's one epic Fan Service! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:32 Mission Briefing – 2:23 Feeling the Aster – 5:21 Canary Debrief …

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Power Up 22:38

3M ago22:38

22:38

Nice change of pace pod featuring one of Ken's favorite shows and guilty pleasures, Raising Kanan.By Makin' A Difference

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Episode 79 : Odnu! 1:00:17

3M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 79 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E09 – Odnu! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: Time for more magic than you can shake a wand at! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:23 Mission Briefing – 2:20 Feeling the Aster – 6:18 …

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We Need More Sankofas 38:27

3M ago38:27

38:27

In remembering the late Joe Madison, also known as "The Black Eagle," Ken finds inspiration in an African symbol of the past to come up with political and social solutions in the present. Not bird-brained at all.By Makin' A Difference

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Episode 78 : I Know Why the Caged Cat Sings 40:40

3M ago40:40

40:40

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 78 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E08 – I Know Why the Caged Cat Sings. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: The heaviest of episodes to be sure. The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:20 Mission Briefing – 2:03 Feeling the …

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Episode 77 : The Lady, or the Tigress? 52:03

4M ago52:03

52:03

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 77 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E07 – The Lady, or the Tigress? This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: How could we not pick that clip!? The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:18 Mission Briefing – 1:58 Feeling the Aster – 5…

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Power 29:38

4M ago29:38

29:38

We're starting off 2024 the right way! Katt Williams teaches us about the power of narratives and Ken talks about the importance of manifestation.By Makin' A Difference

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Ep 295 The Last Show Before the New Show 7:01

4M ago7:01

7:01

In this episode I officially close out the Super Fantastic Leadership Show and make an announcement about the new podcast I will be starting in 2024.By Daphne R Scott

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Episode 76 : Artemis Through the Looking Glass 1:06:36

4M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 76 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E06 – Artemis Through the Looking Glass. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: First episode to use a character's name in the title. The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:13 Mission Briefing…

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Episode 75 : A Tale of Two Sisters 47:20

5M ago47:20

47:20

Hello team! Welcome to Episode 75 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E05 – A Tale of Two Sisters. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: One day I will have a Chicken Whizzie! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:15 Mission Briefing – 2:06 Feeling the Aster –…

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Episode 74 : Involuntary 55:21

5M ago55:21

55:21

05Hello team! Welcome to Episode 74 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E04 – Involuntary. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: 404 kept making me think something was broken. The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:21 Mission Briefing – 2:01 Feeling the Aster –…

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Episode 73 : Volatile 1:06:27

5M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Hello team! Welcome Episode 73 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E03 – Volatile. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: So many storylines so little time! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:35 Mission Briefing – 2:14 Feeling the Aster – 6:04 Canary Debrief…

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Episode 72 : Needful 51:34

6M ago51:34

51:34

Hello team! Welcome Episode 72 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E02 – Needful. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: I definitely know how to do this now... The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:13 Mission Briefing – 2:03 Feeling the Aster – 5:31 Crashing t…

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Episode 71 : Inhospitable 56:02

6M ago56:02

56:02

Hello team! Welcome Episode 71 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E01 – Inhospitable. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: Oh yeah, I totally forgot how to do this, but don't tell anyone. The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:15 Mission Briefing – 2:02 Feeli…

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Discussion : The Caleb G : Magic 37:12

7M ago37:12

37:12

Today in the Watchtower we welcome The Caleb G. He has always been here in one way or another. It is his voice that has been on every single episode we have ever released. One of the original minds behind the podcast is back to discuss Magic in the DC universe! We recorded this live so the audio is a tad different, but its another great episode! Th…

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Intel Update 23 42:43

7M ago42:43

42:43

Hello Team and welcome to Intel Update 23! Talking what's been going on with the Team and our upcoming release schedule! Thanks to everyone for spending time with us. If you’d like to join us in discussing this incredible series, you can find us on Twitter @theYJfiles, on Facebook @crashingthemode, on Tumblr at theyjfiles.tumblr.com, and on our web…

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MAD After Dark | Whelmed. 30:08

8M ago30:08

30:08

Easy listening. Hard truths. And the space to think.By Makin' A Difference

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SATE (Select Access To Excess) 33:32

1y ago33:32

33:32

SATE (Select Access To Excess) by Makin' A DifferenceBy Makin' A Difference

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Program Building (feat. Olajuwon Paige) 25:41

1y ago25:41

25:41

Program Building (feat. Olajuwon Paige) by Makin' A DifferenceBy Makin' A Difference

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SC Legislative Review Preview 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

A review/preview of the the 2023 Legislative Workshop for the media. Ken fills in with some of the discussions that weren't had around the proverbial roundtable.By Makin' A Difference

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Leave No Doubt 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

Ken talks about the controversies surrounding Kanye and Kyrie, then laments the death of beloved Migos member Takeoff.By Makin' A Difference

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Lynn Gladney | Soulful Service 20:55

1+ y ago20:55

20:55

Ken Makin speaks with Lynn Gladney, a candidate for Georgia House District 130, ahead of the November 8 election.By Makin' A Difference

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When The Players Speak Up (feat. Troy Reddick) 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

52:40

Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville recently made racist comments about Black people and the need for reparations. Now, one of his former players boldly responds with a personal, political and powerful narrative. Meet Troy Reddick.By Makin' A Difference

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Stop Playing With Us 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

Stop Playing With Us by Makin' A DifferenceBy Makin' A Difference

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Intel Update 22 26:17

2y ago26:17

26:17

Hello Team and welcome to Intel Update 22! Talking Tagets, and Bloopers galore! Thanks to everyone for spending time with us. If you’d like to join us in discussing this incredible series, you can find us on Twitter @theYJfiles, on Facebook @crashingthemode, on Tumblr at theyjfiles.tumblr.com, and on our website crashingthemode.com. You can also fi…

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America The Deadbeat 26:47

2y ago26:47

26:47

On this episode, Ken talks about the fallout from SCOTUS' decision to strike down Roe v. Wade and what it means for Black folks.By Makin' A Difference

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Scream Something : Vol 21 1:19:20

2y ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Hello team! Welcome to Scream Something Vol. 21 for our Aster filled discussion about Season 4 Episodes 25-26. These are really great episodes of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: This one is RICH with content! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:47 Mission Briefing – 2:12 Feeling the As…

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Views From The Sixth Congressional District (feat. Marcel Dixon) 40:31

2y ago40:31

40:31

Host Ken Makin speaks with Gregg "Marcel" Dixon, a candidate for the Sixth Congressional District seat in South Carolina. Dixon speaks boldly about his campaign, with a centerpiece of Black reparations and points of reference about gun rights and immigration.By Makin' A Difference

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Scream Something : Vol 20 47:46

2y ago47:46

47:46

Hello team! Welcome to Scream Something Vol. 20 for our Aster filled discussion about Season 4 Episodes 23-25. These are really great episodes of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: Oh my Zod! So much happening! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:02 Mission Briefing – 1:31 Feeling the Ast…

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Scream Something : Vol 19 53:56

2y ago53:56

53:56

Hello team! Welcome to Scream Something Vol. 19 for our Aster filled discussion about Season 4 Episodes 21-22. These are really great episodes of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: Holy Cork Board Nightwing! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:07 Mission Briefing – 1:33 Feeling the Aster …

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The Reparations Administration (feat. Tamara Johnson-Shealey) 22:30

2y ago22:30

22:30

Tamara Johnson-Shealey, a candidate for Georgia Senate, is running on a reparations agenda and explains it boldly with host Ken Makin.By Makin' A Difference

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Scream Something : Vol 18 1:10:12

2y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Hello team! Welcome to Scream Something Vol. 18 for our Aster filled discussion about Season 4 Episodes 19-20. These are really great episodes of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: Don't. Trust. Metron! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:03 Mission Briefing – 1:46 Feeling the Aster - 8:5…

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Scream Something : Vol 17 1:14:22

2y ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Hello team! Welcome to Scream Something Vol. 17 for our Aster filled discussion about Season 4 Episodes 17-18. These are really great episodes of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: There's Kaldur's beard! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:12 Mission Briefing – 1:40 Feeling the Aster - 8…

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Scream Something : Vol 16 1:04:23

2y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Hello team! Welcome to Scream Something Vol. 16 for our Aster filled discussion about Season 4 Episodes 14-16. These are really great episodes of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: Where's Kaldur's beard!? The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:20 Mission Briefing – 1:56 Feeling the Aster - …

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Episode 089 - The Slap Heard 'Round DC 24:03

2y ago24:03

24:03

We said we were protecting Black women, right?

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Intel Update 21 6:06

2y ago6:06

6:06

Hello Team and welcome to Intel Update 21! We hace a release date and we are so so close to it! Can't wait to start our Scream Something episodes once again. Thanks to everyone for spending time with us. If you’d like to join us in discussing this incredible series, you can find us on Twitter @theYJfiles, on Facebook @crashingthemode, on Tumblr at …

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Declaration of Black Independence 40:03

2y ago40:03

40:03

Ken Makin revisits the Black National Political Convention of 1972 and speaks about the urgent need for a Black Agenda in 2022.By Makin' A Difference

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Episode 088 - Can You Just Be Whelmed? 21:37

2y ago21:37

21:37

I know you can be overwhelmed and underwhelmed. But can you just be whelmed? Here's the IG post I was referencing: https://bit.ly/35VBUCc

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Discussion : Vinton Heuck 31:06

2y ago31:06

31:06

Today in the Watchtower we welcome Vinton Heuck. Vinton has worked in the art departments for dozens of cartoons since the 1990s, acting as a storyboard artist on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Batman, and Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, among others, as well as animated films like Batman: The Longest Halloween Part One, Justice League: The …

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We Were Already At War 39:54

2y ago39:54

39:54

On this episode, Ken responds to the saturated media response regarding Ukraine and Russia, and notes America's shameful practices both at home and abroad. Also, yes, that is a picture of yellow cake. Don't drop that s---.By Makin' A Difference

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Manifesting Reparations (feat. Sandy Darity and Kirsten Mullen) 1:02:26

2y ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Dr. Sandy Darity and A. Kirsten Mullen graciously made a second appearance on our podcast. Originally recorded in July 2021, this conversation could have easily been recorded yesterday in light of the continuing need for reparations for Black people.By Makin' A Difference

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Episode 087 - Not During Black History Month 27:00

2y ago27:00

27:00

N.E. Heartbreak, Uncle Charlie and the African-American urge to say "they be alright"...

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Intel Update 20 44:40

2y ago44:40

44:40

Hello Team and welcome to Intel Update 20! With the trailer for Season 4 Part 2 coming out we talk about what we see, what we know, what we don't and talk about the first half and how we like it! Thanks to everyone for spending time with us. If you’d like to join us in discussing this incredible series, you can find us on Twitter @theYJfiles, on Fa…

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Episode 086 - Word(le)s Mean Things 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

I'm Black 365, so keep that performative allyship away from me. …oh, and why didn't anyone warn me about how addictive Wordle is?

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Elseworlds : Wonder Woman: Bloodlines 1:01:20

2y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Hello team! Welcome to Elseworlds and our discussion of Wonder Woman: Bloodlines. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer’s note: We all could use a Purple Healing Ray! The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 2:55 Mission Briefing – 5:27 Feeling the Aster – 24:11 Future Pas…

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Episode 085 - Tomorrow isn't promised, cuss them out today! 21:15

2+ y ago21:15

21:15

Dealing with the adjustments of life, one day at a time.

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Bloopers : Vol 5 27:17

2+ y ago27:17

27:17

Hello Team, Producer Neal here. With the first half of Season 4 done it was time for a Blooper Reel! Prepare yourself for about an hour worth of bloopers! And as always, Stay Whelmed!

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