Best Davy Chinn Podcasts (2024)

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An Episode of Black People Love Paramore (ft. jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson) 1:04:07

5M ago1:04:07

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In this episode, Black People Love Paramore host, Sequoia Holmes, chats with author and authoress jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson about language, and why Black people love phrases, idioms and colloquialisms. If you've enjoyed the show, Subscribe to Black People Love Paramore Now! Plugs Historically Black Phrases Live! NAACP Image Awards…

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Season Two Recap 14:46

5M ago14:46

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Joe and Mark reflect on the Re-Creative journey so far, after two complete seasons, and over forty episodes. For more information, check out the show notes for this episode. Re-Creative is produced by Donovan Street Press Inc. in association with MonkeyJoy Press. Contact us at joemahoney@donovanstreetpress.com…

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Robert J. Sawyer: Planet of the Apes (and much, much more!) 1:15:55

5M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

"If you could write – and consume – only one of these genres of science fiction, what would you pick? Space opera. Post-Apocalyptic. Or Cyberpunk?" This is the diabolical question that Mark poses to Joe and their guest, renowned Canadian science fiction writer, Robert J. Sawyer. Everyone has an answer and it connects with the piece of art that Rob …

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Mark Leiren-Young on Spiderman (and much, much more!) 54:42

5M ago54:42

54:42

Joe and Mark are joined by a veritable Swiss Army Knife of writers, Mark Leiren-Young. Mark has written in multiple genres and formats, including television, animation, journalism, comedy, theater, and film. And he loves him some Spider-Man. Oh, and Kurt Vonnegut too, so you know that Mark LY gets along with both the lads like a house on fire! They…

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Historically Black Phrases LIVE! 1:30

6M ago1:30

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A word from our beloved hosts, Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill about the upcoming Tour for their new book, Historically Black Phrases. Live Tour - https://www.historicallyblackphrases.com/liveBy Maximum Fun

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Noah Chinn and Babylon 5 51:55

5M ago51:55

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The lads are joined by Noah Chinn, a Canadian writer of SFF, contemporary fiction and retro mysteries. (The latter two under the pen-name Noah J.D. Chinn.) Mark kicks off the podcast by asking Joe and Noah if there was anything weird happening to their hair in the 90s, which is also when the groundbreaking science fiction series, Babylon 5 ran. Noa…

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D.G. Valdron: Doctor Who Fandom 49:58

6M ago49:58

49:58

Joe and Mark are joined this week by D.G. Valdron, a Canadian writer of science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction. The topic of this week's discussion is Doctor Who, in particular the expansive, creative and fascinating world of fan-produced films, plays and fiction that honor the Doctor. D.G. talks about this fandom with great affection and knowled…

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Steve Rosen: Edward Van Halen and Hear About it Later 45:32

6M ago45:32

45:32

Rock journalist and biographer Steve Rosen joins the lads to talk about guitar legend Edward (Eddie) Van Halen. Steve began his career in 1972 and has interviewed hundreds of recording artists over the years, including some of his favorites: Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Paul Kossoff, Peter Frampton, Steve Winwood, Brian Wilson, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon…

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FANTI : FANTI 59:11

6M ago59:11

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This week, for the final episode, jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson give FANTI the FANTI treatment. They recollect memories of the start of the show, the production process behind every episode, and what their hopes are for the future. Then later, they hear messages from listeners about what the show, and its hosts, meant to them. Tune in for this…

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Mark Kearney on Film Pioneer Al Christie 52:39

6M ago52:39

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Joe and Mark are joined by London, Ontario author and journalist, Mark Kearney, to talk about an early pioneer of Hollywood, Al Christie. Christie went to Hollywood in 1911, when it was just a village, some fruit trees and farms. “There had been a few directors shooting in and around Los Angeles, but Christie was the first to film in Hollywood,” Ma…

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What Was Said (ft. Laura Swisher & Palmira Muniz) 1:06:59

6M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

This week jarrett and Tre’vell host the show’s very last What Was Said, with letters and voice messages from you, the listeners! The hosts react to messages from day-one listeners who have gained confidence, a new perspective, and even found love because of the show. Then later, we hear from the ones who make it all happen: Senior Producer LAURA SW…

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Jeff Preston and the movie Christmas Evil 42:16

6M ago42:16

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Deck the halls with boughs of … horror! Joe and Mark are joined by Jeff Preston, PhD, an associate professor of disability studies at King’s University College. In addition to being a professor, Jeff is a webcomic creator, activist and co-host of the podcast Invalid Culture. “The real story of disability is being able to bend the world around you t…

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Taking Critique (ft. Lena Waithe) 56:47

7M ago56:47

56:47

This week, jarrett and Tre’vell welcome the very last guest of FANTI: award - winning multi hyphenate, Lena Waithe. They discuss her career, taking public critique, and how audiences’ response to media changes over time. And later, some news on Historically Black Phrases. Mentioned In This Episode Historically Black Phrases DIS/Honorable Mentions j…

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Tanya Davis and Dirty Dancing 44:26

7M ago44:26

44:26

The Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Tanya Davis, joins the lads to talk about the 1987 musical romance, Dirty Dancing. Tanya is a poet, musician, and performance poet: “My work is very much words based and writing based,” she says. In addition to her performance work and promotion of poetry generally, Tanya takes commissions and writes…

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A World Without Prisons (ft. Charles H.F Davis III & Shar Jossell) 1:12:09

7M ago1:12:09

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This week jarrett and Tre’vell bring back FANTI veteran, Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III to discuss prison abolition, the beginnings of its movement and specifically how it differs from the idea of prison reform. They also discuss how proactivity in the prevention of crime is more beneficial than punishment after the fact. And later, our hosts get a vis…

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Timothy S. Johnston on John Carpenter's film The Thing 44:45

7M ago44:45

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Joe and Mark are joined by Canadian writer of futuristic and contemporary mystery/thrillers, Timothy S. Johnston. They discuss the classic 1982 science fiction horror movie, The Thing. Directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, watching The Thing was a pivotal moment in Timonthy's life. "It was a watershed moment for me!" He'd already re…

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I’m HIV+, Too (ft. Daric L. Cottingham & Dr. Leo Moore) 1:00:02

7M ago1:00:02

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This week, Tre’vell and jarrett highlight World AIDS Day with award-winning Journalist, Daric L. Cottingham and HIV physician, Dr. Leo Moore. They discuss the complexity of living with HIV, their own personal connections to HIV/AIDS, and ending the stigma around testing, prevention, and care. Mentioned In This Episode Queen Cougar, "Unsung Heroes: …

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Teresa Alfeld and Doug and the Slugs and Me 48:47

7M ago48:47

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Mark and Joe are joined by documentary film maker Teresa Alfeld. She's made two films, The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical and Doug and the Slugs and Me. Both of the co-hosts listened to (and loved) Doug and the Slugs when the Canadian band was popular. Teresa's best friend growing up was Shea Bennett, the daughter of Doug Bennett, who was the fro…

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It’s Giving, Friends (ft. Mychael Chinn) 43:29

7M ago43:29

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Happy Thanksgiving from FANTI! This week hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill welcome a long time friend of the show, film executive Mychael Chinn!. They catch up with Mychael and talk about family tradition, give our hot takes on what the most underrated dish on the Thanksgiving table is, and play a very special game of FANTI flashback trivia.…

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Terry Fallis: Paris in the 20s 56:37

7M ago56:37

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Joe and Mark are joined by beloved and bestselling Canadian author, Terry Fallis. Terry's fiction has won the Leacock Medal for Humour twice, and his debut novel, Best Laid Plans, won Canada Reads in 2011. The annual CBC competition had a huge impact on his sales figures for that novel: more than 150,000 copies of the book to date. "Canada Reads ma…

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Multi-hyphenate-ing: Jackée Of All Trades (ft. Nina Parker) 52:16

8M ago52:16

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This week, jarrett and Tre’vell discuss the pros and cons of having a multi-faceted multi-hyphen career with the help of television journalist and fashion designer, Nina Parker. We get into Nina’s career, overcoming failure, and how she juggles multiple passions all at once. But first, our hosts discuss Keke Palmer’s legal battle with her son’s fat…

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Saul Rubinek 51:33

8M ago51:33

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Mark and Joe are joined by the Canadian actor, director, producer and playwright, Saul Rubinek. They have a wide-ranging and educational conversation that they launch with the question: "Who was your favorite playwright." Saul answers Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, whom he believes (along with many others) wrote all of Shakespeare's plays…

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Get Somebody Else To Do It 52:18

8M ago52:18

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This week, Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill get into the complex & complicado of navigating unprecedented times. Between homophobic politicians, Trump, and global warfare, how do we find the strength to keep on fighting the good fight? But first, our hosts discuss Tiffany “New York '' Pollard's read of the century on House of Villains. Share your…

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David Brin on Artificial Intelligence 1:08:21

8M ago1:08:21

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Mark and Joe are joined by Hugo and Nebula Award winning science fiction author David Brin for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion about the poem, his writing and his work with NASA. They also discuss how to think about the creation of sapient beings that are not human. David explains why he prefers the term sapience to sentience, and why he …

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Hear Me Out: The Kardashians (ft. Amber Abundance & Archie Jay) 1:03:17

8M ago1:03:17

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Did you think we’d wrap up the show without giving The Kardashians the FANTI treatment? This week, jarrett & Tre’vell enlist the help of guests Amber Abundance and Archie Jay (Archie: The Podcast) to get into the impact that the family empire has had on the culture–beauty and femininity, media, and especially, the Black community. But first, a Pass…

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Karina Bates on Pottery and the Eye of Horus 45:02

8M ago45:02

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Joe and Mark are joined by Karina Bates, a potter from Omemee, Ontario. Karina takes the lads through a quick tour of what it’s like the throw pots and other ceramics on the wheel. Her work tends to be functional and purposeful. “It’s a nice feeling to have people hold up a cup you’ve made and say they enjoy having their coffee in it,” says Karina.…

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Halloween: "Gay Christmas?" (ft. Ryan Mitchell and Jarrett Lucas) 1:06:08

8M ago1:06:08

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On this week’s episode, hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson highlight Halloween with special guests and FANTI vets, Executive Director of The Stonewall Community Foundation, Jarrett Lucas and cultural commentator, Ryan Mitchell. They discuss their experiences with Halloween through a religious lens, how the holiday is inherently queer, and inc…

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Robert Charles Wilson on H.G. Wells The Time Machine 44:16

8M ago44:16

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Mark and Joe jump around in time with Nebula and Hugo-Award winning author Robert Charles Wilson. Written in the late 1800s, The Time Machine is one of the first books of science fiction that Robert Charles Wilson discovered. "It was obviously the work of someone who was intellectually engaged with the big discoveries of the late 19th century," say…

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The Vulnerabilities of Visibility (ft. Dr. Dyette) 59:11

9M ago59:11

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This week jarrett and Tre'vell welcome psychologist Dr. Dyette to the show to get into some of the downsides of representation. They discuss the impact it has on marginalized communities, the roles Black actors are offered, and how jokes online can lead to death threats. But first, A Pass The Popcorn segment on Will and Jada, followed by a very imp…

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Visual Artist Gerard Pas on the Work of Greg Curnoe 45:04

8M ago45:04

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Joe and Mark are joined by visual artist Gerard Pas to discuss the work of Greg Curnoe. Gerard was born in The Netherlands and immigrated to Canada with his parents when he was a boy. When he was a teen, he moved back to Holland, where he steeped himself in the Dutch masters and launched his career in art. Greg Curnoe was a huge influence on Gerard…

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WSEO - Let's Hear It For The Boys (ft. Brian Michael Smith) 49:37

9M ago49:37

49:37

This week, FANTI brings you another special installment of We See Each Other: The Podcast. We’ll be back next week to give you the usual good good! On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with actor, Brian Michael Smith.The star shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But firs…

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Penn Kemp on Poets in Collaboration 47:26

9M ago47:26

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Mark and Joe talk to poet Penn Kemp about fellow poets Harold Rhenish, Sharon Thesen, and others, and how they work in collaboration. They start with Penn’s roots in visual arts – her father was the well-regarded London painter Jim Kemp – and how it became poetry, not painting, that sparked her muse. Penn, Joe and Mark then get into a fascinating d…

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Crashing Hip Hop’s 50th Birthday Party (ft Sesali Bowen & "Prince" Pierre Phipps) 1:06:00

9M ago1:06:00

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On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th! Special guests, Purse First Podcast hosts Sesali Bowen & "Prince" Pierre Phipps, discuss the very moment they both fell in love with the genre, the journey of the queer rap world, and what is missing from the hip hop culture conversation. DIS/Honorable Mentio…

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Benoit Chartier on the Anime Film Akira 38:44

9M ago38:44

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On today's episode Joe and Mark talk to author Benoit Chartier about the anime film Akira. They begin with one of Mark's questions: what piece of technology frightens you? Benoit admits he isn't frightened by it, but he's annoyed by ChatGPT and other AI techs, because it may flood the market with crap books. After which they discuss one of Benoit's…

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Ursher, Baby! 56:36

9M ago56:36

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On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss their mixed feelings about Usher performing at this year’s Super Bowl. The timing might be perfect but is it pandering to Black audiences considering what the community has gone through over the last few years? But first, a pass the popcorn segment on Tyler Perry’s relationshi…

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