As if we were going to miss this one! Join Carla and Gregg as they recap Gregg's SURPRISE 40th birthday party, his experience seeing Hamilton live, and who won/lost at the Oscars. And of course, the one thing everyone has been talking about: the Fresh Prince givin' it to Pookie. Whatcha Streaming: Summer of Soul (Hulu) Married at First Sight (Lifetime) The "Power-verse" (Starz) Walking Dead (AMC) Snowfall (FX) The Dropout (Hulu) Worst Roommate Ever (Netflix) Theme Music composed and performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg as they get random this week: Florida Winter vs California Winter (versus real winter), Super Bowl LVI preview, Cleveland sports curses, the Janet Jackson documentary and the Joe Rogan vs. Spotify. Whatcha Streaming: Yellowjackets (Showtime) Ozark Season 4 (Netflix) Pam & Tommy (Hulu) And Just Like That (HBO Max)
It's 2022!! Carla and Gregg are back to catch y'all up on the past few months, offer some RIPs to legends we've lost, discuss the LAMEST reason for getting fired, and react to preachers using saliva to "make a point". Also...was the Abuela in Encanto participating in the dark arts? Mentioned in today's show: Mike Todd being Nasty Whatcha Streamin: The Eyes of Tammy Faye (HBO Max) Yellowjackets (Showtime) Station 11 (HBO Max) Succession (HBO Max) Encanto (Disney+) Archive 81 (Netflix) Stay Close (Netflix) Abbott Elementary (Hulu)
Happy 2022!! In anticipation of the return of Relative Distance, take a few minutes to enjoy some of our (and YOUR!) favorite moments from the podcast thus far. Enjoy!
We're BAAAAACKKK!! After a two month hiatus, Carla and Gregg are back to catch y'all up on their summer shenanigans. They also discuss a little track and field, Andre 3000, pay their respects to actor Michael K. Williams and discuss where they were on 9/11. (We promise, the whole episode isn't a drag). Whatcha Streaming: The White Lotus (HBO Max) Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu) Kid 90 (Hulu) Too Hot to Handle (Netflix) The Circle (Netflix) Links: Andre 3000's verse on "Life of The Party"
Join Carla and Gregg as they discuss the recent controversy over "In The Heights", offering their perspective as Afro-Latinos. They also discuss Juneteenth being declared a federal holiday, Carla finally watching ALL of the "Fast and Furious" films, and negroes representing themselves in Florida courtrooms. Check it out! Whatcha Streaming: Fast and Furious Franchise (Wherever you can find it) In The Heights (HBO Max) The Chi (SHO) The Sopranos (HBO Max) This Week in "Movies Carla Hasn't Seen": Half Baked Goodfellas Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
This week, Carla and Gregg discuss the impact of living far away from immediate family, and reflect on times when that wasn't always the case. Gregg also shares his recent travel adventures (including close encounters with active shooters), yet another movie Carla hasn't seen, pay respects to their recently deceased loved one, and discuss the return of movie theaters "post-COVID". Check it out! Whatcha Streaming: High on the Hog (Netflix) The Sopranos (HBO Max) The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu) My Dad Wrote a Porno (podcast) Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
It's Mental Health Awareness Month y'all! Carla and Gregg discuss their experiences with self-care, therapy and mental health. They also offer some RIPs to some legends we've lost, discuss the SWV vs Xscape Verzuz, define what it means to be a "geriatric millennial" and discuss if Michael B. Jordan is a good actor. Check it out! Whatcha Streaming: Without Remorse (Amazon Prime) I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (Amazon Prime) The Sopranos (HBO Max) Invincible (Amazon Prime) Pose (FX) The Terrell Show (YouTube) Mental Health Resources: Find a Therapist Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Talkspace (online therapy) Better Help (online therapy) National Alliance on Mental Illness Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg as they discuss Carla's first viewing of The Godfather Trilogy (which just happened). They also discuss kids destroying nice things, recap the Academy Awards and films that have been awarded "Best Picture", and the nuances of social media. We also receive a very important update about Lady Gaga's dognapping case (from episode 16). Get into it! Whatcha Streaming: The Godfather I, II and Coda (on Showtime Anytime until 4/30) The Circle (Netflix) The Sopranos (HBO Max) Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg as they debate "The Wire" vs "Snowfall" (vs. "Breaking Bad"), pay their respects to Shock G of Digital Underground, discuss Jamie Foxx returning to sitcoms, Method Man Verzuz Redman, Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict, and in a completely unrelated topic: bootycheeks. And Carla still hasn't seen "The Godfather". Whatcha Streaming: The Circle (Netflix) The Serpent (Netflix) Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg as they remember the legacy of Earl Simmons a/k/a DMX, who passed away on April 9, 2021. They also recap the EWF/Isley Brothers Verzuz, discuss Khloe Kardashian vs the Internet/herself, Outkast vs The Beatles, and KD vs Michael Rappaport. Whatcha Streaming: Exterminate the Brutes (HBO Max) Godzilla vs Kong (HBO Max) Warrior (HBO Max) Mindhunters (Netflix) Mentioned in Today's Episode: DMX discusses how he was introduced to crack EWF Verzuz The Isley Brothers Affion Crockett/Spice Adams/Godfrey parody Fun Times: DMX Verzuz Snoop Dogg Theme Song Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg as they discuss whether a college degree is actually a necessity. They also touch on whether Carla ruined Hamilton for Gregg, Lil Nas X's decision to give Satan a lap dance and promote his shoes, Michigan's fate in the NCAA Men's Tournament (and why the women STILL can't get any love) and how the Cleveland Indians could be even MORE racist. Whatcha Streaming: Godzilla vs Kong (HBO Max) Bad Trip (Netflix) Warrior (HBO Max) Solar Opposites (Hulu) Mentioned in today's episode: Narrative Shifts: From Engineering to Film Animation Theme Music composed and performed by Gregg Butler
Happy Birthday G.Dot! Join Carla and Gregg as they welcome Sheyonna Watson back to the podcast to discuss the Derrick Jaxn debacle (and his missing vowels and consonants), the hair bonnet discussed around Black Twitter, and how single Black women have been a target demographic for relationship gurus. They also briefly discuss March Madness, Issa Rae securing the bag, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shrimp Tails (and the Elite 8 of cereals), and revisit Kirk Franklin vs his son. Whatcha Streaming: Tik Tok (App Store and Google Play) Wandavision (Disney+) The One (Netflix) Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg as they discuss Kirk Franklin vs his son, March Madness, the Grammys, their thoughts on Coming 2 America, DC vs Marvel, why boys from high school were (allegedly) participating in "circle jerks", and Carla learns about certain kinks, live on the air. This episode is quite a journey; join us! Whatcha Streaming: Snowfall (FX) Justice League (Zach Snyder's Cut) Boss Level (Hulu) Game Night Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg as they recap the Golden Globes and D'Angelo VERZUZ us (his friends), discuss the upcoming "Coming 2 America" sequel and hypothesize what sequels to some of their favorite childhood movies would've been like. Whatcha Streaming: Behind Her Eyes [SPOILER ALERT: 1:16-1:27] (Netflix) I Care A Lot [SPOILER ALERT!! 1:27-1:32] (Netflix) Framing Britney Spears (Hulu) Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (Netflix) Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Jason Sudeikis's Golden Globe's Acceptance Speech D'Angelo's Verzuz
Join Carla and Gregg as they round out Black History Month by discussing what they LOVE about being Black. They also discuss Kim and Kanye calling it quits, Tiger Wood's recent accident, the end of Daft Punk, Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak's new album, and Lady Gaga's dogs getting snatched up on the mean streets of West Hollywood. Whatcha Streaming: Search Party (HBO Max) Behind Her Eyes (Netflix) I Care A Lot (Netflix) Snowfall (FX) Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg as they continue their Black History Month series by discussing their uniquely different relationships with Black music over the years, including how Carla lost touch with popular music for 5 years and Gregg identification of acts that aren't typically considered as "Black Music". They also recap Valentine's Day, send some love to the Texas peeps, send some RIPs, and predict who will appear during D'Angelo's Verzuz on February 27th. Whatcha Streaming: Peggy Sue Got Married (Amazon) Judas and the Black Messiah (HBO Max) The Black Church (PBS) Discussed during today's episode: Redemption Song (Dave Chappelle) Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
In honor of Black History Month, join Carla and Gregg as they discuss "Black Trauma" films that they'll never watch again. It's a public service to you all, really. They also discuss Super Bowl LV, Drunk Tom Brady, Gorilla Glue Girl, Cancel Culture, and the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees. Get into it! Whatcha Streaming This Week: Peggy Sue Got Married (Amazon Prime) Malcolm & Marie (Netflix) Better Call Saul (Netflix) Links To Stories Mentioned in Today's Episode: The Saga of Gorilla Glue Girl Drunk Tom Brady 2021 Rock Hall Nominees Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler
We're baaaaack! Join Carla and Gregg after their brief hiatus as they catch up on the latest: Trey Songz and his indecent exposure, the upcoming Super Bowl, and their favorite Super Bowl halftime shows. They also dig deep into a rivalry that has existed between them their entire lives: Prince vs. Michael Jackson. Get into it! Whatcha Streaming: Devil Next Door (Netflix) Night Stalker (Netflix) Better Call Saul (Netflix) Links mentioned in today's episode: James Brown, Prince and MJ The Original Recording of Purple Rain Michael performs "You Can't Win" (The Wiz) Theme Music composed and performed by Gregg Butler
Join Carla and Gregg this week as they continue to get to know one another better through a game of "2 Truths and a Lie" (or is it "2 Lies and a Truth"?). They also chat Impeachment, football (Browns v Steelers, Ohio State v Alabama), how Carla is doing after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and their final thoughts about "A Teacher" on FX (Spoiler Alert!). Theme Music Composed and Performed by Gregg Butler