Ep 175: Fame Monger
from Black and Snerdy Podcast Hosted by Ode and Mo "Kid" Licorish
On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) celebrate a "Snerdy Valentine’s" with a deep look at romance, cinema, and the bizarre nature of internet trends. They start by revisiting a classic Black romance movie, Brown Sugar, breaking down the impact of Queen Latifah and the New York vibe of the film, while also reflecting on how early access to HBO's Real Sex shaped their generation's understanding of "the graduate" life. The banter gets hilariously specific as they discuss everything from Ode's senior trip to Amish country in Pennsylvania to why certain "African-born" adult content features the ashier side of life—ashy hands, crusty lips, and all. The conversation takes a sharp turn into celebrity culture and comedy as they debate the "funny people" of the world, from Adam Sandler and Judd Apatow to Tyler Perry’s massive footprint in North Carolina. They riff on the "fame monger" energy of the Island Boys and the bizarre allure of Love Island, while threading in takes on Cillian Murphy, Brian Cox, and the "Infinity War" of social media apps like Black Planet and Yahoo. If you’re looking for a Brown Sugar movie retrospective, Adam Sandler and Tyler Perry comedy rants, Island Boys and internet-fame critiques, and a snerd-perspective on Valentine’s Day and Amish country trips, this episode is a classic.
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