Ep 177: Let Us Go
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) settle into "secondary award season," moving past the British Academy Awards to discuss the broader landscape of the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Golden Globes. They start with a deep-dive review of a haunting new series on Apple TV, The Joining, breaking down the excruciating details of the "assimilation process" and the emotional weight of a grieving wife left behind in a collective that cannot lie. Comparing the storytelling to masters like Martin Scorsese and Vince Gilligan, the hosts explore how the show uses a separate country’s perspective to set up its unique entrance into the sci-fi canon. The banter pivots to the world of comedy and reality TV, ranging from the workplace brilliance of Abbott Elementary and The Office to the "Jersey Shore" vs. "Love Island" energy of global pop culture. They riff on the longevity of icons like Snoop Dogg and the legacy of Nora Ephron, while also taking a sharp look at the political landscape with mentions of Christy Noem and the "British style" of Gogglebox. If you’re looking for a The Joining series breakdown on Apple TV, 2026 Oscar and Emmy predictions, Abbott Elementary and One Piece rants, and a blerd-perspective on the "assimilated" vibes of modern life and Love Island, this one is a "joining" you don't want to miss.
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