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Common Knowledge with Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson
by Marcus Johnson
News, Music and Pop culture from a dumb actor, beat making rapper.
Episodes
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Off Mic w/Volunteerily Liberal - US Politics Exposed: Truth About Candidates & Culture Wars
US Politics Exposed: Truth About Candidates & Culture Wars
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Common Knowledge Podcast_ Politics, Data, and AI.
This week on The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson welcomes L. Maxwell for a conversation about politics, power, and technology. We discuss President Trump, JD Vance, Senators Eric Schmitt and John Kennedy, and the U.S. House and Senate. Plus, we explore data centers and artificial...
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Why Tennessee Needs Jerri Green: The Governor’s Race with Volunteerily Liberal
Tennessee’s next governor will shape the future of our public schools, healthcare, economy, and working families. In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Volunteerily Liberal to break down Tennessee politics, the upcoming governor’s race, and why…
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**Fandom Under Fire: Comics, Movies & the Culture War | Blue Ninja**
Fandom Under Fire: Comics, Movies & the Culture War | Blue Ninja Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Japan-based musician, actor, and content creator Blue Ninja for a wide-ranging conversation about comics, television, movies, and modern fandom. They explore how culture-war debates are shaping...
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Maurice Shelton vs. Japan: Fighting Racial Profiling and Taking on the System
Former professional fighter and civil-rights advocate Maurice Shelton joins Marcus L-Spade Johnson to discuss a different kind of fight: his landmark legal battle against racial profiling in Japan. After reportedly being stopped by police around 17 times despite being a permanent resident with a...
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Off Mic with India Dean
India and Marcus share the after Podcast chat.
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Culture Wars, Male Fragility & America’s Real Problems | India Dean
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L. Spade Johnson sits down with India Dean for a wide-ranging conversation about culture wars, male fragility, mental health, Tennessee politics, and America’s neglected infrastructure. Why do political distractions receive more attention…
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Dr. Lauren Pinkston: Is Tennessee ready for an Independent?
What Can We Eat, Who Can We Trust—and Why Are We in the Dark? This week on The Common Knowledge Podcast, we tackle three stories that raise one big question: Why can’t America focus on anything important? First, the Tennessee Governor’s Deep Dive continues with independent gubernatorial candidate...
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Jerri Green: Does She Have a Real Plan for Tennessee? | Governor Review Ep. 3
In Episode 3 of our Tennessee governor candidate review, Marcus L-Spade Johnson examines Jerri Green’s background, visibility, platform, and proposed Day One agenda. Green offers specific funding figures for housing assistance, childcare, and medical-debt relief—but are her TANF proposals...
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Is This How You’re Going to Protect Women? Royce White’s WNBA Stunt
Title: Is This How You’re Going to Protect Women? Royce White’s WNBA Stunt Description: Royce White says he identifies as a woman “for the purpose of basketball” and plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft. But is this a serious argument about fairness—or a Republican Senate candidate using…
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Marsha Blackburn: Trump, Tennessee & The Passing of the Guard
On this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson takes a deep dive into Marsha Blackburn—her record, platform, alignment with Donald Trump, and campaign for Tennessee governor. We examine her positions on the economy, immigration, education, public safety and the war with...
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Decision 2026 & The Tuskegee Debate
This week on The Common Knowledge Podcast, we're tackling two conversations that are shaping communities in very different ways—but both raise the same question: What kind of leadership are we choosing? Section One: Decision 2026 – The Tennessee Governor Series The series begins with Republican...
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LeBron, Politics & Memphis: Is There a Double Standard?
🎙️ The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson Guest: Bigg (BTSE 365 Podcast) This week we're diving into one of the biggest conversations in sports and politics. After President Donald Trump called LeBron James a "racist" during a White House press conference, we ask a simple...
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America at a Crossroads: Gerontocracy, Socialism & the AI Revolution
Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with guest L. Maxwell for a wide-ranging conversation about America’s aging political leadership, the rise of Zohran Mamdani and the debate over democratic socialism, and the future of artificial intelligence through the eyes of a former Intel employee. Are...
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The Ran-Dumb Show 🇺🇸 America 250 Special | Top 5 Worst U.S. Presidents
As America marks its 250th anniversary, The Ran-Dumb Show tackles one of the most controversial questions in American history: Who were the five worst Presidents of the United States? Hosts Alex Hunter and Marcus Johnson rank the presidents they believe did the most lasting damage to the country,...
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The Ran-Dumb Show 🇺🇸 America 250 Special | Top 5 Best U.S. Presidents
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Ran-Dumb Show takes on one of the biggest debates in American history: Who were the five greatest Presidents of the United States? Hosts Alex Hunter and Marcus Johnson rank the Top 5 U.S. Presidents based on leadership, constitutional impact…
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Ran-Dumb Show - What's Your Price?
Today Alex and Marcus talk about the new Diddy Video leaks and what it says about America. #onlyfans #diddy
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Ran-Dumb Tech Talk #1 | What Is AI... and Why Is EVERYTHING a Subscription? | ft. Alex Hunter & Marcus Johnson
Welcome to the very first episode of Ran-Dumb Tech Talk, where Marcus Johnson and Alex Hunter break down technology in plain English—no buzzwords, no corporate hype, just real conversation. This episode tackles two of the biggest questions in modern tech: 🤖 What exactly is Artificial…
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Men's Mental Health: Breaking the Silence | Johnny Moore III on Faith, Healing & Brotherhood
Why do so many men suffer in silence? In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Johnny Moore III, author of Anchor, for an honest conversation about men's mental health, emotional resilience, faith, purpose, and what it truly means to heal. Together,...
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Back to Reality: Failed Leadership, Father Time & The Modern Dating Crisis
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson takes a hard look at three conversations that are shaping America right now. First, we discuss the growing perception that Donald Trump is not good at the job of governing. Beyond slogans and campaign rallies, are Americans...
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If You Don’t Celebrate Juneteenth, You Don’t Believe in America | The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus “L-Spade” Johnson
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus “L-Spade” Johnson breaks down why Juneteenth is not just a Black holiday, but an American one. He argues that if you claim to believe in freedom, equality, and the founding ideals of this country, then you should celebrate the day America...
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Too Big to Fail, Too Small to Matter w/ L. Maxwell
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson dives into one of the most uncomfortable conversations in modern politics: why does it feel like ordinary people are getting squeezed from every direction? From capitalism and socialism to corporate bailouts, tax subsidies…
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The Book of James - Hot Rod Interview
Full Interview with Memphis Producing legend Hot Rod!
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THE BLACK TRAUMA HUSTLE
THE BLACK TRAUMA HUSTLE In this powerful episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L. Spade Johnson dives deep into “The Black Trauma Hustle” — exposing how pain, struggle, and generational trauma in the Black community have been turned into profit by a self-help industry that often lacks...
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Stop Policing Black Love
In this segment of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson tackles one of the most divisive conversations in the Black community: interracial dating, division between Black men and Black women, and the bigger systems that benefit from keeping people fighting each other. This isn’t...
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Where I think Willie D got it wrong
I look at Willie D's recent comments about Black Tesla Owners
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The Ran-Dumb Show with Marcus L-Spade Johnson & Alex “Lexcaliber” Hunter
Unfiltered, unapologetic, and just smart enough to get dangerous. Marcus L-Spade Johnson and Alex “Lexcaliber” Hunter break down culture, politics, music, and everyday nonsense with sharp humor, real talk, and zero patience for BS. One minute it’s laughs, the next it’s truth bombs—either way,...
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Ran-Dumb Show - The Case of Dayton Webber
Today Lex and Spade talk about Dayton Webber, 27, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a man in Maryland.
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4D Chess or Checkmate? How Trump Is Making America Broke
s this strategy… or is everyone else paying the price? In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast: Unfiltered, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down the idea of “4D chess” in modern politics and asks a simple question: if the moves are so smart, why are everyday Americans feeling more broke…
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Indie vs Hollywood: Do Awards Even Matter? ft. Michael Henderson
Hollywood glitz vs independent grit — which one really matters? This episode, we sit down with Michael Henderson to break down the real game behind filmmaking. We get into: The truth about independent vs Hollywood film Do the Oscars actually mean anything anymore? How the BAFTAs compare and…
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Off Mic - With Daniel Brandon
The off mic conversation with the guys.
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Unsubstantiated Doesn’t Mean False
In this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, we tackle one of the most misunderstood ideas in modern politics: the difference between false claims and unsubstantiated claims. Too often today, the moment something is labeled a “conspiracy theory,” the conversation ends. But history shows us that many...
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John Is Not Mad — Why Are You? | BAFTA N-Word Incident Breakdown, Wonder Man and Stranger Things (w/ Daniel Brandon)
This week on the Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, guest Daniel Brandon joins the conversation to unpack the BAFTA controversy, accountability, public reactions, and the larger discussion around intent vs impact. We break down: • What actually happened at BAFTA • The response...
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What Does Accountability Look Like? | The BAFTA Moment, Public Apologies & Real Accountability
When a controversial moment goes live on a tape-delayed broadcast, who’s really accountable — the person, the organization, or both? In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, we break down the BAFTA incident involving Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, and John...
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THE 15-QUESTION CHALLENGE feat. Josh
In this episode of the Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson is joined by his little brother Josh for **The 15-Question Challenge**. Each of us created 15 questions — no previews, no preparation. We pick random numbers and answer whatever comes next. Some questions are funny. Some are...
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The Annual Ran-Dumb Super Bowl Review
n this special Ran-Dumb Show Super Bowl EP, hosts Alexander Hunter and Marcus L-Spade Johnson smash through the hype and narratives just like our cover art — going deep on Super Bowl LX from both the game and halftime show. We break down: 🏈 How the Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England...
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Off the Mic: Halftime Wars — The Unfiltered Cut
A behind-the-scenes, off-camera conversation with my guest James Payne (Lethal). No performance, no polish—just raw talk about culture, identity, propaganda, and why the Bad Bunny vs. Turning Point halftime debate hit a nerve. This is where we say the parts that didn’t make the main episode.
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Halftime Wars: Culture, Propaganda, and Who Gets to Be “American” With guest James Payne Lethal
A sharp breakdown of the Turning Point USA “halftime show” versus the Super Bowl performance by Bad Bunny. We unpack how culture gets mislabeled as politics, how propaganda actually works, and why speaking Spanish on an American stage shouldn’t be controversial in the first place. Music was good…
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Benito Bowl: Culture Clash at the Halftime Show
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, we break down three stories colliding at the crossroads of culture, politics, and race. First, we unpack the racist social media post Donald Trump shared depicting Barack and Michelle Obama, why the White House tried to...
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Still Supporting Him?
This episode is not about party loyalty. It’s about accountability. In this special episode, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down why continued support for Donald Trump—after the Epstein file releases, legal defenses, and years of deflection—demands silence, not spin. If protecting women, children,...
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Your Lying Eyes — What the Alex Pretti Shooting Means for America
In this episode of The Common Knowledge with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, we break down the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the growing gap between official narratives and what the public sees with its own eyes. Joined by guest writer L. Maxwell, author of Heartbreak Warfare, we…
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Door Holding, Elevators, and Why You’re Not Entitled to My Time
In this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, Alex (Lex Caliber / Alexander W. Hunter) and Marcus L-Spade Johnson break down one of life’s most awkward social situations: holding the door for someone who’s way too far away. From door-holding math and elevator etiquette to entitlement, awkward eye…
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Know Your Line - The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson
At what point does obedience become guilt? From the Batman myth of righteous power, to the Nuremberg Trials, to modern systems that reward compliance, this episode examines the most dangerous lie we tell ourselves: “I was just doing my job.” This isn’t about villains. It’s about ordinary people,...
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The Year of Reality: What We Must Leave Behind in 2026
In the first episode of the year, Marcus L-Spade Johnson lays out a blunt reality check for 2026. This episode dismantles the comforting myths we’ve been sold—about money, masculinity, culture wars, social media “experts,” conspiracies, and political loyalty. From the rise and collapse of the...
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We’ve Been Here Before- Venezuela & the Iraq
We’ve Been Here Before: Venezuela & the Iraq Playbook breaks down the story behind the headlines. No hot takes. No talking points. Just history, incentives, and consequences. In this episode, Army veteran Marcus L-Spade Johnson examines why the U.S. intervenes abroad, how “dictators” and “drugs”...
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Distance Brings Clarity: Trump, 2025, and the Reality Check
Sometimes you have to leave home to see it clearly. In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with L. Maxwell to break down the chaos of 2025 — the Trump administration’s contradictions, the endless culture-war distractions, and the uncomfortable truths...
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Walking In 10 Minutes Before Closing 😬 | The Ran-Dumb Show
Ever notice how time moves different when you walk into a restaurant 10 minutes before closing? 😅 From awkward stares to silent judgment, this quick Ran-Dumb Show moment captures that exact energy. No hate—just real life, real timing, and real reactions. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more...
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How AI Is Quietly Deciding What You Pay cover
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down algorithmic pricing—how AI tracks your behavior, cookies, location, and demand to quietly decide what you pay for the same products and services as everyone else. We connect the dots between rising…
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Stripped or Robbed? The IBF vs Terence Crawford - The Ran Dumb Show
On this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, we break down the IBF’s decision to strip Terence Crawford of his belt. Was this a fair enforcement of the rules, or another example of boxing politics punishing elite fighters? We debate whether Crawford should’ve paid the sanctioning fee, how much power...
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The Myth of Progress: How White Supremacy Still Runs America w/ Lionel T
America loves the story that it has “moved forward.” But has it? In this episode of Common Knowledge, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Lionel T. to examine America from the outside looking in breaking down racial injustice, the historical roots of white supremacy, and how those systems...
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