Melanin Media Collective
by Derik Jones
This collective is where movies, TV shows, books, and entertainment get the real talk treatment—no sugarcoating, just straight-up funny, unfiltered opinions from a Black perspective. If Rotten Tomatoes had a cookout, this show would be running the grill. Expect deep dives, wild hot takes, and debates spicier than your auntie’s mac and cheese. From classic Black cinema to the latest binge-worthy series, no storyline is safe. So pull up a chair, grab a plate, and let’s chop it up about the culture!"
Episodes
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The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast S1E7: Windmills
Welcome to The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season one: Windmills. https://www.taleswetellpod.com/the-roci-roundtable/ Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show…
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Bowfinger
This is a top-tier comedy. Leave an email at [email protected] Threads: @WeWasWatching, @JeffVsTheWorld, @Rashanii Website: www.TalesWeTellPod.com Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Top 30 Rap Beefs
I get it. Death trumps lawsuits. https://www.taleswetellpod.com/a-seat-at-the-spades-table/ Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Pootie Tang
This is why a two-minute skit should never become a movie. Also, Chris Rock is just... annoying throughout the entire thing. Sepatown, my dillies, Pootie has arrived. Leave an email at [email protected] Threads: @WeWasWatching, @JeffVsTheWorld, @Rashanii Website…
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The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast S1E6: Rock Bottom
Welcome to The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast. In this episode, we discuss episode six of season one: Rock Bottom. https://www.taleswetellpod.com/the-roci-roundtable/ Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show…
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Wild Things
This movie really reflected movie-making in the late 90s. It couldn't be made today; that's for sure. Leave an email at [email protected] Threads: @WeWasWatching, @JeffVsTheWorld, @Rashanii Website: www.TalesWeTellPod.com Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast…
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Top 50 R&B Groups
The majority of this list is undeniable. https://www.taleswetellpod.com/a-seat-at-the-spades-table/ Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast S1E4: CQB
Welcome to The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season one: CQB. Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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The Ladykillers
Every single part of this ensemble shone. This is an excellent movie. Leave an email at [email protected] Threads: @WeWasWatching, @JeffVsTheWorld, @Rashanii Website: www.TalesWeTellPod.com Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Top 20 Hip-Hop/R&B Remixes
Puffy's impact on remixes is undeniable. Also, we discuss whether or not Babyface is an overrated songwriter. https://www.taleswetellpod.com/a-seat-at-the-spades-table/ Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast S1E3: Remember the Cant
Welcome to The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast. In this episode, we discuss episode three of season one: Remember the Cant. Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Top 100 TV Shows Since 2000
So many great shows were omitted from this list. Avatar: The Last Airbender isn't on this list. https://www.taleswetellpod.com/a-seat-at-the-spades-table/ Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast S1E2: The Big Empty
Welcome to The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast. In this episode, we discuss episode two of season one: The Big Em. Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Top 50 Action Movies
The Last Action Hero never gets the respect it deserves. Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast S1E1: Dulcinea
Welcome to The Roci Roundtable: An Expanse Podcast. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season one: Dulcinea. Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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The Fifth Element
I was today years old when I found out that Ruby Rhod was supposed to be played by Prince. Yes. That Prince. Leave an email at [email protected] Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast...
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Top 45 Hip-Hop Songs of the 90's
This list is the opinion of one person, and I respect that. With that said, my list would be much, MUCH different. Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast Episode 7/8
Welcome to Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast. In this episode, we discuss DooDad and The Creation of 1,000 Forests. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to…
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Ricochet
So many great actors created SUCH a mid movie. Leave an email at [email protected] Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate…
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Top 50 Hip-Hop Singles of the 80's
Solid list. Needed more Salt. And Pepa. And somebody give me a Hammer. Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast Episodes 5 & 6
Welcome to Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast. In this episode, we discuss What About Bob and Fck You and Eat Sht. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the...
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Hindsight: Ocean's 11
The granddaddy of them all. Leave an email at [email protected] Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Top 50 Black Comedians of All Time
T.I. is on this list. Threads: @Rashanii, @WeWasWatching, @Scarfinger Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast Episodes 3 & 4
Welcome to Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Haptic Drift and Jackpot. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Hindsight: Blade Runner
Do robots dream of electric sheep? Leave an email at [email protected] Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show…
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The Top 100 NBA Players of All Time Pt. 2 (#50-1)
Brought to you by SLAM Magazine. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast Eps 1 & 2
Welcome to Peripheral Visions: A Peripheral (Prime Video) Recap & Discussion Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the pilot and Empathy Bonus. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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The Top 100 Players in NBA History Pt. 1 (100-51)
Brought to you by Slam Magazine. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Corrupt S7E12/13: Possible Kill Screen and Family Meeting
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episodes twelve and thirteen of season seven: Possible Kill Screen and Family Meeting. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at...
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Corrupt S7E11: Petty Cash
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season seven: Petty Cash. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Corrupt S7E10: Party Line
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season seven: Party Line. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Top 50 Dunkers of All Time
Brought to you by Bleacher Report. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Corrupt S7E9: Moving Day
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode nine of season seven: Moving Day. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Hindsight: Sprung
This may be the bridge between Boomerang and Love Jones. No lie. Leave an email at [email protected] Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at...
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Corrupt S7E8: Parricide
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season seven: Parricide. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Hindsight: The Warriors
This cult classic is a love letter to New York in the 70's, but in all honesty, there is no reason that The Warriors shouldn't have kicked everyone's butt on their way home. They were the only NORMAL GANG IN NEW YORK. Leave an email at [email protected] Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd,...
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Top 50 Worst Rappers of All Time
Magoo isn't on this list, but Nelly is. That right there is a travesty in itself. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Corrupt S7E7: Bitches' Brew
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season seven: Bitches' Brew. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show…
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Hindsight: How To Be A Player
How To Be A Player, or How Derik Learned To Embrace The Good In Bad Movies. Leave an email at [email protected] Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at...
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Top 50 Video Games of All Time
Brought to you by EGM. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Corrupt S7E6: Animal Control
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode six of season seven: Animal Control. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show…
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Hindsight: Caught Up
I thought I knew what a bad movie looked like. I had NO idea. Leave an email at [email protected] Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at...
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RBC S48Pt5: Resurrecting Midnight
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue reading Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Resurrecting Midnight on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/41UTY9o Voicemail number: 916-633-1537…
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Corrupt S7E5: Game Face
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode five of season seven: Game Face. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Top 25 Hip Hop Songs From the South in the '90s
I apologize to all of the people in Houston for my comments about June 27th. Even though I'm right, there is no reason for me to provide proof of my correctness on this show. But I'm right, though. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at...
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Corrupt S7E4: Genocide
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season seven: Genocide. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
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Storytellers S5E1: Cherry Pop City
Four writers — Franceli, Chanel, Lucy, and Ludy — collaboratively built a single short story across four sequential segments, each author hearing only the prior segment before writing their own. The three story prompts were Flirt, Person Who Is Always Late, and Hospital Waiting Room. Enjoy....
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RBC S48Pt4: Resurrecting Midnight
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue reading Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Resurrecting Midnight on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/41UTY9o Voicemail number: 916-633-1537…
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Top 25 Kanye West Beats
To be clear, these are the beats that he did for other people. The beats that he kept for himself were excluded. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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Corrupt S7E3: Money Shot
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode three of season seven: Money Shot. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at...
About this show
This collective is where movies, TV shows, books, and entertainment get the real talk treatment—no sugarcoating, just straight-up funny, unfiltered opinions from a Black perspective. If Rotten Tomatoes had a cookout, this show would be running the grill. Expect deep dives, wild hot takes, and debates spicier than your auntie’s mac and cheese. From classic Black cinema to the latest binge-worthy series, no storyline is safe. So pull up a chair, grab a plate, and let’s chop it up about the culture!"
Hosted by
Derik Jones