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Smōk Skrēn
by Shawn Saiyan
In a world full of distractions, it can be hard to connect the dots. So much of what we watch tells us how to think and act without us even realizing. Blow through the smoke with Shawn Saiyan and guest host as they decipher media and its deeper implications. New episodes of Smōk Skrēn every Wednesday @ 9pm eastern!
Episodes
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Bring It On
We talk and we lead. We create and we live. You may hate us because we're smart af but we don't like you either! We are Smōk Skrēn! YEAH WE ARE SMŌK SKRĒN!!!! ROLL CALL.... Shawn Saiyan and Darnell Stone back at it with a cult classic; and the rest is cheerstery. This episode is sponsored by GLOW...
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30 Seconds or Less
How good is your attention span? Most of us would like to claim that we pay attention quite well. When in actuality, we think about what is going to occur rather than living in the moment. If a commercial is able to stop our gaze for 30 seconds... it has accomplished a feat of its own. What is…
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Peace Maker
Aloha! On this weeks episode, we check out Peacemaker, DC's lesser know (and less relevant) answer to Captain America.... Join us as we discuss truth, love, justice, and the American way (or something like that I guess.) This episode was edited and brought to you by Echo
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Record of Ragnarok
Back at it with a brand new episode, your hosts Shawn Saiyan, Darnell Stone and Moses Sun converse through another anime. Record of Ragnarok is a new Netflix anime that is sure to grab your attention and keep it. How will the world end this time? Tune in to find out! This episode has been brought...
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Abbott Elementary
AND WE ARE BACK!!!!!! Welcome to season 2 of your favorite guilty pleasure, Smōk Skrēn, where we talk through the smoke of media. This season kicks off with an analysis of the new comedy Abbott Elementary on ABC. Whether you went to public or private school, education (or the lack of) is an...
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Season 1 Finale
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! One year later and you all have made Smōk Skrēn an INTERNATIONAL sensation. Ending this season with a new theme song, listen to your hosts Shawn Saiyan, Kyng Echo, and Moses Sun as they reminisce over past episodes and and what is to come. (38 min) Theme song written by...
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Chucky
Back with a brand new episode, your host Shawn Saiyan, Darnell Stone and Moses Sun sit in on the revamped classic Chucky. This time, our favorite doll is slashing throughout it's titled series. Maybe all deaths aren't bad?
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The Harder They Fall
Cowboys are a staple in American history. Well known for their equestrian and shooting skills, the fantasy of being a cowboy quickly dominated the early film industry. Like many other media outlets, Black stories were ignored. But don't fret any longer! Saddle up and enjoy this western movie...
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A Different World
For many of us, we are taught in order to be successful, attending college is mandatory. So bright eyed and bushy tailed we head off on our own expecting to take over the world... until we meet temptation and freedom at orientation. Whether you went to a Historically Black College/University…
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Inside Job
In a world where lizard people and the Illuminati are not taboo, Inside Job is a show that was written for this podcast. A new cartoon on Netflix, Inside Job pokes fun at -or exposes the truth (depending on your perspective)- popular conspiracy theories and what it may look like if the legends…
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Lock & Key
#HackedByKyngEcho After what seemed like forever, Locke & Key is FINALLY back with season 2. Join me and my fantastic co-host, Shawn Sayian, as we discuss gay and black representation, the "magic" of child acting, as well as the usual chit chat. Locke & Key is a Netflix original show about a…
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Rising of the Shield Hero
Back with another Isekai anime, Rising of the Shield Hero displays our reality in another perspective. Listen to Shawn Saiyan, Darnell Stone and Moses Sun clear the smoke as they discuss one of humanities biggest struggles, accountability. (39 min) Sponsored by GLOW Body Products LLC. Ignite your...
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Too Good To Talk (Special Double Feature: Yasuke S1.E3/South Park S13.E13)
In this special edition episode, we explore the flip side of Smōk Skrēn, what happens when the show has your full attention? Silence and a lot of gawking! Listen to Shawn Saiyan, Moses Sun and Kyd Echo take in America's all time favorite guilty pleasure, CARTOONS (Yasuke [Anime]/South Park...
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Deadly Illusions
This is quintessential Smōk Skrēn; our favorite guilty pleasure, talking during the movie. Listen to Shawn Saiyan and Darnell Stone clown through this week's movie Deadly Illusions. (1hr)
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The Irregular at Magic High School
Often times life can feel like one challenge after another. It becomes even harder when society's structure is built to subjugate you rather than galvanize your potential. But why should that stop you from trying? Listen to your hosts Shawn Saiyan and Moses Sun find the reality in the magic on…
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Unplugged (Part 2) ft. Darnell Stone and Moses Sun
You all requested it and we listened! Back with a second part, learn more about your host through our unplugged (no tv/movie) episode and understand how they filter the smoke. (33 min)
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Black Widow
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ECHO!!!! Comic books, one of the most domineering forms of media, is a huge influence throughout television and pop culture. Thanks to recent pushes for diversity, we are finally seeing a wider depiction of what a hero is. Listen to your pettiest co-host Kyd Echo and host Shawn...
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Click Bait Ep 1
From dialup to premium wifi, the internet has transformed immensely since its creation. But with great technological advancements, also comes the evil of knowledge. The new Netflix series Click Bait gives us a view of the black pages on the internet and how our lust for knowledge and attention…
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For the Boys Ep 3
Back with the third episode, For The Boys is quickly growing in popularity. Taking a fresh perspective on the black gay diaspora, this show will show you how similar people are despite their orientation. Listen to Darnel Stone and Shawn Saiyan joke through this episode of Smōk Skrēn. (16 min)
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For the Boys Ep 2
Back at it with episode 2, For the Boys is a much watch. This episode centers around the group's romantic relationships- or lack there of- and the implications that means for oneself and their friends. Listen to Moses Sun and Shawn Saiyan discuss the drama of love and sexuality on this episode of...
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For the Boys Ep 1
Move over Noah's Arc, the web-series For the Boys is taking a fresh look at the Black gay diaspora. This show focuses on a group of queer friends and authentic to the title, their stories are relatable to everyday experiences. No matter what your sexuality is, love and life is confusing for us…
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Yasuke Ep 2
One episode just wasn't enough! Yasuke is a standout anime amongst the emended amount of media on Netflix. A true trendsetter, this anime tackles topics like racism and PTSD set in a world full of magic. What better way to show the ugliness of reality than playing it next to something that is...
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Booksmart
High school can be a mix bag of emotions for some people. Whether you were the popular kid or the band geek, those four years are very formative for the adults we eventually become. Did you graduate from your high school image? Listen to Shawn Saiyan and Darnel Stone unpack their last years of...
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Jujutsu Kaisen
Back at it with another anime, Smōk Skrēn dives into the topic of bullying. As the influence of media grows stronger, societal pressures and influences from our peers can be destructive. For some, this leads to being targeted for being different. But for others, they are at the top of the…
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Black Lady Sketch Show
Black Lady Sketch Show is redefining comedy and representation. The first sketch show with a cast mainly driven by Black women, is pushing the boundaries on our traditional ideas of Black characters and the stories they tell. Housed at HBO, Black Lady Sketch Show is a must watch series! Listen to...
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Yasuke Ep 1
Finally! 2021 has brought us a long overdue anime. Yasuke follows the story of an African samurai in feudal Japan. Full of magic and action fights, Yasuke full fills all the requirements of an amazing anime, while also addressing social issues like race and PTSD. Listen to Shawn Saiyan and Moses...
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Redo of Healer (Part 2)
TRIGGER WARNING!!!! We are back with part 2 of Redo of Healer. All we can say is... WOW! We clutched our pearls throughout the episode. Make sure to watch the show to truly understand our reactions, sh*t got dark QUICK. (14m)
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Young & Hungry
Sitcoms are one of the biggest categories in television. Whether you are a stan of Stanley Hudson from The Office, or secretly best friends with JD from Scrubs, you will find yourself sucked into a tv family that you never intended on joining. Listen to Shawn Saiyan and Moses Sun as they as they...
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Loose Lips Get Shanked
Would you survive being kidnapped? I don't think our loud a$$es would make it! Make sure to listen to The Vanished and decide where your path would fall.
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The Vanished
Back at it with another Netflix movie, Shawn Saiyan and Moses Sun smok thru The Vanished. SPOILER ALERT!!!! But honestly... you might wanna save your time and listen to our commentary instead. Did you watch this movie? Feel free to share your thoughts!
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Redo of Healer (Part 1)
It was only a matter of time until the Saiyan covered anime. For our first anime edition, Redo of Healer was the perfect show to dive into. Full of dramatic twist, this show explores the darker side of humanity. Listen to Shawn Saiyan and Echo as they Smōk Thru Redo of Healer. (16 min)
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Bottom's Adjust (Promo)
When playing in a Discord, you better know your role. Tell the wrong one to adjust, you might just get left for dead. But don't worry, Echo will set y'all straight!
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Instant Hotel
Netflix brings us yet another show that we can not get enough of. Instant Hotel is a hospitality competition show that anybody will be able to enjoy. Whether you are a hospitality expert or a couch surfer, the stunning estates and sassy contestants will keep you coming back for more! Listen to...
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They Ready
Thanks to Tiffany Haddish, we have another comedy special exposing hidden talent. Laugh with Shawn Saiyan, Moses Sun and Darnell Stone as they watch Erin Jackson's hilarious set. (25 min) https://www.netflix.com/title/81002933
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ThThThThThTHICK (Promo)
I don't know about y'all, but this Corona weight is disrespectful and gots to go... unless its gonna get me a discount! Tune in Wednesday to laugh off those gains with Shawn Saiyan, Moses Sun and Darnel Stone as we smoke through "They Ready"!
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Unplugged with Echo
Stop. Take ten seconds to sit, breath, and be. When was the last time you were intentional about giving yourself your own time? We have so many reasons not to make ourself a priority. It's easy to feel stuck and unheard. In a paired back version of the usual show, hosts Shawn Saiyan and Echo talk...
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Knives Out
A star studded cast, Knives Out is a great rendition of the game clue. So how did booty chins get into the mix? Laugh through the smōk with Shawn Saiyan, Darnell Stone and Echo as they solve the mystery of the movie...and the booty chin. (1hr 8min)
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Crimson Chin (Promo)
That is the improper use of a booty on a face... Wait... WHAT?! Tune in to our Knives Out episode to make sense of the smoke. Episode premiers January 27th!!!
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Shopping Cart Sweep
Games shows are a core part of American entertainment. Whether they are pushing contestants to their physical max or testing their knowledge base, it has been an essential way of providing a break from reality for multiple generations. Hosted by Leslie Jones, Shopping Cart Sweep is a revamp of a...
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Viola Davis
Viola Davis is a staple actress in Hollywood. A Tony, Emmy and Academy award winning talent, she has dominated every role she has portrayed. Despite grievances felt from racism, poverty and gender inequality, Viola has overcame it all and claimed her owned destiny. Who else is better suited to…
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Home Body (Promo)
Once I roll up I am in for the night!
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Batman Who? (Promo)
From comic books and anime to race relations and self growth, we talk about it all here on Smōk Skrēn!
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Match My Energy (Promo)
Birds of a feather....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In a world full of distractions, it can be hard to connect the dots. So much of what we watch tells us how to think and act without us even realizing. Blow through the smoke with Shawn Saiyan and guest host as they decipher media and its deeper implications. New episodes of Smōk Skrēn every Wednesday @ 9pm eastern!
HOSTED BY
Shawn Saiyan
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How many episodes does Smōk Skrēn have?
Smōk Skrēn currently has 43 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Smōk Skrēn about?
In a world full of distractions, it can be hard to connect the dots. So much of what we watch tells us how to think and act without us even realizing. Blow through the smoke with Shawn Saiyan and guest host as they decipher media and its deeper implications. New episodes of Smōk Skrēn every...
How often does Smōk Skrēn release new episodes?
Smōk Skrēn has 43 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Smōk Skrēn is created and hosted by Shawn Saiyan.
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