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Status Alternative
by Brittany Irby
On this podcast, I talk about my experiences as a black fangirl who loves Comics, Anime, Pro Wrestling, and Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Music.Instagram @role_martyr_x Twitter @statusalternat1
Episodes
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My Return and Dracula Book Review
I have returned!!! We got a new format, a new episode, and a new attitude! No boring, long-winded episodes. Just straight fun and oddball content. I talk about why I went on hiatus, and we get spooky. I talk about Bram Stoker's most well-known work, Dracula!!! I give my quick thoughts and talk...
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Evil Dead (2013) & Evil Dead Rise (2023)
On today's episode, Naomi and I discuss the quasi-remake/reboot of 1981's The Evil Dead, Evil Dead from 2013. We also share our thoughts on the sequel that premiered in April 2023. In my opinion, both movies are equally terrifying and gory and wonderfully written while also doing the original...
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Recommending Bands Vol 8
Hello! On today's episode, I bring you four new bands to recommend; on this episode, I will do something a little different. I talk about Meet Me @ The Altar, Hot Mulligan, Magnolia Park, and Belmont in this episode. Band's Socials: Meet Me @ The Altar: Instagram & Twitter-@mmataband Hot…
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Recommending Bands Vol 7
Hello, all you wonderful people. I must say, this is slowly becoming one of my favorite things to do. I love recommending bands to you all. This week's episode will discuss In Search of Solace, thrown, and Blood Youth. I did cover Blood Youth before, but the audio was corrupted, so that I will...
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Killing Eve Review
Hello everyone, on today's episode, I will give my thoughts on the 2018 British spy thriller Killing Eve based on the Villanelle novel series created by Luke Jennings. In it, I talk about what I liked and didn't like about the show. Enjoy and remember, stay alternative!
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How Andy Got Into Pro Wrestling
Welcome back to another episode! I have a special episode for all of you; Andy Brewer from The Rating Room podcast is joining me from the UK. Andy is on today to discuss how he got into pro wrestling. We talk about him being a fan at an early age, who were some of his favorite wrestlers, we talk...
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The Menu and Velvet Buzzsaw Movie Recap
*EDITOR NOTE: This episode was recorded in March of this year, and I am just now editing and releasing it. Glad to be back!* We have a return!!! Kari is back! She returned to the podcast to join me in discussing two movies. The 2022 comedy horror The Menu and the 2019 satirical black comedy…
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AEW Double or Nothing 2023 Predictions
Hi everyone, I know it's been a minute, but I wanted to put out a bonus episode for everyone waiting for new episodes. Enjoy the show on Sunday, and remember to STAY ALTERNATIVE!!!
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SPY X FAMILY Review
Last year, there was a manga that captivated many anime/manga fans like myself. That series was called SPY X FAMILY. Do this series ask what happens when a telepath, a spy, and an assassin pretending to be a family to save their country from war? Meet the Forgers! Loid, Anya, and Yor Forger stole...
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Recommending Bands Vol 6
I am back with another set of new bands to recommend. This time, the bands are Queen Kona, Autumn Lies Buried, and Echostone. These bands are all very different, with unique sounds, so check them out and remember to stay alternative. P.S. I apologize for mispronouncing Echostone's name throughout...
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Dragon Ball Recap
Is it safe to say that we are all familiar with Dragon Ball Z? Well, for those unaware, there was a series before Dragon Ball Z called Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball tells the story of Goku at the age of 12 when he was living alone in the woods fending for himself when he meets Bulma, who is on the…
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How I Got into Deathcore
Coming at you with another "How I Got Into..." episode! This time I talk about Deathcore. I know this sounds scary and bit intimidating, but I assure you this one was fun. In this episode, I do a bit of a call back to my previous episode, how I stumbled upon this genre, and talk about the bands I...
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The Big Four of Grunge
I've wanted to talk about this one since I was in college! Right at the age of 19-20, I got big into everything, Grunge. I am one of those fans who, if I get into something, I'll do anything I can to learn more about it. For me, that was me getting into grunge music. Grunge was a term to describe...
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Wrestling Soulmates
You are probably asking yourself what the term wrestling soulmate means. The term comes from a Sportskeeda article I came across: "... are two opposing performers/teams who will forever be tied to one another, no matter the trajectory of their careers." Two wrestlers you know will always have a...
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Dazed and Confused Movie Review
This is one I am excited to cover. Dazed and Confused is one of my favorite 90s movies. This cult classic tells the story of a couple of teenagers on their last day of school in Austin, Texas, in the year 1976. Filled with a lot of familiar actors and actresses, the good times roll, and the...
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My Favorite Pro Wrestling Theme Music
In this episode, I talk about some of my favorite pro wrestling theme songs over the past 17 years. I also discuss how some of these themes contributed to my getting into heavier music. Get some paper and pencil, and let's reminisce about alternative metal and rap. Stay Alternative!
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Into The Dark Season 2 Part Two
In this episode, I wrap up the Into the Dark series with season 2. Did this season do better than the 1st? Or did they fail to land? Tune in, relax and remember, Stay Alternative!
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*BONUS EPISODE* Interview w/ Altruist Comics
I have a special bonus episode for you all. I interviewed Randy Stone from Altruist Comics. He is a lifelong comic book fan and he came on my podcast to talk about his latest Kickstarter project Bullet Adventures. Go check out it out and his other projects and remember to stay alternative!...
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Into the Dark Season 1 Part One
Do you love horror anthologies as I do? What if they were based on holidays? You've come to the right place. I'm discussing the Hulu series Into the Dark, brought by the famed horror production company Blumhouse. I talk about my favorite episodes and my least favorite and talk about the episodes...
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Wanted Comic vs Movie
Back in 2008, an action movie came out, and it had assassins who could bend bullets... and it was terrific. I'm talking about the 2008 film Wanted, starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman. The plot is about an office worker named Welsey Gibson who later finds out that his father...
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Recommending Bands Vol 5
Back for Vol 5 with four new bands, Be prepared; I say the word "solid" a lot in this episode. But how can I not? There are a lot of cool bands in this episode, and I discovered them through TikTok and Facebook. The bands in question are Shallow Truths; Her Name is Karma, Denihilist, and Our...
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How I Got Into Independent Wrestling
Finally back after my hiatus. I want to thank everyone who was patience while I was getting refocused. In this episode, I talk about Independent Wrestling. I discuss how I got into it and some of my favorite promotions. Enjoy and remember to stay alternative!
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Status Alternative Season 2 Teaser
Teaser for Season 2
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Status Alternative Trailer #1
Podcast Trailer
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The Conjuring Universe
I have returned, sorry for the infrequency in the episodes lately I've been trying to be consistent but life happens. Naomi is back and we are here to discuss The Conjuring Universe. We talk about the nine films so far, our favorite movies in the franchise, and our other favorite show, P-Valley,...
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Manga That I'm Reading
Hey everyone, I know I haven't talked about anime or manga much lately. But you are all in luck, I have been reading more manga lately when I have the time. Those titles are Dai Dark, SPY X FAMILY, Black Lagoon, Fire Force, Chainsaw Man, Undead Unluck, Kaiju No. 8, Gangsta, and Gangsta: Cursed....
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Recommending Bands Vol 4
Sorry for the absence, but I have returned!!! I have five new bands. They are Ghost Iris, Eminence, Fluorescents, Killer of Sheep, and Pain of Truth. You can find all these bands on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so check them out and have a great day! Ghost Iris- @ghostirisdk…
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Down in the Valley: A Look into P-Valley
On this episode, my rotating co-host Naomi is back! We are talking all things P-Valley. P-Valley is a Starz drama series that made its premiere in 2020, and has since then been a huge hit amongst viewers and critics alike. We go over what has happened in Season 1, talk about some changes made in...
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Recommending Bands Vol 3
Back with another batch of bands! But, first I have a new segment I like to call "Tales from the Pit". Listen as I recount my latest concert experience. Not only should you check the bands I mentioned in this episode but also check out the bands I saw last month! Take care! Kirra: Twitter &...
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Wristcutter's A Love Story
Hello everyone, I am back to talk about/recap the 2006 indie romance/comedy film Wristcutters: A Love Story. I stumbled upon this film 10 years ago, while channel flipping through the movie channels. I enjoyed it then, and I still really enjoy it. Trigger warning though, the film does talk about...
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Let's Talk Fear Street
This is one I have been excited to talk about for a while. Fear Street was a series of books created by R.L Stine that was geared more to teenagers. In today's episode, I talk about the 2021 Netflix adaptation Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978 and Fear Street Part Three…
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The 27 Club
Kari is back!!! We are joined together once again, to talk about a club that started out as coincidence and turned into to a legend. The fabled 27 club, whose most notable members include Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse. We are going to talk about the origin of this club, some of the...
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Los Punks: We Are All We Have Review
On this episode, I talk about the fantastic 2016 music documentary Los Punks; We Are All We Have. The film looks into the backyard punk scene in South Central and East Los Angeles. You hear from the promoters, singers, and others involved in this very close knit and open community of misfits. You...
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The Night House Review
Trigger Warning: Discussing Themes of Suicide. Spoiler warning as well. On this episode, I talk about 2021 psychological horror film The Night House. This was a random watch I saw with friends. I went into the film with different expectations and was highly entertained with the end result. This…
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Whip It Book vs Movie Review
On this episode, I talk about my thoughts on the 2007 novel Whip It (aka Derby Girl) and the 2009 film adaptation of the same name. Where there major changes? Which one was better? All of those somewhat decent questions will be answered here!
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Recommending Bands Vol 2
Back at it again with the recommendations! I have another 4 new bands to recommend and they are Gideon, Dying Wish, Kill the Lights and Paleface. Check out their socials below. But, these are some really kick ass bands so check 'em out! Gideon- Instagram & Twitter: @gideonal Dying Wish- Twitter &...
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Tales from the Workplace
Naomi is back again! This time we will be talking about our workplace. In the same vein as F$%k My Work Life, Naomi and I will discuss the nonsense that we have come across these past years. We will not be discussing where we work and we have changed the names of everyone we mentioned.
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Morbius Film Review
What is up all you beautiful people? I am back and this time around I will be discussing my thoughts on the new Marvel/Sony movie Morbius. I have some thoughts, 1st off this movie wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. I will also discuss, what I liked about the film and what I didn't like about...
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Mallrats is Good
In this episode, I discuss Kevin Smith's 1995 film, Mallrats. This cult classic was originally panned by critics, but later on would go on to be loved by audiences far and wide. Myself, included. I delve in on the plot, my favorite moments from the film, some trivia and the amazing soundtrack…
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Recommending Bands Vol 1
I am back with another episode and new bands to recommend. Those four bands are 1) Go For Gold, 2) Abyss, Watching Me, 3) Kublai Khan TX, 4) Wage War. Each of these bands bring a very interesting and unique sound to their audience and I've come to enjoy each of them. Check them out on YouTube.…
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Casino Vs Goodfellas or Why I Think Casino is Better
De Niro, Pesci and Scorsese. When you hear these three names together you may automatically think either 1995's Casino or 1990's Goodfellas. In my opinion I think Casino is better than Goodfellas. In this episode, I will discuss things I like about both movies, my favorite aspects of these movies...
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What Are You Doing Here?: A Black Woman's Life and Liberation in Heavy Metal Book Review
As we come to a close with Black History Month, I shall talk about one aspect of the black community that is very much overlooked and that is alternative black culture. I discuss my thoughts on Laina Dawes' 2013 book "What Are You Doing Here?" I can relate to sometimes being the only POC in a...
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Lovecraft Country Review
It took me two years, but I am finally getting around to watching Lovecraft Country. I will give my thoughts on this highly recommended show and go into some of my favorite moments from this show. With the help of my rotating co-host Kari.
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Music, Identity and 90s R&B
Back again, with my rotating co-host Naomi and we are talking about our shared loved for 90s R&B. We are definitely taking trips down memory lane with this one. We talk about our intro to the genre, some of our favorite artists and how this music shaped our childhood. Their is also a discussion...
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Reviewing Tyler Perry's Acrimony
In this episode, I am joined once again by my rotating co-host Naomi. We are discussing Tyler Perry's 2018 film Acrimony, it details the marriage of Melinda and Robert. From their innocent beginnings to their bitter divorce and how a once promising couple could descend into obsession and rage.…
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Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist: Book vs Movie
Back at it again! This time I am once again joined by my occasional co-host, my best friend Kari. We talk about one of our favorite movies, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. A couple of months back I read the book and thought let's compare the book and the movie! We also talk about creative...
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*Encore* The Adventures of Brittany and Kari Part 1
Welcome to Status Alternative, in my first episode I talk to my best friend Kari Gaston. We discuss how we've maintained our friendship of 14 years. We hope you enjoy!
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How I Got Into Pro Wrestling
I am back! For this episode you'll hear me ramble on about my love for Pro Wrestling. I talk about how I started watching, some of my favorites wrestlers, who have I met, and what I think of the wrestling now. And for you 2006 fans, at the end of this episode I have a short clip of the 2006 WWE…
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Why I Started This Podcast
Season Finale!!! Thank you all for support and interest in this podcast. In this episode I talk about the reasons why I created the show. Thank you again and I'll see you all in Season 2.
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My Love for Sevendust
I am starting a new series! It's called the My Love for... Series. Where I will be talk about my favorite bands over the past couple of years. I will talk about their origins, my top ten songs and favorite albums. This train keeps rolling y'all!!!
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On this podcast, I talk about my experiences as a black fangirl who loves Comics, Anime, Pro Wrestling, and Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Music.Instagram @role_martyr_x Twitter @statusalternat1
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