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This Week In Culture
by This Week In Culture
This Week in Culture is a podcast where Trinidad Ant and J.Johnson breaks down movies and TV shows by Black creatives or shows that impact Black culture. Sharp analysis, real perspective, and unapologetic conversation.
Episodes
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EP536 The Drop | Season 1 Episode 6
EP536 The Drop | Season 1 Episode 6
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EP535 | Reasonable Doubt Season 4, Episodes 3 & 4
This Week In Culture EP535 | Reasonable Doubt Season 4, Episodes 3 & 4 Ant & J are back with another episode of This Week In Culture, breaking down Episodes 3 and 4 of Reasonable Doubt, and just when the guys think they've figured things out, the show throws another curveball. This week, Jax's...
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EP534 | Reasonable Doubt S4 EP 1-2
This Week In Culture EP534 | Reasonable Doubt Season 4 Reasonable Doubt is finally back, and Ant & J are jumping into the first two episodes of Season 4. After last season’s cliffhanger, we finally learn who Brandy shot and watch Jax deal with the physical and emotional aftermath. The guys talk...
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EP533 | The Drop Season 1 Episode 5
This Week In Culture EP533 | The Drop Season 1 Episode 5 Ant & J are back with Episode 5 of The Drop, and this week the show takes a different approach, diving into the family history and trauma that have shaped Lamar, James, and their grandparents. The guys break down the heartbreaking story of...
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EP532 | The Drop Season 1 Episode 4
This Week In Culture EP532 | The Drop S1E4 Ant & J are back to break down Episode 4 of The Drop, and halfway through the season, things are starting to get complicated. The guys get into Lamar’s music dreams and why his grandparents are so determined to keep him away from that life, while James’...
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EP531 | The Drop Season 1 Episode 3
This week on This Week in Culture, J and Ant are back to break down Episode 3 of The Drop. Three episodes in, and the fellas agree: The Drop is finding its groove. They discuss why fans need to give the story time to develop instead of expecting Snowfall 2.0, where Leon fits into the bigger...
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EP530 | The Drop Season 1 Episode 2
This Week In Culture – Episode 530 | The Drop Season 1 Episode 2 Review Two episodes in, and The Drop is starting to show Ant & J exactly what kind of story it wants to tell. This week, the guys get into the politics surrounding Lamar and Artillery trying to make music together in a city where…
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EP529 | The Drop Season 1 Episode 1 Review
This Week In Culture – Episode 529 | The Drop Season 1 Episode 1 Review Three years after Snowfall ended, Ant & J are finally back in that world with The Drop: A Snowfall Saga. And considering how much Snowfall means to TWIC, the guys admit they were nervous about whether this spinoff could live…
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EP528 - Again
This Week In Culture – Episode 528 Ant & J are back after a slight technical difficulty wiped out an entire two-hour episode last week. This time around, the guys catch up on everything happening in culture and, as usual, the conversation ends up going in a few different directions. They start…
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EP526 | Raising Kanan S5EP7
This Week In Culture EP526: Raising Kanan S5E7 Review The countdown to the finale is on. This week, Ant and J break down one of the most emotional and shocking episodes of Raising Kanan to date. The conversation centers around Marvin's heartbreaking death, Kanan's continued transformation into…
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EP525 | Raising Kanan S5E6
This Week In Culture – Episode 525 | Raising Kanan Season 5 Episode 6 Review This week, Ant & J are back talking Raising Kanan, and after six episodes, they're asking a question they never thought they'd ask: Is this the best final season they've ever watched? The guys spend a lot of time giving...
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EP524| The Chi Series Finale
This Week In Culture – Episode 524 | The Chi Season 8 Finale Review After eight seasons, it's time to talk about The Chi. This week, Ant & J break down the Season 8 finale and have an honest conversation about what worked, what didn't, and how they'll ultimately remember one of the…
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EP523 | The Chi S8EP9
This Week In Culture – Episode 523 | The Chi Season 8 Episode 9 Review With just one episode left, Ant & J are back breaking down the penultimate episode of The Chi, and the conversation quickly becomes about more than just Episode 9. The guys discuss whether the series is doing enough to set up...
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EP522 | The Chi S8 E8
This Week In Culture – Episode 522 | The Chi Season 8 Episode 8 Review This week, Ant & J are back talking The Chi, and with only two episodes left, it finally feels like the season is building toward something. The guys spend a lot of time unpacking the fallout from Rob’s murder and the…
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EP521 | Raising Kanan S5EP5
This Week In Culture – Episode 521 | Raising Kanan Season 5 Episode 5 Review This week, Ant & J are back talking Raising Kanan, and by the end of the episode they come to one conclusion: this might be the best season the Power Universe has ever produced. The guys break down an episode they felt…
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EP520 | The Chi S8EP7
This Week In Culture – Episode 520 | The Chi S8E7 Review This week, Ant & J are back breaking down another episode of The Chi, and while the season continues to move pieces around the board, the guys are still trying to figure out where it’s all leading. They dive into the latest developments...
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EP519 | Raising Kanan S5E4 Rooks & Pawns
This Week In Culture – Episode 519 | Raising Kanan Season 5 Episode 4 Review The bodies are dropping, the alliances are shifting, and Raising Kanan continues to prove why it’s one of the strongest shows on television. This week, Ant & J break down Season 5, Episode 4, discussing the episode’s...
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EP518 | The CHI S8E6
EP518 | The CHI S8E6
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EP517 | Raising Kanan S5EP3
This Week In Culture Episode 517: Raising Kanan S5E3 Ant and J. Johnson are back to break down Raising Kanan Season 5, Episode 3, and the final season keeps making the case that this may be the best show in the Power universe. The guys get into another strong episode, Marvin carrying the…
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EP516 | The Chi S8EP5
This Week In Culture Episode 516: The Chi S8E5 Ant and J. Johnson are back to break down The Chi Season 8, Episode 5, and for the first time this season, the guys agree the show finally delivered. They get into why this felt like the best episode so far, from the Chicago backdrop feeling real...
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EP515 | Raising Kanan S5E2
This Week In Culture Episode 515: Raising Kanan S5E2 Ant and J. Johnson are back to break down Raising Kanan Season 5, Episode 2, and the final season is already moving like it has no time to waste. The guys get into Unique’s possible exit from the game, Marvin’s revenge mission, Kanan’s…
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EP514 | The Chi S8EP4
This Week In Culture – Episode 514 | The Chi Season 8 Episode 4 Review For the first time this season, Ant & J may have found themselves saying something unexpected about The Chi: they didn’t hate the episode. In this week’s review, the guys break down what they felt was the strongest episode of...
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EP513 - Raising Kanan S5EP1
This Week In Culture – Episode 513 | Raising Kanan Season 5 Episode 1 Review Raising Kanan is back, and Season 5 wastes absolutely no time. Ant & J break down the explosive season premiere, starting with the shocking death of a fan-favorite character and the fallout that immediately sends...
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EP512 | The Chi S8EP 03
EP512 | The Chi S8EP 03
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EP511 - The Chi S8 EP2
This Week In Culture – Episode 511 | The Chi Season 8 Episode 2 Review Ant & J are back breaking down Episode 2 of Season 8 of The Chi, and this week the conversation turns into a larger discussion about whether the show still has a central story holding everything together. The guys revisit…
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EP510 | The Chi Season 8 Premiere
This Week In Culture – Episode 510 | The Chi Season 8 Premiere Review The long-awaited return of The Chi is finally here, and Ant & J are back breaking down the Season 8 premiere — while also asking the bigger question: has the show lost the emotional weight that made people fall in love with it…
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EP509 - Nemesis
Episode 509 – Nemesis This week, Ant and J dive deep into Nemesis, the new Netflix crime drama from Courtney Kemp, and break down everything from the action-packed heists to the questionable decision-making, layered character dynamics, and whether binge culture is hurting great television...
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EP508 - Man On Fire
This week, Ant and J return to discuss the first episode of Man Of Fire, which is currently streaming on Netflix. They engage in a lively discussion about the episode, sharing their thoughts on whether they enjoyed it and whether they plan to continue reviewing it. They also delve into the plot…
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EP507 - Michael Movie Review
Michael Movie Review
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EP506 - Sunday Nights On HBO
Welcome back to Ep506 of This Week In Culture, your favorite pod’s favorite pod! This week, Ant and J are back to discuss some of the greatest HBO series that have impacted “the culture.” We talked about your favorites and gave many honorable mentions as well. We had a great conversation about…
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EP505 - The Denzel Washington Masterclass
Is it Training Day? Malcolm X? Or something else entirely? In this episode, Trinidad and J. Johnson take on a Twitter-born debate: ranking 9 of Denzel Washington’s heavy hitters to find his definitive best work. In this episode, we cover: • The Denzel Draft: We battle through a list of 9 curated...
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EP504 | Rappers Turned Actor & Hood Movie Bracket
EP504 | Rappers Turned Actor & Hood Movie Bracket
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EP503 | Paradise : Season 2 EP8 Exodus
This Week in Culture | EP503 — Paradise Season 2 Finale: "It Was Never About the Bunker" Ant and J. Johnson close the book on Paradise Season 2 with a full breakdown of the finale — and the philosophical debates are in full effect. This week the guys unpack the origins of Alex, from Link's...
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EP502 | Paradise: S2 E7 The Final Countdown
This Week in Culture – Episode 502 | Paradise Season 2, Episode 7 Breakdown In this episode, J and Ant dive deep into the penultimate episode of Paradise Season 2—and things get real. The guys break down the layered storytelling that continues to separate Paradise from typical TV, from subtle…
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EP501 | Paradise: S2 E6 Jane
EP501 | Paradise S2 E6 Jane
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EP500 | We Love You
Welcome back to Episode 500 of This Week in Culture. Trinidad Ant and J Johnson are back celebrating a major milestone. First, we want to thank everyone who has supported the show—whether you’ve been listening since day one, episode 100, or you just found us recently. We truly appreciate the love...
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EP499 | Paradise: S2 EP 5 The Mailman
This Week In Culture – Episode 499 | Paradise Season 2 Episode 5 “The Mailman” Ant & J are back breaking down Episode 5 of Season 2 of Paradise, and the guys think the show might be putting together one of the best runs they’ve seen in a long time. In this episode, the conversation dives into how...
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EP498 | Hijack: S2 Finale
This Week In Culture – Episode 498 | Hijack Season 2 Finale Review After eight weeks on the train, Ant & J finally reach the Season 2 finale of Hijack on Apple TV+… and let’s just say the landing was rough. In this episode, the guys break down the finale and unpack why the payoff didn’t match the...
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EP497 | Paradise : Season 2 EP4
Paradise – Season 2 Episode 4 | Patreon Discussion This week we break down Episode 4 of Paradise, and the show continues expanding beyond the mystery of the bunker into something deeper. What started as a survival story is turning into a much bigger exploration of control, truth, and the...
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EP496 | HiJack S2EP7
The episode picks up immediately after the Episode 6 cliffhanger revealing that Sam and Jess were both shot, with Jess badly wounded. • Sam tries to keep the situation under control while authorities still believe he may be complicit in the hijacking. • MI5 agent Lang goes rogue and kills another...
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EP495 | Paradise : S2 EP 1-3
This episode focuses on the return of Paradise and its evolution from a contained mystery into something far more psychological and political. What initially appeared to be a story about survival inside a bunker is now revealing itself as a deeper exploration of control, trauma, and the illusion…
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EP494 | Hijack S2EP6
EP493 | Hijack S2EP6
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EP493: Hijack S2EP5 — Losing the Room
On Episode 493 of This Week In Culture, Ant & J break down Hijack Season 2, Episode 5 — an episode where the tension finally turns inward. The conversation centers on the passenger coup against Sam and whether it was reckless or inevitable. With Sam visibly compromised and no longer operating…
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EP492 - HiJack Season 2, Episode 5
This Week in Culture — Episode 492: Hijack Season 2, Episode 5 On Episode 492 of This Week in Culture, Ant & J break down Hijack Season 2, Episode 5 as the show fully commits to escalation and moral complexity. The conversation centers on Sam’s increasingly blurred role in the unfolding crisis....
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EP491 - HiJack S2EP3 - Baggage
Hijack — Season 2, Episode 3 Review On Episode 491 of This Week In Culture, Trinidad Ant & J continue their weekly check-in with Hijack Season 2, breaking down Episode 3 as the show begins to reveal its real hand. The conversation opens with growing clarity around Sam’s role in the chaos. What...
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EP490 - Hi Jack S2 & Culture Cast Starters
Episode 490 opens with Ant & J settling into a reflective but alert tone, reacting to the week’s cultural temperature and how quickly narratives shift once the internet gets involved. The conversation moves fluidly between media, public perception, and accountability, with a focus on how little...
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EP489 - HiJack S2 EP1 - Signal
This Week In Culture — Episode 489: Hijack Season 2 Premiere — “Signal” On Episode 489 of This Week In Culture, Trinidad Ant & J break down the Season 2 premiere of Hijack, now streaming on Apple TV+, and unpack one of the most surprising opening episodes of the year. Two years after the plane...
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[EP488] Power Book IV: Force S3 Series Finale
This Week In Culture — Episode 488: Winning Isn’t Enough in Power On Episode 488 of This Week In Culture, Trinidad Ant & J break down the Power Book IV: Force Season 3 finale and the internet debate that followed. The conversation centers on expectations versus execution. Did the finale actually...
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[EP487] Power Book IV: Force (S3E9) Review
Power might have been the best thing on TV this week — and that’s not an exaggeration. J and Ant break down Power Book IV: Force Season 3, Episode 9, and this one is heavy on tension, betrayal, and bad decisions. With the series clearly winding down, every move feels final and every conversation...
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This Week in Culture is a podcast where Trinidad Ant and J.Johnson breaks down movies and TV shows by Black creatives or shows that impact Black culture. Sharp analysis, real perspective, and unapologetic conversation.
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