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Aug. 15, 2025

Beyonce, Consumer Culture, Superman, Dog Whistles & Good Jeans

American Eagle drops a controversial ad featuring Sydney Sweeney but somehow Beyonce is called into question?! Consumer Culture may be a problem but so is using Superman in your propaganda ad.

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July 31, 2025

If Cookout Invite Returned....Who Get's To Come?

Welcome back students! In this session, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine, pick who would get the -hypothetical- Golden Cookout Ticket. We're definitely not bringing them back but thought it would be fun to see where the co...

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June 17, 2025

Mid Season Break: The Black Out; Celebrating Juneteenth

It's Mid season break and Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine are discussing the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. Also theirs a New Black Panther in Wakanda and he's T'challa's long lost kid that revelation comes with a ...

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May 28, 2025

Roe v Wade Aftermath: Brain Dead Woman Forced To Become Human Incubator; Marvel's Ironheart Serie

In this previously recorded live episode, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine discuss the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v Wade. Focusing on the story of 30-year-old Adriana Smith, a brain dead woman, whom the State of G...

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May 13, 2025

The Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Dominates the News

Instructor BK returns and joins in with Instructor Novacaine to dig into the events of a hectic and chaotic past week. Starting with New York and the internet reacting to the 12-foot bronze statue erected in Times Square. Plu...

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Jan. 28, 2025

How Black Patriotism is Viewed In American Society

BK Spades and Novacaine set out to understand why black patriotism hasn't been considered iconic. Where does Black American culture fit in with White American expectations? We also discuss the Beyonce Bowl, Captain America: B...

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Jan. 14, 2025

A New Year Resolution for A New Semester

In the semester premiere of Society & Pop Culture: 101, Instructors BK and Novacaine make it light with a quick game of Cards and Conversation a card game with no rules, or manufactured responses. They also share their New Ye...

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Oct. 22, 2024

Hollywood's Miscasting of DC Comic's John Stewart in Green Lantern Live Action Adaptation

We explore the practice of Hollywood miscasting actors in live-action comic book movie adaptations. BK Spades and JBvTheWorld examine how colorism and unexpected casting choices have impacted the portrayal of beloved superher...

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Oct. 1, 2024

Fictional Politics: What’s Your Favorite Pop Culture Character’s Political Party?

In this lively episode of Society and Pop Culture 101, our hosts dive into the world of fiction to tackle a question that’s been puzzling fans for ages: What political affiliation would our favorite fictional characters align...

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Sept. 10, 2024

Unmasking the Mask: Conversations on Black Male Depression

Join Instructors BK Spades, JB Smith (JB vs. The World), and our guest, JT (Marks With Mics) as we dive deep into the often-overlooked experiences of Black men struggling with depression.
Join us as we break down the stigma ...

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Aug. 27, 2024

When Celebrities Become Jerks After They Get Too Famous?

BK Spades and Novacaine invite JB Smith ( JB Vs. The World ) to discuss celebrities becoming real jerks once they get famous. Then Instructor Novacaine drops big news about her life. Afterward, BK has an announcement of his o...

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Aug. 6, 2024

Who Are The Best Heroes Characters from Marvel, DC, and Deadpool to Match Up With Our Personalities?

It's Free Day in SP&C 101 so BK Spades and Novacaine must figure out which Pop Culture Icon matches their personalities and Explain why. Later the Instructors decided to switch things up by giving each other a character. Then...

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July 23, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion | Does Mixing Cultures lead to Appropriation?

Instructors BK and Novacaine discuss the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural admiration, and how Megan Thee Stallion ties into this conversation. They also briefly touch on the RNC and share their political...

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May 24, 2024

It Was Diddy All Along/ X-Men 97 Episode 7-10 Review/Assassins Creed Controversy

In the mid-season finale, BK, and Novacaine speak on the shocking video of
Diddy. A quick review of episodes 7-10 for X-Men:97. Oh, are you all upset about Assassin's Creed: Shadows? Every since the Ubisoftprotagonists annou...

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May 7, 2024

Born This Way Part 2: X-Men 97 Review Episodes 1-6

"To me my X-Men!," calling all X-fans! Join Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine as we delve
into the animated revival, X-Men ‘97, along with Guest Juss (GETCHO Podcast)! We’ll review episodes 1-6, dissecting and reminiscing ...

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April 23, 2024

Born This Way: Why The X-Men May be the Most Important Show in Media and Comics

Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine delve into the world of The X-Men in a two-part conversation along with Getcho Podcast's Juss, this week's Instructor's Assistant! The X-Men comic book series is rich with an interesting ta...

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April 9, 2024

Is Captain America: Civil War a metaphor for today's politics?

Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine dive into the Marvel film "Captain America: Civil War" and explore its parallels to the current political climate in the United States. The conversation examines the movie's themes of gover...

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March 26, 2024

Hollywood Shhh- Secrets Revealed: A Look At Quiet On Set.

This Episode features BK Spades and Novacaine engaging in a passionate conversation about the appropriate punishment for sexual abusers. Our Instructors also react to the exclusive interview between Boogie and Dan Schneider. ...

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March 12, 2024

Where There Is Smoke There Is Diddy! Is Diddy Just A Real-Life Big Red Davis?

Before there was a Suge Knight with Death Row Records or any Disney evil music mogul, there was BIG RED DAVIS of Big Red Records. Join Instructor BK, Instructor Novacaine, & guest Instructor Cousin Dom Moon for a discussion o...

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Feb. 27, 2024

Cult Classic 90s TV Show, Duckman Warned Us About Big Technology and Corporations Running Our Lives

Dive into a discussion on the 90s cult classic TV show Duckman with Society and Pop Culture 101 ! Instructor BK Spades and Instructor Novacaine break down the show Duckman, which will later lead to a conversation about parent...

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Feb. 13, 2024

The Tale of Two Vinces: Is Vince McMahon exactly like his TV villain counterpart?

Instructor BK Spades and Novacaine are tagging in Guest Instructor JT ( markswithmics ) to bring his insight and opinions as we discuss Vince McMahon and how he compares to his on-screen persona. Were all of Vincent Kennedy M...

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