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Dec. 15, 2025

50 Cent vs Diddy Continues with Netflix Doc, Ai in the Mainstream, & Supergirl makes An Impact

Instructor BK Spades examines the conversation around the 50 Cent produced, Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning that saw Marlon Wayans and Ja Rule get pulled in to it's orbit. In our last thing segments: Ai creators...

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Nov. 24, 2025

Film Era Series Part 2: Favorite Films From the 1980-1990s w/ The No Bustle Podcast

IN TODAY'S CLASS! We got The No Bustle Podcast duo coming through to talk most important films from the 80/90s for our Film Eras collab. If we leave your favorite film out let us know in the Student Section aka the comment se...

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Nov. 21, 2025

Are False Beauty Standards Still Hurting Our Teens

If you grew up in the 90s and early 2000s you are well aware of how industry beauty standards took over the world. From the rise of the video vixen to the take over of social media. It wasn't new then and it's not new now, bu...

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Nov. 1, 2025

Film Era Series: Favorite Films From the 1960-1970s w/ The No Bustle Podcast

In today's class we're discussing our favorite films from the eras of 1960 and 1970. We didn't want to this one alone so we're tagging in The No Bustle Podcast for a multi-part crossover event. Cross your fingers because if t...

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Oct. 17, 2025

Which Fictional Characters had a Justifiable Crash Out?

In todays class, we are having fun and naming which of our favorite fictional characters had a justifiable crash-out. Last Things: 1. A New Verzuz battle is upon us who you got? No Limit or Cash Money 2.Our thoughts on Bad Bu...

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Oct. 10, 2025

Is A.I. in the Entertainment Industry Ethical? w/ Evelynn Mimi Jae

Is Ai Ethical in the Entertainment Industry? That's the question Instructor BK Spades along with the 'Twerkin Techie' Evelynn Mimi Jae (Tasty Talks Podcast, The Mimi Morning Show) set out to answer on this latest edition of SPC101.
Topics include: Ai is social media, Ai Actress #TillyNorwood , Ai R&B Singer #xaniamonet
Last Things: #EAGames, and #ReadingRainbow

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Sept. 18, 2025

Why Are "We" In The Charlie Kirk Conversation?

So the thing about this Charlie Kirk conversation is some of us didn't know him. For the people that did know him seems to know separate versions of the guy. So, Instructors BK and Novacaine felt the need to be honest about t...

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Sept. 10, 2025

Druski Sparks Whiteface Debate; Marvel Thunderbolts Review

Druski's whiteface stunt sparks debate amongst the internet on if its ok to do it or not. BK and Novacaine finally review Marvel's Thunderbolts.

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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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