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Media Insights Episodes

Delve into discussions on the impact of various media forms, including films, TV shows, and digital platforms, and their implications on culture and society.
Did Daredevil: Born Again Season Two Live Up to the Hype of Season One? Collab With JB Vs. The World Podcast
May 9, 2026

Did Daredevil: Born Again Season Two Live Up to the Hype of Season One? Collab With JB Vs. The World Podcast

Society and Pop Culture 101 and JB vs The World link up to talk about the epic Daredevil: Born Again S2. So be aware a Spoiler Alert is active for this one. You've been warned! We're talking about returns, what we loved, what...

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The Pop Culture That Influenced Early Animation the Most; The Mount Rushmore of Animation
April 18, 2026

The Pop Culture That Influenced Early Animation the Most; The Mount Rushmore of Animation

This is part one of our animation focused series with our resident Film Instructors, Doc and Kate (No Bustle Podcast). In this episode we focus on some of the influences on early animation and how we perceive it now. We settl...

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Great Films From the 2000s and 2010s w/ The No Bustle Podcast
Feb. 13, 2026

Great Films From the 2000s and 2010s w/ The No Bustle Podcast

Join Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine as they invite, The No Bustle Podcast duo to talk about some of the most important films from the 2000s and 2010s. Films we find interesting, intriguing, hilarious, goofy goes on the l...

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50 Cent vs Diddy Continues with Netflix Doc, Ai in the Mainstream, & Supergirl makes An Impact
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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Film Era Series Part 2: Favorite Films From the 1980-1990s w/ The No Bustle Podcast
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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Film Era Series: Favorite Films From the 1960-1970s w/ The No Bustle Podcast
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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Is A.I. in the Entertainment Industry Ethical? w/ Evelynn Mimi Jae
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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Ryan Coogler Lays an Original Stake to the Heart of Trendy and Nostalgic films.
April 30, 2025

Ryan Coogler Lays an Original Stake to the Heart of Trendy and Nostalgic films.

SPOILER ALERT!! Instructor Novacaine gives a full review of Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Wait—a mini-series? Check out this week's episode! #Society #PopCulture #RyanCoogler #Sinners #Vampire #Movie #CCN

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Hollywood's Miscasting of DC Comic's John Stewart in Green Lantern Live Action Adaptation
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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Did You Hear The Joke About The Joker & Harley Quinn? The Punchline is Manipulation | Mid Season Return
July 9, 2024

Did You Hear The Joke About The Joker & Harley Quinn? The Punchline is Manipulation | Mid Season Return

Instructors, BK Spades and Novacaine return for our mid-season to discuss the origins of pop culture's most infamous relationship, The Joker and Harley Quinn. Next, they construct a playlist inspired by Joker and Harley thems...

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Born This Way Part 2: X-Men 97 Review Episodes 1-6
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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Is Captain America: Civil War a metaphor for today's politics?
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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Hollywood Shhh- Secrets Revealed: A Look At Quiet On Set.
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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Cult Classic 90s TV Show, Duckman Warned Us About Big Technology and Corporations Running Our Lives
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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Explaining ChatGPT Using South Park; Why You Should Still Be Concerned About ChatGPT
Jan. 30, 2024

Explaining ChatGPT Using South Park; Why You Should Still Be Concerned About ChatGPT

With the rapid evolution & usage of apps like ChatGPT, it was always going to get the attention of South Park creators. With everyone focusing on the major pitfalls of the tech, BK Spadez and Novcaine decide to tackle a more ...

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Doja Cat, Hollyweird, and Religion; Why does most of the Music Industry have a Demonic Era?
Sept. 7, 2023

Doja Cat, Hollyweird, and Religion; Why does most of the Music Industry have a Demonic Era?

Whether it's Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, Marlyn Manson, or Tenacious D;= it seems mainstream music has a questionable affiliation with the occult. BK Spadez and Novacaine give their honest thoughts on how they view ritualistic pract...

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The Real Secret Invasion??? Marvel's Secret Invasion Review
Aug. 24, 2023

The Real Secret Invasion??? Marvel's Secret Invasion Review

From Marvel's Secret Invasion; this week's Ahsoka premiere on Disney Plus; and the speculation of aliens being on Earth for 60 years; nerds have had plenty to talk about recently. Find out whether or not BK Spadez and Novacai...

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Interview with the Indie Club
Feb. 28, 2023

Interview with the Indie Club

The Indie Club is an international rap group poised to push hip-hop to another level. So far they've been successful while putting together some of the coldest, artistic hip-hop we've heard since the 90s. Today we have 3 memb...

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The Alternative Facts of Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Oct. 4, 2022

The Alternative Facts of Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer Story

There is no doubt that Jeffrey Dahmer -is considered by most- to be a monster?! Whatever your feelings, we question whether or not the world needs a new tv story in 2022. Today we discuss just that. We also discuss the inaccu...

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Spoiler Alert! : The Batman, Part One
March 16, 2022

Spoiler Alert! : The Batman, Part One

The Batman has been one of DC's best and most critically successful movie releases in recent memory. So you know BK, Novacaine, & The Guest Host Ace McFly had to review the film. Tap in as they tell what they loved and hated ...

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Media Manipulation
Oct. 14, 2021

Media Manipulation

We talk a bit about how social media is manipulating you by using algorithms. Also, we give our thoughts on Dave Chappelle's Netflix Special The Closer and Superman's super son becoming bi-sexual in the recent pages of DC Com...

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Movie Talk
Feb. 26, 2021

Movie Talk

BK and Novacaine invite JB Smith (JBvTheWorld, JB vs The Podcast) to have some Movie Talk. [Mid Season Break]

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Spotlight: Only One Rhonda
April 17, 2020

Spotlight: Only One Rhonda

Join BK Spadez as he interviews his biggest Spotlight Guest, yet! Internet's hottest sensation, Topless Glamour Model, Only One Rhonda! OOR, gives us a peak into her career, her book,and some tips about getting into the busin...

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Geeking Out w/ guest co-host JB Smith.
March 27, 2020

Geeking Out w/ guest co-host JB Smith.

JB Smith comes in to Co-Host the most random episode of The BK Spadez Show ever. We're feeling the crunch from being quarantined and we're just trying to lighten up the mood. Come through and chill with us. We talk Gundam, Mu...

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