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Season 2

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. 17, 2025

Do We Really Need The Billboard Charts Anymore? Hip-Hop Shut Out Of The Billboard Top 40

In this session, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine discuss Hip-Hop not making the Top 40 for the 1st time in 30+ years. Which is more relevant Hip-Hop or The Billboard itself. Our duo covers many topics within the topic fro...

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Nov. 7, 2025

We Filmed This The Day Before Halloween!!

Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine, along with the Student Section, have conversation about some of their favorite monsters, candy, and family-friendly Halloween movies.

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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. 24, 2025

The Marvelously Unique Story of Mister Tiq Milan

The Story of Mister Tiq Milan is a unique because it's not the usual coming out story but still just as powerful.

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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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Oct. 3, 2025

BK Spades Gets Roasted By His Own Daughter

Instructor BK Spades' only and favorite Daughter comes to the rescue to fill in for Instructor Novacaine. The daddy-daughter duo talks about anime, superheroes, movies, and dating preferences. BK Spades gets roasted by his da...

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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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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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April 8, 2025

The Feud of Friends: The Big Three, Broken Freindships, and WWE

Instructor Novacaine invites gym teacher-turned-substitute JB for a much-needed story time about “The Big Three”: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi. They talk about the drama between them, who’s right or wrong, and what ...

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March 11, 2025

The Reality of Trafficing with guest Julian Diaz

Instructors BK Spades and Novacain interview Julian Diaz ( The Dapper Barbarian Show) about the reality of human trafficking, internet safety, and his non-profit organization Mission 991. #trafficingawareness #trafficking #bo...

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Feb. 25, 2025

Captain America: A Brave New Perspective; Our thoughts on Captain America: Brave New World

Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine give their unique perspectives on Captain America: Brave New World! The Syllabus includes: 3 Things they love about the film. Which actor should be replaced? What was hated in the movie? Wh...

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Feb. 11, 2025

President Trump "Reshapes" America. Evil Reed Richards, is that you??

President Donald Trump hit a historical high on executive orders, and it's hard to miss the aftermath of his power. That being said, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine noticed just how eerily similar his motives are to one o...

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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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