Recent Episodes
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MK350 Keep on Side Eyeing (Our DNA Test, Past Episode Highlights, JHUD,Buffy, Marvel, Whitney, Stagecoach Mary, Racism, Homophobia,Tulsa Oklahoma, Hidden Figures)
Apr 22, 2022 – 01:36:16 -
MK349: What Minority Korner Means to me (What this show has meant, favorite moments, takeaways and hopes for the future)
Apr 19, 2022 – 00:45:37 -
MK348: The Pillars of Caste & Ice Cream (Supreme Court Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson, The Senate Make up, The 8 Pillars of Caste, Moon Knight, History of Black Folks Impact on Ice Cream, Jennifer Hudson)
Apr 15, 2022 – 01:35:25 -
MK347: Get on Up, AGAIN! (Royal Family’s Bad Caribbean Tour, Jared Leto’s Wildin’ Joker, How Well Do You Know the Avengers?)
Apr 12, 2022 – 01:27:30 -
MK346: If You’re Black- Rest is Resistance (The Batman, Moon Knight, Harry Potter Reunion Call Out, The Nap Ministry)
Apr 8, 2022 – 00:41:37 -
MK 345: White Folks, Please Wait 5 Business Days... (The 2022 Oscars, Jussie Smollett Sentencing, Todrick Hall Celeb Big Brother, Worst Things That Have Happened at the Oscars, Problem With Jon Stewart, White People Unpacking Whiteness/Racism)
Apr 2, 2022 – 01:17:26 -
MK344: Get on Up! (Josephine Baker, Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson, Roller Coasters, And Just Like That, Jeopardy, Gay Dog, New Music From Britney, Lightyear Gay Kiss)
Mar 25, 2022 – 01:41:51 -
MK343: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Woman (Ukraine, Racism in Ukraine, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Tupac, Spider Woman Valerie the Librarian)
Mar 18, 2022 – 00:53:46 -
MK342: Shoop that Oup (Don’t Say Gay, Suffragettes: Harriet Forten Purvis, Maria Guadalupe Evangelina, Felice Cohn, Komako Kimura, Zitkala-Ša, American Crime Story: Impeachment)
Mar 11, 2022 – 01:08:08 -
MK341: Doin the Most (TV Gayer Than Ever, Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson, Ray Fisher & DC Continued, Star Wars Fandom Gatekeeping, Todrick Hall)
Mar 4, 2022 – 00:56:36 -
MK340 A Cult & A Con (The Tinder Swindler, Toni Stone, Brian Flores/NFL Racism, Sha’Carri Richardson, Olympics)
Feb 25, 2022 – 00:50:03 -
MK339: Rock Climbing While Black (Affirmative Action Case, Whoopi Goldberg, More Joe Rogen, Euphoria, Anime)
Feb 18, 2022 – 01:07:41 -
MK338: Poetic Justice for Black Andromeda (Black Lady Supreme Court Justice Nominees, Andromeda the Ethiopian Princess, Poetic Justice, Mercury Retrograde)
Feb 11, 2022 – 00:57:45 -
MK337 We Need to Talk About Lynchings (Joss Whedon Interview, Bill Cosby Documentary, History of Lynchings in America)
Feb 4, 2022 – 01:06:16 -
MK 336: SPOILER ALERT! (Spider-Man: No Way Home, Britney Spears vs Jamie Lynn Spears, Black History Month Book Challenge)
Jan 28, 2022 – 00:45:32 -
MK335: STILL Doin it for Ourselves! (Russell City, The 355, Insecure Finale, Yellow Jackets, Rotten Tomatoes)
Jan 21, 2022 – 00:48:59 -
MK334: Doin it for Ourselves! (Golden Globes, Seneca Village, Rule of 3: Betty White, Sidney Poitier, Bob Saget)
Jan 14, 2022 – 00:46:52 -
MK333 Cut for Time
Jan 7, 2022 – 00:24:31 -
MK332 The Annual “You Got Kwanzaa’d!” Special
Dec 24, 2021 – 00:57:44 -
MK331: These Are A Few of Our Favorite Things 2021
Dec 17, 2021 – 01:09:29 -
MK330 Single All The Way At The Gym (Holiday Survival Guide, Gay Gym Stories, Queer Holiday Movies)
Dec 10, 2021 – 00:38:05 -
MK329: The Harder they RENT (Tick Tick Boom..!, Real Life Cowfolk of The Harder They Fall, Steven Sondheim, Jonathan Larson, Lucy & Ricky Casting, RENT)
Dec 3, 2021 – 01:13:07 -
NEW MK328: Reclaiming Woke (Dionne Warwick on Twitter, Critical Race Theory, Vin Diesel vs. The Rock, Kyle Rittenhouse, Ahmaud Arbery)
Nov 26, 2021 – 00:56:14 -
MK327: Breaking News! (Passing, Recognizing Native American/Indigenous Heritage Month, AstroWorld, #FreedBritney, Astroworld)
Nov 19, 2021 – 01:11:37 -
MK326: Thirsty for Marvel (Eternals Spoiler Free Character Breakdown, The Harder They Fall, JayZ on Chappelle, Kelis DJing?)
Nov 12, 2021 – 01:24:45 -
MK325: Space Sisters (Oscar Issac + Pedro Pascal, Historical Trailblazer Mexican Transgender Soldier Ameilo Robles Ávila, The Owl House, Sh*t & Champagne Streaming)
Nov 5, 2021 – 00:46:35 -
MK324: We Need A Resolution (Dave Chappelle/Netflix Transphobia, Rust Set Tragic Shooting, Dia De Los Muertos History & How not to Appropriate, Aaliyah)
Oct 29, 2021 – 01:09:12 -
MK323: Eternally Yours (Marvel’s Eternals Red Carpet Premiere, Tlatelolco Massacre, Colin Powell, Why Ruby Rose Left Batwoman, LuLa Rich, The Way Down)
Oct 22, 2021 – 01:28:52 -
MK BONUS EP: Block Party (Janet Varney, Renee Colvert, James Arthur M.)
Oct 19, 2021 – 00:36:42 -
MK322: Read the Label (Marvel’s What If... Jesy of Little Mix Solo & Blackfishing, Perfectionism + Characteristics of White Supremacy, Stoicism + Black Stoics)
Oct 15, 2021 – 01:30:46 -
MK321: Boars Will Be Boars (Trilogy of #FreeBritney Docs, Shakira Attacked, Broadway Abuse, Over-Indexing on Gender, COVID Stigmas & Trauma)
Oct 8, 2021 – 00:57:13 -
MK320: It’s Always the Boyfriend (Underreported Missing Black Women, Drake & Underaged Girls, Historic Queer Latinx Game Changers, Black Celebs & Covid)
Oct 1, 2021 – 01:12:41 -
MK319 The Medium is The Message (Emmy’s so White, DWTS, Mendez v. Westminster, Y The Last Man, Fashion & Style Tips for Personal Empowerment)
Sep 24, 2021 – 01:12:15 -
MK318 The Selenadad! (Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month, Remembering 9/11, AOC at the MET Gala, Fun Facts About Selena, Branqueamento/Blaquemento)
Sep 17, 2021 – 01:32:02 -
MK 317 R.A.I.N. On Me (Shang-Chi, Texas’ Terrible New Laws, QForce, Tactics for Dealing/Confronting People Who Trigger You)
Sep 10, 2021 – 01:20:45 -
MK 316 Get Into Therapy, But Not Conversion Therapy (Pray Away, White Lotus, Parental Leave, Conversion Therapy, R. Kelly Trial)
Sep 3, 2021 – 01:16:58 -
MK 315: Sissy That Census! (Spider-Man Trailer, Only Fans Sex Ban, 2020 Census Data, White Population Shrinking?, Cis Women in Drag)
Aug 27, 2021 – 01:26:46 -
MK 314: The Colonialism Effect (Haiti, This is Pop, Jeopardy, Sinbad, Kazam, Fun Black Fiction, Boyz II Men, LeVar Burton, Beckett)
Aug 20, 2021 – 01:12:58 -
MK313: HBeyCU (Beyoncé Interview, History of HBCU’s, Bye Cuomo, Dealing with Anger towards Unvaxxed)
Aug 13, 2021 – 01:20:57 -
MK 312: Lil Nas X Saves the Day (Simone Biles, Scar Jo vs. Disney, Womens Sports Outfits, Ed Buck & Murder of Black Queer Men, Lil Nas X vs DaBaby, Homophobia in Hip Hop)
Aug 6, 2021 – 01:22:46 -
MK311: What Happened to You, Boo (Black Widow, Oprah’s Book on Trauma, Masters of the Universe, A Quiet Place II, Pandemy Rages On)
Jul 30, 2021 – 01:25:57 -
MK310: Racism in UK Football & Penis Rockets (Colorism in Teen Dramas, Loki, Fast 9, History of racism in European Soccer/Football, Jeff Bezos Penis Rocket)
Jul 23, 2021 – 01:21:55 -
MK309: Don't Mess With the Liberacos (Britney's Testimony, MK Summer Rewind: History of the Pink Triangle, Black Amusement Parks of the Past)
Jul 2, 2021 – 01:26:18 -
MK308 Homework Done: A+ (Queer Caribbean Stories, Sha’Carri Richardson, Music Industry Failing Diversity Report Card, Red Table Talk: Paris Jackson & Willow Smith, Stonewall & Anheuser-Busch , UEFA & Manuel Neur’s Rainbow Band)
Jun 25, 2021 – 01:02:29 -
MK307: Twice As Hard to Get Half As Much, & I’m Coming for Everything (In The Heights & Colorism, 8 Afro Latinos to Celebrate, Real Housewives of New York, Gossip Girl Reboot, Juneteenth)
Jun 18, 2021 – 01:26:56 -
MK306: All Those Sailors!!! (8 Uprisings Before Stonewall, Lavender Scare, VP Harris & Immigration, No Gay Love Island, War on Critical Race Theory)
Jun 11, 2021 – 01:20:45 -
MK305: The Minority Korner Ball (History of Ball Culture, History of Nickelodeon, HBO’s Legendary, Genera+ion, Queer Characters in Cartoons, Blue’s Clues Pride Song, Laverne Cox)
Jun 4, 2021 – 01:33:13 -
EP304: Doin’ the Most (The Underground Railroad, Gay Samurai’s, George Floyd 1 Yr Later, Anna Paquin/Biphobia, Sexism in Yearbook Photos, Tessa Thompson/Taika Waititi/Rita Ora, Sandman Casting, Central Park Karen)
May 28, 2021 – 01:21:58 -
EP303: Gaylords Gotta Do, What A Gaylords Gotta Do (Little Mix, Yasuke: Black Samurai, Black Superman, LaKeith Stanfield, Anti-Semitism, Dunning Kruger Effect)
May 21, 2021 – 01:24:26 -
EP302: It's A Family Affair (Pose Season 3, History of Queer Polynesian Culture, Anti Trans Bills, Anti Protest Bills, AAPI Historical Influence on Queer Culture, Critical Race Theory)
May 14, 2021 – 01:29:50
Recent Reviews
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jackitupVolumeWould love to listen to podcast while I’m driving but the volume is too low Even in my headphones
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iKnerdADJUST VOLUMEI absolutely love this podcast, HOWEVER ADJUST THE VOLUME!! The volume levels on this podcast are just outright awful. Please adjust the volume somehow.
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Waiting For Verity WillisWhat have you done to meI was listening to another podcast and the host started to say “pand-“ and my brain immediately filled in “emi Lovato.” Someday, I may find it in my heart to forgive you for that. Great podcast, though.
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aosmitty13James and his content are excellentJames is such a brilliant and entertaining host who brings a light to even the darkest topics while still educating people on their far reaching implications!
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AJST1987You really will live, laugh, learn, and playI’ve been listening to Minority Korner ever since I saw James on the Black Panther Purple Carpet in 2018 and was like “Oooo who is that with that gorgeous smile?” 😂 Looking him up, I’ve found Minority Korner and never looked back. A lot of political podcasts can get hectic, but not here. I am always listening every week while driving and have a good ole time. James has really developed this podcast into something special, making improvements and listening to feedback. You can tell he really cares about making a difference in the world. Each week, he has a different guest on the podcast as they talk about different topics from political issues, to comic book movies. There’s never a dull moment and I feel fulfilled each week after listening. Give them a shot, you will not regret it!
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StarfallzGood content but hard to hearI really appreciate the content of this podcast but it is mixed so faintly that I have to turn up the volume all the way to be able to hear it. :/
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CB201900875Love it!This is a great podcast!
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ethomas207Nobody makes black history more engagingI’ve been listening to this podcast for about 6 months now and I look forward to a new drop every Friday. James is amazing and has consistently wonderful guest partners. I have learned a TON of history, had fun listening to discussions on pop culture, current events and more. Kwanzaa 101 was outstanding. His 25 minute check in after the capitol riots was everything I needed at that moment. Feels like I have a weekly visit with friends who leave me better off than when I joined the conversation. Do yourself a favor and subscribe.
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andyg723A shining light in these troubled timesA very informative podcast that helps to contextualize the news right now. I’ve found myself still very stressed and listening to this podcast has helped me deal with that by providing actual information and direct actions we can take. A must-listen to any podcast library.
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Erudy163827638263Great find! Needa mention the sound quality.Love love love the show! Have been listening without fail for the better part of a year. Super informative every episode. And yal are so sweet and charismatic, that it truly feels like I’m listening to a couple of my friends give me the facts on topics I wouldn’t have known otherwise. I wanted to quickly mention something on a technical level though. Something has happened in the past several weeks, where your sound has completely faded out in the apple podcasts app. Like I can’t even hear you at all unless I have whatever listening device turned up to the top volume(have tried in my car, with headphones, and two different sound systems). That comes with the problem of feedback and fuzz coming through if I have the volume high enough to hear your voices. I’m still listening every week, but wanted to bring it to your attention just in case there is an easy fix with the post production mixing. Seriously keep it up. Absolutely favorite podcast of 2020. I can’t wait to learn more!
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43BexInformative, entertaining and funJames and co. bring so much. This show balances fun pop culture, serious discussions about current events, and history lessons that have been overlooked. When things get heavy, James and guests are good about sitting in it, then propelling the listeners to do something about it. They make it look effortless, but it’s special to have a show that looks at the good and the bad that doesn’t leave you feeling horrible, but, instead, empowered.
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NoraSpaceAceMore Disabled Folks, Please!A truly excellent podcast, fun and engaging! My only issue is how little disability rights are talked about. Given the fact that we’re in a global health crisis atm I’m surprised we haven’t heard an episode addressing anything from a disabled perspective in recent months. Voter suppression via inaccessibility, healthcare, and day-to-day casual ableism all can and should be addressed by disabled activists on this podcast. Please don’t forget us! Still giving y’all five stars because I truly do love this pod
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2StephaGreat history lessonsI love how this show compares what is going on now with things that have happened in the past. I have learned a lot, and love that. The host James is great. One thing that is kind of irritating though is when Nnekay is on, she interrupts and talks over the host a lot. At first I thought that it was a problem with the audio’s timing, but I’ve noticed it on multiple episodes.
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Therapy JunkieLiteral Therapy!I recently started listening to Minority Korner and LOVE it. I’ve been wanting to educate myself on black history and current events, but every source I tried overwhelmed and depressed me in a huge way. MK has the perfect blend of levity and gravity to help me face hard truths about my culture and belief systems. Because, get this! Bouncing back and forth between happy, playful emotional spaces and painful, heavy ones is a therapeutic technique (somatic experiencing) that allows one to process difficult concepts without feeling existentially threatened by them. Thank you for pulling me out of my one-note ignorance in a way I could handle!
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Grace E. H.Wonderful, important, and educational.I started listening to Minority Korner recently and it has been really important to me. Thanks to MK and other resources and creators, I’m learning about history I never knew happened and the realities of life in my country. I love this podcast SO MUCH.
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genemaggioLove this show!I love the perspective and tone of this show. The topics feel relevant and also carry an important theme. Great guests and a perfect host. Keep it up!
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JML2988I love this show SO muchMinority Korner is INCREDIBLE and I am so thankful for it! It’s funny, informative, well-researched, thought-provoking, and entirely lovely. One of my all-time favorites
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Kitten a Little BitShould be requiredI recommend this podcast to so many people. It has helped me learn so much. I love James, and all the guest hosts.
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HahahjkdeaEpisode 254Anyone who wants Agent Orange out of office NEEDS to listen to this episode.
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BarennakerIncredibleI can’t get enough, it’s so phenomenal. Y’all are doing such incredible and meaningful work. Thank you thank you thank you.
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Ken..CPowerful and educationalYou need to hear this. I need to hear this. Fascinating, insightful, moving stories, both personal and historical. It is so important to learn and hear these things that we (esp. us cis white het male old guys) do not learn or hear about. Wish I had started listening before now.
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A. R. KingLove Love Lovemy podkasting (get it? Korner? podkast?) experience was looking a little White™️ about two years ago, and when listening to another Max Fun show an ad for MK popped up and changed my podcast feed for the better—as someone who is queer and mixed race, listening to james and friends speak on things i care about, being honestly be SO relatable and funny is a breath of fresh air! only just now realized i never left a review and had to fix it IMMEDIATELY. listen to minority korner for great info, activism, and that one Patti Lupone “where are my backup singers?!” video forever on repeat in your head.
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Your girl, EllieYour girl, EllieDoing my part to give reparations by un-selecting all of the white-hosted MaxFun shows I listen to and only aiming my donations at the incredible Black-hosted shows like y'all. But that can be our little secret. Love you all and love the podcast!
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AquaPhinThank you, thank you, thank youI’m so thankful for this podcast. It’s incredible that it’s there! All the time! For free! Every episode is full of information and eye-opening takes. I couldn’t ask for more from a podcast.
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gnomes88What happened to Nnekay???She was the only intelligent voice in the show. Really bummed she’s gone
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rjp94109Amazing podcastI recently started listening to this podcast and have been learning so much about black history and anti racism. I love James’s (and Nnekey’s) energy and he makes me laugh. So it’s the perfect combo of educational and fun. Love love love. Thank you James!!!
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drmrsharperlove this show!I’m a recent subscriber and I’m totally hooked! I look forward to the next funny, insightful, well-researched episode that keeps learning about intersectional topics entertaining and engaging. I especially appreciate the fact-check segment that shows such an admirable commitment to accountability and accuracy in reporting and journalism. Love you, James, keep it up!
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WhatevercoveEssential listeningMinority Korner is at the top of my must-listen list each week. It views pop culture and current events through an intersectional lens, which has helped me see the world beyond my position of white, cis male privilege... which has in turn helped me to be a better human being. No hyperbole. But it’s more than just that; this show is entertaining as hell. Good for heart, mind, and soul, Minority Korner is an easy 5 star recommend for me.
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surbertshortsLearning so much!As a white lady, I have learned so much from this podcast and also laughed. Thanks for doing the work, it appreciate it!
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Penumbra FanUtter DelightEvery time I plug into MK I feel seen, get a dose of much needed cultural and historical perspective, and laugh every other minute. Thanks for this amazing podcast!
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soheilleviEngaging, Entertaining, and Educational!Minority Korner is a delight to listen to. James Arthur is an amazing and charismatic host, and he manages to find amazing guests every time from all walks of life. The perspectives that are offered on current events and topics in this podcast are fantastic, and it’s also incredibly informative. I have learned a great deal that I would not have known otherwise just from this podcast. In addition to being educational, the podcast is incredibly engaging and funny. I won’t even realize that an hour has gone by when I finish an episode, because to never fails to hold your focus. Can not recommend enough!
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ArconnaA Much Needed VoiceWhile the show is listed as comedy (and, indeed, it is pretty funny), I especially appreciated James' (and his guests') effort to provide insight into an intersectional view of the world. Their pride flag episode is deeply informative while offering the hosts' persponal perspective on its current use. Basically, there's so much to get out of this show, whether you share the identities discussed or just want to know more. It's worth every second!
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Mabimbam fanLove it!I don't listen on Apple Podcasts, so I signed in just to leave this review. Minority Korner is must listen material every week. I love the episodes that give historical perspectives on modern problems.
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DreamWeaverCatExcellent!This podcast is so fantastic! It's open, honest, geeky, educational, and so lovely in so many ways. A wonderful combination of history, current events, pop culture, and so much more, delivered with insight and a lot of heart. Highlighting a lot of truths I had no idea about and giving me tangible action that I can take in my community. Highly recommend!!!
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Teresa MaeDarlingFound this through the MBMBAM feed drop and have made it a part of my regular weekly podcasts. Thank you for all the history, thoughtful conversations, and fun chats!
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graceem50EmpoweringThis podcast gave me both the courage and the information to stand up to my family and speak about anti-racism.
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Ecarg SmadaEye opener-Absolutely in love with this podcast. After listening to the feed drop episode I had to go back in the archives and WOW I have learned so much. Every episode reveals truths I didn’t see prior, and pushes for tangible action. After every episode I feel empowered to step up, speak up, listen, and make changes in my community. I’m so glad I was exposed to this platform for growth and change! Thank you Minority Korner!
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KateMunzAMAZING podcastI could listen to James intereview people all day. Extremely thoughtful and informative, James and his guests cover everything from pop culture to current politcal events (and history too!). His connection with each of his interviewees is everything and there are times I can't help but laugh outloud because they are so funny together. Also my favorite parts are when James synthesizes an idea, it's almost like a 4th wall moment where he's speaking directly to his audience. It's beautiful and moving each time. I'm a Max Fun memeber because of this podcast!
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lydiasaurusrexMy new favorite podcast!I recently was put on to this podcast via MBMBAM, and now I recommend it to everyone now who trying to learn or want to learn more. I laugh and cry during almost every episode and I love it and thank you for this show! ✊🏼
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MadameMacbethInformationI have learned so much in the short few weeks I have listened to this pod. The history deep dives are interesting and I wish they taught us these things in school. I thought it may have had something to do with going to school in the south but even my northern friends did not know about these things. Time to redo those history books folks. Thank you James!!
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thefaeriesrevengeNo one but Disney villains wants poison applesJames's metaphor about poison apples is so apt. Every week he has something so quotable. Loved last week's plastic bag blowing against a fence.
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D3athm0nk33Love it!Wish I'd found this podcast sooner! Very informative takes on everything from pop culture to historical and present day events. Also makes room for humor and positivity at times.
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pod_1!Great PodcastI love this podcast! It’s super educational and engaging!
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ArdentAsheThis podcast is AMAZING!I was introduced to this podcast by the feed drop on MBMBAM and I am SO glad I was! Although I am a trans non-binary queer person I am white and was raised very strict conservative and (negatively) religious. I am so thankful for this podcast and the energy put into it constantly and that it is available so that I am able to continually learn and learn and keep learning and unlearning all the things I need to learn and unlearn. Just thank you! It’s amazing and literally EVERYONE should be listening to it all the time!
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leslieguzzmannI love this podcast!Found this podcast recently and I love it! I learn so much and James is so energetic and funny and he has such great chemistry with all his co hosts. Also heard about Vote Save America from him and adopted a state 🤘 Thanks for the amazing content James :)
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rls94Must Listen!!!Really good show that not only tackles real issues with facts and information but has a lot of personality and is a pleasure to listen to.
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Kiddoc73First time listener, late to the podThank you for putting together an excellent podcast that is both entertaining and educational. As a cis white male, I am far from completely woke, but I’m trying to open my eyes. Keep putting the love and energy you do into this great work, especially the Rewinds now, a nice way of catching up with previous episodes. Again, thank you so much!
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winnisquamEntertaining, Educational, ExcellentAs a white male who grew up with many privileges, I’ve been trying to listen more to voices of people of color and LGBTQ individuals. I love this podcast because not only do I get an opportunity to gain some perspective, I also find it very funny and entertaining. Two thumbs up, check it out! PS, thanks to this podcast, I was inspired to “adopt a Senate race” and yesterday, for the first time, I made 41 calls on behalf of the Maine Democratic Party in the hopes of flipping the Senate. Thank you for the actionable ideas!
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Mmmmmagic3461So grateful for this showMy actual name is Karen, and this show is helping me not be “a Karen.“ Much needed in understanding history and current events! I am so grateful to James and guests!
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pullse0202Thank you!Thank you for creating this podcast and putting yourself out there. I really appreciate learning the views and experiences of others. As a sys white woman I wasn’t sure where to turn as it is way to exhausting to ask my minority friends to inform me. This podcast is funny, informational and like talking to a best friend. Please don’t stop and thank you for your hard work!
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