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We're going on hiatus! News and notes through the 5m mark. After that, dap (twitter.com/dpisdope) rattles off thank yous for the podcast. Intro and background music by Shruggs (www.soundcloud.com/shrggs) Interested in the people listed? Awesome, here's where you can support them: MMHMM, Girl Podcast - mmhmmgirl.co OG Penn - ogtoldme.tumblr.com Jonel, UPLFTRS - uplftrs.com Zoe' - zoesamudzi.com Anthony J. Williams - medium.com/@anthoknees Tony Peralta - peraltaproject.com Caroline  - carolinepragerconrad.com Alece  - about.me/alece Hadiyah  - hbcutostartup.com Evelyn from The Internets - http://bit.ly/2i8ONxM Mamou & Odilcia - nookandkranny.com Obatala & Theo - cloudstheseries.com Shirah Dedman - mocmada.org Maya SongBird - http://soundcloud.com/mayasongbird Tonja & Berook - cinemabunpodcast.com Beejus - beejus.com Salima & Jaeki - badrapfilm.com Tsedi - soundcloud.com/tsedi Yetunde - yetundeolagbaju.com Justi

Christmas is over. And Kwanzaa is about to get it popping. So, here's a bonus episode that we recorded back in October. In this one, Jonel (@uplftrs) rejoins us on the couch to talk about...everything. From hip-hop podcast beef to real beef to heartbreak to scandals at liberal arts colleges to Faith Evans' alleged cooty-cat being flashed to recapping some of the best things in music and TV, dap (@dapisdope) and Jonel get into it. There's no interlude since this is a shorter episode, so hang in there! To support Jonel or buy some of his dope gear, go hit www.uplftrs.com. TW: Some very brief allusions to sexual abuse. Intros and interludes by the one and only Shruggs (www.soundcloud.com/shrggs). Photo credit goes to Brandyn (instagram.com/ybrandn).

Awww snap ya'll, it's the end of the season! In this episode, ATLien Kalena (@KalebaPlz) of the ReelSnobs podcast (@ReelSnobs) joins us to talk about Donald Glover's blackness hurricane of a show, Atlanta. In the first half, Kalena eloquently goes in on the history of the black sitcom and understanding the relationship between real-life blackness and blackness on-screen. From there, dap (@dapisdope) steers the discussion towards depictions of black poverty and they discuss their favorite moments from the show itself. Interlude at 46m45s. In the second half of the show, the two discuss the ReelSnobs podcast (both past and present) and Kalena's adventures in Atlanta's film industry. From her own origins to a few major keys for budding film professionals, she tells all. Things wind down with RD recommendations and a very militant sidenote from Mr. House Timbs himself. REELYDOPE Recommendations at 1h11m22s. Intros and interludes by Shruggs. To catch up on the ReelSnobs podcast and support, hit up h

The writer + director, Kim Nunley (@kimnunley) + April Abeyta (@sevenminfilm), behind 7 Minutes to Closing join Dap (@dapisdope) on this episode! Note: Dap apologizes for the hotness of some of audio here. We've been recording on a new setup. In the first half, they discuss their background, how they came to the script and the production process itself. Interlude at 29m35s. In the second half of the show, Dap asks more questions and the creative duo dives into topics like indie filmmaking, how trees are social creatures and what their favorite films are. REELYDOPE Recommendations arrive at 59m31s. To learn more about the film and the team, visit http://sevenminutestoclosing.com/. Intros and interludes by Shruggs.

In this episode, Ya Girl Brittney (@xobritdear) joins dap (@dapisdope). The first half of the show covers Brittany's awesome self and her work in the tech/web design space. Other topics include being black in the tech space, Brittany's many self-help offerings, her love of Miyazaki films, and her creative inspirations. Interlude at 24m24s. The second half of the show covers the politics of "Black Girl Magic" + "Carefree Black Girls." Discussion includes Alicia Keys' recent "no makeup" fiasco, the struggle for black women to just be human, and Mary J. Blige's rise to permanent auntydom. REELYDOPE Recommendations are at 42m30s. Intros and interludes by Shruggs. (soundcloud.com/shrggs) Find Brittany's shenanigans, podcasts and work at: https://www.xobritdear.com/ Folks mentioned + articles: Amy PorterfieldMelissa Kimble + #blkcreatives Doreen St. Felix article - www.mtv.com/news/2936762/on-carefree-black-boys/

Shaun (@NoTotally) of the storied No, Totally podcast joins Dap (@dapisdope) in this episode of #rdrpod. Instead of having a super planned conversation, you can listen to the two of them cover the politics of editing media, racism, alliances between black and asian communities, supporting indie creators, what does a good interviewer look like, the process of production and storytelling in podcasting and new media, and more. The Fox News broadcast being mentioned at the beginning of the episode is entailed here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jesse-watters-chinatown_us_57f5324de4b032545262e487 Interlude at 32m10s. REELYDOPE Recommendations at 56m26s. To support Shaun, you can check out his podcast and Patreon here: http://nototally.com/ https://www.patreon.com/nototally Intros and interludes by Shruggs.(www.soundcloud.com/shrggs)

In this episode, Shanti (@blackampersand) joins dap (@dapisdope). Together they dive into a Focal Point discussion of Frances Bodomo's 2016 short film, Boneshaker, starring Quvenzhané Wallis. Topics include: femininity, the symbolism of water v fire, spirituality, the Black Southern Gothic, self-determination as a child, and more. Interlude at 26m27s. After that, Shanti gets into how her blog, The Black Ampersand (http://blackampersand.co/), began and why it's so important. Topics here include black queerness and intersectionality, self-love, self-care, storytelling, and more. REELYDOPE Recommendations at 46m06s. TW: some discussion of queerphobia. Intros & interludes by Shruggs (soundcloud.com/shrggs) Boneshaker can be found here: https://vimeo.com/183085974

Okay, this is a long episode. But it's worth it! In it, we devote our entire convo to Barry Jenkin's tour de force, Moonlight. From the characters to protecting Chiron, to understanding the politics of black trauma and queerness on-screen, Betty and Dap discuss it all. Afterwards, things get weird as Betty refuses to go home. Interlude at 36m49s. Interlude at 50m03s. REELYDOPE Recommendations at 1h14m53s. Please Note: We're 5 episodes away from the end of Season 4. Updates about what happens after this season ends will be doled out accordingly! TW: Some allusions to sexual abuse. Intros and interludes by Shruggs. (www.soundcloud.com/shrggs)

Dap's (@dapisdope) homie Bennett D. Bennett (@theacecapade) joins us on this episode to talk everyone's black-ass uncle and his show, Luke Cage. In this long, rambling conversation, the two get into why they liked the Netflix show, things they didn't like, respectability politics, colorism, all the awesome easter eggs for New Yorkers and black folk, the politics of representation, the amazing cast characters, and more. TW: Some discussion of sexual abuse. Intros & interludes by Shruggs (www.soundcloud.com/shrggs)

Happy Halloween ya'll! In this episode, Summer Mason (@verano.mason) joins Dap (@dapisdope). The first half of the episode focuses on the 2014 horror film, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. From queering on-screen violence to the importance of sound and black & white, they get into it. The second half of the show focuses on Summer's fight to stay black, a woman, and creative in the media industry and academia. Discussion covers racism, her creative agency ONX, and anti-cooning shoes. TW: Brief discussion sexual violence. Original photography by Perwana Nazif (@per.wa.na). Intros & Interludes by Shruggs! The East Bay Express article on Summer's college experience can be found here: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/cal-student-calls-for-more-black-voices-in-film-studies/Content?oid=4604842

Okay, the real title of this episode is "Canadian Bear Sex." But, we didn't want it coming up in the wrong Google searches lol. Adam (@awkeller510) joined Dap (@dapisdope) on this episode to talk The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy from 2005. In the midst of comparing the book to the film, they also got into some discussions of what is the Internet, how are we becoming a "post-human" society, and whether or not they'd stick a translating fish in their ear. After that, things got....weird and bestiality became it's own convo. Blame them watching Black Mirror, blame it on the lack of alcohol. Whatever you do blame it on, it's kinda funny. So enjoy. TW: Some conversation of bestiality and cannibalism. Intros and interludes by Shruggs.

Bonus episode in ya earholes! In this one, dap (@dapisdope) sits down with the chill af brother Barry Jenkins (@bandrybarry), director of Moonlight and Medicine for Melancholy. Topics include: the film's origins with the stage play "In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue" by Tarell Alvin McCraney, the process of bringing Southern Blackness in Miami to the screen, intimacy, and Barry's love of chopped & screwed music.

In this episode, Maisha of 3 Sirens Podcast (@3sirenspodcast) joins dap (@dapisdope) to talk about Daniel Radcliffe's 2016 film, Imperium. Topics include: white nationalism and fascism, white guilt, figuring out which of your white friends is racist, and more. After that, Maisha tells us how awesome Buffalo, NY is, podcasting as a black woman (with other black women) and why you should listen to her podcast. TW: Some discussion of extreme racism/racist violence and queerphobia. Intros and interludes by Shruggs.

Artist Desi Mundo and filmmaker Spencer Wilkinson join @dapisdope on this episode to talk about their documentary, Alice Street. The film covers the fight to preserve the cultural heritage of 14th and Alice Street in downtown Oakland, where the Malonga Center for the Arts and Hotel Oakland are located. Topics on this episode include: gentrification, preserving the arts in Oakland, the process of making a documentary about artists, the history of Oakland's creative and cultural scene, and more. A short film related to the documentary will be shown on October 13th the Red Bay Coffee warehouse during the Matatu Festival of Stories in Oakland. You can find tickets here: http://www.matatufestival.org/alice-street/ Original photography by Pancho Pescador. (@panchopescador on IG). Intros and interludes by Shruggs. [This episode is sponsored by Sky Oak Co. Use code REELYDOPE at SkyOakCo.com for 15% off any purchase.]

The Bag Ladies podcast (@Bag_Ladiez), Lina & Estephanie, join us on this epic episode! First, they talk Netflix's The Get Down with Dap (@dapisdope). Then they get into how their podcast started, why we love podcasting, and reflect on 'millennial' struggles in 2016. TW: Some discussion of queerphobia. Intros & interludes by Shruggs. [This episode is sponsored by Sky Oak Co. Hit up www.skyoakco.com for 15% off your order with code REELYDOPE.]

Note: This episode was recorded *before* Lena Dunham showed her ass earlier this month! Patrice Peck (@SpeakPatrice) of Creme (and so much more) joins Dap (@dapisdope) to talk Girls and Broad City. After dragging Lena Dunham for a bit and discussing the politics of appropriation, culture, and representation, the two discuss Patrice's business venture, Creme. Intros & interludes by Shruggs. [This episode is sponsored by Sky Oak Co! Go hit up their store @ www.skyoakco.com and use code 'REELYDOPE' for 15% off your purchase.]

In this episode, Pastor Lyvonne Briggs (@proverbsthepoet) comes through to discuss faith, blackness, and their intersections with the Netflix film Second Coming. After that, she and Dap (@dapisdope) discuss food, Oakland, the importance of black narratives, and more. Intros and interludes by Shruggs! Original photography by Michael Young (IG: @mikerashad). TW: Discussion of sexual violence, suicide, and domestic abuse. [This episode is sponsored by Sky Oak Co! Go hit up their store @ skyoakco.com and use code REELYDOPE for 15% off your order.]

WELCOME BYKE TO SEASON 4 FAM! In the season opener, Dap (@dapisdope) and Adam (@awkeller510) hopped in a time machine to talk Stranger Things. After defending Barb's good honor and trashing Steve, they talk about what they're excited to see this fall, Bourne spy movies, and more. Intros and interludes by that boy Shruggs! TW: discussion of sexual violence. [We're proud to announce this episode is sponsored by Sky Oak Co! Go hit up their store @ www.skyoakco.com and use code 'REELYDOPE' for 15% off your purchase.]

Happy Labor Day Weekend! We're kicking off season 4 with an bonus episode. Dap (@dapisdope) got to sit down with Justin Tipping (@justintipping), director of KICKS. Together, they chop it up about the film, East Bay, and more. KICKS comes out Sept 9th here in the Bay and Sept 16th nationwide. Go support! TW: Discussion of gun violence. [This episode is sponsored by Sky Oak Co. Hit up their store @ www.skyoakco.com and use code 'REELYDOPE' for 15% off your purchase.]

Yooo! This is the final episode for Season 3! Many moons back we took over @Blavity's Snapchat, got drunk, watched Commando, and recorded a pod. That pod however disappeared into the ether, because of life. Thankfully, by the grace of Adam & Kevin, we were able to get it together and make it pretty for you. So strap in, put on your favorite 80's songs, and listen to us experience and dissect the ridiculous greatness of Commando. We look forward to seeing ya'll again in Season 4, starting 9.7.16! TW: Discussion of queerphobia & gun violence. Intros and interludes by @Shrggs.