Back of the Theater Podcast (general)

We talk about the critical acclaim of the 13th and the financial failure of The Birth of a Nation.

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We discuss Nate Parke's The Birth of A Nation.  What is the best way to handle it?  We talk mental health and Han's big break.

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We finish up. 

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We start with a discussion about the latest shootings in Tulsa and Charlotte.  We play some clips of stupid Ray Lewis being stupid.  And arrows in our quivers.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Dr. Bill Grant joins the show yet again.  We talk Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, The French Laundry and Menelek's feet.

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"Kat" is is a cultural architect with a focus in things that are progressive and Black.  She is a full time professor of Literature at Montgomery County Community College.  Her company, Lil SoSo Productions is well known in DC and can be found at www.lilsoso.com

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Vacation is over.  Hans and I talk Chris Brown, Nick Cannon, Kaepernick, and Paul Mooney.  Did we miss something?  Call us! 646-504-5476

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We are on vacation.

 

In our first Episode, We talk about the Superbowl, Film Critic Armond White and the state of Black Television.  Hans tells a story about being on the set of Whitney Houston's last music video. We end the show with a conversation about screenwriting.

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This will be our last show for 3 weeks.  We talk about the latest big budget debacle Suicide Squad.  The Christian Bale meltdown returns and the Passion of The Christ.

See you all in September.

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Hans is mad at Menelek.  We then talk about how to deal with grief and forgiveness.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Hans reports from location in Philly.  Menelek is tired.  Silliness happens.

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Hans is out.  Bill Grant joins the show.  We talk Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.  We then dive into a film discussion.  Menelek and Bill talk about meeting each other at Colorado College 18 years ago.

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We start the show with a discussion of homophobia in hip hop.  We then discuss yet another police shooting.  Menelek eats at a very expensive restaurant. 

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Hans is on the road.  Menelek talks about some of some of the greatest openings in film history.

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Roya Rastegar is the Director of Programming at the LA Film Festival. For the past decade, she has worked for a range of festivals, including Tribeca, Sundance, and the Santa Cruz Woman of Color Film Festival. Roya’s writing on race and popular culture has appeared in various outlets, including The Nation, IndieWire, and The Huffington Post. Before joining the LA Film Festival,  Roya taught at Bryn Mawr College after receiving her PhD in the History of Consciousness from the University of California, under the guidance of Angela Y. Davis.

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Menelek's son won't stay in his crib.  Hans gives some advice.  We then talk about religion and the recent mass shooting in Orlando. 

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Hans is out.  Menelek rambles about Ali.  And Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven

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We talk about the Netflix Documentary "The Mask You Live In".  What is masculinity?  How do we define it for our sons?  Hans tells some Howard stories as well. 

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Menelek is trying to learn the guitar.  Hans is Menelek missed the deadline of a fellowship.  We talk about Eddie Murphy's old gay jokes.  We also breakdown Hollywood Shuffle.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We discuss the culture of pubic shame and internet rage.  We discuss the failure of progressives in regards to free speech and the hostility of college campuses.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We create our own electoral maps and discuss the impact of public emotion.  Are musicians crazy?  

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We play some jazz this week.  We talk parenting.  Internet trolls.  Woody Allen. The Godfather. 

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We start the show with a break down of the new Beyonce joint Lemonade.  We then talk all things Prince

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We start the show with a discussion LGBT cinema and filmmaker Ang Lee.  We discuss gay rights in Black community.  We take Hip Hop and 9/11 conspiracies.   

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We promise this is the only show covering these two topics.  Hans has booked his first feature film as a D.P.  We talk about planning to shoot a documentary and making your day as a director.  We talk about the rise and fall of Matty Rich.  Somehow we end up talking about Jon B.  Can a white R&B singer crossover?

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Hans is on the road so all you get is Menelek ranting about Ray Lewis, Writer's Block and Seventies film.  

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After a much needed week off, we jump right into some news stories.  We talk LeBron James, Nick Young and slut shaming.  

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We talk about the supreme court nomination.  It gets ugly. 

 

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Emayatzy Corinealdi can be seen in the upcoming Miles Davis bio pic "Miles Ahead".  You can also see her in the new reboot of "Roots".  

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We break down Chris Rock's monologue at the Oscars.  We discuss comedy and the Nina Simone biopic.

 

 

 

 

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The show starts a little rough.  We get into about radio, religion, and gender politics.  Lord Jamar gives us more radio gold.  Check out our website.  www.Backofthetheater.com

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We talk about Kendrick Lamar and the Grammys.  This turns into yet another conversation about religion. Email us at Backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Dr. Bill grant joins the show to discuss the social media uproar about the Beyonce Video.  Go Broncos.

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We talk about the new FX series.  We dive into the impact of the trial and the different reactions to the verdict 20 years ago.  Where were you when you heard the verdict?

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Menelek starts the show with an apology.  We dive into a complete breakdown of the Sundance trip.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We report live from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.  We talk about finally entering "The Room" and the overall vibe of the festival.  We also talk about the future of cinema.  Enjoy.  Give us your feedback at Backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We break down the backlash from the Oscar's lack of diversity.  We play clips from Jada Smith and the reply from Janet Hubert.  What does it mean to win an award?  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We start the show with a talk about a new article from Ta-Nehisi Coates about Bill Cosby.  We then talk about being fathers in a cruel and harsh world.

 

 

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We break down the latest news about Dr. Cosby, Jaden Smith and Hans tells a college story. 

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We discuss the latest case of police murder.  We also talk about the first criminal charges against Bill Cosby.  We talked about Star Wars, but Menelek didn't record it.

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Steve Harvey broke the internet just minutes before we recorded this show.  We also play some classic Lord Jamar audio.  Merry Christmas!

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The guys break down the final episode of Project Greenlight.  We talk about film festivals and production.  We also review one of our classic text fights.

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We break down the controversy surrounding Spike Lee's latest film Chiraq.  We side with Spike.

 

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Hans is all alone this week.  He breaks down Woody Allen's the Polish film IDA.  He also reads the Sundance announcements. 

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The most random show ever.  Excuse the sound.  Menelek doesn't have access to his home studio.  We talk about Coates, Thanksgiving, and Sushi.  In that order.

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Numa Perrier is an actress, visual artist, filmmaker, and pioneer of online entertainment. She is Co-Founder of the network Black&SexyTV where she nurtures projects from script to screen. She writes for and stars as "Chick" in the popular series "The Couple" which is being developed as a TV series for HBO with Spike Lee attached as Executive Producer.

Numa's work as a trans-media artist exploring themes of identity, the feminine landscape, sensuality, and unconventional family dynamics, has her in the forefront of emerging contemporary artists. She creates primarily film, photo, and large scale installation works.

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A.J. is an award winning Cinematographer and Director.  His credits include Daughters of The Dust and Spike Lee's Crooklyn.  Email us Backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We discuss religion and the value of Hope in the civil rights movements.  We play some Pastor Manning and Lord Jamar clips.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com.

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Nefertite Nguvu is a graduate of New York's School of Visual Arts, where she obtained a B.F.A. in Film.  Her thesis project at SVA won the award Outstanding Screenplay.  With her company Hollywood Africans LLC, Nefertite has written, produced, and directed two shorts films: a uniquely stylized black and white romance entitled "I Want You", in 2007, and "The End of Winter," an emotional meditation on loss in 2009, both of which screened at numerous film festivals.  Follow her on twitter @nefertitenguvu.

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Menelek's college buddy and fan of the show Leonard joins the show.  We talk about Comic Book films, religion and Star Wars.  Hans gives us another breakdown of Project Greenlight.

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We start the show with a discussion about Lamar Odom's drug overdose in Nevada.  We end the show with a critical breakdown of Do The Right Thing. 

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We start the show with a debate about forgiveness.  This leads to a critical analysis of the ending of The Color Purple. 

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Hans and Menelek tell stories about their time at Howard.  We break down the latest episode of Project Greenlight.

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We start the show with Menelek giving his thoughts on the new pope.  We then break down the latest episode of Project Greenlight.  Backofthetheater@gmail.com.

 

 

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We start the show with yet another conversation about religion.  We then dive into a breakdown of the Matt Damon social media backlash after his comments about diversity.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Hans reports from his recent trip to Africa.  We play Kanye's speech at the VMA's.  We then discuss "Between The World and Me".  The book taking America by storm.

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We start the show talking about the shooting in Virginia.  We talk gun control and mental health.  We then preview Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book "Between the World and Me". 

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We continue our discussion about BIO movies.  Hans talks about his family and relgion.  Email us at Backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We talk about teh boxoffice success of Straight Outta Compton.  This leads to a discussion of Bioagraphy Movies. 

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We breakdown the behind the scenes details of the Fantastic Four boxoffice failure.  We talk about the backlash against the new NWA film. 

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We talk about films covering, Metallica, A Tribe Called Quest, Rage Against The Machine.  We talk about the break up of the Fugees and what makes a good music documentary.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We start the show playing old clips of def comedy jam.  Cornel West takes an unfair shot at Ta-Nehisi Coates. Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Lots of yelling.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We talk about the latest news in the Bill Cosby scandal.  We talk Michael Jackson and the budding relationship between Ciara and Russel Wilson.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

 

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We get into a heated debate about the role of government in health care.  Jim Carrey gets mentioned a lot.  Email as at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Hans is AWOL.  (We hope he's okay).  Menelek gives his thoughts on the tragedy in South Carloina and the danger of thought policing.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We start the show with a debate about Lebron's James moral courage.  Dr. Bill Grant joins us in the first part of the show.  We then dive head first in the Rachel Dolezal situation.  We talk about the term "trans racial" and the Black response to her story. Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Lot of ground here.  We talk about Chet Hanks, Jason Collins, homophobia in the black community and RELIGION.  Email us at Backofthetheater@gmail.com

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The conclusion of our discussion with producer Miles Maker.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Miles Maker is talent developer and creative producer.  Follow him on twitter @milesmaker. 

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Hans tells an amazing story about almost missing a gig.  We also talk the pre-production of a film project we plan to shoot this summer.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Menelek is late to the show for a change and Hans gets some revenge.  We talk about the new Documentary "The Black Panthers: Vangaurd of The Revolution."  We then talk about if prayer is stupid.

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We start the show with a breakdown of the biggest fight of the century.  We argue about Animae and talk about "Montage of Heck", the HBO documentary about Kurt Cobain. Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We start the show with a discussion about Creflo Dollar and his claim that Satan stopped him from getting 65 Million dollar jet.  We then discuss the social unrest in Baltimore.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Dr. Bill Grant joins the show to break down the split betweet West and Dyson.  We talk Barack Obama and the future of Black Politics.

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Paul Garnes has served as producer, line producer and/or production manager on films and television series for Disney, Dreamworks, HBO, ABC, NBC, BET, Sony/Screen Gems, Magnolia Films, and Paramount Pictures.

In 2014, Paul was executive producer of the film "Selma," a biopic directed by Ava DuVernay and distributed by Paramount Pictures, which chronicles a series of the three Selma marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. supporting the 1965 Civil Rights Voting Act.

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We start the show by breaking down on of our classic fights with our cell phones.  It all works out in the end.  We end the show with a discussion about "Going Clear" The HBO documentary about Scientology.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com.

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Hans couldnt' make it so Menelek was left all alone.  He talks about the Trevor Noah, Screenwriting and grief.  Should be fun. Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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 Hans is on the road and calls in to do the show.  We talk about film production.  We have a chance to make a film this summer and we debate dialouge in movies.  We also talk about Starbuck's attempt at Race Relations.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We start the show with Raven Samone saying something stupid again.  We then dive into a conversation about how to become a filmmaker.  We talk screenwriting, issues on set and our time at Howard.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We start with a discussion about the Oklahoma Frat filmed singing a racist song.  We talk about hip hop, The N-Word and modern racism.  We get into an argument about music and end the show with a debate about President Obama.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Sonia Gonzalez-Martinez is a writer, director and editor from NYC.

Sonia’s directing credits include the short comedies DEBUTANTE and URBAN LULLABY,
as well as the feature-length, award-winning documentary BRAGGING RIGHTS:
STICKBALL STORIES, about the history and players of the New York City game of
stickball. In 2012, Sonia formed T&A Flicks, a comedy team with actress Tammi
Cubilette and comedian Angelo Lozada, producing 9 short comedies in 2012. In 2015,
T&A Flicks launched their 8-episode comedy web series GET SOME! on KollideTV. GET
SOME! is a comedy web series about a Nuyorican couple from the Bronx who go out of their way to keep their marriage sexy. Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We start the show with another discussion of religion in the Black community.  We try to talk about the Oscars and then discover we have only seen 2 of the films.  Maybe next time.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Show regular Bill Grant returns to fill in for Hans.  We talk fatherhood, Bill Cosby, and Eddie Murphy.  We also discuss the impact of Birth of a Nation.  Call us at 646-504-5476.

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We talk with writer/artist Radha Blank about her upcoming show at Joe's Pub in New York City Feb 18. We talk all things tv writing, comedy, and Empire! Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Hans is in the car on the way back from a gig.  We start the show by arguing about radio.  We talk about the big game on Sunday.  We watch the trailer to Magic Mike 2.  Random show.  A lot fun.  Enjoy.  Leave us your thoughts on the show voicemail.  646-504-5476

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We look back at our first year of the podcdast and discuss the future.  We play show clips and talk about our favorite moments.  Leave a message on our new show voice mail at 646-504-5476

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We start the show with a conversation about Fox's Empire.  That turns into a talk about Lee Daniels and homophobia in the Black Community.  We end the show with a little sports talk and the cheating Patriots.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com 

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We start the show talking about one of our epic text fights.  We dive into a full analysis and conversion about the MLK film Selma. What is the future of activism?  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Menelek talks about a scary trip to the hospital.  Hans responds to twitter trolls.  We also talk about Top Five & NAS.  Email us backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We finish our conversation from last week and talk about the Iggy Azalea vs. Azealia Banks radio and twitter war.  We end the show with a conversation about the NYPD.  Happy New Year. Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Merry Christmas from the Back of The Theater Podcast!  We start the show with an argument about capitalism.  We talk about the show 'Hoarders" and our favorite Chirstmas movies.  Part two airs next week.  Email us your thoughts at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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We start the show by discussing D'Angelo's first studio album in 14 years.  Hans reports from the Washinton, DC preimere of "Selma".  We also talk about the Sony Hacking scandal.  Follow us on twitter. @backseatheater

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We talk about the cast of the new Biblical Epic "Exodus: God and Kings".  We talk casting and the problems with the Hollywood Machince.  We also talk about the Police protests around the country and the future of civil unrest.  Like us at www.facebook.com/backofthetheater

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Stephen Hill is an in actor based in NYC. He studied at the Susan Batson Studio. His television credits include, Boardwalk Empire, Law and Order, Louie, and Its Always Sunny in Philedelphia.  He has also starred in  films like Stay Cold and Stay Hungry and Christmas Wedding Baby among his over fifty acting credits.  Christmas Wedding Baby premiers Monday Dec 8 2014 on BET at 8:00PM EST.  Follow him on twitter & Instagram @Stephenhillacts

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We discuss the Michael Brown case and the riots in Ferguson.  What is the future of activism in Black America?  Menelek talks about his new found fatherhood. Happy Thanksgiving.  Like us on facebook.  www.facebook.com/backofthetheater

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Bill Grant returns to guest host with Hans.  Menelek is away with his new born baby, Mateo.  We talk Bill Cosby, and the awful Aaliyah bio pic.  Like our show at www.facebook.com/backofthetheater

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We begin with a discussion about an Op-Ed piece written by Lawrence Otis Graham about racism and money.  Does wealth destroy racism?  We then discuss the social evolution of the Black Church.  Like us on www.facebook.com/backofthetheater

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We breakdown the demorcrats loss in the mid-term elections.  We actually have a civil conversation about religion.  We also play a clip of Mos Def vs Chirstopher Hitchens.  Not pretty.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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Well, not nothing.  We talk about some stuff.  We debate the virtue of being on time & Hans reports from a film screening.  We also talk childbirth.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

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