Society and Pop Culture 101

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 conversation could go.

Last Things:

The world wants to see the Epstein files and President Trump is making it an all-out scandal by refusing.

We discuss the lost of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osborn and their impact.

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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 shocking twist'Lasts Things: BET Awards; RTruth returns as Ron Killings and Naomi makes history at Money in the Bank

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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 Georgia is forcing to keep alive (by way of life support) against her families wishes.

Then we discuss the reception of Marvels Ironheart before the series drops in June. Unless you're new to the MCU, and some o...

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. Plus, the start of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial is finally underway, and the news coming out is already shocking.
Lastly, we give our thoughts on the Trump administration taking funding away from PBS and NPR. Meanwhi...

It's Winter Break for SPC101!!!

Novacaine shares her journey of being a new parent.

BK Spades tells his experiences being a vet in the game. They talk about the best practices for disciplining kids without losing the bond of trust.

Later, we link up with JB and talk about the importance of building your own “chosen family” through meaningful friendships.

Whether you're a new parent, a seasoned one, or someone navigating the u...

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 superheroes and villains in live-action films. We’ll dig into fan reactions, storytelling implications, and the broader societal attitudes towards representation in media. The duo even digs into why inaccurate portraya...

In this lively episode of Society and Pop Culture 101, our hosts dive into the world of fiction to tackle a question that’s been puzzling fans for ages: What political affiliation would our favorite fictional characters align with? From beloved superheroes to cunning villains, join us as we dissect the ideologies and ethical dilemmas of over 20 iconic characters from books, films, and TV shows!

With plenty of laughter, the hosts wi...

Join Instructors BK Spades, JB Smith (JB vs. The World), and our guest, JT (Marks With Mics) as we dive deep into the often-overlooked experiences of Black men struggling with depression. Join us as we break down the stigma surrounding mental health, challenge harmful stereotypes, and explore the profound impact of depression on various aspects of Black men's lives. We'll have candid conversations about facing depression, ...