This week, we're diving into The Last of Us: Season Two, for episode 159. The video game adaptation that has everyone talking. We brought in KC, a true fan of the game, to help us break it all down. Did Season 2 fall short, stay true to the game, or just suffer from some questionable casting choices? We explore it all. Plus, we ask the tough questions,"If you were Joel, would you have saved Ellie?", "Was the lie about Eugene justified?", and"How has Ellie’s character evolved over the past two se...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 54 min
It’s our anniversary!!! Yes the WAS IT GOOD THOUGH PODCAST has made it to 3 years and the crew reminisce, give praise, and thanks to our listeners and fans , but most importantly WE THANK US. We have dropped an episode for 158 weeks strait with no signs of letting up. We send our condolences to Ananda Lewis, Former MTv VJ, we discuss the BET Award Show, and we also send a BIG 30th Birthday to our cohost, Jazz. This week we are discussing “Forever “ from writer Mara Brock Akil, about a teenage co...
Jun 17, 2025•2 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 158
This week, the crew is joined by our brother Chappell from The Recap Kickback podcast to break down the classic buddy cop film Rush Hour . We dive into whether the movie has aged well and ask the big question: in 2025, are the jokes still funny—or just cringeworthy? Jason lays out his criteria for what defines “a Black film,” which sparks a lively debate between Martin Lawrence and Chris Tucker fans. We also shout out some of our favorite Black cops in film history. And of course, we get to the ...
Jun 10, 2025•2 hr 34 min
As the crew prepares for prepares for its 3rd anniversary, we must prepare for the final mission! Yes, this week , we are visiting the Final Reckoning , the lastest and LAST installment in29 year long the Mission Impossible series. The exposition is said to be too much in a Mission Impossible film, what do you think? The crew discusses their favorite mask reveal , which is your favorite across the franchise ? Jazz tells why she’s not a fan of action films . We get into Ethan’s love interest and ...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 156
This week, we’re diving into Set It Off with our cousins in podcasting, Anthony and Helaine from Talkin Ish': A Podcast Amongst Friends . We check whether the film still holds up more than 20 years later, debate who in our crew would play which character, and ask the important question: Did Titi really deserve an equal cut after that first robbery? We show love to director F. Gary Gray and share our Top 5 favorite Black directors. Of course, with Jason and Anthony on the mic, you know there had ...
May 27, 2025•2 hr 11 min
MARVEL IS BACK!!! Or that's what folks have been saying after their latest film dropped, Thunderbolts*. For Episode 154 we're here to discuss The New Avengers during our weekend in Charlotte to see #kendricklamar. We're fresh out the theater on this one and it doens't seemed to have lived up to the hype for Jazz. Jason had a good time with the film and of The Red Guardian. Who's solo film would you rather see, Yelena or Bucky's?? Was Task Master a waste? and of course, Was It Good Though?
May 20, 2025•1 hr
In the conclusion of our 2 part Sinners episode , we’re jumping right back into it renname each guest with a Sinners counterpart. Should Mary have been casted by a light skinned black woman or did Hailee fit the billing ? Are you into Spitting? Yes or no! We finally get in to Remmicks introduction and how he was a more complicated villain. Were Stack and Mary effected by Remmicks trance ? We finally get into the much needed Grace conversation, and see where the peopel stand.. We get into the lac...
May 13, 2025•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 153
One of our most anticipated episodes by the WITP crew. , we get into “Sinners” cinematography and where would or should Ryan be spoken about amongst , not just great black directors , but directors in general. We discuss if the movie had too many moving parts . Do you think the 7 deadly sins are present within SINNERS ? Who was Pearline husband ? Was she really married ? We talk about the Delta Chinese and Graces ability to code switch . We talk about how the women were aggressively sexual . We ...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 152
For Episode 151, we’re taking it straight to Hell’s Kitchen — and this season definitely earns the name. We’ve got a special guest this week, our brother Low, joining us to talk all about the new Daredevil series. We get into the meaning behind the mask, Matt’s struggles, and what we’re hoping for in Season 2. We also have some fun rewriting the end of Infinity War , a quick little debate about Iron Man vs. Wolverine, and we even ask: was Vanessa right to shoot Adam? We cover it all this week — ...
Apr 29, 2025•2 hr 26 min
The crew is back with episode 150, yes we have sat and talked, completed , and shared well ifer 300 hours of content and we appreciate each and every follow and listen, and those who chat back. Now let’s get to the episode , this week we brought back a special friend of the show, Roomie and we are discussing a 90s classic, maybe even a staple, NEW JACK CITY! Did you know there was rumored remake in the works starring Zendaya ? No neither did the ladies and they not here for it… would you be ? We...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 150
"Let my people Goooo!!" — the iconic words from the chosen one, Moses. This week on Episode 149, we're diving deep into The Prince of Egypt. Huge shoutout to our homies Furb and Jada for pulling up and joining us for this one. We tackled some wild questions during the discussion — like, who actually built the pyramids? Would Pharaoh have let the slaves go after the work was done? And here's the real curveball: Was Moses the true villain of the film?From the powerful message to the unforgettable ...
Apr 15, 2025•2 hr 19 min
In Episode 148, the crew featuring half of the Talkin Ish: A Podcast Amongst Friends and long time friend of the show, Jada jump right into it… the hair!! Receipts are brought out. Was the show captivating from the beginning ? James Marsden resurgence! Was Cal representative of George W Bush? We get to discuss our favorite characters within the show . Jazz also acts what 3 items would we bring to “Paradise” if it were happening . Would you want to know if the world was ending? Was Xavier wrong f...
Apr 08, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 148
This week, we're discussing Magazine Dreams starring Jonathan Majors for Episode 147. We're joined once again by Michael to dive into not only the film but also the events leading up to its release, Majors' press run, and whether this film could be the key to resurrecting his career. If Majors had never been convicted, would this film be a surefire Oscar nomination — and possibly a win? As we get into the film, Jazz poses some thought-provoking questions: "Was Killian his own worst enemy?", "Did...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 41 min
We have finally concluded this season of Invincible and we get to sit down and chat about it with our homies who were already fan of the lore , Mike (@JediMike) and Furb (@Furbyfactor). We waste no time with this one and our first question is who has a more tragic story, Peter Parker or Mark Grayson? We then get into the complexities of the villains of Mark, which lead us to who’s the better father, Powerplex and OmniMan. We also discuss Debbie and moving beyond her marriage with Paul , but she ...
Mar 25, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 146
In Episode 145, we’re taking it back to the late ‘90s to discuss The Wood. This week, we’re joined by our sista Lisa (@reelmovielovers9570) to dive into this beloved Black "coming of age" classic. The crew touched on some of the most iconic scenes within black films in the 90s, Alisha’s true age, and whether "Love at First Sight" is a real thing. We also explore the impact of marriage on friendships, whether an "I Love You" text is a red flag, and of course, we ask—Was It Good Though?
Mar 18, 2025•2 hr 10 min
We’re back with another episode of the WITGP X Talkin Ish A Podcast Amongsts Friends mashup nerd out, so you know this will be a crazy one! Episode 144 we’re discussing “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man “ the latest in the Marvel animated universe, and one of latest remakes or latest iteration of one of arguably one of TNT 90s best cartoons. Before we get into the episode , we send our condolences to Michelle Trachtenberg who passed February 26th as we reminisce on the first movie we can re...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 144
This week on Episode 143 of Companion, we’re joined by Terrell to discuss the film. We dive into whether Jack Quaid plays the same character in all his movies, and if Sophie Thatcher is on her way to becoming the next "Scream Queen." Though we don’t have our usual Companion to assist, we reflect on the traits we’d want them to have. We also debate if the movie could have succeeded without the big AI reveal in the trailer—seriously, stop spoiling! Lastly, with writer and director Drew Hancock rep...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 30 min
As we come to a conclusion of our Black History Month celebration, Jason hates on the famous “Dru Hill” step and more, smh. For episode 142, and if you’ve been under a rock, we are reviewing “Django Unchained” from the mind of Quentin Tarantino. Jazz tells the crew about her movie “The Monster Balls” featuring her Trevnate Rhodes and Mufasa. The crew , which is stacked featuring “Talkin Ish: A Podcast Amongst Friends, “ “Recap Kickback” , and newcomer Rico who defines the film a “Tasty Slave Fil...
Feb 25, 2025•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 142
We’re kicking off the first MCU movie of 2025 with Episode 141, where we dive into Captain America: Brave New World . Our cousins, Anthony and Helaine from Talkin' Ish: A Podcast Among Friends , joined the conversation and got pretty hyped with us! Some of the major points we covered were Sam’s bond with Isaiah, the epic fight scenes, whether we should’ve seen more Red Hulk, and the weight Sam carries as a black man stepping into the role of Captain America. The online opinions surrounding this ...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 41 min
The crew is back with Crystal (@HappyNNappy_ ) and Lisa (@ReelMovieLovers) in helping us celebrate our black history month with another black classic , BROWN SUGAR starring the beautiful and talented Sanaa Lathan and the talented Taye Diggs. Before we get into the review the ladies discuss the cancellation of “How To Die Alone” starring Natalie Rothwell, but also shouting out black shows to watch including but not limited to, “Rap Sh!t,” “Southside,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Harlem,” “Them,”...
Feb 11, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 140
Happy Black History Month! This month, we're diving into FROM Season 3, starring Harold Perrineau (aka Merch). Joining us are Ashley and Chris to help tackle some lingering questions. With Season 4 on the horizon, we discuss how many more seasons it might take to wrap up the story, which character arcs felt flat, the growing hate toward Jim, and whether Tabitha's brief departure from the town was planned or just bad luck. Plus, what can we expect from Season 4, and who’s the man in the yellow ja...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 56 min
The WIGPT crew is back with a drop each and every Tuesday! Before we can get into the film , Jason checks in on the crew after the inauguration that passed, the weather that has shaken all parts of the south and other current events of the week. Would Jason take out Tom in the Race War? The gang helps market Jazz’s toes and we get into “One Of Them Days” featuring Keke Palmer and SZA. Would Jazz have a Keshawn? Was Kierra Sheard out of line for her family post? The crew talks about the pacing of...
Jan 28, 2025•2 hr 52 min
We brought in our own commandos team for this review, for Episode 137 we're reviewing James Gunn's Creature Commandos series. Shout out to our crew from Talking Ish: A Podcast Amongst Friends, Micheal, and our brother Chris for joining us in the discussion. Before we started in the world of DC, we had to give our thoughts on What If season 3. So SPOILER ALERT, the first 30 minutes of this review is What If bashing, stabbing, and spoiling. You have been warned. We have a heated exchange about fri...
Jan 21, 2025•2 hr 41 min
Let the power of this pod compel you! We heard you calling and you are the chosen one for episode 136! This week we are discussing one of the most anticipated horror films of 2024, Nosferatu and we have first time guest Terell of the “We Gave Up Naming This Podcast” and returning is our brother Ivy. Jason talks about writing a short , Ivy and Terell give advice on what’s worked for them and how it’s helped them given grace to other people’s projects . The crew talks about Robert Eggers films and...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 44 min
Happy New Year, we're back with our first episode of 2025 being Episode 135: Sonic The Hedgehog 3. We have special guest from The Brickwall Podcast, Dave and Bae joining us to discuss one an iconic video game character, Sonic. We discuss the trilogy as a whole, some of our favorite video games that were adapted into movies, Sonic's character ark, and our thoughts on the human's side stories. We had a few open questions on if Shadow will be back, what's next for the Sonic family, and of course, W...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 43 min
And another year in the books! Jazz and Jason are back to end the year recapping the best and worst moments in movies and TV! The crew thanks all podcast and guest we have collabed with I’ve thr past year: ReelMovieLovers, Talkin’Ish A Podcast Amongst Friends, Recap Kickback, Brickwall Movie Review, Toontastic Journey, Mass Debaters, Council of Creators, LLBR Podcast, Crushgasm, Men are the Prize Podcast, Jaw Jackin Show. Jason shows appreciation for Jazz’s jokes FINALLY and tells us about his g...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 134
Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays from the WIGTP crew. This week we’re discussing The Best Man Holiday for Episode 133 and we have a great group of guest joining us. Shoutout to Lisa (@NXGGLOBALPRODUCTIONS) Chappell(@RecapKickback) and Randon for joining us for a great review. One of the best Black Franchises in film, if not THE BEST. We discuss the faults within the friend group, the biggest villain, and Jason gives respect to Terrence Howard. It’s the holiday season, so we wanted to make su...
Dec 24, 2024•2 hr 29 min
We are counting down the days to Christmas and seeing what’s on everyone’s Christmas wish list and yes things go a bit left. We have another WIGTPxTalkin Ish A Podcast Amongst Friends with friends and family , Ant and Correta With the Baretta. The ladies bond over holding their men down in the past! Jason briefly discusses Jamie Foxx’s new Netflix special “What Had Happened Was?” however, episode 132 we are discussing “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” featuring a plethora of amazing black ...
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 132
For Episode 131, we're discussing the latest adaptation of Alex Cross, starring Aldis Hodge. We have a special guest with us this week, Helene from Talkin' Ish!: A Podcast Amongst Friends to discuss one of Amazon Prime's best series of 2024. We made sure to discuss the the Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry films and elements that were present within the series. Which twists caught us off guard, the amazing casting, and how being a pregnant mother catching bodies isn't good for the baby. We learned ...
Dec 10, 2024•2 hr 41 min
The holiday season is amongst us and it is ALMOST CHRISTMAS! This movie lost out to our “This Christmas” last year but we are back and ready to discuss this holiday cult classic but of course have to ask one final time, Almost Christmas 94 This Christmas! Did This Christmas have a better looking cast? Mekhi Phifer versus Omar Epps ? Who had the better storyline, Chris Browns character in “This Christmas” or Jessie T Usher in “Almost Christmas”? We get into Danny Glovers character making his late...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 130
