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Common Knowledge with Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson

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News, Music and Pop culture from a dumb actor, beat making rapper.
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I admit we have a problem here.

R. Kelly ’s lawyer said an album uploaded to Spotify and Apple Music on Friday was not authorized by the singer. The 13-track set called I Admit It was released online Friday — appearing on streaming platforms as a new album. But hours after its release, it was no longer available. But what should we think about this? Also another episode of Pimpin vs Simpin....

Dec 12, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Brittney Griner is free!!! You Can Stop Pretending like you Care about, Arms Sells, DRUG CONVICTIONS & Paul Whelan.

There was a large social push for the release of polictal prisoner Brittney Griner. After months of negotiations the Biden Adminstrion has safely secured her way home. This is an astounding win for America but some don't see it that way. But if you were apart of or supported the movement enjoy the win. #BrittneyGriner #PaulWhelan #Sayitwithyourchest

Dec 09, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Comic Con, Disney, tarantino and Nerds oh My! w/ Diverse Distractions host Daniel Brandon

Bob Iger steps back in as Disney CEO, replacing Bob Chapek, some say its because he was too WOKE. Quentin Tarantino say movies today are crap and Shang-Chi’ Star Simu Liu Slams Quentin Tarantino’s Take On Marvel, Says Golden Age Of Hollywood “Was White As Hell” and they both are right. Lastly we speak on the need for events like Comic Con and how Marcus almost met Christopher Lloyd. #Comicon #Disney #Woke #MarvelMovies #Nerdtalk

Dec 05, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Stay Consistent

After a week Marcus L-Spade Johnson asks why haven't we heard more about former President Trumps dinner with Nick Fuentes?

Dec 02, 202215 min

Pimpin vs Simpin - Pretending that you didn't Pee in a woman's bed.

A man and a woman meet at work. After hitting it off they decide to go on a date. The date went well and she invited him to come to her home. After a long night of drinking she agrees to let him stay at her house for the night. In the morning she wakes up to find that her date had wet the bed. Even more shocking, he pretends it never happened. Today Marcus L-Spade Johnson and Alex Hunter asks the question is the Pimpin or Simpin. #blackcontentcreator #pimpinvssimpin #comedy...

Nov 28, 202210 min

FTX Explained and Trump's new Run w/ L. Maxwell

Today writer L. Maxwell and Marcus L-Spade Johnson talk about what led to the collapse of trading giant FTX. Also they look at what former President Trump's recent announcement the he is seeking re-election means. #Thrumpsreelection #FTX #News

Nov 20, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 54

The Biggest Losers - Crypto, Musk and the GOP

Today Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson looks at the recent crash of Crypto giant FTX, the most recent Twitter disaster and an Mid-Term Election wrap up and what it could mean for future elections. #FTX #Twitter #Elonmusk #Trump #Midtermelection

Nov 14, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 52

The Case of Kyrie Irving! Should he had been suspended?

The suspension of Kyrie Irving for the sharing of a antisemitic clip on his twitter page has people split? Should he have been suspended? Did he do anything wrong? Marcus L-Spade Johnson gives the answer. #KyrieIrving #HebrewstoNegroes

Nov 06, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Genius with Boots. Why Twitter is Doomed and Black Conservatives push to connect Hip-Hop to violence.

Right after Elon Musk bought Twitter use of the N-Word went up by 500%. Misinformation about the attack on the speaker of the house husband ran rapid. What can this tell us about the future of Twitter? Also after the untimely death of rapper Take-off from the rap group Migos, some black conservatives are trying to connect Hip-Hop and Blackness to violence. It a timeless and dangerous trope that needs to be addressed. #ElonMusk #Twitter #Takeoff #HipHop

Nov 02, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Wait! You think Kanye is being treated unfairly?

Ye has lost most of his corporate backing after his antisemitic comments. If you think Ye "Kanye West" is being treated unfairly then let's have the conversation.

Oct 25, 20227 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Rating "Woke" Shows - She Hulk

She-Hulk was criticized as being too "Woke". But how was the show? Dirverse Distractons host Daniel Brandon joins DJ L-Spade to gives thought on the show. #Woke #Shows #Disney

Oct 17, 202218 minSeason 2Ep. 46

The Conundrum of the Black Actor w/Alex Hunter

Which the recent controversy over the Black actors in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Ring of Power and The House of Dragons, actor Alex Hunter and Marcus L-Spade Johnson talk openly about casting, the acting business and the conundrum black actor have to face.

Oct 03, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Disney's "Black" Little Mermaid and what its means, The New Welfare Queen and Trump's recent scandal makes no sense! w/ L. Maxwell

The racist backlash to The Little Mermaid and Lord of The Rings is exhausting and extremely predictable. From Lord of the Ring to House of Dragons some have big problems with more inclusion. Also former NFL quarterback Brett Farve finds himself in a 5 million dollar Welfare scam. What does this say about the "Welfare Queen" stereotype. And lastly L. Maxwell and Marcus L-Spade Johnson try to make sense of the former presidents recent classified document scandal/ #DisneysLittleMermaid2023 #Welfare...

Sep 19, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Your DNA is up for grabs, Should Britain to return the Kohinoor diamond and How do you eat your steak?

San Francisco faces civil rights lawsuit over woman’s arrest based on DNA from her rape kit. What does this says about your privacy and what can you do? After the death of Queen Elizabeth II last week, online users are calling for the British government to surrender artifacts obtained by the British Empire, including the Kohinoor diamond — one of the most famous diamonds in the world, but should they? And what does how you eat your steak mean?

Sep 13, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Why y'all hate Lizzo?

I don’t understand why folks hate Lizzo so much? She a talented woman. But it seems the only thing folks can point to is her weight. Why? #lizzo #ariesspears #dobetter...

Sep 12, 20224 min

Georgia DA Fani Willis says rap lyrics will continue to be used in criminal cases

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis defended her use of rap lyrics in criminal cases Monday after the office released an indictment targeting alleged members of what she said is a violent street gang connected to a string of home invasions in Atlanta. Lets take a look at some possible problems this may cause.

Sep 04, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Show Notes with ALA/ Student Loan Forgiveness and House of Dragons.

Friend of the show ALA reflects of the late Common Knowledge Podcast of Student Loan Forgiveness and the HBO House of Dragons stars casting backlash . Subscribe to her podcast “Fly in The Milk” https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xd9zFhAt5icAWQJL5JRAd?si=4_q2QRWcRG-0BIYVT0_RMA

Aug 29, 20227 min

Student Loan Forgiveness...Don't be a hater

Americans across the country are sharing their mixed reactions to President Joe Biden's decision to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers. Along with this comes those of the older generation finger wagging about "When you take a loan you should pay it back" or "You should take personal responsibility". Today Marcus L-Spade Johnson takes a look through recent American History to shoot holes in that notion. Also why did critics have a problem with the casting House o...

Aug 28, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 40
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