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This Week In Culture

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This Week In Culture is a long form Movie and television review show. We largely specialize in programs that impact black culture. We also discuss all things in and about THE CULTURE!
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Episodes

EP144 - Its The Little Things

This Week In Culture Episode 144: It’s The Little Things. After a much needed break the guys are back and in rare form! Ant and J. Johnson return to the studio to talk about Gorilla Glue, Sam Cooke, and a crazy #BlackberryLetter. Later they get into a deep dive on The Little Things and Malcolm & Marie. You don’t want to miss this one! Click the link and tune in now.

Feb 09, 20213 hr 4 minEp. 144

EP143 - Verse Notes

This Week In Culture Episode 143: Verse Notes. Surprise muthafu*ka! Ant and J. Johnson are back to kick it with the listeners. The guys catch up on voice notes, Verzuz, #BlackberryLetters and more in this special episode. Click the link and subscribe now!!

Jan 29, 20212 hr 20 minEp. 143

EP142 - One Night In Miami

This Week In Culture Episode 142: One Night in Miami. This week Ant and J. Johnson bring you the highly anticipated review of One Night in Miami. The guys jump right into it discussing the events leading up to this historic night, the chronological order of the film vs reality, and some of the issues people had with the movie. You don’t wanna miss this classic. Click the link and subscribe now!

Jan 26, 20212 hr 13 minEp. 142

EP141 - American Skin

This Week In Culture Episode 141: American Skin. This week Ant and J. Johnson jump right into Nate Parker’s incredible film, #AmericanSkinMovie. They discuss the relationship between police and African-Americans, the unjust criticism of Parker’s work, and the films controversial ending. You don’t want to miss this conversation. Click the link and subscribe now!

Jan 19, 20213 hr 6 minEp. 141

EP140 - To Breach or Impeach?

This Week In Culture Episode 140: To Breach or Impeach? This Week Ant and J. Johnson dropped some heat on y’all even in a drought. The guys discuss last weeks events at the Capitol, Kevin Hart’s Netflix deal, a #BlackberryLetter and more, before giving a ton of black actors their flowers and having a great breakdown on Will Smith’s career. Click the link and subscribe NOW!!

Jan 12, 20212 hr 55 minEp. 140

EP139 - Oh You Mad Cuz I'm Stylin' On You

This Week In Culture Episode 139: You Mad Cuz I’m Stylin On You. This week Ant and J. Johnson don’t waste time getting to it, as the guys jump right into the season finale of #PowerBook2. They talk Tariq’s testimony, Tommy’s return burgundy suits, and so much more from this episode. Check out the latest review now!! • • • Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (Instagram) •@jjohnson313 (Twitter & Instagram) •@Thisweekinculture (Instagram) •@Thiswkinculture (Twitter) •@shoptalkpodca...

Jan 05, 20213 hr 6 minEp. 139

EP138 - Gifts, Donations and Libations (Power Book II EP09)

The guys are back with the last pod of the year and they didn’t disappoint! They talk about their favorite moments of the year, and discuss Jermaine Dupri’s controversial tweet, before reading a new #BlackberryLetter and some great voice notes! Then they discuss this weeks episode of Power and predictions for next weeks season finale. Kick it with your favorites one last time in 2020, and tune in now!! Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (Instagram) •@jjohnson313 (Twitter & Inst...

Dec 29, 20202 hr 53 minEp. 138

EP137 - Thirsty for the Purrrrsy (Power Book II: EP08)

This Week In Culture Episode 137: Thirsty for the Purrrrsy. This week the guys went crazy!!! Tap in for an instant classic as Ant and J. Johnson record the wildest “Christmas” episode in history. They discuss the latest Verzuz battle, a wild #BlackberryLetter and two great voice notes before a thorough breakdown of this weeks episode of #Power! Click the the link now!! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/this-week-in-culture/pl.u-RRbVVD7s3Nzr2K

Dec 21, 20203 hr 6 minEp. 137

EP136 - It's The God In Me (Power Book II: EP07)

This Week In Culture Ep 136: It’s the God In Me (PowerBook 2 Ep. 7). This week the guys are back in their bag. Ant and J. Johnson discuss the latest Verzuz battles, the American Skin trailer, Sister Act and more. After two GREAT #BlackberryLetters, the guys break down the latest episode of Power, and do a special tribute to Tiny Lister. You don’t want to miss this one!! Executive Produced by: A.Wooden & J.Johnson Produced by: SHOPTALKPODCAST LLC Show Recorded: ShopTalkPodcastStudio 25900 Gre...

Dec 15, 20202 hr 54 minEp. 136

EP135 - Power vs Groceries

This Week In Culture Episode 135: Power vs Groceries. This week Ant and J. Johnson are back with FIRE!! The guys discuss the growth of the podcast this past year, the upcoming verzuz battle and two hilarious #BlackberryLetters. Then they deep dive into the return of #Power before a quick review of #TheUndoing. We’re back in our bag! Click the link and subscribe now!!

Dec 08, 20202 hr 44 minEp. 135

EP134 - The Dress Was The Crack ( New Jack City Review)

This Week In Culture Episode 134: The Dress Was Crack. This week Ant and J. Johnson are back with their latest throwback review of the 1991 “classic” New Jack City. The guys discuss why the film isn’t mentioned amongst the pantheon of black movies during that time, and if the film had its intended impact. They also discuss twerking in restaurants, Funk Flex’s lipo and more. Click the link and subscribe now!

Dec 02, 20202 hr 36 minEp. 134

EP133 - Quit Your Job (Fresh Prince Reunion Review)

This Week In Culture Episode 133: Quit Your Job... This Week Ant and J. Johnson are back with a lot to be thankful for! The guys start out discussing the latest work from Kevin Hart, a deep dive into Dave Chappelle’s beef with CBSViacom, and an update on last weeks #BlackberryLetter. Later they have a great conversation about the Fresh Prince Reunion and the conversation between Will Smith and Janet Hubert. You don’t want to miss this one! Click the link and subscribe now!!

Nov 25, 20202 hr 39 minEp. 133

EP131 - The Lost Tapes

Whatupdoe! The fellas took the week off but they couldn't leave you with nothing right? Here is an episode from last month that has been in the stash. It does have your favorite segment, the #BlackberryLetter, and Ant and J being their usual "afterthoughts" selves. Hope you enjoy, and see you next week!

Nov 11, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 131

EP130 - Kwame Man!

This Week In Culture Episode 130: Kwame Man! This week Ant and Jason Johnson are back wit the highly anticipated throwback review of the 1992 classic rom-com, Boomerang. Voice notes at 01:08:00 Blackberry Letter 01:20:30 Boomerand 01:30:12

Nov 04, 20203 hr 19 minEp. 130

EP127 - Sins of the Father (Lovecraft Country S1EP09)

This Week In Culture Episode 127: Sins of the Father. This week Ant and J. Johnson get straight to business with the review of episode 9 of #LovecraftCountry. The guys discuss Tic’s powers, Leti’s invulnerability, and Ruby and Christina’s relationship, and give an in-depth breakdown of the Tulsa race riots, and black trauma. This was an instant classic. Click the link in our bio now!!

Oct 13, 20202 hr 26 minEp. 127

EP126 - Podding My French (Lovecraft Country S1EP08)

This Week In Culture Episode: 126 Podding My French (Lovecraft S1, Ep8). Was this the best episode yet? Ant and J. Johnson are here to discuss the latest instant classic in #LovecraftCountry. The guys deep dive into Dee’s spell, Ruby’s desire to be white, the return of the kumiho and more! They also give predictions ahead of the final two episodes. Click the link and subscribe now!

Oct 06, 20201 hr 23 minEp. 126

EP125 - Bad Moms (Power Book II S1EP05)

This Week In Culture Episode 125: Bad Moms (S1, Ep5). This week Ant and J. Johnson return with another review of Power Book II: Ghost! They talk Monet and Tasha’s parenting, Raina’s return, and horny teachers. They also have a great #BlackberryLetter and some listener voice notes you don’t want to miss! Click the link and subscribe

Oct 06, 20201 hr 41 minEp. 125

EP124 - My Name Is My Name (Lovecraft Culture S1EP07)

This Week In Culture Episode 124: My Name is My Name (Lovecraft Culture S1 Ep7). This week Ant and J. Johnson are back to discuss a powerful episode of Lovecraft Country! The guys talk Montrose’s commitment issues, Leti possibly being pregnant and Ruby and Williams relationship. Then they have an in depth conversation about Hippolyta’s journey to finding herself and the power of a name. Download this episode and subscribe to the podcast for the latest updates! Follow the fellas on social media! ...

Sep 29, 20201 hr 48 minEp. 124

EP123 - Rich People Sh*t (Power Book II S1EP04)

Welcome Back! #TWIC EP123: Rich People Shit (Power Book II S1 EP04). This Week @trinidadant and @jjohnson313 are back with the funnies in the latest review of #PowerBook2. They talk Mary J’s attempt at Spanish, Tariq juggling two women, Tasha’s push-ups, and more! They also discuss the overload of sex scenes and how to tell if a woman’s old. You do not want to miss this one. Click the link and download now!! Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (Instagram) •@jjohnson313 (Twitter &amp...

Sep 29, 20201 hr 45 minEp. 123

EP122 - 10 Pieces of Tail (Lovecraft Country S1EP06)

This Week In Culture Episode 122: 10 Pieces of Tail (Lovecraft Country S1 Ep6). Ant and J. Johnson are back to discuss the most unique episode in Lovecraft history which is saying something! They get into kumiho’s, communism, Tic’s backstory and more. Stay tuned for a couple of afterthoughtish conversations at the end of the podcast!! You don’t want to miss this episode!!

Sep 22, 20201 hr 30 minEp. 122

EP119 - The Neighbors Think Im Really Ghost (Power Book II EP02)

This Week In Culture Episode 119 (Power Book II: ep 2) The Neighbors Think I’m Really Ghost. This week, Ant and J. Johnson are back in championship mode, as they review the latest episode in the Power-verse. They discuss Tariq’s acting, Mary J. Bilge’s character, and try to determine if Omari was fired. They also talk the latest in Entertainment and a couple of #BlackberryLetters! You don’t want to miss this one, download and subscribe NOW!!

Sep 15, 20201 hr 45 minEp. 119

EP120 - Bloody Shoes (Lovecraft Country S1EP05)

This Week In Culture Episode 120: Bloody Shoes (Lovecraft Country S1 ep5). The guys are back for more Lovecraft Culture, as Ant and J. Johnson review the latest installment of HBO’s horror drama. They discuss their correct predictions, Michael K. Williams’ true purpose, the little booty’s matter movement, and more! This was a great episode. Click and link to listen now!!

Sep 15, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 120

EP118 - LoveCraft Culture II (LoveCraft Country S1EP04)

This Week In Culture Episode 118: LoveCraft Culture II. Hold up wait a minute...y’all thought we was finished??? Ant and J. Johnson are back with the weekly LoveCraft Country review and this week they went all in on episode 4! They talk about Montrose’s odd behavior, Hippolyta’s curiosity, Tic’s growing powers, and more! Click the link and subscribe now!!

Sep 08, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 118

EP117 - Murda Night (P-Vally Season Recap & Power EP01)

This Week In Culture Episode 117: Murda Night. This Week Ant & J. Johnson finally give the streets the P Valley review they deserve, after waiting for the finale to air. After that they give a super in depth convo to the series premier of Power Book II: Ghost and talk about it’s surprising potential! They also introduce the new rating system and get into a listener voice note. The guys wasted no time with this one! Click the link and subscribe now!!

Sep 08, 20202 hr 22 minEp. 117

EP116 - The Multiverse (LoveCraft Country S1EP01-03)

This Week In Culture Episode 116: The Multiverse. Surprise muthafucka!! Ant and J. Johnson are back to help you get through the first three episodes of HBO’s horror fantasy, LoveCraft Country! The guys get you caught up with the characters, the Easter eggs, and all the questions you might’ve had. They jump right into it, no filler, so click the link and enjoy, and stay tuned for weekly reviews coming soon!

Sep 04, 20202 hr 7 minEp. 116

EP115 - Whole Lotta Punches

This Week In Culture Episode 115: Whole Lotta Punches. This week Ant and J. Johnson do their best to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman and discuss his legacy on and off screen. They also talk about R. Kelly, Jacob Blake, and take some voice notes from listeners about The Chi, before an epic #BlackberryLetter. You don’t want to miss this episode!! Download and subscribe now!!

Aug 31, 20202 hr 38 minEp. 115

EP113 - Help The Bear! (The Chi S3EP09)

This Week In Culture Episode 113: Help the Bear! This week Ant and J. Johnson lost their minds in the studio. The episode went left right from the beginning and kept going through the #BlackberryLetter right up to the review of episode 9 of #TheChi. Nothing else to say, just tune in, download and subscribe now!!

Aug 17, 20202 hr 52 minEp. 113

(Bonus) #TWIC Afterthoughts - 007

This Week In Culture Afterthoughts 007 - Gothika. The guys are back for a quick discussion on P-Valley on Starz, Halle vs. Angela Bassett, and whether Will Smith is a great actor or a just all around talented. Check out this weeks afterthought and make sure to listen to Episode 111! Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (Instagram) •@jjohnson313 (Twitter & Instagram) •@Thisweekinculture (Instagram) •@Thiswkinculture (Twitter) •@shoptalkpodcastStudio (Instagram) Join the This Week ...

Aug 05, 202049 min

EP111 - B.S.E (The Chi S3EP07)

This Week In Culture Episode 111: B.S.E. This week Ant and J. Johnson jump right into episode 7 of The Chi for a few minutes before they talk about Lou Will vs. Strippers, Herman Cain, LatinX Emmy criticism and a hilarious #BlackberryLetter. Then they get a voice note that takes them right into this weeks episode of #TheChi! Click the link and subscribe now!!

Aug 03, 20202 hr 59 minEp. 111

EP110 - SupaCape (The Chi S3EP06)

This Week In Culture Episode 110: SupaCape. This Week Ant and J. Johnson are back to discuss America, the WNBA and reasons men cheat. They also talk about how excitement should influence a relationship commitment, before discussing this weeks episode of #TheChi. You don’t want to miss this one, download and subscribe NOW!!

Jul 27, 20202 hr 58 minEp. 110
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