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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

EP108 - Fatal Affair

This Week In Culture Episode 108: Fatal Affair. Ant and J. Johnson are back to review the new Netflix film, Fatal Affair starring Nia Long and Omar Epps. The guys hilariously discuss the movie, what happens when you “cheat a little”, and Meg the Stallion’s foot. This was a fun one! Click the link and subscribe now!

Jul 17, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 108

EP107 - Strapman & Ronnie (The Chi S3EP04

This Week In Culture Episode 107: Strapman & Ronnie. This week Ant and J. Johnson sat down for a hilarious Black Table Talk and had a heart to heart about Jada Vs. Will, Wayfair Vs. humans, and Chris Cooper Vs Amy Cooper. After a great #BlackberryLetter, the guys discuss review episode 4 of #TheChi and it got out of control!! Click the link and subscribe NOW!!

Jul 14, 20203 hr 4 minEp. 107

EP106 - EmPower (The Chi S3EP03)

This Week In Culture Episode 106: EmPower. This week Ant and J. Johnson come back fresh from Julyteenth to review episode 3 of #TheChi! The guys discuss the mid that we’ve been getting the first few episodes and if there’s any hope for the future. They also talk August Alsina, Jada Pinkett-Smith and more! Click the link and subscribe now!!

Jul 07, 20202 hr 40 minEp. 106

EP 105 - Don't Cancel Us (The Chi S3EP02)

This Week In Culture Episode 105: Don’t Cancel Us (The Chi S3 Ep2). This week Ant and J. Johnson are back to review episode 2 of #TheChi and it got wild! They discuss their confusion over the direction the show is headed and predictions for the season. They also get a dope call in from a Chicago listener who gives a local opinion on the season so far! You don’t want to miss this episode!!!

Jun 30, 20202 hr 54 minEp. 105

EP104 - Dooney & Burke (The Chi S3EP01)

This Week In Culture Episode 104: Dooney & Burke (The Chi S3, ep1. This week Ant and J. Johnson are back in their bag with the long awaited return of Lena Waithe’s The Chi! The guys discuss the season 3 premier, as well as updates on George Floyd, Idris Elba, Justin Bieber and more! Don’t miss this episode! Click the link to download and subscribe now!!

Jun 23, 20202 hr 36 minEp. 104

(Bonus) #TWIC Afterthoughts - 006

This Week In Culture Afterthoughts: Barfest!! The guys finish up the conversation on Insecure, talk about Spike Lee appreciation, and more! Check our this weeks #Afterthoughts Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (Instagram) •@jjohnson313 (Twitter & Instagram) •@Thisweekinculture (Instagram) •@Thiswkinculture (Twitter) •@shoptalkpodcastStudio (Instagram) Join the This Week In Culture Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1760953377328940/?ref=share

Jun 19, 202052 min

EP103 - Looking for LaTiffany (Insecure S4EP10)

This Week In Culture Episode 103: Looking for LaTiffany (Insecure S4, Ep10). This week Ant and J. Johnson come out with an instant classic. The guys start out discussing the #RayshardBrooks shooting in Atlanta, B. Simones plagiarism accusations and a dope #BlackberryLetter. Then they get into the season 4 finale of insecure and the crazy ending!! Click play and subscribe NOW!!

Jun 16, 20203 hr 15 minEp. 103

EP102 - Low-key Bipolar (Insecure S4EP09).

This Week In Culture Episode 102: Low-key Bipolar (Insecure S4 Ep9). This week Ant and J. Johnson are back with the fire review of episode 9 of Insecure. One week from the finale and the show didn’t disappoint! The guys discuss Molly being terrible, Issa being gullible and Andrew possibly being out! They also talk about forgiveness, letting things go and more, before giving predictions for next weeks finale! Click play and subscribe NOW!!

Jun 08, 20202 hr 22 minEp. 102

(Bonus) #TWIC Afterthoughts - 005 Black Sitcoms Rankings

This Week In Culture Afterthoughts: Black Sitcom Rankings. Ant and J. Johnson discuss the viral post that circulated a couple of weeks ago, ranking classic black sitcoms. They break down each shows tier level, and also make changes where necessary. We did this one specifically for the culture! Click the link and subscribe now.

May 29, 202057 min

EP100 - Keep it 100! (Insecure S4EP07)

This Week In Culture Episode 100: Keep it a hundred!! This week Ant and J. Johnson are back to commemorate their milestone 100th episode. The guys discuss being black in America, Joe Biden’s latest comments on how to be black, versuz battles and more! They also get into this weeks episode of Insecure and whether or not molly was wrong for how she handled her and Andrew’s first vacation. Click the link in our bio and subscribe!!

May 27, 20202 hr 42 minEp. 100

(Bonus) #TWIC Afterthoughts - 004 ONLY FANS

This Week In Culture Afterthoughts: What you watching? After a drought, Ant and J. Johnson bring back #Afterthoughts with a bang! After the guys discuss whether it’s ok for your spouse to get an Onlyfans account, they discuss all the shows and movies they’re watching during the quarantine, and a whole lot more! You don’t want to miss this one. Click the link and subscribe now!!

May 21, 20201 hr 2 min

EP99 - 99 Problems but a pod ain’t one (Insecure S4EP06)

This Week In Culture Episode 99: 99 Problems and the pod ain’t one (Season 4, Ep:6). This week Ant and J. Johnson got right into their bag discussing the controversy surrounding Lil Boosie, the versuz battle between Nelly and Ludacris, and two #BlackBerryLetters! After a recap of some past moments in Insecure history, they jump into this weeks episode discussing Issa’s independence, apologizing first and more! This episode got wild!! Download and subscribe now!!

May 19, 20202 hr 56 minEp. 99

EP98 - Block Party (Insecure S4EP05)

This Week In Culture Episode 98: The Block Party (Season 4, ep 5). This week Ant and J. Johnson are back in their bag as friendships get tested on Insecure. They discuss the big blowup between Molly and Issa, as well as Condola and Nathan’s return, English accents and more! The guys also update you on the Coronavirus, Ahmaud Arbery and this weeks #BlackberryLetter. You don’t want to miss this one! Go Fund me link for house fire https://www.gofundme.com/f/hd52j-house-fire?utm_source=customer&...

May 12, 20202 hr 46 minEp. 98

EP97 - Communication & Relationships (Insecure S4EP04)

This Week In Culture Episode 97: Communication and Relationships (Insecure season 4, Ep4). This week, Ant and J. Johnson are back like they never left! The guys discuss the reason behind the late episode before they have a great convo about the Coronavirus, activism, a #BlackberryLetter and more! They also go into detail about this weeks episode of Insecure and discuss the current state of Molly and Issa’s friendship, the upcoming block party and the future of the show. You don’t want to miss th...

May 07, 20202 hr 50 minEp. 97

EP96 - Drunk Nikki (Insecure S4EP03)

This Week In Culture Episode 96: Drunk Nikki (Insecure Season 4, Ep 3). This week Ant and J. Johnson are thankful for the Thanksgiving episode of Insecure because it was fire! The guys give you a couple of corona and cultural updates before they dive into the episode. They talk about when to invite someone over for the holidays, toxic friendships, and more! Do not miss this episode! Download and subscribe now!!

Apr 28, 20202 hr 54 minEp. 96

EP95 - Pause the Pu$$y (Insecure S4EP02)

This Week In Culture Episode 95: Pause the Pussy (Season 4 Ep 2). This week Ant and J. Johnson are back with all fire!!!! The guys start the podcast with some very close to home COVID-19 updates, followed by hilarious conversations on Teddy Riley vs. Babyface, an in depth discussion on #BlackAF, and a couple of dope #BlackberryLetters. That takes us into this weeks episode of #Insecure where we talk Issa vs. Molly, Molly and Andrew, and so much more! Do NOT miss this episode. Time Stamps 1:00:25...

Apr 21, 20202 hr 49 minEp. 95

EP94 - Insecure S4EP01

This Week In Culture Episode 94: Insecure Season 4 Premier. This week Ant and J. Johnson are back with the long awaited return of Insecure! The guys break down what each character has been doing since we last saw them, including the new relationships they’ve built. They also talk about the clear tension between Issa and Molly, Lawrence’s new girl and toxic femininity. This episode and the premier were definitely worth the wait. Click the link and subscribe now!

Apr 14, 20202 hr 36 minEp. 94

EP93 - Insecure Season 3 Recap

This Week In Culture Episode 93: The Insecure Recap. This Week Ant and J. recap Season 3 of HBO’s insecure ahead of the long awaited return this coming Sunday. The guys discuss ghosting, mental health, friends having children and more. They also dive into more Coronavirus updates, the latest with The Chi, the BMF series, and a really good #BlackberryLetter. Sit back, relax, click the link and enjoy!

Apr 08, 20203 hr 2 minEp. 93

EP92 - The Banker

This Week in Culture Episode 92: The Banker. This week Ant and J. Johnson are live from Quarantine Headquarters to discuss the Apple original film, The Banker! They also talk about the anniversary of Nipsey’s death, Usher vs. Trey Songz, and have a great conversation on financial literacy in the wake of the Coronavirus. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (Instagram) •@jjohnson313 (Twitter & Instagram) •@Thisweekinculture (Instagram) •@...

Apr 01, 20202 hr 35 minEp. 92

EP91 - March Madness Movie Soundtrack Edition

This Week In Culture Episode 91: March Madness!! This week Ant and J. Johnson have some fun, and bring you the Sweet 16 bracket the culture deserves; Best Movie Soundtracks! The guys have a hilarious debate about each album and ultimately choose their winner. They also talk about the Roni some more, Insecure’s Issa and Lawrence, and what they’re watching now. This was a fun episode you don’t want to miss! Click the link and subscribe

Mar 25, 20202 hr 34 minEp. 91

EP88 - Menace II Society

This Week In Culture Episode 88: Menace II Society. This week, Ant & J. Johnson do a throwback review of the classic Hughes Bros. film, Menace II Society. They discuss the time surrounding the film and the vibes in the LA area at that time. They also discuss the cultural impact of the film, the Candyman trailer, the Honey Pot controversy and so much more! This is a long awaited episode you don’t want to miss! Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (Instagram) •@jjohnson313 (Twitter...

Mar 04, 20203 hr 21 minEp. 88

EP87 - Who Killed Malcolm X ?

This Week In Culture Episode 87: Who Killed Malcolm X? This week, Ant and J. Johnson are back to end black history month discussing the Netflix documentary, Who Killed Malcolm X! They also reflect on the lives of Katherine Johnson, B. Smith, and Kobe Bryant, and have a great conversation about the Image Awards, Bill Cosby’s twitter and a dope #BlackberryLetter! You don’t want to miss this episode. Click the link and subscribe now.

Feb 26, 20202 hr 49 minEp. 87

EP86 - The Photograph

This Week In Culture Episode 86: The Photograph. This Week Ant and J. Johnson are back after another great screening event, to talk about The Photograph! The guys discuss the movie, long distance relationships, chasing your dreams and more! They also talk about the PowerVerse, Ava DuVernay and so much more! You do not want to miss this episode!! Click the link and subscribe now.

Feb 19, 20202 hr 55 minEp. 86

EP85: Is This the End???

This Week In Culture Episode 85: Is This the End??? This week Ant and J. Johnson review the Power series finale. No #BlackberryLetters or culture news, they kept it all Power. The guys discussed #whoshotghost, the fate of the St. Patrick family, and the spinoffs taking place in the Powerverse. The show that started it all, comes to an end, and you don’t want to miss us discussing it! Click the link and subscribe now! • • • Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (Instagram) •@jjohnson31...

Feb 10, 20202 hr 48 minEp. 85

EP82 - It’s All Your Fault (Power S6EP13)

This Week In Culture Episode 82: It’s All Your Fault. This week, Ant., J Johnson and a special guest, discuss episode 13 of Power! They talk about Tommy’s story arc, is Ghost really dead, and who actually killed him! They also talk about Bad a Boys big opening weekend, a #BlsckberryLetter and much more! You don’t want to miss this episode. Stream and subscribe now!! BlackBerry Letter Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF2I_K7ni9s&t=14s Follow the fellas on social media! •@TrinidadAnt (I...

Jan 21, 20202 hr 35 minEp. 82

EP80 - That's What They Say (Power S6EP11)

This Week In Culture Episode 80: That’s What They Say. Power is back! And after a long winter break Ant and J. Johnson are here with the reviews that started it all. They talk about the Still Dre episode, and more predictions on who shot ghost. They also discuss a bunch of other cultural topics including a BlackBerry letter, Surviving R. Kelly, Jay-Z, The Golden Globes, World War III and so much more! Get into this episode now, and subscribe to the pod!! • • • Follow the fellas on social media! ...

Jan 08, 20202 hr 30 minEp. 80

EP79 - Dont F**K This Up (2019 In Review)

This Week In Culture Episode 79: 2019 In Review. Ant and J.Johnson are back to wrap up the year with not one, but two BlackBerry Letters! The fellas also discuss Kevin Hart's 6 part Netflix Documentary "Dont F*ck This Up". Of course we couldn't leave you without discussing some of our top moments of the year from the pod, favorite Netflix series, and other topics you pitched in on via the Facebook group. A sincere thank you for a great 2019 and we will supply heat all of 2020. Happy New Year! Fo...

Jan 01, 20202 hr 42 minEp. 79

EP78 - The Eddie Appreciation Episode

This Week In Culture Episode 78: The Eddie Appreciation Episode. This Week Any and J. Johnson are back with a surprise drop, to discuss Eddie Murphy’s first appearance on Saturday Night Live in almost 40 years! The guys also break down Eddie’s career highs, his stints of absence from the spotlight, and his triumphant return in 2019. Check the episode out now, and and subscribe!!

Dec 23, 20191 hr 39 minEp. 78

EP77B - The Watchmen

This Week In Culture Episode 77 pt. 2: The Watchmen. Ant and J. Johnson are back with a discussion about HBO’s hit series The Watchmen. The guys also shift gears and talk about the top 5 black Christmas movies and more! Click the link and subscribe NOW!

Dec 19, 20191 hr 30 minEp. 77

EP77a - "Blackfamous"

This Week In Culture Episode 77 Pt. 1: Blackfamous. This week Ant and J. Johnson discuss some of the cultures most well known but not widely appreciated actors. They also read two REALLY fun #BlackberryLetters and remind listeners of HBO’s hidden 2016 gem, The Night Of. You don’t want to miss this episode! Click the link and stay tuned for Part 2!

Dec 17, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 77
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