Category: Episodes

Should Quentin Tarantino reconsider his use of “the N-word” in his films?

December 30, 2016

Harry and Don discuss Tarantino’s use of the word “nigger” in his movies, most mainly in “Pulp Fiction”, although “Jackie Brown” and “Django Unchained” are discussed as well. The tension between historical significance, artistic license, Artist vs. Audience, “Generation KKK” “N-word privilege” and worst case scenarios are discussed, including voices outside of the “H and D” realm. Not included is Donovan’s younger, smarter brother. … More Should Quentin Tarantino reconsider his use of “the N-word” in his films?

Pride vs. Stereotypes ROUND 2:Trevor Noah, Tomi Lahren and Everything in Between

December 16, 2016

This episode is about the fight for identity in a post 2016 election world. That identity, at risk in the world of “It’s just my opinion”, can get pretty pissed off. Is it poppin’ off or justified anger? Donovan drags Harry through the world of online black outrage, Charlemagne tha God, Miss Annes and feelings of sexual anxiety. It’s another meaty one, but one in which 50% of the hosts had to get off his chest. … More Pride vs. Stereotypes ROUND 2:Trevor Noah, Tomi Lahren and Everything in Between

Is it okay to fall in love with Fictional Characters?

December 9, 2016

In this episode Harry and Don tackle the unspeakable subject of fandom. Like patients stricken with an illness, they discuss their own imaginary loves before turning an eye to the far reaches of the fan’s psyche, discussing legitimate love for the fictional, television and comics, how fandom can become obsession, reality and real life love. … More Is it okay to fall in love with Fictional Characters?

Comic Timing – Episode 184: Changing Political Climates and Comics

December 5, 2016

In November Donovan was a guest on the long-running Comic Timing Podcast hosted by Ian Levenstein and Brent Kossina. Joined by Brandon Christopher, the four men have a weighty discussion on the decision by Mexican and American artists Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man, Impulse) and George Perez (The new Teen Titans, JLA vs. Avengers) to not travel to any state that voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election for the next four years. Also discussed is comic shops refusing to stock Motor Crush issue 1 because it has a black female lead. Check out this and more Comic Timing episodes at speekgeekspeak.com! … More Comic Timing – Episode 184: Changing Political Climates and Comics

FEEDBACK FOR “Advertising: Are They Making People Objects?” and “GUNS: Do We Still Need the 2nd Amendment?”

November 4, 2016

To Listen…CLICK HERE Donovan and Harrison respond to feedback regarding the episodes “Advertising: Do they Make Us Treat People Like Objects?” and “GUNS: Do We Still Need the Second Amendment?”. To send in feedback to be read on the show, write in to qnoanswers@gmail.com!