Synopsis
The Fan Bros Show are the Multicultural Maestros. Fan Bros discusses the week in pop culture and geek, while keeping an ear to the street for the topics and controversies that affect the world of fandom--all from the perspective of people of color. Show hosts DJ BenHaMeen and Tatiana King Jones serve as the cultural guides for this unique show, along with a revolving cast of guests that run the gamut of industries--from music and politics, to comics, movies, television and tech.FanBros is a member of the LoudSpeakers Network (https://soundcloud.com/loudspeakersnetwork) and is published every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and iHeartRadio. Visit http://fanbros.com for more greatness. Email us at: contact at fanbros dot com
Episodes
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Magneto 4 Life feat. Lee Shorten
17/07/2019 Duration: 01h07minAll we ask is trust and TRUSS US--this is a dope episode. This week Tatiana pilots the FANship as she is joined by the Zamundan Minister of Defense, Janicia F. from the podcast Tea with Queen and J. We have an amazing conversation with actor, writer, and director Lee Shorten who's widely known for playing Sergeant Hiroyuki Yoshida on the Amazon series The Man in the High Castle. Lee opens up about his unique adoptive background, speaks on learning to tap into Asian culture to inform how he approaches his projects, how he feels about the current state of Hollywood and the responsibility of representation, and he provides some incredible advice to budding creatives on how to jump into TV and film. Pop in those earbuds, airpods, and headphones, turn up the volume and press PLAY to listen to another fantastic episode of FANshow!
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Not On Uncle Ruckus Internet feat. Drunk Black History
10/07/2019 Duration: 01h24minWe back with another one, and this week we welcome the hosts of Drunk Black History, Brandon Collins and Gordon Baker Bone! Nothing but comedy and knowledge ensues when this Fantastic Four gets together, as we discuss the week in geek culture!This week Benhameen is pushed to the limit by the #NotMyAriel nonsense, and goes off on why reboots, remakes, recasting, whatever is not something you need to stress about. At all. Like ever.We also give a spoiler filled review of Spider-Man: Far From Home and we go into those End Credit Scenes and what they mean for the future of the MCU!Plus a very special Geekquently Asked Questions, as we speak about how we deal with burnout, and what keeps us going when we have reached our limit of stress. TIME STAMP0:00 to 7:00 - INTRO 7:01 to 17:00 - Not My Ariel - Little Mermaid Casting News17:01 to 22:25 - Best Shows of All Time Discussion, Stranger Things Talk (No Spoilers)24:22 to 40:12 - Spider-Man: Far From Home (SPOILER FILLED Review)40:13 to 1:15:23 - GEEKQUENTLY ASKED QUE
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Spider-Man: Freestyles From The Dome (Far From Home Spoiler Free Review)
03/07/2019 Duration: 01h20minYou know we had to do it. Spider-Man: Far From Home drops this week and the ForAllNerds family had to drop our SPOILER FREE review of it. DJ Benhameen & Tatiana King are joined by original F̶a̶n̶B̶r̶o̶s̶S̶h̶o̶w̶ I mean ForAllNerds family, The Chico Leo has returned to the spaceship to discuss one of the biggest films of the summer, in our patented no spoiler style. Don't worry if you haven't seen it, we keep the big secrets to ourselves, only discussing the themes and general reactions.Not only that, but we also welcome Clairesa Clay, founder of Blerd City Con to the spaceship to discuss the upcoming Blerd City Con and why all of our NYC Fan Fam should make it a mission to attend.Plus all of the rest of the geek news of the week, a very important Geekquently Asked Questions where Benhameen answers the time old question "What's Beef?"
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No Black Card For Buzz LightYear
27/06/2019 Duration: 01h10minNo Black Card For Buzz? Even after Beyonce "borrowed" his To Infinity And Beyond? It's a cold world in a hot summer on this episode of ForAllNerds, as we give a top level NO SPOILERS review of Toy Story 4, we discuss whether or not Michael B Jordan should be playing The One in a Matrix Reboot, and whether or not we need yet another reboot anyway?Plus a very special Geekquently Asked Questions, as the hosts are asked how much of their lives they share on the show, and we get into a little bit of their private lives. This time, it's personal.
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Striking Vipers: Turbo - Polar Bear Bonus Round ft Hey Assante & Chico Leo
19/06/2019 Duration: 01h11minIn this super special episode we welcome back, ForAllNerds champions Chico Leo and Assante from The Friend Zone! We really couldn't get over the Striking Vipers episode of Black Mirror (amongst other things) so we dive into that topic, plus discuss all the incredible ComicsICopped options for the week. Be on the lookout and subscribe to Chico's new podcast "Sword and Scandal" as well as Assante's new podcast "If I Were A Rapper"! As always SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and PRESS PLAY on ForAllNerds, everywhere you listen to podcasts!
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Welp... Dark Phoenix
13/06/2019 Duration: 01h20minAnother One... Word to Khaled, we are back with yet another instant classic of an episode! This time we had to discuss Dark Phoenix, and why did Fox even decide to make this story yet again... In some happier news we also speak on The Black Godfather, the new documentary film on Netflix from Reginald Hudlin, and why you need to see it asap. Plus... you know we had to speak about Striking Vipers.... I mean we done effed a polar bear and we still can't get that movie out of our minds.Not only that, you know we had to answer some listener questions in our Geekquently Asked Questions, and drop some new comic knowledge in our Comics I Copped! segment.TIME STAMP0:00 to 10:50 - Black Godfather Discussion10:51 to 20:50 - Dark Phoenix Spoiler Filled Review21:33 to 40:00 - Striking Vipers Review40:01 to 1:10:00 - Geekquently Asked Questions1:10:01 to END - Comics I Copped
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Bruce Wayne Is A Bum Featuring Logan Browning
05/06/2019 Duration: 02h02minWe back with another instant classic! This episode we welcome Logan Browning, the star of Dear White People as well as the new Netflix hit film The Perfection! After our episode with Allison Williams we had to get her co-star to discuss The Perfection, Dear White People, and much more! Not only that, we speak about When They See Us, and how we have to be very careful about what kinds of entertainment and information we are taking in. Plus Comics I Copped, Geekquently Asked Questions and all of the greatness that you know and love from the ForAllNerds!TIME STAMP0:00 to 22: 46 - Intro and Discussion of When They See Us and keeping positive energy in your life23:34 to 1:11:58 - Logan Browning Interview! Spoilers for The Perfection!!!1:12:00 to END - Geekquently Asked Questions, Comics I Copped, Thoughts On Dark Phoenix
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A Whole New World Of Orientalism
29/05/2019 Duration: 01h31minA Whole New World Of Orientalism? Unfortunately, as much as we enjoyed Will Smith's Aladdin, we still had some issues with it, and you know we aren't here to mince any words when it comes to our review of the new Guy Ritchie film.We also speak about Kit Harrington going into rehab, and why mental health is so important in our modern age. Get better soon, Kit.Plus a very important Geekquently Asked Question segment where we answer one of the greatest questions of all time.... Digimon Vs Pokemon.
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The Perfection (Review) Featuring Allison Williams
24/05/2019 Duration: 01h31minYou knew we had to come back with a banger this week, so we recruited friend and fan of the ForAllNerds family, Allison Williams of the new hit movie The Perfection. Yes, the same Allison Williams of Get Out and Girls fame has returned to the spaceship to discuss the new Netflix film The Perfection, and why she loves scaring the living sh*t out of us? If you haven't peeped The Perfection on Netflix, then go press play and come back and listen as we break down all of the insanity that takes place in the film. It's another instant classic interview for the team, as we examine what are some of the underlying themes and ideas presented in The Perfection.And that's not all, we also drop our take on the new Terminator trailer, answer some lingering questions on Game Of Thrones (Shouts To Castle Black Pod)and we discuss the new Star Wars spread in Vanity Fair. Love to Finn and Jannah!!!!TIME STAMP -0:00 to 16:00 - Intro - Star Wars and Terminator Talk, News in the Geek Week16:01 to 49:50 - Allison WIliams Interview
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Castle Black - Game Of Thrones Season Eight Episode Six Review - The Iron Throne
20/05/2019 Duration: 01h46minIt's over y'all. And you already know we have a lot to say about the finale episode of Game Of Thrones. Ever. That's it, that's all... to paraphrase the immortal words of Magic Johnson "They ain't gone be here". How did the final episode stack up? Well you're going to have to press play to find out as Tatiana King, Porshea Patterson, and DJ BenHaMeen are here to give their thoughts, their feelings, even bare their souls as we discuss The Iron Throne, the last ever episode.But don't get it twisted, this is not the end of Castle Black, we will be back next week with an EXTRA SPECIAL recap of the entire series, and much more to come after that. Follow us @CastleBlackPod and @ForAllNerds to keep up with the family.
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The JK Rowling Effect
17/05/2019 Duration: 01h06minWhat is The JK Rowling Effect? Much like the Matrix you have to experience it to find out. Press play and listen as Dj BenHaMeen and Tatiana King Jones break down the JK Rowling Effect and why the creators of Endgame and Game Of Thrones have been falling victim to it's power.Not only that, it's an action packed Geekquently Asked Questions, as we attempt to answer the age old question: Why do Black people support media that doesn't include them?
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Castle Black - Game Of Thrones Season Eight Episode Five Review - The Bells
13/05/2019 Duration: 01h34minBells Hells! I guess Daenerys isn't the Belle Of The Ball? Stay with us, the jokes get better as we review the fifth episode of the final season of Game Of Thrones "The Bells". It seems that all has gone to bell hell in the penultimate episode, with Danny finally going full ham and bacon on Kings Landing. At least I think it probably smelled like bacon in there...Anyway, join DJ Benhameen, Porshea Patterson, and very special guest @wordsbyuchechi from everyone's favorite Youtube Talk Show, The Grapevine.Press play, and make sure you pour one out for the hero of the story....
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The Thanos Tax
08/05/2019 Duration: 58minIt's been two weeks since Endgame, and the Russo Brothers have lifted the spoiler review, so we had to go get our original member The Chico Leo, to give a slightly different take on Endgame. Unlike Benhameen and Tatiana, Chico didn't walk out of the theater feeling verklempt. You're going to have to press play to find out why Chico Leo didn't feel it, and why. The reasons will shock you.Not only that, but we also discuss the Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer, we answer some Geekquently Asked Questions, and Benhameen apologizes for his lack of ComicsICopped.
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Castle Black - Game Of Thrones Season Eight Episode Four Review - The Last Of The Starks
06/05/2019 Duration: 01h35minThe Last Of The Starks is here and the Castle Black crew is back to review this "interesting" episode of Game Of Thrones. We won't spoil anything in the description, but best believe we get right into everything that went right and what went wrong in the latest of #DemThrones. Make sure to hit the subscribe button above if you haven't already, and follow @TatianaKing @Porshea_Obvi @DJBenhameen to keep up with the @CastleBlackPod family!
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Endgame Of Thrones
01/05/2019 Duration: 01h19minYou've been waiting, and we've been needing to talk. Well... the time has come for the For All Nerds Endgame Review! There are no holds barred in this breakdown of one of the most important films in geek history. We speak on what we loved, what we hated, and what we want to see in the future of the MCU. Tears were flowing, as well as laughs aplenty as we speak about one of the most anticipated films of our time.Not only that, we also break down the new Sonic The Hedgehog trailer, Benhameen has some interesting thoughts on Tom King's Heroes In Crisis, and yet another classic Geekquently Asked Questions segment!We also take time to pay tribute to the life and work of the legend John Singleton. May he rest in power, and blessings and love to his family and friends.0:01 to 27:00 - Endgame Spoiler Review27:01 to 58:00 - Geekquently Asked Questions58:01 to 1:08:00 - Rest In Power Tribute To John Singleton1:08:00 to 1:15:00 - Comics I Copped1:15:00 to End - Sonic The Hedgehog Trailer Review
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Castle Black - Game Of Thrones Season Eight Episode Three Review - The Long Night
29/04/2019 Duration: 01h27minWow. DJ Ben Ha Meen, Porshea Patterson, and special returning guest Tahoe_TV are here to review "The Long Night" the third episode in the final season of Game Of Thrones and there's not much more to be said. One of the most intense episodes in television history, this is one for the tomes of the Citadel. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @CastleBlackPod !!Also, click the TRIVIA NIGHT link above for information on our upcoming Trivia Night, May 6th at Taco Electrico!Not much more other than press play.
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Castle Black - Season Eight Episode Two Review - A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
22/04/2019 Duration: 01h23minCastle Black is Back! The Blackest Game Of Thrones Podcast in all of the Realms is back to review A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, the second episode in the final season of Game Of Thrones! We had to bring in a special guest this week, so welcome @CharlesPulliam to the Watch, as we break down all of the reunions and reunifications that happened in this latest episode. It wasn't just reunions, as some characters decided to do a little first time unions, if you know what we mean. Only four episodes left, so press play and enjoy some our of last times in Westeros with the Castle Black Crew!
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Beyhive ExSTREAMists
18/04/2019 Duration: 50minIn this episode, Tatiana and Jeff J co-captain the ship to chat about the latest and greatest in geek culture. They contemplate whether or not HBO will matter after Game of Thrones is over, ogle over the massive amounts of content Disney+ will have available on launch day, and try to come to terms with the fact that there are such things as Beyhive extremists. Put on your headphones and tune in! Be sure to subscribe to ForAllNerds on all platforms!
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Castle Black - Season Eight Episode One Review - WinterFell
16/04/2019 Duration: 01h12minFinally... after two years... Game Of Thrones is Back!!! And guess who is here to cover the first episode of Season Eight? It's your favorite, and blackest, GoT Podcast in all of the realms! Tatiana King, Porshea Patterson, and DJ Benhameen are joined once again by Tahoe_TV of the So Shameless podcast to break down everything that went down.Castle Black is here to cover the events of "Winterfell" and everything that happened in the first episode of this long awaited season. We aren't even going to waste any more of your time with a show description, just make sure you've watched the latest episode before you press play.
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No Country for Old Superheroes
10/04/2019 Duration: 01h07minIt's a new day, yes it is--and it's a new episode of ForAllNerds! The crew shares their overall take on Shazam and explains if DC finally made it happen for themselves or made a mess. Jeff J. pays respects to Kofi Kingston as the first black WWE Champ at Wrestlemania, we give our take on the Cowboy Bebop live action casting, and everyone gets spicy when the GAQ questions get personal. So sit back, relax, and listen to another classic episode filled with geek and pop culture from the perspective of people of color!