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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Outlaw Barz - Mail Bag Day
16/08/2017 Duration: 01h15minWell, well well... Look who folks were foolish enough to let back in the building. It makes an Outlaw wonder what she has to do to incur the wrath of the gods. Never one to squander an opportunity, or miss a chance to keep a party going, the ladies decided to extend the anniversary shenanigans. And this time it's all about you, the beloved listeners. So in this episode of Outlaw Barz, What's in the Bag, the ladies shake up the mailbag and answer a ton of your questions...and wonder if y'all really love them. Seriously, they love Attack on Titan as much as the next Outlaw, but that doesn't mean they want to live in that hellscape of a world.Anime Recommendation: The Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul (Singeki No Bahamut)Music:Intro - @sparks-dynamiteOutro: @kensabeast
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Castle Black - EastWatch (Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 5 Recap)
14/08/2017 Duration: 51minOn the latest episode of Castle Black we tackle the tough questions about "EastWatch" the fifth episode of the seventh season of Game Of Thrones. Spoilers abound so if you haven't seen Eastwatch yet you might want to go do that before you join us for this as we try and figure out how Bronn is so damn magical, why does Daenerys keep giving Jon Snow the come eff me eyes, and what was the bigger reveal? That Gendry is still alive? Or that Jorah Mormont is still a sucker for love?Much more on this episode as Tatiana King, Deadly Diva and Benhameen dive into Game of Thrones on Castle Black, Thee Blackest Game Of Thrones Podcast in all of the realms.
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SlamBros: At Least We Have the Fashion Files
11/08/2017 Duration: 52minIf the last week of programming has taught us anything, there are no good people in the WWE right now, but at least we have the Fashion Files. The Slambros, Boman12L and Illa YC, return for the 33rd / 38th episode and reflect on the current WWE product or what some would describe as lack of product. SummerSlam is only a few weeks away but plans have changed because of injuries to a few key superstars. If the dirt sheets are correct, it would appear Enzo really is an unpopular character backstage. Plus, the latest episode in our longest running drama series – ¡Las Aventuras de Alberto El Patrón y sus Amigos!While both main brand shows have been solid--often filled with one or two good matches-- not much has been memorable with the build to this year’s SummerSlam. As good as they have been, it's saying a lot when a Fashion Files segment is the best things on a two hour show. Much of that is the result of booking changes and poor executions of stories. Still, the Slambros work through it and have recaps for RAW
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Disney Is Gangster
10/08/2017 Duration: 59minDisney Is Gangster but you already knew that so lets talk about the triumphant return of The Chico Leo to the spaceship! That's correct, one half of The Scream Squad has returned from his spacewalk for this very special episode! We also had to bring along Joe Illidge, the reigning Mayor of FanBrosShow on Foursquare, so you know Comics I Copped is super lit. Plus we answer some of the best from the fans in Geekquently Asked Questions, and a very special Tech Talk With Tatiana. But where is the Queen of the ship? Listen to find out.
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The Scream Squad - Bad Religion
08/08/2017 Duration: 45minThis week Los Leos are back in the Dungeon to discuss a pair of films with some twisted takes on theology. In The Witchfinder General there's no silver bullet to counter a silver tongue when superstition is used as a cudgel against chaos. Meanwhile in The Wicker Man, we see what really happens when an upstanding (and uptight) citizen ends up with too much of that old-time religion...
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Castle Black - "Spoils Of War" (Game Of Thrones Recap)
07/08/2017 Duration: 57minFrom the minds behind FanBrosShow comes Castle Black, thee Blackest Game Of Thrones Podcast In All Of The Realms. On the premier episode FanBros alums Tatiana King & BenHaMeen are joined by their OutlawBarzPod sistren Deadly Diva to discuss one of the most fire episodes in history of Game Of Thrones. Fire as in dragon fire, see what we did there. Listen as Diva breaks down the episode from the perspective of the book reader, while the FanBros contingent approaches from loyal tv viewers who haven't read more than a book between them.Thank you for checking out Castle Black and get ready for much more from the team as we approach the end of this season as well as the upcoming final season of #ThronesYall .
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Domino Effect
03/08/2017 Duration: 57minIts another episode of FanBrosShow, the premiere geek podcast featuring the perspective of people of color!Tatiana King takes over the reigns this week as BenHaMeen has been sidelined with some Martian Flu and is stuck in quarantine. But she had to bring in a ringer so everyone's favorite devils advocate Illa YC joins the spaceship in a starring role! Like he's always wanted!They speak on #BlackAmerica vs #NoConfederate , why Zazie Beetz is looking incredible as Domino and much more in this jam packed episode!
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Outlaw Barz - It's A Smexy Celebration (NSFW 1st Anniversary)
02/08/2017 Duration: 01h05minDo you know what today is? In the words of a certain 90's R&B group, it's our anniversary! That's right folks, it has been one whole year since you started rocking with the ladies of Outlaw Barz! So what better way to celebrate such a momentous occasion than to get the band back together. That's right -- Jade is back! In this anniversary episode of Outlaw Barz, It's A Celebration, Jade meets Tam and the ladies chat directly about something they've been dancing around for a year, smexy anime content. From Naruto's Sexy no Jutsu to Bible Black, there is no shortage of adult content in anime. Heads up, this is definitely a **NSFW** episode. Don't say we didn't warn you.Anime Mentioned in this Episode: Not this time sweetie... But we do have a recommendation from Sope: Knight's & MagicMusic:Intro - @killing-spree-1Outro - @musicality-beats
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Confederacy Of Dunces (FanBrosShow Special Delivery)
31/07/2017 Duration: 01h02minIt's an extra special Special Delivery this week as Illa YC, Deadly Diva & Benhameen convene to speak on the uproar over #NoConfederate and why hashtag activism matters. But first up we have to break down "The Queen's Justice", one of the most action packed and game changing episodes of Game Of Thrones. If you thought that Dany & Jon meeting was as good as it gets, wait until you hear Outlaw Barz own Deadly Diva break down what really matters in the episode.Plus Benha & Illa speak on Insecure and why it is simply one of the best shows on television, and how Power is still one of the most entertaining shows on television. What a conundrum.
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Slambros: Problematic Gimmick Matches
28/07/2017 Duration: 51minSomehow the Slambros, Boman12L and Illa YC, survived WWE Battleground (one of the worst PPVs all year) and are able to give you the 32nd/36th edition of the show! The dirt sheets return this week on a somber note. After 21 years, Mark Henry will be hanging up the boots to transition to a backstage role. Shane McMahon somehow took a bump from a helicopter. Also, Brock Lesnar may be returning to the UFC – again. No Slambros would be complete without the latest episode in our longest running drama series - ¡Las Aventuras de Alberto El Patrón y sus Amigos!Boman ponders some new problematic gimmick matches the WWE can use after the terrible Battleground; plus, there are recaps for RAW and Smackdown Live inside. We have more, so stay tuned to the Slambros!1:43 Diggin’ in the Dirt13:31 ¡Las Aventuras de Alberto El Patrón y sus Amigos!21:37 Battleground Recap28:50 RAW Recap41:11 Smackdown Live Recap49:33 Question of the week
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Malcolm X Files Featuring Matt Ruff
27/07/2017 Duration: 01h25minWe had to delve deep into the Malcolm X Files on this week's episode, as we welcome Matt Ruff, the author of the novel Lovecraft Country! If you didn't know Lovecraft Country has been optioned by Jordan Peele & Misha Green to be a new series on HBO and we get into exactly why it could have the AKA Malcolm X Files. Plus it's the Geekquently Asked Questions, Comics I Copped, Tech Talk With Tatiana, and much more on this latest banger! Remember if you're in NYC come out to THE ART SHOW at Pink's Bar & Grill!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BXDPhbBglTO/?taken-by=fanbrosshow
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The Scream Squad - Belmonts In The Belfry
25/07/2017 Duration: 45minWe're sure you've heard a lot about Netflix's Castlevania series from everywhere, including our very own OutlawBarz anime podcast. Now its Los Leo's turn to analyze and critique the series, but this time from the horror perspective. Join in now as Leo Faierman and Chico Leo take a critical lens to Castlevania, and explore if it was a great addition to the sub-genre of vampire horror--or if it just sucked. Plus, the two Leos say their farewells to the master of horror cinema, George Romero.
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Infinite Civil War
20/07/2017 Duration: 01h16minInfinite Civil War seems to be what HBO wants to sell us, but the For All Nerds crew is not having it today or any day for that matter. We break down exactly why Confederacy, the new series from Benoiff & Weiss on HBO, is a huge effing mistake to say the least. While there is a slim chance that this show will redeem itself, Tatiana & Benhameen break down exactly why this might not have been the best choice for these creators to follow Game of Thrones.One of our deepest Geekquently Asked Questions ever this week, plus Tech Talk with Tatiana, SDCC special Comics I Copped preview, our thoughts on the Infinity War trailer, plus much more on this jam packed episode of the worlds most popular podcast, FanBrosShow.
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Outlaw Barz - Whip It Good
19/07/2017 Duration: 53minIf you are of a certain age, you may have played a certain side scrolling game where you fought, as member of the Belmont family, against Dracula and his minions. That game, you may or may not remember was called Castlevania. It spawned a ton of sequels, one of which Diva still plays. Word on the street is she was fond of the Belmont whip and those lovely flying crosses. But that is neither nor there. Because in this Episode of Outlaw Barz, Whip It Good, the ladies chat about the latest incarnation of Castlevania as presented by Netflix -- full of pretty new baes and rife with commentary about the evil that men do and corruption in the church.Anime Mentioned in this Episode:- Castlevania- Magical Girl Raising Project- Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBUMusic:Intro: @killing-spree-1Outro: @andrezoworks
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SlamBros: We Told You Alberto Was That Dude
14/07/2017 Duration: 49minNo matter what happens, remember the Slambros always told you Alberto was that dude! Boman12l and Illa YC return for the 31st /35th episode!Could we be witnessing the series finale of Las Aventuras…? Our Hero Alberto has gotten into some messes before, this latest one could see is marriage to Paige delayed once again but also strip him of his new unified title he won not two weeks ago. What really happened in Orlando? Is this the strike to finally tear down the house of Patron? There’s no dirt sheets week to make room for this super-sized episode of ¡Las Aventuras de Alberto El Patrón y sus Amigos!Great Balls of Fire was a really good show, meaning RAW has a lot of momentum this Week. Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar continue to show great chemistry together, while Roman appears to be out of place. The Hardys may or may not be broken soon and Bo Dallas won an award!Smackdown Live continues to build its roster up, even when wrestlers are not wrestling with great backstage interactions and prerecorded videos. Still W
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Secret Origin Of The Asian Sidekick Feat. Ki Hong Lee
13/07/2017 Duration: 01h13minThe Secret Origin Of The Asian Sidekick? Well perhaps part one of the origin as we speak with Ki Hong Lee, the star of the upcoming horror flick Wish Upon. Not our longest of interviews but we still managed to get into whether or not it's a problem that Asian characters play the sidekick role in cinema. Plus we get into what makes Wish Upon one of the scariest movies of the summer so make sure you check it when it drops.I mean but what would a week be without speaking on the news from Black Panther, A Wrinkle In Time, as well as the standard and always excellent segments you know and love on FanBrosShow, the Voice Of The Urban Geek. For All Nerds.
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Slambros: Great Balls of Fire
07/07/2017 Duration: 32minWWE’s Great Balls of Fire has went from horribly named too to one of the best stacked RAW Branded PPV all year. Roman Resigns vs Braun Strowman, Alexas vs. Sasha Banks, Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe, These are huge clashes for the first ever Greats Balls of Fire events. No worries, the Slambros Boman12L and Illa YC, return for the 30th/34th time with previews and predictions for the whole PPV; plus, the latest in the adventures of Alberto El Patron!We have more inside so stay tuned to the Slambros!00:56 ¡Las Aventuras de Alberto El Patrón y sus Amigos!03:06 Kick off show07:01 Enzo vs Big Cass09:47 Bray Wyatt vs Seth Rollins14:35 Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman17:53 The Miz vs Dean Ambrose19:50 Alexa Bliss vs Sasha Banks21:32 Sheamus & Cesaro vs The Hardys25:53 Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe
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Superhero Sellouts Featuring Laura Harrier
06/07/2017 Duration: 01h32minIt's another one with the F.A.N. Bros, as the For All Nerds team welcomes Laura Harrier to the spaceship. You may not know the name just yet but after this weekend Laura is going to be a household name as she is starring in Spider-Man:Homecoming as Liz Allen! We get into what it feels like to go from relative obscurity to being the star of one of the most anticipated super-hero films of all time! Plus we speak about her interactions with the rest of the cast and how she handled playing the love interest of Tom Holland himself. Much more on this episode as Tatiana breaks down her trip to the Essence Festival, BenHaMeen explains why Omarosa would make a great super villain and of course we attempt to answer the unexplainable in Geekquently Asked Questions. No, we don't know why Rob Kardashian is shocked.
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Outlaw Barz - Excuse Me Who Are You
05/07/2017 Duration: 01h01minDiva just got her recommendation privileges back with Voices of a Distant Star and she is on the fast track to getting them revoked again. Diva, determined to shed her good girl recommendation image, offered up a bonafide anime classic for the more mature anime viewer. In this episode of Outlaw Barz, Excuse Me, Who Are You?, the ladies discuss Satoshi Kon's psychological thriller Perfect Blue. The ladies, as well as the main character Mima, fall down a rabbit hole of mental instability, complex set-ups, and situations more uncomfortable than showing up at your best friend's wedding to find out she's marrying your boyfriend who supposedly lived overseas.Anime Mentioned in this Episode:Perfect BlueMagical Girl Raising ProjectChaika - The Coffin PrincessMusic:Intro: @killing-spree-1Outro: @musicality-beats
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Slambros: Samoa Magic!
30/06/2017 Duration: 01h04minSay his name and with Samoa Magic, Samoa Joe will appear. Be prepared because an ass whooping is not far behind. No worries though, the Slambros, Boman12L and Ila YC, put all the respect on Joe’s names and are able to return for the new episode! Leading off the dirt sheets this week, we have a returning Mauro Ranallo to NXT, Kurt Angle has a rumored opponent for his return to the WWE ring and once again Shelton Benjamin is in talks to return to the WWE. On the other side of the wrestling world, Cody Rhodes wins the Ring of Honor World Title. New Japan Pro Wrestling revealedf the blocks for the G1 Climax and any combination of matches could be amazing. Oh course, no episode of Slambros would be complete without the latest adventures of Alberto El Patron! RAW invites the Ball family on air so some questionable TV, while Braun Strowman continues to be a hero to the people, by beating up Roman Reigns with his signature weapon, an ambulance. Paul Heyman continues to test Samoa Magic and got his client Brock Lesnar