Low Key

Scarlett Johansson's latest role as a trans man in the upcoming Pittsburgh mafia film "Rub and Tug" is causing controversy. Critics have called the casting an example of "cis-washing" and berated ScarJo's tepid response to the their frustration.Tim, Keith, and Aaron talk about why it's a big deal and the progress made (or lack thereof) for non-straight actors in Hollywood.Show NotesScarlett Johansson Responds To Backlash For Being Cast As Trans Man In ‘Rub & Tug’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Drake thought Pusha T would be another easy notch on his belt, but it when far worse than anyone could have ever expected. What does it mean when the top rapper in the game pleads out of a beef with a written memo and an appeal for peace by one of his managers? Considering rap's status as a pop genre, maybe nothing.Keith, Tim, and Aaron explain in this episode about what this means for hip hop and end by discussing the legendary Youtube video that captured the night James Brown, Prince, and Michael Jackson were on stage at the same damn time in 1983. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The crew reviews "Ye" (except one of the guys who has a Kanye ban in the house), discuss the supposed Trump bump, and question is Kanye has found himself in a Citizen Kane situation.It's not as silly as normal but there's a lot to learn from the ascension of Kanye into madness.Related Articles for Perusal:How One 19-Year-Old Illinois Man Is Distorting National Polling Averages:https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/13/upshot/how-one-19-year-old-illinois-man-is-distorting-national-polling-averages.htmlTrump’s Support Among Black Men Doubles After Kanye West Endorsement, Reuters Poll Says:https://www.thewrap.com/black-male-support-trump-doubles-kanye-west/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The crew meant to do an entire episode about Donald Glover's insanely popular "This Is America" video, but CW's "Black Lightning" came up and... well, you'll see. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim, Keith, and Aaron discuss the Jay-Z interview on David Letterman's Netflix show "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction." Plus, the guys give their theories for the next Avengers film (premiering next week!), and Keith explains how to save your marriage by hiring a ninja. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim, Keith, and Aaron return to give a review of Atlanta's surprising episode "Teddy Perkins." Along the way they discuss blackface, whiteface, Killer Mike's self-own, and how Atlanta's greatest strength (absurdity) is leading to missed storytelling opportunities. Relevant Links: ‘Atlanta': 9 Teddy Perkins-Michael Jackson Parallels That Aren’t So ObviousJimmy Kimmel's Blackface Impression of Karl Malone See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome the first episode of Low Key! Our first journey with the crew explores the key themes of Marvel's Black Panther that went unnoticed. For example, is there a such thing as a good ethnostate? How does vibranium work as an allegory to Silicon Valley's pillage of African cobalt? Why do many people believe Eric Killmonger is more empathetic than T'Challa?We dive into that and more in this premiere episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.