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Episodes

Nov. 21, 2025

Are False Beauty Standards Still Hurting Our Teens

If you grew up in the 90s and early 2000s you are well aware of how industry beauty standards took over the world. From the rise of the video vixen to the take over of social media. It wasn't new then and it's not new now, bu...
Nov. 17, 2025

Do We Really Need The Billboard Charts Anymore? Hip-Hop Shut Out Of The Billboard Top 40

In this session, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine discuss Hip-Hop not making the Top 40 for the 1st time in 30+ years. Which is more relevant Hip-Hop or The Billboard itself. Our duo covers many topics within the topic fro...
Nov. 7, 2025

We Filmed This The Day Before Halloween!!

Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine, along with the Student Section, have conversation about some of their favorite monsters, candy, and family-friendly Halloween movies.
Nov. 6, 2025

Blaxploitation: The Good, The Bad, The Legacy |SPC101

Title: The Duality Of Blaxploitation Era Movies. In the Society and Pop Culture 101 and The No Bustle Podcast - Film Eras (1960-1970) episode, Big Nose Kate initiated a great conversation that took us on a path about the dual...
Nov. 1, 2025

Film Era Series: Favorite Films From the 1960-1970s w/ The No Bustle Podcast

In today's class we're discussing our favorite films from the eras of 1960 and 1970. We didn't want to this one alone so we're tagging in The No Bustle Podcast for a multi-part crossover event. Cross your fingers because if t...
Oct. 24, 2025

The Marvelously Unique Story of Mister Tiq Milan

Tiq Milan holds many titles, trans advocate, writer, teacher, and mentor. Yet perhaps the most meaningful is simply: son. This role grants him a unique and powerful lens through which he approaches his diverse life callings. ...
Oct. 17, 2025

Which Fictional Characters had a Justifiable Crash Out?

In todays class, we are having fun and naming which of our favorite fictional characters had a justifiable crash-out. Last Things: 1. A New Verzuz battle is upon us who you got? No Limit or Cash Money 2.Our thoughts on Bad Bu...
Oct. 10, 2025

Is A.I. in the Entertainment Industry Ethical? w/ Evelynn Mimi Jae

Is Ai in the entertainment ethical in the entertainment industry? That's becoming a pretty complicated question with the emerging power of Ai. Who better to help with this conversation than the 'Twerking Techie' herself, Evel...
Oct. 3, 2025

BK Spades Gets Roasted By His Own Daughter

Instructor BK Spades' only and favorite Daughter comes to the rescue to fill in for Instructor Novacaine. The daddy-daughter duo talks about anime, superheroes, movies, and dating preferences. #movies #mcu #nationaldaughterda...
Sept. 18, 2025

Why Are "We" In The Charlie Kirk Conversation?

So the thing about this Charlie Kirk conversation is some of us didn't know him. For the people that did know him seems to know separate versions of the guy. So, Instructors BK and Novacaine felt the need to be honest about t...
Sept. 10, 2025

Druski Sparks Whiteface Debate; Marvel Thunderbolts Review

Druski splits the internet down the middle with his Whiteface stunt. The Instructors share their thoughts on Marvel's Thunderbolts.
Sept. 7, 2025

Are MCU Movies Hurting the industry? |SPC101

Our guests from The No Bustle Podcast helps us answer questions about the movie theater experience and if the MCU led Superhero genre is to blame for the decline of the movie experience. #Thunderbolts #MCU #trump #movieindust...
Aug. 29, 2025

Is the MCU led Superhero Genre the Blame for The Movies Industry's Decline?

Our guests from The No Bustle Podcast helps us answer questions about the movie theater experience and if the MCU led Superhero genre is to blame for the decline of the movie experience. #Thunderbolts #MCU #trump #movieindust...
Aug. 23, 2025

Does A Black Business Need To 'Sell Out" To Be Successful? |SPC101

In this conversation our Student Section (comment section) steered the conversation into a discussion about black consumerism, black support, and black businesses 'selling out' to bigger non-black corporations. #blackownedbus...
Aug. 15, 2025

Consumer Culture, Boycotts, Dog Whistles, Beyonce, Superman & Good Jeans

So American Eagle and Sydney Sweeney dropped a controversial ad playing on the words of 'jeans' and 'genes'. People immediately picked up on 'dog whistles' in the ads visuals and language. Somehow, Beyonce got pulled into con...
July 31, 2025

If Cookout Invite Returned....Who Get's To Come?

Welcome back students! In this session, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine, pick who would get the -hypothetical- Golden Cookout Ticket. We're definitely not bringing them back but thought it would be fun to see where the co...
June 17, 2025

Mid Season Break: The Black Out; Celebrating Juneteenth

It's Mid season break and Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine are discussing the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. Also theirs a New Black Panther in Wakanda and he's T'challa's long lost kid that revelation comes with a ...
May 28, 2025

Roe v Wade Aftermath: Brain Dead Woman Forced To Become Human Incubator; Marvel's Ironheart Serie

In this previously recorded live episode, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine discuss the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v Wade. Focusing on the story of 30-year-old Adriana Smith, a brain dead woman, whom the State of G...
May 23, 2025

The Sean ' Diddy' Combs Trial is Dominating The Headlines |SPC101

Instructor BK returns and joins in with Instructor Novacaine to dig into the events of a hectic and chaotic past week. Starting with New York and the internet reacting to the 12-foot bronze statue erected in Times Square. Plu...
May 13, 2025

The Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Dominates the News

Instructor BK returns and joins in with Instructor Novacaine to dig into the events of a hectic and chaotic past week. Starting with New York and the internet reacting to the 12-foot bronze statue erected in Times Square. Plu...
April 30, 2025

Ryan Coogler Lays an Original Stake to the Heart of Trendy and Nostalgic films.

SPOILER ALERT!! Instructor Novacaine gives a full review of Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Wait—a mini-series? Check out this week's episode! #Society #PopCulture #RyanCoogler #Sinners #Vampire #Movie #CCN
April 8, 2025

The Feud of Friends: The Big Three, Broken Freindships, and WWE

Instructor Novacaine invites gym teacher-turned-substitute JB for a much-needed story time about “The Big Three”: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi. They talk about the drama between them, who’s right or wrong, and what ...
March 25, 2025

What's It Like Being a First Time Mom In Your Thirties?

Instructor Novacaine leads the show in the absence of Instructor BK and invites special guest Tre Strong. They discuss their experiences as a first-time mom in their 30s, postpartum depression, and what the future holds. #SPC...
March 11, 2025

The Reality of Trafficing with guest Julian Diaz

Instructors BK Spades and Novacain interview Julian Diaz ( The Dapper Barbarian Show) about the reality of human trafficking, internet safety, and his non-profit organization Mission 991. #trafficingawareness #trafficking #bo...