Episodes
March 4, 2025
Our Honest Opinions on Captain America Brave New World |SPC101
Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine give their unique perspectives on Captain America: Brave New World! The Syllabus includes: 3 Things they love about the film. Which actor should be replaced? What was hated in the movie? Wh...
Feb. 24, 2025
Captain America: A Brave New Perspective; Our thoughts on Captain America: Brave New World
Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine give their unique perspectives on Captain America: Brave New World! The Syllabus includes: 3 Things they love about the film. Which actor should be replaced? What was hated in the movie? Wh...
Feb. 18, 2025
President Trump "Reshapes" America. Evil Reed Richards, is that you?? |SPC101
President Donald Trump hit a historical high on executive orders, and it's hard to miss the aftermath of his power. That being said, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine noticed just how eerily similar his motives are to one o...
Feb. 10, 2025
President Trump "Reshapes" America. Evil Reed Richards, is that you??
President Donald Trump hit a historical high on executive orders, and it's hard to miss the aftermath of his power. That being said, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine noticed just how eerily similar his motives are to one o...
Feb. 4, 2025
Will things like the Beyonce Bowl and Captain America:BNW make Black Culture Patriotically Iconic?
BK Spades and Novacaine set out to understand why black patriotism hasn't been considered iconic. Where does Black American culture fit in with White American expectations? We also discuss the Beyonce Bowl, Captain America: B...
Jan. 28, 2025
How Black Patriotism is Viewed In American Society
BK Spades and Novacaine set out to understand why black patriotism hasn't been considered iconic. Where does Black American culture fit in with White American expectations? We also discuss the Beyonce Bowl, Captain America: B...
Jan. 25, 2025
A New Year Resolution For A New Semester |SPC101
In the semester premiere of Society & Pop Culture: 101, Instructors BK and Novacaine make it light with a quick game of Cards and Conversation a card game with no rules, or manufactured responses. They also share their New Ye...
Jan. 14, 2025
A New Year Resolution for A New Semester
In the semester premiere of Society & Pop Culture: 101, Instructors BK and Novacaine make it light with a quick game of Cards and Conversation a card game with no rules, or manufactured responses. They also share their New Ye...
Nov. 19, 2024
Season Finale: The Parent Trap! A Conversation into Parenting, Discipline, and Family.
It's Winter Break for SPC101!!! Novacaine shares her journey of being a new parent. BK Spades tells his experiences being a vet in the game. They talk about the best practices for disciplining kids without losing the bond of ...
Nov. 12, 2024
The Wayne Legacy: Death, Grief, and the Making of a Batman |SPC101
In this episode of Society and Pop Culture 101, BK Spades, JB, and the returning Novacaine take a deep dive into the transformative story of Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne, and the pivotal role that death—both of a father and a so...
Nov. 5, 2024
The Wayne Legacy: Death, Grief, and the Making of a Batman
In this episode of Society and Pop Culture 101, BK Spades, JB, and the returning Novacaine take a deep dive into the transformative story of Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne, and the pivotal role that death—both of a father and a so...
Nov. 4, 2024
Queen Halle Berry earned her flowers, but Angela Basset would've been the Perfect Storm |SPC101
The Instructors express love and admiration for THE QUEEN Halle Berry. But they get honest about her role in the X-Men movies and how Hollywood's asymmetrical beauty standards and casting choices affect movies. Join the conve...
Oct. 30, 2024
Hollywood's Miscasting of DC Comic's John Stewart in Green Lantern Live Action Adaptation |SPC101
Full Episode: We explore the practice of Hollywood miscasting actors in live-action comic book movie adaptations. BK Spades and JBvTheWorld examine how colorism and unexpected casting choices have impacted the portrayal of be...
Oct. 22, 2024
Hollywood's Miscasting of DC Comic's John Stewart in Green Lantern Live Action Adaptation
We explore the practice of Hollywood miscasting actors in live-action comic book movie adaptations. BK Spades and JBvTheWorld examine how colorism and unexpected casting choices have impacted the portrayal of beloved superher...
Oct. 1, 2024
Fictional Politics: What’s Your Favorite Pop Culture Character’s Political Party?
In this lively episode of Society and Pop Culture 101, our hosts dive into the world of fiction to tackle a question that’s been puzzling fans for ages: What political affiliation would our favorite fictional characters align...
Sept. 10, 2024
Black Men having the difficult normal discussion about their Depression and Anxiety. |SPC101
Join Instructors BK Spades, JB Smith (JB vs. The World), and our guest, JT (Marks With Mics) as we dive deep into the often overlooked experiences of Black men struggling with depression. Join us as we break down the stigma s...
Sept. 10, 2024
Unmasking the Mask: Conversations on Black Male Depression
Join Instructors BK Spades, JB Smith (JB vs. The World), and our guest, JT (Marks With Mics) as we dive deep into the often-overlooked experiences of Black men struggling with depression. Join us as we break down the stigma s...
Aug. 27, 2024
JB Smith joins us discuss celebrities becoming jerks and Star Wars Acolyte cancellation |SPC101
BK Spades and Novacaine invite JB Smith (JB vs. The World) to discuss celebrities becoming real jerks once they get famous. Then Instructor Novacaine drops big news about her life. Afterward, BK has an announcement of his own...
Aug. 27, 2024
When Celebrities Become Jerks After They Get Too Famous?
BK Spades and Novacaine invite JB Smith (JB Vs. The World) to discuss celebrities becoming real jerks once they get famous. Then Instructor Novacaine drops big news about her life. Afterward, BK has an announcement of his own...
Aug. 16, 2024
Hot Sauce Does Not Equal Black
In a time when we should be debunking stereotypes and celebrating a chance at a new future. One built by us and for the future generations. We have been spending our time arguing about who is black enough and regurgitating th...
Aug. 16, 2024
The Weird Conversations Surrounding VP Kamala Harris' run for President |SPC101
In a time when we should be debunking stereotypes and celebrating a chance at a new future. One built by us and for the future generations. We have been spending our time arguing about who is black enough and regurgitating th...
Aug. 6, 2024
What heroes do you think match your personality the best? |SPC101
Join in the conversation as BK Spades and Novacaine delve into characters that align with an aspect of their personalities. It's Free Day in SP&C 101 so BK Spades and Novacaine must figure out which Pop Culture Icon matches t...
Aug. 6, 2024
Who Are The Best Heroes Characters from Marvel, DC, and Deadpool to Match Up With Our Personalities?
It's Free Day in SP&C 101 so BK Spades and Novacaine must figure out which Pop Culture Icon matches their personalities and Explain why. Later the Instructors decided to switch things up by giving each other a character. Then...
July 23, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion | Does Mixing Cultures lead to Appropriation?
Instructors BK and Novacaine discuss the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural admiration, and how Megan Thee Stallion ties into this conversation. They also briefly touch on the RNC and share their political...