Synopsis
Presenting the Award-Winning BLACK TRIBBLES, a look at everything in geek culture by the 5-headed hairy hoard of Philly's own Black Tribbles. An insane network of delicious podcasts await you starting with the mothership, BLACK TRIBBLES PRIME, a weekly radio show broadcast on WPPM 106.5FM Philadelphia; GUTTER TALK weekly comic book shop talk from the Hero Complex in Manayunk; TRIBBLE NATION a monthly look into geek culture from a global perspective; plus current movie reviews in SPOILED TRIBBLES, season reviews of The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones in DEAD TRIBBLES TALKING and THRONE OF TRIBBLES. We also present OCTAVIA CITY, our annual series of shows & specials dedicated to Afrofuturism and sci-fi author, the late Octavia Butler. And there's more to come.BLACK TRIBBLES is unofficial and not authorized, sponsored or licensed by CBS | They like us, though :)STAR TREK and TRIBBLES are CBS Studios | BLACK TRIBBLES is ® Leonard Webb
Episodes
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MICHEAUX MISSION - I, Robot (2004)
11/04/2018 Duration: 01h28minLen drops a mea culpa and we finally hear from the Missionaries on Tyler Perry and more. Then the Men of Micheaux review Will Smith's 2004 sci-fi thriller I, ROBOT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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GUTTER TALK - Guilty Robins
09/04/2018 Duration: 01h05minLen and JD welcome Kyra into the Tribble Nation, review Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One, bemoan the treatment of Tim Drake and list their very very Guilty Pleasures. And much much more -- Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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OCTAVIA CITY Radio Afrocentauri - Last One Standing by Wi-Moto Nyoka
06/04/2018 Duration: 01h59minRICKY PAUL, the irrepressible man behind PhillyCAM's SYLVER ALERT, lends his vocal gymnastics to the Tribble's portrayal of author Wi-Moto Nyoka's LAST ONE STANDING and PACK RULES; then we get alliterative with Acquanetta Sproule's PORTOBELLICOSE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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GUTTER TALK - A Dirt Nap for Easter
05/04/2018 Duration: 48minJD and Len bypass the Easter eggs and holy communions for some fresh GUTTER TALK on those who have arisen much to our comic book loving chagrin! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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MICHEAUX MISSION - Attack The Block (2011)
04/04/2018 Duration: 01h21minThe Men of Micheaux really like ATTACK THE BLOCK and really want to talk all about the film debut of Star Wars' John Boyega but first they - code for Len - has to get a big slice of ACRIMONY off his chest! Edited for impressionable ears. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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326 - MADNESS Greatest Wrestling Big Man
30/03/2018 Duration: 02h01minOH YEAH! It's an insane night when The BatTribble swaps out the crew for DAN DINKINS of the Starting 5 podcast, DAXAVIER JOSIAH of A.C.M.G. plus family & friends to determine THE GREATEST BIG MAN OF WRESTLING. Plus KYRA KNOX sends out a call for help with a very cool Kickstarter - PHILLY FRESH! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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MICHEAUX MISSION - Love & Basketball (2000)
28/03/2018 Duration: 01h25minStephanie Humphrey aka TECH-LIFE STEPH comes to the Mission complete with Krush Groove stories, Force MD riffs, a killer crossover, Facebook insight and a Loves Jones for LOVE & BASKETBALL that is insatiable! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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325 - MADNESS Best Fictional Children
23/03/2018 Duration: 02h47minThe Tribbles speak with COUSIN JOHN about his great new children's book 'Chase Does It All' before getting into the healthy and overtime debate of the BEST FICTIONAL CHILD, with help from Amalgam Comics' ARIELL JOHNSON & CORIN WILSON. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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MICHEAUX MISSION - Brother John (1971)
21/03/2018 Duration: 01h25minSidney Poitier brings his A-game and his checkbook to the under appreciated BROTHER JOHN, an interesting drama from 1971 that has resonance that continues to shine today. Or so we think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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323 - MADNESS Best Baldies
16/03/2018 Duration: 01h51minThe Tribbles are joined by ARIELL JOHNSON of Amalgam Comics and SUMMER WILLOW of the Ladies Luv Hip-Hop podcast to see what dome reigns supreme. Big fun ensued! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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GUTTER TALK - Brandon Asks Us
15/03/2018 Duration: 01h05minLen introduces a new segment in honor of long-time listener/Hero Complex customer BRANDON then another long-time fan - DERRICK - gets the Tribble name of his purple dreams and JD gets a long awaited do-over! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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322 - MADNESS Best Comic Book Series
09/03/2018 Duration: 02h01minDAXAVIER JOSIAH, the man behind the incredible A.C.M.G. (Anime, Comics, Movies, Games) Facebook group, helps the Comic Book Tribbles (Bats, Supes and Spider) determine which long running comic book series reigns supreme over them all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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321 - MADNESS: The Best Squad
02/03/2018 Duration: 01h59minThe Tribbles get into a 'spirited' conversation about racial depictions in your favorite Anime before going deep deep into the weeds over naming THE BEST SQUAD, from Wu Tang to Crystal Gems; from TMNT to NWO. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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MICHEAUX MISSION - Black Panther (2018)
28/02/2018 Duration: 01h27minVince and Len host a very special Facebook Live edition of the Micheaux Mission where they reveal their heartfelt feelings on the culture touchstone that is Marvel Studio's BLACK PANTHER. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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GUTTER TALK - F*ck Loki
24/02/2018 Duration: 01h07minNOT SAFE FOR KIDDIES! The BatTribble and Johnny Destructo bring 'JUST NOLE' into the Complex to marvel over the buckets of duckets Black Panther filled in one week, the spoiler-ish plot they see for the eventual sequel and more of that comic book shop chop-choppin' that you know like! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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320 - Great African-Americans of the 21st Century
23/02/2018 Duration: 01h58minBlack Panther continues to rack accolades and box office stardom days after its release, setting itself up as one of the GREAT BLACK ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 21st CENTURY alongside Barack Obama, Sheila Johnson, Vonetta Flowers, Sophie Denenberg and a long line of phenomenal African-Americans. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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100 - The Wiz (1978) w Charmel Sippio and Jordan Kauwling
21/02/2018 Duration: 01h54minBy popular demand, CHARMEL SIPPIO (Black and Syndicated) and JORDAN KAUWLING (VerySmartBrothas.com) return to the Mission to relate their feelings about Black Panther overall and Michael B Jordan specifically and to help commemorate Vince & Len's move to The Podglomerate Network on their momentous 100th episode where they review the cult classic THE WIZ. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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SPOILED TRIBBLES - Black Panther
17/02/2018 Duration: 37minThe Black Tribbles are joined by LEANN LINDSAY of Tinsel & Tine, the Vibe-Mistress herself STEPHANIE RENEE of WURD, Cult Pop Go's JD AKA JOHNNY DESTRUCTO, ARIELL JOHNSON of Amalgam Comics, Cosplay King ERIC 'The Smoke' MORAN, legendary comic book artist ERIC BATTLE and many more for a rousing and exuberant review of Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER. Wakanda Forever! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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319 - Fear of a Black Hero
16/02/2018 Duration: 01h59minWith BLACK PANTHER set to blow theater doors off their handles as well as several box-office records, the nation braces for the onslaught of BLACK HEROISM the likes of which has seldom been seen or felt. And the Tribbles are playing their position as the chorus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
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THE BINGE LOUNGE - The Book on Black Panther
14/02/2018 Duration: 01h12minThe Men of Micheaux freely unfurl their geeky comic book flag with pride as they give an overview of the history of Marvel Comics' BLACK PANTHER. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message