Nicki Minaj set twitter on fire with some some comments on the Covid-19 vaccine. We talk about the passing of Norm McDonald and old stories from Menelek's wedding.

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Nicki Minaj Has a Few Thoughts

Menelek and Hans talk film and breakdown the role of the Director and the cinematographer. Here's a shock: They don't agree.

Cinematography & Collaboration

Hans and Menelek argue about Joe Biden and then talk about the crate challenge. Yup.

U.S. Foreign Policy & The Crate Challenge

We talk about the suspension of Sha'Carri Richardson and Bill Cosby's release from prison. You can always email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

Sha’Carri Richardson, NBA Finals, Bill Cosby

Hans returns from a shoot in Louisville, Ky. He talks about the amazing art installation Promise, Witness, Remembrance. We talk about politics. Hans lost a friend this week. He talks about the nature of grief.

Breonna Taylor Art Exhibition

Menelek and Hans start with a fight about the future of the show. Joe Budden fired his co-hosts this week. Kwame Brown has a lot of anger.

Kwame Brown, Joe Budden & Some Other Stuff

First of all. We would like to apologize for being away for so long. Hans was working on a long shoot. Menelek was finishing up his MFA and trying to find a new home. We catch up on a lot of things and we promise to be more consistent with shows in the future.  

Let's catch up, NFL, The Oscars, Aaron Rodgers

We breakdown Kirk Franklin's verbal attack on his son. That leads to a discussion about the drama in the royal family. 1 Angry Black Man is streaming for free on Tubi.com. See it here!

Kirk Franklin & Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Hans and Menelek debate anger. They talk politics and Black Hollywood.

Who has more Anger?

We talk about the terrible storm in Texas and the current state of politics.

Ted Cruz is a Moron

Hans and Menelek bring in the new year with some political talk. As they are on the air, a mob of angry white people start to storm the capitol.    

First Show of the Year (Right Before the Coup)

Dr. Shakib Hassan joins the show to talk about the second wave of Covid-19. He has received the first dose of the vaccine as well.    

COVID-19 Second Wave

The guys reflect on the last four years under Trump. We play clips from our show FOUR YEARS AGO. The night the world changed and Trump became president. 

The Election (Then and Now)

Hans and Menelek return for a talk about politics and Mental Health. 

The Election Is Close

Hans and Menelek catch up. We break down the debate and the future of American Politics.

The Debate

Hans Charles and Menelek Lumumba discuss film and culture.

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