Pamela Ross is a New York based Stand Up Comedian and writer and we're delighted to have her school us on the amazing pioneer in rap: Roxanne Shante. If you, like us, did not know anything about this godmother of rap and hip hop, listen to this episode, as a treat.   Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook       

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Flowers for Roxanne Shante (w/ Pamela Ross)

Hadiyah Robinson is a Standup Comedian, Writer and Podcaster and she grew up watching Houseparty. Listen to us reminisce about a time when men used to care about their dance moves. Check out Hadiyah's podcast Black Ass Podcast  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

House Party (w/ Hadiyah Robinson)

Wynter Spears is a comedian living in Los Angeles by way of Chicago and she has never seen Set it Off until this episode. We talk about the movie and the incredible performances by four amazing black women in their prime.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Set if Off (w/ Wynter Spears)

Kelly McInerney is a huge fan of America's Sweetheart: Will Smith. She even has his poster in her kitchen. Listen to this very silly episode on the music, tv and film legend we've all come to know and love and question his judgement.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Will Smith America's Sweetheart (w/ Kelly McInerney)

Dan White is a Comedian and Actor living in Los Angeles and he loves Menace to Society. We talk about the implications of movies that negatively portray the Black community as well as learning about "the hood" while living in the suburbs.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Menace to Society (w/ Dan White)

Amber North is a Comedian and Podcaster based out of Atlanta, GA and she loves John Singleton. In this episode we discuss his legacy and do a deep dive of one of his best films, Rosewood. Let us convince you that Rosewood is the better version of Django Unchained. Check out Amber's podcast! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Rosewood is a Better Django (w/ Amber North)

Fabrice Sapolsky is the founder of Fair Square Comics. He came across the music of New Jack Swing while still living in France and fell in love with the sound. His knowledge on the genre and its founder, Teddy Riley, is unparalleled. Make no mistake: THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE PODCAST EPISODE ABOUT NEW JACK SWING! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

New Jack Swing (w/ Fabrice Sapolsky)

Gary Michael Anderson is a Los Angeles based comedian who grew up watching and loving New Jack City. In this episode we discuss Wesley Snipes' oversized suits, geometric hair and Ice-T's young knees. Listen to find out our rating of this film and check out next week's episode where we will discuss the music behind the film and the overall New Jack Swing genre. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

New Jack City (w/ Gary Michael Anderson)

Kazeem Rahman is a hilarious Standup Comedian based in Los Angeles and he's ready to fight anyone when it comes to the musical genius of Kanye West. Paige shares her pre-roast battle ritual album and Kazeem poses a dog themed "tough choice" question to Paige and Kristal. Check out Kazeem's podcast where you can hear more comedians being ignorant.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Kanye (w/ Kazeem Rahman)

In this episode Standup Comedian and Podcaster Taquita Love joins us to celebrate the amazing Tina Turner and the amazing masterpiece movie about her life. We discuss the amazing portrayals, the signs of domestic abuse and the importance of wig glue.  Check out Taquita's podcast Love Notes.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

What's Love Got to Do with It (w/ Taquita Love)

In this episode we bring back the hilarious Jil Chrisse to talk about Queen Latifah’s third album, Black Reign, and Queen Latifah’s contribution to rap and feminism. We also discuss titty glue, bean pies and denim bucket hats. Check out Jil’s new podcast She’s Got Bars! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

Queen Latifah's 'Black Reign' (w/ Jil Chrissie

Richard Douglas Jones has been watching Harlem Nights since he was a kid. This movie stars and is produced and directed by Eddie Murphy and remains a cult classic among fans of black film and in particular the Black noir genre. It just so happens that there is a lot of cussing in this movie and surprisingly, almost none of it is done by Richard Pryor who is also in the film. Also stay to the end to hear Richard breakdown the origins of the racial slur "honkey."  Click here to find out more about the Noir is the New Black Kickstarter  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Motherf***** Harlem Nights (w/ Richard Douglas Jones)

Beyoncé continues to shower us with gifts and per the recommendation of a fan of the show we decided to partake in these gifts and give the benediction on Black Card Rehab. If you hate spoilers, we highly recommend watching Black is King on Disney+ prior to listening to this episode. If you feel like you need a primer or a debrief, we have your episode right here.  Click here to find out more about the Noir is the New Black Kickstarter  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook      

Black is King: The Ride

In this episode, Kristal does some more "Black Homework" and watches the 1975 film Dolemite AND the 2019 film about the life of Rudy Ray Moore, Dolemite is my Name. Lots of spoilers but well worth it. We discuss the connections to Black Dynamite and Hollywood Shuffle and the ways that the Eddie Murphie film affects our view of the original.  Click here to find out more about the Noir is the New Black Kickstarter  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

We Are Dolemite! (Kristal Does Her Black Homework)

Los Angeles-based Stand Up Comedian Katrina Davis and host of Black Card Rehab, Kristal Adams, have NEVER seen Black Dynamite. Fortunately, Kristal's white friend Paige has and walks us through some of the important facts about this film. We all gave this movie 5 out of 5 hair picks. This episode is HEAVY on spoilers so watch the movie before listening.  Then watch that ish again.  Click here to find out more about the Noir is the New Black Kickstarter  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Black Dynamite (w/ Katrina Davis)

A comedy podcast about Black pop culture hosted by a Black woman who's trying to catch up along with her White friend Paige.

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