The title says it all, dontcha think? The Season 1 finale is everything you hoped for…and more! In this episode, you'll hear a DefCon 2 debate about friend chicken, the origins of chicken and waffles, and the answer to the age-old question—is there any other kind of mac and cheese besides baked?

Video clips used in this episode:

• History of Chicken and Waffles by Black Excellence
• Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance by Great Big Story

Creative Commons music used in this episode:

• “A Man with a Golden Soul” by MC Cullah (CC BY-SA)
• “Mockingbird” by David Mumford (CC BY-SA)
• “Preachin’ Dem Blues” by The Good Lawdz (CC BY-SA)
• “Reunion” by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)
• “Drums of War to Drums of Peace” by MC Cullah (CC BY-SA)

Yolanda’s life was destined to be much like Ron’s, until she met one Joseph DaShawn Cochran. Creative Commons music “Soul Challenger” by MC Cullah (CC BY-SA)

A TikTok Bible thumper has Ron terribly vexed. And we learn about JD & Yolanda’s beliefs about God. Creative music used was “Oxygen Garden” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) and “Undercover Vampire Policeman” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Ron and JD shoot the sh*t about the first 3 eps of Andor and Star Wars in general. It's the start of a new special mini-series. Creative Commons music used was “Black Lung” by Broke for Free (CC BY-SA).

Ron addresses the question he's avoided directly addressing all season. Does he answer it? Well, kind of.

Creative Commons music used:

• "Oxygen Garden" by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• "I Got One Thing" by Cullah (CC BY-SA)

A social media “Karen” doesn’t learn any lessons. Maybe we can learn from her obstinance. Also, should we change the title of this episode? Creative Commons music used in this episode:

• “Divider” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• “That Kid in the 4th Grade That Really Liked the Denver Broncos” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Black people are in the new Game of Thrones and Amazon's Rings of Power. Some white people are losing their collective ish.

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Creative Commons song(s) used this episode:

“In the Night - Game of Thrones Remake” by Kellee Maize & J. Glaze (CC BY)

Jay Ellis marries a white woman. Black Twitter has thoughts. The gang discusses. Includes a special guest star appearance by one of the Black women Ron actually went out with once. This is a good one folx!

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Creative Commons song used this episode:

“Fifty Nine” by Cullah (CC BY-SA) All other songs are licensed from Artlist.

Ron, JD, and Yolanda discuss the f'ed status of the country, i.e. Roe v Wade being overturned, gun law craziness, more black men being killed, etc. Why would any non-white cisgender heterosexual male want to celebrate Independence Day? Creative Commons music used:

• “The 49th Street Galleria” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• “Age of Feminine” by Kellee Maize (CC BY-SA)

All other music is licensed from Artlist.

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As an audio documentary series, we sometimes use news, movie, video, and music clips under Fair Use. We take artists’ work and copyrights very seriously. As such, we adhere closely to the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing the use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

Ron won't be falling for the banana in the tailpipe trick. :) Short episode today, but a fun one.

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Season 3 of Atlanta was weird AF. But I can’t stop thinking about it. (Hey, this episode isn't even about Juneteenth!)

In celebration of Pride Month, this week Ron's has an inspiring and moving interview with musician and queer Christian, Grace Baldrige of Semler Music. Grace was the host and producer of the Refinery 29 video series "State of Grace" which explored the intersection of faith and the LGBTQ+ community. The series garnered over six million views, and as an accomplished musician, Grace has grown to become a respected influencer speaking to the issues that face queer Christians. Ron's TikTok about "Aunt Lydia."

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• Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel

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Grace's music used in this episode (all rights reserved):

• "Jesus in Texas"
• "Raise Up"
• "Thank God for That"

Follow Grace on Spotify. Music for the show was also licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “Fifty Nine” by Cullah (CC BY-SA)
• “Beyond Something Beautiful” by Scott Holmes (CC BY-SA)
• “Divider” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

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As an audio documentary series, we sometimes use news, movie, video, and music clips under Fair Use. We take artists’ work and copyrights very seriously. As such, we adhere closely to the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing the use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

On the heels of all the exciting Star Wars news in the world (e.g. the release of "Obi Wan Kenobi" and the Star Wars Celebration), we're pulling out of mothballs one of the early podcast episodes created by Ron, JD, and Yolanda. Part of Ron's old "Radio Film School" show, this episode is a fun discussion about the women characters in the Star Wars universe. (This originally aired in December 2016, right after "Rogue One" premiered. But it still holds up today.") The next regular episode will be a look at season 3 of Atlanta. You won't want to miss it. Until then, enjoy this bonus.

If this is your first time listening to the podcast, this episode is for you. It's a collection of some of the best moments on the show this season. The craziest and most comical conversations and debates. From the infamous "online" fiasco, to crabs in a barrel, to deleted scenes, to previews of comedy to come. This is a long one; but every blackety-black and merry moment is utterly worth it!

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As an audio documentary series, we sometimes use news, movie, video, and music clips under Fair Use. We take artists’ work and copyrights very seriously. As such, we adhere closely to the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing the use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

This is part 2 of a special 2-part series on Ron's faith journey. It's a journey that started in November 2016 with the election of a certain sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot as POTUS, and the evangelical church's support of said man. Ron was one of the millions of people whose faith was thrown topsy-turvy as he struggled with how to process what it means to no longer believe how (or what) you used to believe.

In this special episode, you'll hear from three Christian podcasters, a Christian hip-hop music video director, and a Lutheran Pastor about how their respective faith journeys led them to where they are now. If you're a person who has dealt with the deconstruction of your Christian faith, this podcast is a love letter to you.

Email your thoughts to podcast@dungeonsndurags.com.

The Guests

• Dan Koch of You Have Permission. Here's Dan's deconstruction resource guide SoYoureDeconstructing.com
• Roxy Stone and Katelyn Beaty of Saved by the City
• Isaac Deitz
• Caitlin Trussell. Check out her sermon about Thomas (cued to 33:55)

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Copyrights & Credits

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “Reunion” by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)
• “NirvanaVEVO” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

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As an audio documentary series, we sometimes use news, movie, video, and music clips under Fair Use. We take artists’ work and copyrights very seriously. As such, we adhere closely to the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing the use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

Ron totally forgot last week was Good Friday. There once was a time when he would've been at a Good Friday service, meditating on the stations of the cross. This Good Friday, he was writing a podcast script about how his Christian faith has been turned topsy-turvey. This is the first in a special 2-part series where we get into the faith aspect of Ron's journey. Oh, and Ron, JD, and Yolanda have one of their patented debates—would most American Christians be open to the idea of extraterrestrial life? And what would make a better movie script—finding Noah's Ark, or a real-life alien spaceship?

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Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “Candlepower” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Fun Links and Clips

• Learn about the Dies Irae
• Josh Harris Axios interview
• Josh Harris TEDx Talk
• HowellBeThyName

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Let's cut to the chase. You're all tired of talking about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. But, as always, we have an angle that's quite different. Namely, what does Will Smith slapping the sh*t out of Chris Rock have anything to do with Ron's journey.?A lot, actually. This week we look at the theme of trauma and old wounds.

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Copyrights & Credits

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “Cylinder 6” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• “What Does Anybody Know About Anything” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• “Bonfire Music” by David Mumford (CC BY-SA)
• “July” by Kai Engel (CC BY-SA)
• “Oxygen Garden” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• “It’s Always Too Late to Start Over” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• “Drums of War to Drums of Peace” by MC Cullah (CC BY-SA)

Clips used in this episode

• Tiffany Haddish interview by Entertainment Tonight
• Lynae Vanee
• Charity Croff
• Crissle of The Read

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Ron finally watches a movie that saves his Black Card (although, some may say the jury is still out as to whether he even has one).

Other than perhaps music, no other art form plays as indelible a role and influence on Black people as the cinema. From how we are depicted to even how we watch it. So it’s no surprise then that our “hero” has some cinematic tastes that may catch him a side-eye (or two).

In this hilarious episode of the podcast, we journey down memory lane as Ron shares some of his earliest podcast conversations with JD and Yolanda—conversations that help lay the groundwork for both this show, and Ron’s journey to Blackness.

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Special links

• The profile on Yolanda Ron wrote for the Frame.io blog (includes the FULL “La La Land” discussion)
• The “La La Land” opening number in one 4+ minute long, beautifully choreographed take)

Copyrights & Credits Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “Fact Is Remix” by Kelle Maize & J. Glaze and Udachi (CC BY)
• “Sly and the Family Jones” by Mike Spitz and Phys Edison. (CC BY)
• “Warm Up Suit” by Broke for Free. (CC BY-SA)
• “I Know (Prod. MVSIC)” by Hi Rez. (CC BY)
• “Naked Street” by Cosmic Analog Ensemble (CC BY)
• “Preachin’ Dem Blues” by The Good Lawdz (CC BY)

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Last month Showtime released a new 3-part documentary series called "Everything's Gonna Be All White." It is a creative, compassionate, and often biting look at racism and race relations in America. Ron loved it. Ben Shapiro...not so much. Well, technically, Ben hasn't seen it. Yet, his review of just the trailer got Ron so riled up, he made his own reaction video to Ben's trash reaction video.

But why did Ron get so upset at this review? You'd think Shapiro trashed Ron's own documentary. Well, in the exploration of that question, Ron stumbled upon an important revelation that could have a profound impact on the podcast! This is a must-listen episode.

Let us know what you think. Email your thoughts to podcast@dungeonsndurags.com. Subscribe to the Dungeons 'n' Durags YouTube channel to be notified when the full discussion with Ron, JD, and Yolanda is released.

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Copyrights & Credits Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “My Dignity” by Cullah (CC BY)
• “Comfort to You” by Cullah (CC BY)
• “A Man With a Golden Soul” MC Cullah (CC BY)
• “erik” by Fog Lake (CC BY)
• “little black balloon” by Fog Lake (CC BY)

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On February 25, President Joseph R. Biden nominated Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States. If confirmed, Judge Jackson will be the first black woman to sit on the most powerful bench in the nation. (She's already made history being the first Black woman nominated! It only took a cupla hundred years!)

When President Biden made his announcement a few weeks ago that he’d nominate a Black woman, as expected, the right-wing conservative movement lost their collective sh*t. Political columnist and "The Bulwark Editor" Bill Kristol tweeted that Biden shouldn’t have announced it. He should have just done it, without making a public display. That tweet stirred up some discussion among Ron, JD, and Yolanda about the topic. So much so that they made this episode. Which, is a perfect topic to form a bridge from Black History Month to Women’s History Month. Email your thoughts to podcast@dungeonsndurags.com. Do you think it was a good idea for Biden to do that? Is it all much ado about nothing?

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• “God Be With You Til We Meet Again” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

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A special bonus episode wherein Ron learns about 50 Cent's most popular music video and a deeper discussion about that bad-ass half-time show. (How you responded to that half-time show will say a lot about you.) In the second half, Ron learns the difference between a regular season and the playoffs (No. That is not a joke.)

It’s February! The time of the year when everyone in the country takes time to learn about the accomplishments of a half dozen or so important luminaries in the history of Black America. Besides being the month of celebrating love, the presidents, and hoping that a persnickety rodent doesn’t see his shadow, February is also Black History Month. But why on earth do we only have a month? Has Black History Month outlived its purpose?

This week Ron, JD, Yolanda, and several different guests share their thoughts and feelings. This will perhaps be the most important Black History Month podcast you listen to. Email your thoughts to podcast@dungeonsndurags.com.

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• Yolanda on Twitter – twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel

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• “John Stockton Slow Drag by Chris Zabriskie” (CC BY)
• “My Dignity” by MC Cullah (CC BY)
• “Dream Gate” by Fog Lake (CC BY)
• “Cylinder Six” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• Land of the Lost, The Bugaloos, and HlR. Puffenstuff © Sid & Marty Kroft and NBC
• School House Rock © ABC
• Amber Ruffin Show © Peacock
• The Daily Show with Trevor Noah © Comedy Central
• 60 Minutes © CBS
• The Joe Rogan Experience © Spotify

As an audio documentary series, we use movie, video, and music clips in this series under Fair Use. Unlike many who claim fair use as a blanket excuse to post someone else’s content, we take artists’ work very seriously. As such, we actually follow the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

On the last episode of the show, Ron, JD, and Yolanda explored the use of the n-word in film and art. This week the crew revisits the topic by specifically addressing the issue of whether white people should ever be able to say that word (outside of an acting role). You’ll also hear from half a dozen other filmmakers sharing their thoughts on the topic.

Email your thoughts to podcast@dungeonsndurags.com. Or leave us a 5-star review and we may read your message on the show. Visit dungeons-n-durags.com/podcast and send us a voicemail message. What do you think about the use of that word by non-black people? Follow the hosts on social

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Copyrights & Credits Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “Direct to Video” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• “John Stockton Slow Dog” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode:

• MTV’s Real Word © 1993 Paramount Studios
• “Atlanta” © FX
• “The Boondocks” © Cartoon Network
• Crossing the 180 “The Hard R Filmmakers”
• Crossing the 180 “Pray Away Filmmakers”

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There’s one word in the English language that is the granddaddy of all taboo words. A word so bad that the majority of people in the world only refer to it as its first letter. Today Ron, JD, and Yolanda discuss the usage of that word in film. Email your thoughts to podcast@dungeonsndurags.com.

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• Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel

Copyrights & Credits Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “Soul Challenger” by MC Cullah (CC BY)
• “What Does Anybody Know About Anything” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• “Wander and Ramble” by MC Cullah (CC BY)
• “MC Cullah’s Guitar” by Cullah (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode:

• Randall Kennedy interview on “Book Notes” © 2015 C-Span. Get the book.
• “Pulp Fiction” © 1994Miramax
• Clip of Roy Wood Jr. © 2021 Comedy Central

Statement of Fair Use As an audio documentary series, we use movie, video, and music clips in this series under Fair Use. Unlike many who claim fair use as a blanket excuse to post someone else’s content, we take artists’ work very seriously. As such, we actually follow the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

Every damn year we gotta get into this ridiculous debate. Let's put it to sleep once and for all. Ya dig?

Here’s a news flash for you. Jesus wasn’t white. He also wasn’t born on December 25. But chances are, you probably already knew those two little tidbits. But what else about Christmas is “myth”? Today on the show, Ron continues along his journey of deconstruction of his faith by looking at Christmas traditions and how it’s changed for him, Yolanda, and JD over the years. This is not the episode to listen to if you’re afraid of having your beliefs challenged. But if your heart and mind are open to new ways of looking at this treasured holiday, we promise you’ll be moved.

Our guests include Bald Move podcast co-host A.Ron Hubbard who shares his own personal journey as an ex-Jehovah’s Witness. And the Reverend Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner and author Victoria Adams each share perspectives about faith and belief give Ron hope (and just might do the same for you).

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Copyrights & Credits Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “I Don’t See the Branches, I See the Leaves” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode:

• Adam Ruins Christmas © 2016 TruTV. Here is the list of resources Adam used to research this episode.
• “A Charlie Brown Christmas” © 1965 CBS
• Vice documentary about Dr. Robert Turner © 2021 Vice
• The virgin birth episode of the You Have Permission Podcast by Dan Koch

Statement of Fair Use As an audio documentary series, we use movie, video, podcast, and music clips in this series under Fair Use. Unlike many who claim fair use as a blanket excuse to post someone else’s content, we take artists’ work very seriously. As such, we actually follow the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing the use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

Let’s settle this once and for all. Shall we?

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Whatever you think of him, he left an indelible impact on the world of hip-hop. So much so that even dudes like Ron, who aren’t particularly into the scene, gravitate towards his fiery lyrics. And without a doubt, ‘Pac’s diss track “Hit ‘em up” is one of the most influential and biting that ever was recorded. And it just happens to be Ron’s favorite. 

So it’s perhaps no surprise that he and good buddy JD would find this as yet another topic of “discussion.” You see, for JD, there’s no diss track as hard and cold-blooded Ice Cube’s “No Vaseline” Note: in this version of the phrase “cold-blooded,” JD does not mean “fine” or “beautiful” (you had to listen to episode 2 to get that reference. 😂) 

Which is the better diss rap: “Hit ‘em Up” or “No Vaseline”? Today Ron conducts a very “scientific” study to get down to the bottom of this and find a satisfying answer. The outcome may surprise you.

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Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

• “Home for Refugees” by Psalters (CC BY-SA)
• “Wander and Ramble” by MC Cullah (CC BY-SA)
• “Reunion” by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)
• “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode:

• Daneen Borelli on BlazeTV © 2018 (🤮)
• Clip of Cheo Hodari Coker interview from “Blueprint” © 2017 Complex

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This is a special bonus companion to episode 3, “Squids, Crabs, and Barrels! Oh my!” If you haven’t already listened to that, be sure to check it out. It’s a riot. This bonus episode is a departure from the usual, documentary style of the main series. It’s just a straight up raw discussion of the show. In addition to discussion the entire series, we also cover such topics as the cultural differences between Koran and America that affect who we react to the show, and what we think Guest stars on this episode include: FD Signifier (from the YouTube channel of the same name), Salima Koroma (a documentary filmmaker), and this episode’s white guest, A.Ron Hubbard of the Bald Move podcasts.

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• Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel

Ron is obsessed with the pursuit of knowledge—about whether or not knowing the term “crabs in a barrel” is worse than not knowing what “online” meant. In this “Squid Game” inspired episode, Ron asks every guest on the show if they know the term: FD Signifier (from the YouTube channel of the same name), Salima Koroma (a documentary filmmaker), and this episode’s white guest, A.Ron Hubbard of the Bald Move podcasts. After a hilarious exploration about “crabs in a barrel,” Ron introduces A.Ron, FD, JD, and Yolanda to a homemade Black version of “Squid Game” that Ron affectionately calls “Skid Game.” You will be surprised at how the game goes down.

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• Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel

Music for the show was licensed from Artlis

Ron tells the story of his very black childhood and how it morphed into white adulthood. JD and Yolanda learn of yet another (supposedly) common Black term Ron doesn’t know. (Cackling ensues). Joining Ron, JD, and Yolanda are Ron’s friend and fellow Black marketing guy Frederick VanJohnson of the This Week in Photo podcast (and fellow lone black man in a white working world). Frederick shares his own personal story. He’s also tested to see how many Black terms he knows vs. Ron.

This week we’re also blessed with the presence of the hilarious comedian, writer, producer, and now feature director Chris Spencer. Chris and Ron went to South Pasadena High School together, and Chris shares more hilarious stories from their time together at school.

We still wanna know which diss track you think is best between No Vaseline and Hit ‘em Up. Email us your thoughts to podcast@dungeonsndurags.com. Or leave us a 5-star review and we may read your message on the show.

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• JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran

• JD on IG - instagram.com/thatJDCochran

• Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel

• Yolanda on IG - instagram.com/YolandaTCochran

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive. CC songs include:

• Sly and the Family Jones by Mike Schpitz and Phys Edison (CC BY)
• Drums of War to Drums of Peace by MC Cullah (CC BY)
• Divider 2 Candle Power by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

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• JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran

• JD on IG - instagram.com/thatJDCochran

• Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel

• Yolanda on IG - instagram.com/YolandaTCochran

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive. CC songs include:

• I Got One Thing by MC Cullah (CC BY)
• Western Firefight 2 by MC Cullah (CC BY)
• 8bit Five (f. J6) by Cullah (CC BY)