"King Kong ain't got shit on me!" SNL's Sasheer Zamata joins Kevin & Kamau to talk about the Denzel the world wasn’t ready for in 2001’s Training Day. Plus, we have some new Black People Homework and Denzel News!

11 Deja Vu (w/ Kathryn P. McMurphy)

1 Jan 15th, 2015 1h 11m

It’s a Siskel and Negro Podcast reunion this week as W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery are joined by their former co-host Kathryn P. McMurphy to discuss the 2006 action thriller Deja Vu. They talk time-travel, why Denzel almost never "does the grown

Malcolm X

Aug 8th, 2019 1h 44m

Actor Chris Chalk (Gotham) joins Kamau and Kevin once again to talk about the 1992 Denzel film Malcolm X. Plus, they talk about Chris Chalk’s experience working on When They See Us.

Roman J. Israel, Esq and The Equalizer 2 (w/ Chris Chalk)

Aug 1st, 2019 55m 35s

Actor Chris Chalk (Gotham) joins Kamau and Kevin to talk about Denzel trolling Kamau with the glasses/afro look as they discuss the 2017 Denzel film Roman J. Israel, Esq. Plus, they talk about Denzel being a Lyft driver as they discuss the 2018

Virtuosity

Jul 25th, 2019 47m 18s

This week Kamau and Kevin discuss the 1995 science fiction film Virtuosity starring Denzel Washington. They talk about the lost Virtuosity episode, Russell Crowe being the most annoying villain, Denzel’s three looks, and whether or not this is

47th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Denzel Washington (w/ David Alan Grier)

Jul 18th, 2019 1h 22m

Kevin and Kamau are back along with friend of the show David Alan Grier to talk about the events that lead to Kamau finally meeting Denzel at the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Denzel Washington. Kevin, Kamau, and David recap the star

118 Malik Yoba of Designated Survivor

Apr 20th, 2017 1h 34m

Actor Malik Yoba (Cool Runnings) joins Kevin this week for a Denzel-lite episode with a special announcement. Malik talks with Kevin about his podcast “Making of an Icon” and how he went from making his own art to landing roles on television an

117 Inside Man (w/ Myq Kaplan)

Apr 13th, 2017 1h 32m

Comedian Myq Kaplan joins Kevin this week to discuss the 2006 Spike Lee joint “Inside Man.” Myq offers up tips on how to know when to get married as well as his rundown of what makes a solid heist movie before listing his Top 5 Denzel Films. Th

116 Fences DIY (w/ Chris Chalk)

Apr 6th, 2017 1h 20m

Chris Chalk (Gotham) returns this week to join Kevin in discussions about everything from big problems with "Iron Fist" to the wealth of strong performances in "Get Out." Then they dive into the latest black people homework film "I Am Not Your

115 Vincent D'Onofrio of Daredevil

Mar 30th, 2017 1h 31m

Award-winning actor Vincent D’Onofrio joins Kevin and Kamau this week to offer a mini-masterclass in the craft of performance. He talks about what led to him to character acting and sinking his teeth into the role of Kingpin on “Daredevil” befo

114 Get Out (w/ Cassandra Freeman)

Mar 23rd, 2017 1h 26m

Co-host Cassandra Freeman fills in for Kamau this week to help Kevin address the recent hit "Get Out." They toast to the special occasion and touch on the film's take on the new "white people pass," the strength of the supporting cast, and Jord

113 Carbon Copy Pt. 2

Mar 16th, 2017 1h 19m

Kevin and Kamau hunker down this week to offer their long-awaited critique of the infamous Denzel debut feature, "Carbon Copy." But first, they discuss recent topics such as Jordan Peele's success with "Get Out" and the alternate reality in whi

112 The Oscars 2017

Mar 9th, 2017 52m 49s

Kamau makes his long-awaited return this week to catch up on the world of Denzel with Kevin. They discuss the 89th Academy Awards ceremony, touching on speeches made by Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali before praising the unexpected success of "M

111 Devil in a Blue Dress (w/ Zach Sherwin)

Mar 2nd, 2017 1h 41m

Rapper and comedian Zach Sherwin joins Kevin this week to discuss the 1995 Denzel flick, "Devil in a Blue Dress." They cover the most recent Denzel news, share celebrity grocery store sightings, and swap their first rhymes. Then they get deep i

110 Malcolm Barrett of Timeless

Feb 23rd, 2017 1h 29m

Actor Malcolm Barrett joins Kevin this week to talk about their shared New York roots, giving back to the theater, transitioning from slam poetry into rap, and the history of Rufuses. Plus, Malcolm discusses the process of transforming his Sin

109 He Got Game (w/ The Sklar Brothers)

Feb 16th, 2017 1h 7m

Comedy duo and twin brothers Randy and Jason Sklar join Kevin for some good old-fashioned Denzel talk. They swap Denzel interaction stories and Jason explains how he found common ground with the man himself before they review the Top 5 Best (an

108 Justin Cornwell of Training Day

Feb 9th, 2017 1h 15m

Actor Justin Cornwell sits down with Kevin this week to make his podcast debut! They talk what it's like to act alongside Bill Paxton and the best way to "work the scene." Then, Justin tells the story of getting cast in the "Training Day" reboo

107 Nico Santos of Superstore

Feb 2nd, 2017 1h 27m

Actor and comedian Nico Santos joins Kevin this week to chat about Denzel's SAG win, attending comedy daycare at the Punch Line, and life in LA as a Bay Area transplant. Then, Nico dishes on the joys of working on NBC's Superstore before the tw

106 Carbon Copy Pt. 1 (w/ Dana Wickens)

Jan 26th, 2017 39m 35s

Earwolf producer Dana Wickens sits in with Kevin this week for discussions on the Academy Award nominations and Denzel's theatrical debut, "Carbon Copy." They review what aged well and what didn't, and Kevin explains why he couldn't finish the

105 Golden Globes & The Magnificent Seven (w/ Matt Braunger)

Jan 12th, 2017 1h 55m

Kevin and Kamau reunite in person as they welcome actor and stand-up comedian Matt Braunger to discuss the latest in Denzel happenings. They analyze Denzel clips, check out a Denzel fan reenactment, and debate which Denzel movie would be most a

104 Fences (w/ Baron Vaughn)

Jan 5th, 2017 1h 6m

Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn joins Kevin and newly-returned Kamau this week to discuss Denzel's recent film "Fences." They chat about the best way to deal with recording snafus and swap Denzel Top Fives before diving into a discussion on the

103 Flight (w/ Amy Nicholson)

Dec 22nd, 2016 1h 21m

Film critic Amy Nicholson joins Kevin this week to discuss the 2012 film "Flight." Amy and Kevin recount their very first meeting and analyze Denzel's movie star status before Amy gives a pre-review of "Fences." During their conversation on "Fl

102 Lakeith Stanfield, Omar Dorsey

Dec 15th, 2016 1h 55m

Actor Lakeith Stanfield joins Kevin and guest-host Omar Dorsey this week to serve up some holiday Denzelishness. They dissect Denzel's advantages over Casey Affleck in an acting competition before Lakeith shares his experiences working on the h

101 Wilma (w/ David Alan Grier)

Dec 8th, 2016 1h 31m

This week, friend of the show David Alan Grier fills in for Kamau as guest-host to explain the wheels of color to Kevin. We hear a classic Prince story and what makes Facebook live worth following before they get into the 1977 television movie

100 Omar Dorsey of Queen Sugar

Nov 10th, 2016 1h 45m

Actor and friend of the show Omar Dorsey fills in as guest host with Kevin this week to talk up the latest in Denzel news. Omar dishes on working with an extremely talented cast in "Queen Sugar" while he and Kevin plot to nab an invite to Oprah