In this episode, host Brandon Jenkins speaks with filmmaker and writer David F. Walker. Walker is known for his work in graphic novels and comics such as "Shaft," "Luke Cage," and more. He spoke with Brandon about how the blaxploitation era's l

There's Something About...Funk 'n' Soul

Nov 19th, 2019 31m 42s

In this episode, host Brandon Jenkins speaks with legendary record executive and songwriter Al Bell. Mr. Bell was the head of Stax Records during the height of the blaxploitation movement and oversaw the release of the film genre's most iconic

There's Something About...Sassy Supermamas

Nov 12th, 2019 22m 41s

In this episode, host Brandon Jenkins speaks with Stephane Dunn, author of "Baad Bitches & Sassy Supermamas: Black Power Action Films". They discuss the portrayal of women in blaxploitation films by looking at Pam Grier's "Foxy Brown", Tamara D

There's Something About...Kung Fu

Nov 5th, 2019 23m 42s

In this episode, host Brandon Jenkins speaks with filmmaker, actor, and martial artist Michael Jai White. They discuss the intersection between kung fu and Blaxploitation, his film "Black Dynamite," and what it's like to bring such an iconic er

There's Something About...70's Fashion

Oct 29th, 2019 23m 54s

In this episode, host Brandon Jenkins speaks with Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter. They discuss her role in designing the costumes for Netflix's Dolemite Is My Name, the impact of black fashion in the 70's, and more.This

There's Something About...Blaxploitation

Oct 22nd, 2019 24m 7s

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Coming Soon: There's Something About Dolemite

Oct 15th, 2019 3m 30s

There's Something About Dolemite is the official podcast for the new Netflix film "Dolemite Is My Name". Throughout the season, host Brandon Jenkins explores how the blaxploitation era and comedian Rudy Ray Moore's "Dolemite" have had a lasting