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Ron won't be falling for the banana in the tailpipe trick. :) Short episode today, but a fun one. Get the book "Dungeons 'n' Durags: One Black Nerd's Comical Quest Racial Identity and Crisis of Faith" wherever books are sold. Go to DnDBook.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 of Atlanta was weird AF. But I can’t stop thinking about it. (Hey, this episode isn't even about Juneteenth!) Read the blog for this episode if you want all the other usual mumbo jumbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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." Follow the hosts on social Ron on Twitter - twitter.com/BladeRonner Ron on IG - instagram.com/BlerdRonner Ron on TikTok: tiktok.com/@BlerdRonner JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel Copyrights & Credits 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) Statement of Fair Use 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! GET THE BOOK! The official publication date for the books is May 17! But you can order it now! Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million | Indie Book Seller Email your thoughts to [email protected]. Follow the hosts on social Ron on Twitter - twitter.com/BladeRonner Ron on IG - instagram.com/BlerdRonner JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel Statement of Fair Use 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. 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) Follow the hosts on social Ron on Twitter - twitter.com/BladeRonner Ron on IG - instagram.com/BlerdRonner JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran 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): “Reunion” by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA) “NirvanaVEVO” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Statement of Fair Use 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? PRE-ORDER "DUNGEONS 'N' DURAGS" NOW Email your thoughts to [email protected]. Or shoot us a voicemail on our website. Follow the hosts on social Ron on Twitter - twitter.com/BladeRonner Ron on IG - instagram.com/BlerdRonner JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran 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): “Candlepower” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Fun Links and Clips Learn about the Dies Irae Josh Harris Axios interview Josh Harris TEDx Talk HowellBeThyName Statement of Fair Use 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Email your thoughts to [email protected]. Follow the hosts on social Ron on Twitter - twitter.com/BladeRonner Ron on IG - instagram.com/BlerdRonner JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran 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): “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 Statement of Fair Use 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Email your thoughts to [email protected]. Follow the hosts on social Ron on Twitter – twitter.com/RonDawson Ron on IG – instagram.com/BlerdRonner JD on Twitter – twitter.com/thatJDCochran Yolanda on Twitter – twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel 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) Statement of Fair Use 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. Subscribe to the Dungeons 'n' Durags YouTube channel to be notified when the full discussion with Ron, JD, and Yolanda is released. Follow the hosts on social Ron on Twitter - twitter.com/BladeRonner Ron on IG - instagram.com/BlerdRonner JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran 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): “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) Statement of Fair Use 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. Do you think it was a good idea for Biden to do that? Is it all much ado about nothing? Follow the hosts on social Check out Yolanda’s series of Black Woman luminaries at https://instagram.com/yolandatcochran.  Ron on Twitter - twitter.com/BladeRonner Ron on IG - instagram.com/BlerdRonner JD on Twitter - twitter.com/thatJDCochran 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): “God Be With You Til We Meet Again” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Statement of Fair Use 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices