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Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
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The Book Of Clarence
They Cloned Tyrone
Bob Marley
Blue Beetle
Black Representation In Film
Faith and Religion
Dune
The Color Purple
Hollywood Diversity
Jesus
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Lashana Lynch
DC Comics
Big Momma's House
Godzilla X Kong: the New Empire
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
American Fiction
Race and Representation
Jeymes Samuel

Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] is a comedic podcast that reviews films with leading actors of color and analyzes them in the context of race and Hollywood's diversity issues. Hosted by Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan, and James III. BMCJ is an iTunes Editor's Choice podcast and has reached #2 on the iTunes Film/TV charts. BMCJ has also been covered by multiple websites including Huffington ... more

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Latest Episodes

While the show is on break for the holidays, we're replaying some classic holiday episodes!

Original Description:

It’s the Holiday Season! James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Tessa Hersh to discuss David E. Talbert’s 2020 instant classic, “Jin... more

PRODUCTION NOTE: The show is taking the next two weeks off for the holidays—we will be back with new episodes in January!

This week, Jerah and Jon are covering Dashing Through the Snow (2023), directed by Tim Story, screenplay by Scott Rosenberg, st... more

This week, James and Jon welcome comedian and writer Ian Edwards (Untitled: The Comedy Special You Didn’t Know You Needed) to cover Being Eddie, directed by Angus Wall, starring Eddie Murphy, Dave Chapelle, and Jerry Seinfeld. Together, they discuss ... more

This week, Jon is joined by actors and writers Moni Odeyepo (Who All Gon’ Be There?, Peacock) and Tessa Claire Hersh (Younger, Desus & Mero) to cover Wicked: For Good, directed by Jon M. Chu, screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, starring Ariana... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Edwards
A hilarious comedian and the guest on this episode who has a new comedy special on YouTube.
YouTube
Episode: Being Eddie w/ Ian Edwards
Tessa Claire Hersh
Incredible actress, writer, and poet; wife of Jonathan Braylock
Episode: Wicked: For Good w/ Moni Odeyepo and Tessa Claire Hersh (Teaser)
Kobi Omenaka
A producer and podcaster known for his work on Flixwatcher and The Wire Stripped.
Flixwatcher, The Wire Stripped
Episode: War of the Worlds w/ Kobi Omenaka
Moni Odeyepo
A very funny comedian, improviser, and writer. Co-hosts a monthly black improv show in Los Angeles.
Episode: Opus w/ Moni Odeyepo
Carl Tart
Caribbean writer and returning guest
Episode: 1992 w/ Carl Tart (Teaser)
Lucy Dolly Claires
An actor based in New York City, originally from Hawaii, and a model.
Episode: Lilo & Stitch w/ Lucy Dolly Claires (Teaser)
Rasheda Crockett
A comedian, actress, and writer known for her roles in 'Bigger', 'The Changeling', and 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'
Episode: G20 w/ Rasheda Crockett (Teaser)
Mamoudou N'Diaye
A very talented stand-up comedian, also a performer.
Episode: REPLAY: Fruitvale Station ft. Mamoudou N'Diaye
Ben Arogundade
Award-winning author, journalist, and broadcaster
Episode: Lilies of the Field w/ Ben Arogundade (Teaser)

Hosts

Jonathan Braylock
Co-host and comedian known for his insightful and humor-filled discussion about films, particularly emphasizing representation and diversity in Hollywood.
Jerah Milligan
Co-host and comedian who brings a comedic lens to the analysis of films featuring Black actors, enhancing discussions about race and Hollywood.
James III
Co-host and comedian known for his engaging and humorous critiques of films while emphasizing the experiences of Black actors in Hollywood.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Are you pro-ICE?

    You’re running ads to join ICE. So how about you fix that.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RedHairyGoat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show!

    Love it! Feel like I’m not understanding your guys’ view of satire/black comedy if you think the latest PTA isn’t a comedy in any way? I feel like it is. Respectfully.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jr1372
    United States2 months ago
  • Review all movies

    I love the premise I wish I could hear all of your takes on other popular movies that don’t have POCs on RedCircle

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trabrater
    United States3 months ago
  • Great time!

    Very thoughtful and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    holderch5
    United States4 months ago
  • Crash?

    I love this show, it’s great and if you haven’t tried it you should. But I have to be honest, I left a review now so I could say that I really kept thinking Jon must be doing a bit in the Crash episode. Crash??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1-.:321
    United States5 months ago

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Some listeners express frustration with certain paywall restrictions for older episodes but still highly value the content they receive.
The dynamic and comedic chemistry of the hosts is frequently highlighted as a standout element of the podcast.
Feedback indicates a desire for more diverse movie topics and discussions beyond just mainstream films.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and often humorous critiques of films, especially regarding representation and diversity in Hollywood.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#70
Spain/TV & Film
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#120
Philippines/TV & Film

Talking Points

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One Battle After Another
Q: What are your initial thoughts on the film?
The hosts expressed admiration for the film's direction and performances, particularly how it tackled political themes while maintaining engagement.
Lilies of the Field w/ Ben Arogundade (Teaser)
Q: How do we maintain the desire for fairness and compassion in the industry?
Arogundade suggests that societal change is often triggered by external events rather than lasting moral change, creating a need for continual advocacy for representation.
Lilies of the Field w/ Ben Arogundade (Teaser)
Q: Did you find yourself feeling empowered by writing this book or did it bring you down a little?
He views it as a pragmatic effort to illuminate the facts about racial disparities in Hollywood rather than getting discouraged by them.
Lilies of the Field w/ Ben Arogundade (Teaser)
Q: What was the inspiration for you writing this book?
The anger and energy felt after the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests prompted him to document racial injustices in Hollywood.

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This podcast presents a comedic take on film reviews, concentrating specifically on movies featuring leading actors of color. Each episode analyzes diverse cinematic works through a lens that highlights race and representation in Hollywood, allowing for an insightful yet entertaining critique. The engaging hosts not only deliver humor but also contextualize discussions around the film industry's practices regarding diversity and inclusion, creating a space for thoughtful exchanges about the chosen films' cultural impact.

What sets this podcast apart is its unique focus on how actors of color navigate Hollywood, combined with the hosts' dynamic rapport, which resonates with both film enthusiasts and those interested in representation in med... more

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