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Cannonball with Wesley Morris

The New York Times
Spike Lee
Denzel Washington
Highest 2 Lowest
Bruno Mars
The Bear
Robert Redford
Samin Nosrat
Black Identity
Video Music Awards
Sinners
Cultural Appropriation
Chicago
Culinary Arts
Restaurant Culture
Political Messaging In Music
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter
New York
MTV
Youtube
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Conversations about the culture that moves us – the good, the bad and whatever’s in between. Every week, critic Wesley Morris talks with writers and artists about the moment we’re in. Surprisingly personal and never obvious, new episodes drop Thursdays. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.ny... more

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Wesley Morris is an unabashed believer in the Oscars. That they genuinely matter. Every year, he has to re-convince his friend, Sasha Weiss, the culture editor for The New York Times Magazine. This year, of course, there’s the “One Battle After Anoth... more

This is one of those “who knows what’s going to happen” years at the Oscars. And maybe the biggest question of the night is which movie will dominate: “Sinners,” with its record 16 nominations, or “One Battle After Another,” which is right behind wit... more

Back in 2003, a new reality TV show hosted and co-created by Tyra Banks convinced an entire generation that they too might have what it takes to become America’s next top model. Now, a new Netflix docu-series wants us to know just how badly the conte... more

Seven years after Toni Morrison’s death, we’re experiencing what the critic Parul Sehgal describes as a “wave of Morrisonia.” Eleven of her novels are being reissued by her publisher. There’s a new book of criticism about her novels. You can feel the... more

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Recent Guests

Daphne Brooks
Scholar of African-American and American Studies
Yale University
Episode: The Complicated Oscars Night Feelings Over ‘One Battle After Another’
Michaela Angela Davis
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Former First Lady of the United States
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Episode: I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Cécile McLorin-Salvant
Artist known for her interpretations of songs and rich vocal style
Episode: Where Have All the Covers Gone?
Kelefa Sanneh
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The New Yorker
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Eric Hynes
Director of Film Curation and Programming at the Jacob Burns Film Center
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Wyatt Cenac
Writer, actor, and comedian, known for his work on The Daily Show and Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas
HBO
Episode: Is 'South Park' Trump-Proof?
Sam Anderson
Writer for The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: The Summer Movies That Made Us

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Wesley Morris
Critic and host known for insightful cultural commentary and engaging discussions on society's narratives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • One Battle After Another

    Great deep dive into this film and the mixed feelings about it. I share in those mixed feelings but, BUT how could you forget Halle Berry 😳 when going through the 11 Oscars Sir. She was THE FIRST Black woman to win Best Actress.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ms. Nubian
    United States10 days ago
  • In respect to synergy

    It's such a joy to have Wesley in my ears again! His brilliance, emotional vulnerability and vitality remain as captivating as ever. However, I'm finding the current guest roster disappointing, and I simply cannot sit through another Sasha Weiss episode. She lacks mic presence, and her observations feel surface-level when I'm craving the kind of emotionally grounded, culturally contextualized analysis that Still Processing delivered. (I know it’s a different show, but damn — we were spoiled by J... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    podcastaspell
    United States11 days ago
  • Thank you

    I learn so much listening to this podcast and deeply appreciate the nuances and different voices being given space to ellaborate on so many interesting topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trine van der Valk Rasmussen
    Denmark12 days ago
  • Sucks

    I know Wesley lost just fastball. But the times pushing this is yikes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Portense Party
    United States12 days ago
  • Great break from political shows

    Wesley always is upbeat and excited about his topics. His enthusiasm wears off and I get excited to watch the shows or movies. It’s fun to have something that generates a little bit of happiness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bcluckers
    United States17 days ago

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The Sexy, Multi-Dimensional Genius of Roberta Flack
Q: What do you think about Roberta Flack's legacy?
Morris and Brooks discuss the changing perception of Flack in music history and her overlooked contributions, pointing out her unique voice and artistry in contrast to others.
The Sexy, Multi-Dimensional Genius of Roberta Flack
Q: When did Roberta Flack's music come into your life?
Daphne Brooks expresses that she can't recall a specific time; it felt like Roberta Flack was always there as part of her environment as a child.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: What do you think it meant for you for stuff to be blowing up the way it did?
I was having, you know, like these famous people that I grew up watching on television, wanting to have a meal with me.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: Can you remember any examples? In what way was it racist?
Back in the old days, they used to be relentless on me. A lot of it was racist stuff, you know.
I Love This Eddie Murphy Interview
Q: Do you feel like you understand the pressures that present themselves to people at that level of fame that leads to their lives getting so kind of warped in a way?
Those guys are all cautionary tales for me. I don't drink. I smoked a joint for the first time when I was 30 years old.

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What is Cannonball with Wesley Morris about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations about contemporary cultural issues form the core of this podcast, as the host engages with a diverse array of guests including writers, artists, and critics. The discussions often range from the complexities of identity, the societal impacts of art and music, to the nuanced exploration of race, politics, and representation in modern culture. Episodes delve into significant pop culture figures and works, exploring their legacies and contributions to the cultural landscape. This thought-provoking and personal exploration is likely to resonate with those interested in media, cultural criticism, and the intersections of various art forms, making it a distinctive offering in the podcast space.

The insightful conversations aim to c... more

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1. Daphne Brooks
2. Michaela Angela Davis
3. Michelle Obama
4. Eddie Murphy
5. Cécile McLorin-Salvant
6. Kelefa Sanneh
7. Eric Hynes
8. Wyatt Cenac

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