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Taboo's Comics & Kicks

Change The Game Media
Hollywood
Indigenous Representation
Dance
Sneaker Culture
Hip Hop Culture
Voice Acting
Filipino Culture
Superman
Regulo Caro
Bruce Lee
Predator
Nickelodeon
Music Industry
New York City
Big Trouble In Little China
Toys
Hip Hop
Martial Arts
Animation
Mexico

Comics and Kicks is where pop culture meets purpose. Hosted by Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), the show dives into comic book legends, sneaker obsessions, and untold stories from the frontlines of culture. From Marvel Comics and Air Jordans to Indigenous superheroes and childhood nostalgia, every episode blends passion, history, and community in one unforgettable ride. Follow us on Instagram: @TheCTGSpor... more

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Latest Episodes

Hardball changed a generation, and Kris D. Lofton was there for every unforgettable moment. In Part 1, Kris shares how he accidentally landed the role, what it was like filming alongside Keanu Reeves in downtown Chicago, working with a young Michael ... more

Dante Basco returns to Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for a full Avatar: The Last Airbender deep dive into Prince Zuko, Uncle Iroh, and the redemption arc that made Avatar a worldwide phenomenon.

Dante reflects on first playing Zuko, why he thought the char... more

Tara Strong joins Taboo to tell the stories behind Teen Titans’ Raven, The Fairly OddParents’ Timmy Turner, The Powerpuff Girls, Rugrats’ Baby Dil, My Little Pony’s Twilight Sparkle, Harley Quinn, Batgirl, Wicked, and the magic of becoming some of th... more

Jodie Sweetin joins Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for Part 2 of her conversation, this time diving into Fuller House, the Netflix reboot, Bob Saget, the Olsen twins, Stephanie Tanner’s adult storyline, and the Full House family coming back together.

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Recent Guests

Poppin Fresh
OG dancer from San Francisco, part of Street Freaks
San Francisco dance community
Episode: Dante Basco | Avatar The Last Airbender
Dante Basco
Actor known for Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Actors/Voice Acting
Episode: Dante Basco | Avatar The Last Airbender
Tara Strong
Iconic voice actress behind Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Raven, Twilight Sparkle and more
Episode: Tara Strong
Jodie Sweetin
Actress, activist, author, podcaster
Self / Fox placeholder for Fuller House era
Episode: Jodie Sweetin | Full House
Clifton Collins Jr.
Actor known for Capote, 187, Dirty
Actor
Episode: Clifton Collins Jr. | 187
Jerod Mixon
Actor, known for Bulworth, Nutty Professor, and other projects
Actor
Episode: The Mixon Brothers
Jamal Mixon
Actor, known for Nutty Professor, Gridiron Gang, and related works
Actor
Episode: The Mixon Brothers
Alisan Porter
Child star turned singer and actress
Entertainment
Episode: Alisan Porter
Kathleen Herles
Original voice of Dora the Explorer, later actress in reboot playing Dora's mother
Voice Actress, Dora the Explorer franchise
Episode: Kathleen Herles | The Original Dora

Hosts

Taboo Nawasha
Host of Taboo's Comics & Kicks; associated with CTG Productions and Change the Game Sports Production; frequently anchors culturally focused conversations with industry veterans and creators.
Taboo
Host of the show, introduces guests, and guides conversations; appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Comics & Kicks So Fresh!

    Grew up on comic books, pop culture, and sneakers. Totally geek out on stories from some of the industry’s best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeRoidD
    United Statesa year ago
  • Taboo and comics

    Taboo the show is amazing. Keep up the amazing work and looking forward to more content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheCaliWolf
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best podcast out there

    This is the best podcast out there and it should be treated with love and respect and should really have a huge army of support I love the episodes so much they really talk about inspirational and interesting things that you did not no about Taboo I would definitely

    Recommend this to people who love taking time to hear people out may God bless this podcast and wil you guys have the success you wanted to have keep on inspiring other’s so much love I’ll always be here watching yall

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charnevisser9
    South Africaa year ago
  • Can’t wait

    Go Tab! Will be listening to all of this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JAG896
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans appreciate candid, behind-the-scenes anecdotes from guests and the host's interview approach.
Listeners praise the show's depth and nostalgic storytelling about pop culture and industry legends.
Audience notes high engagement and inspiration for aspiring creators and performers.
The community vibe and topic variety are highlighted as strengths in creating authentic conversations.

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Apple Podcasts
#177
New Zealand/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#219
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Talking Points

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Marty York | The Sandlot
Q: How did your path shift after the Sandlot, both in acting and in fitness?
He describes doing television like Boy Meets World and Saved by the Bell, then a life-changing car accident leading to rehabilitation, later pivoting to fitness and creating a documentary about resilience.
Jeff Staple | The Pigeon Dunk
Q: Toys or comics?
They both captivate me; I don't want to choose—my childhood was a blend of both, shaping my obsession with collecting and storytelling.
P-Rod | Nike SB
Q: What do you have coming up?
P-Rod discusses the upcoming release of his signature shoe and a new contest series called the PSL.
P-Rod | Nike SB
Q: What was your introduction to skateboarding?
P-Rod shares how he was inspired by other kids in his junior high who skated, and after working up the courage to try it, he became hooked.
Emilio Rivera
Q: What was your moment where you decided you had to get clean?
Realizing I was losing my mind and calling out to God for help.

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The show blends pop culture nostalgia with in-depth conversations on comics, sneakers, cinema, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Guests frequently span actors, dancers, musicians, and creators who share personal journeys, craft insights, and reflections on representation, mentorship, and industry evolution. A standout angle is the crossover between entertainment and street/collectible culture, with extended discussions about authenticity, collaboration, and the changing landscape of media ownership and licensing. Listeners can expect warm, candid storytelling, era-spanning nostalgia, and practical career lessons drawn from long-running careers and landmark projects.

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1. Poppin Fresh
2. Dante Basco
3. Tara Strong
4. Jodie Sweetin
5. Clifton Collins Jr.
6. Jerod Mixon
7. Jamal Mixon
8. Alisan Porter

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