Playblack

Last week we discussed the increase increase in "Softboi" protagonists, and admitted that we too, identified as such. In the week's Breakdown episode of Playblack, we discuss masculinity, our relationship to it, and exercise vulnerability in real time. Email us at playblackpodcast@gmail.com for promotion and questions. Follow us on Instagram @playblackpodcast and DM us suggestions on what you want...

Superpowers, complex villains, family issues, larger than life mentors, and a young man needing to find his inner strength in order to save the world...all of these elements come together to form most of the action cartoons and Shonen we’ve been watching for decades. The difference lately? Feels. In this episode, Miguel and J explore the phenomenon of male Shonen protagonists defined by their empa...

Miguel and J go deeper on Avatar the Last Airbender and representation in media. Email us at playblackpodcast@gmail.com for promotion and questions, follow us on Instagram @playblackpodcast and DM us suggestions on what you want hear.

Miguel and J discuss the Avatar the Last Airbender Universe, its impact on us, our favorite moments, the new studios at Nickelodeon and the upcoming Netflix-live-action adaption. Email us at playblackpodcast@gmail.com for promotion and questions, Follow us on Instagram @playblackpodcast and DM us suggestions on what you want to hear!

In the first episode of Playblack, Miguel and J introduce themselves, what they like and dislike from their nerd media, how they each got into the MCU as fans, and their thoughts on the first few Disney Plus shows. Follow us on Instagram @playblack podcast and DM us what you want to hear us cover! Email us at playblackpodcast@gmail.com for promotion and questions

Miguel and J go a couple of levels deeper on the MCU/Disney + shows and talk through what it means to be men of color in this current media landscape. Email us at playblackpodcast@gmail.com for promotion and questions, Follow us on Instagram @playblackpodcast and DM us suggestions on what you want to hear!

Playblack is a podcast dedicated to nerdom, reviews and hot takes on arts and culture and the human experience from the perspective of two melanated artists.  It comes in 2 parts the playblack and the breakdown. During Playblack week, you get all the good reviews, fun games and cool interviews. Then in the following episode (the breakdown), we’ll continue with the same shows and themes but go...