Status Alternative

Hey everyone, I know I haven't talked about anime or manga much lately. But you are all in luck, I have been reading more manga lately when I have the time. Those titles are Dai Dark, SPY X FAMILY, Black Lagoon, Fire Force, Chainsaw Man, Undead Unluck, Kaiju No. 8, Gangsta, and Gangsta: Cursed. Join me as I discuss these very interesting manga titles. I have a new sponsor as well! Check out my bes...

Sorry for the absence, but I have returned!!! I have five new bands. They are Ghost Iris, Eminence, Fluorescents, Killer of Sheep, and Pain of Truth. You can find all these bands on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so check them out and have a great day!  Ghost Iris- @ghostirisdk Eminence- @emineceband Fluorescents-@fluorescents.chicago Killer of Sheep- Facebook and Bandcamp Pain of...

On this episode, my rotating co-host Naomi is back! We are talking all things P-Valley. P-Valley is a Starz drama series that made its premiere in 2020, and has since then been a huge hit amongst viewers and critics alike. We go over what has happened in Season 1, talk about some changes made in Season 2 as well as our predictions for the rest of the season. We also talk about the themes of the sh...

Back with another batch of bands! But, first I have a new segment I like to call "Tales from the Pit". Listen as I recount my latest concert experience. Not only should you check the bands I mentioned in this episode but also check out the bands I saw last month! Take care!  Kirra: Twitter & Instagram- Kirra_Music Just a Mess: Twitter & Instagram-justamessrock Yunger: Twitter & In...

Hello everyone, I am back to talk about/recap the 2006 indie romance/comedy film Wristcutters: A Love Story. I stumbled upon this film 10 years ago, while channel flipping through the movie channels. I enjoyed it then, and I still really enjoy it. Trigger warning though, the film does talk about themes of suicide and I talk about those themes in this episode. Listener discretion advised and Stay A...

This is one I have been excited to talk about for a while. Fear Street was a series of books created by R.L Stine that was geared more to teenagers. In today's episode, I talk about the 2021 Netflix adaptation Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978 and Fear Street Part Three: 1666. I discuss the three parts and my favorite moments from the series. If you are a fan of supernatural h...

Kari is back!!! We are joined together once again, to talk about a club that started out as coincidence and turned into to a legend. The fabled 27 club, whose most notable members include Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse. We are going to talk about the origin of this club, some of the members and has it lost its relevancy in recent years. 

On this episode, I talk about the fantastic 2016 music documentary Los Punks; We Are All We Have. The film looks into the backyard punk scene in South Central and East Los Angeles. You hear from the promoters, singers, and others involved in this very close knit and open community of misfits. You see their ups and downs, as well as their dreams. Highly recommend this one!  

Trigger Warning: Discussing Themes of Suicide. Spoiler warning as well.  On this episode, I talk about 2021 psychological horror film The Night House. This was a random watch I saw with friends. I went into the film with different expectations and was highly entertained with the end result. This is a very heavy movie so be advised, but its a really good movie.

On this episode, I talk about my thoughts on the 2007 novel Whip It (aka Derby Girl) and the 2009 film adaptation of the same name. Where there major changes? Which one was better? All of those somewhat decent questions will be answered here! 

Back at it again with the recommendations! I have another 4 new bands to recommend and they are Gideon, Dying Wish, Kill the Lights and Paleface. Check out their socials below. But, these are some really kick ass bands so check 'em out!  Gideon- Instagram & Twitter: @gideonal Dying Wish- Twitter & Instagram: @dyingwishhc  Kill The Lights- Instagram: @killthelights & Twitter:...

Naomi is back again! This time we will be talking about our workplace. In the same vein as F$%k My Work Life, Naomi and I will discuss the nonsense that we have come across these past years. We will not be discussing where we work and we have changed the names of everyone we mentioned. 

What is up all you beautiful people? I am back and this time around I will be discussing my thoughts on the new Marvel/Sony movie Morbius. I have some thoughts, 1st off this movie wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. I will also discuss, what I liked about the film and what I didn't like about the film and ask some questions maybe some of you listeners can help me answer. Take care! P.S. Towards...

In this episode, I discuss Kevin Smith's 1995 film, Mallrats. This cult classic was originally panned by critics, but later on would go on to be loved by audiences far and wide. Myself, included. I delve in on the plot, my favorite moments from the film, some trivia and the amazing soundtrack from this film. 

I am back with another episode and new bands to recommend. Those four bands are 1) Go For Gold, 2) Abyss, Watching Me, 3) Kublai Khan TX, 4) Wage War. Each of these bands bring a very interesting and unique sound to their audience and I've come to enjoy each of them. Check them out on YouTube. Also I was recently on a YouTube channel called After The Snap Movies & TV, where I talked about the...

De Niro, Pesci and Scorsese. When you hear these three names together you may automatically think either 1995's Casino or 1990's Goodfellas. In my opinion I think Casino is better than Goodfellas. In this episode, I will discuss things I like about both movies, my favorite aspects of these movies as well as why I think Casino is better.

As we come to a close with Black History Month, I shall talk about one aspect of the black community that is very much overlooked and that is alternative black culture. I discuss my thoughts on Laina Dawes' 2013 book "What Are You Doing Here?" I can relate to sometimes being the only POC in a predominately white and male space with this genre of music. Laina and a bevy of other black women talk ab...

It took me two years, but I am finally getting around to watching Lovecraft Country. I will give my thoughts on this highly recommended show and go into some of my favorite moments from this show. With the help of my rotating co-host Kari.

Back again, with my rotating co-host Naomi and we are talking about our shared loved for 90s R&B. We are definitely taking trips down memory lane with this one. We talk about our intro to the genre, some of our favorite artists and how this music shaped our childhood. Their is also a discussion about identity and how music gives us a sense of belonging. Also speaking of music wanted to give a...

In this episode, I am joined once again by my rotating co-host Naomi. We are discussing Tyler Perry's 2018 film Acrimony, it details the marriage of Melinda and Robert. From their innocent beginnings to their bitter divorce and how a once promising couple could descend into obsession and rage. Who is at fault and who is justified? We also talk about the quality of Tyler Perry's films over the year...

Back at it again! This time I am once again joined by my occasional co-host, my best friend Kari. We talk about one of our favorite movies, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. A couple of months back I read the book and thought let's compare the book and the movie! We also talk about creative liberties when it comes to book to movie adaptations and discuss Marvel and DC movies. 

Welcome to Status Alternative, in my first episode I talk to my best friend Kari Gaston. We discuss how we've maintained our friendship of 14 years. We hope you enjoy!

I am back! For this episode you'll hear me ramble on about my love for Pro Wrestling. I talk about how I started watching, some of my favorites wrestlers, who have I met, and what I think of the wrestling now. And for you 2006 fans, at the end of this episode I have a short clip of the 2006 WWE Raw Theme song. If your up for the nostalgia listen to The Union Underground's Across the Nation. Take c...

Season Finale!!! Thank you all for support and interest in this podcast. In this episode I talk about the reasons why I created the show. Thank you again and I'll see you all in Season 2.

I am starting a new series! It's called the My Love for... Series. Where I will be talk about my favorite bands over the past couple of years. I will talk about their origins, my top ten songs and favorite albums. This train keeps rolling y'all!!!