Derik Jones

Melanin Media Collective

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This collective is where movies, TV shows, books, and entertainment get the real talk treatment—no sugarcoating, just straight-up funny, unfiltered opinions from a Black perspective. If Rotten Tomatoes had a cookout, this show would be running the grill. Expect deep dives, wild hot takes, and debates spicier than your auntie’s mac and cheese. From classic Black cinema to the latest binge-worthy series, no storyline is safe. So pull up a chair, grab a plate, and let’s chop it up about the culture!"

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Derik Jones

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Hindsight: Batman '89 23.11.2025 1:03:45

Movies like this are what Hindsight was made for. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @Rashanii Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Top 50 Outkast Songs of All Time 20.11.2025 56:56

We all know what #1 is, right? Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Corrupt: Extraction 18.11.2025 1:30:21

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season five: Extraction. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Classic Episode: Skyscraper 16.11.2025 1:01:33

It's movies like this that make me wish The Rock wouldn't make anymore movies. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @Rashanii Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Corrupt: Ain't That a Shame 11.11.2025 1:21:58

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode thirteen of season four: Ain't That a Shame. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

The Best Man 09.11.2025 54:47

Damn, Harper. You are literally the worst Best Man ever. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @Rashanii Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

RBC S46Pt8: Dying For Revenge 08.11.2025 1:11:14

Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can purchase Dying For Revenge on Amazon by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/4mivS0T Voicemail number: 916-633-1537 Thoughts or Questions? Email us at WretchedAndRatchet@Gmail.com. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @Rashanii Leave a review here: ht...

Top Rap Love Songs 06.11.2025 1:23:20

Number 1 was valid. I'll give them that. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Corrupt: Judas Priest 04.11.2025 50:45

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode twelve of season four: Judas Priest. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Verzuz 30.10.2025 59:33

Give Mia X her flowers. NOW. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

RBC S46Pt7: Dying For Revenge 29.10.2025 52:36

Corrupt: A Thousand Deaths 28.10.2025 57:59

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season four: A Thousand Deaths. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Top 30 Video Game Heroes 23.10.2025 41:43

Ignore the legends, and disrespect the villains. Got it. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Corrupt: Back in the Hole 21.10.2025 1:37:12

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season four: Back in the Hole. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

The Players Club 19.10.2025 1:48:17

I am embarrassed by how much I used to like this movie. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @Rashanii Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

RBC S46Pt6: Dying For Revenge 18.10.2025 54:18

Top 50 Superhero Movies 16.10.2025 1:30:21

This list was just... Super. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Corrupt: String Theory 14.10.2025 30:58

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode nine of season four: String Theory. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Heat 12.10.2025 2:40:40

Blame Waingro. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @Rashanii Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

RBC S46Pt5: Dying For Revenge 11.10.2025 54:46

Top 100 Rap Albums of all Time 09.10.2025 1:38:02

This list. Blame Pitchfork. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Corrupt: Cut Throat 07.10.2025 43:43

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season four: Cut Throat. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Beat Street 05.10.2025 1:16:56

It is movies like this that justify this podcast. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @Rashanii Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviews Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Top 75 Remixes From the 90's and 2000's 02.10.2025 1:12:12

To be fair, this was two separate lists: One for the 90's, and one for 2000-2025. But there is no way that any list of remixes from the 90's should omit Quiet Storm. EVER. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Corrupt: Hurt 30.09.2025 1:14:40

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season four: Hurt. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www. Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast