Where I See Me

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese return to their conversation with Kayla, Sebastien, and Robert for the final half of their special two part panel discussion on "Black Art" and our lived experiences navigating an art world where issues concerning identity, integrity, and access are always within view. How do we validate our lived experiences in white spaces? How do these labels truly...

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese welcome back several friends of the podcast (Kayla, Sebastien, and Robert) for a special two part conversation on "Black Art" and our lived experiences navigating an art world where issues concerning identity, integrity, and access are always within view. What even is "Black Art"? What is authenticity, or rather what does it mean to be Opaqu...

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by a special guest! Kayla a Tennessee based artist and program for the Indie Memphis film festival. The three of them discuss Kayla's beginnings as a film programmer, helping to grow the festival's Black Creators Forum, and reconnecting with the city after years away from it. What does amplifying the voices of black independent filmmakers loo...

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese discuss how blackness is expressed online in digital spaces. Who is actually hiding behind those anime profile pictures? Where is Black Twitter located?? How many AI black folks will they make in 2023??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. Bonus content and...

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese explore the multitude of ideas behind the concept of "Black Joy" and what that means in today's world. What does Black Joy look like in art? When we show up in opposition to oppression should we really be swag surfin'?? Are we buying into a corporate slogan and is joy even sustainable??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON...

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese get into it on what Black Fantasy in cinema looks like and what sort of stories seem to exceed in the genre. Why are there so many "black versions" of stories focused on white characters? How can black U.S. storytellers escape the trap of the white gaze?? And the most important question of all...CAN YOU FEEL A BRAND NEW DAY??? Let’s talk about it! *THA...

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese delve into part of the origins of Starfire of Titans fame and the controversies around her design origins. Who was she based on? What does it mean to produce live action adaptations?? Will we finally answer the question of where we can see ourselves in media??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, poll...

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese discuss the queens of hip hop, new and notable faces in the genre, and some of the names we can't help but throw into the ring out of nostalgia! Have women really been the ones keeping Hip Hop alive the past few decades? Will we ever get another genre clashing hip hop classic?? Will Marcelese ever stop clowning on Iggy Azalea??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS...

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese ask the question, why the @#$% are we laughing and how have the careers of several black comedians shaped large portions of black culture over the years? Is Chris Rock actually funny?? Is Paul Mooney rolling in his grave??? WHY ARE SO MANY COMEDIANS WORRIED ABOUT WHAT WHITE AUDIENCES THINK???? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INST...

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese explore the balance of Anti-hero and Villain for Black Characters we've seen on the big screen in recent years. What does it mean to be a foil for the hero? Will Kang the Conqueror give the entire MCU the works?? Are we really just looking at a trickster archetype when we watch these characters do what they believe is just??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LIS...

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese tackle the complicated subject of the Hollywood biopic. What does it mean to condense the story of others into a dramatized spectacle? What place do celebrities really have in our modern society?? HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN WILL SMITH PLAY BEFORE HE'S EVERY BLACK HISTORICAL FIGURE??? Let’s talk about it!  *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @Wher...

WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 4! In this premiere episode of the season Jamie and Marcelese kick back to catch up as they celebrate the new year and prepare to head into February! What do we have planned for Black History Month? What art and media stole our hearts in 2022 and what are we looking forward to this year?? What's on our 2023 bingo cards for messy news and raggedy shenanigans??? Let’s talk abou...

In this bonus episode to kick off the holidays, Jamie and Marcelese explore their thoughts and feelings in this review of the long-awaited sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! What does real grief look like in a franchise centered on strength and community? What does the shift to a more indigenous focused Marvel landscape mean for the "history of the world" and how do we discuss culture in mains...

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese tackle two films for the season finale of WISM! What does the multiverse mean for storytelling and the exploration concepts like grief and despair? Will we see more moms kicking butt across the many universes on the big screen?? Will Marcelese and Jamie's mother ever agree on anything??? Let’s talk about it!  *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INS...

SEASON 3 EP. 13 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest, Houston Artist Phillip Pyle II to traverse the wide universe of Dune in past, present, and future! What has this series' impact been on the sci-fi landscape? What will the rise of spice boy be like on the big screen and how many movies will it take to see him get even higher?? What visual magic will Denis...

SEASON 3 EP. 12 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese dive into the Marvel/Disney+ series Moonknight before it's series finale! When will Mark Spector go to actual therapy and get some rest? How does this series compare to something like Iron Fist, which was flagged for its appropriation and misrepresentations of other cultures?? Will we ever get to see more of our favorite archaeologica...

SEASON 3 EP. 11 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest and friend of the show Sebastien to compare and contrast the creatures of the prolific sci-fi franchises Alien and Predator! Why are there so many similarities between the actors for these stand-out characters? Who's doing the predators locs and how much do they charge?? Where can you find some good roti in...

SEASON 3 EP. 10 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese look at the relationship many black characters have with power and authority. Is Blade a tragic mulatto? What are we to believe about powerful black characters backed up against white systems?? When is Storm gonna turn this place into Water World as retribution???  Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/...

SEASON 3 EP. 9   ----------  In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest and friend of the show Haoua to review the latest season of Euphoria. How is Rue not in jail? Do these kids ever actually go to class?? If Cassie gets her @$& beat by Maddie and nobody is around to see it…does Twitter make a sound??? Let’s talk about it!   *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FO...

SEASON 3 EP. 8 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese reflect on the fantasy genre and it's vast depictions of blackness. Why are we so often stuck in some version of medieval times where melanin is the only fiction? Where have the more carefree narratives for black characters gone, can't we get swept away in flight and fancy too?? Are we gonna need more episodes to explore these issues??...

SEASON 3 EP. 7 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese take a stroll down player hating lane and see what's going on on jive turkey avenue, that's right its Blaxploitation time! What defines the characters Richard Roundtree played and how are they any different from Sidney Poitier's roles? Is there depth to the "black revenge" being written by white writers?? Can we replace the term gang v...

SEASON 3 EP. 6 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese review the apocalyptic sci-fi drams  Station Eleven! How does watching their pandemic unfold feel while we're still in one ourselves? Why does a man with absolutely no skills keep routinely lying on his non-existent resume?? Will this lil white girl ever go to actual therapy instead of just reading the same book over and over??? L...

SEASON 3 EP. 5  ----------  In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese look at the career and filmography of Spike Lee! How does Spike Lee approach writing black characters? What does the black filmmaker of today have in their creative arsenal compared to the 90's heavyweight from Brooklyn?? WILL I RETURN SPIKE'S CALLS??? Let's talk about it!  *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/I...

SEASON 3 EP. 4 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese review The Matrix Resurrections and dive into some rumors surrounding the franchise. Did we really need a fourth film? If we live in a simulation how come ours has student loans and Covid?? Was the story for the original Matrix stolen from a black woman??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @Wher...

SEASON 3 EP. 3 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese get into the filmography of Tim Burton and disect his controversial comments when asked about why he seldom casts or creates black/brown characters in his work. Why is he trapped in the concept of suburbia? How does Timjamin Burton make sense of "the other" with his work?? He does know he didn't make Coraline right??? Let's talk about...