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Fan Bros

Summary: The Fan Bros Show is the premier podcast for geek culture via people of color. Fan Bros discusses the week in geek while keeping an ear to the street for the topics and controversies that affect the world of fandom. Show hosts DJ BenHaMeen, Chico Leo, and Tatiana King-Jones serve as the cultural guides for this unique show, along with a revolving cast of guests that run the gamut of industries--from hip hop and politics, to comics, movies, television and video games. FanBros is part of the LoudSpeakers Network and is published every week on iTunes and Soundcloud. Visit http://FANBROS.com for more greatness.

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 FanBrosShow Episode No. 37 - Why Did Macklemore Win? The Advice Episode (Feat. @DonWill) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:13

Why Did Macklemore Win? is a question that we are all asking ourselves this week so the FanBros decided to invite DonWill on the show to discuss the controversy. Of course we couldn't spend a whole episode talking about this nonsense so we debuted the first edition of FanBros Advice and we discuss the ending of American Horror Story. Plus we talk to DonWill about Shouting At The Screen and we get the story of how Drake never put out his Tanya Morgan collaboration records. Hurts when breathe. Finally we announce the contest winners from last weeks Khary Randolph art contest and announce our NEW contest from Kano! I could tell you who won right now but then you wouldn't get the greatness of this episode! So press play FanBros and thanks for tuning in!!! Subscribe to us on Itunes, on Soundcloud, and Like us on Facebook! It's the winning trifecta!!!

 FBS Special Delivery Episode Twelve: The Locked Room - True Detective Recap | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:20

The Locked Room is the third episode of HBO's new crime drama True Detective. Since this show is one of the best that we have seen at FanBros we decided to bring back our Special Delivery episodes to discuss the latest episode The Locked Room. After breaking down the further adventures of Cohle & Marty we also speak on the Grammy Awards and a few other shows that we feel you should be checking out right now. It's FanBrosShow Special Delivery, you already know how we do just go ahead press play and enjoy the greatness.

 FBS Episode No. 36 - True Detective Is The Best Show Of The Year (Feat. @KharyRandolph) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:12

On the True Detective Review episode DJ BenHaMeen returns in time to tell you that True Detective might be the best show of the year and he knows he is saying that in January. We also welcome the esteemed artist Khary Randolph to discuss his work in animation and comics as well as his Drink N Draw NYC venture. Plus Comics I Copped, the rapid fire Braaap segment and we ask you to name our new advice segment. Dear Tatiana?

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 35 - The How To Make Money Selling Art In America Episode (feat. @kanokid) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:18

On this week's edition, we discuss Oscar noms and snubs, which new mobile game got Tatiana hyped and touch on some geek relationship advice. Then we chop it up with "Art Hustler" KaNO (www.kanokid.com) from beefing with N.O.R.E as a youngin' in Lefrak, Queens to drawing Batman for Warner Bros. and designing for NIKE. And again, where in the world is Benhameen?

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 34 - The Where In The World Is Benhameen Episode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:41

On the first episode of 2014 Tatiana & Kimson try and figure out where in the world Benhameen went to, plus we launch our newest segment "The FanBros Advice Segment". Top it off Tatiana breaks down the news from CES 2014 and we give our Oscar predictions. RIP Run Run Shaw.

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 33 - The FanBros Year In Review Episode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:34

On The FanBros Year In Review Episode we take a moment to reflect on our first year in existence and all the greatness that comes along with it. Tune in for our top Movies Of The Year, The Best Of Comics I Copped, what Television we thought needs to get another season, and of course the best in Benhameen's Butchering Of Names. Thanks to everyone who supported us in this first year and get ready for even more amazing things in 2014.

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 32 - The Mack Wilds Episode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:47

Godzilla Sucks? Well that's what at least ninety percent of the Internets would have you believe right now. But we at FanBros would never run into the street screaming Godzilla Sucks when the trailer looks as awesome as it does. The FanBros also break down a few other movie trailers that dropped recently, some tech news, and the recent signing of Jason Momoa to the new Superman Vs Batman movie in this weeks edition of the The Week In Bleek™. To top it off we interview the Grammy nominated Mack Wilds on his album New York: A Love Story, his obsession with Manga, Anime, and how it feels to be a part of one of the greatest genre television series of all time. The Wire > Breaking Bad. Tune in for the latest episode of FanBrosShow and let's all pray that Godzilla Sucks doesn't become the hashtag next year. Have you subscribed on Itunes & SoundCloud?

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 31.5 - The Revolution Episode Featuring Navid Khonsari (FanBrosShow) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:07

On the Revolution Episode we welcomed Navid Khonsari to the spaceship, and if you didn't know Navid is one of the head ninjas in charge at RockStar Games when you thought that Rockstar made Guitar Hero. Navid was there to help turn Rockstar from a small independent gaming company to the cultural monolith that it is today with such titles as Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Red Dead and many more that you've spent countless hours rocking. Now he's helping to start another epic shift in the gaming world with his new game 1979: Revolution, which is too epic to describe here you're going to have to listen to the episode to get the scoop. Not only that we also mourn and pay tribute to the recent passing of Nelson Mandela, with Benhameen telling a personal story about the great man. On a lighter note we discuss the new Amazing Spider Man trailer as well as the casting of Gal Gadot as DC Films new Wonder Woman. The Revolution Episode is one for the books, but don't worry it will be televised. Rest In Power Madiba.

 FBS Special Delivery No. Eleven - The Walking Dead Finale Review "Too Far Gone" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:14:15

On the latest episode of Special Delivery Chico Leo discusses the final episode of the latest season of The Walking Dead. Since it's titled "Too Far Gone" don't expect this one to end with the cheerful reunion of Michonne and The Governor. Expect it to be a lot of death and destruction instead. No further talking just make sure you fill out our midroll survey and go on ahead and press play after you do that. www.themidroll.com/survey/bros

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 31 - The Thanksgiving Episode Feat. Spike Lee & Malcolm D Lee | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:30:32

Malcolm D. Lee joins the FanBros for the extra large Thanksgiving Episode, and of course we speak on the USA Today "race themed" headline fiasco. Benhameen gets a little heated over the nonsense and we discuss why The Best Man Holiday is a film that has a universal message in addition to being one of the best depictions of black love. Benhameen also confesses that The Best Man Holiday had him fighting back the Thug Tears a couple of times, and we also get to the roots of Malcolm D Lee's FanBros origins. The FanBros also welcome Spike Lee for a special phone interview where they get to the bottom of why Spike chose to reimagine Oldboy in the first place, as well as what are the universal themes behind the movie, and much more from one of the greatest of our time. Plus we give you the usual banter between Benhameen, Chico Leo, & Tatiana King Jones, including Tech Talk, Comics I Copped and The Netflix Pic Of The Week. The Thanksgiving Episode has everything you need plus a little bit more, just Mama used to make. TIME CODE 0:00 - 1:23 - INTRO 1:24 - 41:08 - Malcolm D. Lee Interview 41:09 - 58:10 - Spike Lee Interview 58:11 - 1:04:25 - Tatiana's Tech News Of The Week - The FCC decides to disrespect everyone by allowing cellphones on all flights. There's more but we want you to think about that. 1:04:26 - 1:19:00 - Film & TV Roundup - Discussion on Almost Human and the lack of robots of color in mainstream films, the new Noah movie trailer, and what we would title the new Batman Vs Superman film. 1:19:00 - 1:25:00 - Comics I Copped - Benhameen says Infinity hasn't lived up to Hickman's usual standard, while Young Avengers is going out with a bang. We also discuss the new Preacher series with AMC and why they all have a lot to live up to. 1:25:00 - 1:30 - Chico's Pic Of The Week - A little something from south of the border and a bit into the future.

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 30 - The Junot Diaz Episode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:45

On the Junot Diaz Episode of the FanBrosShow Podcast we are joined by the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao & This Is How You Lose Her. In addition to that Junot Diaz is also a FanBro to the Nth degree and this conversation went from comics we copped to corruption with cops. We spoke on Star Wars Vs Star Trek as well as why movies with visions of the future have been so bleak and dark as of late. You may know the FanBrosShow from being the premier podcast of geek culture, but we're going to another level with the Junot Diaz Episode. If you haven't already subscribe to us on Itunes & Soundcloud, and make sure you vote in our Midroll Survey. Thanks for the love it only gets better from here. FILL OUT THE MIDROLL SURVEY HERE http://www.themidroll.com/survey/bros

 FBS Special Delivery No. Ten - The "Internment" Episode Walking Dead Review | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:13:27

On the latest episode of FanBrosShow Special Delivery Chico Leo discusses The Walking Dead's Internment Episode and why he believes its the best episode of the series so far. Also check out his predictions for the return of the Governor, and what it means for the rest of the season. Plus some talk on Sleepy Hollow, Homeland and more in this FanBrosShow Special Delivery.

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 29 - The Does Cosplay Play Fair? Episode Starring Jay Justice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:46

On the latest episode of FanBros we decided to delve into the wonderful world of cosplay and since none of us are experts on the matter we brought in Jay Justice to break down what cosplay is all about and much more. We speak on racism in the field, what it's like to make a costume out of car seats, and Jay curates a FanBrosShow cosplay outing. Wait til you hear what she chooses for Chico. Not only that we have the usual Comics I Copped, Tech Talk with Tatiana, and the return of Chico's Netflix Pic Of The Week. Another action packed episode so sit back and enjoy the secrets of cosplay. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and to leave a comment on Itunes.

 FBS Special Delivery No. Nine - : The Walking Dead Review Episode - Indifference | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:01

The Indifference Episode isn't named that because we don't care about our FanBros anymore, but because that's the title of the latest episode of The Walking Dead. We had to go out to the space pod and get Chico Leo to cover this very dramatic episode what with the loss of *spoiler removed*. Chico gives his thoughts on Indifference, and also makes some time for Boardwalk Empire, The Returned, and much more! Celebrate the return of Chico Leo with our latest episode of Special Delivery!!! Stay tuned for even more big news coming this week!!

 FanBrosShow Episode No. 28 - The Top Tokens In Geek Culture Episode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:27

Yup we had to do it, since today is Halloween and you'll see plenty of weird slightly racist costumes we decided to revisit our Top Tokens In Science Fiction list and do a show about it. Not that Top Tokens In Science Fiction is all we talk about, we also stir up the age old debate of Xbox vs PS, why I still haven't seen 12 Years A Slave, and catch up on the X-Men: Days Of Future Past trailers. Hopefully they don't murder the one black dude first this time out. Happy Halloween from the FanBros, now kick back with the Top Tokens In Science Fiction episode and be good to each other.

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