The Spectrum Lounge

Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode Jerry L. Barrow ("Fathers Who Bother" podcast) joins host Rebecca Theodore-Vachon as they review "The Forty Year Old Version" and themes of Black creative freedom and White gatekeepers. *film synopsis** Radha, a down-on-her-luck NY playwright, is desperate for a breakthrough before 40. But when she foils what seems like her last shot at success, she’s left with no choice but to reinvent herself as rapper RadhaMUSPrime. The Forty Year Old Version follows Radha as she vacillates between the worlds of Hip Hop and theater on a quest to find her true voice.

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with screenwriter Ihuoma Ofordire about episode 8 of the HBO series "Lovecraft Country."

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge, where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with screenwriter Shannon M. Houston on crafting Episode 7 of the acclaimed HBO series "Lovecraft Country."

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with Sujata Day - writer/director and star of her feature film debut "Definition Please." Day shares her journey of being an Asian-American filmmaker, exploring themes of mental health in her film and collaborating with Black creatives in Hollywood.

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. Host Rebecca Theodore-Vachon moderates a roundtable discussion with fellow tv critics, Shannon L. Miller, Joelle Monique and Clarkisha Kent as they deep dive into Episode 5 of the HBO series "Lovecraft Country." *WARNING - please note there are major spoilers and discussion of rape and sexual violence*****

Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color of disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode, we discuss themes of generational trauma and abuse in the HBO series "Lovecraft Country" with guest Vilissa Thompson, LMSW. Thompson is a licensed social worker and creator of Ramp Your Voice, which advocates for the Black disabled community.

Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge podcast, where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we speak with actors Justina Machado ("One Day At A Time") and Rhenzy Feliz (Marvel's "The Runaway") who star in the Netflix original film "All Together Now" which premieres Friday, August 28th.

Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with Aiyana White, staff writer of the hit Netflix series "Lucifer."

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. On this episode, we chat with actress Lesley-Ann Brandt who play Mazikeen on the hit Netflix series "Lucifer.

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode, host Rebecca Theodore-Vachon chats with actor D.B. Woodside, who plays the angel Amenadiel in the hit Netflix series, "Lucifer." DB shares scoop on Season 5 and how Black Lives Matter has impacted Hollywood.

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. On this episode host Rebecca Theodore-Vachon welcomes writer and filmmaker Kellee Terrell as they do a deep dive into the season premiere of the highly anticipated horror series "Lovecraft Country."

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we welcome director Gina Prince-Bythewood to discuss her work on the Netflix original film "The Old Guard." We chat about Prince-Bythewood's making history as the first Black woman director to helm a major comic book film adaptation, queer representation on film and the challenge to depict more Black actresses in lead action roles.

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with actress MaameYaa Boafo from the Hulu critically acclaimed series "Ramy." We discuss the depiction of Black Muslims in Hollywood, working with Oscar winning actor Mahershala Ali and series creator Ramy Youssef. The Pakistani-born Ghanian actress also shares her acting journey and her optimism for the future of Black creatives in Hollywood.

Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture! In this episode we welcome back Jerry L. Barrow as we do a deep dive critique of Season 4 of the HBO hit series "Insecure."

Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creative of colors disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we speak with Prentice Penny who makes his directorial debut with "Uncorked" - a young man who is torn between his dream of becoming a master wine sommelier and running the family barbecue restaurant business. We also chat with actor Mamoudou Athie who plays the lead role of Elijah. "Uncorked" is currently streaming on Netflix.