Episodes
Philly podcaster Trenae Nuri from City Cast Philly joins the Mission to celebrate young Denzel and the unique version of a Philly staple offered by Jim's Steaks. Additionally, she assists the Men of Micheaux in creating the next great Philly statue and encourages a positive review of the 2007 film Pride from Guess Who? Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG...
Published 11/14/24
Published 11/14/24
In remembrance of actor and producer Tony Todd (1954-2024), the Mission revisits 2018 when Vincent and Len participated in a memorable three-way call with "The Candyman" himself. During this uncensored and unfiltered conversation, they discussed a range of topics, including the Philadelphia Eagles, New England sports, Barack Obama versus Donald Trump, legendary boxer Jack Johnson, Oscar Micheaux, and much more. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow...
Published 11/06/24
Vincent and Len close out Bootober in grand fashion reviewing 2023’s star-studded Haunted Mansion, but not before the Top Five Scooby Doo Copycats, a redraft of the Top Five Brother Singing Acts, Teena Marie versus The Cookout and Godfather Talk with a sensitive man named Fredo. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are a proud member of The...
Published 10/31/24
Here comes The Judge! One of the Men of Micheaux accepts 'judgeship' for Election Day 2024, while the other Micheaux Man answers listener mail and plays Six Degrees and the Top Five as if everything is just fine! Plus, Vincent and Len comment on the full Regina Hall filmography before reviewing the eerie college thriller co-starring Zoe Renee and Amber Gray. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on...
Published 10/24/24
The Men of Micheaux pay tribute to Toni Vaz, a recently deceased and recently discovered legendary Hollywood actress and stuntwoman. They discuss her creation of the NAACP Image Award and struggle to define “The Chittlin’ Circuit.” They also talk about The Borg Queen stumping Vincent in Six Degrees of D’urville. After that, they review Remi Weekes’ immigration horror film “His House,” which includes a spoiler-worthy twist that leads to differing opinions from Len and Vincent. Rate &...
Published 10/18/24
The horror edutainment team of Kat Kushin and Gabe Castro - The Ghouls Next Door - bring their expertise on everything spooky, creepy and weird as they join the Men of Micheaux to review the #1 horror film of 2023, plus a Jill Clayburgh sighting, Denzel The Impaler, and much more. Search for The Ghouls Next Door on Apple, Spotify and YouTube, and everywhere you find podcasts. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to...
Published 10/10/24
The Mission says farewell to John Amos (Good Times, Let’s Do It Again, Roots), Beverly Hills Cop’s John Ashton, and Dame Maggie Smith of Harry Potter and Downton Abbey fame. The night’s Top Five gives “Birth” to a foul Nation, and Bootober gives an assessment of Jordan Peele’s sophomore feature that bridges the uncanny and the absurd with the dark and the dangerous. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the...
Published 10/03/24
Vincent shares a Len-level rant on the Janet Jackson/Kamala Harris story, our guest Stephanye Watts of the Be Reel Black Cinema Club gives Dojacat her first name drop on the show while representing hard AF for Clark-Atlanta University, and THEN we review the PBS doc on the history of HBCUs that promises a bit more than it delivers. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe...
Published 09/26/24
Vincent and Len remember the dearly departed Frankie Beverly, give Tito Jackson his justice due, debate a Mount Rushmore of Black Comedy actresses, reveal the Top Five Documentaries That Changed The World, and give a sobering review of Spike Lee’s haunting account of Hurricane Katrina and the damage it let loose on the body, minds, and souls of New Orleans in 2005. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow...
Published 09/19/24
The Men of Micheaux pay homage to the late James Earl Jones (1931-2024), discuss the legacy of the sitcom 227, peel away a layer of hip-hop skin, list the Top Five Black Music TV Shows of the Past worthy of commemorating, and delve into an analysis (and appreciation) for the radio disc jockey provocateur of 70s-80s Washington DC. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe...
Published 09/12/24
The Mission goes Doc To School in September just in time to turn the world onto oxtails and grits, select the greatest solo rap album ever, and debate the existence and racial bonafide of square dancing, which takes us to their review of director David LaChappelle’s brilliant peek into the krumping world 2005 South Louth Los Angeles. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on...
Published 09/05/24
Vincent and Len close out Action August with a look at the Top Five Black TV Shows of 1972, which features Bill Cosby versus Cleavon Little, debate the hidden KKK-ness of the 90s, and determine if Jim Brown is all the SLAUGHTER he claims to be. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are a proud...
Published 08/29/24
Action August gets into trouble as Len and Vincent look at the world of 1972 (and the magic that is singer Roberta Flack), remember a terrible thing to waste, as well as Chuck Berry’s singing partner. And they dissect what went wrong with Trouble Man — actor Robert Hooks or composer Marvin Gaye? The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your...
Published 08/22/24
The Men of Micheaux debate the leading man chops of Chiwetel Ejiofor and Vincent chooses the real man who should be ‘Hammer’ before they break down Fred Williamson’s star-making role from 1972. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts...
Published 08/15/24
Our special guest, Black film historian Mike Dennis of ReelBlack, brings a little-scene 90s action flick to its restored glory as he and the Men of Micheaux assess Riverbend, starring Margaret Avery and the late Steve “Kung-Fu Joe” James. Plus, another debate about sitcom bench players and a look at the greatest upset of all time. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe...
Published 08/08/24
Vincent and Len geek out over Batman: Caped Crusader (Amazon Prime) and debate the best sitcom bench. Then it’s back to 2010 when the heavens gained a soulful chorus, the world welcomes the return of Sade, and Bow Wow wins and loses his Lottery Ticket. The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are...
Published 08/01/24
Vincent reveals the origin of Chicken & Waffles and shares his favorite breakfast spot for the sweet and savory. The list of un-remake-able Black films ain't as long as we think. 2005 was an incredible year for starts (Grey's Anatomy; YouTube), stops (Luther Vandross; Shirley Chisholm), and Bow Wow (Roll Bounce, the movie!) The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to...
Published 07/25/24
Does The Micheaux Mission skew old? This episode features a reassessment of the career of Jimmy “J. J.” Walker (including a cruise aboard The Love Boat), a requiem for Florida Evans of Good Times, 2002 in Black entertainment, Salt-N-Pepa, Run-DMC, the end of TLC— oh, and Vincent and Len review Nick Cannon and Orlando Jones in Charles Stone’s instant classic sports-music jam. You be the judge. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email ...
Published 07/18/24
The Men of Micheaux share their thoughts on Beverly Hills Cop Axel F, debate which great comic strip is worth collecting, rewind the clock to the year 2000, and settle the oft-mentioned debate between the Missionaries - is Bring It On, starring (?) Gabrielle Union, a Black film or isn’t it? The Micheaux Mission is sponsored by BetterHelp Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your...
Published 07/11/24
Vincent and Len deliver their full series perspective on Star Trek Discovery, charting the historic accomplishments of the streaming series that rejuvenated the world of Trek in 2017 and came home to Starfleet in 2024. PLUS - The Men of Micheaux battle the Missionaries in Trek Trivia, and Vincent goes to Six Degrees of Uhura. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission...
Published 07/04/24
We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at The Plot Thickens, a podcast from TCM about  movies and the people who make them. Their new season is all about John Ford, the most influential  filmmaker in cinema history. In this episode, we’re exploring Ford’s early days, when he rose to fame by being one of the most reckless, independent directors in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/25/24
Actor-producer Dorian Missick (Netflix’s Shirley; Amazon’s Obsession) returns for his new fifth stop on the Mission to chat with the Men of Micheaux about Good Times vs. The Cosby Show, casting Black sci-fi, A Film Not Named Vanity, Six Degrees of Dorian(!?!), the Top Five Movie Moms of the 21st Century, and the indy gem of 2023—writer/director A.V. Rockwell’s A Thousand And One, starring Teyana Taylor. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The...
Published 06/20/24
The Men of Micheaux review a gem from the filmography of their namesake and dare to offer their ideas for remakes of the lost films of Oscar Micheaux, PLUS Oliver Platt, Halle Berry vs Cynda Williams, The Prestige and more. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Learn more about...
Published 06/13/24
Vincent and Len share their directorial ideas for Blacula and The Adventures of Pluto Nash, ruminate on the 1990s discography of Stevie Wonder, and list the Top 5 Black Devils in Media. Then the Men of Micheaux give their 398th movie review, falling in love all over again with Ethel Waters and Lena Horne (and Rochester) in 1943's Cabin In The Sky. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  [email protected] Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Get...
Published 06/06/24