The Jury is OUT on "Michael Jackson: The Verdict"

The Jury is OUT on "Michael Jackson: The Verdict"

Welcome to Recap Kickback where we chop it up about black entertainment news and discuss all of our favorite movies and shows. The King of Pop is back in the spotlight, and so is one of the most debated chapters of his life. This week on Recap Kickback, Chappell and Mari are joined by friend of the podcast and recent law school graduate AJ Norris to discuss Michael Jackson: The Verdict, the new Netflix documentary examining Michael Jackson and the events surrounding his 2005 criminal trial. Released in the wake of the success of the Michael biopic, the documentary has sparked intense conversation among fans, critics, and anyone interested in one of the most polarizing celebrity court cases in modern history. With AJ bringing legal insight to the conversation, the crew explores how the documentary presents the evidence, testimony, media coverage, and courtroom strategy from the trial. They discuss whether the film offers a balanced examination of the case, what key information is emphasized or omitted, and how documentaries can shape public perception years after a verdict has already been reached. Was Michael Jackson: The Verdict an objective look at the trial, a corrective to previous narratives, or something else entirely? Tune in as the Kickback crew examines the documentary, the controversy surrounding it, and the lasting impact of the trial on Michael Jackson's legacy. #michaeljackson #leavingNeverland #kingofpop #MichaelBiopic #Netflix #trueCrime  Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠RecapKickback.com/Subscribe⁠  Follow Chappell on social media - @RecapKickback Follow Mari on Bluesky - MariTalks2Much.bsky.social Get your very own custom cup created by Mari here: https://maricrafts2much.bigcartel.com/ [https://maricrafts2much.bigcartel.com/] Recap Kickback is also partnering with “Bet On Black” Gia’s substack newsletter about Blackness in Reality TV! - check it out here: https://betonblack.substack.com/ A special thank you to Leaf Vxllage for our intro song, "Wall Maria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Charm School Kickback LIVE - Episode 7 Recap

Every week on Recap Kickback (RecapKickback.com) we are going back in time to revisit & discuss the TV shows that defined reality television, starting with The Flavor of Love. Our next stop in the Flavor of Love Cinematic Universe is "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School." Tune in LIVE as Chappell and his cohost Chantele dive into this iconic spinoff series featuring some of your favorite (and most chaotic) contestants, all trying to transform their image and compete for a second chance at respectability. This week they discuss Episode 7, “It's Mo's Birthday and I'll Cry if I want to” From unforgettable entrances to early standouts, wild personalities, and the first lessons in etiquette, we’re getting into everything that made this premiere episode a reality TV classic. Let us know your thoughts about the episode in the comment section. Watch Episode 7 of Charm School here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sSEqSiXH-iRJ-Y6Q6vh_rGvOg3jnfjWP/view?usp=drive_link Watch Episode 8 of Charm School here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C2ratybgZky4zklGWFMuvI8XCVMsYvkT/view?usp=drive_link #CharmSchool #FlavorOfLove #TheFlavorOfLove #VH1 #Celebreality #RealityTV #NewYork #RecapKickback #RHAP #TiffanyPollard #FlavorFlav #TVRecaps Subscribe to Recap Kickback here: ⁠⁠RecapKickback.com/Subscribe⁠ Follow Chappell on social media - @RecapKickback Follow Chantele and Reality Realnesss - @RealityRealnesss Special thanks to Leaf Vxllage for the Recap Kickback theme music "Wall Maria" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What is "Nemesis" and Should You Watch It?

Welcome to Recap Kickback where we chop it up about black entertainment news and discuss all of our favorite movies and shows. This week on Recap Kickback, Chappell and Mari are diving into the first two episodes of Netflix's Nemesis starring Matthew Law and Y'Lan Noel! The new series has people talking, and not always for the reasons you might expect. We share our first impressions of the show, discuss the cast, unpack the story so far, and get into the acting performances that have sparked plenty of conversation online. Join us for another Kickback filled with laughs, hot takes, and plenty of discussion as we decide whether Nemesis deserves a spot on your watchlist. Grab a seat, join the conversation, and let us know where you stand on Netflix's latest drama! #RecapKickback #NemesisNetflix #Netflix #TVReview #BlackPodcasters #EntertainmentPodcast #NetflixReview #TVRecap #StreamingTV #matthewLaw #YlanNoel #Power Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠RecapKickback.com/Subscribe⁠ Follow Chappell on social media - @RecapKickback Follow Mari on Bluesky - MariTalks2Much.bsky.social Get your very own custom cup created by Mari here: https://maricrafts2much.bigcartel.com/ Recap Kickback is also partnering with “Bet On Black” Gia’s substack newsletter about Blackness in Reality TV! - check it out here: https://betonblack.substack.com/ A special thank you to Leaf Vxllage for our intro song, "Wall Maria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Charm School Kickback LIVE - Episode 6 Recap

Every week on Recap Kickback (RecapKickback.com) we are going back in time to revisit & discuss the TV shows that defined reality television, starting with The Flavor of Love. Our next stop in the Flavor of Love Cinematic Universe is "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School." Tune in LIVE as Chappell and his cohost Chantele dive into this iconic spinoff series featuring some of your favorite (and most chaotic) contestants, all trying to transform their image and compete for a second chance at respectability. This week they discuss Episode 6, “Give and Take” From unforgettable entrances to early standouts, wild personalities, and the first lessons in etiquette, we’re getting into everything that made this premiere episode a reality TV classic. Let us know your thoughts about the episode in the comment section. Watch Episode 6 of Charm School here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Sg_nQ_QhACMZmm3RnPjqXyH8_FkTLFO/view?usp=drive_link Watch Episode 7 of Charm School here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17emTi2R4HQSwCn1pxrwQ4mLponW-IEcA/view?usp=drive_link #CharmSchool #FlavorOfLove #TheFlavorOfLove #VH1 #Celebreality #RealityTV #NewYork #RecapKickback #RHAP #TiffanyPollard #FlavorFlav #TVRecaps Subscribe to Recap Kickback here: ⁠⁠RecapKickback.com/Subscribe⁠ Follow Chappell on social media - @RecapKickback Follow Chantele and Reality Realnesss - @RealityRealnesss Special thanks to Leaf Vxllage for the Recap Kickback theme music "Wall Maria" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Is God Is - God said "Spin the Block!"

Welcome to Recap Kickback where we chop it up about black entertainment news and discuss all of our favorite movies and shows. This week on Recap Kickback, Chappell and Mari kick things off with Black entertainment news before diving into a full discussion of Is God Is - the genre-bending revenge story that had us asking questions, unpacking themes, and trying to process everything we just watched. To start the episode, we get into some Black entertainment news courtesy of Blex Media. We discuss Drake's 3 new albums, react to the latest BET Award nominations, and talk about updates on Last Friday. We also discuss news surrounding the upcoming A Different World sequel and Issa Rae’s newest venture, an Insecure rewatch podcast that revisits one of television’s most beloved modern series. After the news, we transition into a full spoiler discussion of Is God Is directed by Aleshea Harris. #recapkickback #IsGodIs #MovieReview #BlackEntertainment #Drake #iceman #2026BetAwards #LastFriday #AdifferentWorld #karaYoung #sterlingkbrown #vivicaAfox #janelleMonae #MalloriJohnson Subscribe to the podcast here: ⁠RecapKickback.com/Subscribe⁠ Follow Chappell on social media - @RecapKickback Follow Mari on Bluesky - MariTalks2Much.bsky.social Get your very own custom cup created by Mari here: https://maricrafts2much.bigcartel.com/ Recap Kickback is also partnering with “Bet On Black” Gia’s substack newsletter about Blackness in Reality TV! - check it out here: https://betonblack.substack.com/ A special thank you to Leaf Vxllage for our intro song, "Wall Maria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]