Pop Culture Debate Club with Ronald Young Jr.

Introducing: Evil Genius — Elphaba (The Wicked Witch of the West)

This week, we’re excited to introduce you to Evil Genius from the BBC.   Was she a tyrant in a tall hat – or the original girlboss, defying gravity and public opinion? Was she a product of her environment who experienced prejudice, and even if she was, does that allow her to terrorise Oz?   Emmanuel Sonubi, Joe Sutherland and Jess Fostekew join the great and powerful Russell Kane to decide if Elphaba Thropp - The Wicked Witch of the West - is evil or genius.   Evil Genius: It’s good, bad, ugly - and very, very funny. Russell Kane and guests change the way we see heroes and villains in history and fiction.   Additional Material: Eve Delaney Researcher: Christina Riggs Sound Editor: Kate Mac Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer: Paul Smith   The Producer was Gwyn Rhys Davies. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds. An EcoAudio certified production. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Coming to America vs. Friday

Which classic Black film is better: Coming to America or Friday? It’s the final episode of Season 1 and it only felt right to bring back Nichole Hill and Jonquilyn Hill to settle their best-of-three series. Nichole says Coming to America is a more complete film with visionary casting featuring extraordinary songs. Jonquilyn says Friday is so ingrained in our culture that people quote it without even realizing they’re quoting the film. Which film will Ronald Young Jr. pick as the final victor in the first season of Pop Culture Debate Club?   Follow Nichole @nicholewthanh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nicholewthanh/?hl=en] and @nichill732 on Twitter [https://x.com/nichill732] and Jonquilyn @jonquilynhill on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jonquilynhill?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D] and Twitter [https://x.com/jonquilynhill].  Keep up with Ronald Young Jr. @OhitsBIGRON on X [https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/?hl=en]. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X [https://twitter.com/LemonadaMedia], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/].   For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors [http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors].   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts [http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium], Spotify [https://lemonada.supportingcast.fm/], or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Wild ‘N Out vs. Def Comedy Jam

Which comedy TV show is better: Wild ‘N Out or Def Comedy Jam? Writer and performer Carma Anderson and storyteller and director Jameer Pond return for their winner-takes-all third debate. Jameer says Wild ‘N Out is a comedic institution that is more wide-ranging and versatile than Def Comedy Jam. Carma argues the superstars that came out of Def Comedy Jam have profoundly impacted culture and influenced generations of comedians – including Jameer and herself. How will Ronald Young Jr. rule in the battle between two influential comedic TV shows?   Follow Carma @goodcarmawon on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/goodcarmawon/?hl=en] and Jameer @jameerpond on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jameerpond/?hl=en] and Twitter [https://x.com/jameerpond].    Keep up with Ronald Young Jr. @OhitsBIGRON on X [https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/?hl=en]. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X [https://twitter.com/LemonadaMedia], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/].   For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors [http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors].   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts [http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium], Spotify [https://lemonada.supportingcast.fm/], or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Introducing: Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know (feat. Rainn Wilson)

This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know from Lemonada Media. Hosted by comedian Hasan Minhaj (from The Daily Show and Patriot Act), he sits down with some of the biggest names in politics, culture, and tech.  Hasan asks the tough questions, some thought-provoking, some straight-up absurd—but all of them come from a real place of curiosity. Every episode is tailored to the guest, their story, their vibe. So if you're out here trying to make sense of the world and find answers—come hang and find out. Because at the end of the day, Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know!  We’re going to play you a little sneak peek of the first episode, featuring legendary TV weirdo Rainn Wilson, about spirituality, ambition, and atheists. Featuring the WORLD PREMIERE of his lyrics to The Office theme song. After you listen, search Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know wherever you get your podcasts, or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/hasanminhajdoesntknowfd [https://lemonada.lnk.to/hasanminhajdoesntknowfd] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Revisit: Mission: Impossible vs. The Fast and the Furious

Which action movie franchise is better: Mission: Impossible or The Fast and the Furious? Journalist and podcaster Sam Sanders says the answer is The Fast and the Furious while writer Audrey Cleo Yap argues for Mission: Impossible. Audrey likes that the Mission: Impossible franchise centers on Tom Cruise, who she says is the last true action star. Sam prefers that The Fast and the Furious includes an exciting (and ever-expanding) ensemble and argues that the franchise is progressive and continues to evolve with each subsequent film. Ronald Young Jr. considers their arguments and renders his verdict in the debate over which franchise is better. Follow Sam @samsanders on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/samsanders/] and Twitter [https://x.com/samsanders], and Audrey @audreycleo on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/audreycleo/] and Twitter [https://x.com/audreycleo].    Keep up with Ronald Young Jr. @OhitsBIGRON on X [https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/?hl=en]. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X [https://twitter.com/LemonadaMedia], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia/], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/].   For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors [http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors].   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium [http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.