The Black Run It Back Podcast

MICHAEL Part 1: I want to be the greatest

Gary, Indiana. Brotherhood. Family. Sacrifice. Music. Fantasy. The greatest of all time. Michael Joseph Jackson. We waited a LONG time for this movie. A film about one of the most influential entertainers the world has ever experienced. The voice. The moves. The records. The legacy. But did Michael truly tell the story behind the icon? Or was it simply a Greatest Hits visual soundtrack that introduced a new generation to the King of Pop? Did Joe Jackson push Michael too far? Or did he make the sacrifices he believed were necessary to give his children opportunities he never had? And how do you tell the story of someone whose life, talent, and impact were larger than life itself but were layered with complexities that are still discussed today? This is a first for us—reviewing a movie that's still in theaters. Well... we had to. Join us and special guest Jamie Simond, a true MJ fan, as we run back Michael, unpack the performances, the Jackson family dynamics, the music, and the legacy of a man who changed our lives forever. And if you know anything about us... You already know this is only Part 1. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod [https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod] Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG TikTok: @thebrbpod Don't forget to tell a friend.

Poetic Justice Part 2: Growth & Vulnerability

Our apologies, we've had to re-publish this episode due to a technical issue. Choices. Consequences. Unresolved grief. Misdirected trauma. In Part 2, we go deeper into the moments, the looks, the silence. The tension that never really left - but simply shifted. Because let’s be honest… it wasn’t really about the arguments.It was about what Justice and Lucky weren’t saying. How two people who wanted to be vulnerable and expose their hearts, but didn't know how to. This movie still sparks conversation about how Black men and women love each other — how we show up, how we shut down, and how we try to figure it out in real time, even today. From the quiet moments to the loud ones, we’re unpacking what happens when vulnerability meets survival. The pride. The softness. The miscommunication sitting right in the middle of it all. Because sometimes it’s not about who was right…It’s about who was willing to grow. And maybe that’s the real conversation. ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IGTikTok: @thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend.

Poetic Justice Part 1: Box Braids & Egos

Justice. Lucky. Iesha. Chicago. Braids. Poetry. Pride. This 90’s classic gave us box braids, Janet & Tupac on the big screen, and extremely layered and complex depictions of Black love on screen. Janet and Pac didn’t just play characters — they played two people carrying grief, ego, and the fear of being misunderstood. And let’s be honest… some of those arguments felt familiar. REAL FAMILIAR. Was Justice cold… or just protecting a broken heart? Was Lucky patient… or pushing too hard? And why does this movie still spark conversation about how Black men and women love each other? Join us as we run back the scenes, the chemistry, and the cultural impact of a film that still hits decades later. From the quiet moments to the loud ones, we’re unpacking what happens when vulnerability meets survival. Because maybe it was never about being hard… Maybe it was about being ready. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod [https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod] Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG TikTok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend.

The Color Purple Part 2: Until You Do Right By Me...

Shug Avery was really out here with a husband, a girlfriend, and an old lover. Miss Sofia lost so many years with her children, she barely knew them. Mister really believed he would be Shug’s choice. Celie had no idea if she’d ever see Nettie—or her children—again. Join us for Part 2 of The Color Purple as we continue unpacking one of the most powerful stories of trauma, survival, healing, and triumph. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG TikTok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

The Color Purple Part 1: Miss Celie's Blues

Nettie. Celie. Sofia. Mister. Shug. Alice Walker's words. Steven Spielberg's interpretation. This story has never been easy. And even 40 years later, it still isn’t. The layers of misogyny, Black masculinity, generational trauma, broken family systems, and abuse don’t soften with time—the conversation stays heavy. But The Color Purple is an American classic. An Oscar-nominated film that gave us unforgettable scenes and dialogue—moments that find humor in pain and offer comfort in the middle of anger. From the pages of the book to the screen (twice) and the Broadway stage, this story has lived, evolved, and endured. Join us as we run it back and unpack the 1985 film that still reminds us that mainstream awards aren't for us because THIS film deserved an Oscar or ten. The Color Purple. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!