White People Won't Save You

Jungle 2 Jungle (Feat. Girl That’s Scary)

Ahhh the 90's. Super Soakers were soaking, MTV mostly played music videos, and a former cocaine mule turned snitch turned comedian was headlining TGIF. And at the height of his powers, Tim Allen and Disney joined forces to deliver one of the worst movies of the decade, 1997's Jungle 2 Jungle.
We're joined by the amazing Katt and Jaz of the Girl That's Scary podcast to break down the foolishness of Tim Allen and his son "Cat Piss". Why did Disney feel the need to remake this film twice? How do you not get divorced after 13 years? And why does Tim Allen want to say a certain racial slur so badly?
We loved having the incredible Jaz and Katt on and you absolutely need to subscribe to GTS immediately. Equally entertaining and informative, even if horror isn't your thing. 
We're coming up on 100 episodes and we need your help! What movie should we watch? Who should we talk to? Hit us up at @white_pod or at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com with your picks! 
We'll be back next week with Resurrecting the Champ. 

The Klansman (1974)

TW: This is a capital E exploitation film an there's a lot of sexual violence to get through. 
What the hell did we just watch? A mess of a movie that stars Lee Marvin, Richard Burton, and the film debut of OJ Simpson. Buckle up because this one is...wild. 
We discuss what, if anything was the point of all this, the unfortunate parallels to current politics, and justice for Willie Washington. Also, white people doing the most in the 3rd level of caucacity this week. 
We're nearing our hundredth episode! What should we watch, who should we talk to? Let us know at @white_pod on Twitter and at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com 
We'll be back next week with the crew of Girl That's Scary to discuss Tim Allen's trifling ass in Jungle 2 Jungle. 

The Last King of Scotland (Feat. Aramide Tinubu)

Today, a movie that proposes "what if you could fuck around...and never find out." 2007's The Last King of Scotland tells the story of a fictional white man who joins up with infamous Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and does just that. 
We're joined by the always on point Aramide Tinubu to discuss just how absurd the idea of Amin going to Nicholas to make decisions is, what the hell was going with Kerry and Forest's make up was, and just how many times can you sleep with your boss' wife before being hung by meat hooks?
Aramide is prolific in these critic streets. You can find her work on Shadow and Act, Indie Wire, Essence, and Tudum just to name a few. Check out her website here, and follow her on Twitter @awordwitharamide and Instagram
And as always you can follow us at @white_pod and hit us up at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com Our 100th episode is coming up, so let us know who we should try to have on the show and what movie we should watch! 

Remember The Titans (Feat. Aisha Harris)

Clear eyes, full hearts...wait no. We fight for that inch! No, sorry. Left side! Strong side! That's the one! 
This week, we return to the gridiron as we discuss the 2000 Disney hit, Remember the Titans. We're so happy to be joined by the wonderful Aisha Harris (Pop Culture Happy Hour on NPR and author of the upcoming Wannabe: Reckonings With the Pop Culture That Shapes Me, in stores June 13th) as we get into this and try to move past the nostalgia. 
So much to discuss, like Blue the human needle drop, the plethora of well meaning white people, and how much of this true story is even true? 
Aisha is a tremendous voice and guide through the world of pop culture, so you absolutely should be following on Twitter: @craftingmystyle and on IG: aha88. And go here to preorder her book which is sure to be one of the must reads of the year! And of course, check out Pop Culture Happy Hour on NPR Tuesday - Friday. 
As for us, follow along with our shenanigans on Twitter @white_pod, and hit us up at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com
We'll be back next week with Aramide Tinubu and The Last King of Scotland. 
 

Ernest Goes to Africa

*Exasperated sigh* Where do we even begin. Jordan had never seen an Ernest movie until now, and boy what a one to start with. 
The movie is so bad we spend the first 30 minutes talking about a completely different topic (creating complex BIPOC characters) but eventually we do get around to talking asking the real questions. Like...what is Ernest's deal? Were 3 different instances of brown face necessary, and where in the hell is "Central Africa"?
Find us on the Twitter at @white_pod and at whitepeoplewontsaveyou@gmail.com We'll back next week with Co-Host of Pop Culture Happy Hour Aisha Harris discussing Remember The Titans. 

To Kill A Mockingbird (Feat. Skyler Higley)

The time has finally come for us to go back to where it all started. It may not be the first, but 1962's To Kill a Mockingbird is without a doubt the grandfather of all white savior movies. 
That's why we brought in the hilarious Skyler Higley (Conan, The Onion) to help us get to the heart of why this film (and book) still endure. We answer probing questions like is Atticus Finch a good white man, why did Tom have to die for Scout to learn a lesson, and what exactly is a chifforobe? 
Also, we talk Chapelle/Chris Rock and the white gaze in entertainment. 
Skyler is one of the funniest comics performing today and you should absolutely be on the look out when he comes to your town. Like tonight (March 30th) he'll be in Salt Lake City performing at Wiseguys Comedy. Also follow him on Twitter (@skyler_higley) and IG (@skylerhigley) and his website! 
And as always, you can follow us on Twitter at @white_pod and hit us up at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com We'll be back next week with...*shudders* Ernest Goes to Africa.

John Carter (Feat. Mellow Brown)

$350 million? For this? That's right, this week we're talking the disastrous (both financially an critically) 2012 Disney film, John Carter. Not of Mars, or anything else. His name is his name. 
We're grateful to be joined by the super talented Mellow Brown (Blade Runner: Origins) to get into what exactly went wrong. Was it the red face? The thinly veiled Civil War allegory? The totally confusing plot devices?
We also chat about the importance of Black voices in science fiction. 
Mellow is crushing it right now. Blade Runner Origins from Titan Comics is available wherever you get your books. You can also catch his work on Station 19 on ABC, Calls on Apple+ and American Gods on Starz. Follow Mellow on Twitter @Mellowmarketer and his website at https://mellowmarketing1.wixsite.com/mbrown 
As always, you can find us at @white_pod on Twitter and at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com We'll be back next week with the OG of all this, To Kill a Mockingbird. 

On Deadly Ground (Feat. Brent of Home Video Hustle)

MY BALLS! 
Seriously, where do we start with this one. When we found out there was a Steven Seagal movie where he saves indigenous people from an evil oil company owned by Michael Caine, there was only one person to call. Brent from Home Video Hustle returns to guide us through the Seagal-verse and the 1994 environmental thriller, On Deadly Ground. 
A fever dream of a film, Seagal literally fights a bear, survives multiple explosions, drowns Michael Caine in oil, and gives a 10 minute speech on environmental dangers and the wonders of electric cars. 
Follow Brent at @hvhpodcast on Twitter and check out the show wherever you get your podcasts! 
As for us, you can find us at @white_pod and hit us up at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com We'll be back next week with Disney's John Carter.

The Color of Friendship (Feat. Hanna Phifer)

Look beyond Black and white and you'll find...a white savior?
This week, we once again return to the wonderful world of Disney to discuss the 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie, The Color of Friendship. 
Joined by Twitter royalty Hanna Phifer, we catch up with Piper and Mahree and discuss how the movie holds up, what's missing, and the story of the real Mahree Bok. Also, #blockshaunking. 
Hanna is a must follow on Twitter and is currently writing some wonderful culture pieces that you can find on her website, www.hannaphifer.com 
As always, you can find us @white_pod and at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com We'll be back next with Steven Segal's environmental thriller, On Deadly Ground. 

Renaissance Man (Feat. Shayna from The Geekdown)

"I don't know what you've been told. This white savior trope is getting old!" 
This week we head to basic training with the wonderful Shayna of The Geekdown Podcast to discuss the 1994 flop, Renaissance Man. That's right, before Beyonce, there was Danny Devito, Marky Mark Wahlberg, and Stacy "I'll take my grits plain with salt" Dash in this half hearted military comedy. 
Between Khalil Kain being set up as a secret crack dealer and the Shakespeare rap written by Wahlberg, there's a lot of nonsense to get through. We also get into what "two bits" exactly is and if Stacy Dash was ever really one of us. 
Shayna is awesome and so is her podcast The Geekdown which you can find on Twitter @thegeekdown and on their website  https://www.villains.wtf/ 
As always, find us at @white_pod on Twitter and at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com We'll be back next week with the 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie, The Color of Friendship.