Once again, ZMO with the rescue. We spend a large amount of time geeking out on Karate Kid. We reallygeek out on this but honestly, I think we drop the most jewels on this one. Check it out and pass it on. Matter of fact, sit down with the babies and listen! You can contact ZMO Divine Power on IG and twitter at @zmo757 (he can spit bars or produce …

Once again, we got in early. ZMO and Idiscuss the how dope Yaasin Bey's “Black On Both Sides” was and still is. We do so much banter but that was the point. You can contact ZMO Divine Power on IG and twitter at @zmo757 (he can spit bars or produce tracks so HIREHIM!!!!) He has a new project out! Check out Zmo's work at: https://zmodivinepower.bandc…

Zmo has been getting on me about this for months. So I decided to set it off with my brother from the same mother Dj Disc Dolo. We go over the impact as well as the historical context of Jeru Da Damaja's debut album, “The Sun Rises in the East.” We discuss the production, lyrics, and the impact Jeru had on the Boom Bap sound. This album is a classi…

We continue the discussion with the bighomie Epeezy. We cover so much ground about comic book movies and tv shoes. Enjoy! Epeezy will return. Free Palestine and we express solidarity to them and other oppressed peoples around the world. The website is up: https://omisbench.com/ My contact info: IG/Threads: @brotheromi Spills: @dantresomi You can su…

I bring back the big homie Epeezy. Thistime, he pulls up with a gang of questions. He had so many, we had to make this a two parter. We cover so much ground when it comes to comic book movies and comic book story lines. Free Palestine and we express solidarity to them and other oppressed peoples around the world. The website is up: https://omisbenc…

Note: this episode was recorded on May 13th so it is a bit dated. Also due to technical difficulties, much of the conversation was lost. Also, Woke Dave discloses much personal information that I did not want to go public. In this episode, Woke Dave comes back and we discuss one of K Dot's songs “Meet the Graham's” which ifyou don't already know, w…

Today I decided to do something different. I have Epeezy, a young brother I have known for more than a decade, in the booth. He is working on Knowledge of himself (Orknowledge of Self – KOS) and we build often. I thought it would be a dope idea to ask him some questions on the podcast. I will definitely bring him back. It was a fruitful discussion …

It's been a long time... I am here. It was not a planned hiatus. We are good. Nothing dangerous or critical. Of course, I had to talk about the latest rap beef (It is dated). I geek out on Giant Size X Men (shout out to the late great Len Wein and Steve Cockrum) and talk about how even back then in 1975, it was woke af. I explain what I call the “C…

***SPOILER ALERT*** There is all this talk about how horrible Phases 4 and 5 are compared to the previous phases. I shall tackle that argument. I also want to talk about how there really isn't Superhero fatigue. I do a spoiler filled review of Echo (a positive one I might add). Also I STAY WOKE! Pass it along and check it out twice.Tell your moms a…

So much has happened at the end of 2023and the beginning of 2024. Where should I start? Well, I do some reviews. I review “TheColor Purple.” I review TWO books: “It's not you, It'sCapitalism!” By Malaika Jabali and illustrated by Kayla E. I alsoreview Black Thought's book “The Upcycled Self.” I do a littlepush back on the idea, bought up again by K…

***SPOILER ALERT*** For this episode, I bring back my oldest son and resident geek God, B-boy Cabi. We do a deep and nerdy dive into Invincible the comic book and the Amazon Prime show. We get nerdy and once again SPOILER ALERT not just for the Invincible properties but other Robert Kirkman properties. Don't say we didn't warn you. Enjoy! The websi…

Episode 153 – A quick Hip Hop GingerShot Pt. 3 This will be the last “shot” in theseries that focuses on the 50th anniversary of hip hopculture. I do a quick confessional of what I amfeeling and why I was hesitant to release this episode. I give youtwo movie reviews. One of them on the “One Four” Documentary on Netflix. I give you a review of the N…

Episode 151 – A quick Hip Hop GingerShot Pt. 2 For the 50th Anniversary ofHip Hop, I wanted to talk about hip hop culture in a few episodes. In this ep, I do a review of the movie “Beat Street.” I also review “The Big Payback” by Dan Charnas, a book you all should read. I also discuss the interview with Dream Hampton by Helena Andrews-Dyer in the W…

***Spoiler Alert*** In this episode I get to hang out withthe big homie April. She is an educator and an avid book reader. Sherecommended this book to me and I enjoyed it. I thought it would be adope idea to do a podcast episode on it and nerd out. It is a dopediscussion about trauma from white supremacist capitalist patriarchy.We cover so much gro…

For the 50th Anniversary ofHip Hop, I wanted to talk about hip hop culture (duh Danny). Insteadof spending one episode on it, I decided to do a series of short epsabout it. In this ep, I talk about the 5 elementsof Hip Hop Culture. I take a shot at the ADOS about their dumbopinions about Dj Kool Herc. I do a review of the best hip hop movieof all t…

This time, we got in early. ZMO and Idiscuss the impact of the Wu Tang Clan's debut album. In November of2023, this album will be 30 years old. This is Part 1 of a greaterdiscussion. Part 2 we will discuss the Wu Tang series on Hulu and thebook by SH Fernando, Jr. You can contact ZMO Divine Power on IGand twitter at @zmo757 (he can spit bars or pro…

Shout out to ZMO for always staying on me about anniversaries and special moments in the culture. Once again, it was his idea to do this dope tribute to Trugoy the Dove aka Plug Two aka Dave of De La Soul. We nerd out, we do history of the culture, production, and De La's influence on us all. Get ready to take notes and go down memory lane. You can…

Man I am so late with this. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Part of this was recorded in December and the 2nd half in January. In March I shall turn 50! So I touch on that a little. I do discuss the Kwanzaa principle of Ujamaa. I have a book review on “The 5 Principles” by Stic of Dead Prez. I do a short review of Star Wars Andor. Of course I have to talk about re…

I am back! Its been a real long time. Shout out to our current reoccurring guest, Katy B Fly, for the idea to do this episode. We talk about Wakanda Forever from a Latinx Perspective. ALSO SPOILER ALERT!!! This probably won't be my only ep about Wakanda Forever. Yes it is that good! If you want to contact Katy B Fly: Tik tok: KatyBFly The website i…

Ep 145 Old Fogey Rap Shit Its been a minute (yet again). I am back with a solo banger. I talk about Jay Z's comments on Capitalism. I do a review of the first season of HBO's Rap Shit! I talk about why I will not go after the Manosphere. Heck I didn't even know what the manosphere was before the passing of one who shall not be named. I do a review …

For this episode, I bring on the big homie Corey of the This is it podcast. Corey and I go way back. Like way back into the late 90s. Yes, we old. We rank the FIRST 6 Marvel Disney Plus shows from last place to first. We deliberately left out Ms. Marvel since during the time of this recording, there was one more episode left to that series. That be…

Since learning about her, I always wanted to have the Sacral Genie on the show. Listen to the show and you will see why. We cover so many topics and get into Bodily autonomy for a bit. The best part is that we discuss how community is important especially in the current situation. Yes, she will be back. Definitely follow the Sacral Genie, and she i…

Episode 142 – 25thAnniversary of Baduizm feat. ZMO Divine Power Once again, ZMO keeps me on my square about the anniversary of certain album releases. He does it again with Erykah Badu's debut album “Baduizm.” We take a time machine and go back in time for this one. We cover so much and go off on mad tangents. You can contact ZMO Divine Power on IG…

I am back for Season 8! Yes, it's been a long time. I shall explain why and yes I am okay. We are okay. Much of the segments is dated. I talk about Kevin Samuels and touch on the manosphere a little bit. I do a spoiler free review of Dr Strange. Yes! I Talk about the new Black Star album “No Fear of Time.” I spend a lot of time on gun violence. I r…

My birthday month was fun and yes I am so behind on these episodes. I am talking more about Dr bell hook's “All About Love.” Yes, I talk about incels. I do a spoiler free review of The Batman and a show that gave me so much joy “Grand Crew.” I am taking a 30 day break and shall return in season 8 (sometime in May) with some dope interviews so stand…

This is the penultimate episode for season 7!!!! We talk about love, love and more love. Honestly, I think this is the best solo episode I ever did. Please provide feedback and send it to at least one homie! Here is that episode I mention with my partner and I: https://anchor.fm/dantresomi/episodes/Ep-121-Insecure-Season-1-Recap-and-Review-Featurin…

Yes I am talking about AJ Johnson's 50th birthday and how she set up a MMF Threesome with her fine self. I also talk about why there is no such thing as Relationship advice (again). I touch on Valentine's day. I give a review of Nas' “Magic” and the latest Netflix documentary “Tindler Swindler.” I try to answer the question, “Should Men Make Podcas…

Yes the movie Juice is 30 years old!!!! ZMO Divine Power had to remind my old ass about this. Yes, ZMO comes back for another banger. Check it out. Make sure you have your notepads out and get your googles ready. You can contact ZMO Divine Power on IG and twitter at @zmo757 (he can spit bars or produce tracks so HIRE HIM!!!!) Check out Zmo's work a…

SPOILER ALERT !!! TRIGGER ALERT!!! Katy B Flyy and I talk about the Good and Ugly of Disney's latest, Encanto! We do a deep dive so there is a trigger warning. We cover so much ground. Please check it out and share. She shall return but if you want to hit her up to come on your show or to discuss topics such as this, you can find her on Tik Tok @kt…

For the first episode of 2022, I bring to you Katy B Flyy. She is an old comrade that did community work with me when I was in the Universal Zulu Nation (UZN) way back when. We talk about colorism in the Latinx community and I reveal my villain origin by hating on Lin Manuel Miranda. She shall return but if you want to hit her up to come on your sh…

Ep 134 The Kwanzaa Special 2021 Here it is! The last episode of 2021! It was a rough year and I am trying to spread good vibes but alas, we are in a pandemic. I go over: The Kwanzaa Principle of Ujamaa The Three things I learned from the Pandemic review of Nas' Magic spoiler free review of Spider Man: No Way Home Enjoy! Please stay inside, get vaxx…

It's been awhile since I recorded a solo episode. Here it is! I plan on putting on a few more episodes before 2021 is over. Then Taking a break in January. In this episode I go over: the passing of dr bell hooks Eternals review Gun Violence And I bring back another Health segment. Enjoy! The website is up, PARTY PEOPLE! : https://omisbench.com/ All…

ZMO Divine Power returns!!!!!! Together, we revisit Ice Cubes's sophomore album Death Certificate. Yes, this is his SECOND album. Kill at Will is an EP not a full length album. You can contact ZMO Divine Power on IG and twitter at @zmo757 (he can spit bars or produce tracks so HIRE HIM!!!!) Check out Zmo's work at: https://zmodivinepower.bandcamp.c…

Ep 131 Ironman Album 25thAnniversary Revisit Feat ZMO Divine Power ZMO keeps me on my square tho! He doubles back so we can revisit Ghostface Killah's debut album Ironman. There is a SPOILER ALERT!!! for the Wutang Hulu Show. We dedicate this revisit to the late great Freedom Allah aka Popa Wu! You can contact ZMO Divine Power on IG and twitter at …

Ep 130 Shang Chi Review feat ZMO Divine Power SPOILER ALERT!!!! ZMO returns to the podcast so we can do a SPOILER FILLED review of Shang Chi and Ten Rings! SPOILER ALERT!!! You can contact ZMO Divine Power on IG and twitter at @zmo757 (he can spit bars or produce tracks so HIRE HIM!!!!) Check out Zmo's work at: https://zmodivinepower.bandcamp.com/r…

Ep 129 – Kings Disease and Hurricanes feat Woke Dave Woke Dave returns and we review Nas' last two albums. We discuss everything from Hurricanes to Coded Bias. The website is up, PARTY PEOPLE! : https://omisbench.com/ All of my contact info is on that page. You can support the podcast with monthly contributions here: https://anchor.fm/dantresomi/su…

Ep 128 – White Women's Burden and Hairlines I finally got the homie Woke Dave on the show. We talk about everything from abuse to the troop withdrawal from Aghanistan. Here is the article by Indi Samarajiva: https://indica.medium.com/afghanistan-is-not-the-white-womans-burden-375fc0b2a79d The website is up, PARTY PEOPLE! : https://omisbench.com/ Al…

Ep 127 – Capoeira and African Liberation Pt. 2 This time I hit you with a one hour episode! I bring back the comrade Ticum and we talk about Capoeira and if it really is about Liberation in the 21stcentury! Take the notebooks out on this one. To link up with Ticum: On IG – @ticum_capoeira On the twitters – @ticum_capoeira and his website: www.delta…

This one is shorter than usual. I talk about respectability politics (again). I give you tips on how to avoid hangovers. AND a Black Widow Spoiler free review! The website is up, PARTY PEOPLE! : https://omisbench.com/ All of my contact info is on that page. You can support the podcast with monthly contributions here: https://anchor.fm/dantresomi/su…

Ep 125 Post Fast Reflection and Dangerous Narratives In this episode I finally do a post fast reflection. A group of us are reading “Man Heal Thyself” by Queen Afua and Supa Nova Slom. During the reading, it was suggested by the authors to do a 21 day fast and we decided to do it. I also talk about dangerous narratives such as “An increase in crime…

Ep 124 – Friends and Co Conspirators We are back for season 7!!! This is a short one and I cover so much: TWO Book reviews - “The End of Policing” by Alex Vitale and “We do this til we Free us” by Miriame Kaba My statement about the allegations against several high ranking masters from the famed school “Cordao de Ouro” (below is the link with the i…

Ep 123 - Zombie Apocalypse Blues - Season 6 Finale The last episode of the season is finally upon us. Activism Beefs - Samaria Rice/BLM - Ideological differences Hood Feminism by Nikki Kendall book review Vaccine hesitancy Salute to DMX and Black Rob Also the person I referred to was a Dr. Drew Weissman. He is the premiere expert on mRNA and has be…

Ep 122 “Why Aren't There More Women In Capoeira?” Feat Ansley “Jukeboxx” Joye TRIGGER WARNING!!! We will discuss sexual assault!!! In this episode, I have the mighty Ansley “Jukeboxx” Joye. She is an MC, a fellow capoeirista, b-girl, and dance instructor. She is also a Next Level Alumni. We talk about Capoeira, sexism, rape culture, and why there a…

Ep 121 Insecure Season 1 Review and Recap featuring a Special Guest We (yes I said WE!) plan on recording several episodes where a very, very special guest and I recap and review HBO's Insecure. SPOILER ALERT!!!!!! In this episode we start with Season 1. Yes, I am Team Daniel! Here is the website for the special guest: https://yaytoonday.com/ Twitt…

Ep 120 Hood Health Feat. Alife Allah For this episode, the comrade Alife Allah returns to discuss Hood Health, the Hood Health Handbook, and the forthcoming Hood Health podcast. Here is Alife Allah's latest podcast: https://anchor.fm/canweeventalk If you want to cop the two volume Hood Health Handbook set: https://supremedesignonline.com/product/he…

Ep 119 - Not So Super Publishing w/Jacques Nyemb In this episode, I FINALLY bring in an old time homie and fellow geek, Jacques Nyemb of No So Super Publishing (Yes an indie comic book/book publisher!). This is another episode I should have done a long time ago. PLEASE take notes and support his company! Here is the website for Not So Super Publish…

Ep 118 – Online Dating Feat. Qween LeeKeeping an upbeat mood, this time I am going to discuss online dating with the wonderful Qween Lee. She has been using Tinder for close to 7 years. She was on another podcast and she sounded like she knew what she was talking about, so I decided to bring her on the show. Take notes! And please share. This is th…

Ep 117 – Judas and the Black Messiah Review feat. Dj Disc Dolo SPOILER WARNING !!!Dj Disc Dolo returns to the show to help give a SPOILER filled review of “Judas and The Black Messiah.” Check it out and share with your homies. Please be safe. Wear a mask and practice social distance. Here is a a great resource for the Black Panther Party: PBS has g…

Ep 116 – BHM Special 2021Happy Black History Month! Another special for the party people! List of books you should check outList of documentaries should also check outSome podcasts I love! I talk about Streaming services and their selection of Black TraumaCheck out the podcasts: The Black Guy Who Tips:https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/Tea With Que…

Ep 115: Microchips and DepopulationI know that I said that I would keep it light for one more episode before I come back hard. Unfortunately, there is SO much disinformation out there via conspiracy theories about the COVID 19 vaccine. So let's talk about it. In this episode I debunk the idea that vaccines are going to be used to depopulate Black a…