Episode notes

This week, Guy, Wynter, Margaret, and Karen talk about Jordan Peele’s newest horror film Get Out*. They discuss the racial and political implications of the film, Wynter contextualizes the role of black people within the horror genre, and the gang discuss their favorite scenes from the movie. As always,the panel tells us what they are all about this week. Karen talks about 45 eating America’s meat of choice with ketchup, Margaret recommends a memoire and Wynter talks about Feud. Plus Guy keeps us up to date on his latest obsession with Calypso, and the rest of the gang provide their latest jams.

*Please note that this episode is rife with spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the movie yet, please keep this in mind!

With:

Guy Branum, Karen Tongson, Wynter Mitchell, and Margaret Wappler

Jams:

Guy Branum – Calypso Rose – Leave Me Alone

Margaret Wappler – Sharon Van Etton – End of the World

Wynter Mitchell – Phonte – Something

Karen Tongson – Go West – King of Wishful Thinking

Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.

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Key and Peele’s “Shining” Sketch

Helen Rosner “Actually, How Donald Trump Eats His Steak Does Matter

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