Black Dandyism and The Met Gala 2025
Welcome to Recap Kickback where we chop it up about black entertainment news and discuss all of our favorite movies and shows.
This week, we talk FASHION and the Recap Kickback All Stars at the Met Gala 2025. See our favorites from past Recap Kickback episodes as they work the blue carpet and highlight Black Dandyism, its history, and how it continues to influence high fashion today in this year's Met Gala Theme - Superfine: Tailoring Black Style!
We also got into upcoming black led shows and movies coming to streaming and theaters in the next month!
Are you going to check out any of these?
Black Entertainment News
- Coming this May!
- Untold: Shooting Guards | Netflix | May 6th
- Usher: Rendezvous in Paris | BET Plus | May 8th
- Shadow Force | May 9th | In theaters
- Forever | Netflix | May 8th
- She The People | May 22 | Netflix
- Jerrod Carmichael: Dont Be Gay | May 24 | HBO
- Spike Lee Drops a Teaser for Highest 2 Lowest and it has a star studded cast | Screening May 19th
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1:25:30
Wrestlemania FALLOUT & the Road to Backlash | Wrestling Kickback
Welcome to Recap Kickback where we chop it up about black entertainment news and discuss all of our favorite movies and shows.
This week on the WRESTLING KICKBACK is recapping the fallout from Wrestlemania on the road to WWE's Backlash. Hosts, Matt and Mari, give their predictions for Backlash and catch up on the hottest storylines since Wrestlemania 41.
#recapkickback #wrestling #blackwrestlingfans #blackwrestlingpodcast #blackentertainment #wwe #wrestlemania #wrestlemania42 #johncena #randyorton #naomi #jadecargill #jeyuso #romanreigns #loganpaul
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1:38:22
Big Pop Energy: Netflix's Pop The Balloon Ep. 4 Recap
Welcome to Recap Kickback where we chop it up about black entertainment news and discuss all of our favorite movies and shows.
This week, as a continuation of the Nothing But Netflix podcast, Chappell and special guest Chantele Francis discuss episode 4 of the new Netflix reality dating show, Pop the Balloon.
In Pop the Balloon, reality stars and everyday singles test their romantic chemistry in this live dating experiment. This week includes reality tv star Ameerah from Big Brother and love Island Star, Hashim. Chappell and Chantele discuss "icks" "unconventional dates" and run-ins with reality stars while the determine if this episode is a pop or a lock.
#poptheballoonlive netflix #themole #yvonneorji #poplockanddropit #netflixdating #poptheballoon #bigbrother #loveIsland
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1:32:21
Abbott Elementary Season 4 Finale
Abbott Elementary Season 4 Finale
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Chappell and his Post Show Recaps Cohost, Gia Worthy (@ClassicallyGia) bring coverage of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” the mockumentary sitcom created by and starring Quinta Brunson to RecapKickback.com. The Emmy Award winning “Abbott Elementary” follows a group of teachers as they navigate life at a predominantly Black elementary school in Philadelphia.
Join Chappell & Gia Worthy (@ClassicallyGia) as they break down the Season 4 Finale of Abbott Elementary, episode 22 "Please Touch Museum"
Subscribe NOW to Recap Kickback anywhere you get your podcasts! Follow us on social media @RecapKickback for updates & more. Don't miss out on our lively discussions and unique insights into "Abbott Elementary."
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The full season 4 coverage can also be found on YOUTUBE - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsUivFab4kxYKZ_AsFUQcRAQKAqS_Qoz2&si=Tfw2bvpLyf611QF
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Onyx Storm Book Review: Fan Theories Explained!
Onyx Storm Book Review: Fan Theories Explained!
Welcome to Recap Kickback where we chop it up about black entertainment news and discuss all of our favorite movies and shows.Attention Book Lovers! In this episode of Recap Kickback, Mari and special guest Kirsten dive into the highly anticipated Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros—the latest thrilling installment in the Empyrean series. From heart-pounding dragon battles to steamy romance and jaw-dropping twists, we’re breaking it all down.
What we loved
What left us cold
Our predictions for what’s next
Spoiler alert: We don’t hold back!Whether you're already obsessed with Violet and Xaden or just curious if this sequel lives up to the hype, you won’t want to miss this review.
Let us know YOUR thoughts in the comments!
#OnyxStorm #RebeccaYarros #EmpyreanSeries #BookReview #BookTube #FourthWingFans
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Recap Kickback is your go-to podcast for witty commentary on popular media that centers around black creators, television and movies. Join Chappell (from Rob Has A Podcast) for smart and entertaining discussions on various topics while celebrating black content. This podcast will plug you into the prestige black shows you love to watch, revisit classic black movies you can’t stop watching, and highlight black media that may not be covered on larger platforms. What better place is there to get coverage of all the popular topics in black media than at the Recap Kickback?!
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