Ep.249 | "Sinners" Movie Deep Dive, Easter Recap, WrestleMania Talk + More!
On this week's episode of the MalloryBros. podcast, the guys start with a recap of a busy weekend. Between Easter, NBA Playoffs, Wrestlemania and Sinners, they had alot to recap. Terrell gives a slight recap of Wrestlemania and speaks to his experience watching after 15 years. They take the rest of the Podcast to Deep Dive "Sinners". [SPOILERS]They speak to everything from their movie going experience to their thoughts on Direction, Performance, Cinematography, Establishment of Power, Character Development.. The Whole 9! If you havent seen the film, definitely check it out and give this episode a listen. It's one of those "once in a while" special films that create these deep dive conversations!
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Ep.248 | Filminiscing with Ryan Coogler (DEBATE), Netflix’s Balloon Popped, Luxury Lies + More!
This week on the MalloryBros Podcast, the Bros start with a weekend recap of course, then shortly after they recap Netflix’s unexpected “Balloon Pop” show BOMBING. This of course leads to a conversation on why originality is KING. Then the Bros crack open “The Luxury Lie, We Continue to Buy” which is them dissecting why we buy into lavish lifestyles and if it’s all just smoke and mirrors. This comes on the heels of the Chinese Manufactures going viral on TikTok exposing factory pricing for a lot major companies. The Bros next pay homage to Ryan Coogler and give him flowers for his KODAK video discussing film formats. They even show their own examples of film they saved from film school to add context to Ryan’s format analysis. They discuss how his behind-the-scenes approach to filmmaking continues to inspire a new wave of creators, and while Terrance appreciates Cooglers film prowess, he also challenges the strength of the FILM format’s future with young creators. We wrap up with our classic “Course of Action” which the Bros spoke and improving due to it’s past success on the podcast. This one has some serious, some slight political and pop culture takes and some laughs. Good Tuesday with the Bros!
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Ep.247 | Black Men & College Gap, Ja Morant Drama, Usher’s Chaos, Zegler’s Snow White Flop + More!
On this episode of the MalloryBros. Podcast, the Bros kick things off with a weekend recap before diving headfirst into the downfall of Disney’s Snow White. They talk Rachel Zegler’s personal takes tanking the film’s nostalgia and how her comments might’ve killed the magic before the movie even dropped. Then, it’s Usher—again. The guys break down the now-viral divorce story and talk about Usher fully embracing his villain era. Is this a legacy shift or just a moment? Next up, Ja Morant catches a $75K fine from the NBA for a finger gun gesture. The Bros open up a deeper convo about how patriotism, gun culture, and Blackness are perceived differently when you step outside the hip-hop lens. From there, they talk Ice Cube’s Last Friday finally getting greenlit and what needs to happen for it to hit right in this era. They close things out with a real convo about the growing gap between Black men and women in college—what’s behind the imbalance, and what does it say about where we’re headed? It’s another loaded episode with the Bros—tune in!
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Ep.246 | AI vs. Artists, Marvin Sapp Controversy, Netflix’s Balloon Stunt, Shocking Emmett Till Fact + More!
With Terrell sick with his family, this week of the MalloryBros Podcast the Bros ironically talk VIRTUALLY about the recent trend of AI Apps recreating well known Artistic styles with the simple touch of a button. They speak about how that creates tension between Original Artists and the future of technology. Which should we honor? Speed or Originality? The Bros also give thoughts on the controversial situation with Marvin Sapp and how he raises money with his church. This is a sensitive topic because it's wrapped with religion, but of course the Bros give an honest critique to the viral clip that's resurfaced this past week. Next they speak on the popular Youtube show "Pop The Balloon or Find Love" whose creators just signed a new deal with Netflix to bring a special to Thursday nights. The Bros speak about what this means for creators and the heights that can be reached with a move like this. They also speak on if this is a good look for the culture or if some of the backlash is an overreaction. You decide. Later in the episode, Terrance speaks on an Emmitt Till fact that might actually shock you if you didn't know already, and the Bros end with a conversaton about Chris Brown's upcoming ERA's Tour and what this summer is about to look like for 2025 concerts. Of course with some "what you look like" bits in the mix, it's another week with the Boys!
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Ep.245 | Fear of What’s Next, Extortion in LA, Soft/Hard Launches, Viral Fitness Influencer + More!
On this episode of the MalloryBros. Podcast, the guys start with a recap of the week. Sunny attended her first swim class, the guys got together with family as usual. They then speak to their lives as entrepreneurs and talk about the differences in their stresses as it compares to their former lives working day jobs. They then speak to the recent shakedown of Big U and the Rolling 60’s crips on grounds of extortion and murder. The guys talk about extortion. They speak to the poor decisions of people running their mouths on these podcasts. And they highlight the cancer in the culture that is VladTV and NoJumper. Terrance asks Terrell about Soft and Hard Launches, and they speak to the viral fitness influencer that’s taken the TL by storm with a questionable daily routine.
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