Ep 84 Attack Her Block

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) jump straight into listener Q&A and a fierce debate regarding the world's best inventions—pitting the internet against menstrual technology—before pivoting to a deep dive into the entertainment industry. They break down the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes, specifically highlighting the threat of AI likeness scans and the stark reality of streaming-era residuals where performers from massive hits like Orange Is the New Black receive mere pennies for their work. The conversation moves into the Emmy nomination circuit, where they parse the snubs and successes of series like Succession, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, and Abbott Elementary, while also shouting out the surprise nod for Jury Duty and the significance of Kavan Woodard’s nomination. The second half of the discussion turns toward sharper cultural critiques and the ethics of public behavior. Ode and Mo interrogate the trend of public shaming directed at Black women, specifically pushing back against arguments that personal expression or "messiness" should ever excuse violence or the removal of protection. They also tackle the darker side of modern life, from predatory MLM schemes and job-hunting scams to the mental health toll of navigating a precarious gig economy. Between critiques of shows like Super Drag and Intergalactic, they maintain a focus on community support and the necessity of mental health check-ins, ensuring the episode remains grounded in the actual events and specific industry news impacting the culture.