Four Layered Takes

29/03/2024

We’re really going to miss this King. Incredible acting resume, pioneer, BEAUTIFUL man and incredible in HBOs Watchmen which we loved. Rest well 💔

27/03/2024

Space Jesus, Spice Jesus & Space N**i Witches: Our Review of Dune 2

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Our takes...

Really enjoyable, 4 out of 5 stars; Mel proclaims membership to the Paul Atreides Church of Spice; Mimi applies the laws of “d*cknosis” to how we can tell Paul ain’t the one; we have questions about how these fantastic worm voyages work; Giedi Prime looks frighteningly beautiful; plus we briefly discuss “Shogun” and “Poor Things.”

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15/02/2024

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In today's show, we review "American Fiction" and also briefly touch on some pop culture and season 4 of "True Detective."

Our takes today...

Mel says she wouldn’t pay $2K to see Jesus (Usher resale ticket prices); Kim has thoughts on Mo’Nique; "American Fiction" wasn't what we expected as we share our thoughts on what “Black Trauma” is; we also discuss some of the other Oscar contenders along with this season of "True Detective."

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22/01/2024

19/10/2023

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"Special Delivery"

Today is a special episode. Marcus & Kim sit down with their cohost and author of the new novel "Songs of Lost Things: Sonata for the Sun" Mimi, aka Monica McCollough.

We have a spoiler-free portion of the discussion, where we talk general inspiration and the book's creation process. Then, around the 27:00 mark, the panel talks with two of the ARC Readers who get into the details in the spoiler section. They discuss the overarching themes, plot points, specific characters, and their significance.

Special guests include Jessica, , and Christina, whose organization , does lots of positive work in the community with a mission connected to helping resolve some of the issues reflected in the novel.

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31/07/2023

This really hurt our hearts 😞 . Angus “Fezco” was one of our favorites and a pleasure to watch and discuss during our recaps. He’ll be deeply missed and pray he’s at peace. 😥

26/07/2023

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In today's show, we review "They Cloned Tyrone" and briefly touch on "The Blackening." (Also, quick thoughts on Carlee Russell.)

Our takes today...

The science doesn't have to science, it's social commentary; John Boyega is THAT DUDE; we have to break our generational (loop) trauma; Black people who can't play Spades shouldn't be punished; Christopher Nolan doesn't miss; Marcus thinks the guy who ran W***y Wonka's Chocolate Factory also coached in the SEC; lastly, "The Bear" is a great show and some of our other TV picks.

Mimi and Kim have some journeys in the works. Check them out on Instagram at and on YouTube at

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22/07/2023

I can’t wait to read the think pieces on “They Cloned Tyrone.”

17/05/2023

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Today's show gives a quick update on what we've been up to in recent months and what to watch if the writer's strike lasts a while.

Our takes today...
Life "be lifin'" in your 30s & 40s; be an advocate for your health; Mel is trying to live a Janelle Monae life; we support the writers and suggestions to watch in the in-between time -
"Warrior," "Queen Charlotte," "Attack on Titan," and "Industry" are just a few of our favorites. We talk a little on Jonathan Majors (pre Megan Good news).

Also, Mimi and Kim have some journeys in the works. Check them out on Instagram at and on YouTube at

26/10/2022

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In today's show, we review episode 10 of "House of the Dragon".

Our takes...
Teddy Pendergrass has nothing on Daemond; Rhaenys has no bedside manner; Mel loves Daemond and she’s stickin’ by him; baby Lucaerys basically went, “my momma said y’all had to bend the knee”; and we wrap with our ratings of HoTD and what you should be watching next.

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19/10/2022

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In today's show, we review episode 9 of "House of the Dragon".
We're down two, but added a special guest.

Our takes...
These people were the inspiration for January 6; we try to decide who’s worse between Joffrey, Ramsey and Aegon; White Worm is the Terrance Howard of switching accents; Rhaenys messed up the Hightower probate show; and “45" aka Daenarys would never.

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17/10/2022

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13/10/2022

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12/10/2022

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In today's show, we review episode 8 of "House of the Dragon"

Our takes...
Aemond is giving Dahmer vibes; these Triarchies are doing the most; Vaemond is playing Spades in a Chess game; MiMi issues an edict to her imaginary dragon; Viserys “Harvey Dent” rides hard for his daughter; Aemond’s pettiness is the embodiment of white supremacy; don’t name your baby Aegon; and Alicent makes MiMi miss Cersei.

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05/10/2022

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In today's show, we review episode 7 of "House of the Dragon"

Our takes...

Worst repast in history; best and worst eulogy ever; where are the parents; best kid fight in history of kid fights; worst kept paternity secret since Maury; and Laenor “no lips” Velaryon is never around when you need him.

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28/09/2022

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Alicent’s Quest for Jackson 5 Nostrils
In today's show, we review episode 6 of "House of the Dragon"

Our takes...
Peroxide must not exist in Westeros; if you’re pregnant, don’t watch this show; these babies don’t have a ‘Michael Jackson’ nose; we know where Alicent was on January 6th; Aegon ain’t all the way there 'upstairs'; King Viserys might be legally blind; and King’s Landing’s Regina George is the worst.

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21/09/2022

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In today's show, we review episode 5 of "House of the Dragon"

Our takes...
Why are people still going to weddings in Westeros; Alicent just mad she couldn’t have her hot girl summer; Viserys needs to be in quarantine; Criston Cole is worst sneaky link ever; call him Daemon, aka “if you stay banished you ain’t gotta get banished”; and the Velaryons came in like the Wakandans.

Also, go watch "The Woman King" with your OWN eyes; an amazing film that isn't what the trolls (and honestly the trailer) leads you think it's all about.

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14/09/2022

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In today's show, we review episode 4 of "House of the Dragon"

Our takes...
Willem Blackwood's rap name should be "Lil FOFA"; Targaryens need a Terminix or Orkin contract; Rhaenyra to Sir Cole "is we or ain’t we..."; Mysaria has advanced from her OnlyFans days; Rhaenyra lies so smoothly MiMi questions her own eyes; and finally Daemon PLEASE don’t come back here (Kings Landing) no more.

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10/09/2022

Knowing Daemon, he’ll be in the 2nd spot real soon. Boy is WILD!

07/09/2022

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In today's show, we review episode 3 of "House of the Dragon"

Our takes...

This baby wins award for most hated toddler; “Gangrene King” is drinking his feelings; why do the early Lannisters look like the smell; maybe 3 inches is more than enough; Daemon moves in silence in the entire episode; and never trust a Targaryen.

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01/09/2022

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We back and we quittin’ jobs!! :P

In today’s show, we review episodes 1 & 2 of “House of the Dragon”

Our takes...
We need the Merrick Garland affidavit for the convicted townspeople; MiMi refuses to choose a favorite character; unfortunately, Gov. Abbott has entered the labor room (yikes); Otto is the Great Value Little Finger; don’t smash your homies’ parents; plus Mel believes Daemon gotta be a Scorpio.

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30/08/2022

King Viserys like...

19/01/2022

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In today's show, we review episodes 1 & 2 of "Euphoria", season 2.

Our takes... Sam Levinson needs therapy; everyone needs a grandma as gangsta as Fezco’s; Mel suspiciously knows a hell of a lot about how drug deals should go down; Rue is not built for that "pimp" life; everybody on the show needs a bath; we’re all just waiting for Maddy to kill Cassie; you know you have a drug problem when Rue is telling you to put that narcotic down; and Zendaya always got the hoes.

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07/01/2022

Rest well sir. You gave us SO MUCH. Your presence will be missed :(

30/12/2021

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In today's show, we review episode 10 and series finale of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... the busted pipe storyline was wasted if we get no wet, shirtless Kofi; day 3 of a twist-out is always undefeated; Mimi conflates character Molly with actual Nigerians; Marcus wants the Lawrence/BMF spinoff; the episode ended with Issa and Molly in Mel’s mind (bump that Lawrence stuff); the hair on Insecure was always on point, unlike some other "bad wig" Black shows; plus the “Omarion” variant “Touches” one of our takes crew.

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22/12/2021

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In today's show, we review episode 9 of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... Chad always sneak-dissin’; Lawrence aka “The Hatin’ Otis Redding”; we approve of this Molly and Taurean sitch; Kim w/ some messy ex, tales; Nathan has Chopped & Screwed dialect; the “Proxy BBQ Wars” begin; THC stands for “Truth Honesty and Communication”; Lawrence gives Dwayne Wayne energy; we have a MAJOR debate about what is or isn’t an F’boy; Mel has a solution for Issa’s love triangle; finally, Ahmal is the winner of this episode.

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