Ep 59 - Thankful for Luke Cage

Need something to listen to on the long car trip home? Want a
distraction from talking to your racist uncle or having to hear
about your cousin's new get rich quick scheme? We've got a podcast
for you!
Jacob and Matthew are pretty grateful for the newest season of Luke
Cage, and on this episode we dive into why we liked the show and
some of the questions it brought up. We talk about revenge,
history, father-son and mother-daughter relationships, and whether
Harlem needs a hero or a king. 
We recorded on the day of Stan Lee's death, so we also take a
moment to pay tribute to the man who gave us so many of the stories
we love and love to talk about.
**** SPOILER WARNING ****  This episode contains a lot of
spoilers for Luke Cage Season 2. Do NOT listen unless you've
already seen it or are ok with learning major plot details.
One important note- Jacob and Matthew are aware that the last thing
the world needs is two more white guys talking about race and Luke
Cage. As such, they were intentional in focusing on other issues,
and want to encourage all of our listeners to check out some of the
great black voices writing and podcasting about that. Below are
just a few options, but there is a lot of great stuff out
there.
Blackness, Birthright, and the Battle for Harlem: Intra-Racial
Conflict in Marvel’s Luke Cage Season Two by Nicosia Shakes, The
Black Scholar
Luke Cage’ Season 2 Taps into Black Consciousness by Christina
Santi, Ebony Magazine
Sweet Christmas in Summer: A ‘Luke Cage’ Season Two Endorsement by
Shawn Taylor, Nerds of Color
Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your
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