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by Kieron Richardson, Isaiah Jackson, Rachel Proctor
This podcast was created with a focus to celebrate the works and contributions of Black filmmakers, actresses and actors. We’ll be breaking down a lot of the movies that shaped the culture, as well as highlighting the careers of your favorite film and television stars. We want to make sure people get their flowers while they can smell them, so we built the Culture Garden
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- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
The Ruins (2008)
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast! It's Halloween Week, and Skool and Rich are digging into the 2008 horror film The Ruins!It's Rich's first time watching the film, so he'll share his thoughts on whether it delivers, while Skool gets to the bottom of one important question: Why doesn't Rich like horror movies? They'll also break down what works, what doesn't, and what the filmmakers could've left behind.Have you seen The Ruins? Let us know what you think in the comments!As always, please subscribe, comment, like, and share!Y'all be cool how y'all be cool!
- Oct 9, 20261h 9m
September Recap/October Preview
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast! This week, Rich is joined by Spike Lou to recap the films they watched in theaters and on streaming in September and preview what they’re looking forward to in October. Tune in for recommendations, film talk, and plenty of conversation about what’s worth watching. Let us know what you enjoyed last month and what’s on your October watchlist!We appreciate you for listening. Y’all be cool how y’all be cool!
- Oct 2, 20261h 1m
Bonus Episode: Denzel vs Will Role Swap
Welcome to a bonus episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! Skool and Rich revisit a conversation originally recorded for Skool’s podcast, imagining what some of Denzel Washington and Will Smith’s most iconic roles might have looked like if they had swapped characters.It’s a fun “what if?” conversation, and now we want to hear from you! Which role swap would you have wanted to see?Be sure to subscribe, comment, like, and share. Y’all be cool how y’all be cool!#CultureGarden #DenzelWashington #WillSmith #BlackCinema #MovieTalk
- Sep 24, 20261h 22m
Remember the Titans (2000)
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast! After a summer break, the crew is back for a milestone Episode 150—and with it comes some exciting updates as The Culture Garden begins its transition from a podcast into a media group.To celebrate the return, the crew revisits the 2000 classic Remember the Titans just in time for football season. They dive into the film’s memorable characters, themes, performances, cultural impact, and why this story continues to resonate more than 25 years later.We appreciate you for listening! Be sure to subscribe, comment, like, and share, and let us know what you think about Episode 150.Y’all be cool how y’all be cool!Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcastE-mail: theculturegardenpodcast@gmail.com
- Sep 16, 20261h 20m
Go Black to Africa ft. Kindra Parker & Rashid Mausi
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast!Kieron and Rachel are joined by Kindra Parker and Rashid Mausi to discuss their upcoming docuseries, Go Black to Africa.The conversation explores Kindra’s journey from Detroit to becoming a citizen of Ghana, what inspired her to reconnect with the Continent, and how the series aims to give audiences a deeper look at the food, culture, music, people, and everyday experiences of life across Ghana, Botswana, and South Africa.Rashid also joins the conversation to talk about helping bring Kindra’s vision to life and what it takes to turn a powerful personal journey into a story that can reach audiences around the world.The first season of Go Black to Africa has been filmed, and the team has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help complete the final editing and production. Every contribution counts—but if you can't contribute financially, simply listening, sharing the story, and spreading the Kickstarter link can make a huge difference.We appreciate you for tuning in! Check out the Kickstarter link in our bio, support the project however you can, and be sure to follow the movement!Instagram: Kindra Parker: @motowngirlkpRashid Mausi: @goodenoughisnotDocuseries: @goblackdocuseries
- May 28, 20261h 31m
Marshall (2017)
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast! This week, Rich and Rachel dive into the 2017 film, Marshall. They discuss why films like this still carry so much importance in 2026, the incredible performance delivered by Chadwick Boseman, why courtroom dramas remain one of the most underrated genres in film, and much more.We appreciate you for tuning in! Please remember to subscribe, comment, like, and share. Y’all be cool how y’all be cool!Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast
- May 21, 202653 min
7th Annual Light Reel Film Festival w/ Tim Gordon
Welcome back to a special episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week the crew is joined by Executive Director of the Light Reel Film Festival, Tim Gordon, to discuss the upcoming 7th annual event. Tim reflects on seeing the vision for the festival years ago and gives credit to the people who showed him it was possible. He also opens up about what truly separates Light Reel from other festivals, and the impact he hopes the event continues to have on filmmakers and the community alike.The conversation also dives into what attendees can expect from this year’s festival, the growth of Light Reel over the years, and what Tim hopes people take away from the experience once the weekend is over. As always, we appreciate you for tuning in and supporting the show!Light Reel will take place June 3rd–6th at. Pull up, support, and celebrate film and culture with the community!Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast @lightreelfilmfest
- May 15, 20261h 35m
Soul Food (1997)
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast! This week the crew revisits the 1997 classic Soul Food. In this episode, they’ll recall their thoughts from episode 12 to see if any perspectives have changed over time, discuss where Soul Food ranks among the legendary films released in 1997, and break down why this movie still holds up nearly 30 years later.We appreciate you for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe, comment, like, and share. Y’all be cool how y’all be cool!Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast
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This podcast was created with a focus to celebrate the works and contributions of Black filmmakers, actresses and actors. We’ll be breaking down a lot of the movies that shaped the culture, as well as highlighting the careers of your favorite film and television stars. We want to make sure people get their flowers while they can smell them, so we built the Culture Garden
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