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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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- 2 weeks ago1h 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
- 3 weeks ago53 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
- 4 weeks ago1h 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
- May 1, 20261h 54m
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast! With the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada arriving this weekend, the crew revisits the original that helped define a generation of fashion and workplace drama.They break down key differences between the novel and the film, revisit how Anne Hathaway landed the role despite being the 9th choice, and examine why this film draws people in, whether they have an interest in fashion or not. We appreciate you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe, comment, like, and share.Y’all be cool how y’all be cool!Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast
- Apr 23, 20261h 28m
Out of Time (2003)
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast This week, the crew dives into the 2003 thriller Out of Time starring Denzel Washington—and the conversation covers a range of topics. Where does this film really rank in Denzel’s catalog? Is it an underrated gem or a forgettable entry in an elite filmography?Expect a split room, honest takes, and a broader discussion about how the public remembers (or overlooks) certain films over time. This one might have you rethinking where Out of Time belongs.Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know where you stand.Subscribe. Comment. Like. Share.Y’all be cool how y’all be cool.Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast
- Apr 16, 20261h 38m
She Hate Me (2004)
Welcome to a brand new episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week, the crew kicks things off with a major announcement you won’t want to miss before Rich and Rachel dive into the 2004 Spike Lee joint She Hate Me.They break down the film’s layered messaging, question whether its many themes ultimately help or hurt its direction, and ask the real question—was Spike Lee trolling with this one? Expect thoughtful analysis, a few laughs, and an honest conversation about one of his more polarizing films.We appreciate you for tapping in. Be sure to subscribe, comment, like, and share. Y’all be cool how y’all be cool.Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast
- Apr 10, 20261h 36m
Superfly (2018)
Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast! The break is officially over, and Rich and Skool are back in the garden to talk about the 2018 film Superfly.With this being their first time watching, they share their initial reactions, highlight what stood out most, and examine how the film holds up on its own. They also pay homage to the original Super Fly, comparing its cultural impact and questioning where the 2018 version fits in terms of legacy.Tap in for a conversation filled with perspective, critique, and a deeper look at how remakes measure up over time.We appreciate you for tuning in—be sure to subscribe, comment, like, and share. Y’all be cool how y’all be cool!Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast
- Apr 7, 20261h 32m
Who TF Asked You: Top 5 Cartoons of All Time
What’s the word, good people?! The Culture Garden Podcast is back later this week, but in the meantime, we’ve got a bonus drop for you. We’re highlighting Skool’s podcast, Who TF Asked You, with an episode from this past December featuring Mo from Childish Grownups.The crew dives into a nostalgic conversation breaking down their Top 5 Cartoons of All Time—this one is strictly for the stoop kids. From classics to personal favorites, expect strong opinions, real debate, and a lot of laughs along the way.We appreciate you for tapping in. If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe to Skool’s feed and show some love. We’ll catch y’all later this week. Peace!Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast @wtfaskedyoupod
About The Culture Garden
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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