Recently, retired NFL player Michael Oher has made public statements correcting the record of his adoption from the Tuohy family. The story was the basis for the 2009 Oscar winning film “The Blindside”. Little did he know that he was being blindsided himself.
In this episode, Jemar and Tyler talk about the perils of the “white savior” narrative and how cruc ... Show More
Jan 7
Pass The Mic's Top 10 Cultural Artifacts From 2025 (PART 2)
Cultural Artifacts is our version of a Top Ten list for the year. G. Tyler Burns and Jemar Tisby are back for part two. This time we’ve got a few albums, some books, and a variety of movies and television shows you’ll want to check out right away! As always, the rules remain the ... Show More
1h 34m
Dec 24
Pass The Mic's Top 10 Cultural Artifacts From 2025 (PART 1)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No. I’m not talking about Christmas (that’s wonderful, too). Cultural Artifacts!!! For longtime PTM listeners, this will feel like slipping into a familiar groove. As always, the rules remain the same: these artifacts don’t have to be new ... Show More
1h 28m
Aug 2023
‘The Blind Side’ Controversy: Sorting Fact from Fiction
In 2009, audiences flocked to the theater to see a heartwarming movie, ‘The Blind Side.’ Based on a true story, the film depicts a young, Black man named Michael Oher who came from an unstable background, getting adopted by a wealthy white family, who then helped propel him to NF ... Show More
26m 13s
May 2021
EP30: Gameshow Trickery, Foster Care Saint, and Hollywood's Only Flying Ace
On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, we bring you Matt Parker, a comedian and mathematician from Australia, who tells the story of the time Michael Larson was shockingly good at the game show "Press Your Luck," and gives a look into why computers can’t be random; ... Show More
51m 5s
Feb 2022
Positively Gam: Finding Forgiveness and Redemption: A Conversation with Ian Manuel
<p><strong>Hi, Red Table Talk fans! </strong>Since you love the conversations we have on this show, we think you'll enjoy this episode of In the Deep: Stories that Shape Us. You don't have to just take our word for it, though. Check out this timely episode and decide for yourself ... Show More
30m 20s
Jul 2023
Beyond Conversations: Draptomaniax Takes Action in Unshackling History
From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a ... Show More
2m 45s