Best Ancestral Recall Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with "Ancestral Recall" Creator & Writer, Jordan Clark 1:29:16

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Send us a text We have the delightful opportunity to chat to Jordan Clark, Creator and Writer for the five part comic book series, Ancestral Recall. From his work on well known IP to making a series of his own, we discuss how Jordan works as a collaborator, weaving in Black history as well as a broad layered reflection on AI and the impact of techn…

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Octavia Butler, Ancestral Recall, and Steelworks?!? 2:28:58

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Send us a text This week, the agenda was thrown out of the window!! We talked about Octavia E. Butler and the best book to start with. We talked about the comic books we're reading: Bri convinces the masses to read Ancestral Recall issue no.1 (Jordan Clark/ Ahoy Comics) and Keisha dives into the lore of Steel and Natasha Irons as she finishes Steel…

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Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine 1:05:42

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Send us a text This week we have overarching themes of access to information and exploring masculinity in our reviews of Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | InstagramBy For Your Reference

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Barbara Brandon- Croft and David Crownson is in the Pink Riot Lair!! 2:55:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we have two guests! First up is Barbara Brandon-Croft as we talk about her legendary comic, Where I'm Coming From, and Black women in comics. Next up is David Crownson as we talk about Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer and Kingwood Comics! And as always, come and hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, what we’…

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Demon Slayer - He’s a bad Himejima 1:01:18

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Send us a text This week, we delve deep into the world of Demon Slayer, reflecting on the series' highlights and discussing our detailed rankings of the Hashira. We also review the epic Infinity Castle film, exploring major battles and emotional character arcs. Join us as we celebrate the storytelling and visual mastery of this beloved anime. Websi…

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Personal Libraries, Pull Lists, and Recent Watchlist!!! 2:19:40

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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss curating our personal libraries with grant money, collecting nostalgic childhood books, anticipated reads coming out in the next few months, editing down our pull lists, and a multitude of shows we are watching. (Leverage, Project Runway, Kindred, Peacemaker, Frieren, and The Magicians.) And as always, com…

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Interview with “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle” Voice Actors, Zach Aguilar & Johnny Yong Bosch 15:50

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Send us a text With the release of the first part of the epic trilogy of Demon Slayer films, we chat to the delightful Zach Aguilar and legendary Johnny Yong Bosch about Infinity Castle. We reflect on the success of the series, how they express the emotional journey in their performances and have fun building teams across anime. As suggested by Zac…

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Interview with "Nawi: Dear Future Me" Co-Directors, Vallentine Chelluget & Kevin Schmutzler 41:33

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Send us a text This week we chat to Co-Directors Kevin & Vallentine on their film, Nawi: Dear Future Me. We discuss the filmmaking process, balancing commentary and narrative as well as jovial moments on set. Africa Film Festival will be running from Thursday Sep 4 - Sunday Sep 7. More details on their website: https://africafilmfest.au/ Nawi: Dear…

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They Choose Violence has us SAT!!!!!!! 2:04:55

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about They Choose Violence (AWA Studios). The team (Sheldon Allen, Mauricio Campetella, Daniele Caramanico, and Matt Bowers did their THING with this one!!! The Riot fam asked us about some of our most hated comics, and Havoc had some things to say about a few books out there!! And Vixen proves she has omega-…

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Interview with “The Ballad of Wallis Island” Director, James Griffiths 10:50

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Send us a text Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire. Starring three-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Maestro), and BAFTA nominees Tom Basden (After Life) and Tim Key (Alan Partridge) The Ballad of Wallis Island will be available in Aus…

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FOMO to OHNO...We're Changing Our Pull Lists!!😭😭 1:48:00

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Send us a text Come and hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, watch we’re watching, and anything else that comes up in the chats!! Keisha talks about her recent reads (After Lambana: Myth and Magic in Manila and Rat Queens), and Bri talks about her LCS and the shortbox of trades waiting for her!! —--------------------- Pink Riot! is a…

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Conan the Detective, JJK, Kaiju No. 8 & Gachiakuta 41:12

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Send us a text In another Anime Refmax we review films Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback and Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death. As well as series Kaiju No. 8 & Gachiakuta. #ConantheDetective #JJK #KaijuNo8 #Gachiakuta Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram…

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Getting Too Real with L.L.McKinney!! 1:17:18

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Send us a text This week we're talking to L.L.Mckinney about her upcoming DC YA graphic novel sequel, Nubia: Too Real!! In this story, Nubia spends her summer on Themyscira! If you haven't already, make sure you read the first graphic novel, Nubia: Real One, because we'll be talking about that one too!! It is a top-tier recommended story in the Pin…

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Superman - Gunns & Roses 46:56

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Send us a text Read between the media lines and tap into liberating occupied lands and sweet smart men growing a conscious. Have the grown love you deserve with James Gunn’s Superman this week. Check out our coverage for Superman Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | InstagramBy KT, Oti

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A.I. Ethics with Tim Fielder 2:11:37

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Send us a text This week, we talk to Tim Fielder about Afrofuturism and get into a necessary discussion about A.I. and its impacts on the comic industry and the environment. While we sit on different sides of this debate, we believe it's a conversation that is much needed. We plan to address this topic in future shows!! And as always, we talk about…

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M3GAN 2.0, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill 46:22

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Send us a text This week we review M3GAN 2.0, 28 Years Later, Final Destination Bloodlines, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill. Check out our interview for Final Destination Bloodlines: Interview with “Final Destination Bloodlines” Directors Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram…

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Bri's Birthday Bash and the SDCC Breakdown 2:44:46

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about our experience at San Diego Comic Con, our Book haul and a pop-up visit from the man himself, Navy Montel of Room Full of Blerds and Blerd's Eye View!! And if you're listening, give Bri some birthday love!! And as always, hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, watch we’re watching, and anyt…

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Ancestral Recall #32 - [STANDARD] Standard at the Edge of Eternities 38:09

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Roman and Mike sit down to talk Edge of Eternities Standard and what cards they think will make an impact!

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SFF - Mistress Dispeller, Farming the Revolution & How to Train Your Dragon 53:30

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Send us a text This week we wrap up SFF reviewing Mistress Dispeller, Orwell: 2+2=5, Marlon Williams: Two Worlds – Ngā Ao E Rua, Farming the Revolution, Make It Look Real & How to Train Your Dragon. Interviews below… Mistress Dispeller Make It Look Real Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram…

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Interview with “The Cranes Call” Director, Laura Warner 20:14

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Send us a text The Cranes Call, a heart pounding documentary about the mission to secure accountability for war crimes in Ukraine, will have its Australian premiere on SBS On Demand on 24 July. This week we chat to Director Laura Warner about the importance of standing up to injustice, safety on set and updates on ongoing trials. As suggested by La…

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John Henry, Robots, and Comic Cons with Greg Anderson Elyseé, David Brame, and Room Full of Blerds 3:35:49

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Send us a text This episode is PACKED with awesome guests! First up, we chat with Greg Anderson Elyseé and David Brame about their award-winning comic Hammer, Act 1: John Henry vs. The Robot Apocalypse. We talk about A.I., diasporic cultural influences, and appendages in the comic. Then, we talk to Lady Mandalore and Navy of the podcast Room Full o…

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A.I. Ethics and The Big Bad Villain in Ironheart with Dr. Christian Hines & Dr. Ravynn Stringfield 2:26:28

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Send us a text This week, we're jumping back into the final episodes of Ironheart with Black comic studies professors Dr. Christian Hines and Dr. Ravynn Stringfield. We talk about the ethics of A.I., Mephisto, and the beauty of community in Ironheart! We discuss Riri's audacity and Zelma's awesomeness, and we try to fan-cast Brother Voodoo (you'll …

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Squid Game - Moral Kombat 49:28

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Send us a text Assemble well-meaning down on their luck misfits to their peril at the morally limp crusade that is as one dimensional as the protagonist and his hollow menacing expression. Become the very power you fear with Squid Game this week. For Your Reference segment (pair as double watch) Oti: Alice in Borderland KT: Okja Check out our revie…

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An All Black Women in Comics Fantasy Anthology?!? SIGN US UP!! 1:49:16

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Send us a text Back-to-back interviews? Who even are we?!?! This week, we'll be talking to Burning Phoenix Press founder Sarah A. Macklin, Phoebe Holmes, Erika Hardison, and Toshi J about the Midnight Mystics anthology! Make sure you donate to their Kickstarter!!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/844735737/midnight-mystics-an-anthology-of-fant…

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Ironheart was EVERYTHING!!! 2:26:07

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Send us a text This episode, we have Blerdy Baddie Professor Extratrodinaire Dr. Christian Hines with us to do a spoiler-filled breakdown of Ironheart episodes 1-3!!!!! WE HAD A TIME!! We also learned that Bri puts sugar in her grits, and we try our absolute hardest.... to help her see the error in her ways. 🤣🤣Also, Keisha allows her biases against…

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SFF - It Was Just An Accident, Happyend & Slanted 47:28

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Send us a text We continue our SFF coverage by covering political commentary films across the Asia Pacific: It Was Just An Accident, Happyend, Slanted, Stranger Eyes & The Haka Party Incident. Check out interviews we have for these films: https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-slanted-writer-director-amy-wang/ https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/…

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It's a Hard Knock Life....for Blerds 2:30:25

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Send us a text Happy Juneteenth!!!! In this episode, we're talking about the trials and triumphs of being Black comic book collectors. The chat judges Bri because she can't play spades, and Keisha lightly threatens the Riot fam with homework for next week's show because we are going to talk about Marvel's new IRONHEART series featuring Dominique Th…

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SFF - The Shadow Scholars, On Becoming A Guinea Fowl & My Father’s Shadow 58:44

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Send us a text In our first episode of SFF coverage we are covering African/Black films: How to Build a Library, The Shadow Scholars, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, My Father's Shadow & BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions. Check out interviews we have for these films: Interview with “Shadow Scholars” Director, Eloïse King (video & audio) Interview with “On Beco…

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We're Creating a Comic Book Dream Team!!! 1:37:01

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Send us a text In this week's episode, we'll be creating our comic book dream team! Keisha makes a team that she'll unleash on the evils of society, while Bri creates a superpowered vibe team!!! And as always, hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, what we’re watching, and anything else that comes up in the chats!! —-------------------…

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Interview with “My Father's Shadow” Director, Akinola Davies Jr. 30:27

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Send us a text Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home. My Father's Shadow will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 11th, 13th & 14th. As s…

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Ancestral Recall #31 - Demanding Relevance in the Face of Superior Forces 1:08:53

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Roman and Mike go over Mike’s classic article, “Demanding Relevance in the Face of Superior Forces,” and how to sculpt the perfect gameplan in the face of adversity.

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Interview with “On Becoming A Guinea Fowl” Writer/Director, Rungano Nyoni 23:09

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Send us a text A Zambian family comes to terms with hard truths as the funeral of a relative sparks revelations and disputes. On Becoming A Guinea Fowl will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 10th, 11th & 15th. As suggested by Rungano, double feature watching of On Becoming A Guinea Fowl & Atlantics. Note: this interview…