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Black Deth 101 Podcast: Black Film, Blaxploitation, Exploitation Movies, 1970s Film History, Soul

Nubius Black and Johnny Deth

Black Deth Blaxploitation 101 A bold, funky, history-deep Blaxploitation show blending film-school analysis with streetwise swagger— Nubius Black & Johnny Deth break it down like nobody else. Step into the funk-soaked world of Blaxploitation cinema. Johnny Deth and Nubious Black—two unapologetic voices breaking down the boldest, Blackest, baddest films of the "70s and beyond. From Shaft to Super Fly, from Curtis Mayfield grooves to Isaac Hayes" cinematic revolution, this podcast goes deep

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00:43:36

The Beast Must Die Calvin Lockhart Peter Cushing...

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2026/10/04

THE BEAST MUST DIE (1974) | Black Horror, Werewolves & a Murder MysteryBlack Deth 101 continues our annual Month of Black Horror with the wild 1974 British horror mystery The Beast Must Die.Calvin Lockhart stars as millionaire hunter Tom Newcliffe, who gathers a group of suspicious guests at his isolated estate because he believes one of them is a werewolf. His plan is simple: watch everyone, wait for the full moon—and hunt the beast.But this is no ordinary werewolf movie.The Beast Must Die

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00:57:51

BLACK PANTHER: Killmonger Wanted to Burn It ALL Down

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2026/09/27

BLACK PANTHER: Killmonger Wanted to Burn It ALL DownThis week on Black Deth 101, Nubius Black and Johnny Deth head to Wakanda for Ryan Coogler’s 2018 blockbuster, Black Panther.We look at the film’s cultural impact, Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa, Michael B. Jordan’s unforgettable Erik Killmonger, and the conflict at the heart of the movie: what responsibility does Wakanda have to the rest of the Black world?Killmonger has real grievances. He sees injustice, abandonment, and a powerful nation that

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00:56:33

ABAR: The 1st Black Superman — Before Blade, Before...

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2026/09/06

ABAR: The Black Superman is coming to save your weekend, baby!This time on Black Deth 101, we’re digging into one of the strangest, wildest, and most unforgettable superhero movies to come out of the blaxploitation era — ABAR: The First Black Superman.Abar starts out as a tough, street-level hero standing up for a Black family being terrorized in their new neighborhood. Then somebody hands the man a mysterious formula…and suddenly Abar isn’t just taking care of business — he’s got POWERS.And these

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00:56:33

The Spook Who Sat By The Door - The Film the FBI...

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2026/08/19

The Spook Who Sat By The Door The Film the FBI Didn’t Want Black America to SeeThis week, Nubius Black and Johnny Deth dig into one of the boldest, most politically explosive films of the 1970s: The Spook Who Sat by the Door.Based on Sam Greenlee’s novel and directed by Ivan Dixon, the film follows Dan Freeman, the CIA’s first Black officer, who learns the agency’s tactics, returns to Chicago, and quietly begins building a revolutionary movement from the streets up.We break down the film’s story,

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01:06:22

Black Deth 101 BLAXPLOITATION CITATION AWARDS

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2026/08/08

Black Deth 101 BLAXPLOITATION CITATION AWARDS The votes are in — and the winners might start some arguments.We’re handing out the first-ever Black Deth 101 Blaxploitation Citation Awards, honoring the best heroes, villains, anti-heroes, fights, soundtracks, fashion, horror characters, and the best film we’ve covered so far.From Truck Turner, Coffy, Cleopatra Jones, Blacula, Shaft, Sugar Hill, Dolemite and more, nobody is safe from judgment.Who won? Who got robbed? And what takes Best Film So

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00:59:32

One Year In - Blaxploitation Classics compete for...

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2026/07/22

Can you dig it? Black Deth 101 has officially been bringing the funk, fear, fights, fashion, and cinematic madness for one full year!In this anniversary episode, Nubius Black and Johnny Deth look back at the films, heroes, villains, soundtracks, wildest moments, and unforgettable characters that defined the show’s first year. From stone-cold detectives and fearless women to smooth-talking hustlers, supernatural soul brothers, outrageous stereotypes, and villains we loved to hate, we revisit the

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00:46:30

Come Back Charleston Blue; Forgotten Classic Black...

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2026/07/01

Black Deth 101 — Come Back Charleston Blue Episode NotesThis week on Black Deth 101, Nubius Black and Johnny Deth head back to Harlem with Come Back Charleston Blue, the 1972 sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem.Godfrey Cambridge returns as Gravedigger Jones, Raymond St. Jacques is back as Coffin Ed Johnson, and this time the boys are chasing a mystery wrapped in Harlem legend, gangland trouble, ghost-story flavor, and one nasty blue straight razor.The story starts with bodies dropping, rumors flying,

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00:47:41

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold - Tamara...

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2026/06/17

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold — Cleo Goes Kung FuThis week on Black Deth 101, Nubius Black and Johnny Deth follow Tamara Dobson’s iconic super-agent overseas for the 1975 sequel Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold. This time, Cleo leaves the streets behind and heads to Hong Kong and Macao, where missing agents, martial arts mayhem, casino corruption, and Stella Stevens’ outrageous Dragon Lady collide in one wild blaxploitation/kung fu mashup.Directed by Charles Bail, the film stars

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00:50:39

BLACULA SCREAMS! Blaxploitation Horror Classic 1970s

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2026/06/03

Scream Blacula Scream — Blacula Gets His Voodoo Groove BackThis week on Black Deth 101, we return to the coffin for Scream Blacula Scream — the 1973 sequel to Blacula, directed by Bob Kelljan and starring the great William Marshall as Prince Mamuwalde, with Pam Grier stepping into the supernatural spotlight as Lisa Fortier. The film was released by American International Pictures and runs about 96 minutes. After the death of a voodoo queen, arrogant Willis Daniels gets passed over for leadership of

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00:44:00

Shaft's Big Score - Blaxploitation Detective Classic...

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2026/05/20

Black Deth 101 — Shaft’s Big Score!Nubius Black & Johnny Deth are back in the cut, and this time the streets are louder, the money is dirtier, and Shaft is moving through New York like a one-man storm.In this episode, we dig into Shaft’s Big Score! — the 1972 sequel that brought Richard Roundtree back as the smoothest private eye in the game, with Gordon Parks once again behind the camera. The first Shaft made the man a legend. This one gives him more action, more attitude, more style, and a

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00:56:50

HELL UP IN HARLEM! Black Caesar's Sweet Revenge: Fred...

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2026/05/06

Hell Up in Harlem — The Sequel to Black CaesarSlide on in… you’re back with Black Deth 101, where the streets talk, the funk walks, and the cinema hits like a back-alley deal gone wrong.This week, Nubius & Johnny break down Hell Up in Harlem, the hard-hitting sequel to Black Caesar, starring the one and only Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs—a man clawing his way back from death’s doorstep.After being gunned down in the streets he once ruled, Tommy ain’t finished—not by a long shot. This time it’s

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00:46:25

Candy Tangerine Man - Blaxploitation Pimp 1975 Movie...

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2026/04/23

Black Deth 101 episode: The Candy Tangerine Man (1975)Slide on in, cool cats… this week Nubius and Johnny cruise through the neon-soaked, streetwise hustle of The Candy Tangerine Man — a slick slice of mid-70s L.A. life where the daytime grind meets the nighttime game.By day, he’s a straight-laced businessman.By night… he’s Candy. 🍊This ain’t your typical blaxploitation pimp flick—it’s a character study wrapped in Cadillac chrome, with a beat that rides somewhere between ambition and illusion.Year:

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01:04:33

GET OUT! Academy Award Winning masterpiece Classice...

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2026/04/08

🎤 Episode Description (Black Deth 101 – Get Out)Slide on in, baby… but don’t get too comfortable.This week on Black Deth 101, Johnny Deth and Nubius peel back the polite smiles and eerie silences of Get Out—the film that flipped horror on its head and made the whole world look twice at a friendly handshake.We take you back to a different kind of nightmare… where the danger ain’t loud—it’s quiet, smiling, and sipping tea. Where compliments cut deep, and “welcome” don’t always mean you’re safe.From

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00:47:27

The Legend of Black Charley - Fred Williamson in The...

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2026/03/25

🎙️ Black Deth 101 – Legend of Black Charley (1972)Slide on in, cool cats… this episode we ride into the dusty, dangerous frontier with Fred Williamson as Black Charley — a man born into chains who breaks free and writes his own legend in blood, grit, and fire.From the ashes of slavery to the edge of outlaw justice, Legend of Black Charley flips the Western on its head and loads it with raw 1970s attitude. Alongside his brothers-in-arms Joshua and Toby, Charley runs, fights, and survives in a world

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00:41:38

Lady Sings the Blues Vs. Billie Holiday’s Real Story,...

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2026/03/13

In this episode of Black Deth 101, Nubius Black and Johnny Deth dis into Lady Sings the Blues (1972), the landmark film that brought Billie Holiday’s life to the screen and launched Diana Ross as a movie star.We had trouble with this one, neither of us liked it as much as we remembered.Released at a time when Hollywood was learning how to tell Black stories to mainstream audiences, Lady Sings the Blues became a major cultural moment — earning five Academy Award nominations and producing Motown’s

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01:00:38

Sinners; Ryan Coogler's Classic of Black Film...

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2026/02/25

Slie on in...In this episode of the Black Death 101 podcast, hosts Nubius Black and Johnny Deth delve into the themes of the film 'Sinners,' exploring its commentary on race relations, spirituality, and the struggles of the African American community during the Jim Crow era. They discuss the dichotomy of good and evil, the role of music as a form of survival, and the cultural implications of the vampire element in the story. The conversation highlights the film's artistic achievements

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00:48:39

Welcome Home Brother Charles aka Soul Vengeance...

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2026/02/14

SummaryIn this episode of theBlaxploitation, Black Deth 101 podcast, hosts Nubius Black and Johnny Deth delve into the world of black exploitation films, focusing on the film 'Welcome Home, Brother Charles.' They explore the social context of the 1970s, character development, themes of revenge, and the unique filmmaking techniques used in the movie. The discussion also touches on cultural commentary regarding black male sexuality and the legacy of the film in contemporary cinema. Through

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00:43:01

Across 110th Street, Classic 1972 Action Police...

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2026/01/31

In this episode of Black Death 101, hosts Rodney Nubius Black and Johnny Deth delve into the world of Blaxploitation cinema, focusing on the film 'Across 110th Street.' They explore the socio-political context of Harlem in the 1970s, character dynamics, and the film's cinematography. The discussion also touches on the cultural impact of the film, its reception by critics, and the legacy it leaves behind in the genre of crime films.TakeawaysThe film is a reflection of the socio-political

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00:40:43

Pam Grier is Friday Foster - Blaxoloitation 101...

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2026/01/14

🎥 BLACK DETH 101 — FRIDAY FOSTER (1975)“The Camera Clicks… Then the Bullets Fly.”She wasn’t hired to stop a conspiracy.She was hired to take pictures.But when Friday Foster walks into the wrong shot, she walks straight into the deadliest political plot Black America has ever seen.In this episode of Black Deth 101, Johnny Deth and Nubius Black dive into one of Pam Grier’s slickest, smartest, and most underrated performances — a blistering blend of fashion, funk, and full-blown paranoia that hits

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00:42:01

SuperFly - Classic Of Black Film Blaxpolitation 101...

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2025/12/31

SummaryIn this episode of Black Death 101, hosts Rodney Nubius Black and Johnny Deth delve into the Blaxploitation classic Superfly. They explore its cultural significance, character dynamics, and the impact of Curtis Mayfield's iconic soundtrack. The conversation critiques the film's portrayal of the drug trade, the role of women, and the editing choices that shape the viewer's experience. Ultimately, they reflect on Superfly's legacy and its influence on future Black

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