There's Something About Dolemite

In this episode, host Brandon Jenkins speaks with filmmaker and writer David F. Walker. Walker is known for his work in graphic novels and comics such as "Shaft," "Luke Cage," and more. He spoke with Brandon about how the blaxploitation era's legacy continues on today and reminisced on meeting Rudy Ray Moore before he passed. This Episode's Blaxploitation Watch List: Dolemite (1975) Three The Hard Way (1974) Black Caesar (1973) Shaft (1971) The Spook Who Sat By The Door (1973) Across 110th Street (1972) The Mack (1973) Cooley High (1975) Human Tornado (1976) Foxy Brown (1974)

In this episode, host Brandon Jenkins speaks with Stephane Dunn, author of "Baad Bitches & Sassy Supermamas: Black Power Action Films". They discuss the portrayal of women in blaxploitation films by looking at Pam Grier's "Foxy Brown", Tamara Dobson's "Cleopatra Jones," and more. This Episode's Blaxploitation Watch List: Coffy (1973) Cleopatra Jones (1973) Foxy Brown (1974) Shaft (1971) Super Fly (1972) Black Caesar (1973) Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song (1971) Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

In this episode, host Brandon Jenkins speaks with Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter. They discuss her role in designing the costumes for Netflix's Dolemite Is My Name, the impact of black fashion in the 70's, and more. This Episode's Blaxploitation Watch List: Dolemite Is My Name (2019) Superfly (1972) The Mack (1973) Dolemite (1975)

There's Something About Dolemite is the official podcast for the new Netflix film "Dolemite Is My Name". Throughout the season, host Brandon Jenkins explores how the blaxploitation era and comedian Rudy Ray Moore's "Dolemite" have had a lasting impact on black culture. There's Something About Dolemite officially drops on October 22.