The Side Eye Podcast
di K. Clark, Uptown BobbyStagione 5
You wanna be on top?! Uptown Bobby and K. Clark raise their brows on Netflix's America's Next Top Model documentary, and talk about the show's complicated legacy. The guys also discuss the hot mess that was the BAFTA awards and question whether the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should even matter when it comes to our black musical icons. Black History Comes But 365 Days A Year
In this episode, Uptown Bobby and K. Clark raise their brows on whether Black History Month needs a rebrand. They also talk about the latest revelations from the Epstein files, Ye's latest apology, ICE's ongoing reign of terror in Minnesota, and the 2026 Grammys.Stagione 4
So 2025 was.......yeah. Uptown Bobby and K. Clark raise their eyebrows on the good, the bad and the ugly of the past 12 months. The guys also share their favorite music and movies of the year and predictions for 2026. Bad Blood For The '99 And The 2000
Man, that new T. Swift is...well, we don't know, but we're talkin' about the reaction to it, and what it says about the current state of Swiftdom. Also, thoughts about the horrific ICE raids in Chicago, the 92 percent, and how black folks are always "in it" even if we don't wanna be.Yep, we talkin' about IT. And we saw that photo of B&J with I&J in A.C. We're talkin' about that too. And The Moon Person Goes To...
Ya'll watched the VMAs? We didn't either, so this ain't a recap. More like a fluid, tangent-prone discussion about the rise and fall of the VMAs, MTV and traditional entertainment media, peak CD era corporate greed, Spotify shenanigans, indie artist struggles, A.I., and whether modern listeners even give a f*ck about music.Uptown Bobby and K. Clark do a deep dive (and SPOILER HEAVY) review of Weapons, and speculate on why horror movies are having a pop cultural moment. Plus the guys raise their brows on Kenya Barris and Mike Epps' ill-conceived (yea, that's a nice way to put it) new sitcom idea, Gavin Newsom's meme-assisted ascent to pre-ordained 2028 Democatric candidate and give some positive energy to Lil Nas X. Black America's Big Brudda
Uptown Bobby and K. Clark remember the lives and legacies of Malcolm Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne. and raise a brow on the....complicated (problematic, racist, take ya pick) legacy of Hulk Hogan. The guys also talk about how some black celebs give the cold shoulder to black media.Can Stella Get Her Essence Back?
Was this year's Essence Fest truly festin'? Uptown Bobby and K. Clark talk about the current state of the legendary annual Auntie Con, and what the future may hold for the festival. Plus the guys discuss the Diddy verdict, and debate how Billboard's list of the 75 greatest R&B (solo!) artists stacks up.Uptown Bobby and K. Clark raised their eyebrows on the lawsuit brought against Tyler Perry, and whether it will lead to the mogul's downfall. The guys also talk about Tyler The Creator's recent comments about podcasts, and his.....uncoventional path to becoming a LGBTQ icon, the Chris Brown effect and whether Breezy qualifies for legend status. And Jim Jones' dreams of being a G.O.A.T.