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Presenting the Award-Winning BLACK TRIBBLES, a look at everything in geek culture by the 6-headed hairy hoard of Philly's own Black Tribbles. An insane network of delicious podcasts await you starting with the mothership, BLACK TRIBBLES PRIME, a weekly radio show broadcast on WPPM 106.5FM Philadelphia. Also there's GUTTER TALK weekly comic book shop talk from the Hero Complex in Manayunk and a host of specials.
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402 - OVERWATCH with Richard Ng

Black TribblesSep 27, 2019

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TOP TEN Emcees of All-time (Nov 2014)

TOP TEN Emcees of All-time (Nov 2014)

For Throwback Thursday, we present our first Hip-Hop Summit from Nov 2014 (back at G-Town Radio) where Randy aka R-Son aka SuperTribble and Len aka The BatTribble welcome a council of hip-hop heads for debate, beats, and rhymes about which MC is the BEST MC OF ALL-TIME. 

Nov 12, 202101:42:44
#OCCUPYDAVE aka The Guinness World Record Update

#OCCUPYDAVE aka The Guinness World Record Update

The Tribbles give the Nation the tragic, disturbing, and hilarious update to their infamous Guinness World Record attempt, including their run-in with their new arch-nemesis, a Brit named DAVE.

May 07, 202157:28
473 - Hailing Frequencies are Closed

473 - Hailing Frequencies are Closed

The final BLACK TRIBBLES is rife with audio trouble and tearful good-byes and yet - they're still very funny!

Apr 23, 202102:16:42
Ep 472 - ADVANCING The Countdown To Guinness

Ep 472 - ADVANCING The Countdown To Guinness

The Tribbles announce their partnerships with Advanced Gaming Supplements and Lunchtable and Kennedy introduces the world to...Len's locs.

Apr 09, 202159:12
471 - The Countdown To Guinness 1

471 - The Countdown To Guinness 1

It's Part One of the Countdown to The Guinness World Record Longest Live Podcast where the Tribbles reveal the full schedule of insanity planned for their epic 60-hour endeavor.

Apr 02, 202102:00:06
470 - The TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT Finale

470 - The TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT Finale

It's the Finale - which Toy will join Vibrators, Legos, and Bicycles in the Ultimate Playground to fight it out to see which emerges as the Greatest Toy of them all?

Mar 26, 202101:51:36
469 - The TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT Round 3

469 - The TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT Round 3

Uno or Dongs? Board Games or RPGs? Find out which toy makes it from the playground to the Ultimate Toybox in round 3 of the TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT.

Mar 19, 202101:42:19
468 - The TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT Rd 2

468 - The TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT Rd 2

It's Round 2 of the Totally Toys Toys Toys Tourney. Which plaything will join Vibrators in the Final Four of our annual March Tournament of Madness?

Mar 12, 202102:07:30
467 - The TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT Round 1

467 - The TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT Round 1

Our month-long March of Madness kicks off with Round One of the TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYNAMENT!

Mar 05, 202101:56:10
466 - THE TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS SELECTION SHOW

466 - THE TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS SELECTION SHOW

The Tribbles get ready for their annual March Month of Madness Tournament with their extra-long THE TOTALLY TOYS TOYS TOYS SELECTION SHOW with a surprise bracket finding its way into the match.

Feb 26, 202102:09:06
465 - SHANNON NEWBY presents MUNCH the comic

465 - SHANNON NEWBY presents MUNCH the comic

Writer/director SHANNON NEWBY (Heavy Sedation) fulfills his childhood ambition of creating his own comic book by...creating his own comic book! His Snooby Comics present the alien harvest tale MUNCH.

Feb 19, 202101:29:41
464 - SEBASTIAN JONES of Stranger Comics

464 - SEBASTIAN JONES of Stranger Comics

Writer/ Publisher SEBASTIAN JONES brings his incredible Stranger Comics to the Nation, featuring the history-making book NIOBE. He also happens to be a walking Guy Ritchie movie! TRUST!

Feb 12, 202101:33:05
463 - Author TIM FIELDER of INFINITUM

463 - Author TIM FIELDER of INFINITUM

Author/Illustrator TIM FIELDER has released his Afrofuturistic epic INFINITUM (HarperCollins) to the world after years of working the independent comic book circuit and he has a compelling story to share about he got to this point. Plus the Tribbles reveal more plans for their upcoming Guinness World Record podcast in April.

Feb 05, 202101:37:23
462 - Veloci-Pastor and The Saga of The Black Comic Book Pro

462 - Veloci-Pastor and The Saga of The Black Comic Book Pro

Erik shares his pillars for life, which definitely include lots of bacon the Isaiah introduces the Tribbles to the insanity of the Veloci-Pastor. Ariell talks about the necessity of the upcoming Access Guide to the Black Comic Book Community.

Jan 29, 202101:41:52
461 - Welcome to Tribble Nation now R.I.P.

461 - Welcome to Tribble Nation now R.I.P.

The Tribbles celebrate the new day of the new administration including the glory that is Bernie Sanders before turning to the business at hand which is to induct posthumously some overdue Tribbles into the Nation, including 'Tiny' Lister, Robin Williams, Prince, and others.

Jan 22, 202101:59:57
460 - GUINNESS WORLD RECORD PREVIEW: I Love Ororo

460 - GUINNESS WORLD RECORD PREVIEW: I Love Ororo

The Black Tribbles will attempt the world's longest live podcast in April 2021 and they give a preview of the many special features they have planned, including the hilarious I LOVE ORORO

Jan 15, 202101:57:49
459 - What Did You Say About WW84 and SOUL?

459 - What Did You Say About WW84 and SOUL?

Somehow 'assless chaps' gets on the agenda but eventually the Tribbles open 2021 with reviews of Disney/Pixar's SOUL and Warner Bros' WONDER WOMAN 1984.

Jan 08, 202102:00:02
458 - SPACEHEADS 2020 V2 Black Power Conjunction

458 - SPACEHEADS 2020 V2 Black Power Conjunction

The Black Tribbles hold their final SPACEHEADS episode ever just in time to coincide with the coming Jupiter & Saturn Conjunction and its potential influence on the African Diaspora.

Dec 18, 202002:04:28
457 - SPACEHEADS 2020 V1 Brothers In Space

457 - SPACEHEADS 2020 V1 Brothers In Space

The Tribbles look at the Year in Space Exploration, from the triumphs and setbacks of SpaceX's missions, the history of Black astronauts and the ISS reaching a momentous zenith, the search for a better 'evacuation' and the rise of a new Buckaroo Banzai.  

Dec 11, 202001:58:46
456 - CIRROC LOFTON of Star Trek Deep Space Nine

456 - CIRROC LOFTON of Star Trek Deep Space Nine

CIRROC LOFTON of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fame tells stories of his days on the Paramount lot, playing ball with Kobe Bryant, his secret life as a Renaissance Man, and the creation of Best Tribble Designation Ever! TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES AHEAD.

Dec 04, 202001:50:03
SPOILER ALERT - The Other History of DC Universe and Seven To Eternity

SPOILER ALERT - The Other History of DC Universe and Seven To Eternity

The Spoilers review volume one of Rick Remender's fantasy drama SEVEN TO ETERNITY and give an electrifying exploration of John Ridley's THE OTHER HISTORY OF DC UNIVERSE.

Nov 29, 202002:02:28
455 - WORLD'S FINEST NIGHT

455 - WORLD'S FINEST NIGHT

LEN The BatTribble and SuperTribble aka RANDY talk PS5 and Miles Morales with someone named Dante (We think he's a Tribble) and chat up Batman/Catwoman, stuff we do that no one knows, Anissa Kate aka Wonder Porn,Wonder and more. PLus the Tribble debut of WORLD'S FINEST.

Nov 26, 202001:31:13
454 - DARALYSE LYONS Demystifys Diversity

454 - DARALYSE LYONS Demystifys Diversity

Author/podcaster DARALYSE LYONS (Demystifying Diversity) shares her story of learning to live fully bi-racial from her mother's example and how it has informed her work in sharing stories, no matter that color or shade. PLus WONDER WOMAN 1984 vs SOUL.

Nov 20, 202001:47:01
GUTTER TALK - American Ronin 2, Getting It Together 2, Punchline 1, Mistakonic 1, Scarenthood 1

GUTTER TALK - American Ronin 2, Getting It Together 2, Punchline 1, Mistakonic 1, Scarenthood 1

The Gutter Talk Bunch play spoiler and review American Ronin 2, Getting It Together 2, Punchline 1, Mistakonic 1, and Scarenthood 1

Nov 16, 202001:38:45
453 - BEYOND THE BOT

453 - BEYOND THE BOT

YEDOYE TRAVIS and CRISTAL MARIE of Beyond The Bot talk anime, anime, anime, anime, and life with anime. 

Nov 13, 202001:59:09
SPOILER ALERT Batman 102, Crossover 1, US Agent 1, Wolverine Black White + Blood

SPOILER ALERT Batman 102, Crossover 1, US Agent 1, Wolverine Black White + Blood

The Gutter Talk bunch share their ideas for a new direction for  Wolverine, remember Batman enemies didn’t know his name, and offer  spoiler reviews of BATMAN #102, CROSSOVER #1, U.S.AGENT #1, and WOLVERINE: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #1

Nov 09, 202001:29:44
452 - HEY TRIBBLES, LET ME ASK YOU SUMTHIN'

452 - HEY TRIBBLES, LET ME ASK YOU SUMTHIN'

The Tribbles get a touch political about the state of America during this election, play Dear Abby to the married-but-worried and answer some of the craziest geekiest questions in the world!

Nov 06, 202002:01:01
451 - CALL OF CTHULHU part two

451 - CALL OF CTHULHU part two

The Black Tribbles TRY to finish this bout with the CALL OF CTHULHU but somewhere along the line, insanity gets in the way.

Oct 30, 202002:05:13
450 - CALL OF CTHULHU part one

450 - CALL OF CTHULHU part one

The Horror Tribble (Gabe) leads her furry companions back to the days of Prohibition-era Harlem where an unassuming collection of 'investigators' have a ghastly scene of blood, gore, and booze literally fall into their laps. PLUS - We check in with The Roddenberries on their busy COVID days.

Oct 23, 202002:00:33
Ep. 10 ~ Full Circle - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE OF LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Ep. 10 ~ Full Circle - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE OF LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

The Tribbles welcome back Vincent Williams of the Micheaux Mission and the Philadelphia Inquirer's Elizabeth Wellington for a full review of the season finale of HBO's hit horror series.

Oct 20, 202001:24:17
449 - The History of THE BOOGEYMAN

449 - The History of THE BOOGEYMAN

The History of the urban legend (or ancient legend, in fact) called THE BOOGEYMAN gets picked apart by The Black Tribbles in their unique geeky way.

Oct 16, 202001:41:22
Ep. 9 Rewind 1921 - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Ep. 9 Rewind 1921 - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

The Tulsa Massacre of 1921 is played out in eerie detail on Lovecraft Country but the true tragedy of the episode is evidenced in Montrose. And Hippolyta returns!

Oct 13, 202001:02:29
448 - SCAREPARDY

448 - SCAREPARDY

The Black Tribbles play a horrified game of SCAREPARDY, brought to you by Tales From The Hood 3

Oct 09, 202001:35:12
Ep. 8 Jig-A-Bobo - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Ep. 8 Jig-A-Bobo - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Young Diana Freeman runs from a harrowing day of racism and the supernatural in the wake of one of the most tragic days in American History - the funeral of Emmitt Till. Oh, and other stuff happens with our cast, too. Special guest - ELIZABETH WELLINGTON of the Philadelphia Inquirer

Oct 06, 202001:33:52
447 - EXTEMPORIZED HORROR THEATER

447 - EXTEMPORIZED HORROR THEATER

The Black Tribbles attempt to put on an original radio horror drama right in your earbuds. The results are typically insane and hilarious.

Oct 02, 202001:55:53
Ep. 7 - The SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Ep. 7 - The SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

The show catches up with Tic and Leti and even has time for a reconciliation between Leti and Ruby, but the moment belongs to Hippolyta and her journey into Afrofuturism.

Sep 29, 202001:08:45
446 - Meet THE AWAY TEAM

446 - Meet THE AWAY TEAM

The BatTribble inexplicitly beams off the show just in time for Kennedy and her new podcasting partner, cosplayer superb TONY RAY, to introduce their new Star Trek improv podcast THE AWAY TEAM to the Tribble Nation.

Sep 25, 202001:58:51
Ep. 6 Meet Me in Daegu - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Ep. 6 Meet Me in Daegu - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Jamie Chung is the star of the episode as Lovecraft Country takes us to the Korean War circa 1950 and the origins of Ji-Ah and Atticus' tumultuous affair.

Sep 22, 202001:21:44
GUTTER TALK - The Infinite DC Universe

GUTTER TALK - The Infinite DC Universe

WarnerMedia and DC Comics have announced that the DC Universe streaming service will be SHAZAMING into DC Universe Infinite in January 2021, substituting its slate of first-run shows for digital comic books. What does this mean for YOU the reader and YOU the retailer?

Sep 20, 202033:12
445 - The DC FANDOME Report

445 - The DC FANDOME Report

The Tribbles give their opinions - which are all over the place and REAL - on the news coming out DC Fandome as well as the latest in Marvel casting announcements, all without their Caped Crusading leader who is riddled with technical challenges.

Sep 18, 202002:01:41
Ep. 5 Strange Case - The Safe Tribble Travel Guide to Lovecraft Country

Ep. 5 Strange Case - The Safe Tribble Travel Guide to Lovecraft Country

VINCENT WILLIAMS of the Micheaux Mission joins the Tribbles to talk about all the false faces in this game-changing episode of Lovecraft Country. The scenes are not for the timid but the gore has nothing on the real systemic horror on display.

Sep 15, 202001:18:30
444 - WILL NGUYEN The Star Trek Communist

444 - WILL NGUYEN The Star Trek Communist

A full night of Star Trek geekery and Communist talking points bumping heads as the Tribbles welcome WILL NGUYEN, The Star Trek Communist to the virtual studio.

Sep 11, 202002:01:29
Ep. 4 A History of Violence - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Ep. 4 A History of Violence - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Lovecraft crosses with pulp when Atticus, Leti, and Montrose out on their Indiana Jones' fedoras for a raucously drenched adventure into the horrors of ancient colonialism.

Sep 08, 202001:12:59
GUTTER TALK - Ray Fisher vs The JLA

GUTTER TALK - Ray Fisher vs The JLA

Actor Ray Fisher has raised serious allegations against the producers of the DCEU's Justice League but its all shrouded in mystery, macabre, and...meh! We unpack it all in GUTTER TALK.it's

Sep 07, 202056:29
443 - CHILLING w THE TRIBBLES 2020

443 - CHILLING w THE TRIBBLES 2020

The Tribbles just turn on the mics and chat it up about Chadwick Boseman, Joe Ruby and Scooby-Doo, movie theaters in the days of COVID, and much more stuff.

Sep 04, 202001:59:45
Ep. 3 Holy Ghost - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Ep. 3 Holy Ghost - THE SAFE TRIBBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Lovecraft Country has been hitting on all cylinders but with the creepiness and prescience of episode 3, it crushes the ball over the fence. Jurnee Smollett smolders again in the lead story, but Aujuane  Ellis and Wunmi Masaku stand out in ancillary roles. 

Sep 01, 202001:24:34
GUTTER TALK - Farewell to Chadwick Boseman

GUTTER TALK - Farewell to Chadwick Boseman

The Spoiler Alert crew of Len, JD, Noel, and Brian pay honors to the fallen actor and 'superhero', Chadwick Boseman.

Aug 31, 202032:58
442 - WHAT THE F#CK NOW? A Conversation about Kenosha and More

442 - WHAT THE F#CK NOW? A Conversation about Kenosha and More

IN the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting and the violent uprisings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the crew has an open dialogue with their listeners (Tribbles and Trolls alike) in search of solutions after the rage and weariness have been expressed. Cosplay, anyone?

Aug 28, 202001:58:50
Safe Tribble Travel Guide to Lovecraft Country 2 - Whitey's On The Moon

Safe Tribble Travel Guide to Lovecraft Country 2 - Whitey's On The Moon

Uncle George stumbles onto the History of Braithwhite family and its  Ancient Dawn while Atticus and Letitia are confronted by some very disturbing circumstances on the 2nd episode of HBO's new fantasy horror series.

Aug 25, 202001:11:47
441 - TOP 10 Protagonists of All-Time

441 - TOP 10 Protagonists of All-Time

What is a Protagonist? Listen to the Tribbles debate that very question as they create their definitive list of the TOP TEN PROTAGONISTS OF ALL-TIME...withOUT Batman!

Aug 21, 202002:13:32