Magic, Movies, and Melanin is the podcast where culture, cinema, and representation are all jam packed! Hosted by E, each episode will dive into iconic films, unforgettable performances, and the magic of storytelling—through the lens of Black excellence. From nostalgic favorites to modern masterpieces, we celebrate the impact of melanin in media and the legacies of the stars who shaped our world. Tune in for thoughtful discussions and personal reflections of some of your favorites!
The Cheetah Girls 2: Can Friendship Survive the Glow-Up?
The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006) · Aug 26, 2026
Good Burger (1997): Kenan & Kel, 90s Nickelodeon Nostalgia and a Cult Classic | Season 3 Finale
Good Burger (1997) · Mar 6, 2026
Up, Up and Away (2000): Black Superheroes Before the MCU!
Up, Up, and Away (2000) · Feb 20, 2026
The Color of Friendship Review: Disney, Apartheid, and the Racism We Were Taught to Ignore
The Color of Friendship (2000) · Feb 13, 2026
The Lizzie McGuire Movie Review (2003)
The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) · Jan 30, 2026
Brandy’s Cinderella Is Still THAT Girl (1997 Review)
Cinderella (1997) · Jan 24, 2026
From Awkward to Royal: A Deep Dive into The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries (2001) · Jan 17, 2026
Jingle Jangle: A Little Christmas Magic And Soul
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) · Dec 24, 2025
The Santa Clause Revisited: Christmas Magic With Questions
The Santa Clause (1994) · Dec 19, 2025
Life-Size (2000): Tyra, Lilo and That Eve Doll That Made You Believe
Life-Size (2000) · Nov 27, 2025
Seventeen Again: The Mowry Twins and the Multiverse of Melanin
Seventeen Again (2000) · Nov 22, 2025
Twitches Review: The Bond Beats The Darkness!
Twitches (2005) · Nov 5, 2025
Role-Playing Moms, Dennis Rodman, and a Mummy Named Harold: Revisiting Under Wraps (1997)
Under Wraps (1997) · Oct 18, 2025
Don’t Look Under the Bed: Fear, Imagination & Growing Up Too Fast
Don't Look Under the Bed (1999) · Oct 1, 2025
Bow Wow’s Big Shot: Our Like Mike Sendoff
Like Mike (2002) · Jun 3, 2025
Angels With Attitude: Angels in the Outfield ft. Sauce Brady
Angels in the Outfield (1994) · May 26, 2025
Basketball Biopics and Twins: The Double Teamed Episode
Twins (1988) · May 20, 2025
The Roll Bounce Episode
Roll Bounce (2005) · May 5, 2025
D3: New Ducks, Same Fight!
D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) · Apr 28, 2025
Quack Attack: Breaking Down D2
D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) · Apr 21, 2025
Weighing In On Heavyweights
Heavyweights (1995) · Apr 14, 2025
Sandlot. Baseball. Forevurrrrrr!
The Sandlot (1993) · Apr 7, 2025
Soul Skaters 4 Life! A Brink! Review
Brink! (1998) · Mar 31, 2025
Split at Birth: The Parent Trap (Season Finale!)
The Parent Trap (1998) · Jan 20, 2025
Diggin’ Deep With D-Tent: Holes 2003
Holes (2003) · Jan 7, 2025
When Angels Visit: A Preacher’s Wife Retrospective
The Preacher's Wife (1996) · Dec 16, 2024
Higher Notes: Lessons from Sister Act II
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) · Nov 26, 2024
Road Trippin’ with Goofy and Max: A Goofy Movie Review
A Goofy Movie (1995) · Nov 22, 2024
Morphin’ Through the 90s: Power Rangers, Zords, and Missing Legends
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) · Nov 7, 2024
Smart House: The Future of 90s Tech
Smart House (1999) · Oct 28, 2024
Halloweentown: Spells, Pumpkins, and Chaos!
Halloweentown (1998) · Oct 22, 2024
Witch Please: Casting Spells on Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus (1993) · Oct 15, 2024
We’re Cheetahlicious: A ‘Cheetah Girls’ Movie Review with @justaddatiara
The Cheetah Girls (2003) · Sep 30, 2024
The King’s Voice: Honoring James Earl Jones and the Legacy of The Lion King
The Lion King (1994) · Sep 10, 2024