Introducing: Our Ancestors Were Messy

Introducing: Our Ancestors Were Messy

Author: Lemonada Media and BBC March 27, 2025 Duration: 1:02:29
We wanted to share an episode of one of our favorite new podcasts, Our Ancestors Were Messy, hosted by one of PCDC's favorite guests: Nichole Hill. A Victorian Era love triangle rocks the elites of DC and the Washington Bee newspaper is on the scene, thrilled to cover every scandalous detail! To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com. To access bonus content and support this independent production visit https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com. For more information about Black Storytelling Week visit https://www.blackstorytellingweek.com. Check out The Washington Bee digitized and stored at The Library of Congress. The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com). This week's guest is Jonquilyn Hill (@jonquilynhill)Executive Producer A.A. HernandezSound design by Helena de Groot (https://www.helenadegroot.me/about)Story Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina)Research Producer Chioke I'Anson (https://www.chiokeianson.com)Story Editing by Shonte Hill  As promised, the recipe for the Dick Francis Special. Enjoy! https://imbibemagazine.com/dick-francis-special/ Episodes release bi-weekly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever find yourself in a heated discussion about whether a beloved movie sequel actually holds up, or which album from a legendary artist is truly their masterpiece? That passionate, sometimes delightfully petty, energy is exactly what fuels Pop Culture Debate Club with Ronald Young Jr.. This isn't about dry analysis; it's a weekly arena where two superfans, armed with deep knowledge and pure conviction, go head-to-head. Host Ronald Young Jr. presides as the thoughtful moderator, listening as guests make their case for everything from the best TV finale to the most overrated band, turning subjective tastes into compelling sport. You'll hear the genuine enthusiasm and detailed arguments that only true devotees can muster, all while considering where your own loyalties lie. It's a celebration of having strong opinions and the fun of defending them, brought to you by Lemonada Media and the BBC. Tune into this podcast for a smart, lively, and often hilarious reminder that in the world of pop culture, the debate is just as entertaining as the art itself. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair to the best kind of late-night conversation, one where everyone is certain they're right, and the journey to find out is the whole point.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 53

Pop Culture Debate Club with Ronald Young Jr.
Podcast Episodes
Introducing: Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:17
This week we wanted to share another great podcast from the BBC that you might enjoy – Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley. Lucy travels back in time to revisit the unthinkable crimes of 19th century murderesses from the UK,…
Bachelor Nation: Bachelor/ette x Bachelor in Paradise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:37
Which is the better franchise: the original Bachelor/Bachelorette or the spin-off, Bachelor in Paradise? Podcast host Traci Thomas loves the original franchise while radio host Mariah Smith prefers the spin-off, and they…
Book Format: Audio x Paper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:34
It’s our first literary – and marital – debate! Which is the best way to consume books: audiobooks or paper books? Essayist and critic Maris Kreizman prefers to listen to her books while comedian Josh Gondelman wants to…
Worst TV Lawyer: Will Gardner x Rusty Sabich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:06
Who is the worst lawyer on TV? Author and TV writer Samantha Irby says it’s Will Gardner from The Good Wife and writer and podcast host Josie Duffy Rice picks Rusty Sabich from Presumed Innocent. One’s a prosecutor, the…
On-Screen Portrayal of Motherhood: Better Things x Auntie Mame [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:25
What is the best on-screen depiction of motherhood? Parenting columnist Amil Niazi picks the TV show Better Things and journalist Jane Marie chooses the 1958 movie Auntie Mame, leaving Aminatou Sow with the unenviable ta…
Lifetime Movie: Jackie’s Back! x Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:53
Which made-for-TV movie on the Lifetime Network is the best of all time? The co-hosts of The Deep Dive take sides, with Jessica St. Clair choosing Jackie’s Back! (1999) and June Diane Raphael picking the 2016 remake of M…
Real Housewives: RHONY x Beverly Hills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:19
Which Real Housewives franchise is the best of all time: New York or Beverly Hills? The Watch What Crappens podcast co-hosts square off – Ben Mandelker is team RHONY while Ronnie Karam is repping Beverly Hills – to try a…
Movie Feast: In the Mood for Love x The Menu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:48
Which feast from a film would you most want to eat? Podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway would like to slurp up the noodles from In the Mood for Love (2000) while podcaster and cookbook author Dan Pashman craves the cheeseburger…
Hip Hop Movie: CB4 x House Party [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:05
What is the most important hip hop movie of all time? Journalist Bomani Jones says it’s House Party (1990), while rapper Fat Tony picks CB4 (1993). After hearing from both sides, Aminatou Sow must choose one as the winne…
TV Cast Hang: Community x New Girl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:20
Which TV ensemble would make for a better hang: journalist Candice Lim’s choice of New Girl or audio producer Ronald Young Jr.’s pick of Community? That’s up to Aminatou Sow to decide! Would you rather spend time with a…