Episode 11 "Black Kun"
Season 1, Episode 11, Oct 16, 2019, 03:40 AM
In this episode of the Ninja Please Podcast, we discuss Blackface in cosplay, the definition and existence of "High Art", Marvel & DC News and many other hot topics.
Welcome to another edition of the Ninja Please Podcast. It's HOLO Season!!!! we open today’s episode up with some autumn nature stories.
(00:08:21) Intro - Intro @10:26 we get to clear up Why Makyo is now Makyo Metal and no Longer Makyo Kun not to be mistaken for
"Makyo Coon"
(00:14:25) - What is Blackface? The Ninjas Discuss the hot button issue of Blackface as the BBC reports that Professional Cosplayer @Livanart Got banned from a comic con contest for what was described as an "unintentional, yet appreciation of a favorite character" aka Blackface. Did she go too far? The ninjas discuss what is Blackface, what it means to not only cosplayers but Cosplayers of color. Black with the assistance of @Melanitecoscrafts breaks down the ramifications of the controversial act, and our professional cosplayer Makyo Metal chimes in with what he believes is a method to prevent the practice going forward.
(00:27:47) The nInjas close out the Blackface discussion with a conversation on representation in the anime and gaming industry from a character perspective and walk through first-hand experiences of racism that they have witnessed and unfortunately been the victim of at comic conventions.
(00:45:00) A story featuring NBA Legend and Marvel Comic Writer Kareem Abdul-Jaber causes The Trio to have a bit of a hot take on the idea of what qualifies as art, more specifically High Art.
(00:59:29) “Joker” arguably the most popular and viral Post Summer cinema sensation. It has sparked many headlines, many quotes, many lists, and many debates. The ninja trio adds fuel to the fire as they add their 2 cents on many topics concerning the famed charismatic viral villain.
(01:08:46) More Spiderman news !!! With the sinister six and Venom crossover all but inevitable The Ninjas speculate the many What ifs. Also, The ninjas touch on the budding buzz of the All-Female Marvel Movie and Starman makes a few bold predictions.
(01:24:34) With Crisis on Infinite Earths drawing closer and closer Makyo and Black give all the details on the upcoming Major Crossover Television event.