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We are very honored to be joined by creator Cheryl Lyn Eaton to talk about her contribution to the Groundbreaking Anthology celebrating the legacy and impact of its Black Super Heroes across the DC Universe titled DC Power along with some of her other projects.

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This week, Les chats with Actor, Director, and Producer Shomari Love. Shomari can be seen starring as Shannon in the upcoming Saban Films thriller Take the Night, set to premiere July 8th, as well as in guest roles in several television shows including Black Lightning, New Amsterdam, and The Chi. We discuss his acting roles, his skill as a percussionist and how that changed his career, what success and community mean to him, and much more. Check it out!

Episode 145 - Character Review - Hal Jordan, Jesse Custer, Black Lightning & She-Hulk

We’re using IGN’s Top 100 Comic Book Heroes list and choosing characters to talk about at random. This episode focuses on Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Jesse Custer (Preacher), Black Lightning & She-Hulk. Discuss the episode over at the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens

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Intro/Outro by Matthew S Mendoza

As we inch toward our hiatus, Noel and Kate wanted to make time to catch up with at least one show recommended by our listeners, so this week on the podcast, we spotlight the first season (really the first half-season) of Netflix’s K-drama It’s Okay Not To Be Okay. A romance and soap sprinkled with fairy tale elements and a heaping helping of trauma, the series may not be for everyone, but it has a lot to recommend it. Before the season spotlight, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with a conflicting Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Kate gives a couple thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, and then we round out the week with plenty of genre, including catching up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an underwhelming DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, an overdue end to the forces arc on The Flash, a surprise reveal on Superman & Lois, and the series finale of Black Lightning. Take a listen, then reach out with your takes on It’s Okay Not To Be Okay as well as the rest of the week’s TV.

Season Spotlight: It’s Okay Not To Be Okay (51:31)

Our Week in TV

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:53)

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (18:00)

Star Wars: The Bad Batch (20:23)

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (24:28)

The Flash (30:08)

Superman & Lois (35:23)

Black Lightning finale (38:43)

Music Featured:  “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield; Theme song to It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

As we inch toward our hiatus, Noel and Kate wanted to make time to catch up with at least one show recommended by our listeners, so this week on the podcast, we spotlight the first season (really the first half-season) of Netflix’s K-drama It’s Okay Not To Be Okay. A romance and soap sprinkled with fairy tale elements and a heaping helping of trauma, the series may not be for everyone, but it has a lot to recommend it. Before the season spotlight, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with a conflicting Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Kate gives a couple thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, and then we round out the week with plenty of genre, including catching up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an underwhelming DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, an overdue end to the forces arc on The Flash, a surprise reveal on Superman & Lois, and the series finale of Black Lightning. Take a listen, then reach out with your takes on It’s Okay Not To Be Okay as well as the rest of the week’s TV.

Season Spotlight: It’s Okay Not To Be Okay (51:31)

Our Week in TV

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:53)

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (18:00)

Star Wars: The Bad Batch (20:23)

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (24:28)

The Flash (30:08)

Superman & Lois (35:23)

Black Lightning finale (38:43)

Music Featured:  “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield; Theme song to It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

Continuing our celebration of our one year anniversary we go through all our old reviews and discuss how we currently feel about each of these shows. Also viewer questions. 

New episodes on the 2nd and 22nd of every month, with interstitial episodes released on the 12th.

If you would like to contact us or recommend a series for us to watch/listen/play/otherwise interact with and review you can email us at CopilotsReview@gmail.com or reach us on Twitter at @copilotsreview, or join the Discord or find all of these options at copilotsreview.simplecast.com. Thanks again!

Also, even though the social media hype has died down, protests have lessened in frequency and it's no longer "trending"; discrimination based on race is still an issue in our country. In fact in addition to our usual link to BLM we are supplying links to organizations that seek to help with the problems of violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander populace, violence that has only unfortunately skyrocketed within the COVID-19 Pandemic. To help and/or educate yourself please follow these links.
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian Pacific Fund

Lastly we want to thank Jessica Kuczynski! She designed our awesome podcast art. You can find her other work, her shop or commission her for original art at her website jessicakuczynski.com or at her twitter.

We’re a week further into spring, which means another week full of finales and premieres. This episode, Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with comedy: the return of A Black Lady Sketch Show and season one of Peacock’s Rutherford Falls. Then we move to reality and catch up with season four of The Great Pottery Throw Down, available on HBO Max, a fruit-filled Top Chef: Portland, and the long-awaited finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Last we head over to genre as Kate shares a few quick thoughts on Black Lightning and Supergirl before both dive in with the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Then it’s over to the DVD Shelf, where we explore the mid-to-late aughts UPN and CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Tune in for our take, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, Everybody Hates Chris, and whatever else you’ve been catching up with lately.

DVD Shelf: Everybody Hates Chris (1:11:06)

Our Week in TV

A Black Lady Sketch Show premiere (8:48)

Rutherford Falls S1 (13:57)

The Great Pottery Throw Down S4 (28:16)

Top Chef: Portland (39:52)

RuPaul’s Drag Race finale (44:44)

Black Lightning (55:39)

Supergirl (59:01)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale (1:00:26)

Music Featured:  “1901” by Phoenix

We’re a week further into spring, which means another week full of finales and premieres. This episode, Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with comedy: the return of A Black Lady Sketch Show and season one of Peacock’s Rutherford Falls. Then we move to reality and catch up with season four of The Great Pottery Throw Down, available on HBO Max, a fruit-filled Top Chef: Portland, and the long-awaited finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Last we head over to genre as Kate shares a few quick thoughts on Black Lightning and Supergirl before both dive in with the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Then it’s over to the DVD Shelf, where we explore the mid-to-late aughts UPN and CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Tune in for our take, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, Everybody Hates Chris, and whatever else you’ve been catching up with lately.

DVD Shelf: Everybody Hates Chris (1:11:06)

Our Week in TV

A Black Lady Sketch Show premiere (8:48)

Rutherford Falls S1 (13:57)

The Great Pottery Throw Down S4 (28:16)

Top Chef: Portland (39:52)

RuPaul’s Drag Race finale (44:44)

Black Lightning (55:39)

Supergirl (59:01)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale (1:00:26)

Music Featured:  “1901” by Phoenix

It’s a week of catchups here at the podcast, with plenty of interesting TV, but only a handful of new series to talk about. Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and a disappointingly reunion-light reunion on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we head to genre with Book 4 of Infinity Train, another The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and questionable developments over at Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the dramatic finale of Queen Sugar. Afterward, it’s over to the DVD Shelf, where we dive into the wacky legal world of Ally McBeal. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV and the specific experience of revisiting late ’90s and early ’00s TV.

DVD Shelf: Ally McBeal (59:44)

Our Week in TV

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (10:00)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (20:51)

Infinity Train Book 4: Duet (26:36)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (31:28)

Black Lightning (41:28)

Queen Sugar finale (46:35)

Music Featured:  “Tearin’ Up My Heart” performed by John Clarence Stewart, Alex Newell, and Skylar Astin from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

It’s a week of catchups here at the podcast, with plenty of interesting TV, but only a handful of new series to talk about. Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and a disappointingly reunion-light reunion on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we head to genre with Book 4 of Infinity Train, another The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and questionable developments over at Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the dramatic finale of Queen Sugar. Afterward, it’s over to the DVD Shelf, where we dive into the wacky legal world of Ally McBeal. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV and the specific experience of revisiting late ’90s and early ’00s TV.

DVD Shelf: Ally McBeal (59:44)

Our Week in TV

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (10:00)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (20:51)

Infinity Train Book 4: Duet (26:36)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (31:28)

Black Lightning (41:28)

Queen Sugar finale (46:35)

Music Featured:  “Tearin’ Up My Heart” performed by John Clarence Stewart, Alex Newell, and Skylar Astin from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

It’s a fairly breezy week here at the podcast, as more shows approach their finales and Noel and Kate continue their exploration of international TV. First we talk through Our Week in TV. We kick things off with season one of The Way of the Househusband, then check in with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, the antepenultimate RuPaul’s Drag Race, the penultimate Queen Sugar, and the finale of Wynonna Earp. Then Batwoman finally does a Ryan episode, Black Lightning airs its backdoor pilot for Painkiller, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier continues to underwhelm. Afterward, we head to the season spotlight and dive in with the first season of the French series Call My Agent, which is available to stream on Netflix. Take a listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.

Season Spotlight: Call My Agent Season 1 (50:58)

Our Week in TV

The Way of the Househusband Season 1 (3:39)

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (8:19)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:37)

Queen Sugar (28:36)

Wynonna Earp finale (29:59)

Batwoman (34:03)

Black Lightning (39:13)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (41:42)

Music Featured:  “Rosanna” performed by Alice Lee from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist; Call My Agent Theme song

It’s a fairly breezy week here at the podcast, as more shows approach their finales and Noel and Kate continue their exploration of international TV. First we talk through Our Week in TV. We kick things off with season one of The Way of the Househusband, then check in with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, the antepenultimate RuPaul’s Drag Race, the penultimate Queen Sugar, and the finale of Wynonna Earp. Then Batwoman finally does a Ryan episode, Black Lightning airs its backdoor pilot for Painkiller, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier continues to underwhelm. Afterward, we head to the season spotlight and dive in with the first season of the French series Call My Agent, which is available to stream on Netflix. Take a listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.

Season Spotlight: Call My Agent Season 1 (50:58)

Our Week in TV

The Way of the Househusband Season 1 (3:39)

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (8:19)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:37)

Queen Sugar (28:36)

Wynonna Earp finale (29:59)

Batwoman (34:03)

Black Lightning (39:13)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (41:42)

Music Featured:  “Rosanna” performed by Alice Lee from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist; Call My Agent Theme song

It’s another very full episode here at the podcast, with catch-ups on several series and plenty of new TV to discuss. First Noel and Kate dive in with their week in TV, starting with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Then we check in with RuPaul’s Drag Race before a roundup from Kate of the other series she’s been catching up on: Allen v. Farrow, Queen Sugar, A Discovery of Witches season two, and Resident Alien. Then it’s superhero talk with Black Lightning and The Flash, and we round out the week with the series finale of DuckTales. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and give our thoughts on the second installment of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, Lovers Rock. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.

DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Lovers Rock (1:12:29)

Our Week in TV

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:42)

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (16:10)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:29)

Allen v. Farrow (34:07)

Queen Sugar (39:44)

A Discovery of Witches Season 2 (43:23)

Resident Alien (44:43)

Black Lightning (47:15)

The Flash (57:23)

DuckTales finale (1:04:13)

Music Featured:  “Best Self” by Lady Bri

It’s another very full episode here at the podcast, with catch-ups on several series and plenty of new TV to discuss. First Noel and Kate dive in with their week in TV, starting with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Then we check in with RuPaul’s Drag Race before a roundup from Kate of the other series she’s been catching up on: Allen v. Farrow, Queen Sugar, A Discovery of Witches season two, and Resident Alien. Then it’s superhero talk with Black Lightning and The Flash, and we round out the week with the series finale of DuckTales. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and give our thoughts on the second installment of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, Lovers Rock. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.

DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Lovers Rock (1:12:29)

Our Week in TV

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:42)

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (16:10)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:29)

Allen v. Farrow (34:07)

Queen Sugar (39:44)

A Discovery of Witches Season 2 (43:23)

Resident Alien (44:43)

Black Lightning (47:15)

The Flash (57:23)

DuckTales finale (1:04:13)

Music Featured:  “Best Self” by Lady Bri

We continue our journey through the TV of decades past this week on the podcast, heading down to Atlanta to spend some time with Designing Women. The hair, the shoulder pads, and of course, those Julia Sugarbaker rants! Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. First we look at the comedies, including the worst called it ever on The Amber Ruffin Show, a relatable Last Week Tonight, and a surprising The Unicorn. Then Kate teases RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and we go long on season 13’s Snatch Game. Over in drama and genre, Kate catches up with Queen Sugar and Wynonna Earp before we talk The Flash and Barry’s new speed-thinking, Kate spoils Noel on the latest developments on Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the finale of WandaVision. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Designing Women, WandaVision, and the rest of the week’s TV!

DVD Shelf: Designing Women (1:04:04)

Our Week in Comedy and Reality

The Amber Ruffin Show (8:54)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (11:55)

The Unicorn (18:52)

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (21:50)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (22:30)

Our Week in Drama and Genre

Queen Sugar (39:38)

Wynonna Earp (41:00)

The Flash (42:01)

Black Lightning (47:11)

WandaVision finale (52:15)

Music Featured:  “Fascinated” by Company B; “Working Man’s Blues” by Johnny Copeland

We continue our journey through the TV of decades past this week on the podcast, heading down to Atlanta to spend some time with Designing Women. The hair, the shoulder pads, and of course, those Julia Sugarbaker rants! Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. First we look at the comedies, including the worst called it ever on The Amber Ruffin Show, a relatable Last Week Tonight, and a surprising The Unicorn. Then Kate teases RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and we go long on season 13’s Snatch Game. Over in drama and genre, Kate catches up with Queen Sugar and Wynonna Earp before we talk The Flash and Barry’s new speed-thinking, Kate spoils Noel on the latest developments on Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the finale of WandaVision. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Designing Women, WandaVision, and the rest of the week’s TV!

DVD Shelf: Designing Women (1:04:04)

Our Week in Comedy and Reality

The Amber Ruffin Show (8:54)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (11:55)

The Unicorn (18:52)

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (21:50)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (22:30)

Our Week in Drama and Genre

Queen Sugar (39:38)

Wynonna Earp (41:00)

The Flash (42:01)

Black Lightning (47:11)

WandaVision finale (52:15)

Music Featured:  “Fascinated” by Company B; “Working Man’s Blues” by Johnny Copeland

On this flight we go into the storm. Experience our electric review of CW's adaptation of DC's Black Lightning. Is this show electrifying enough for you to watch? You might be shocked by our take on it.

New episodes on the 2nd and 22nd of every month, with interstitial episodes released on the 12th.

If you would like to contact us or recommend a series for us to watch/listen/play/otherwise interact with and review you can email us at CopilotsReview@gmail.com or reach us on Twitter at @copilotsreview, or join the Discord or find all of these options at copilotsreview.simplecast.com. Thanks again!

Also, even though the social media hype has died down, protests have lessened in frequency and it's no longer "trending"; discrimination based on race is still an issue in our country. THIS is still one of the best places to start if you are trying to get involved and make a positive change.

Lastly we want to thank Jessica Kuczynski! She designed our awesome podcast art. You can find her other work, her shop or commission her for original art at her website jessicakuczynski.com or at her twitter.