The Hot Combs and Popcorn Podcast
Black girls talking about Black cinema. | You can catch us Bi-weekly on Fridays 3PM PST/5PM CST/6PM EST on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify and Buzzsprout!
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Episodes
51 episodes
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
Welcome back to the fun side of Beyonce's internet! If ya'll are thinking we're watching a cute love story this week, think again! We are diving back into the 90s with the comedy thriller, "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate". Have ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:08:28
Waiting to Exhale (1995)
Welcome back! Today we are bringing you a good 90s sisterhood movie. We are reviewing the star-studded classic, “Waiting to Exhale”.Have you seen “Waiting to Exhale”? If you have, let us know what you thought about it! You can send your...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:06:44
Poetic Justice (1993)
Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of HCPC! Today we are bringing you yet another 90's classic. This week's episode is the cult classic, "Poetic Justice"!Have you seen "Poetic Justice"? If you have, let us know what you thoug...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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59:36
Harlem Nights (1989)
Welcome back!! Today we are reviewing Harlem Nights (1989), directed and starring Eddie Murphy. This week may be our shortest episode ever. Is that good, is that bad?? You'll have to find out! Have you seen "Harlem Nights"? If ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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40:39
Boomerang (1992)
Thanks for circling back (pun intended) for another episode of the Box Office! Today we are reviewing a movie starring the hottest actor of the 90s: Eddie Murphy. That's right we are talking about Boomerang tonight!Have you see...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:05:41
Boyz in the Hood (1991)
Happy summer everybody! We hope you’re staying cool in this heat wave. Speaking of heat, we’re presenting you with a summertime classic, Boyz in the Hood!Have you seen Boyz in the Hood? If you have, let us know what yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:09:25
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
Let the church say amen! Do you know why we're happy today? It's because we are saved, sanctified, and back with another episode of the Box Office! We are so blessed to be bringing you the 90s classic: Sister Act 2: Back in the Hab...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:05:58
Sister Act (1992)
Let the church say amen! Do you know why we're happy today? It's because we are saved, sanctified, and back with another episode of the Box Office! We are so blessed to be bringing you the 90s classic: Sister Act!Have ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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58:23
The Color Purple (2023)
*WARNING* This review contains conversations about sensitive material and subjects that may not be suitable for all ages. Viewer/Listerner discretion advised.*Who's ready for round 2?? That's right, this is a double feature! Today we ar...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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53:14
The Color Purple (1985)
*WARNING* This review contains conversations about sensitive material and subjects that may not be suitable for all ages. Viewer/Listener discretion advised.*WELCOMEEEEEE BACK to yet another season of Hot Combs and Popcorn! We are...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:24:42
Cinderella (1997)
Hello and welcome to the FINALE episode of The Box Office Season 2! Today's review was handpicked by Pilot Season S1 winner, Bobbi!! We are discussing Brandy's "Cinderella". Let us know, have you seen "Cinderella"? And what was your favor...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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58:52
Pilot Season: Insecure (2016)
UH OHHHH, back again! Welcome to the season finale, Game 7 if you will! As we all know, “Pilot Season” is Hot Combs and Popcorn Podcast’s analysis series of the pilot episodes of successful black television shows.Today for our season fin...
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1:29:12
The Preacher's Wife (1996)
Happy Holidays everyone! And for this episode specifically, merry Christmas! We wrapped Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, and Courtney B. Vance, the heavy hitters, in one big gift with this review. What are your thoughts on The Pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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55:54
Pilot Season: Sanford and Son (1972)
Heyyyyyy! We're taking it back to the 70s for this new episode of Pilot Season! We are analyzing the 70s classic, "Sanford and Son". Let us know in the comments, have you seen "Sanford and Son"? And how did YOU do in this week's trivia?...
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1:08:12
Malcolm X (1992)
In celebration of the 31st anniversary of this iconic movie, we are reviewing Malcolm X! Denzel, Spike Lee, Angela Bassett, Ruth Carter?! What more can you ask for? Let us know, have you seen this movie before, did you read The Autobio...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:14
Pilot Season: Girlfriends (2000)
Hey y'all! We're here with a new episode of Pilot Season, and this one is for our girlllllfriendsssss. That's right, we are analyzing the popular 2000's show, "Girlfriends"! In the comments below, let us know: Have you seen "Girlfriends"? And h...
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Season 2
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1:12:09
Get Out (2017)
Happy (almost) Halloween!! We're back with a head start to the spooky season with today's review, Get Out .Have you seen Get Out? If you have, let us know what you thought about it! You can send your hot comb rating on IG ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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50:18
Pilot Season: Lovecraft Country (2020)
Hey y'all, did you miss us?? Well we missed you! After a much needed midseason break, we are back in time for spooky season! Our lovely host Bre chose Lovecraft Country as our next successful Black show to discuss.Have you seen Lovecraf...
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Season 2
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53:11
Jason's Lyric (1994)
Hey ya'll! Welcome back to HCPC Podcast! This week we are taking it back to the 90s with the romantic physiological drama: Jason's Lyric.Have you seen Jason's Lyric? If you have, let us know what you thought about it! Did you like it an...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:09
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)
*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains heavy subject matters such as violence against children. This episode is not suitable or appropriate for all ages. Viewer discretion is advised and recommended*Hello and welcome to...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:18
Pilot Season: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
We're back with another episode of pilot season innnnnnn West Philadelphia! That's right, we are analyzing the classic 90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Hosted by Bre, Pilot Season looks into successful Black TV shows and what made them ...
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1:01:19
ATL (2006)
SHAWTY, we back! In this week's episode, we're taking you back to the 99s and 2000s with the southern hit, "ATL" (2006) starring TIP "TI" Harris and Lauren London. We're giving you summertime vibes, so don't miss this episode!You can ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:00:40
Pilot Season: The Jefferson's (1975)
Pilot Season, hosted by Breanna, is back and we are tacking it back to the 70s! Today we are analyzing the popular Black show, "The Jefferson's". Make sure to play along with the trivia questions and let us know how many you got right!Y...
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Season 2
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49:47