Black & A Half

Episode #169: Yola Lu and Uncomfortable, The Series

Friend, comedian, and actor Yola Lu joins Silas and Samantha to discuss her move to many years ago to Austin, TX, the comedy scene out there, and what it was like starring in her first film.

Episode #168: Returning To Stage

Silas & Samantha discuss returning to the comedy stage for the first time post-pandemic, AGT auditions that make Silas cry, and what a one man show should look like.

Episode 167: Black & A Half Reviews – Black Widow & Cosmic Sin

This is a Black & A Half Reviews edition with a special guest…Sierra Lindenstein. Silas & Sierra review the new Marvel film Black Widow and Silas alone reviews the film Cosmic Sin on Netflix.

Episode #166: Brittany Allyson: Autotelic

Samantha Rund returns from her baby hiatus to chat with Silas and their special guest, actor and singer/songwriter, Brittany Allyson. Silas and Brittany had shared the screen in an Amazon commercial a few years ago. When he heard she had…

Episode #165: Film Reviews: Luca & The Tomorrow War with Guest Brian Trendler

Brian Trendler joins Silas for this episode to discuss the films Luca & The Tomorrow War.

Good on Paper – Film Review

Good On Paper (2021)R ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 32mWritten by Iliza ShlesingerDirected by ‎Kimmy Gatewood THE CAST Iliza Shlesinger, Ryan Hansen, Margaret Cho, and Rebecca Rittenhouse. THE STORY (In their own words) After years of putting her career first, a stand-up comic meets a…

Episode #164: Pamela Turpen & Dancing Through Life

Actor, Dancer, and all around great human, Pamela Turpen stopped by the show to chat with Silas and Samantha. They discuss the journey of their careers in the live arts and Pamela shares the events that led to her retirement…

Fatherhood – Film Review

Fatherhood (2021)PG-13 ‧ Comedy/Drama ‧ 1h 49mWritten by screenplay by Paul Weitz and Dana Stevens, based on a memoir by Matthew LogelinDirected by ‎Paul Weitz THE CAST Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Frankie R. Faison, Lil Rel Howery, DeWanda Wise, Anthony Carrigan, Melody…

In The Heights – Film Review

In The Heights (2021)PG-13‧ Musical/Drama ‧ 2h 23mWritten by by Quiara Alegría Hudes Music by Lin-Manuel MirandaDirected by ‎Jon M. Chu THE CAST Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, and Jimmy Smits THE STORY A…

Episode #163: Tales of Ethics, Cryptocurrency, And Metal

Musician, comedian, and former wrestler Jay Middleton joins Samantha and Silas to ethics, Cryptocurrency, what it’s like doing missionary work, and Jay answers the 7 questions.