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Happy New Year to our staunch Afronerd Radio supporters and listeners!  So it's off to the races with our first Grindhouse broadcast for 2022 airing this Sunday at 6 p.m. eastern on BTalk 100.  Check out your cosmically empowered AFROnerdists hosts as they muse on the following topics:  discussing the obvious-our predictions for the ensuing year in pop culture; #Snyderverse, #DCEU, and "Justice League" have been trending on Twitter for the last 24-48 hours including rumors that the upcoming Flash film will dismantle the preceding Snyder canon and introduce a female-led Justice League;  more sadness for the top of the year-legendary comedic actress,  Betty White (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls) passes a few weeks shy of 100 years of age;  groundbreaking Blaxploitation filmmaker and actor, Max Julien (The Mack, Thomasine & Bushrod) dies at 88; 

The highly-anticipated Cobra Kai Netflix streaming series returns for a fourth season;  HBO Max' Young Justice S4 closes out its mid-season finale with fans already gearing up for a #renewYoungJustice campaign; Dburt continues to lament the possibility that the sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever might turn out to be a bust.  Alleged details are being reported that the Wakanda soundtrack will include substandard black pop acts that have very little to do with the franchise's African and Afro-futuristic themes;  lastly, Black Girls Code founder, Kimberly Bryant is being ousted from the nonprofit organization she started in 2011 due to allegations of workplace impropriety.

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Hi everyone! Today I want to discuss which picks I got correct and which ones I got wrong! So, let’s get started! I predicted that the Packers would beat the Browns 30-23, but the final score was 24-22 Packers over the Browns. The Browns came so close to beaten the Packers, but they fell just short. Part of it was because the Packer’s defense got away with the holding call that could have put the Browns in a much better position to win the game. I predicted that the Colts would beat the Cardinals 27-24, but the final score was 22-16 Colts over the Cardinals. The Cardinals just made a lot of miscues such as penalties, missed kicks, some turnovers, dropped balls, intentional grounding call in the end zone for a safety and failed to score 20 points or more. The defense of the Cardinals was pretty much did a good job at stopping the run after they got gashed on the first play against the Colts offense. The Colts defense was able to hold off the Cardinals offense and I have to give the Colts some credit for it. Now, I would say that if the Cardinals wide receiver AJ Green did not drop that ball that he was wide open on 2^nd down when the Cardinals had the lead 13-12 over the Colts and the kicker Matt Prater not missed any kicks, then, I believe that would have been a different game and the Cardinals could have won the game. They have lost 3 straight and they continue to struggle at home. I predicted that the Rams would beat the Vikings 30-27, but the final score was 30-23 Rams over the Vikings. My prediction was so close!!! I was just 4 points away from being right!!! I predicted that the Eagles would beat the Giants 34-13, but the final score was 34-10 Eagles over the Giants. My prediction there was also so close!!!! I was just 3 points over from being right!!!! I predicted that the Bills would beat the Patriots 31-27, but the final score was 33-21 Bills over the Patriots. I predicted that the Bengals would beat the Ravens 24-17, but the final score was 41-21 Bengals over the Ravens. The Ravens just continue to fall down and possibly missing the playoffs. I predicted that the Buccaneers would beat the Panthers 35-28, but the final score was 32-6 Buccaneers over the Panthers. I predicted that the Raiders would beat the Broncos 23-20, but the final score was 17-13 Raiders over the Broncos. I predicted that the Chiefs would beat the Steelers 38-30, but the final score was 36-10 Chiefs over the Steelers in a huge blowout. Nobody showed up at all for the Steelers in that game and everyone on the Chiefs did. I predicted that the Cowboys would beat the Football Team 34-27, but the final score was 56-14 Cowboys over the Football Team in huge blowout. The Cowboys just absolutely crushed the Football Team! The offense and defense made their lives miserable for the Football Team and they were not ready to play against Dallas. That is the highest points that the Cowboys have scored in NFL history!

I predicted that the Chargers would beat the Texans 42-24, but the final score was 41-29 Texans over the Chargers in a big upset. That loss was just so devastating for the Chargers because they were supposed to win this game and they blew it. I mean, how do you lose to a team that is so god awful?! Maybe the Texans just want to play spoiler, but still! I predicted that the Seahawks would beat the Bears 24-13, but the final score was 25-24 Bears over the Seahawks. The Bears came back and won the game after they were down 24-17. This is what Pete Carroll should have said if he wanted to say it. “We Know Who We Thought They Were. And We Let Them Off The Hook!” This is the words that Dennis Green said when the Cardinals lost to the Bears when they came back and beat the Cardinals that night. But it is just me lol. I predicted that the Saints would beat the Dolphins 32-26, but the final score was 20-3 Dolphins over the Saints. The Saints offense could not score a touchdown because the defense of the Dolphins played outstanding football and the Dolphins are just red hot right now and they are 8-7 on the season. They might even sneak into the playoffs. But they would need to get some help first.

So, I have gotten 11 out of 14 picks correct! Now, let’s get to the week 17 picks, shall we?! The first game I will predict is the Jaguars @Patriots game. The Patriots can clinch their playoff spot with a win and if the Dolphins lose, Raiders lose, Chargers lose, Ravens lose, Steelers lose, or Bills win. I think the Patriots will beat the Jaguars and possibly make the playoffs 45-10 because I think that one of those teams I imagined will lose. The next game I will predict is the Rams @Ravens game. This is going to be a big game especially for the Rams. The Rams can clinch the NFC West if they win and if the Cardinals lose. The Ravens are falling down at the worst time. Now, Lamar Jackson might be able to come back and play tomorrow which it would be a big boost for the Ravens because right now they need him right now. If he comes back, then I think the Ravens have a shot at winning, but if he does not come back, then I think that they will lose again. I know that the Rams might pull off a win over the Ravens, but I’m actually going to pick the Ravens to beat the Rams in a close game 29-26. The next game I will predict is the Buccaneers @Jets game. I think the Buccaneers will handle business easily by beating the Jets 48-17. The next game I will predict is the Falcons @Bills game. The Bills can clinch their playoff spot with a win, tie, Ravens loss, Chargers, Raiders, Dolphins, Steelers, or Patriots loss. I do think the Bills will beat the Falcons 41-24 and clinch their playoff spot. The next game I will predict is the Chiefs @Bengals game. This is going to be a really close game. The Chiefs have clinched the AFC West division title. The Bengals can clinch the AFC North division title with the win or Ravens loss most likely. I don’t think the Browns Steelers game is going to be a tie. They can also clinch their playoff berth with: Bengals tie, Chargers, Raiders, Dolphins, Patriots loss or the Bills win. I do think the Bengals will clinch their playoff spot, however, I do think that the Chiefs will beat the Bengals in a close game 36-29. The Chiefs could also clinch the number one seed with the win over the Bengals. The next game I will predict is the Dolphins @Titans game. The Titans can clinch their division with: a win or the Colts loss. They can also clinch their playoff berth with: tie, or Chargers, Ravens, or Patriots loss. I think that the Titans can clinch their playoff spot, and I do think that the Titans might actually beat the Dolphins in a close game 37-31. The next game I will predict is the Raiders @Colts game. The Colts can clinch their playoff berth with: a win or tie, Ravens and Patriots loss or Dolphins loss. I think the Colts will beat the Raiders and clinch their playoff spot 31-17. The next game I will predict is the Eagles @Washington Football Team. The Eagles can clinch their playoff berth with: a win, Vikings, Saints loss or 49ers win, Falcons lose. I think the Eagles will beat the Football Team 30-16 and clinch their playoff berth.

The next game I will predict is the Broncos @Chargers game, the divisional rivalries. I think the Chargers will beat the Broncos 31-23 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The next game I will predict is the Texans @49ers game. The 49ers can clinch their playoff berth with: a win, Saints loss or tie, Vikings and Falcons lose. I think the 49ers will successfully beat the Texans 38-20 and clinch their playoff berth. The next game I will predict is the Cardinals @Cowboys game, the game of the week! The Cowboys have won 4 straight games and the Cardinals have lost 3 straight games. The Cardinals will have Rodney Hudson back on the field, however, an offensive lineman DJ Humphries has been placed on Covid-19 list and will not play which is a big loss and just when Hudson was coming back. James Conner the running back and wide receiver Rondale Moore are questionable to play. The Cardinals need these players to come back so that they can help this team win the game. The Cowboys defense is number one in taking the ball away from you, they are number one in offense and they can score on you quickly, they have good players such as Zeke Elliot the running back, Dalton Schultz the tight end, Amari Cooper, Cee Dee Lamb, Demarcus Lawrence, Trevon Diggs, Tyron Smith, Cedric Wilson, Michael Gallup, Tony Pollard, a good offensive linemen, and of course Dak Prescott. The Cardinals defensive tackle Joran Phillips will be out and so will Marco Wilson a starting corner back. That is also a big loss! The Cardinals just need to get back to playing the offense that was working in the first half of the season. The good thing is that Kyler Murray has not lost at Texas. He is 43-0 there!! Insane!! That should be a great time for Kyler Murray to show up. The Cardinals cannot start off slow, they need to run the ball a lot, pressure the quarterback, stop the run, don’t make any miscues, Kyler Murray needs to step up in the pocket and not go backwards when there is pressure in his face because he seems to keep doing that, score touchdowns, kick less field goals, have your defense go on the field first, and don’t beat yourselves. I think the Cardinals know that by now. I am going to give the Cardinals an edge barely over the Cowboys 38-35. Remember, you got to play like a playoff team!! The next game I will predict is the Vikings @Packers game, the divisional rivalries on Sunday Night Football. The Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been placed on the Covid-19 list which is a pretty big blow to the Vikings offense. The offense however is going to get back Dalvin Cook which it will help this offense. They need him to go off big tomorrow because they know that they are not going to beat the Packers if they can’t run the ball on the Packers. The Packers can clinch the number one seed and the home field advantage with: a win, Cowboys loss or tie or Rams and Bucs lose. I do think the Packers will beat the Vikings 28-23 and possibly clinch the number one seed and the home field advantage. The last game I will predict is the Browns @Steelers game, the divisional rivalries on Monday Night Football. I think the Steelers may beat the Browns in a close game 32-29.

So, what do you guys think about the NFL week 17 picks and the playoff clinching scenarios for some teams?! I would love to hear lots of comments, thoughts, opinions, questions, or concerns down below!

Stay tuned for NFL updates.

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Writer: Brandon Thomas / Artist: Ronan Cliquet / DC Comics

Three issues in and it seems like we got some clues as to how and why Green Arrow and Aquaman have switched bodies. The answer? Time travel. Get your popcorn ready for Aquaman/Green Arrow – Deep Target #3.

Led to believe they were investigating different cases, Aquaman and Green Arrow separately surveilled a warehouse where criminal organization Scorpio had a time platform, where they would transport small yet influential items from the past to the present, effectively slightly changing the timeline each time. Green Arrow and Aquaman accidentally (to their knowledge) stepped onto the platform, switching identities in the process. Now, they’ve been captured by General Anderton (himself spliced with archaic lizard DNA) as he tells them Scorpio’s grand plan before he sends them to their deaths. 

Villains never learn, do they? Why can’t these dudes just work through their plans in silence? They’ll be successful so much more of the time. But nah, their hubris always gets in the way, turning them into Icarus, and giving the heroes the breathing room they need to get free and thwart their plans. It be yo’ own fault. 

What I liked a lot about Aquaman/Green Arrow – Deep Target #3 was the way that the panels were laid out. Cliquet did a good job of showing us both Aquaman and Green Arrow’s perspectives, giving us three descending panels on the left from one point of view, and three descending panels on the right from the other. Most of the issue was laid out like this.  It was a bit confusing at first, as the dialogue was repeated in almost every panel, but as I figured it out, I could see the brilliance. 

The issue breaks that six-panel structure a few times to give us some beautiful splash pages as well as some larger breathing room to convey an image or some form of action, but other than that, Cliquet is being very intentional with the way things are laid out, and it’s something that definitely adds some depth to the issue for me. 

8 Villain Monologues out of 10

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Writer: Brandon Thomas / Artists: Scott Koblish, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Adriano Lucas / DC Comics

In the aftermath of issue 3, Jackson deals with the revelation that he has a sister, and his mother isn’t the woman that he’s been raised to think she is.

Aquaman: The Becoming #4 was heavy on emotion as secrets were revealed, and Jackson is forced to confront things he’s had no idea about. Understandably, he’s not handling it well, and he shuts out everyone around him in an effort to try to rationalize things on his own. 

We also spend the majority of the issue in Xebel, Atlantis’s rival city always prepared for the brink of war with the kingdom. And the creative team did the damn thing in showing the visual disparity of the two cities. Atlantis is bright, lively, and flourishing, while Xebel is dim, dead, and rusty. That’s really all you need to know right there. Xebel feels the disrespect and is always prepared for conflict because of it. 

That’s where a majority of the emotional conflict of Aquaman: The Becoming #4 comes into play. Xebel takes children from a young age and trains them to be soldiers ready for the ever-impending war with Atlantis, stripping them from a childhood and from their loving families. Jackson’s mom, Lucia, a protestor turned anarchist, takes matters into her own hands to stop this cycle from continuing. Ultimately, she creates a very dark day for Xebellians that they haven’t been able to move on from. 

Jackson is at a crossroads. Does he trust his mother, who he’s finding out isn’t the person he thought she was, or his newfound sister, while brash, but seems to want the right thing? Maybe he finds a way to build a bridge between the both of them. I don’t envy this burden one bit. 

It’s a situation that’s more nuanced than what’s right and what’s wrong, but with Aqualad’s hero status, his moral compass sits far and away from most nuances. With his past unraveling in front of his eyes, it’s going to be interesting to see how he navigates this. 

9 Secret Pasts out of 10

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