Common Knowledge with Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson
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Common Knowledge with Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson
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Indie vs Hollywood: Do Awards Even Matter? ft. Michael Henderson
Hollywood glitz vs independent grit — which one really matters?
This episode, we sit down with Harbor Entertainment owner and Butcher Bird produ...
Unsubstantiated Doesn’t Mean False
In this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, we tackle one of the most misunderstood ideas in modern politics: the difference between false claims and unsubs...
John Is Not Mad — Why Are You? | BAFTA N-Word Incident Breakdown, Wonder Man and Stranger Things (w/ Daniel Brandon)
This week on the Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, guest Daniel Brandon joins the conversation to unpack the BAFTA controversy, ac...
What Does Accountability Look Like? | The BAFTA Moment, Public Apologies & Real Accountability
When a controversial moment goes live on a tape-delayed broadcast, who’s really accountable — the person, the organization, or both?
In this epi...
THE 15-QUESTION CHALLENGE feat. Josh
In this episode of the Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson is joined by his little brother Josh for **The 15-Question Challenge**.
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The Annual Ran-Dumb Super Bowl Review
n this special Ran-Dumb Show Super Bowl EP, hosts Alexander Hunter and Marcus L-Spade Johnson smash through the hype and narratives just like our cove...
Off the Mic: Halftime Wars — The Unfiltered Cut
A behind-the-scenes, off-camera conversation with my guest James Payne (Lethal). No performance, no polish—just raw talk about culture, identity, prop...
Halftime Wars: Culture, Propaganda, and Who Gets to Be “American” With guest James Payne Lethal
A sharp breakdown of the Turning Point USA “halftime show” versus the Super Bowl performance by Bad Bunny. We unpack how culture gets mislabeled as po...
Benito Bowl: Culture Clash at the Halftime Show
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, we break down three stories colliding at the crossroads of culture, polit...
Still Supporting Him?
This episode is not about party loyalty.
It’s about accountability.
In this special episode, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down why contin...
Your Lying Eyes — What the Alex Pretti Shooting Means for America
In this episode of The Common Knowledge with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, we break down the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the growing ga...
Door Holding, Elevators, and Why You’re Not Entitled to My Time
In this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, Alex (Lex Caliber / Alexander W. Hunter) and Marcus L-Spade Johnson break down one of life’s most awkward social...
Know Your Line - The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson
At what point does obedience become guilt?
From the Batman myth of righteous power, to the Nuremberg Trials, to modern systems that reward compl...
The Year of Reality: What We Must Leave Behind in 2026
In the first episode of the year, Marcus L-Spade Johnson lays out a blunt reality check for 2026.
This episode dismantles the comforting myths w...
We’ve Been Here Before- Venezuela & the Iraq
We’ve Been Here Before: Venezuela & the Iraq Playbook breaks down the story behind the headlines.
No hot takes. No talking points. Just history,...
Distance Brings Clarity: Trump, 2025, and the Reality Check
Sometimes you have to leave home to see it clearly.
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with L. Ma...
Walking In 10 Minutes Before Closing 😬 | The Ran-Dumb Show
Ever notice how time moves different when you walk into a restaurant 10 minutes before closing? 😅
From awkward stares to silent judgment, this...
How AI Is Quietly Deciding What You Pay cover
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down algorithmic pricing—how AI tracks your behavior, cookies, location...
Stripped or Robbed? The IBF vs Terence Crawford - The Ran Dumb Show
On this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, we break down the IBF’s decision to strip Terence Crawford of his belt. Was this a fair enforcement of the rules...
The Myth of Progress: How White Supremacy Still Runs America w/ Lionel T
America loves the story that it has “moved forward.” But has it?
In this episode of Common Knowledge, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Lion...
They Won’t Tell You… But I Will
We are in a recession, the US military is out of control because we have a crazy Commander and Chief and the Manosphere SUCK!
#PodcastLife #Soci...
Anchored in your Mental Health: Healing the Black Mind and Empowering the Black Church
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L. Spade Johnson, author Johnny Moore III joins the show to discuss his new book Anchored...
Shutdown Games, Memphis Costs, and Trump’s File Fiasco
This week on The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down how both political parties helped steer the country straight into anothe...
Where is your Money going with guest ALA
In this thought-provoking episode, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with guest ALA to unpack one of the most important questions Americans face: Where...
Oh Snap! AGAIN! and Accountability and Wealth: How Black Churches can help Rebuild Black America
In this episode of Oh Snap! AGAIN!, Marcus L-Spade Johnson dives into accountability and wealth—asking tough questions about how Black churches can sh...
Oh Snap! AGAIN! and Accountability and Wealth: How Black Churches can help Rebuild Black America
In this episode of Oh Snap! AGAIN!, Marcus L-Spade Johnson dives into accountability and wealth—asking tough questions about how Black churches can sh...
Ran-Dumb Show - Top 5 Anime characters I want to hang out with
In this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, Alex and Marcus dive deep into otaku territory with a hilarious and heartfelt countdown — their Top 5 Anime Char...
Pimping vs. Simping - Faking your death to leave your family. Ran-Dumb Show
In this wild and thought-provoking episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, Alex Hunter and Marcus L-Spade Johnson dive headfirst into the chaos of modern relati...
Queen of the Subsidies: Tales from the Welfare Elite
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the $20+ billion in taxpayer bailouts lavished on U.S. farmers under Trump—highlighting who’s cashing in,...
Crisis or Control? The National Guard and the Future of Memphis with Sgt. Eric Lee
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, host Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Sgt. Eric Lee to discuss a major development in Memphis —...
Not that Sharpe! - The Ran-Dumb Show with Alex Hunter & Marcus L-Spade Johnson
In this episode, we revisit the controversy surrounding Shannon Sharpe allegedly paying off an OnlyFans model and dive deep into what it says about mo...
Jimmy Kimmel vs the FCC and the Cost of National Guard in Memphis
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, we tackle two big issues making headlines. First, we break down the hidde...
You can't handle the truth about Charlie Kirk
In this episode, we dive deep into the conversations, controversies, and narratives surrounding Charlie Kirk. Beyond the headlines and hot takes, we e...
It’s All One Big Hustle
In this episode, we dive into the absurdity of American culture wars colliding with Wall Street. From Cracker Barrel’s logo meltdown to Trump’s imagin...
Oh SNAP!
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, we dive into the growing debate over SNAP restrictions as some states tighten rules—banning soda, can...
Whites Only in Tariff Town
In this explosive episode, Marcus L-Spade Johnson tackles the controversial whites-only settlement forming in rural Arkansas. Branded “Tariff Town” by...
The Legacy of Hulk Hogan with the BTSE Podcast
In this explosive crossover episode, Marcus L-Spade Johnson teams up with the BTSE Podcast to explore the legacy of one of wrestling’s most iconic—and...
When Can I Call You a Racist?
In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down the controversy around who gets labeled a racist—and when. From El...
July 4th vs Juneteenth, DiDDY & the OBBB
Today’s episode breaks down why the July 4th vs Juneteenth debate misses the mark. We also dive into the Diddy trial drama and Trump’s “One Big Beauti...