Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed Sun, 24 May 2026 14:40:30 -0400 en-us © 2026 Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed yes 7d57fc76-1b43-59a6-b887-28aa1ef0c672 Mark T. Sneed episodic false Two Black Critics Minus One is the ongoing podcast hosted by Mark T. Sneed, an award winning author and writer of the recently #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction Novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. Mark is a movie lover who continues to read books, look at the publishing world as well as the newly created self-publishing world of talented writers and give tips and insights into the challenging environment of writing and publishing. The podcast is two parts. The first about publishing and writing. The second about movies. Since Mark can remember he has loved watching and talking about movies and 2BC Minus One would not be a podcast if he didn't talk about movies he loves and hates and wishes were better. So, if that interests you and you like to laugh, learn, and be entertained check out this podcast.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mark T. Sneed https://storage.buzzsprout.com/de3nulxr5nztyv5xfhipsck4gtkn?.jpg Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed 2bc-1s220 the one where Mark talks about unions, the big 5, Amazon not posting sales or ranking, getting an editor, needing an editor, Mandolorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II, and The Boys finale 2bc-1s220 the one where Mark talks about unions, the big 5, Amazon not posting sales or ranking, getting an editor, needing an editor, Mandolorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II, and The Boys finale Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks unions, the big 5, Amazon not posting sales or ranking, getting an editor, needing an editor, as well as reviews of Mandolorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II, and The Boys finale. All in under 38 minutes.

]]> Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks unions, the big 5, Amazon not posting sales or ranking, getting an editor, needing an editor, as well as reviews of Mandolorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II, and The Boys finale. All in under 38 minutes.

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-19230194 Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2281 full false 2BC-1s219 the one where Mark talks about the big 5, NYC, the writing process, Michael, Punisher Last Kill, and more 2BC-1s219 the one where Mark talks about the big 5, NYC, the writing process, Michael, Punisher Last Kill, and more Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks about the big 5 in publishing, his recent trip to NYC, the writing process, as well as offering his review of Michael, Punisher: Last Kill, and more. All in under 36 minutes.

]]> Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks about the big 5 in publishing, his recent trip to NYC, the writing process, as well as offering his review of Michael, Punisher: Last Kill, and more. All in under 36 minutes.

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-19197186 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2205 2 19 full false 2BC-1s218 the one where Mark talks about gatekeepers, big 5, Amazon, the writing process, and may movies, daredevil born again season ending, and the boys 2BC-1s218 the one where Mark talks about gatekeepers, big 5, Amazon, the writing process, and may movies, daredevil born again season ending, and the boys Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the writing process and the improvement of the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the May movies he is looking forward to seeing, and gives a review of Daredevil: Born Again second season, the final three episodes and The Boys latest episode. For good measure Mark gives his list of Top Ten Black Movies. All in under 40 minutes. Thanks for listening. Please like, download, subscribe, comment. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the writing process and the improvement of the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the May movies he is looking forward to seeing, and gives a review of Daredevil: Born Again second season, the final three episodes and The Boys latest episode. For good measure Mark gives his list of Top Ten Black Movies. All in under 40 minutes. Thanks for listening. Please like, download, subscribe, comment. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-19143566 Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:00 -0400 2235 full false 2BC-1s217 the one where Mark talks about the writing process, rough drafts, May movies, the significance of the Paramount deal, and The Boys 2BC-1s217 the one where Mark talks about the writing process, rough drafts, May movies, the significance of the Paramount deal, and The Boys Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the editing process and the improvement of the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Warner Brothers deal with Paramount and the Saudis as well as the Daredevil: Born Again second season, the final episode of Invincible season four and The Boys. For good measure Mark gives his list of Top Ten Black Movies. All in under 40 minutes. Thanks for listening. Please like, download, subscribe, comment. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the editing process and the improvement of the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Warner Brothers deal with Paramount and the Saudis as well as the Daredevil: Born Again second season, the final episode of Invincible season four and The Boys. For good measure Mark gives his list of Top Ten Black Movies. All in under 40 minutes. Thanks for listening. Please like, download, subscribe, comment. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-19099585 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400 2377 full false 2BC-1s2.16 The podcast where Mark talks about the Big 5 and Big 6 control of media, self-publishing, the first draft, and The Mummy, Daredevil Born Again, Invincible, and The Boys 2BC-1s2.16 The podcast where Mark talks about the Big 5 and Big 6 control of media, self-publishing, the first draft, and The Mummy, Daredevil Born Again, Invincible, and The Boys Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about The Mummy, and then discusses the humanity of Daredevil: Born Again second season, as well as a review of Invincible season four and The Boys.For good measure Mark gives his list of Top Ten Black Movies. All in under 38 minutes. Thanks for listening. Please like, download, subscribe, comment. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about The Mummy, and then discusses the humanity of Daredevil: Born Again second season, as well as a review of Invincible season four and The Boys.For good measure Mark gives his list of Top Ten Black Movies. All in under 38 minutes. Thanks for listening. Please like, download, subscribe, comment. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-19041055 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 2261 full false 2BC-1s215 the one where Mark talks about the power of media, how to start a story, contests, and Daredevil-Born Again and Invincible 2BC-1s215 the one where Mark talks about the power of media, how to start a story, contests, and Daredevil-Born Again and Invincible Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain how to start a story, and revisits contests and the benefits of participating in writing contests. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Daredevil: Born Again second season first four episodes as well as a review of Invincible season four. All in under 39 minutes. Thanks for listening. Please like, download, subscribe, comment. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain how to start a story, and revisits contests and the benefits of participating in writing contests. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Daredevil: Born Again second season first four episodes as well as a review of Invincible season four. All in under 39 minutes. Thanks for listening. Please like, download, subscribe, comment. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-19033773 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 2293 full false 2BC-1s214 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon throttling self published writers, writers block, contests and does two movie reviews 2BC-1s214 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon throttling self published writers, writers block, contests and does two movie reviews Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon throttling self published writers, himself included, writers block, and the benefits of participating in writing contests. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Daredevil: Born Again second season opener, and the fun, raunchy, splatter film,Ready or Not: Here I Come. All in under 40 minutes. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay1

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon throttling self published writers, himself included, writers block, and the benefits of participating in writing contests. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Daredevil: Born Again second season opener, and the fun, raunchy, splatter film,Ready or Not: Here I Come. All in under 40 minutes. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay1

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-18968369 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2368 full false 2BC-1 s213 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5, amazon, and literary agents, and outlining, before a review of Project Hail Mary 2BC-1 s213 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5, amazon, and literary agents, and outlining, before a review of Project Hail Mary Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, their power as media gatekeepers, before talking about Amazon, the media power, and how the Big 5 is quietly determining who gets read, heard, and believed. Mark also talks about the need for a literary agent and what that entails. There is a lot in the first part of the podcast. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Project Hail Mary, the space adventure film. All in under 32 minutes. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay1

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]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, their power as media gatekeepers, before talking about Amazon, the media power, and how the Big 5 is quietly determining who gets read, heard, and believed. Mark also talks about the need for a literary agent and what that entails. There is a lot in the first part of the podcast. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Project Hail Mary, the space adventure film. All in under 32 minutes. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay1

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]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-18929264 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1850 2 13 full false 2BC-1 s2.12 the one where Mark talks about the media companies connected to the Big 5 and amazon, genres, and the best genres to write in, as well as a review of the 2025 Oscars 2BC-1 s2.12 the one where Mark talks about the media companies connected to the Big 5 and amazon, genres, and the best genres to write in, as well as a review of the 2025 Oscars Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, their power as media gatekeepers, before talking about Amazon, the media power, and how the Big 5 is quietly determining who gets read, heard, and believed. Mark switches from his efforts to talk about the Art of the Story and genres. There is a lot in the first part of the podcast. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of the 2025 Oscars and the Hollywood mentality. All in under 36 minutes. Download. Like. Subscribe. Share. Comment.

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, their power as media gatekeepers, before talking about Amazon, the media power, and how the Big 5 is quietly determining who gets read, heard, and believed. Mark switches from his efforts to talk about the Art of the Story and genres. There is a lot in the first part of the podcast. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of the 2025 Oscars and the Hollywood mentality. All in under 36 minutes. Download. Like. Subscribe. Share. Comment.

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-18887862 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2165 2 12 full false 2BC-1.0s2.11 the one where Mark talks about Macmillian, all they own, genres, and hints at which one might be best, as well as a movie review in this podcast 2BC-1.0s2.11 the one where Mark talks about Macmillian, all they own, genres, and hints at which one might be best, as well as a movie review in this podcast Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, their power as gatekeepers, Macmillan and all the imprints they own and why that is significant, before talking about Amazon, the media power, and how the Big 5 is quietly determining who gets read, heard, and believed , before talking about Outlaws of the Milky Way, his latest effort out now. Mark switches from his efforts to talk about the Art of the Story and genres. There is a lot in the first part of the podcast. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Nuremberg. All in under 41 minutes. Download. Like. Subscribe. Share. Comment.

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, their power as gatekeepers, Macmillan and all the imprints they own and why that is significant, before talking about Amazon, the media power, and how the Big 5 is quietly determining who gets read, heard, and believed , before talking about Outlaws of the Milky Way, his latest effort out now. Mark switches from his efforts to talk about the Art of the Story and genres. There is a lot in the first part of the podcast. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Nuremberg. All in under 41 minutes. Download. Like. Subscribe. Share. Comment.

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-18853604 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2455 2 11 full false Two Black Critics Minus One s2.10 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5 and their power, self-publishing, art of the story, genres, and reviews The Bride Two Black Critics Minus One s2.10 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5 and their power, self-publishing, art of the story, genres, and reviews The Bride Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about Outlaws of the Milky Way, the Big 5, their power as gatekeepers, Amazon, the media power, before talking about the Art of the Story and genres. In the second part of the podcast, Mark reviews The Bride and tells How It Could Have Been Better. All in under 35 minutes. Like. Subscribe. Share. Comment.

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about Outlaws of the Milky Way, the Big 5, their power as gatekeepers, Amazon, the media power, before talking about the Art of the Story and genres. In the second part of the podcast, Mark reviews The Bride and tells How It Could Have Been Better. All in under 35 minutes. Like. Subscribe. Share. Comment.

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-18811422 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2376 full false 2BCMinusOnes2.9 the one where Mark talks about Hatchette and what they own, Amazon, pacing of the backstory, the end of February Boycott bombshell, and March movies to look forward to in the next few weeks 2BCMinusOnes2.9 the one where Mark talks about Hatchette and what they own, Amazon, pacing of the backstory, the end of February Boycott bombshell, and March movies to look forward to in the next few weeks Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with the award winning author Mark T. Sneed. Mark also wrote the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel , Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5 in Publishing and Hatchette and what they own. Mark also speaks of Amazon and its 60% of the self-publishing industry. In Art of the Story he also discusses pacing of the backstory. In the second part of the podcast Mark discusses the end of February Boycott bombshell of Scream 7. He also talks about March movies to look forward to in the next few weeks.

]]> Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with the award winning author Mark T. Sneed. Mark also wrote the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel , Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5 in Publishing and Hatchette and what they own. Mark also speaks of Amazon and its 60% of the self-publishing industry. In Art of the Story he also discusses pacing of the backstory. In the second part of the podcast Mark discusses the end of February Boycott bombshell of Scream 7. He also talks about March movies to look forward to in the next few weeks.

]]> Mark T. Sneed Buzzsprout-18769384 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2405 2 9 full false