The Blackened Tomato Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:49:35 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568614 en-us © 2026 The Blackened Tomato yes eb38de98-3195-55f3-b485-d7fd874b0227 Ojwanna episodic true Seasoned takes on cinema and a smidge of pop culture from a woman that has an opinion on everything.

I'm excited to start my podcast journey and share even more thoughts on film and pop culture outside of short form videos. You can find me on TikTok @ojdacritic.


This is a solo pod that will have a mix of guest and close friends when the content allows.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ojwanna https://storage.buzzsprout.com/x1s4jncmgt1sgos8iiqxl91gi0gw?.jpg The Blackened Tomato Ep. 7 Druski's White, Snape is black, and all hail Project Hail Mary Ep. 7 Druski's White, Snape is black, and all hail Project Hail Mary In episode 7 of The Blackened Tomato I will dive into some recent pop culture moments surrounding race and politics and also explain why some movies in theaters right now may be worth your time. 


pop culture moments:

Druski's conservative white woman skit

Meta and YT's lawsuit updates 

Snape has been casted black in HBO's Harry Potter series 


Movies:

Ready or Not 2

Slanted 

Project Hail Mary

Life (1999)

]]> In episode 7 of The Blackened Tomato I will dive into some recent pop culture moments surrounding race and politics and also explain why some movies in theaters right now may be worth your time. 


pop culture moments:

Druski's conservative white woman skit

Meta and YT's lawsuit updates 

Snape has been casted black in HBO's Harry Potter series 


Movies:

Ready or Not 2

Slanted 

Project Hail Mary

Life (1999)

]]> Ojwanna Buzzsprout-18915234 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0400 2438 full false Ep. 6 Hoppers, Netflix dating, Chalamet's dilemma, The Oscars and the best show on Apple TV Ep. 6 Hoppers, Netflix dating, Chalamet's dilemma, The Oscars and the best show on Apple TV Episode 6!! In this episode we'll get into why Hoppers is indeed just like the Avatar franchise, Netflix's latest out of control dating show, Timothy Chalamet, The Oscars and why Shrinking on Apple TV is INSANELY good television. 

]]> Episode 6!! In this episode we'll get into why Hoppers is indeed just like the Avatar franchise, Netflix's latest out of control dating show, Timothy Chalamet, The Oscars and why Shrinking on Apple TV is INSANELY good television. 

]]> Ojwanna Buzzsprout-18838741 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0400 1660 full false Ep. 5 The difference in N words at the BAFTAs, good Feb movies, the LIB struggle, and a new black AF segment Ep. 5 The difference in N words at the BAFTAs, good Feb movies, the LIB struggle, and a new black AF segment In this episode I'll clear up some confusion around the BAFTA N word situation, why Love Is Blind has a casting problem and of course chat through some interesting movies that are currently out or coming out soon. I'll also discuss how classic black movie chats will soon become a recurring segment.  

]]> In this episode I'll clear up some confusion around the BAFTA N word situation, why Love Is Blind has a casting problem and of course chat through some interesting movies that are currently out or coming out soon. I'll also discuss how classic black movie chats will soon become a recurring segment.  

]]> Ojwanna Buzzsprout-18758011 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 1785 full false Ep. 4 The bunny bowl effect, whats good on TV & a triple threat BHM shout out Ep. 4 The bunny bowl effect, whats good on TV & a triple threat BHM shout out In this episode of The Blackened Tomato I'll be discussing final Super Bowl thoughts (more on my socials), the weight of pop culture right now, what I've been watching, movies i'm excited to see this week and later in the pod i'll shout out 3 books, 3 actors and 3 tv shows for black history month.


Ep. Corrections

Dracula is DIRECTED by Luc Besson, not produced

Paradise is not out yet 
Feb 26. Release

I always mean Viola Davis, NOT Angela lol 

]]> In this episode of The Blackened Tomato I'll be discussing final Super Bowl thoughts (more on my socials), the weight of pop culture right now, what I've been watching, movies i'm excited to see this week and later in the pod i'll shout out 3 books, 3 actors and 3 tv shows for black history month.


Ep. Corrections

Dracula is DIRECTED by Luc Besson, not produced

Paradise is not out yet 
Feb 26. Release

I always mean Viola Davis, NOT Angela lol 

]]> Ojwanna Buzzsprout-18672491 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 1511 full false Ep. 3 Doing Oscar homework, Ai/Tech in new movies and don't forget...Africa is cool Ep. 3 Doing Oscar homework, Ai/Tech in new movies and don't forget...Africa is cool In this pod we'll get into the heavy news week, how Amazon is completely out of control with their movie output, part 1 of Oscar homework i'm getting through, and IShowSpeed's Africa tour reminding people once more what Africa has to offer.

This weeks Oscar homework includes films that have women nominated for Best Actress: If I Had Legs I'd Kick you and Hamnet. I'll dive into what I think about these two movies and how I feel so far about who has the best chance at winning Best Actress at the Oscars.

]]> In this pod we'll get into the heavy news week, how Amazon is completely out of control with their movie output, part 1 of Oscar homework i'm getting through, and IShowSpeed's Africa tour reminding people once more what Africa has to offer.

This weeks Oscar homework includes films that have women nominated for Best Actress: If I Had Legs I'd Kick you and Hamnet. I'll dive into what I think about these two movies and how I feel so far about who has the best chance at winning Best Actress at the Oscars.

]]> Ojwanna Buzzsprout-18591940 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1851 full false Ep. 2 Sinners, Will Smith hate and not being poor at theme parks Ep. 2 Sinners, Will Smith hate and not being poor at theme parks Episode two of The Blackened Tomato! We're chatting why Sinners is so under appreciated outside the black community, understanding that your heroes have a screw loose and NEVER going to theme parks without a fast pass.

]]> Episode two of The Blackened Tomato! We're chatting why Sinners is so under appreciated outside the black community, understanding that your heroes have a screw loose and NEVER going to theme parks without a fast pass.

]]> Ojwanna Buzzsprout-18517637 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0500 1520 full false Welcome to The Blackened Tomato (intro) Welcome to The Blackened Tomato (intro) Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Oj and my journey starts here. Thank you so much for listening!

]]> Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Oj and my journey starts here. Thank you so much for listening!

]]> Ojwanna Buzzsprout-18441497 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500 199 1 trailer false Ep. 1 Strange Things about Avatar Fire and Ash Ep. 1 Strange Things about Avatar Fire and Ash Welcome to the FIRST go at me trying the podcast game, the sound needs love, the structure needs love, everything needs love. Its also late and our thoughts are raw but i'm glad we made something happen. The journey begins.

This is me and my close friend and co worker Shari discussing our thoughts on Avatar Fire and Ash and Stranger Things up until the Finale episode which has yet to release.

There will not always be guest but the mission is to have special episodes where I can

]]> Welcome to the FIRST go at me trying the podcast game, the sound needs love, the structure needs love, everything needs love. Its also late and our thoughts are raw but i'm glad we made something happen. The journey begins.

This is me and my close friend and co worker Shari discussing our thoughts on Avatar Fire and Ash and Stranger Things up until the Finale episode which has yet to release.

There will not always be guest but the mission is to have special episodes where I can

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