The Wiz - Phony Jabroni (with White People Won’t Save You)

Lubricate the mind down the yellow brick road with the heart, brains and courage of friendship. Stay heavy on the gratitude department with The Wiz this week.

It's another episode of KT & Friends, where we Pop Out with Jordan & Cameron (White People Won't Save You) to review the 1978 film, The Wiz. Check out the podcast feed for A-side: The Pop Out (chat about the rap beef).

Line reference…

eurt si em tuoba yas yeht gnihtyrevE

- Euphoria (Kendrick Lamar)

The full line from the movie, spoken by Richard Pryor as The Wizard, is:

Everything they say about me is true, I’m a phony…

The Wizard

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to the Show an d Guests
• 0:16 Start
• 0:38 Overview of The Wiz
• 2:26 Initial Impressions and Non-Spoiler Thoughts
• 3:08 Cameron's Family Connection to The Wiz
• 3:46 The Color Purple vs. The Wiz
• 6:58 Cultural Impact and Personal Reactions
• 9:31 The Wiz as a Cultural Touchstone
• 15:59 Themes and Symbolism in The Wiz
• 19:45 Parallels Between The Wiz and Kendrick Lamar's Beef with Drake
• 38:55 Favorite Moments and Characters
• 47:58 Planning a Trip to New York
• 48:10 Discussing the Streaming Service and Amber Ruffin's Contribution
• 48:50 Favorite Characters in The Wiz
• 50:20 The Wiz Revival and Vinyl Collection
• 51:42 Debating a Wiz Remake
• 54:06 Casting Choices for the Wiz Remake
• 1:04:20 Music and Direction for the Wiz Remake
• 1:11:20 The Importance of Remakes and Representation
• 1:22:16 Confidence and Knowledge in Characters
• 1:23:08 The Lion's Bravery and Drake's Creativity
• 1:23:52 Exploring Other Characters and Themes
• 1:24:12 The Wicked Witch and Eveline
• 1:25:05 The Monkeys and Motorcycle People
• 1:26:33 Black Joy and Representation in The Wiz
• 1:29:32 The Cultural Impact of The Wiz
• 1:32:30 The Potential for a Wiz Remake
• 1:34:54 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
• 1:43:14 Film Recommendations and Final Remarks