Four Layered Takes

Here are our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country ep. 7 before our "deep-dive" podcast later in the week! This one was definitely a mixed bag for us lol. Our "takes"... this was Marcus' favorite episode so far; the storylines are all coming together; Mimi hears Jill Scott during the Montrose scene; plus somebody in the Josephine Baker crew should’ve had some questions. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into episode 6, "Meet Me In Daegu." Our takes... American Imperialism is always creating monsters; “Don’t ‘swipe-left’ me in my face" should be on a t-shirt; Marcus poses an interesting hypothetical question about 9 tails; Ji-ah may be the “wild card” in this story; we also shout out the Emmy winners of the shows we reviewed. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

Here are our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country ep. 6 before our "deep-dive" podcast later in the week! Our "takes"... we break down what’s going on with Ji-ah, the fox symbolism, what she is etc.; also speed-dating is the worst; why is there no kill cloth; Atticus, you’re no John Carter; Knuck if you Buck is revival music.And, as always… VOTE! Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into episode 5 of "Lovecraft Country." Our takes... for a first-timer, Leti is a natural equestrian; we give some GOOD clarity on the Winthrop/Epstein timeline and relationship for anyone confused; Ruby clearly has Jamaican/Caribbean blood cause, work ethic; we give our first Sex-Ed class; the definition of red-bottoms has changed forever. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

Here are our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country ep. 5 before our "deep-dive" podcast later in the week! Ruby is having her "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" moment. Mel claims if she were in Ruby’s shoes she’d just go around breaking laws. And, MiMi relays how timely of an episode this was. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into episode 4 of "Lovecraft Country". Our takes... men make stuff difficult; Christina is having a 'Michael Jackson experience'; where’s Killmonger when you need him; Montrose gives horrible relationship advice; MiMi feels if she had Christina/William's ability she would’ve lived her best Blanche Devereaux life. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into episode 3 of "Lovecraft Country". We also began with an emotional few minutes dedicated to Mr. Chadwick Boseman. Our takes... we examine the different themes expressed in the episode; the show already feels like it's 5 seasons in; MiMi would’ve been so scared during exorcism she would’ve invoked the member names of defunct R&B groups; Tick needs a Republican frame of mind. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

#RestInPowerChadwickBoseman On this week’s instatake we give our rapid reactions for HBO’s Lovecraft Country Episode 3. In short summary all money isn’t good money and DON’T PLAY WITH OUIJA BOARDS AND SPIRITS. We’ll be back later this week with more layered takes. Thanks for listening! Please follow us on FB, Twitter and IG at @fourlayeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into the amazing second episode of HBO's "Lovecraft Country" entitled "Whitey's On the Moon". Our takes... we can’t pronounce Braithwhite so we've dubbed them the "Racist Targaryens"; "Sons of Adam" are the original Qanon; a "Twilight" vs. "Underworld" discussion devolves into a Jerry Falwell Jr. comparison; Mel and MiMi give personal accounts of their experiences with “The White Gaze” — from fried chicken to the Cupid Shuffle. We also get into how Gil Scott Heron's poem continues to accurately portray our nation. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

Hi guys! This is our first ever "instatake", a quick immediate reaction to last night's episode 2. (We'll be back later in the week for a full recap.) WHAT A FRIGGIN' EPISODE!! AMAZING! Paced more like a season finale than a second episode. Our other takes? Well... That ain’t the anaconda Mel and MiMi want, Leti was rocking her fresh "Amelia Earhart" look, and Mel asks why “Ivanka Trump” in this episode. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s episode, we dive into the first episode of HBO's "Lovecraft Country" including the lore and historical context. Our takes? Well... Kim scarred her 6th-grade class by making them watch "Imitation of Life", Atticus was OJ's inspiration for car chases, Leti "Usain Bolt" Lewis what they call her and Mel needs protection from her chakras. Also, shout out to Alexander Dumas Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s episode, we wrap up our discussion of HBO's amazing "Watchmen". We also briefly touch on the news of Kamala Harris' historical moment. Our takes... Ozymandias and Drake are NOT the "same people" despite Marcus' thoughts, the dedication to spell "Daughter" out in bodies (we would’ve just spelled “Sis”), MiMi accurately calls Ozymandias as being an astrological Cancer, and Senator Keene is Tucker Carlson in Thinx period panties.We also end the episode pondering what we should review next. Give us your thoughts. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s second episode (a twofer), we discuss HBO's "Watchmen" episode 8 — another masterclass in storytelling. Our takes... Dr. Manhattan can create and destroy worlds but has ZERO game, Mel may be missing out on her "love blessing" by consuming too many murder podcasts and MiMi hates to see Cal leave but loves to see him walk away. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s episode, we discuss HBO's "Watchmen" episode 7. Our takes... all true villains where white (sorry LisaRaye McCoy), Ozymandias is truly a "special" guy, Lori Blake doesn’t think quick on her feet, and we question if all racists have a "Sunken Place". Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s episode, we discuss HBO's "Watchmen" episode 6 — one of the greatest examples of storytelling in TV history. Our takes... this episode was rich with layers from callbacks to Superman to the actual whitewashing of real-life Bass Reeves; MiMi recalls her own "Nostalgia pills" moment; Cal reminds us of a bad date; Will, June and Captain Metropolis have their own "entanglement"; and a Jon Snow/ Daenerys Targaryen connection only WE could make to the show. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s episode, we discuss HBO's "Watchmen" episodes 4 and 5. Our takes... Ozymandias is in a bad marriage with Mr. Phillips and Ms. Crookshanks; COVID-19 really messed up the game for Jehovah Witnesses; how Mel would label her “threesome” nostalgia pills to not confuse them with worse memories; and how the person with the worst southern accent is always the villain in every show. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In this week’s episode, we continue our discussion of HBO's "Watchmen". We switch up the format a bit from last week since there's so much to consume with this show. Our takes... "Blanket Jackson" (Topher Abar) gonna need therapy (and probably us too after we're done with our COVID-19 "entanglement"); Will Reeves may be a Targaryen; Louis Gossett Jr. is a gift; this story is way too close to today’s storylines, and Black women STAY saving everybody.Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

On this week’s episode, we discuss HBO's phenomenal, "Watchmen" — a show so prophetic from a year ago that it includes the Tulsa race riots, mandatory face masks, police brutality and anti-police backlash, reparations… and this was just the first episode. We kick it off with a brief look into our current COVID-19 chronicles and then jump right into the story.Also, Don Johnson reminds us he's forever a zaddy and Mel and MiMi exhibit why eye witness memory isn’t reliable.  Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

On this week’s episode, we discuss the season finale of Insecure season 4! We breakdown our thoughts on postpartum depression, how we wish the episode had gone a bit further on it, and all the other conflicts between Issa, Lawrence and "Confederate-Canola-Oil". We give sneak peek into what we're reviewing next as well. Also, be sure to listen for our discount code for The Black Coffee Company Enjoy! Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

On this week’s episode we discuss the penultimate episode of Insecure season 4 and why Molly deserves ALL THIS SMOKE! We also predict where Issa & Lawrence’s new relationship will end up. Also, the good folks at The Black Coffee Company recently blessed us with a discount code for shopping. Put in 4LAYEREDTAKES at check out to enjoy a percentage off your order of teas, coffee blends, merchandise, and more! Visit the Black Coffee Company here. Enjoy! Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify