Episode 189: Baby Boy (2001)

The crew is back, and we’re diving into a 25-year-old hood classic Baby Boy with friend of the show and internet fam, RICO! Freshly added to The Criterion Collection with Boyz N the Hood and Poetic Justice, John Singleton’s film hits different in 2026. It’s raw, reflective, and honest about young Black men being coddled by family, the lack of emotional immaturity, and the moment life forces them to grow up.In this episode, we break it ALL down: Have we ever been a Jody? The moments we saw ourselves a little too clearly. Melvin’s impact and why his role might be one of the film’s most important pieces. What makes Baby Boy a classic and why it still resonates today. If Pea’s character was necessary or wasted potential? Yvette’s journey, the choices she makes, and the advice we’d give her. Black men in the home and how the movie frames that conversation. Snoop as Rodney , did we get enough? Did we want more? Plus, we pit Insecure vs. Baby Boy, and Jason hits Jazz with a full UNO reverse in “THIS OR THAT.” And you already know why you’re here… WAS IT GOOD THOUGH?!