Latest Episodes
That Time We Gave You Five
July 26, 2021
- 41:41
Now that the world is opening and closing...and opening, we’ve been thinking a lot about touch. This week, Tracy and Josh explore all...
Back Issue Season 2: Back In The Habit
July 19, 2021
- 04:08
Your summer just got a lot hotter, 'cause Back Issue is back in the habit! 🔥Season 2 is about to serve even more joy and pop culture...
Remember When We Found Ourselves? (Feat. Jill Scott and Perry Fair)
December 7, 2020
- 48:20
Before We Bid Season 1 Adieu, Did You Know Tracy Almost Got An Ankh Tattoo?This week, Josh and Tracy close out Back Issue's first season...
About The Show
Remember when Monica allegedly punched Brandy right before they performed live at the MTV Video Music Awards? When Freaknik took over Atlanta, and changed the game for parties everywhere? When tasteless critics panned Mariah Carey’s Glitter? (#JusticeforGlitter!) When Beyonce told Farrah that someone could send her luggage? We do!Back Issue tells the stories behind formative moments in pop culture. In each episode we look back at some of the moments that shook us, that changed us. Join Tracy Clayton (host of Netflix’s Strong Black Legends, Mailchimp’s Going Through It) and Pineapple Street Studios Producer Josh Gwynn as they reckon with some of culture’s biggest questions, from "How did we let this happen?" to ‘Why do we still love this?" Because nostalgia is more than just a feeling. Got an issue you’d like us to investigate? Hit the Back Issue Hotline at (678)-74ISSUE.
More Episodes
That Time We Gave You Five
July 26, 2021
- 41:41
Now that the world is opening and closing...and opening, we’ve been thinking a lot about touch. This week, Tracy and Josh explore all...
Back Issue Season 2: Back In The Habit
July 19, 2021
- 04:08
Your summer just got a lot hotter, 'cause Back Issue is back in the habit! 🔥Season 2 is about to serve even more joy and pop culture...
Remember When We Found Ourselves? (Feat. Jill Scott and Perry Fair)
December 7, 2020
- 48:20
Before We Bid Season 1 Adieu, Did You Know Tracy Almost Got An Ankh Tattoo?This week, Josh and Tracy close out Back Issue's first season...
Remember Backing That Azz Up? (Feat. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford and Mariah Moore)
November 30, 2020
- 54:44
Without A Doubt, I Miss The CookoutThis week, take a break from your solitary quarantine as Josh and Tracy take you waaay back to some...
Remember When We Caught The Spirit? (feat. Pastor Shirley Caesar and Ashon Crawley)
November 23, 2020
- 55:47
Can You Hear It? I Know You Caught The Spirit This week, Josh and Tracy are taking you to church. First, they talk about their time in...
Remember What Beef Is? (Feat. Jean Grae)
November 16, 2020
- 46:60
Day or Night, It's About To Be A What? Girl Fight! This week, Josh and Tracy give you all things beefs, feuds, and squabbles. They...
Remember The Audacity of Daytime Talk Shows? (Feat. Sherri Shepherd)
November 9, 2020
- 56:55
Give Me A Break, You Ain't No Ricki LakeThis week, Josh and Tracy take you through the world of daytime talk shows and unpack the fun,...
Remember When MTV Was That Girl? (Feat. Erika Clarke)
November 2, 2020
- 51:22
Young And Free, I Want My MTV!This week, Josh and Tracy are talking all things MTV. From ‘The Real World’ cinematic universe to the boom...
Remember What We Thought Love Was? (feat. Darnell Moore)
October 26, 2020
- 47:31
No Mary J., We're Searching For Real Love TodayThis week, Josh and Tracy are talking about love (*cue studio audience* oooooh). First,...
Remember All That Teen Angst? (feat. Fefe Dobson and Hannah Giorgis)
October 19, 2020
- 47:48
Sugar We're Going Down, Gotta Get Outta This Town This week, Josh and Tracy take you back to days of dark eyeliner and teen angst to...
Remember K-Ci and Jojo's 'Ooh-Yeah?' (Feat. Cori Murray and Charli Penn of 'Yes, Girl')
October 12, 2020
- 31:51
Red Rover Red Rover, Bring 'Yes, Girl' Right OverThis week, Josh and Tracy host a very special crossover episode. First, they talk all...
Remember How Glorious Black TV Was in the '90s? (Featuring TC Carson)
October 5, 2020
- 45:23
Bring It Back, TV Used To Be Hella BlackThis week, in the first annual Blemmy Awards, Josh and Tracy look back on the Golden Age of...
Remember When Girl Groups Were Everywhere? (Feat. Cindy Herron-Braggs)
September 28, 2020
- 56:23
Turn the Radio On, Where Have All The Girl Groups Gone?This week, Tracy and Josh talk all things girl groups. From the diva-era of...
Remember How They Tried Mariah Carey and Glitter? (feat. Ira Madison III)
September 21, 2020
- 47:25
It Should Have Been Bigger, #JusticeforGlitterThis week...CATEGORY IS: opinions you're scared to tell your friends. Josh bravely...
Remember When Yt People Started Dipping Their Toes in Soul Music? (feat. Ashley C. Ford)
September 14, 2020
- 41:31
Face Crack! I Thought You Were Black! This week, Josh and Tracy revisit musical white folks who somehow scored an invitation to the...
Remember Everything Beyoncé Has Given Us? (feat. Crissle and Matt Bellassai)
September 7, 2020
- 45:14
This week, Tracy and Josh celebrate the Queen, the legend, Ms. Texas Trill Herself: Beyoncé. They're joined by Crissle, co-host of The...
Remember How 'In Living Color' Changed Culture Forever? (feat. Tommy Davidson)
August 31, 2020
- 47:26
The Show That Made You Wanna Holler; This Week, We Talk 'In Living ColorThis week, Tracy and Josh revisit the world of Fire Marshall...
Remember How Messy Top Model Was? (feat. Jay Manuel)
August 24, 2020
- 54:20
In Case You Forgot, We Let Tyra Get Away With A LOT.This week, Josh and Tracy revisit moments from one of the most influential...
Coming Soon: Back Issue
June 26, 2020
- 04:06
Remember when Monica allegedly punched Brandy right before they performed live at the MTV Video Music Awards? When Freaknik took over...
