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Shamir on How White People Need to Pass the Mic

Revisiting his review of Chelsea Handler's special Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea.

June 10, 2020

Ratchet TV: Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea

Chelsea Handler's new special tries to tackle the subject of her own white privilege, but is she better off just passing the mic? Shamir reflects.

October 7, 2019

Remembering Daniel Johnston

Shamir pays tribute to the godfather of bedroom pop.

September 17, 2019

Ratchet TV: Aziz Ansari: Right Now

Shamir takes a closer look at the controversial new stand up special and the advent of "apology culture."

August 21, 2019

Ratchet TV: Wanda Sykes’s Not Normal

Per Shamir, Sykes didn't need Netflix — Netflix needed her.

May 31, 2019

Hear First: Grant Pavol’s Okay

The premiere of the debut EP, plus some words on its creation from producer Shamir.

May 16, 2019

Ratchet TV: Shrill

Even in a post-Lizzo world, we could all use a little more self-love.

April 30, 2019

Ratchet TV: Losers

Shamir on Netflix’s new docu-series about the winners with bad luck.

March 27, 2019