First off, I'm sorry.

For the six of you who were expecting podcasts last week, there's a really good reason you didn't get any: I couldn't get anyone to put them up.

But, dang it, it's a new day, and I'm hoping I can get on track where I can give you several podcasts this week. And today's installment is a doozy. I talk to the overtalented Phonte Coleman, one-half of Little Brother and the Foreign Exchange and quite the exuberant podcaster in his own right. But he's also a to-the-point film critic as well, as anyone who has seen his "Movie in a Minute" YouTube clips can attest.

We discuss what films he finds "hard," why he won't invest his hard-earned money in "Transformers" (good man!), what's wrong with Hollywood and other film-related issues. I also beg him to give the N & O a shout on his podcast. As you can see, we need all the help we can get. You can also download it here.

TOMORROW (HOPEFULLY): That long-overdue podcast with the Chapel Hill guy.

For those of you who dug the Foreign Exchange profile I wrote for the Arts & Living section yesterday, here a couple of other projects featuring Exchange MC Phonte Coleman, who is quickly becoming who I want to be when I grow up.

1. Continuing in his “singing tear,” he also contributed vocals to "Look What You're Doin' To Me,” the new single from Jazzanova’s new album, “Of All the Things,” coming out next week. I just heard this song today (courtesy of the always-reliable folk at SoulBounce), and it keeps bringing a smile to my face with each listen — and you all know how rarely that happens.

2. I’m also listening to Phonte’s comedy album (yes, he does comedy, too!), “The Story of U.S.” An album he did way back in ‘99, it has him and producer Eccentric poking fun at rappers (you have to hear the Wu-Tang Clan parody “69th Chamber Intercourse”) and the music industry. And yes, Little Brother fans, Percy Miracles makes a nutty appearance. You can snap the album up through iTunes or through his MySpace page.

3. And finally, if you haven’t been listening to Phonte spin records (along with DJ Brainchild) and dispense pearls of wisdom on his podcast, Gordon Gartrell Radio, you are missing out on some hellaciously funny stuff. Not only is the boy comical as a radio host, but he has impeccable taste in music. Our tastes are so alike, it’s like I’m doing the show with him. (Hint, hint, Tay!)