Seasoned Sessions
By Seasoned Sessions
Seasoned SessionsMay 04, 2024
175. Why are there so many double standards in hip hop?
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the Kendrick and Drake rap beef, performative showering, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
174. Shannon Sharpe is not so sharp
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Baby Reindeer, Amanda Seales’ interview with Shannon Sharpe, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week! Sorry for the video quality this week, but here’s a pic of Ada’s noseless crush to help balance things out.
173. "Hear Me Out", Windrush and Community featuring Adannay
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we were joined by the talented Adannay to discuss their musical Inspirations, the latest Windrush scandal, our "hear me out" ticks, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week! Sorry for the video quality this week, but here’s a pic of Ada’s noseless crush to help balance things out.
172. BRIT School, Romeo & Juliet and Echo Chambers featuring Cat Burns
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we were joined by the talented Cat Burns to discuss her time at Brit school, musicals, her upcoming album, and more! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
171. Can your pro blackness actually be anti Black?
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about; Beyoncé’s new album – The Cowboy Carter, Raven Symone clarifying her statement about being African American, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
170. Diddy, Parenthood & Billie Piper
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about; P. Diddy’s home getting raided by the FBI, the dangers of the internet, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
169. When will Black women stop being disrespected? Feat. Hafsa Ahmed
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, Hafsa’s here to talk about the comments made about Diane Abbott, the body of a 19-year-old student found in the Thames, The Cowboy Carter, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
168. Is there really a difference between creators and influencers? Featuring Kimberley Possible
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week Hanifah is on holiday so Ada is joined by the incredible creator Kimberley Possible! They chat all things creators, Black cartoons and of course Kate Middleton...let us know what you think of this episode.
167. Alison Hammond, Influencers and Mychal The Librarian
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk all about influencers crossing over to journalism, celebrity lookalikes, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
166. ReesaTeesa, Stalking and Secrets ft Style & City Diaries Podcast
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by Prinny and Amber from Style and City Diaries to talk about Who TF did I marry, Omar Lay, stalking your dates, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
165. Why are friendship breakups the hardest?
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk all about the recession, Beyoncé’s latest songs, friend heartbreaks, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
164. Why are we trying to fit into white establishments? Featuring the cast of Boarders
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by Josh Tedeku and Jodie Campbell to talk about their new BBC3 comedy drama, Boarders, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
163. High Anxiety, Nicki Minaj, Tattoos
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk all about the Megan and Nicki beef, Chrisean getting a controversial face tattoo, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
Apologies for the technical error, new audio is now up!
162. The Oscars, Adopted Baby Zoe & Nudity
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the Oscars nominations and “snubs,” a man who asked Black TikTok to teach him how to do his adopted daughter’s hair, nudity around pets, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
161. Lovers & Friends featuring Tom Moutchi
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by the lovely Tom Moutchi to talk about; his leading role in Apple TV+ series Criminal Record, boy/girl friendships, and more. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
160. Jonathan Majors, FKA Twigs and Boy Best Friends
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the Golden Globes, Jonathan Majors’ ABC interview, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
159. New Year, New Wash
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about questionable showering habits, Dave Chapelle’s new Netflix special, the new year, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
158. Black Female Rage
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about Jonathan Majors being found guilty, Taraji opening up about the downsides of Hollywood, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
157. Lack of Community, Christian BBL's and Spinning the block
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the apparent crumbling of society around us, a woman who got a “Christian BBL”, getting back with exes, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
156. Are we living in a simulation? Featuring Myha'la Herrold
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by actor Myha’la to talk about her new film, Leave The World Behind. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
155. Spiking, Peeing and Irrational Fears featuring Munya Chawawa
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by the iconic Munya Chawawa to talk about parodies, irrational fears, Malibu’s new anti-spiking campaign, B.A.B.E.S, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
154. Start paying attention to those red flags featuring Coco Sarel
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by the lovely Coco Sarel to talk about her new show, Smothered, reality stars, struggle relationships, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week! Smothered is streaming on Sky now!
153. You're supposed to be ugly as a child featuring Julie Adenuga
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by the lovely Julie Adenuga to talk about her new show, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
152. It's not witchcraft, it's just bad luck
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the celeb parents, Chris Kaba’s killer getting charged with murder, conversations around witchcraft, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
151. Struggle love is never worth it
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the ins and outs of struggle relationships. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
150. It's Will and Jada season...again
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about all the news coverage Jada Pinkett Smith’s upcoming memoir is getting, a stay-at-home mum who wants a break, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
149. WE'RE BACCCCKKKKKK
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! We’re back from our hiatus, and this week, we talk about; celebs getting political, burnout, and more, Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!
148. Is it dangerous for Black people to dream? Featuring Adjani Salmon and Dani Moseley
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! We're taking a little break but we HAD to come back to chat to the amazing Adjani Salmon and Dani Moseley from Dreaming Whilst Black. Make sure you watch the incredible series on BBC iplayer from July 24th or catch it on BBC3 at 10pm
147. It's a Black Mirror Special Episode! Featuring Paapa Essiedu and Anjana Vasan
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146. Thrush: it can get you any time... Featuring Dominique Fishback
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about; Olympic athlete Tori Bowie, our experiences with reproductive health, and Ada sat down for a chat with the wonderful Dominique Fishback about her role in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. If you’re a Black Mirror fan, stay tuned for our special episode coming out on Tuesday!
145. Ajike Owens, Tyler James Williams and The Idol
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about; Tyler James Williams addressing speculations about his sexuality, Sam Levinson’s latest series, The Idol, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
144. A film with a talking crab does not need slavery...featuring Kelvin Harrison Jr,
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about; Marcus Ryder criticising The Little Mermaid for not including slavery, Bill Cosby facing a new sexual assault lawsuit...and stick around until the end of the episode as we interview Kelvin Harrison Jr. on his new film Chevalier. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
143. What is the BEST Beyoncé album? featuring The Classic Manny
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this special episode, we’re joined by the wonderful @theclassicmanny to chat about all things Beyoncé, ahead of The Renaissance World Tour stopping in London – ranking all her albums, sharing our visual predictions, and more! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod @adaenechi and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
142. Should couples split everything 50/50?
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; Prince Harry and Meghan’s chaotic car chase in New York City, Gabrielle Union revealing she splits everything 50/50 with Dwyane Wade, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
141. Beyoncé is back and life makes sense again
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the first show in Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu’s reaction to having her name mispronounced on Jeremy Vine, the Tarte drama, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
140. Coronation, Jordan Neely, and is a little bit of cheating okay?
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the killing of Jordan Neely on a New York Subway, the King’s Coronation long weekend, and more. (Skip to: Ada’s Beyoncé dream 1:00 The Coronation 11:00 Shoutouts 17:00 The news 32:00 Cheating chat 48:00)
Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
139. Hoteps, Relaxers, and Incels
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the killing of Rasheeda Williams, a 35-year-old trans woman from Atlanta, the rise in hair relaxer, Ada’s recent trip to Egypt, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
138. Maybe companies should stop hiring creepy men...
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; Ralph Yarl, the 16-year-old who was shot after knocking on the wrong door of a home, Jonathan Majors getting dropped by his management, Morgan Freeman’s comments about being called African American, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
137. If someone tells you it’s racist, it probably is
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about; an Essex pub having Golliwog dolls on display, a woman on TikTok whose roommate got a bit too close for comfort, the new Netflix series, Beef, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week! P.S. If you didn't believe Hanifah's crow fact, read this.
136. Reminder: Leave Black Women ALONE!
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the backlash Angel Reese faced during the NCAA National Championship, KSI using a racial slur in a recent video, the response to Quinta’s SNL monologue, and more. Don't forget BlackXellence is nominated for a Webby – vote here! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
135. Are the police good for anything?
Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions. This week we discuss yet another report of the police being useless, Uganda's awful homophobic bill and of course the instant cult classic SWARM! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
134. Why is the UK always bad vibes?
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; Law Roach’s retirement, Damson Idris on the Snowfall press run, the MOTD fall out, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
133. The Oscar's special you didn't ask for
Welcome back to our Seasoned Sessions Oscars special! In this sleep-deprived episode, we discuss; the night’s biggest wins and snubs, the looks on the champagne carpet, our winner predictions, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
132. If Jonathan Majors isn't masculine, then who is?
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s special episode, we talk about; The UK’s new illegal immigration bill, the do’s and don’ts of dating, our predictions for this year’s Oscars, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
131. Zaya Wade, Hailey vs Selena and The Shade Room
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s special episode, we talk about; Zaya Wade’s legal name change, The Shade Room deleting a photo of Doja Cat and posting about faith, Ada weighs in on the Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
130. We can't always be Strong Black Women ft Judi Love
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s special episode, we had a discussion with the wonderful Judi Love about her career, being a Black woman in the media industry, the impact Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has had on representation, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
129. Rihanna is NEVER giving us that album now ft Tessa Thompson
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; Rihanna’s Superbowl performance and Vogue shoot, the family of George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren’t Blue, fighting against a book ban – and winning, and more. Plus Ada speaks to the amazing Tessa Thompson. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
128. Racists in training, Fentybowl and YOU
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was attacked in Ashford, our predictions for Rihanna’s Superbowl performance, season 4 of YOU, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. If you’d like to attend our screening for The Strays on 21st February, email us on seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com, or send us a dm. Have a great week!
Love Island - Ron, it's time for you to go
We're back with another Love Island break down and let's be honest, we need a little more spice in that villa it's getting a little dry right? Zara if you're listening we'd love to have you on as a guest!
127. Who is Kenya Barris making movies for?
Sorry for the late upload, we had technical difficulties which is why there's no video this week but welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the murder of Tyre Nichols, Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, Kenya Barris’ new movie “You People,” and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!