Watch With You
By Lady D and Lady H
Watch With You Feb 28, 2021
Where the Wilde Things Are: A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Review, pt.1
The Ebonauts have landed! Semi and Mo_Rease from WrassleCast; Rhayne and Brittany from Books.Bubbles join Lady D and Lady H to discuss our winter 2024 book pick, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. We had lots to say, so stay tuned for part 2! If you read this book or listen to this episode and want to share your comments, please email a voice memo to watchwithyoupod@gmail.com.
Citation is available upon request.
Bingo, part 2
Rhayne and JJ finish their bingo cards with equally silly and serious predictions. Again, we recorded our predictions in January 2024-and some of them have come true. Have you made your bingo card?
Bonus Episode: Bingo, Pt 1
You know how something wild happens and we say, "that wasn't on my bingo card!" Well, Lady H and Carefreeblerd decided to create a bingo card to test that theory. We recorded this episode in January, so some of the events that we predicted have come to pass: was Lady H correct about her Oscar prediction? Hear what we had to say about Beyonce and Rihanna: would you award us a marker for those predictions? Lady H also made a prediction for the NAACP Awards which airs on March 16, 2024. Will she be correct? Please let us know what you think about these predictions and feel free to share some of your own.
Get Lit, part 3
Madame Lazet, Carefree Blerd, Mo_Rease, Lady D and Lady H close out their book discussion on this leap day with their hopes for reading in 2024 and launch the Winter Ebonauts Book Club pick, A Love Song For Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams.
It's Lit, Part 2
It's Mardi Gras and we are celebrating the February 16, 2024 release of The Color Purple on Max through books! This episode talks about memoirs, audiobooks, and book to screen adaptations. We go in and it's lit!
Have you picked up your books for our Winter Ebonauts picks?
It's Lit, Part 1
So...it's been awhile, hasn't it? Lady D and Lady H have had some struggles, but we haven't forgotten about this podcast. One thing that has been keeping Lady H sane is reading, so she sent the book signal out to Madame Lazet, Rhayne, Mo_Rease and Lady D to talk about the year that was through books. We clearly had lots to say, so we broke it up in three (3) parts. We hope you enjoy and please let us know what books you read in 2023 and/or plan to read in 2024.
Note: there are spoilers for Amber and Danielle Brown's Someone Had To Do It at the end of the episode.
Missy, Labelle, Solange, Badu and the Society of Supreme Beings, Pt 1
Greetings Earthlings and Happy Renaissance Film Release Day!
Queen Melmendi and Mo_Rease join Lady D and Lady H to discuss a few of Black women and femmes Avant Garde artists have had in music and visual mediums including fashion, makeup, and music videos. We began an impromptu musical family trees, which will manifest into playlists and a Part 2 episode (we did not mention Ella Fitzgerald or Lil Nas X-they will get their due!) and we invite you submit your picks for Supreme Beings in music.
Bloodmarked: An Ancestor's Wildest Dream?
The Ebonauts are landing! Legendborn readers Lady H, Madame Lazet, and Semi convinced Lady D to join them on their expedition of re-visiting the immortal world of magic and history by reading Bloodmarked with them. Did Lady D love it? What is going on with Bree? Will there be a book 3? We talk the highs, the lows, and definitely the middle. Enjoy! Happy one year anniversary, Bloodmarked!
Hosts: Lady D, Lady H, Madame Lazet, and Semi
Spider Society X: A Spider-Verse Panel Discussion
Hello Watchers!
Originally, your friendly neighborhood producer Lady H wanted to discuss the Spider-verse abstractly: discussing Spyder-Byte and Jessica Drew during an episode of Black women, femme, and nonbinary superheroes. And then Lady H got a message from Spider Society X (Black Marvel, Mme Lazet, Miss V, Anwar Starwind, and Mo) that we needed to do an episode on this movie and the animated Spider-verse. Who ignores a message from Spider Society X? Not Lady H, and hopefully not you. Please stay tuned for your introduction to our secret society, and if you haven't seen the movie, it premieres on Netflix today, October 31, 2023.
THE Perfect Find: A Panel Discussion
Hey Watchers!
The homies Mo_Rease and Madame Lazet help us launch the Ebonauts Book Club by discussing Tia Williams's "The Perfect Find." In this episode, we discuss the book and Netflix movie together. Did we love? Did we dislike? Were we here so that we don't get fined? Listen to find out. Warming: This episode contains spoilers for both the book and movie.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/episodes/THE-Perfect-Find-A-Panel-Discussion-e28ufk8
Rhayne is The Perfect Find
Fan favorite, Carefree Black Nerd, could not make our panel discussion and Lady H would not let him off of the hook. What follows is an in-depth discussion of Tia Williams's The Perfect Find book review, and then we discuss the Netflix adaptation featuring Gabrielle Union. This episode is meant to complement the panel discussion where we review the book and movie together. Enjoy!
Hosts: Lady H and Carefreeblerd
Queen Talk: The Little Mermaid Bonus Section
Queen Melmendhi joined Lady H to gush all about The Little Mermaid. We encountered some technical difficulties, and veered off topic a little bit, but that's what happens when queens talk! Also, stay tuned for a hidden track from Semi.
Wade in the Water: The Little Mermaid
Right in time for the digital release of Disney's The Little Mermaid, we don't just go under the sea, we wade in the water with the ladies of Books.bubbles. We discuss how Halle Bailey's Ariel is not the first time that Black people have occupied the sea and water ways. We also shout out merwomanist Dr. Jalondra A. Davis, Zandile Ndhlovu, Simone Manuel, Mami Wata, and more. We also announced that our Fall 2023 pick for the Ebonauts Book Club is a duology by Natasha Bowen: Skin of the Sea and Soul of the Deep. And if you want more mermaids, be sure to have your pencil and paper handy: the ladies of books.bubbles give you a great list. One more thing: be sure to listen to the end for a voice note from the brilliant KP.
Also mentioned:
Other resources:
How River Baptism Shaped Black Musical Tradition
Scream Queens: Music to Our Ears
Mo_Rease joins Ladies D and H to discuss Black women singers and rappers who have starred in horror films. We took a look back at the impact of Queen of the Damned starring Aaliyah and fantasy cast AMC's Interview With a Vampire. Later, Rhayne gives his review.
Semi Says: Renaissance Reactions
Hey Watchers!
Miss Semi went to the Renaissance World Tour to party with Queen B not once, but twice. She joins hosts Lady D and Lady H to finally discuss the visuals of this album, and later we share our updated paranormal romance reading lists. Enjoy!
Hosted by: Lady D, Lady H and Miss Semi
Books Mentioned:
The Grim Reaper's Lawyer by Mea Monique
King of Battle and Blood Adrian X Isolde Book 1) by Scarlett St. Clair
The Vampire King by Kenya Wright
Lured by the Dusk by Angela J. Ford
Queen of Myth and Monsters by Scarlett St. Clair
A Light in the Dark (Banish the Dark Book 1) by Miranda Sapphire
The Broken Vows Series by Salem Cross
Monster Love: A Monster Romances Collection by Imani Jay
The Duskwalker Brides Series by Opal Reyne (book 4: A Soul to Guide)
Claimed by the Alpha: An Alpha Werewolf Romance (Sanctuary Book 1) by J. Raven Wilde
A Bite of Hate (Gamble of Souls Book 1) by T. St. James, Ari Pratama
Obsidian Feathers: A Latine Dark Fantasy Romance ( Fire on the Horizon Book 1) by N. Caceres
Lourdes & the Mafia: The Mafia of the Underworld: A Standalone Reverse Harem) by Aleera Anaya Ceres
Eternally Yours (Eternal Mates Book 1) by Eve Vaughn
Eternally Yours by Kenya Wright
Alpha (The Alpha Series Book 1) by Tiya Rayne
Lilly: The Complete Locke Series by Tiya Rayne
Bella & Her Beast: Urban Wolf Paranormal by Belleza, M. Craig
The Kastleton Sisters by Kyeate
Ghosts of Christmas and When the Snowman Whispered (Steamy Christmas Magic) by Kenya Wright
His Surprise Omega (Lunar Omegaverse Book 1) by Shyla Colt
Caressed by Sin: Love, Death, and Magic by Kenya Wright
Falling for Wolfe: A Paranormal Romance by Mya Denise
Chosen: Paranormal Vampire Romance by Sienna Mynx
Seduced by Moonlight (Love, Death, and Magic) by Kenya Wright
The Alpha's Dream: A BBW Alpha Wolf Shifter Romance by Jocelyn F. Young
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming
Immortals and Vampyric Horror: My Soul to Keep with book.bubbles
Hey Watchers!
Around the 10 minute mark, spoiler talk begins. A bell will chime.
Bubbly: Love Corkscrew: Head Over Heels Sweet Riesling
Mentioned:
Ganja and Hess came out in 1973, not 1974.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The recording to place when SCOTUS rolled back R v Wade
Interview With a Vampire
Their Eyes Are Watching God and the works of Zora Neale Hurston
Stranger Things
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Articles:
Historian uncovers gynecology’s brutal roots in slavery | Berkeley News
Medical Exploitation of Black Women (eji.org)
The ‘Father of Modern Gynecology’ Performed Shocking Experiments on Enslaved Women - HISTORY
Henrietta Lacks: How Her Cells Became One of the Most Important Medical Tools in History - HISTORY
Wealthy funder pays reparations for use of HeLa cells (nature.com)
Henrietta Lacks' Family reaches settlement
Erykah Badu Next Lifetime and Orange Moon
We love you Michael K. Williams, Aaliyah and Issa Rae
The Shack movie with Octavia Spencer
Watchmen
Tracy Chapman
Touched by An Angel had Della Rease
Star Trek
Queen of the Damned book and movie by Anne Rice
Tara from True Blood
Zora 100 Canon
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, Lee-Wright, Brittany and Taylor, Breanna. "Immortals and Vampyric Horror: My Soul to Keep with book.bubbles." Watch With You Podcast. August 1, 2023. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:37:59. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Immortals-and-Vampyric-Horror-My-Soul-to-Keep-with-book-bubbles-e1ko03j
A Saturnine Sendoff to Sanditon
Greetings and Salutations!
Our holiday at Sanditon has come to a close. As we sendoff this Austenian reimagining, we give a final verdict of the show, discuss the connecting themes this season shared with Queen Charlotte (beware we spoil Queen Charlotte), and debate whether or not our girl Georgianna got the ending she deserved.
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston and Erin-Lee. "A Saturnine Sendoff to Sanditon." Watch With You Podcast. June 11, 2023. Podcast, Mp3audio, 1:07:06. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/episodes/A-Saturnine-Sendoff-to-Sanditon-e25hg81
From Soap Opera to Rope Opera
We join our broadcast in progress as Lady H, Semi, and Mrs. Uliano transitioned from talking about Black Hospital to The Bloodline, end of title reigns for Jade and Binky, and more. Jump in!
Hairston, Erin-Lee, Semi, and Uliano, Ashlee. "From Soap Opera to Rope Opera." Watch With You Podcast. June 08, 2023. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 49:41. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/episodes/From-Soap-Opera-to-Rope-Opera-e25f0rj
We Watch With You: Black Hospital edition
Hey Watchers!
One thing that the family at Watch With You prides ourself on is the ability to watch and discuss media that uplifts Black women, femmes, and nonbinary people with you. With the popularity of #Sprina as a catalyst, we check into the classic soap opera, #GeneralHospital for their Black Hospital hours. In this episode, soap opera watchers Lady H, Miss Semi and Mrs. Uliano, catch you up on the Black residents of Port Charles and the glory that is Sprina: that's right, we answer the question #WhoisSprina and get all up in her mama's business. We hope this episode helps you jump into General Hospital, and that you watch during the summer with us.
Mentioned:
Hairston, Erin-Lee, Semi, and Uliano, Ashlee."We Watch With You: Black Hospital edition." Watch With You Podcast. June 08, 2023. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:58:20. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/episodes/We-Watch-With-You-Black-Hospital-edition-e25evo1
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Panel
KP, Sir Rease, and Lord Rhayne join Ladies D and H to discuss Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. In this supersized panel discussion, we discussed The Great Experiment, Lady Danbury, King George, queer representation, the book, and more.
For further perspective:
Beverly Jenkins and Black American Romance
Hamilton and Color Conscious Casting
Coleman, Rhayne, Darring, Asi'a D., Davis, Derek, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Pow, Kadian. “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Panel ” Watch With You Podcast. May 27, 2023. Podcast, MP3 audio, 02:21:01. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/episodes/Queen-Charlotte-A-Bridgerton-Story-Panel-e24o7lu
3 Times ForeverYoung: The One Where V Stayed Awake
Hey Party People!
We begin this episode right where we left off: covering night 2 of Wrestlemania 39, and the whole of night 1. We also fold in updates from subsequent Raws and Smackdowns. Further, we give you a sneak peak of our upcoming podcast, 3 Times a Lady. We look forward to receiving any and all feedback from you, even if we disagree. And, all respectful beings who listen to the podcast are welcome to join us on Discord. I promise.
ForeverYoungCast Presents: Mania 39, Part 1
Surprise, ya'll! Ms. V, Madame Lazet, and Lady H talk Wrestlemania Night one, a little of Raw After Mania, and live report Smackdown. There are man sidequests and a sleeping co-host. Enjoy this laid back episode.
Curry, Helissa, Hairston, Erin-Lee and Streeter, Venika. "A Forever YoungCast: This is Cinema.” Watch With You Podcast. April 12, 2023. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:08:33. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/episodes/ForeverYoungCast-Presents-Mania-39--Part-1-e226586
So....What Do You Want to Talk About?
Hey all! Long time, eh? Lady D and Lady H give a quick recap of what they've been up to since you've last heard from them. If you missed them, let them know. If you want to join our Discord, please tweet us at @watchwithyoupod or email them at watchwithyoupod@gmail.com
A Forever YoungCast: This is Cinema
Miss V, Madame Lazet, and Lady H reunite for a ForeverYoungCast, which is only right because the Women's Royal Rumble match was a reunion of the Mae Young Classic. We analyze 2023's Royal Rumble in depth and pay tribute to the late Kammedee.
Miss Kamilah Okafor Memorial Scholarship — bakersfieldivylegacy.org
Curry, Helissa, Hairston, Erin-Lee and Streeter, Venika. "A Forever YoungCast: This is Cinema.” Watch With You Podcast. February 16, 2023. Podcast, MP3 audio, 02:15:57. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/A-Forever-YoungCast-This-is-Cinema-e1v2e7a
Women of Wakanda
Hey Watchers!
Lady D and Lady H had a holiday party with Rhayne, Mo_ Rease, and the ladies of Books and Bubbles (Brittany and Breanna) podcast. In this lightly edited episode, we discussed Wakanda Forever. Later, Miss V and Madame Lazet give their take on the film and discuss the chemistry between Namor and Shuri. It's a party, y'a'll and school is still out of session. New audio articles will debut soon, but for now, we are taking a break. Please feel free to find us on twitter, and let us know your thoughts about Wakanda Forever, the podcast, what you are watching, or whatever is on your heart.
Coleman, Rhayne, Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a, Davis, Derek, Hairston, Erin-Lee, Lee-Wright, Brittany, Streeter, Venika and Taylor, Breanna. "Women of Wakanda" Watch With You Podcast. January 22, 2023. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:38:20. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Women-of-Wakanda-e1tr3mm
Call Me Miss Cleo
Alabun'mi AM Jones (AMJ) joins us to close out our Black Girl Magic edition of our audio magazine. In this audio article, we discuss the documentary Call Me Miss Cleo (HBO Max). Later, AMJ discusses what to look for when approaching a practitioner of African Spiritualities. This episode is full of joy-we hope you feel it.
Mentioned:
In The '90s, A Black Psychic Friend Fooled White America. Then They Were Pissed.
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Jones, Alabun'mi A.M. “Call Me Miss Cleo.” Watch With You Podcast. January 15, 2023. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:24:42. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Call-Me-Miss-Cleo-e1tglkv
2022: What was new? (ForeverYoung Reunion, Pt. 2)
@Madame Lazet and @VenikaDewan continue their conversation with Ladies D and H. This time we table the wrestling talk and discuss what our 2022 was like. There are some high and low lights to discuss, including what we watched, read, and listened to this year. A few television shows that caught our eye include Riches, Reasonable Doubt, Wendell and Wild, Tom Swift, Abbott Elementary, Grand Crew, Interview With A Vampire, The Wonder Years, and Everything is Trash. Our book listings can be purchased at our bookshop. Check out our graphics throughout the week for more details.
Watch This Feat Madame Lazet and Miss V
Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D. , Hairston, Erin-Lee and Streeter, Venika. "2022: What was new? (ForeverYoung Reunion, Pt. 2).” Watch With You Podcast. January 08, 2023. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:11:12. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/2022-What-was-new--ForeverYoung-Reunion--Pt--2-e1t6qbo
It's All About Timing: A Forever Young Reunion
We wish you all a Happy Kwanzaa and a prosperous New Year!
Madame Lazet, Miss V and Ladies D and H pick up where we left off on our last episode: The Smarkside of the Ring: Vinny Mac Edition. We don't tackle all of the topics that we would have liked, but we did talk:
-How's WWE doing without Vinny Mac?
-What grade we would award HHH?
-Did Sasha and Naomi make the right decision by walking away?
-If the Rock ripe for a return and a brief review of Black Adam.
-Hit Row
-fantasy booking the Royal Rumble and more. This is part one of our end of the year discussion.
Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D. , Hairston, Erin-Lee and Streeter, Venika. "It's All About Timing: A Forever Young Reunion.” Watch With You Podcast. January 01, 2023. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:47:45. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Its-All-About-Timing-A-Forever-Young-Reunion-e1suo5a
Holiday Magic feat. Queen Melmendi
It's holiday break time! Podcast fave Queen Melmendi and Lady D let holiday grump Lady H know that school is out of session, and it is cut up time. They break down two magical movies found on Netflix: Jingle Jangle and The Holiday Calendar. Later, Queen Melmendi mistlehoes about the Hip Hop Family movies and offers other recommendations. Enjoy!
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. "Holiday Magic feat. Queen Melmendi." Watch With You Podcast. December 25, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:20:34. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Holiday-Magic-feat--Queen-Melmendi-e1s2jsu
I am charmed: And They Lived Happily Ever After
Our "monsieur romance connoisseur" Mo_Rease joins Lady D and Lady H to chat romantic magic and the book And They Lived Happily Ever After by Therese Beharrie.
Mentioned:
Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture
The Brown Sisters Series-
Darring, Asi'a D., Davis, Derek, and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “I am charmed: And They Lived Happily Ever After.” Watch With You Podcast. December 18, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 57:27. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/I-am-charmed-And-They-Lived-Happily-Ever-After-e1rvtrr
A Star in a Dark Night: Therese Beharrie
Own voices romance writer Therese Beharrie joins us to discuss her magical duet And They Lived Happily Ever After and A Ghost in Shining Armor. We also discuss a little about South African culture, being a woman of color in the romance industry, and being authentic.
Beharrie, Therese, Darring, Asi'a D., and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “She's Outta This World: Therese Beharrie.” Watch With You Podcast. December 04, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:06:39. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/A-Star-in-a-Dark-Night-Therese-Beharrie-e1mdjhb
I am rooted: The Princess and the Frog
Tiana, aka the Obama Princess, was the first Black Disney princess. We talk about what that meant, and the inclusion of hoodoo and voodoo in the media.
Fun stuff:
When She’s Black, The Princess is the Frog
V Opinion: Princess and the Frog Does Race Right… Mostly
The Princess and the Frog: Rewriting Jazz Age History and Culture | The Black Atlantic
A Seat at the Table" A Brandy's Cinderella Retrospective
Darring, Asi'a D., and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “I am rooted: The Princess and the Frog.” Watch With You Podcast. December 04, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:21:30. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/I-am-rooted-The-Princess-and-the-Frog-e1p00kn
I am rooted: Eve's Bayou
We take a look at the Southern gothic classic, Eve's Bayou which questions memory and showcases haunting through the eyes of a young Black girl coming of age, and the consequences of choices as an adult. This is the selection of M. Haynes who said that a review of Black speculative fiction would not be complete without Eve's Bayou.
Reading List:
As It Nears 25, ‘Eve’s Bayou’ Is Still Radical—And Wonderful | Vanity Fair
Eve’s Bayou Is a Beautiful Portrait of Black Identity (vulture.com)
Eve's Bayou (Film) - TV Tropes
Darring, Asi'a D., Davis, Derek, and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “I am rooted: Eve's Bayou.” Watch With You Podcast. November 27, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 41:23. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/I-am-rooted-Eves-Bayou-e1mdjlo
I Am Rooted: African Spiritualities 101
Featuring the magical Alabun'mi A.M. Jones, founder of BrownGirlTarot; Lady H and Lady D talk and learn about African Spiritualities. If you'd like to bless our speaker, here are their cashapp tags: $AlabunmiAMJ and $BrownGirlTarot
Mentioned:
Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing
Stephanie Rose Bird:
365 Days of Hoodoo: Daily Rootwork, Mojo & Conjuration
African American Magick: A Modern Grimoire for the Natural Home
Mojo Workin': The Old African American Hoodoo System
The Conjure Woman and Other Conjure Tales
Recommended:
Conjuring Moments in African American Literature: Women, Spirit Work, and Other Such Hoodoo (2012)
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Jones, Alabun'mi A.M. “I am rooted: African Spiritualities 101.” Watch With You Podcast. November 20, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:35:02. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/I-Am-Rooted-African-Spiritualities-101-e1qtod6
I am rooted: Legendborn
Lady H welcomes Madam Lazet and Miss Semi to discuss all things Legendborn. The first portion of this podcast is spoiler free, then we go down deep into the text.
We mention:
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White
Extras:
Interview with Tracy Deonn and Book Review: Legendborn – jthbooks (home.blog)
https://www.richlandlibrary.com/blog/2021-05-27/ownvoices
Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a, Fontus, Semiramis, and Hairston, Erin-Lee and "I am rooted: Legendborn." Watch With You Podcast. November 13, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:50:38. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/I-am-rooted-Legendborn-e1omtlr
I am: Black Spectacular
Queen Melmendi joins Lady H and Lady D to talk about what Black speculative fiction could look in praxis: Janelle Monae! We mention:
#Black Girls Are from the Future: Essays on Race, Digital Creativity and Pop Culture by Renina Jarmon
When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks It Down by Dr. Joan Morgan
The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monae
When God Lost Her Tongue: Historical Consciousness and the Black Feminist Imagination by Janell Hobson
Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist by Sesali Bowen
Glitch Feminism: A Manifesto by Legacy Russell
CaShawn Thompson – The mother of #BlackGirlMagic
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
How Long 'til Black Future Month?: Stories by NK Jemisin
Ego Tripping by Nikki Giovanni
Far Sector by NK Jemisin and Jamal Campbell
Beloved by Toni Morrison
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8644166/is-marie-buchanon-real-person-harriet-tubman-movie
Don't forget: #BlackgirlsarefromtheFutureDarring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. "I am: Black Spectacular ." Watch With You Podcast. November 6, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:00:28. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/I-am-Black-Spectacular-e1p4g8b
I AM…Beyond C’est
Beyonce's Renaissance, Pt. 1 is a work of Black Speculative Fiction (Black Spec). Lady A and Madame Lazet joined us for a listening party* where we discussed and analyzed the album within the Black Spec lens, gave Grace Jones her flowers, and since it is sexy, use it and Audre Lorde, to segue into a discussion of the erotic. Let's also talk about the sexier side of Black Spec and fantasy book some paranormal romance aka "monster fucking." This is Watch With You After dark.
Mentions and Recommendations:
The uses of the erotic by Audre Lorde
That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon
That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A Werewolf: Mead Mishaps Book Two
Interview with the Vampire: movie and TV show
Miss Tony (please note that this article uses he pronouns, and we are unsure of what Miss Tony would have preferred. No disrespect is meant. )
The Alpha Prince and His Bride- LaurG
16 Books to Read if you love Beyonce's Renaissance
LOVE BEYONCÉ’S RENAISSANCE? READ THESE BOOKS!
Loved Beyoncé’s Renaissance? Read these books!
Citation:
Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, Lee, and Kenndey-Alston, Taleah. "I AM…Beyond C’est." Watch With You Podcast. October 30, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:34:58. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Immortals-and-Vampyric-Horror-My-Soul-to-Keep-with-book-bubbles-e1ko03j
*No copyright infringement intended.
I am: Black Speculative Fiction
Lovecraft Country is the best example of a Black speculative fiction project thus far. It combines alternative history, time travel, Afrofuturism, horror, adventure, magic, sci-fi, fantasy, and thrills from a decidedly Black feminist point of view. Ladies D and H are joined by Lady A to discuss one of the best series of the 2020s.
https://pca.st/episode/abfd40fb-ecc0-4de3-a636-7eeeb66b46f9
https://www.theroot.com/where-white-people-are-scarier-than-monsters-the-hidde-1845000536
Citation:
Darring, Asi'a D., Hairston, Erin-Lee, Kennedy-Alston, Taleah. “I am: Black Speculative Fiction.” Watch With You Podcast. October 23, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:27:14. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/I-am-Black-Speculative-Fiction-e1oapj7
Launchpad: What is Black Speculative Fiction? Feat. M. Haynes
Ladies D and H have been out of this world, but get grounded by defining Black speculative fiction with M. Haynes. Justice for Bonnie Bennett!
We discuss:
How Black speculative fiction shows up in music
Philanthropic thinking
Sankofa
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Haynes, Marcus. "Launchpad: What is Black Speculative Fiction? Feat. M. Haynes." Watch With You Podcast. October 16, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:03:22. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Launchpad-What-is-Black-Speculative-Fiction--Feat--M--Haynes-e1o33j4
Season 2
We are back on October 16, 2022!
Closing Out Season 1: We went Apesh*t
Hey Watchers!
This episode is special! Lady H introduces Lady D to her nemesis, Don Delarente, producer and co-host on WrassleCast, and then he takes over to ask us about season 1 and what is next for season 2. After this episode, we plan on having a break, but catch us on social media!
Stay tuned for a sneak peek into season 2!
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Jeffries, Don. "Closing Out Season 1: We went Apesh*t." Watch With You Podcast. September 4, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 1:09:19. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Closing-Out-Season-1-We-went-Apesht-e1l1302
See whores by the Seashore: Sanditon Season 2
Hey Watchers!
We review a resurrected Sanditon and review some of our predictions from our review of Sanditon season 1. We also preview what we want for the future of Sanditon. Justice for Georgianna!
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Recommended:
Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters — Michon Boston Group Ltd
MASTERPIECE Studio Podcast | Masterpiece (pbs.org)
If Beale Street Could Talk
Hey Watchers!
Queen Melmendi joins Lady H and Lady D to talk If Beale Street Could Talk. This is part of the five (5) Black American period pieces that Lady H could identify. The other four (4) are Southside With You, Sylvie's Love, The Photograph, and the missing from memory: Their Eyes Were Watching God. Can you think of any others? If so, please let us know.
Articles:
“If Beale Street Could Talk:” Book vs movie? – The iNews Network
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/12/219467/beale-street-movie-black-women
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. "If Beale Street Could Talk." Watch With You Podcast. August 7, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 48:11. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/If-Beale-Street-Could-Talk-e1jjjp2
Nichelle Nichols Tribute
Lady H and Lady D share a snippet of a conversation they had with Tatiana King earlier this year. The full conversation will air in season two. In the meantime, we wanted to honor Ms. Nichols and Lt. Uhura on the day of her passing: Godspeed.
The Smark side of the Ring: Vinny Mac Edition
Surprise! This bonus episode is another ForeverYoungCast reunion featuring the lovely ladies, Madame Lazet and Miss V. We take on the changes at WWE and make predictions on the Summerslam 2022 card. It's giving wrestling with a womanist take. Please be aware that we do describe some pretty dark allegations on Vinny Mac, so please take care.
Mentioned:
https://dailyddt.com/2022/05/20/wwe-who-is-nick-khan/
Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D. , Hairston, Erin-Lee and Streeter, Venika. "The Smark side of the Ring: Vinny Mac Edition.” Watch With You Podcast. July 30, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:03:03. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/The-Smark-side-of-the-Ring-Vinny-Mac-Edition-e1ls845
#JenkinsJuly and Black American Historical Romance
Hey Watchers and Happy July!
We are joined by DeeDee Jonee to discuss soap operas*, wrestling, Black American historical romance, and the Queen: Beverly Jenkins and how she is honored with #Jenkins July. Also, are you a ride or die chick for Aldis Hodge? And stay tuned for our final thoughts on #Bridgerton.
*when mentioning GH, Lady H mistakenly called precious Trina by the name Sabrina whilst thinking about Sprina (the pairing of Trina and Spencer).
Mentioned:
Black Romance Novels Matter Too (shondaland.com)
15 Must Read Black Historical Romance Novels of the Last 25 Years (bookriot.com)
Bessie Stringfield, African American Queen of the Road Biography (bessiestringfieldbook.com)
An Earl, The Girl, and a Toddler by Vanessa Riley
A Preacher's Promise by Piper Hugely
Zane
E. Lynn Harris
Alyssa Cole
Justice for Sleepy Hollow
Lynsay Evans Kindle Unlimited
Gone With the Wind
Band of Angels
Imitation of Life
Black baiting
Red Notice
Queen and Slim
Pam Grier and Tamra Dobson
Lisa Turtle
Cherry from Punky Brewster
The Porter
Citation:
Brown, Diahna, Darring, Asi'a D., and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “#JenkinsJuly and Black American Historical Romance.” Watch With You Podcast. July 31, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:09:40. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/JenkinsJuly-and-Black-American-Historical-Romance-e1kgj8n
Bridgerton Season 2, pt. 2: Diamonds are Forever
Hey Watchers!
We resume our Bridgerton season 2 chat and we hold nothing and no one back. Do you agree with our take? Let us know. The first ten minutes of the podcast discusses some violent themes; if needed skip forward to around the 20 minute mark. Please be sure to listen to the end!
For Your Consideration:
Desi American Life Podcast: Bridgerton: Royal Life vs. Real Life
Prime & Prejudice Podcast
The Awakened Man: A Repository for Red Pill Alpha Masculinity...
BRIDGERTON VS. BOLLYWOOD: REGENCY ROMANCE WITH A DESI TWIST
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-bollywood/
https://www.bollycurves.com/resources/what-is-bollywood
https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a33396048/what-is-bollywood/
IYKYK: https://youtu.be/A7vrDThlryU
Brown, Diahna, Coleman, Rhayne, Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D., Davis, Derek, Hairston, Erin-Lee, Jeffries, Don and Stowe, Grady. “Bridgerton Season 2, pt. 2: Diamonds are Forever” Watch With You Podcast. July 10, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:38:25.https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Bridgerton-Season-2--pt--2-Diamonds-are-Forever-e1ig090
Tillman, Jr., George. Soul Food. 1997; Chicago, IL: Fox 2000 Productions and Edmonds Entertainment Group. YouTube clip.
Rodwell, Joe & Hannah V. Diamonds Cover for Bridgerton. 2022. Los Angelos, CA: Capitol Records. YouTube clip.
Bridgerton Season 2, pt. 1: Return of the [Dirty] Mack
Hey Watchers!
Do we have a treat for you! Lady D and Lady H are back to talk about season 2 of Bridgerton with their graces Lord Rhayne, Lord Rease and special guest Baby Z; later Madam Lazet and Miss V give their thoughts about the season. This session is listenable but has a little technical mischief.
But before we get into the shenanigans, please note that we talk about some serious topics that might be difficult for some. Please take care.
Mentioned:
Season Two of Bridgerton Is Pretty Good If You Don't Think Too Much About It - Reading the End
https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/bridgerton-season-2-south-asian-representation-period-dramas/
Men Tell All: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Marina?
Coleman, Rhayne, Darring, Curry, Helissa, Asi'a D., Davis, Derek, Hairston, Erin-Lee, Stowe, Grady and Streeter, Venika. “Bridgerton Season 2, pt. 1: Return of the [Dirty] Mack” Watch With You Podcast. May 30, 2021. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:38:41. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Bridgerton
MAFS: We are really good people! [spoiler filled]
Or...this season doesn't make our vagina wet. Thanks, Jasmina.
Queen Melmendi, Lady H and Lady D talk MAFS: Boston 2 and preview MAFS San Diego. How did Queen Melmendi and Lady H do with their predictions? What would make Lady D come back to MAFS franchise? Later, Queen Melmendi and Lady D talk the season of Bob Hearts Abishola.
Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. "MAFS: We are really good people! [spoiler filled]." Watch With You Podcast. June 22, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:41:25. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/MAFS-We-are-really-good-people--spoiler-filled-e1k4ea8
Are you Satisfied? Hamilton and color conscious casting
Hey Watchers,
Lady D and Lady H are joined by Lady A to talk Hamilton, Bridgerton, and color conscious casting. We sprinkle spoilers for Hamilton and Bridgerton throughout this episode, so please tread carefully. We are also treated to some live vocality: a poorly rapped stanza and some lovely singing that was done without notice. We are our own worst critics, so don't judge too harshly please. Stay tuned for a hidden track of Hamilton trivia.
Also, run us our reparations!
Mentioned:
https://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/treasurys-lew-to-announce-hamilton-to-stay-on-10-bill-222204
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/12/9/unpop-opinion-color-blind-casting/
https://www.thelist.com/440874/the-real-reason-toni-morrison-hated-hamilton/
https://womensmediacenter.com/fbomb/like-hamilton-bridgerton-normalizes-diversity-in-unexpected-ways
https://www.cbr.com/bridgerton-hamilton-sisterly-connection/
Citation:
Darring, Asi'a D., Hairston, Erin-Lee, Kennedy-Alston, Taleah. “Are you Satisfied? Hamilton and color conscious casting.” Watch With You Podcast. June 12, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:11:53. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Are-you-Satisfied--Hamilton-and-color-conscious-casting-e1jccai