We under the sea bay-beh! Today were talking all things Ariel as we review "The Little Mermaid. Along the way, we veer off on the following tangents:
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Cold Open- @officiallybaanks "Under the Sea" (Catch the Streets ) Bounce remix
https://www.tiktok.com/@the1aquarius/video/7242292377740692782
The Little Mermaid Trailer- Disney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpGo2_d3oYE
CoCo Jones & Ari Lennox audition for Disney with "Almost There"
https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinmusiq/video/7213548925574319403?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
Christians against the Little Mermaid facebook group - @donnellwrites
https://www.tiktok.com/@donnellwrites/video/7237651555837676843
The first Ariel was misunderstood
https://www.tiktok.com/@rynnstar/video/7213028322123681070?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
Hallie Bailey's on shooting the iconic hair flip scene
https://www.tiktok.com/@normanixcxhxfloxbeyonce/video/7235285659945028910?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
The Free People of Color Museum in New Orleans
http://www.lemuseedefpc.com/tours
Disney's new attraction: Tiana's Bayou Adventure
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/07/tianas-bayou-adventure-coming-to-disney-parks-in-late-2024/
The Legend of Mami Wata
https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/mamiwata/intro.html
Our Theme Music is Lush Life by Martin Landstrom
Our cover Art is by Prime Vice Studios
Greetings Dear Listeners, today we bring you a most splendid conversation about the indelible Queen Charlotte and all that she endured throughout her reign. We also discussed neck-stabbing, so pick up those teacups, assume pinky position and protect your neck for if you are caught slipping ... sorrows, prayers. Tangents include:
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
https://youtu.be/hSmUgA04x5k
Shonda Rimes on Creating Queen Charlotte
https://youtu.be/J0fnvQklI-4
How Accurate Was Shonda Rimes' Queen Charlotte?
https://youtu.be/hSmUgA04x5k
Who Was Dido Elizabeth Belle?
https://youtu.be/9wgeqEtGnuE
The Abolition of Slavery in the UK
https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/2015-parliament-in-the-making/get-involved1/2015-banners-exhibition/maria-amidu/1807-abolition-of-the-slave-trade/#:~:text=It%20was%20only%20after%20many,the%20slaves%20themselves%2C%20received%20compensation.
Olaudah Equiano, Author of the first Slave Narrative
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olaudah-Equiano#ref239392
Black Women Are the Most Educated Group in the U.S.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT81Ltq4V/
That Time Black Women Were Forced to Work Even When They Didn't Need To
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT81LWL9m/
African Europeans: A Book Talk
https://youtu.be/hVRQ60q6agA
Belle: The Movie
https://youtu.be/9Qx90wdRD2I
Lush Living is by Martin Landstrom
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...
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http://www.primevice.com
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Join us as we dive into season 2 of Peacock Tv's "Belair," the "Fresh Prince of Belair. The actors are great, everyone is gorgeous, and is Carlton is stealing.the.show. So whistle for your cab and let's get into it!
Tangents Include:
Aramark apologizes for insensitivity... on first day of Black History Month
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/06/us/ara...
Black History Month: What Do Watermelons Actually Have To Do With Us
https://nikigbo.com/2019/02/09/black-...
Belair addresses Book Banning in Season 2
https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2023/02/23/Bel-Air-cast-Season-2/1801677096629/
Hilary's Season 1 story arc is reminiscent of the Bon Appetit/ Reply All Debacle
https://www.vulture.com/article/gimlet-reply-all-controversy-spotify-test-kitchen.html
How a ‘disingenuous’ email sparked a scandal at ‘Reply All’
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment...
Before Ronald Reagan was Ronald Reagan
https://millercenter.org/president/re...
Louder Than A Riot Podcast
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510357/l...
Lush Living is by Martin Landstrom
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...
Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studios
http://www.primevice.com
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Join us in the pods as we dissect and discuss Love is Blind, Season 4. Whew Chile...a journey... tangents along the way include...
Love is Blind Synopsis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is_Blind_(TV_series)
"Love is Bind" by Eve
https://youtu.be/5FAP6KN3p3w
Struggle Love
https://www.spiritedbytruth.com/spirited-community-blog/2020/2/5/struggle-love
About Nutella
https://www.mashed.com/109699/untold-truth-nutella/
"Unreal" Trailer
https://youtu.be/iLsX3a8cSL8
Old Dude Trashing Jackelina on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@xanderpalooza...
Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studios
http://www.primevice.com
Lush Living is by Martin Landstrom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khopPrASuBQ
This episode is sponsored by Stockpot Meal Kit Delivery Service -- Stockpot...You ain' gotta do shit! https://youtu.be/oi4w84c5gls
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What a Mess! Netflix, the OG on-demand Zaddy, decided to "go live"for their final episode and what happened next was....nothing. Grab an after five frock and join us on the reunion couches for a tangent-filled discussion.
Tangents include:
The Love is Blind Reunion Was a Disaster
https://www.primetimer.com/quickhits/love-is-blind-reunion-netflix-live-tv-fail
Adinkra Symbols
https://ayeeko.africa/blogs/blog/adin...
http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra_...
Louis Vuitton uses Adinkra Symbols without giving credit to Africa
https://www.tiktok.com/@omiwata7/video/7173510450083024133
Irina's Apology
https://www.tiktok.com/@mariahkat/video/7217582399100865838?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
Love is Blind Contestant Salaries
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-is-blind-cast-paid-b2316657.html
Editing Fails
https://www.tiktok.com/@emmanuelacho/video/7219370285366218030
Did He Touch Her Butt or Nah?
https://www.tiktok.com/@justasknadia/video/7222053536832474411
Amber is a Vibe in Real Life!
https://www.tiktok.com/@matrimonyhomie/video/7216544599706209582?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
Lush Living is by Martin Landstrom
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...
Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studios
http://www.primevice.com
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Que Queen Lil' Kim's verse on "All About the Benjamin's" as she warned: "Wanna rumble with the bee hunh? bzzz, put a hex on your whole family..." In this episode we discuss "Swarm" starring Dominique Fishback . "Swarm" is currently streaming on Prime video. Tangents in this episode include: Swarm' Creator on Dre's Sexuality, Paris Jackson & Pie-Eating Scene https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/... * At least four Black women and girls murdered per day in the US last year https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2...* Donald Glover's Parents' Kindness Might Have Made His Childhood Difficult https://hollywoodmask.com/p/donald-gl...*Most missing foster kids in four major states weren't screened ...https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/...*Chloe Bailey Defends Swarm Sex Scene https://www.avclub.com/chloe-bailey-d...*The Tootsee Roll Dance https://www.tiktok.com/@iamyungveli/v...Tootsee Roll Lyrics https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/1289777/...*@fenamterrable https://www.tiktok.com/@fenamterrable/video/7115823632655338795is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483 Beyinterviewshttps://www.tiktok.com/@rihxonikaxbey..*https://www.tiktok.com/@todayshow/vid...*How Did This Fan Get on Stage? https://youtu.be/2inTe0Tmxr0* Gretchen Wilson https://youtu.be/khMiBwP2jic* https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-he... https://youtu.be/O6rHeD5x2tI
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In this episode we review Poker Face, a mystery of the week series created by Rian Johnson, starring Natasha Lyonne. Poker Face premiered in January and is currently streaming on Peacock. Tangentially Speaking Entertainment rating system:
* (1 star) - This sucks! ** (2 stars) - Pleasant enough*** (3 stars) - Satisfyingly trashy**** (4 stars) - Watch at your leisure***** (5 stars) - Binge this
Tangents in this episode include the following: Tim Meadows has No Fs to G
https://www.tiktok.com/@daaaayyyyvvvnnnaaaaa/video/7198170786870414635?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
5 Times Tim Meadows Stole the Show
https://www.cracked.com/article_36885_five-times-tim-meadows-showed-up-for-two-minutes-and-stole-the-show.html
Poker Face is the New Columbo
https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferlanda1138/video/7198283220339674410?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
An Interview with "Poker Face" creator Rian Johnson
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/28/1152353161/rian-johnson-talks-new-tv-series-poker-face
Keenan Thompson https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/08/28/quiet-brilliance-kenan-thompson-snls-longest-tenured-cast-member/ Kumail Nanjiani https://www.npr.org/2022/12/05/1140709700/kumail-nanjiani
Bill Clinton https://www.villagevoice.com/1998/02/10/paying-lip-service/
Tia Norfleet - First and Only Black Female NASCAR Driver
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...
Extra Hot Great Podcast: Telling the Truth about Poker Face
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/telling-the-truth-about-poker-face/id682755715?i=100059753929
Natasha Lyonne tweets about the Muppets
https://twitter.com/nlyonne/status/1535804017598550016
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In our first Necessary Tangent episode, we focus specifically on Chris Rock's latest Special entitled "Selective Outrage". Selective Outrage is Rock's response to the infamous slap heard round the world last March during the Oscar's telecast, which was hosted by Rock. "Selective Outrage" premiered on March 3rd and can be found on Netflix.
Chris Rock Skewers Will & Jada, "Extra TV" broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_vDkB_Q_yI
The late Marvin Gaye's "Here My Dear" , his response to & divorce settlement for Ruby Gordy, his ex-wife
https://youtu.be/JpNi5mo4DHI
"Here My Dear" Promo
https://youtu.be/eGZIY3tnZgI
Marvin Gaye Divorce
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_life_of_Marvin_Gaye
Chris Rock "Tamborine"
https://youtu.be/FT4Z4Blss0U
Chris Rock Tamborine Wiki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rock:_Tamborine
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Today were reviewing African Queens, a docuseries executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, about Queen Nzinga Ana de Sousa Mbande. Queen Nzinga was a Southwest African ruler who served as queen of the Ambundu Kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba , located in present-day northern Angola. The series is a mix of reenactments and expert interviews, and is currently streaming on Netflix. Tangents along the way include:
Seven African Queens Who Have Made Their Mark
https://www.ebony.com/7-african-queens-history/
12 Ways You Know You Are an Atlanta Falcons Fan
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1680333-12-ways-you-know-you-are-an-atlanta-falcons-fan
Angela Basset Fire Scene from Waiting to Exhale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiTxcuMkqk4
Viola Davis Taps Into Action Side |Nightline
https://youtu.be/cPIiwCTxHik
Voiceover Artist Tre Mosley
https://www.tremosley.com/
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Greetings! We are reviewing the 1619 project in two parts--
Part 1 is Audio only and Part 2 can be found on our YouTube channel below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvzoLiHv6lRspneg07zvXA
Today were reviewing the first three episodes of The 1619 Project, a docuseries by Nikole Hannah - Jones currently streaming on Hulu. Tangents along the way include:
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Today we're reviewing You People "co-written" by Kenya Barris & Jonah Hill and directed by Kenya Barris. In this comedy, two young Los Angelenos, meet, fall in love, and then rationalize their union to family members who are hung up on their racial and religious differences. Tangents in this episode include:
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Today we're reviewing Fleishman in in Trouble, the television the FX on Hulu series adapted from Taffy Brodesser Akner's novel of the same name. Series Overview
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleishman_Is_in_Trouble_(miniseries) The Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections https://www.thebump.com/a/c-section-rate-problems
How Fleishman Made me a Better Doctor
https://msmagazine.com/2023/01/05/fleishman-is-in-trouble-childbirth-women/
Offical Trailer by @FXNetworks narrated by Lizzy Kaplan
https://youtu.be/P0qWQwAyjOE
Theme music by Martin Landstrom
Tangentially Speaking's Artwork is by Prime Vice Media
http://www.primevice.com
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Today, we discuss The Best Man: Final Chapters. We revisit our faves almost 10 years later as they reckon with grief, raising kids, and the ups and downs of marriage-- basically middle-aged 'ish. The limited series is currentl streaming on Peacock TV
Tangents Include:
The Best Man Final Chapters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv8 Qhahthw
Coping with Separation and Divorce https://www.mhanational.org/separatio...An American Marriage by Tayari Joneshttp://www.tayarijones.com/books/an-a...Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...Ari Lennox's Shea Butter Baby Album Channels Black Femininity in Modern R&B
https://www.vibe105to.com/tuned-in/ar...The Best Man: The Final Chapters' Cast on The Kelly Clarkson Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Jpj...How Did Chris Farley Die? The Story Of The Doomed Comedian’s Final Days
https://allthatsinteresting.com/chris...
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Today were discussing 'Kindred" an FX series, based on Octavia Butler's ground-breaking Sci-fi novel published in 1979. The show is written and developed by Branden Jacobs Jenkins and was released in December of 2022. All 8 episodes are available to stream on Hulu. Tangents Include
'Kindred' brings Octavia Butler to the screen for the first time
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/19/114411...
Hey Soul Sister - Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVpv8...
The SPLC Found that the Reality of American Slavery is Severely Mistaught in Schools. Here’s What You Can Do.
https://www.curlynikki.com/2018/03/th...'Kindred' brings Octavia Butler to the screen for the first time https://www.npr.org/2022/12/19/114411...
Hey Soul Sister - Train https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVpv8...
The Real History Behind The Woman King
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...
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Today we're discussing HBO's The White Lotus, a black comedy-drama anthology which first premiered in 2021. The series gets up close and personal with staff members and guests at a fictional luxury resort chain called The White Lotus.
Tangents Include:
https://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/stories/thomasville_playground_of_the_northern_industrialists
https://www.nber.org/digest/202101/how-and-why-black-riders-were-riven-american-racetracks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Baflc_0XVfY
https://www.tiktok.com/@jsed33/video/7164801565314895147
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/natasha-rothwell-white-lotus-character-mike-white-1235195245/
https://variety.com/2016/tv/features/people-v-o-j-simpson-connie-britton-faye-resnick-episode-4-1201711390/amp/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzzBUGbY8v0
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Today we're discussing Reasonable Doubt a legal drama series streaming on Hulu. The series premiered on September 27th of this year and the entire first season is now available. Tangents include:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSQAp... Exclusively by Tiana Major9https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGKqr...Reasonable Doubt- OpeningCreditshttps://youtu.be/uvKLk0zXqNg Scandal's Papa Pope Monologueshttps://youtu.be/1OlXV3GzcC0 Win by Jay Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrO46... Golden by Jill Scott
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QCXr...Yvonne Orji Reveals Fate of Da-Da, The New Black Girl Without an Inside Voice
https://www.essence.com/entertainment...Rappin Atlanta Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@rappinatlant...All the Allegations Against James Francohttps://www.thecut.com/2022/07/all-th...The Science Behind ‘They All Look Alike to Me'
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/20/ny...
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Today we discuss Black Panther: Wakanda Forever directed by Ryan Coogler, written by Ryan Coogler and Joe Cole. Wakanda Forever was released nationwide on November 11th of this year and pulled in $84.3 million on its first day and can be seen at a theater near you.
Tangents Include:
Terrence Howard
https://www.joe.co.uk/amp/entertainme...
Ruth E. Carter
http://www.ruthecarter.com
What is the origin of white mourning clothes in African-American culture?https://laurelhillcemetery.blog/what-...
Why do people wear black to funerals?
https://www.starkfuneral.com/page/wha...
Angela Bassett's Diet Regimen
https://youtu.be/btOHSK39Z3k
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In this episode, we start at Reparations and end at Shari's Berries tangents along the way inlcude:
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