the black bubblegum podcast offers an analytical and appreciative look at nostalgic and contemporary pop culture from a black millennial's perspective.

"a meditation on rihanna" is a reflection and vibe check on rihanna's trajectory, impact, influence, and controversies as of february 2023. includes the following topics:

• auditioning in barbados
• thinly veiled threats from jay-z
• teairra mari
• intertwining with beyonce
• ascencion to pop superstar
• chris brown
• her rejection of respectability politics
• defense of rihanna's artistry
• twitter antics
• anti being overrated
• the kelis and fefe dobson of it all
• fenty beauty

and more!