Crushing On with Caryn

In this week’s pop culture episode of the podcast we chatted about the Oscars ceremony, Will Smith, Ezra Miler’s rampage in Hawaii, Blac Chyna’s Parenting Sundays as well as Morbius, WeCrashed and Bridgerton.

In our ninth episode we were joined by Bridgerton superfans Faatimah (@faatimahE), Erin (@erin_drayton) and Khensani (@glitterdaiquiri) to chat about the new season. We spoke about what we thought about Kate and Anthony’s love story, Penelope’s prickly position this season, the fashion, the South Asian representation and more.

In our eighth episode we spoke to Isha Blaaker, star of A Madea Homecoming about working with Tyler Perry, that time he lived in Cape Town, meeting his celebrity crush and more.

In our seventh episode, we spoke to the cast of Netflix’s first African reality show, Young, Famous & African - Kayleigh Schwark, Nadia Nakai and Zari The Boss Lady. We chatted about what it was like being part of this historical cast, having their dirty laundry aired, and welcoming the world into their relationships.

In our sixth episode, we were joined by Sloan (@sloansaidso) and Keenan Jooste (@StoneyHawk_) to talk about all things Euphoria season two. From the stunning visuals to the messy storyline to the empathetic journey of Rue to the Cassie drama. We broke down what we liked and what we didn’t and what we are excited to see in season three.

In the fifth episode we chatted to American actor Katrina Law about her new role on NCIS as Jessica Knight, what it’s like working with Wilmer Valderrama and Mark Harmon, and dealing with the fanbase. We also chatted about her role as Nyssa Al’Ghul on Arrow and how important LGBTQA representation is.

In the fourth episode of season four, we spoke to comedian and actor Kate Pinchuck about her road to comedy, her latest film Late Bloomer and the iconic role of Tarryn on Tali’s Baby Diary. We also gossiped about Mindy Kaling’s baby daddy and the boy band era of Mizz Magazine.

In the third episode of season four, we had the big film™ chat with Channel24 critic Gabi Zietsman (thecinemaqueen on Twitter) about what we thought of this year’s nominations from Dune to The Power of the Dog to West Side Story, what snubs we were offended by, and more.

In the second episode of season four, we were joined by writer Mvelase Peppetta to talk about Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, her decision to have Camilla be called Queen, Kim and Kanye’s very public custody battle, Rihanna’s pregnancy and what’s going on with the whole Thandiwe Newton situation.

Keeping Up With the Chaos (w/Pearl Boshomane)

In the first episode of season four we were joined by writer and Tagged Online editor Pearl Boshomane to talk about Bonang Matheba and Cardi B winning their defamation lawsuits, the Chris Brown abuse allegations, and what is the deal with Kanye West and Julia Fox’s relationship.

We also chatted about what we are looking forward to watch and listen to in 2022 and what we are currently crushing on.