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On this week’s episode, hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson give Artificial Intelligence the FANTI treatment. On the plus side, jarrett finds Siri incredibly helpful, and asks her to set alarms for him multiple times a day. But they also share some concerns, like AI bots taking over journalists' jobs or programs making it easier for students to get away with plagiarism. Plus, jarrett and Tre’vell give Janelle Monae her flowers for Age of Pleasure, the new album that’s been ruffling feathers since it’s been out. And later, our hosts discuss the history that was made this past Sunday at the Tony Awards, as J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell become the first openly non - binary actors to ever win a Tony. 

Mentioned In this Episode

 J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell

Janelle Monae

DIS/Honorable Mentions 

jh:

HM: The Sherri Show

HM: Be My Eyes App

HM: Roberto Hannibal, for this tweet.

DM, almost a retraction: seeking brother husband, because of this rolling stone piece 

TA

HM: LaQunya Baker -  appointed by Colorado governor to the 18th Judicial District Court. County Court Judge in Arapahoe County, a position she has held since 2022.

HM: Ncuti Gatwa and his interview in British Vogue 

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Music: Cor.ece

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On this week’s episode, Hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson welcome writer Mikelle Street for a conversation about The Swirl, or interracial dating. They dig into what’s behind the “trend” of highly-visible Black queer celebrities who seemingly only go out with white partners, as well as how our upbringing influences our attitudes around interracial dating. They also get into some of the misconceptions of interracial dating that are projected onto queer interracial couples.  But first, Tre’vell and jarrett respond to Abbott Elementary’s Tyler James Williams’ instagram post, in which the actor details why he thinks it’s dangerous when people try and guess whether someone is gay or not. 

Mentioned In The Episode

Jessie Maple

Tyler James Williams

Durand Bernarr

DIS/Honorable Mentions 

jh:

HM: Boys Come First by Aaron Foley

HM: Terrell Grice’s Keke Palmer interview on The Terrell Show and Keke’s new album, Big Boss

HM: Seeking Brother Husband on MAX

TA

HM: Bel-Air on Peacock

HM: NABJ campaign

Plugs: 

Mikelle Street’s latest, Yasmin Finney Is Everything She Imagined and Why I started a digital shrine to Justice Smith and Nic Ashe’s relationship

Our Pride Perspectives curated playlist on Apple Podcasts 

We See Each Other: The Podcast - Episode 6, Let’s Hear It For The Boys ft. Brian Michael Smith

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Music: Cor.ece

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What does it mean to be successful? Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss what it means to be successful, how the measurement of success shifts as we age, and finding success beyond financial status. But first - the two talk high school and college reunions. 

Mentioned In The Episode

Spelman’s 2023 Valedictorians, Maya Blasingame, Amaia Calhoun, Sydney DuPree, and Chandler Nutall 

We See Each Other: The Podcast 

DIS/Honorable Mentions 

jh:

DM: Iowa governor, Kim Reynolds, signs “Don’t Say Gay” bill

HM: The Secrets of Hillsong documentary on hulu 

HM: Where We Call Home on MAX

hm: Angie Martinez’s IRL podcast

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Music: Cor.ece

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On this week’s episode, hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson get into the complex and complicado of “Learning In Public”, similar to what jarrett had to do when he was called in for being fatphobic a few episodes back. The two discuss navigating the pressures that come with making mistakes publicly and why being willing to continue to learn to do better is so important. But first, Tre’vell poses A Tough Question: Is there ever a right time to call the police, in today’s climate? And later, jarrett and Tre’vell’s Dis/Honorable Mentions and some updates on the summer swimming lesson BOCO we’ve got cooking up.

Mentioned In this Episode

We See Each Other The Podcast 

Grace Lee Boggs

DIS/Honorable Mentions 

jh:

HM: Rupaul Andre Charles for Architectural Digest’s Open Door 

M: The WGA Writers Strike 

TA

HM: Trans Prom

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On this week’s episode, journalists Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss the very complex and complicado of Don Lemon, and how his legacy has not only affected pop culture, but the Black community. Our hosts get into the dichotomy of the journalist, as both a victim and perpetrator of homophobia and anti-blackness. But first, a special FANTI exclusive on Tre’vell and jarrett’s upcoming book, Historically Black Phrases. (Dropping September 19th) And later Tre’vell shares their run in with somebody’s grandmother during their book tour of We see Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through Television and Film. 

Mentioned In This Episode

Don Lemon

Paula Williams Madison

Trace Lysette

DIS/Honorable Mentions

jh:

HM: The Pulitzer prize winner and NABJLA advocacy committee member, her excellency Erika Diane Smith!

HM: Showtime’s Couples Therapy - All New Episodes for Season 3. 

HM: Final season of A Black Lady Sketch Show, on HBOMax

HM: Dr. Charles Davis's new podcast, Police Free Campus. The #PoliceFreeCampus Podcast engages organizers, practitioners, and scholars in discussing the challenges and possibilities for colleges and universities without the police.

HM: Wendy’s Baconator combo

TA

DM: To that granny on Tre’vell’s book tour 

HM: FANTIfam who showed up to the We see Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through Television and Film event in NYC

Plugs 

Historically Black Phrases 

We see Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through Television and Film

We See Each Other: The Podcast

Bullseye’s jarrett hill interview with Shonda Rhimes for NPR

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Music: Cor.ece

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FANTI presents: Episode #2,“Remain Teachable” of We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by FANTI’s very own, award-winning journalist and authoress, Trev’ell Anderson, and FANTI MVP, award-winning journalist and media personality, Shar Jossell. 

Join the conversation on Trans visibility in media and go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther to share your thoughts. 

Mentioned In The Episode 

Soldier's Girl (2003) 

P - Valley (2020) 

Eden’s garden

Candis Cayne of Dirty Sexy Money

Lady Bunny

Lypsinka

In The DollHouse With Lina

If you want to learn more about trans visibility and issues, here are some FANTI episodes to brush up on: 

Episode 165, Outta Pocket

Episode 160, And The Nonbinary Oscar Goes To…

Episode 132, Black, Queer & Visible (ft. Ryan Mitchell) 

Episode 78, No Cis-sies Allowed (ft. Dashaun Harrison) 

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You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film wherever books are sold

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@sharsaysso 

@slayzhon (WSEO IG) 

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@trevellanderson 

@sharssaysso 

@slayzhon 

@vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)

@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher) 

Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)

Producer: Palmira C. Muñiz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer 

Music: Neverending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun! 

Special guest, Executive Director and Co - founder of PEAK, Kristian Fanene Schmidt  joins FANTI in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. But first, jarrett poses the tough question: have you given yourself permission to be happy? That and a special announcement from Tre’vell about We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film, out May 9th.

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Mentioned in this episode

Asia Jackson - An afro filipina and creator of the hashtag #MagandaMorenx,

We See Each Other: The Podcast 

DIS/Honorable Mentions 

jh:

hm: “Unserious” as a pop culture term.

hm: Haylee Marie Norman’s new podcast, Datemare

hm: Tiffany D. Loftin’s How We Get Free podcast

hm: Kid Fury & Crissle, The Read anniversary tour canceled

Hm: Sherri Shepherd nabbing four Daytime Emmy nominations for Sherri

Plugs:

Subscribe to We See Each Other: The Podcast 

IG: 

Pre - order the book We See Each Other out May 9th! 

Follow @Slayzhon on Instagram for WSEO content

We See Each Other Book signing: Brooklyn Barnes and the Noble on Atlantic Ave May 11 at 6:30 ET

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To get this offer, go to: Wildgrain.com/FANTI. FANTI listeners can also use the promo code FANTI at checkout to get the discount.

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Music: Cor.ece

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This week, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill get into listener questions and comments from social media 

Mentioned In This Episode:

Ep #161 Color Of Friendship 

EP# 165 Outta Pocket

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On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss group watch party etiquette and rank their favorite white women of color singers. 

Mentioned In This Episode

Tori Kelly’s appearance on The View   

Curator, Activist and the catalyst behind the Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Center , Arturo Alfonso Schomburg

Press Your Luck theme song

DIS/Honorable Mentions 

jh:

DM: People with their cars, alarms & music 

TA 

HM: Game Shows 

RuPaul’s new game show Lingo on CBS

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Hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson define outing as disclosing information on a person’s sexuality, gender, health, etc. without their permission and consent, and dive into the repercussions of outing. 

Mentioned in This episode 

LSU, women’s basketball champs

Chlöe Bailey

Texas Southern University’s cheer squad

My Name is Mo'nique on Netflix 

DIS/Honorable Mentions

jh

HM: Alfred “Shivy” Brooks II

HM: Southern Roots Vegan Bakery

HM: Larae Ferry 

TA

M: Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones and Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson

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