Okay, Now Listen

Okay, Now Listen

By NetflixSociety & Culture
Download on the App Store

Okay, Now Listen episodes

  • Okay, Call 1-800-HOT-GIRL
    On this episode, we check in with Sylvia about her trip to Hawaii and hear all about Scottie’s very Black Juneteenth.
    Then, we open the phone lines for the Hot Girl Hotline. We’ll be talking with some of the baddest players in the game—aka our friends—about their tips for taking on the streets this summer.
    We debate who fits into the hot girl category these days with Jasmyn Lawson, get tips for luring summer boos in with Taylor Rooks, and globetrotter Sio Massiah tells us how to be a hot girl on-the-go.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Okay, Harper Stewart Was The Worst Best Man
    On this episode, we start by checking in on some of the new Netflix shows we’ve been watching: “My Love,” “In Our Mothers’ Gardens” and “High on the Hog.”
    Then we do a deep-dive into two of the messiest 90s Black love classics, currently streaming on Netflix, “The Best Man” and “Love Jones.” We discuss who deserves to catch hands after cheating, what constitutes as ‘acceptable’ cheating, and we call out the worst best man in movie history, Harper Stewart.
    46 min
  • Okay, Truth Is We're Tired (with Michelle Buteau)
    On this episode, we start by checking in on our current moods and how we’re feeling now that we’re back outside. Spoiler: we're already tired.
    Then, we chat with the forever funny Michelle Buteau about how comedy has become her act of resistance during these tough times. We also talk to her about Netflix’s "The Circle" and what she has enjoyed the most about working on the past two seasons.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Okay, Meet Our Mamas (with Elizabeth Okwirry and Shaila Scott)

    On this episode, we've got a mama takeover! Our moms join us to check in about motherhood and the expectations they had for us growing up. 

    Then, we challenge our mamas to some trivia questions to see just how well they know their daughters. Plus, it's time to find out if Scottie's lack of knowledge of white people really does come from her mama, so we put Ms. Scott to the test!

    Lastly, we wrap up the show by giving some words of appreciation and gratitude to our favorite ladies. 

    You can follow Sylvia's mom, Elizabeth Okwirry, @lifewithlizanne on Instagram and learn more about her life coaching at lifewithlizanne.com.

    You can follow Scottie's mom, Shaila Scott, @shailakiss on Instagram and check out her organization Sisterly Kiss at sisterlykiss.com. 

    58 min
  • Okay, We're Trying To Keep The Faith (with Kim Fields and Tia Mowry)
    On this episode, we start by checking in on how we're holding up after a month of more breaking news than our newsfeeds (and our spirits) could handle.
    Then, we chat with Black sitcom legends Kim Fields and Tia Mowry! They discussed their celeb crushes from back in the day, how they've maintained their faith throughout their careers, and how they've seen their purpose evolve. We also get the tea on their latest projects for Netflix, Tia's "Family Reunion" and Kim's "The Upshaws."
    1 hr 5 min
  • Okay, Let's Be Kinder To Our Bodies
    On this episode, we check-in about the outside world slowly opening back up just in time for summer!
    Then, we spend the rest of the episode reflecting on how lockdown has made us think about body image. We also trace the roots of some of our insecurities and share how we’re learning to be kinder to our bodies and minds.
    55 min
  • Okay, Our Past Selves Have Something To Say
    On this episode, we check-in about Beyonce's record-setting night at the Grammys and Scottie's wig adventure.
    Then, we take a trip down memory lane and read some entries from our childhood diaries. We chat about how fearless our younger selves were and the potential rap careers we could've had.
    Finally, we end the show with some Netflix television recommendations that'll have you not trusting white women ever again.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Okay, Now Let This Play
    On this episode, we check-in about the one-year anniversary of being stuck in the house. We miss outside, y'all!
    Then, we spend the rest of the episode talking about the albums by Black women that have shaped us. Warning: There's a lot of singing in this episode so please be prepared to sing along with us.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Okay, This Is The Heartbreak Hotel (with Damson Idris)
    On this episode, we start by checking in on how we celebrated Valentine's Day. Hint: it included watching a whole lot of romcoms.
    Then, we flip from the lovey dovey talk to our very first heartbreak stories. We share what went wrong, what went right, and advice for any listeners currently dealing with a broken heart.
    Finally, we end the episode by chatting with actor Damson Idris about his latest Netflix film, Outside The Wire. We even get Damson to share a little love advice with us.
    1 hr 12 min

About Okay, Now Listen

From the publisher's feed

Hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. They share what’s on their minds, what they're binging and what’s blowing up their timelines. Brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead. New episodes on…