Scripts and Giggles

Hey lads, this week we discuss the latest updates in our hair chronicles, before discussing the comparison of celebrity kids' performances on stage with Estere, Madonna's daughter and Blue Ivy on Beyonce's tour (10:25). Then we review Musical drama Champion on BBC, and the landscape of Black British dramas on TV (25:18).

Champion- BBC iPlayer, Available Now

Married at First Sight - Channel 4, Available Now

This week we discuss two messy reality dating shows - the completion of one, Love is Blind S5, and part 1 of another, Married at First Sight S8.

Love is Blind S5 - Netflix, Available Now

Married at First Sight UK S8 - Channel 4, Available Now

Champion - BBC iPlayer, Available Now

Hey lads, this week we discuss our latest issues with reality TV behind the scenes and what reality TV is doing to Black love. Then we cover the latest updates in Pop culture news including Jada Pinkett Smith (25:13). We review Michelle Buteau's Netflix comedy drama, Survival of the Thickest, and discuss the impact of comedy talent in sitcoms (48:13).

Survival of the Thickest - Netflix, Available Now

Married at First Sight S8 UK - Channel 4, Available Now

Hey lads and ladies, this week we chat about class, clothes and the 'Whitey' Nollywood sound that is taking over Tiktok. We discuss the latest updates from the Summer 2023 Love Island, including Jess and Sammy's recent split (24:37). Then we review the new drama, The Other Black Girl, on Disney +/Hulu, based on the book of the same name by Zakiya Dalila Harris (53:05). It is safe to say that there were some confusion and some serious chats about book adaptions.

The Other Black Girl - Disney+/Hulu, Available Now

Survival of the Thickest - Netflix, Available Now

Hey lads, we chat about the latest news in Pop culture from the termination of the Writers strike to Usher announced as the next headliner for the Superbowl Halftime Show.

Then we review the first four episodes of Love is Blind S5, and the most unhinged Pod episodes in the series history. We share our predictions and if there are hope for any of the couples from Lydia and Milton to Izzy and Stacey.

Review starts at 45:11

Love is Blind S5 - Netflix, Available Now

The Other Black Girl - Hulu/Disney +, Available Now

Hey lads, this episode we have a general chit chat, the latest celebrity splits that have rocked hollywood (01:13:33). Then we review Selling Sunset's slutty sister...Selling The 'OC'.

Selling The 'OC' - Netflix, Available Now

Love is Blind S5 (episodes 1-4) - Netflix, Available Now

(We will review Apple TV's The Changeling on another episode when the full series is available)

Hey lads, this week we are talking about couples. Firstly the wedding of KJ Smith and Skyh Black that took over Tiktok. Followed by the latest couples to grace Dr Orna's sofa on the new season of Couples Therapy.

Couples Therapy S4 - BBC iPlayer (Season 3 episodes 10 - 18), Available Now

Selling The OC - Netflix, Available Now

Hey lads, we hijack the podcast to talk about the creative industry and some career advice. Then we discuss our good eggs and bad eggs for the week including the divorce for Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. This week's review is the Apple TV+ drama, Hijack, starring Idris Elba.

Hijack - Apple TV+, Available Now

Couples Therapy S4 - BBC iPlayer (S3 Eps 10-18), Available Now

Hey lads, this week we chat about dating rules and kissing consent, before moving to Pop culture News (15:57). Then we review and rant about the Ultimatum S2 including how a character like Lisa could be allowed on Reality TV (44:27). Ratings are shared followed by next week's recommendation (02:13:10).

The Ultimatum S2 - Netflix, Available Now

Hijack - Apple TV+, Available Now

Hey lads, this week we're all about The Bear and we can't wait to tuck in! For starters, we discuss our 'good' and 'bad' eggs of the week in Pop culture News.

The main meal is a deep dive of the comedy/drama phenomenon starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri which has returned for Season 2. Review starts at 42:28.

For dessert, we share our recommendation for next week which is The Ultimatum S2 on Netflix.

Also listen to our 'The Bear' S1 Review here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/09MtFFGQMYgZFKn37HDNiQ?si=72abb6d11990418c

The Bear S2 - Disney+, Available Now

The Ultimatum S2 - Netflix, Available Now