Steps of Dialogue

Hi guys welcome back this week we are joined with our friend Janell and we are discussing the hit Freeform tv show Grownish! This show really brought us together our first year of college and we loved it for a while but recently its been hard to watch... sit back and hear us discuss our thoughts on this show! 

"Grown-ish" explores the first trappings of adulthood, and Zoey must navigate through the trials and tribulations of these momentous steps. Zoey discovers that once she leaves the nest, things do not always go her way. The series features "that in between place where you're not quite an adult but facing grown world problems for the first time," Kenya Barris, the show's creator and executive producer, said.”

Did either of you watch blackish?

Does this show feel like a spin off?

What is your connection to the show does it remind you of a certain time in your life?

Before rewatching the show, I had to ask myself if the show is really as good as I thought it was season one or if I was just younger and thought it was better than what it really was

Moment of appreciation for the theme song

Favorite episode from the series?

Least favorite episode from the series?

Opinion on each character

What was the moment of downfall?

What made the show great?

Our main critique of the show

What do you think the show portrayed well?

Who do you think was a great actor/actress and who do you think wasn’t?

Do you think the show is relatable?

How well do you think the show handled social issues like racism, colorism, homophobia, drugs, alcohol abuse, and teen pregnancy?

What storyline do you think was the most predictable in this series?

What storyline do you feel like was just uneccesary?

Do you think the show showed them as actual students enough? Can you recall any of their majors off the top of your head?

Natural Hair Representation

- Zoey

- Jazz + Sky (locs)

The amazing soundtrack of the show

The breakfast club parallels

- The first episode

- The versatility of people you meet in college

- The friendship starting with everyone giving each other a reality  check

How did you feel about the references to blackish and the reoccurrence of characters?

- Dre

- Junior

- Rainbow

Zoe’s inner dialogue (narration)

- Telling us versus showing us how that intersects

- It’s kind of like she’s reciting the past

Each person’s backstory

- Each main character has such a strong cultural background  or distinct personality

Post production:

- Video effects its kind of like you are in a tv with the vignette

- use of montages

The relationship between Diggy Simmons and Chloe Bailey off the screen

- How would you feel having to act and work with someone you  were actually in a relationship with and pretend you are in an on  and off relationship?

Do you think this show advanced Chloe x Halle’s career?

What would you have done to make this show better and stop the shows sudden plateau?

If you could pick another cast member to be the main character who would it be and why?

Favorite celebrity or actor/actress cameo?

- Saweetie

-Jordyn Woods

- Lala Anthony

- Joey Bada$$

- Ryan Destiny

Funny tweet I found about s4 riot episode

- https://twitter.com/koriindahousee/status/1421518380167831556?s=20

Thoughts on the s4 ep 9 hookup?

Hey guys welcome back it is Hailey here! While I was back at home I also recorded a podcast with my dad while I was home! Stay tuned to hear more about our relationship with spirituality and how we practice self love in this bonus episode!!

Here are the questions I ask in this episode! 

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Hi guys we are back on the podcast this week talking about our college experience and our advice for this years incoming freshmen! This episode we are joined by our friend and fifth year architecture student at our alma mater, Virginia Tech, Waverly! Stay tuned to hear what we suggest!

This episode was sparked by the dropping out trend on Tiktok we assumed this was due to COVID-19 and how that impacted student's previous school year. Back to school season is in full swing right now and we are coming to terms with not going back and we asked ourselves are we experiencing post-grad blues? How does it feel to not be back at school?

All three of us attended Summer Academy at Virginia Tech so we described that application process and touched on how we chose our college. What should you look for in a college?

We also talked about the adjustment period and how the first year of college went for us. Going to VT we saw a lot of racial events happen in our presence we touched on the various racist sports team incidents that occurred in our time there. 

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What sparked this episode

Background:

First Year Questions

Overall Questions

Hi guys its Hailey! This weekend I traveled back home and decided to do a few podcasts with some family members! In this episode I sat down with my mom and discussed the natural hair movement and our history with hair! I hope you enjoy this candid conversation and follow our twitter 

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Sitting down for this heartfelt discussion I asked my mom her background with her natural hair and how she perceived getting her hair done as a child. We discussed old pictures of her and how black hair was seen in pop culture she referenced a L.L. Cool J commercial. We touched on the idea of hair being bonding time with your parent and siblings as well considering the age gaps we both have with our siblings.  We talked about how we took care of our hair in college and the feeling of having to use heat. I asked about her little hair braiding career and if she was scared when she realized she was pregnant with a baby girl. The podcast started to get a little heated when we discussed the reasons why my mom permed (relaxed) my hair without permission as a child. My mother also had two big chops during my life span so I tried to get some background on that decision. We touched on postpartum hair loss, her experience with weave and hair extensions and more! We closed the episode out talking about our hair inspirations and if we felt the conversation was productive!

SORRY ABOUT THE AUDIO WE TRIED A NEW METHOD IT DIDN'T WORK WELL!!! Hey guys sorry for our absence last week! We are back this week reviewing one of our favorite debut albums The Good and The Bad by Anthony Ramos! Stay tuned to hear more about the album :) follow us on twitter @steps_podcast

In this episode we touch on our history with Anthony Ramos 

We talk about his promotion of the album and some of the stories he included in his interviews like the Zach Sang Show. We talked at length about each song in order picking out lyrics that stood out to us and questions the song made us realize to ask each other. At the end of the episode we ranked the album in terms of our favorite songs!

Hey guys its Hailey here! I am obsessed with reality tv shows, especially ones involving love stay tuned to hear me binge rant about my frustration this season and thoughts on the cast:) Follow us on twitter @steps_podcast to live tweet shows with me!

We start the show off with a quick synopsis! LOVE ISLAND is the sizzling summer series based on the international smash hit and cultural phenomenon. The matchmaking begins as a group of single “Islanders” come together in a stunning villa in Hawaii, ready to embark on a summer of dating, romance, and ultimately, relationships.

Hailey gives her thoughts on the main cast members and lists her grievances with the show! She talks about all the after the villa drama and the lack of privacy on the show! She explains why she felt let down and the differences between this season and last season. She claims the premise and almost daily episodes allow for the show to become addictive. She touches on CBS suppressing bisexuality on the show this season and details what she would do as a producer of the show! 

- Hailey 

Cashay

- Black Representation

- Amazing self confidence

- Gorgeous

- Bald Representation

- Durag Representation

- She went after what she wanted! She wasn't insecure at all an amazing quality

Javonny 

- Great friend

- Deserved to stay on the show longer

- Unsure to why he coupled up with Olivia

Cinco

- He missed a good person!

- Was only with Trina for superficial reasons

- Didn't go with who he had real chemistry with the reasoning behind this should be studied 

Will

- Awful

- Liar, clout chaser, amazing actor (short-term)

- Shannon read him for filth and I enjoyed every second except his anger 

Shannon

- Apparently a Trump Supporter

- Very intense and insecure in terms of relationships

- Probably has a history involving infidelity 

- Wish they would have dived into her relationship with Ginny

Josh

- So cute

- Scared during Casa Amor

- Thy were robbed

Trina

- Literally an icon 

- Her hair and makeup are amazing

- All of her looks on the show were amazing I want them all

- Unnecessary hate towards her

- African and Ghanian Representaton 

JEREMY

KOREY

VA GOT THAT DRIP NOT REALLY

CHARLIE

SLADE

WES

Hey y'all long time no hear? Anyway we are back today reviewing Too Hot To Handle season two! We both love binge watching tv and are so happy to have a platform to be able to share our thoughts:) 

We start the episode out with a quick synopsis of the show. “A bunch of conveniently hot, sex driven singles from all over the world are tricked into believing they are coming onto a love-island sequel show at a tropical villa. After they arrive they realize they are there to create deeper connections and that all sex is banned — and if it happens it will result in a deduction from the prize pot of 100,000!”

We also touch on the main differences between this season and the prior season! We ask ourselves does this seem real to you? The fake show Parties in Paradise?

We then discuss our thoughts on each member:

- Cam Holmes

- Chase Demoor

- Emily Miller

- Carly Lawerence

- Kayla

- Nathan

- Larissa 

- Peter Vigilante

- Melinda Melrose

- Christina

- Robert

- Marvin

We touch on some of the gossip seen on Harry Jowsey's podcast as well!

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Today we talk all about Halcyeon's first concert experience seeing Bruno Mars! We discuss her long term history as a fan and she takes us back to how she decided to go see him in concert. We touch on Halcyeon's amazing snapchat stories and how great of a performer Bruno is! Halcyeon also gives advice to other concert goers! Head over to the steps of dialogue twitter @steps_podcast to see highlights from her story! We hope you enjoy this bonus episode :P 

Halcyeon goes into detail about the Yondr cases and the raw talent she saw at the concert that night! She details how Bruno Mars was as a performer and also describes her journey back home!

- Hailey&Halcyeon

Hi welcome back! In our second episode today we discuss our love for Ariana Grande! We rank her albums, our top 3 songs/lyrics, and feature. We touch on Ariana's history and path to stardom while discussing her iconic eras and what makes her special. We give recognition to her sound and the people behind the smash hits! Female role models are really important to have while growing up, and we give some examples of how Ariana has become that for us! We talk about her few controversies, including Scooter Braun, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, and the infamous black fishing scandal. We describe how we ring in a new AG release, and also explain how Ariana has helped communities and simultaneously created a socially aware generation of young people. We use the end of the episode to do a big sister chat! Living in your twenties is hard and we want to make it easier for everyone and create a safe space to discuss! 

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mocha grandes rise!!!!!