We under the sea bay-beh! Today were talking all things Ariel as we review "The Little Mermaid. Along the way, we veer off on the following tangents:

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Cold Open- @officiallybaanks "Under the Sea" (Catch the Streets ) Bounce remix
https://www.tiktok.com/@the1aquarius/video/7242292377740692782
The Little Mermaid Trailer- Disney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpGo2_d3oYE

CoCo Jones & Ari Lennox audition for Disney with "Almost There"
https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinmusiq/video/7213548925574319403?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483

Christians against the Little Mermaid facebook group - @donnellwrites
https://www.tiktok.com/@donnellwrites/video/7237651555837676843

The first Ariel was misunderstood
https://www.tiktok.com/@rynnstar/video/7213028322123681070?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483

Hallie Bailey's on shooting the iconic hair flip scene
https://www.tiktok.com/@normanixcxhxfloxbeyonce/video/7235285659945028910?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483

The Free People of Color Museum in New Orleans
http://www.lemuseedefpc.com/tours

Disney's new attraction: Tiana's Bayou Adventure
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/07/tianas-bayou-adventure-coming-to-disney-parks-in-late-2024/

The Legend of Mami Wata
https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/mamiwata/intro.html

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Greetings Dear Listeners, today we bring you a most splendid conversation about the indelible Queen Charlotte and all that she endured throughout her reign. We also discussed neck-stabbing, so pick up those teacups, assume pinky position and  protect your neck for if you are caught slipping ... sorrows, prayers. Tangents include:
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
https://youtu.be/hSmUgA04x5k
Shonda Rimes on Creating Queen Charlotte
https://youtu.be/J0fnvQklI-4
How Accurate Was Shonda Rimes' Queen Charlotte?
https://youtu.be/hSmUgA04x5k
Who Was Dido Elizabeth Belle?
https://youtu.be/9wgeqEtGnuE
The Abolition of Slavery in the UK
https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/2015-parliament-in-the-making/get-involved1/2015-banners-exhibition/maria-amidu/1807-abolition-of-the-slave-trade/#:~:text=It%20was%20only%20after%20many,the%20slaves%20themselves%2C%20received%20compensation.
Olaudah Equiano, Author of the first Slave Narrative
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olaudah-Equiano#ref239392
Black Women Are the Most Educated Group in the U.S.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT81Ltq4V/
That Time Black Women Were Forced to Work Even When They Didn't Need To
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT81LWL9m/
African Europeans: A Book Talk
https://youtu.be/hVRQ60q6agA
Belle: The Movie
https://youtu.be/9Qx90wdRD2I
Lush Living is by Martin Landstrom
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...
Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studios
http://www.primevice.com

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Join us as we dive into  season 2 of Peacock Tv's  "Belair," the "Fresh Prince of Belair. The actors are great, everyone is gorgeous, and is Carlton is stealing.the.show. So whistle for your cab and let's get into it!
Tangents Include:
Aramark apologizes for insensitivity... on first day of Black History Month
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/06/us/ara...
Black History Month: What Do Watermelons Actually Have To Do With Us
https://nikigbo.com/2019/02/09/black-...
Belair addresses Book Banning in Season 2
https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2023/02/23/Bel-Air-cast-Season-2/1801677096629/
Hilary's Season 1 story arc is reminiscent of the Bon Appetit/ Reply All Debacle
https://www.vulture.com/article/gimlet-reply-all-controversy-spotify-test-kitchen.html
How a ‘disingenuous’ email sparked a scandal at ‘Reply All’
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment...
Before Ronald Reagan was Ronald Reagan
https://millercenter.org/president/re...
Louder Than A Riot Podcast
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510357/l...
Lush Living is by Martin Landstrom
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...
Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studios
http://www.primevice.com

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What a Mess! Netflix, the OG  on-demand Zaddy, decided to "go live"for their final episode and what happened next was....nothing.  Grab an after five frock and  join us on the reunion couches for a tangent-filled discussion.
Tangents include:
The Love is Blind Reunion Was a Disaster
https://www.primetimer.com/quickhits/love-is-blind-reunion-netflix-live-tv-fail
Adinkra Symbols
https://ayeeko.africa/blogs/blog/adin...
http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra_...
Louis Vuitton uses Adinkra Symbols without giving credit to Africa
https://www.tiktok.com/@omiwata7/video/7173510450083024133
Irina's Apology
https://www.tiktok.com/@mariahkat/video/7217582399100865838?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
Love is Blind Contestant Salaries
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-is-blind-cast-paid-b2316657.html
Editing Fails
https://www.tiktok.com/@emmanuelacho/video/7219370285366218030
Did He Touch Her Butt or Nah?
https://www.tiktok.com/@justasknadia/video/7222053536832474411
Amber is a Vibe in Real Life!
https://www.tiktok.com/@matrimonyhomie/video/7216544599706209582?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
Lush Living is by Martin Landstrom
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...
Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studios
http://www.primevice.com

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Join us in the pods as we dissect and discuss Love is Blind, Season 4. Whew Chile...a journey... tangents along the way include...
Love is Blind Synopsis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is_Blind_(TV_series)
"Love is Bind"  by Eve
https://youtu.be/5FAP6KN3p3w
Struggle Love
https://www.spiritedbytruth.com/spirited-community-blog/2020/2/5/struggle-love
About Nutella
https://www.mashed.com/109699/untold-truth-nutella/
"Unreal" Trailer
https://youtu.be/iLsX3a8cSL8
Old Dude Trashing Jackelina on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@xanderpalooza...
Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studios
http://www.primevice.com
Lush Living is by Martin Landstrom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khopPrASuBQ
This episode is sponsored by Stockpot Meal Kit Delivery Service -- Stockpot...You ain' gotta do shit! https://youtu.be/oi4w84c5gls

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Que Queen Lil' Kim's verse on "All About the Benjamin's" as she warned: "Wanna rumble with the bee hunh? bzzz, put a hex on your whole family..." In this episode we discuss "Swarm" starring Dominique Fishback . "Swarm" is currently streaming on Prime video. Tangents in this episode include: Swarm' Creator on Dre's Sexuality, Paris Jackson & Pie-Eating Scene https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/... * At least four Black women and girls murdered per day in the US last year https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2...* Donald Glover's Parents' Kindness Might Have Made His Childhood Difficult https://hollywoodmask.com/p/donald-gl...*Most missing foster kids in four major states weren't screened ...https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/...*Chloe Bailey Defends Swarm Sex Scene https://www.avclub.com/chloe-bailey-d...*The Tootsee Roll Dance https://www.tiktok.com/@iamyungveli/v...Tootsee Roll Lyrics https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/1289777/...*@fenamterrable https://www.tiktok.com/@fenamterrable/video/7115823632655338795is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483 Beyinterviewshttps://www.tiktok.com/@rihxonikaxbey..*https://www.tiktok.com/@todayshow/vid...*How Did This Fan Get on Stage? https://youtu.be/2inTe0Tmxr0* Gretchen Wilson  https://youtu.be/khMiBwP2jic* https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-he... https://youtu.be/O6rHeD5x2tI

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In this episode  we review Poker Face, a mystery of the week series created by Rian Johnson, starring Natasha Lyonne. Poker Face premiered in January and is currently streaming on Peacock.  Tangentially Speaking Entertainment rating system:
*  (1 star) - This sucks! ** (2 stars) - Pleasant enough*** (3 stars) - Satisfyingly trashy**** (4 stars) - Watch at your leisure***** (5 stars) - Binge this
Tangents in this episode include the following: Tim Meadows has No Fs to G
https://www.tiktok.com/@daaaayyyyvvvnnnaaaaa/video/7198170786870414635?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
5 Times Tim Meadows Stole the Show
https://www.cracked.com/article_36885_five-times-tim-meadows-showed-up-for-two-minutes-and-stole-the-show.html
Poker Face is the New Columbo
https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferlanda1138/video/7198283220339674410?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483
An Interview with "Poker Face" creator Rian Johnson
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/28/1152353161/rian-johnson-talks-new-tv-series-poker-face
Keenan Thompson https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/08/28/quiet-brilliance-kenan-thompson-snls-longest-tenured-cast-member/ Kumail Nanjiani https://www.npr.org/2022/12/05/1140709700/kumail-nanjiani
Bill Clinton https://www.villagevoice.com/1998/02/10/paying-lip-service/
Tia Norfleet - First and Only Black Female NASCAR Driver
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...
Extra Hot Great Podcast: Telling the Truth about Poker Face
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/telling-the-truth-about-poker-face/id682755715?i=100059753929
Natasha Lyonne tweets about the Muppets
https://twitter.com/nlyonne/status/1535804017598550016

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In our first Necessary Tangent episode, we focus specifically on Chris Rock's latest Special entitled  "Selective Outrage". Selective Outrage is Rock's response to the infamous slap heard round the world last March during the Oscar's telecast, which was hosted by Rock. "Selective Outrage"  premiered on March 3rd and can be found on Netflix.
 
Chris Rock Skewers Will & Jada, "Extra TV" broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_vDkB_Q_yI

The late Marvin Gaye's "Here My Dear" , his  response to & divorce settlement for  Ruby Gordy, his ex-wife
https://youtu.be/JpNi5mo4DHI

"Here My Dear" Promo
https://youtu.be/eGZIY3tnZgI

Marvin  Gaye Divorce
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_life_of_Marvin_Gaye

Chris Rock "Tamborine"
https://youtu.be/FT4Z4Blss0U

Chris Rock Tamborine Wiki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rock:_Tamborine

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Today were reviewing African Queens, a docuseries executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, about Queen Nzinga Ana de Sousa Mbande. Queen Nzinga was a Southwest African ruler who served as queen of the Ambundu Kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba , located in present-day northern Angola. The series is a mix of reenactments and expert interviews, and is currently streaming on Netflix. Tangents along the way include:
Seven African Queens Who Have Made Their Mark
https://www.ebony.com/7-african-queens-history/
12 Ways You Know You Are an Atlanta Falcons  Fan
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1680333-12-ways-you-know-you-are-an-atlanta-falcons-fan
Angela Basset Fire Scene from Waiting to Exhale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiTxcuMkqk4
Viola Davis Taps Into Action Side |Nightline
https://youtu.be/cPIiwCTxHik
Voiceover Artist Tre Mosley
https://www.tremosley.com/

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Greetings! We are reviewing the 1619 project in two parts--
Part 1 is Audio only  and Part 2 can be found on our YouTube channel below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvzoLiHv6lRspneg07zvXA

Today were reviewing the first three episodes of The 1619 Project, a docuseries by Nikole Hannah - Jones currently streaming on Hulu. Tangents along the way include: 

• https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html
• https://youtu.be/q3qYpYg9NJc
• https://youtu.be/tAOGX9AhoxI
• https://medhum.med.nyu.edu/view/19913
• https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nikole-hannah-jones-on-her-new-hulu-docuseries-the-1619-project/
• https://www.econotimes.com/Donald-Trump-POTUS-wears-adult-diapers-due-to-incontinence-says-insider-1571941
• https://www.econotimes.com/Donald-Trump-POTUS-wears-adult-diapers-due-to-incontinence-says-insider-1571941
• https://www.npr.org/transcripts/6181729 - The Doll Test
• https://g.co/kgs/RNSr79 - Biddy Mason
• https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRt8WXTC/ -  Inventor of the alarm system 
• https://www.tiktok.com/@ngrowth/video/7189656304854650154 - Henry Boyd
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tignon_law
• https://www.tiktok.com/@randomhousebooks/video/7177
• https://youtu.be/Oai1V7kaFBk - Sisquo, the Thong Song

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