The Amanda Seales Show

In this episode, we celebrate National Radio Day by recognizing the pivotal role radio has played in mass media communication. The discussion shifts to a growing trend across U.S. cities—alternative first responder programs that send unarmed civilians to certain emergencies. Meanwhile, Latto weighs in on who she thinks is the greatest female MC, and Hurricane Chris calls out 50 Cent, questioning his connection to the people. In today’s "Big Up Let Down," we highlight the power of respect and touch on Sheryl Lee Ralph's inspiring message to the 40 and up club. 

Listeners also get a surprising tale from Indiana, where a woman thought she had hacked an "All You Can Eat" deal—only to be let down in a way she didn’t see coming. Plus, a caller voices concerns about the Democratic National Convention, and Amanda Seales responds with her thoughts on whether the event is more than just a glorified pep rally. Don’t miss this lively discussion filled with candid opinions and cultural moments.

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The Big Up Goes To Treating People With Respect

Sheryl Lee Ralph took to Instagram to deliver a message to the 40 and up club

The Let Down Goes To Not Waving The Red Flag

A women in Indiana thought she had cracked the code on the 15.99 "All You Can Eat" deal. She rolls up to the table with her squad, thinking everyone eats like kings. Find out what happened next

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The Marshall Project has done a study and found that more U.S. cities are launching alternative first responder programs, which send unarmed civilians instead of armed officers to some emergencies.

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Is the Democratic National Convention (DNC) just a glorified pep rally? A caller voices their concern and Seales responds with her perspective on the purpose of the DNC.

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This week's group chat topic of the week is inspired by a recent post from Kev On Stage who asked the question, "What do Black people take seriously?" We explore the impact of content creation on our humanity, asking whether the constant pressure to produce is causing us to lose touch with ourselves and our communities. In our "Big Up" segment, we celebrate the heartwarming story of Kansas City Chief's Defensive Tackle, Chris Jones, who stepped up to help a 68-year-old woman facing a harsh sentence for a crime involving stolen chicken wings.

However, not all stories bring us joy—our "Let Down" segment covers the unfortunate drama within the rap community. The Fugees' recent turmoil has taken a bitter turn as Pras releases a diss track aimed at Lauryn Hill following the cancellation of their tour. We dissect this "Rap Family Feud" and its implications for the music industry. Tune in for a mix of serious reflection, community support, and the latest in music world controversies.

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Big Up Goes To Tryna Help A Black Lady Out

The Kansas City Chief's Defensive Tackle, Chris Jones, offered to pay to help a 68-year-old woman get out of a 9 year sentencing for stealing over 11k cases of chicken wings to her own home instead of the school

Let Down Goes To Rap Family Feud

Fugees member, Pras, released a diss track towards Lauren Hill after their tour got cancelled

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Is being a content creator causing us to lose our humanity?

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Kev On Stage recently asked the question "What do Black people take seriously"

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In this episode, we pay tribute to the Houston legend BeatKing, whose impact on the music world will never be forgotten. DJ Supreme takes center stage with a heartwarming story of Black joy, spotlighting Jaylin Brown and his incredible efforts to uplift his local community. Amanda shares her weekly wisdom, offering insights into how our bodies react to electricity, climate, and the wonders of nature.

But that’s not all—DJ Supreme returns for a special segment, "For the Record," where he and Amanda dive deep into the tracks that have defined his life. From nostalgic memories to profound musical insights, this conversation promises to take you on a journey through time, celebrating the power of music and its lasting influence.

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DJ Supreme brings us a story of Black joy featuring Jaylin Brown and how he's using his platform to invest in his local community.

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