Lady H and Lady D share a snippet of a conversation they had with Tatiana King earlier this year. The full conversation will air in season two. In the meantime, we wanted to honor Ms. Nichols and Lt. Uhura on the day of her passing: Godspeed. 

Surprise! This bonus episode is another ForeverYoungCast reunion featuring the lovely ladies, Madame Lazet and Miss V. We take on the changes at WWE and make predictions on the Summerslam 2022 card. It's giving wrestling with a womanist take. Please be aware that we do describe some pretty dark allegations on Vinny Mac, so please take care. 

Mentioned:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2022/07/23/vince-mcmahon-retires-a-timeline-of-events-amid-2022-probe-of-sexual-misconduct/amp/

https://dailyddt.com/2022/05/20/wwe-who-is-nick-khan/

https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-vince-mcmahon-investigation-timeline-affair-stephanie-mcmahon-laurinaitis/

Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D. , Hairston, Erin-Lee and Streeter, Venika. "The Smark side of the Ring: Vinny Mac Edition.” Watch With You Podcast. July 30, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 01:03:03. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/The-Smark-side-of-the-Ring-Vinny-Mac-Edition-e1ls845

Hey Watchers and Happy July!

We are joined by DeeDee Jonee to discuss soap operas*, wrestling, Black American historical romance, and the Queen: Beverly Jenkins  and how she is honored with #Jenkins July.  Also, are you a ride or die chick  for Aldis Hodge? And stay tuned for our final thoughts on #Bridgerton. 

*when mentioning GH, Lady H mistakenly called precious Trina by the name Sabrina whilst thinking about Sprina (the pairing of Trina and Spencer).  

Mentioned:

Black Romance Novels Matter Too (shondaland.com)

Where's The Love: Portrayals of African American Romantic Relationships in Media - Office of the Vice President for Research | University of South Carolina (sc.edu)

15 Must Read Black Historical Romance Novels of the Last 25 Years (bookriot.com)

Bessie Stringfield, African American Queen of the Road Biography (bessiestringfieldbook.com)

Vivid

Indigo

Tempest

An Earl, The Girl, and a Toddler by Vanessa Riley

Forbidden

A Preacher's Promise by Piper Hugely

A Caribbean Heiress in Paris

Deadly Sexy movie and book

Zane

E. Lynn Harris

Alyssa Cole

Rochelle Allers

Justice for Sleepy Hollow

Lynsay Evans Kindle Unlimited

Gone With the Wind

Band of Angels

Imitation of Life

Black baiting

Red Notice

Queen and Slim

Pam Grier and Tamra Dobson

Lisa Turtle

Cherry from Punky Brewster

The Porter

7 days in June podcast

Citation:

Brown, Diahna, Darring, Asi'a D., and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “#JenkinsJuly and Black American Historical Romance.” Watch With You Podcast. July 31, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:09:40. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/JenkinsJuly-and-Black-American-Historical-Romance-e1kgj8n

Hey Watchers!

We resume our Bridgerton season 2 chat and we hold nothing and no one back. Do you agree with our take? Let us know. The first ten minutes of the podcast discusses some violent themes; if needed skip forward to around the 20 minute mark. Please be sure to listen to the end! 

For Your Consideration:

Desi American Life Podcast: Bridgerton: Royal Life vs. Real Life

Prime & Prejudice Podcast

The Awakened Man: A Repository for Red Pill Alpha Masculinity...

BRIDGERTON VS. BOLLYWOOD: REGENCY ROMANCE WITH A DESI TWIST

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-bollywood/

https://www.bollycurves.com/resources/what-is-bollywood

https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a33396048/what-is-bollywood/

IYKYK: https://youtu.be/A7vrDThlryU

Brown, Diahna, Coleman, Rhayne, Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D., Davis, Derek, Hairston, Erin-Lee, Jeffries, Don and Stowe, Grady. “Bridgerton Season 2, pt. 2: Diamonds are Forever” Watch With You Podcast. July 10, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:38:25.https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Bridgerton-Season-2--pt--2-Diamonds-are-Forever-e1ig090

Tillman, Jr., George. Soul Food. 1997; Chicago, IL: Fox 2000 Productions and Edmonds Entertainment Group. YouTube clip. 

Rodwell, Joe & Hannah V. Diamonds Cover for Bridgerton. 2022. Los Angelos, CA: Capitol Records. YouTube clip. 

Hey Watchers!

Do we have a treat for you! Lady D and Lady H are back to talk about season 2 of Bridgerton with their graces Lord Rhayne, Lord Rease and special guest Baby Z; later Madam Lazet and Miss V give their thoughts about the season. This session is listenable but has a little technical mischief.

But before we get into the shenanigans, please note that we talk about some serious topics that might be difficult for some. Please take care. 

Mentioned:

Season Two of Bridgerton Is Pretty Good If You Don't Think Too Much About It - Reading the End

Rating "Bridgerton" on its South Asian authenticity, from its hair oiling to the haldi ceremony | Salon.com

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/bridgerton-season-2-south-asian-representation-period-dramas/

Men Tell All: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Marina?

Coleman, Rhayne, Darring, Curry, Helissa, Asi'a D., Davis, Derek, Hairston, Erin-Lee, Stowe, Grady and Streeter, Venika. “Bridgerton Season 2, pt. 1: Return of the [Dirty] Mack” Watch With You Podcast. May 30, 2021. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:38:41. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Bridgerton

Or...this season doesn't make our vagina wet. Thanks, Jasmina. 

Queen Melmendi, Lady H and Lady D talk MAFS: Boston 2 and preview MAFS San Diego. How did Queen Melmendi and Lady H do with their predictions? What would make Lady D come back to MAFS franchise? Later, Queen Melmendi and Lady D talk the season of Bob Hearts Abishola. 

Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. "MAFS: We are really good people! [spoiler filled]." Watch With You Podcast. June 22, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 01:41:25. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/MAFS-We-are-really-good-people--spoiler-filled-e1k4ea8

Hey Watchers,

Lady D and Lady H are joined by Lady A to talk Hamilton, Bridgerton, and color conscious casting. We sprinkle spoilers for Hamilton and Bridgerton throughout this episode, so please tread carefully. We are also treated to some live vocality: a poorly rapped stanza and some lovely singing that was done without notice. We are our own worst critics, so don't judge too harshly please.  Stay tuned for a hidden track of Hamilton trivia. 

Also, run us our reparations!

Mentioned:

https://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/treasurys-lew-to-announce-hamilton-to-stay-on-10-bill-222204

https://larrydang.medium.com/white-alexander-hamilton-and-whitewashed-hamilton-the-problematics-of-post-raciality-in-hamilton-45a2e0abb432

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/12/9/unpop-opinion-color-blind-casting/

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/hamilton-faces-fresh-criticism-as-film-arrives-at-time-of-racial-reckoning

https://www.thelist.com/440874/the-real-reason-toni-morrison-hated-hamilton/

https://www.cbr.com/bridgerton-hamilton-sisterly-connection/

https://womensmediacenter.com/fbomb/like-hamilton-bridgerton-normalizes-diversity-in-unexpected-ways

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/from-bridgerton-to-hamilton-a-history-of-color-conscious-casting-in-period-drama/

https://www.cbr.com/bridgerton-hamilton-sisterly-connection/

Citation:

Darring, Asi'a D., Hairston, Erin-Lee, Kennedy-Alston, Taleah. “Are you Satisfied? Hamilton and color conscious casting.” Watch With You Podcast. June 12, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:11:53. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Are-you-Satisfied--Hamilton-and-color-conscious-casting-e1jccai

Hey Watchers!

Here is a minisode featuring Miss V and Madam Lazette, as we chat about hobbies, tv watching habits, pour libations for some shows that got axed, and big up some shows we enjoyed this season thus far. 

Shows mentioned:

Tom Swift

Upload

Bridgerton

The Wonder Years

The Real World Reunion: New Orleans

Abbott Elementary

The Endgame

Game Theory

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Bel Air

Citation:

Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D. , Hairston, Erin-Lee and Streeter, Venika. "Watch This feat. Miss V and Madam Lazet.” Watch With You Podcast. May 31, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 20:00.  https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Watch-This-feat--Miss-V-and-Madam-Lazet-e1jb6ji

Hey Watchers!

Madam Lazet and Miss V are back for an outtake of our Who's Bad? episode. 

Citation:

Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D. , Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Streeter, Venika. “Minisode: Space Invaders.” Watch With You Podcast. May 28, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 09:48.  https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Minisode-Space-Invaders-e1ir5je

It's Time! It's Time! It's Wrestling Time!

Hey, Hey Watchers!

Lady H (aka JJ) is joined by her ForeverYoungCast homies Miss V and Madam Lazet (h/t to Wrasslecast) to discuss all things wrestling. We also had run-ins by Lady D!

We covered:

-Monday Night Raw: May 16, 2022

-AEW Baddies

-#FashionCast

-Bianca Belair

-and more!

We love you, Big E!

Mentioned:

https://t.co/0A1Uhv66kD

https://t.co/pKAl8KYmAz

Citation:

Curry, Helissa, Darring, Asi'a D. , Hairston, Erin-Lee and Streeter, Venika. "Who's Bad? Naomi, Sasha, and the Great Walk Out.” Watch With You Podcast. May 19, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:34:09.  https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Whos-Bad--Naomi--Sasha--and-the-Great-Walk-Out-e1ip05d