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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

Dearest Listeners: 

For those of you who have looked past the gossip of the ton and perused the rest of the column, you might have noticed book reviews from this author. Today's episode is no different. Joining Lady D and Lady H at the court is Lady A. Together, they combine the gossip of the season with the review of the book where the juiciest details were spilled. Later, dear guest Lady A will give us recommendations that will no doubt amuse you all. Please follow Lady A on all social media platforms at TaleahSings. 

Lady A's Netflix Recommendations:

Altered Carbon

Archive 81

Cowboy Bebop

Also:

Men Tell All: How Do You Solve a Problem like Marina? 

Recommended Reading:

Understanding Patriarchy and Men’s Power | National Organization for Men Against Sexism (nomas.org)

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn 

Looking for Romantic Books featuring Black women? Visit our bookshop. 

Citation:

Darring, Asi'a D., Hairston, Erin-Lee, Kennedy-Alston, Taleah. “Bee Side: Bridgerton and the Book.” Watch With You Podcast. May 8, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:21:14. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Bee-Side-Bridgerton-and-the-Book-e1i02di

#Bridgerton #romance #Kathony #TVWLM #Kanthony #Shondaland

Hello Watchers!

Sylvie’s Love ticks all of our season one boxes: a romantic period piece with Black protagonists, sweeping music and fantastic costumes. We talk about who settled and why, the importance of jazz music, 1950’s melodramatic films, our favorite vintage songs of the summer, and an era in which we would create a romantic movie. 

#periodpiece #Sylvieslove #Blackromance

Darring, Asi'a D. and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “Sylvie's Love.” Watch With You Podcast. May 8, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 56:34. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Sylvies-Love-e1est89

Hey Watchers!

This episode is considered the grace note in our duet series with our audio kickback, Seven Days in June. If you've listened to the podcast (and hopefully read the book), you will know that The Photograph was mentioned often. Joined by our special guest, Queen Melmendi, we discussed the question: can you choose to be in love? The ladies also get personal: Lady H shares a bit about her suitemates when she lived on campus; Queen Melmendi shares when/if she welcomes people into the family; Lady D relishes the beauty of Issa Rae.

We also mention:

Insecure, MAFS, Ready to Love

What ties Little Fires Everywhere, Love Jones, She's Gotta Have It, and The Photograph together?

Jezebels

Recommendations from Queen Melmendi:

Medicine for Melancholy (Amazon Prime of YouTube)

The Love Birds (Netflix)

Namaste Wahala (Netflix)

White Lotus (HBO Max)

The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (Amazon Prime)

Darring, Asi'a, Hairston, Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. "Picture That:The Photograph." Watch With You Podcast. April 3, 2022. Podcast, Mp3 audio, 1:08:03. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Picture-That-The-Photograph-e1gl95a

#thephotograph #issarae #lakeithstansfield #Blackromance

Hey Watchers!

The time is nigh: we are finally talking about Sanditon. This episode has some sound issues, but is still very listenable: apologies for any inconvenience. That said, Lady H gives Lady D the rundown about *that* fandom, and our thoughts about it. We do sprinkle some spoilers, so if you are on the fence about investing in Sanditon, we hope that this episode helps you make a decision. If you plan to watch season 2, new episodes are slated to begin on March 20, 2022. If you subscribe to PBS Masterpiece, you will get episodes early. 

Food for thought:

Slave Mothers and White Fathers: Defining Family and Status in Late Colonial Cuba (umass.edu)

Character Deep Dive: Georgiana Lambe  - Marvelous Geeks Media

Episodes Five and Six – The Jane Austen Review (pludhlab.org)

Sanditon | Jane Austen's World (janeaustensworld.com)

Why Theo James Not Returning For Sanditon Season 2 Is So Disappointing (screenrant.com) a correction

Sanditon's Renewal Is Not A Reward For Racism And Fake Fandom News - Amanda Rae Prescott

Sanditon and the Pineapple Emoji Craze: Why This Jane Austen Fan Is Offended, and Why You Should Be Too! (jasna.org)

A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby: A Multi-Cultural Historical Regency Romance

An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler: A Remarkable and Groundbreaking Multi-Cultural Regency Romance Novel

The Woman of Colour

Greetings and Salutations!

On this bonus (ok...lost) episode, Lady D and Lady H talk about the fantastic web series Black Girl in a Big Dress (BGBD). This episode was recorded very early in our podcasting journey and the sound reflects it, but the content is so timely that it needed to be heard. We recorded this in February 2021, and it amazes me how prescient we were: we didn't get everything right, but enough. BGBD is about a Black cosplayer who is looking for love. She would have been a perfect lead in The Courtship, and I still contend that it would have been great as...well, listen and find out. We would love to chat with you about this, and we continue our conversations on Blackness. 

Other things mentioned:

Awkward Black Girl

Our Reading List

Black Cosplayers:

36 Stunning Cosplays by Black Cosplayers: #28DaysofBlackCosplay 2021 Edition! - DeLa Doll's Official Blog & Website (dela-doll.com)

#28DaysofBlackCosplay Returns for Black History Month 2021 (funimation.com)

To Black Cosplayers, a Love Letter | Teen Vogue

(2) BlackBettieCosplay ✨Birthday Week✨ (@bbettie_cosplay) / Twitter

Darring, Asi'a D. and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “Black Girl in A Big Dress.” Watch With You Podcast. March 6, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 24:20. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Black-Girl-in-a-Big-Dress-e1ei3gf

Howdy Watchers!

Streaming services are becoming the dominant form of home television watching, but having it all is becoming expensive. Remember when this was supposed to be the cheaper means for entertainment? Seems like a distant memory. Well, Lady D (and her special guest, Pixie) and Lady H are here to help you figure out how to save some coins and get the biggest bang for your buck. We even came up with a rubric for rating the services. If you apply this rubric to a streaming service not mentioned, please tweet us your scores. Also, if you disagree with our scoring, please let us know that, too.

The ladies also briefly discuss Bel-Air (Peacock) and The Gilded Age (HBO/HBO Max). 

Resources and Updates:

Disney + gets with the program

Netflix Secret Codes

Streaming Service Comparisons

Just Watch

Reelgood

TV Time

Watchworthy

Darring, Asi'a D. and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “To Stream or Not to Stream? That is the Question.” Watch With You Podcast. February 27, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 1:34:50. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/To-Stream-or-Not-to-Stream--That-is-the-Question-e1er59t