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We have been teasing an audio kickback on Seven Days in June by Tia Williams, and it has finally arrived! This is a relaxed discussion with a few questions to help shape the conversation, but please be warned that this is a spoiler filled. Don't worry: we don't give away every detail. After listening to this podcast, please enjoy our custom playlist: it's a vibe and let us know who you would cast in an adaptation or what you think about the kickback or book. 

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Did you watch the Janet documentary? If so, this episode is All for You. Lady H and Lady D breakdown elements of the documentary and share some parts of our lives that leave us as vulnerable as Janet: we invite your commentary, but please remember that we are human when you share them. Some of the things we covered in this episode include:

Getting married at 18

Damita Jo (and Damita Jo)

Modesty vs Sexuality

Missy Elliott

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Paula Abdul and the Lakers

Vanessa Williams

Calling a thing a thing. And another thing. Or this thing. 

Greetings Watchers!

Queen Melmendi is back to give another round of predictions with Lady H (Lady D was detained because her plans were discovered but makes a surprise appearance later). Alongside our predictions, or Queen gave a listing of great recaps for MAFS:

THE BALD & THE BEAUTIFUL = HILARIOUS. Couple's perspective. (Just MAFS)

Little Black Book = Good interviews w cast. Single man perspective.

Kourtney & Eddie = Funny. Couple perspective.

LaVidaRosa = Single woman perspective

Let us know who you think will say yes on Decision Day. And stay tuned for a hidden track where Ladies D and H, alongside the Queen say what we really think about MAFS: it's raw audio--in more ways than one. 

Darring, Asi'a, Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. “Married at First Sight Predictions.” Watch With You Podcast. February 9, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 29:21. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Married-At-First-Sight-Predictions-e1dg962

Hey Hey Watchers!

Ever heard that it isn't good to eavesdrop? Well, it is ok (just this once) as you drop in on a conversation between Lady D and Queen Melmendi as they gush about Bob Hearts Abishola. I'm told that this episode is "spoiler sprinkly" (h/t to Queen Melmendi for that term) so be aware that there may be slight spoilers. Later, Queen Melmendi offers some comedic recommendations for Lady D (and you, too!)

Queen Melmendi's Recommendations:

Abbott Elementary ABC/HULU

Grand Crew NBC/Peacock

Southside HBO Max

Sherman Showcase IFC/AMC TV

Darring, Asi'a D. and Miller, Nicolle. “Watchuwant: Bob Hearts Abishola.” Watch With You Podcast. February 7, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 27:46. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Watchuwant-Bob-Hearts-Abishola-e1dunga

Hey Hey Watchers!

On this episode special guest, Queen Melmendi drops a coin to us Watchers about Ready to Love. We also discuss what Black Love is (part 2) and if it can be found on Ready to Love. Queen Melmendi also blessed us with some Youtubers who cover Ready to Love:

Little Black Book = Good interviews w cast. Single man perspective.

Kourtney & Eddie = Funny. Couple perspective.

LaVidaRosa = Single woman perspective

Darring, Asi'a, Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. “Ready to Love Feat. Queen Melmendi.” Watch With You Podcast. February 4, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 33:09. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Ready-to-Love-Feat--Queen-Melmendi-e1dpga3

Greetings Watchers!

On this special episode, we go in depth about the question: what makes a television show Black? We build on the debate from out last episode and get academic with your friendly neighborhood Scandalologist, Dr. Kadian Pow (K.P.)

We also talk about what is hot in Black British media. Later Lady D and Lady H play concierge and give custom recommendations for K.P. and, hopefully, you. You can find a listing of many of the media mentioned here (some with links!)

Thanks for listening! Please tweet us your feedback!

On our guest, Dr. Kadian Pow 

Also mentioned: Barnor HesseTV Shows Mentioned:

Small Acts

Chewing Gum

We Are Lady Parts

Girls 5Eva

Noughts and Crosses

Lovecraft Country

Our Kind of People

Bob Hearts Abishola

First Wives Club

The Game

Games People Play

Naomi

4400

Batwoman

Killing Eve

Why Women Kill

Sherman’s Showcase

Star Trek Discovery

Homeboys in Out of Space

A Black Lady Sketch Show

I May Destroy You

Abbott Elementary

In Living Color

Famalam

Mad TV

Kings of Napa

Black AF

black-ish

Janelle James: The StandUps

Luther

Podcasts:

Busy being Black

jade + x. d.

Young, British, and Black

black gals livin

Two Twos

Slay in Your Lane

Books mentioned:

Black Girls Must Die Exhausted

Black Girls Must Be Magic

Queenie

Wahala

Sankofa

Luster

Love in Color

Girl Woman Other

Misfits

Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?

Dele Weds Destiny

Books to screen adaptations:

Noughts and Crosses

Lovecraft Country

Seven Days in June

The Perfect Find

Howdy Watchers!

Lady D's plan to take over the world entered phase one, so she was unavailable for this bonus episode. Ever the resourceful lady, Lady H made a plea before the Queen...Queen Melmendi, that is, to talk Royal Rumble predictions and how we feel about wrestling right now. Spoiler alert: Do better by Black women in wrestling! We still plan to hoot and holler during the PPV, so join us as we live tweet using #RawCast with our Wrasslecast family and see how we did. Also, who are your picks for this year's Rumble? Tweet us and let us know!

Also, Happy Birthday Sasha Banks! 

 Erin-Lee, and Miller, Nicolle. “2022 Royal Rumble Predictions.” Watch With You Podcast. January 26, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 39:00. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/2022-Royal-Rumble-Predictions-e1dg79c

Lady D and Lady H discuss what makes a show Black vs being Black led. The ladies also go on to discuss their favorite shows with strong Black women in 2021...from the time that they started tracking them. 

Other media mentioned:

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies 

Seven Days in June

The Perfect Find

The Accidental Diva

Passing

The Other Black Girl

The Love Songs of WEB DuBois

Hidden Track: announcement of our book club pick for the first quarter of 2022. Did you hear it?

Citation:

Darring, Asi'a D.,  and Hairston, Erin-Lee. “Simply the Best: Our Best of 2021 Picks” Watch With You Podcast. January 23, 2022. Podcast, MP3 audio, 52:34. https://anchor.fm/watchwithyou/episodes/Simply-the-Best-Our-Best-of-2021-Picks-e1dajnm

Hey Hey Watchers!

Lady H and Lady D share their love of Batwoman in this spoiler free talk about the first half of season 3, right before new episodes premier. Enjoy!

Hey Watchers!

Lady D and Lady H give a queen's ransom to our favorite ladies of the court: Queens on ABC. Enjoy!

#ABCQueens #Queens #QueensABC #BlackTVTuesday