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Samara Joy: What’s A Church Girl To Sing?
Season 1 Episode 75
Grammy winner Samara Joy is a jazz prodigy, but her singing is rooted in gospel music.
She tells Sam about discovering jazz in high school, her fami…
4 months, 1 week ago
Can We Survive the Gift Guide Industrial Complex?
Season 1 Episode 74
Tis’ the season! It’s that time of year when we’re bombarded by gift guides. Something for your partner, your friends, White Elephant gifts, and the …
4 months, 1 week ago
K-Pop, AI Slop & Ms. Rachel? 2025 Pop Culture Review
Season 1 Episode 73
This year saw some pretty spectacular pop culture moments… but there’s a few we hope to never see again.
We’re breaking down the best and worst of 2…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How Queer Was 2025?
Season 1 Episode 72
HBO’s new gay romance series Heated Rivalry has the internet… feeling things. It tells the steamy story of two feuding hockey players who secretly de…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ruth E. Carter: What Makes an Iconic Costume?
Season 1 Episode 71
Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter makes people look good on the big screen — especially Black people.
She’s the mind behind the costumes…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Will AI Ever Make Good Music?
Season 1 Episode 70
Solomon Ray is the hottest new voice in Gospel music, but there’s a catch. He’s not real.
Sam chats with Andrew R. Chow, a correspondent for Time wh…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Healing Powers of Smothered Chicken (from Your Mama’s Kitchen)
Season 1 Episode 69
To celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re sharing a special episode of Your Mama's Kitchen.
In the podcast, host Michele Norris and guests explore how our ea…
5 months ago
Did Wicked Change Hollywood… For Good?
Season 1 Episode 68
Now that Wicked: For Good is finally in theaters, has the industry been changed for the better?
NOTE: This episode contains hot takes and spoilers.
…5 months ago
Scam To The Top? w/ Danielle Pinnock
Season 1 Episode 67
Danielle Pinnock got her big break in the wildly popular sitcom Ghosts. But just before she landed that role, she nearly quit acting.
She tells Sam h…
5 months, 1 week ago
Is Gambling Ruining Sports?
Season 1 Episode 66
Sports betting is a billion dollar industry chock full of scandals.
Journalist Baker Machado breaks down how gambling has infiltrated sports from th…
5 months, 1 week ago