Black Girls Love Podcast

Jess and Jenae are going back to the beginning and talking about the prequel to the classic Kingsmen series. The King's Man. And while the title of the podcast is Black Girls Love, they have a lot to say about the prequel, how gross Rasputin must have smelled, and why war movies are just the worst kind of movie. Did they love it? Eh, you'll have to listen to find out!

In typical avoidance fashion, Jess and Jenae have decided to take a break from the MCU rewatch right before the trauma (because the world is pretty traumatic enough right now!). So hang with them as they talk all about Men in Black. Take a trip back to the 90s, when the colors were bright, the belts were studded, the shirts were nylon, and aliens roamed the NYC streets??

Yibambe! Yibambe! Welcome to another episode of Black Girls Love. Today, Jess and Jenae are talking about all things Black Panther. The cultural dynamo that changed the game for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Drawing record crowds (including one of your hosts seeing it multiple times in theatre--which is uncharacteristic in and of itself!), this movie was like no other. Join the girls as they commemorate Chadwick Boseman, talk about the visual effects of this movie, and gush over everything Black Panther.

Welcome to (arguably) the most fun of the Thor franchise. It's Ragnarok time! Listen to Jess and Jenae talk all about the power duo that is Thor and Valkryie, the chaos that was Loki, and support women's wrongs with Hela. As a bonus: Jenae talks all about how this movie is the visual equivalent of #bipanic. You know it's true.

With great power comes great responsibility. Jess and Jenae are back take a moment to talk about everyone's favorite Spiderman. Peter Parker is back in his first MCU standalone movie! Listen in as Jess and Jenae talk all about NYC public high schools, their lack of security, and how Tom is easily the (second) best Spiderman portrayal!

The girls are back talking about your favorite found family in Guardians of the Galaxy 2! Jess and Jenae take a dive into how Marvel portrays sisters, the power of empathy, and Drax's perfect comedic timing.

Step into a world of magic, mystery, and...Biscuit Crumplebottom? Hang with Jess and Jenae as they dive deep into the kaleidoscope world of Doctor Strange. They talk all things motion sickness, that incredible cape, and why on earth did Stephen Strange just not accept Rachel McAdam's help in the first place?! All that and more as they continue their MCU rewatch!

The moment you've been waiting for. Welcome back to another episode of Black Girls Love and today, Jess and Jenae end their entire friendship by talking about Captain America: Civil War. Are you #TeamTony or #TeamCap. Can you possibly guess which team our heroines are solidly on? You'll have to listen and find out.

Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the MCU to cross the pond. Hang with Jess and Jenae as they discuss (tear to shreds?) the short-lived Broadway musical about the life and death of England's favorite princess, the Lady Diana of House Windsor.

Happy Friday! Shrink into the weekend with Jess and Jenae as they talk all about the tiny adventures of Ant-Man Scott Lang. After an emotional Age of Ultron, relax in this "feel good" Marvel movie that officially introduces the smallest and then largest, avenger(spoilers!).

This found work family is back and Jess and Jenae are ready. Has Tony gotten any more tolerable? Is Ultron the worst MCU villain? (Jenae thinks so!) Wind down for the weekend with your two favorite black girls as they take a deep dive into the second in the Avengers series.

New year, same blerds! Jess and Jenae are leaping into the new year with a hearty dose of Marvel's found family. The Guardians of the Galaxy. Cap off your week listening to them gush about himbo Groot, the first portrayal of sisters we get in the MCU, and eagerly buzz about this soundtrack.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Snuggle up by the fire (or by the air conditioner if you're in a warmer place) while you listen to Jess and Jenae talk all about their favorite Christmas music. Religious or secular? Contemporary or classic? How bad can "Baby It's Cold Outside" really be?? The only way to find out is to tune in!

Jess and Jenae tackle the hard-hitting Winter Soldier questions in this week's Black Girls Love. What questions get answered? Is Sam actually the strongest avenger? Should Hydra maybe get better security? Who's Bucky? Spend your Friday afternoon with your faves as they dive into the second in the Captain America trilogy to find out!

Happy Thanksgiving! Or as Rob affectionately calls it "Day of Meals". Still got the itus? Need to recover from black Friday shopping? Hang with Jess and Jenae as they talk all about Thanksgiving. Share their laughs, their traditions, their favorite foods, and listen as they talk about what makes this holiday the best!

Welcome welcome to another episode of Black Girls Love. You two friendly neighborhood black girls are back and talking about Thor 2: The Dark World. Want to hear how this sequel didn't capture Jessica as most MCU sequels do? Or hear Jenae slander the Thor/Jane relationship? Will Jess and Jenae's friendship be tested even before Captain America Civil War?! Listen to find out!

Jess and Jenae are capping off this spooky season by talking about Iron Man 3. Hang with them as they discuss all things Tony Stark in the end of his trilogy. Want to know how the billionaire, playboy, philanthropist is handling the post-battle of New York trauma? Come find out on this week's episode of Black Girls Love!

Avengers... It's time for one of the greatest team-ups in cinematic and comic history, the Avengers. Nick Fury takes an unlikely bunch and turns them into a team that saves the day (and the entirety of New York City). Listen to Jess and Jenae talk about their faves, their not-so-faves, gush over Loki's (future) growth, and more!

The ladies are back and they are ready to take on the one, the only, America's a**, Mr. Steven Rogers. Hang with Jess and Jenae this week as they talk all about Captain America's first solo movie. Including his love for Peggy Carter, his love for Bucky Barnes, and their love for Christopher Jamal Evans himself!

Happy Friday fam. The girls are continuing their Marvel Cinematic Universe Series with Jenae's introduction to the MCU, Thor! It's time for us to set aside our earthly villains and address something new. Something foreign. Something...otherworldly? Join the pair as they talk all things Thor, Loki, and how much they're looking forward to Natalie Portman coming back to take her rightful place as Lady Thor!

"Drop your socks and grab your crocs, we're about to get wet on this ride!" Hope everyone is ready for episode 2 of the trip through the MCU. Today, the girls are talking all about Iron Man 2. Yes, the wonderfully insufferable Tony Stark is back and this time he's...dying? Join Jess and Jenae as they talk all about the titular superhero, his relationship with pyrotechnics, and how they pulled a complete "Aunt Vivan" with one of the characters.

The ladies you love are taking on a new series. Join Jess and Jenae as they take a deep dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, the girls reflect on the movie that launched a cultural shift in Superhero movies. Over the next few months, they'll take each movie in order of release and talk about its role in the MCU and what it did for fans everywhere.

Welcome dearest listeners. If there is a scandal, these two are sure to uncover it. While this podcast is called Black Girls Love, take a break from gushing with Jess and Jenae, and instead let's rant! Jess and Jenae had high hopes for Bridgerton. And now, listen to the good, the bad, and the left to be desired that will cause them to "tolerate-watch" season 2!

Perfection. Let's get to work! Today, Jess and Jenae are talking all about sports movies. In this, more inspirational episode of Black Girls Love, the pair reminisce about the movies that both brought them to tears and taught them a team spirit. Clear Eyes! Full Hearts! Can't Lose!

Jess and Jenae are vaxxed and ready to venture into the outdoors. Well...one of them is. The other doesn't want to unless there is wifi nearby. Welcome to another episode of Black Girls Love and today, they're talking all about the great outdoors. From hiking to camping, they recount their love (or begrudging acceptance)of the wonderful world outside their house.

The finale of the Disney Eras series is upon us and today Jess and Jenae are talking about the Revival Era. The era from 2009 to the present day has brought a lot of change to the Disney brand. Where can Disney go from here? What are their plans? Hang with Jess and Jenae as they wildly speculate about the future of Disney, offer advice and feedback, and get excited about the future of this conglomerate! #disneyownseverything

Welcome to another bittysode of Black Girls Love! This time, Jess and Jenae are talking about their dads. The men who raised them loved them and passed along some defining traits. Some of which make this podcast possible. In a world that sometimes doesn't honor and value black men the way it should, let's lift up those doing amazing and shaping the world in unexpected ways.

It's the penultimate episode of the Disney Era's series and this week, Jess and Jenae are talking about a rather...controversial era of Disney, the Post Renaissance Era! Sometimes known as the "Experimental Era" Disney didn't have an intentional theme with this round of movies. Rather, they stumbled into the trope of found family, loss, and overcoming all obstacles to achieve your dream!

Welcome to the millennial era of Disney, The Renaissance. This is the era that most millennials (your hosts included) cite as their entry into Disney. This era gives us beloved classics like The Little Mermaid and movies that tore at our heartstrings like The Lion King. Seriously, Elton John, Hans Zimmer, and Phil Collins didn't have to go that hard for us. And we are eternally blessed that they did! Join the duo as they gush about the movies (and their soundtracks) that shaped a generation.

Jess and Jenae are back and this week, they're talking all about Disney's bronze era. The years 1970-1988 were also known as Disney's dark age. And honestly, it just may rival the Golden era as Disney's darkest era. Hang with the pair as they talk through a rather beloved era that made only a slight impression overall but fostered an era never to be forgotten!

In this special Mother's Day bonus bittysode, Jess and Jenae talk all about their moms! Hang with them as they talk about the generation of women before them (and for Jenae, even further back!). Managing a seamless combination of honor and roasting, these two give thanks to the women who made them, them. Just in time for Mother's Day!

Walt Disney is back and better than ever in the classic Silver era! Returning to feature films, the "Restoration era" brings those nostalgic Disney memories to the forefront. In this episode, Jess and Jenae each take a movie they haven't seen from this era and talk about the highs, the lows, and how strange movies were in the 1950s.

It's time for the most....obscure era of Disney. The Wartime Era! It's World War II, the world is in disarray, and the Seven Dwarves are all on war bonds. Donald Duck gets drafted for some reason. And Disney's not doing so hot...the bank doesn't even want to lend him more money!! But in this, there came a few "feature" films that fell into slight obscurity. Hang with Jess and Jenae as they talk about some films they hadn't seen before, the cultural impact of this rather silent era.

Magic mirror on the wall....who is the fairest one of all? Jess and Jenae are back and starting a new series. They are taking a journey into the wonderful world of Disney eras. From the golden age to the revival era and beyond, every two weeks they will take a dip into a new era and talk about the good, the bad, and the (ultimately) racist! It's going to be a wild few months so strap in and let's kick this off with a look at the Golden Age of Disney. Snow White, Bambi, Dumbo, and more!

What's that in the sky? It's a bird? No, a plane? No, it's just Jess and Jenae desperately wishing for quarantine to be over so they can travel the world again. Welcome to the wonderful world of traveling while black. Join these two well-traveled ladies as they reminisce over the good, the bad, and the stressful pieces of traveling whilst melanated.

Jess and Jenae are back to talk all about Time and Relative Dimension in Space, otherwise known as the TARDIS. It's the Doctor Who episode! Hang with them as they take a dip into the series that brought them together and launched a friendship that shook time and space. From doctors to companions, they cover their favorites and what it means to be a black Whovian.

Join the pair in their quaint countryside cottage** as they sip tea and talk all about British Mysteries! Jessica talks all about the famous Sir Authur Conan Doyle and his love of the paranormal. While Jenae takes a dive into the world of (problematic) author Agatha Christie. There's murder, betrayal, and (you guessed it) racism in this most recent episode. Enjoy! ** Quaint countryside cottage definitely resembles an apartment.

Jess and Jenae are back! You've waited and waited and now, hear them dive into the bad and the ugly of Harry Potter and Star Wars. That's right, the ladies are pulling back the green curtain. Hang with them as they rip the series, the fandom, and the content apart and talk about what's to be desired with the cultural beasts. Is it that Star Wars literally murdered children? (nope!) Is it that muggle children just stopped learning English and math after 6th grade? (nuh uh!). Join them to find out!

Long ago...in a galaxy far far away...Mr. and Mrs. Dursley of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much! Hang with Jess and Jenae as they talk about the cornerstone of their personalities. Star Wars and Harry Potter (respectively). There is a lot to say about these two cultural behemoths! So this particular topic will be split amongst two episodes. This week is all about the good. The reason they fell in love with the series, what they love about it now, etc. Catch them in two weeks to talk about "The Bad & The Ugly".

Happy New Year! We are back and talking all about our resolutions. Why we love them, why we hate them, and ways we keep track of them. Which one of us organizes our resolutions in a journal/excel and which one of us has 700 resolution sticky notes on her desk? You're just going to have to listen and find out!

Welcome to the first every bittysode! It's like a regular episode, but a bit shorter. This first bittysode, join Jess and Jenae as they talk about the reason for the season...Christmas movies!

In today's episode, Jess and Jenae talk graphic novels and comics. They talk about what it meant to have or lack access to graphic novels and how it shaped their reading today! Will Jenae, yet again, relate something unrelated to Hamilton? There's only one way to find out...

It's time to talk about their classic love, anime. Listen as Jess and Jenae talk their favorites, debate on subs v. dubs, and talk about what being black and anime fans meant as children as well as adults. Really, if you want to hear Jenae gush about Inuyasha and Jess about My Hero Academia, you've come to the right place!

We're talking all about saving people, hunting things...the family business. It's our Supernatural episode! Join us as we talk the good, the bad, and the fandom. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before November 5, 2020. We are not intentionally ignoring the Destiel fandom discourse. Past!Jenae and past!Jess had *no* idea what was coming in the next few days.

In episode 5, Jess and Jenae walk down memory lane and talk about all the old wives' tales and superstitions they heard growing up. Listen as they talk about how it shaped them and how they still carry some of it with them today!

Join Jess and Jenae as they talk all things Superheroes. The good, the bad, the gatekeeping, and everything in between. From Marvel to DC to even Disney's Sky High, they are ready to gush. Up, up, and away!

Jessica and Jenae cover both K-Pop and Broadway. Each talk about their experiences with the culture, the genre, and gatekeeping in those spaces.

In the inaugural episode of Black Girls Love, meet Jessica and Jenae. Two friends and self-described blerds who spend time talking about one of their many common interests...The Sims!

Jess and Jenae talk all things fanfiction and all things tropes. They list their top 5 favorite tropes and why it's so hard to find a good slow burn fic at 3 am!