Black in Session

Like the finale itself, our conversation goes in unexpected directions. Also, we talk about our own trip to the Franklin Institute last year! 

Like siblings, Dallas and Jovany have two very different opinions about ‘Mom'

It's AVA Fest at Abbott but all they are serving is wet yet dry mac and cheese, the empty promise of Jasmine Sullivan, and a youth pastor doing stand-up.

Missed y'all! But we're back just in time to meet Janine's sister. Well, we've got some thoughts about that.

Remember fire drills? Well this is them now. But don't worry, everyone is doing just FINE

FINALLY something happens between Janine and Gregory. How appropriate for Valentine's Day.

It's Barbara's time to shine in another episode filled with moral dilemmas

There's always a lunchroom fight. Speaking of fights, Jovany and Dallas disagree about this episode.

Abbot didn't waste any time coming back in the New Year. We enjoy learning more about Melissa in this one.

We discuss the last episode of the year, which had us screaming “Just kiss already!” The teacher article we discuss: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cruise-line-awards-100-teachers-with-free-voyage-and-kelly-clarkson-concert/

It's the Ava show! Is Abbot experiencing a sophomore slump? We discuss. Plus, Jovany points out something about the show only a teacher would notice.

Abbott is back with another stellar episode. Plus, Dallas really thought Amber Riley was in this episode. Link to the teacher story we discuss https://www.gthankyou.com/stories-inspiring-teacher-appreciation/

Having both worked at charter schools, we both have things to say about them in this week's recap. Plus, Jovany has some thoughts about Leslie Odom Jr. Here's the positive teacher story we talk about: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8613199/Teacher-converts-truck-bed-portable-classroom-drives-TWO-HOURS-visit-students.html

We missed you last week. We're back to chat about the Halloween episode. More like the Marvel episode.

One of us was sent to the principal's office as a student. Find out who as we recap episode four. Here's the link to the positive teacher story mentioned in the episode: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kim-hamilton-tiktok-video-students-surprised-retired-kindergarten-teacher/

Dallas and Jovany discuss teacher fatigue that starts to happen around October, like Melissa experiences in this episode, and they introduce two new segments to the podcast structure: positive teacher news and grading the Abbott episode. Can you tell they are teachers? Here's the link to the teacher news story we mention in this episode: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/author-spends-lifetime-searching-for-woman-who-taught-him-to-read-and-then-she-surprised-him/

In this episode, we see the charter school down the street from Abbott. Having worked in charter schools, we've got a lot to say on the subject. Plus, Dallas is afraid of rats popping up in Philly.

We're back to discuss the season two premiere of the now EMMY-WINNING show, as we share our own experiences with coming back to teach after summer vacation.

This week we discuss work friends and the increasing similarities between Jovany and Greg, and we continue to stan Ms. Janelle James.

This week we discuss gifted programs, whiteboy, pompous artists, Ava and more!

We share some personal experiences as teachers in this episode as we related a lot to episode 4 "New Tech" and episode 5 "Student Transfer."

Jovany is currently an elementary school teacher and Dallas is a former teacher so OF COURSE we gotta talk about Abbot. We discuss episode 1-3. *link in bio*

We discuss the finale of season 3 and what it could mean for the future of the series.

Let's talk about episodes 5 and 6 of Sex Education... and poo.

In this episode, we cover episodes 3 and 4 of the third season of Sex Education.

Sex Ed is back in session! We're doing a deep dive of the excellent season three, two episodes at a time. This week we discuss episodes 1 and 2.

This week we're doing something different and doing a retrospective on one of our favorite teen classics. Come sit with us as we see whether it still holds up. Grool!

This we discuss the mid-season finale.

This week we discuss episode 5 of the Gossip Girl reboot, "Hope Sinks," the season's quintessential Halloween episode.

Happy birthday, Zoya! This was certainly one everyone won't forget, as much as you wish they would. Let's get into it.

Sooooo much plot to cover this week. We meet more parents in the midst of multiple love triangles, cheating, scheming, hidden relationships and more inappropriate student teacher dynamics(its getting weird). The season is in full swing! xoxo

This week we continue following the Gossip Girl reboot. Its episode 2 and its filled with, questionable, concerning , and illuminating decisions. Penny for our thoughts? xoxo

This week Dallas and Jovany begin their weekly coverage of the Gossip Girl HBO Max reboot. We get into everything concerning the series arrival, and first episode. Next week's homework, we will discuss episode two.

This week Dallas and Jovany discuss the new AMC series Kevin can F*** Himself.

We wrap up Pride month with a discussion of the documentary, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.

This week we discuss the HBO Max series Genera+ion. We discuss queer teens and representation in the show. Also we share a bit of our thoughts on In the Heights.

This week we discuss the show Pose and the impact its had for queer representation and storytelling, particularly for trans POC

This week we discuss difficult relationships through the lens of Master of None's third season (Moments in Love)

This week we dicuss fatherhood and complicated family dynamic through the lens of Netflix's new show The Upshaws.

This week we talk about complicated family dynamics!

This week, we look at a timely and recent episode, Season 17 Episode 12, of Grey's Anatomy that tackles many of the issues related to the BLM protests and ongoing fight against police brutality.   For HW, please watch the Netflix film Synchronic and we will discuss male friendships. 

This week we discuss all things privacy, both romantic and not. As always we framed our discussion through the first episode of Made for Love, titled "User One."

When do you decide to walk away from a relationship? We discuss marital and relationship issues as seen through Blackish

Content Warning: This episode discusses issues of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and emotional abuse and suicide. This week Dallas and Jovany discuss overcoming trauma through the lens of the Tina Turner documentary.

Dallas and Jovany discuss Ramy's hypocrisy as he struggles to be a modern Muslim, as seen in episode 1 of the show: "Between The Toes." HW for next week: Watch the Tina Turner documentary, Tina, on HBO Max.

Dallas and Jovany discuss Simon's calling out the racism at work in Season 2, Episode 6 - "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" HW for next week: Watch the first episode of Ramy on Hulu in preparation for our discussion on Hypocrisy.

Dallas and Jovany explain how “Previously On,” episode 8 of WandaVision, perfectly illustrates the grieving process. Plus we’ve got our very first listener letter! Homework: Watch “Zoey’s Extraordinary Reckoning” - Season 2 Episode 6 of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist as next time we’ll discuss Racism In The Workplace

In their very first episode, Dallas and Jovany break down Issa's and Molly's broken friendships in Lowkey Movin' On (Season 4 Episode 5) in Insecure and take out some life lessons about friendship. Homework: Watch episode 8 of Wandavision (Previously On) to join us in our discussion on Grief next week.