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Featuring Comedian Shonda Nicole and Media Advisor Amari Allah the (roughly) bi-weekly podcast focuses on the latest movies, shows, and what's on the mind of its hosts.

Shonda Nicole and Amari Allah


    • Jun 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 45m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Episode 27: The Last Clip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 23:11


    While "Getting Ignorant With It" is on indefinite hiatus, here is one last episode/clip. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 26: Meet The Problem At The Door (Part 2 - I'm Tired of People)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 52:45


    Friends, children, and dogs, lend me your ears! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 26: Meet The Problem At The Door (Part 1 - Case of the Dark Cloud)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 91:19


    What was the wedding of Amari's brother like? How are Shonda's kids? Are they finally off punishment? Learn about all that and more in the first part of the two-part episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 26: Meet The Problem At The Door (Promo - Parenting Is What You Make Of It)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 4:14


    As we come upon the delayed release of Episode 26, here is a clip. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 23: We Live Different (Bonus - It's A Lot Of My Business)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 22:23


    In this originally cut piece of content, Shonda talks about sharing an island with AJ on Animal Crossing, helping her children build credit, and AJ having an accident. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 25: If I'm The Only Person Who Knows, Then I Don't Know Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 124:13


    Alongside talking about the Wendy Williams Movie, Malcolm and Marie, and more, the duo talks about Amari doing blindfold speed dating and Shonda about AJ walking in on her watching the ending of Promising Young Woman - amongst other things. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 24: Doing The Most To Get The Least

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 161:31


    This episode covers the season finale and part 1 of the Ready To Love reunion, as well as Bling Empire, Call Me Kat, and some commentary on the show Girlfriends. We also express our thoughts on Amazon's One Night In Miami, which Shonda has strong feelings about, and Nate Parker's American skin.Oh, and someone tried to extort Amari. So, 2020 was a catfish and now an extortionist - welcome to dating online and through apps. Check out more from Shonda Nicole at ShondaNicole.com as well as ShondaNicole1 on Twitter, IG, and Facebook.You can find Amari at Wherever-I-Look.com, as well as search for Wherever I Look on most major platforms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 23: We Live Different

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 152:08


    In episode 23, we Netflix's latest show "Bridgerton," and cover OWN's newest reality show, "Belles of Jackson," alongside "Ready To Love." Also, we go into the film "Soul" and talk more about the Clubhouse experience, as Shonda deals with the highs and lows of her kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 22 (Part 3): If You Don't Have Conditions, You Don't Have Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 70:42


    In the 2020 season finale, it is a time of reflection over what's next in life. Not in the form of New Year's Resolutions, but more so where we are now and what's keeping us from getting to be where we want. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 22 (Part 2): Addressing The Elephant In The Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 33:01


    In part 2 of 3, Shonda sheds some thug tears over seeing and reconciling with old friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 22 (Part 1): Not A Project But A Restoration

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 109:56


    In the first of a three-part year-end finale, it was nearly 4 hours when done, Shona and Amari talk Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Amari's latest dating conundrum, and just moving with intention.Part 2 will be released 12/29 and Part 3 on 12/31 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 21: It's Very Easy To Break The Mirror Compared To Looking At It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 95:10


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    Episode 20: You Can Find Me On OnlyFans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 85:25


    After taking a few months off, Amari and Shonda are back and alongside talking about what has happened in TV and pop culture, they speak upon boundaries, capacities as people, therapy and so much more. -To watch the film mentioned at the end of the episode, "Thirsty" click the link below.https://vimeo.com/453097600-*Excuse the audio, it has been a while.-Website: canwegetignorant.com/E-Mail: GettingIgnorantWithIt@wherever-i-look.com-Follow Shonda NicoleWebsite: www.shondanicole.com/Twitter: twitter.com/shondanicole1Instagram: www.instagram.com/shondanicole1/Facebook: www.facebook.com/Shonda.Nicole1-Follow Amari AllahWebsite: wherever-i-look.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/wherever.i.look/Twitter: twitter.com/Wherever_I_LookFacebook: www.facebook.com/WhereverILook/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 19: Not Content But Excited

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 150:35


    After a bit of a break to experience and deal with life, Shonda and Amari are back and after catching up, there are conversations about weed etiquette, Shonda's new house, and what they've been watching. Website: canwegetignorant.com/ E-Mail: GettingIgnorantWithIt@wherever-i-look.com Follow Shonda Nicole Website: www.shondanicole.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/shondanicole1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/shondanicole1/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/Shonda.Nicole1 Follow Amari Allah Website: wherever-i-look.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/wherever.i.look/ Twitter: twitter.com/Wherever_I_Look Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhereverILook/

    Episode 18: I Just Want to be Mentally There Before I Physically Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 182:19


    In the latest episode, we venture into other people's business by giving our opinion on Jada Pinkett-Smith and her entanglements, speak on the latest episode of The Chi, and give a season review for "I May Destroy You." Alongside that, Shonda talks about a big move coming in her life, and Amari might be visiting family! Website: https://canwegetignorant.com/ E-Mail: GettingIgnorantWithIt@wherever-i-look.com Follow Shonda Nicole Website: https://www.shondanicole.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shondanicole1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shondanicole1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shonda.Nicole1 Follow Amari Allah Website: https://wherever-i-look.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherever.i.look/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wherever_I_Look Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhereverILook/

    Episode 17: Then God Snatched Their Hairline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 106:10


    We jump right into the Insecure's season finale, and venture off into Eric Andre's "Legalize Everything" and talk about Shonda's other podcast "F*ck It I'm A Mom." Which triggers conversations about family, fatherhood, and touching upon the Netflix documentary "Disclosure." E-Mail: GettingIgnorantWithIt@wherever-i-look.com Getting Ignorant With It Website: https://canwegetignorant.com/ Follow Shonda Nicole Website: https://www.shondanicole.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shondanicole1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shondanicole1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shonda.Nicole1 Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/fckitimamompod Follow Amari Allah Website: https://wherever-i-look.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherever.i.look/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wherever_I_Look Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhereverILook/

    Episode 16: Light Skinned Tendencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 93:47


    In this episode, we talk about Justice Smith and Nicholas Ashe coming out, the new series by Michaela Coel, "I May Destroy You," Insecure, Yvonne Orji's "Momma, I Made It!" Dave Chappelle's latest special, "The High Note," starring Tracee Ellis Ross, "Body Cam" starring Mary J. Blige, and Shonda talks about how her son, in trying to be cool, may act quiet, sometimes, but he shows who raises him when called for it. Bad Good Clothing Website: https://badgoodclothing17.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/badgoodclothing17/?hl=en Getting Ignorant With It Website: https://canwegetignorant.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhSliZdWpAxVVLDZaqRnsw Follow Shonda Nicole Website: https://www.shondanicole.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shondanicole1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shondanicole1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shonda.Nicole1 F*ck It I'm A Mom Pod: https://soundcloud.com/user-829551219-664195587 Follow Amari Allah Website: https://wherever-i-look.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherever.i.look/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wherever_I_Look Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhereverILook/

    Episode 15: Who Ordered The Catfish?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 92:32


    Shonda makes an announcement about something that she has been working on for years, Amari goes over being cat fished, and Issa Rae is rained with love over the latest episodes of Insecure and The Lovebirds. Getting Ignorant With It Website: https://canwegetignorant.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhSliZdWpAxVVLDZaqRnsw Follow Shonda Nicole Website: https://www.shondanicole.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shondanicole1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shondanicole1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shonda.Nicole1 Follow Amari Allah Website: https://wherever-i-look.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherever.i.look/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wherever_I_Look Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhereverILook/

    Episode 14: I'm Not Sorry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 138:22


    While the coronavirus keeps us separate, our opinions of Molly from Insecure might be what really is keeping us apart. Though, with a story about a disgruntled Susan, bonding over "Scoob!" and our usual discussions that go way off track, we get on the same page - eventually.

    Episode 13: If You Going To Throw A Joke, You Better Be Ready To Catch One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 87:45


    As the Coronavirus rages on and lockdown still holds, Shonda is getting antsy, AJ is coming for Amari, and all that can keep people calm is their usual dose of entertainment and conversation. This episode covers the latest episodes of Insecure, the premiere of Betty, and we also talk about the Netflix films Dangerous Lies and The Half Of It. As for our "Getting In-Depth With It" topic? Well, it is topics this episode with us focusing on self-deprecation vs. being honest with yourself, wanting to have kids, and then homeschooling.

    Episode 12: The Way My Petty Is Setup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 119:26


    Still in quarantine, increasingly becoming agitated, but what makes for a better reason to check out some classics, like "Paid in Full," talk about Kenya Barris' "#BlackAF," "Insecure" and catch up? Also, apparently Amari must have lost his melanin since he has become Shonda's "white friend."

    Episode 11: Been To Any Good Quarantine Parties?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 127:32


    Coming at you remotely, another episode which goes into how our hosts are handling being quarantined during the 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, their take on the court of public opinion (and Cancel Culture) as well as the latest in TV and movies.

    Episode 10: Coronavirus Hoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 123:03


    As we dive into shows like "Love Is Blind," "Cherish The Day," and talk about movies such as "I Still Believe," it is only right for this episode's "Getting In Depth With It" topic to deal with dating. Which, with him using the apps, led to Amari encountering a sex worker. But, outside of that, we also talk about things going on within New Jersey, a separation between your work life and personal life, and Shonda gives you a few stories to help you understand more where she is coming from. Such as what led to the birth of "Pause" and reasons she isn't necessarily seeking out a new 9 to 5.

    Episode 9: Catch Me While You Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 196:41


    Alongside recapping some of your favorite shows, like "The Good Doctor" and talking about the latest to premiere, like OWN's "Cherish The Day" and ABC's "For Life," Shonda talks about her first time getting on stage and doing stand up! Which you can see a clip of, at her website: ShondaNicole.com Also, we talk about "The Photograph," "Parasite," "To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You," and we catch up, as usual.

    Episode 8: You Got Me Feeling Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 178:18


    With it being a while since we talked, we have to catch up on more than the usual things. Such as feelings on the coronavirus and a recent therapy session. However, from there we talk about The Good Doctor, movies like Troop Zero, Jezebel, and of course Bad Boys For Life and Tyler Perry's A Fall From Grace. But then, in "Getting In-Depth With It," things get deep as we talk about self-love. Which is the bulk of the episode, so we hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!

    Episode 7: Hey Big Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 109:22


    Back from the holidays, Shonda and Amari are back at it and are talking about Netflix's The Circle, You: Season 2 and Messiah. Also, AJ makes an appearance and Amari shows he needs to work on relating and breaking things down for children. Alongside that, we have our usual "Getting In Depth With It" segments ranging from respectability politics, changes we're focusing on in this new year, new decade, and just being thankful for you kind folks.

    Episode 6: Surviving The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 89:45


    In our psuedo-holiday episode, we talk about the mess which is Ready To Love, celebrate the wig being lost on Family Reunion, the short Hair Love and Shonda hair journey, how Shonda deals with Christmas and so much more - including the illustrious AJ joining us for a segment.

    Episode 5: The Episode From The Ghetto

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 71:56


    In this episode, Shonda and Amari talk about their takes on The Good Doctor, Ready To Love, Queen & Slim, and 21 Bridges. With, of course, going off-topic and talking about correct terms when addressing Trans people, among other things. Also, "Getting In-Depth With It" becomes an official segment with this episode's topic being friendship and the hosts retracing how their friendship came to be.

    Episode 4: Getting In Depth With It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 114:41


    Shonda Nicole and Amari Allah are back at it and alongside talking about their favorite show and movies, Shonda drops some gems in the form of her parenting techniques.

    Episode 3: I Just Got Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 136:11


    For the first time, we go into our mutual love of The Good Doctor, and Shonda talks about formerly working for a family with someone who has autism. Also, we speak on David Makes Man season 1, Greenleaf, Ready To Love and Dolemite Is My Name!

    Episode 2: Don't Judge Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 85:56


    In this episode, we talk about the films Joker and Abominable, the OWN network's David Makes Man, Greenleaf, and Ready To Love, Netflix's Rhythm + Flow, alongside the Netflix comedy specials Nikki Glaser: Bangin', Mo Gilligan: Momentum, and Deon Cole: Cole Hearted.

    Episode 1: I'm Just Saying.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 137:13


    On the premiere episode of "Getting Ignorant With It," we talk about the films Don't Let Go, Hustlers, Black and Blue and the original First Wives Club, alongside the programs Greenleaf, David Makes Man, Queen Sugar, as well as BET+'s new series Bigger and First Wives Club.

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