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Seasoned Sessions is a weekly discussion where two of Seasoned’s producers – Hanifah and Ada – chat about the Black news of the week. Brought to you by BuzzFeed UK, Seasoned is a channel dedicated to creating and sharing content that resonates with the Black British experience. From music and entertainment, to politics, Ada and Hanifah’s conversations delve into topics that are sometimes overlooked in media, and the Seasoned Sessions podcast will celebrate blackness in spaces where it's often uncredited.

Seasoned Sessions


    • May 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 236 EPISODES

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    The Seasoned Sessions podcast is an absolute delight to listen to. As a TikTok follower turned avid podcast listener, I was immediately drawn in by their smart and funny content. It feels like I'm right there with the hosts, engaged in lively conversations about various topics. From the moment I started binging their episodes, I knew I had stumbled upon something special.

    One of the best aspects of The Seasoned Sessions podcast is the perfect balance between intelligence and humor. The hosts have a knack for discussing relevant issues in a way that is both informative and entertaining. They don't shy away from diving into serious topics, but they always manage to keep the tone light-hearted, making it easy for listeners to connect with them on a deeper level. Their chemistry is undeniable, and it shines through in each episode.

    Another aspect that sets The Seasoned Sessions apart is their ability to make complex subjects accessible to all listeners. Whether they are dissecting current events or exploring different cultural phenomena, the hosts have a talent for breaking things down in an engaging and relatable manner. Even as someone who is unfamiliar with certain topics, I never felt lost or overwhelmed while listening to their discussions. Instead, I found myself being educated while also thoroughly entertained.

    If there were any downside to The Seasoned Sessions podcast, it would be that sometimes they delve too deeply into niche topics without providing enough context for those who may not be familiar with them. While this doesn't happen often, there were a few instances where I wished they had spent a bit more time setting the stage before delving into the heart of the conversation. However, this minor drawback does not detract from the overall quality of the show.

    In conclusion, The Seasoned Sessions podcast is a hidden gem that deserves recognition. With its smart and funny approach to tackling relevant issues, it has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts to tune into regularly. Whether you're an avid follower on TikTok or just discovering them for the first time, I highly recommend giving their podcast a listen. You won't be disappointed.



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    Latest episodes from Seasoned Sessions

    225. Will men ever be okay? & why has incest been normalised

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 52:05


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions. This week Alex has rejoined the podcast to talk about the current state of men, why London will not be a proper city in 10 years, and why incest has been normalised. Apologies for the technological problems but we'll have an update on that soon.

    224. “Forever”, Menopause & are you less Black if you don't have Black friends? ft Kristabel Plummer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 58:16


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions. This week on the podcast, we have Kristabel Plummer on to speak about her viral video of not making Black friends later in life, the doechii hate train going too far, and why we are not educated better on menopause as women?

    223. Rihanna, Doechii & Why Do We Assume Creatives Are Open Minded?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 55:43


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we spoke about this year's Met Gala, rudeness, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh.  Have a great week!

    222. Terrance Howard, Blue Ivy & what happened to dancing in the club?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 41:49


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we spoke about Terrence Howard's comments on why he wouldn't play Marvin Gaye, Eni Aluko quitting her presenter job after the her comments on Ian Wright, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. 

    221. Shannon Sharpe, Peter Andre & Why Are You Still Giving Harry Potter Your Coin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 68:43


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we spoke about Shannon Sharpe's sexual harassment allegations, the “Jafaican” movie, HBO's Harry Potter series, and more. @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    220. American Boy, Steven Universe & The Power Of The Tongue Ft Estelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 57:43


    Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions! This week have grammy winning British legend Estelle on as a guest! Tap in as we talk about the creation of the iconic song American Boy, her career as amazing voice artist on Steven Universe and what is next for her upcoming album.

    Atlanta, Speaking Life Into Black Artists & Dope Thief ft. Brian Tyree Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 26:19


    Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions. Hanifah has lost her voice, so she had to be replaced by the iconic Academy Award nominee, Brian Tyree Henry! Sit back as we discuss all things Atlanta, Brian's incredible journey, and his new Apple TV show, Dope Thief.

    218. Mr Milchick: severed or just Black? Ft. Tramell Tillman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 24:30


    Welcome to a very special episode of Seasoned ~Severance~ Sessions! This episode, we spoke to Tramell Tillman to discuss how he brought the icon that is Mr Milchick to life – from the dance moves to the Kier paintings, and everything in between. @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    217. Child Welfare, MAFS & Sir Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 37:41


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss; a couple sentenced to hundreds of years in prison after abusing their adoptive children, the upcoming Ronnie Spector biopic with Zendaya, and more – plus, we give Beyoncé's Sir Davis a taste test. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    216. Adolescence , Jonathan Majors, & It's Endometriosis Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 47:15


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss; the recent audio footage of Jonathan Majors (plus his marriage to Meagan Goode), new Netflix series Adolescence, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    215. Trans women ARE women

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 54:36


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss; Nataleebfitness' women-only gym, Anthony Mackie's comments about success, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    214. Self Hatred, Femininity & Black Customer Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 54:55


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss; Whitney from Love Island's comments on femininity,  hairdresser and customer service etiquette, Severance, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    213. Thanks to Becky Joo, Black women are the enemy...again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 57:54


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss; Twitch streamer Becky Joo, Severance, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    212. Adult Maintenance, Stormzy Disappointment & What Happened To Shame?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 50:19


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss; the ongoing, never-ending chore of laundry, Stormzy's Mcdonald's meal, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod,@adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    211. Kendrick Lamar, Ye & why are concerts so expensive?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 52:47


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime show, Ye's recent rant on X, our latest Severance theory (hello Severance Sessions), and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod,@adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    210. The Grammys, Pakistan & Never stop talking about Grenfell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 45:57


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss this year's Grammy's, the plans to demolish the remains of Grenfell tower, and more. Get in touch with us at@seasonedsessionspod,@adaenechi, and@its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    209. Severance, Pigeons, Keep it in the groupchat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 56:54


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss our theories on Apple TV's Severance, Idris Elba's take on the solution to knife crime, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    208. So White Supremacists Are Excused Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 52:07


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss Trump's inauguration, Elon Musk, Sex and The City, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    207. Meghan Markle Can't Win, Stop Hating On Jackie Aina & Birthday Dinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 35:36


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss the fires in California, Sheryl Lee Ralph living separate from her husband, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    206. The Traitors, California Fires & Modern Colonialism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 42:48


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss the fires in California, season three of The Traitors, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    205. Things to leave in 2024, Aaron Pierre & Empathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 51:24


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we discuss our ins and outs for 2025, Aaron Pierre getting accused of pandering to Black women, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    204. Black Men, Kinks & Merry Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 67:04


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we're joined by our friend Alex to discuss incense, Black British men's dating preferences, Christmas traditions, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    203. Blue Ivy, Sofia Richie "dance" & justice for Marcus Fakana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 39:18


    202. Gym Chronicles, Online Jokes & Hercules Recasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 51:04


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we had some drinks and discussed Marissa Bode addressing the jokes about Nessa-Rose in Wicked, and our dream cast for a live-action Hercules, and more.  Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    201. Turning 27, Self Worth and Existing With Intention featuring David Larbi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 72:57


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we were joined by the lovely @davidlarbi to talk about mental health, living a mindful life, his upcoming book ‘Frequently Happy,' and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    OUR 200TH EPISODE FEATURING CYNTHIA ERIVO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 19:52


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! To celebrate our 200th episode, we sat down with Cynthia Erivo for an emotional chat about Wicked. We discussed being vulnerable, the bond between the cast, believing in yourself, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

    199. Daily Mail, Sickle Cell and Allyship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 47:28


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the Daily Mail linking Harry and Meghan to the Archbishop of Canterbury abuse scandal, a man with sickle cell who died in police custody, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh and leave any questions for Honesty Hour on this form.

    198. Trump, Melissa's Wardrobe & Legacy Nudes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 60:47


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the US election, Melissa's Wardrobe's pregnancy story, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh and leave any questions for Honesty Hour on this form.

    Be the change you want to see Featuring Tobi Oredein

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 69:26


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this BHM special, we sit down with Tobi Oredein, founder of Black Ballad to discuss her career journey, navigating parenting, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week! 

    196. I'm not Black, I work in finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 40:41


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the Chris Kaba case, Quincy posting support of Diddy, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    195. Has society always been this violent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 55:01


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Yung Filly's rape charge, Spice Girl Mel B campaigning for hair diversity in emojis, the state of the world, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    BHM Special: Stop curating your life...Ft Kimberley Cumberbatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 63:45


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this BHM special, we sit down with Kimberly Cumberbatch, to talk about her podcast Out Of Office, her career journey, and growing up before social media too over everyone's lives, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week! 

    BHM Special: Why does the world look down on Black food? Ft Kiano Moju

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 79:27


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we're joined with the talented recipe developer and author Kiano Mojo, who draws on the rich flavours of her Kenyan and Nigerian heritage. We discuss getting creative with food, trying different cuisines, and try to get to the bottom of why Brits aren't experimental with new flavours. Follow Kiano at @kianomoju, and get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    194. Why are Black women everyones saviours?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 48:41


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Mr Prada, updates to the Diddy case, KSI not showering, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    193. Why is the UK allergic to change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 55:43


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Naomi Campbell getting banned from her charity trustee role, a Love is Blind contestant who turned down a job for her future husband, LOVE, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    192. The "Uppity African", Diddy and ShxtnGigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 57:10


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the comments James and Fuhad of Shxtsngigs made on Andrew Schulz's podcast, Diddy's sex trafficking charges, Tyla at the VMA's, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    191. Shannon Sharpe, Kendrick Lamar & Stop policing our language

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 57:49


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Shannon Sharpe's Instagram Live mishap, Diane Abbot reminiscing about dating Jeremy Corbyn, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    190. Why is femicide on the rise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 59:40


    189. Why are Black people seen as a risk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 45:26


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss the response to the Notting Hill Carnival, an update in the Breonna Taylor case, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week! 

    188. is carnival really for everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 60:57


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival, a woman who died after having a mummy makeover in Turkey, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week! 

    187. The UK is burning and we're barely holding on

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 62:12


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the recent race riots in the UK, Nelly getting arrested for drug possession, and more Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    186. It's defund the police everyday of the week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 53:24


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the killing of Sonya Massey, Kamala Harris, and more Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form.

    185. The internet is making it harder to gatekeep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 50:20


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss Amber Rose coming out to support Trump, Maya Jama and Stormzy's amicable breakup, gatekeeping, and more. Please leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in⁠ ⁠this form.⁠⁠ Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠. Have a great week! 

    185. The internet is making it harder to gatekeep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 50:20


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss Amber Rose coming out to support Trump, Maya Jama and Stormzy's amicable breakup, gatekeeping, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week! 

    184. Why does the world HATE women?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 57:18


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss the sexism that continues to overwhelm our society, New York's revolutionary implementation of the ~wheelie bin~ and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Have a great week! 

    183. Do men cheat to heal their inner child?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 54:46


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk all about the general election, the motivations behind cheating, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!

    182. What would happen if you gave Black people superpowers? Featuring Rapman and Tosin Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 31:35


    This week on Seasoned Sessions we're joined with the creator of the new Netflix series "Supacell" Rapman and the star of the show Tosin Cole. If you haven't watched the series and don't want any spoilers don't listen just yet but come back after episode 4!

    181. OBE, Nara Smith, Recreational Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 55:00


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss Michelle Charters, the director of the International Slavery Museum, recieving an OBE, Nara Smith's latest scandal, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Have a great week! 

    180. The Olympics, Euros and Fenty Hair featuring Pip from Goal Diggers Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 53:40


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we're joined by our lovely friend Pip, cohost of Goal Diggers podcast to discuss the Euros, the Olympics, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Have a great week! 

    179. Ray J, Therapy Language & Ice Cream Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 58:41


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the newborn baby abandoned in an East London park, Ray J's appearance on Club Shay Shay, and more.  Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh.  Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Have a great week! 

    178. When Are Black Women Supposed To Rest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 61:51


    Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about Diane Abbot, Trump being found guiity, the general election, and more.Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!

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