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JJ, Ms. Semi and Mrs. Ashly are back to discuss Night 2 of Wrestlemania 41. But first, we begin with a dispatch from our fave Anwar Starwind. We close with some insight from ForeverYoung co-host, Miss V.Citations available upon request.

Ms. Semi, Mrs. Ashly and JJ discuss the lead up to Wrestlemania 41 and Night 1 of Mania. Also, Mo_Rease blesses us with a dispatch from the Hall of Fame ceremony. Citations available upon request.

Shout out to Kelis! Hello Friends,Ms. Semi, Mrs. Ashly and JJ are back to give some wrestling insights and discuss soaps. Find out who we hate, who gives us joy and who can go to glory. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we discuss all things Wrestlemania 41.Citations available upon request.

Part 2 is here and Ms. Semi, Madame Lazet, Ms. V, Mrs. Ashly and JJ are back on the road to Wrestlemania. Which matches are we looking forward to? What do we think of the feuds thus far? Who is missing from the card? And why does Braun Strowman and Logan Paul make us angry? Tune in to find out.Citations available upon request.

Isn't it fascinating when worlds converge? In this wrestling-focused episode, we recap 2024 then get on the road to Wrestlemania with the ladies from Grappling with Soaps - Ms. Semi and Mrs. Ashly, as well as the ladies from the ForeverYoungCast and Three Times a Lady Podcast - Ms. V and Madame Lazet. Part one centers on the ladies; stay tuned for our perspective on how the men are shaping up.Special thanks for Don Delarente from the CSPN Podcast network for the editorial assist.Citation available upon request.

Welcome back!Did Mo_Rease return to discuss other soap operas? If so, how long did it take before he decided to venture out with Cowboy Dani for greener pastures while Ms. Semi, Mrs. Ashly, and JJ discussed DAYS, GH, Bold and Beautiful, and Y & R? Tune in to find out!There are no cliffhangers in this episode, but here is a preview of the next episode of Grappling With Soaps: we are on the road to Wrestlemania with special guests, sound bites, and a retrospective on 2024 as a roadmap to how we will reach Wrestlemania 41. Stay tuned!

Hey Friends!Ms. Semi, Mrs. Ashly and JJ are joined by Watch With You podcast fave, Mo_Rease to discuss wrestling news in his patented "Mo Meltzer" segment, and then we move on to soaps and with first impressions of Beyond the Gates. Stay tuned for a soapy cliffhanger at the end, which will be answered on the next soap episode where we cover: DAYS, GH, Bold, and Y & R. Citations available upon request.

After a mega delay from the technological gremlins, we are back and ready to discuss wrestling. Mrs. Ashly leads the discussion on the programming up to the Royal Rumble, the Rumble PLE itself, and the programming immediately after. In addition, Ms. Semi comes through with the commentary on NXT and AEW. We will return soon to discuss the road to Wrestlemania and the premier of Beyond the Gates. Citations Available Upon Request.

Hello All!Happy Valentine's and Galentine's Day! We are back to discuss some wrestling news and update you on the happenings of the soaps. We do have one question, though: where is the love? Stay tuned for our wrestling portion of the show.Citations available upon request!

Aaaand we are back to discuss our thoughts on American soaps in the year of 2024. Later we discuss what Soap Digest reports on what to expect in 2024. Citations available upon request.

Ms. Semi, Mrs. Ashly, and JJ have returned from their holiday hiatus to recap The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and The Young and The Restless. Later, we will discuss our overall impressions of the 2024 soaps and look ahead to 2025. After recording this episode, we learned of the passing of GH soap legend Leslie Charleson. Rest in peace, Ms. Charleson. Furthermore, the wildfires in California continue to be a significant concern. If you would like to donate to support the survivors, please consider contributing to this fund promoted by Win With Black Women.

Greetings Earthling: M. Haynes, Rhayne, Madame Lazet, and JJ are back to discuss Blood at the Root in depth. Later we decide if BATR should be in conversation with the Legendborn cycle. Stay tuned for bonus content from Lady D! Citations available upon request.

Greetings Earthlings! Blood at the Root (BATR) argues that Black boys deserve magical stories, and we agree. Join M. Haynes, Rhayne, Madame Lazet, and Jupiterjulep24 as we discuss this book without spoilers! It is our intent to help you decide if you should add it to your TBR lists or rotate to a different position on your TBR list: we discuss the controversies, the highs and the lows of the story. Push play and stay tuned for part 2 where we give a deeper analysis with spoilers. Citations available upon request.

Christmas movie royalty Lady D and Queen Melmendi try to convince Lady H to watch this year's round of Holiday movies. Queen Melmendi gives us a good list of what is new and recommendations for what to watch. The ladies also name the shows they are watching this fall and what they are looking forward to seeing in 2025. Later, Queen Melmendi and Lady H talk about Love is Blind, MAFS and skeeting. We wish you a sensational holiday season, filled with whatever makes you the happiest. Citations available upon request. Movie Listings Cheat Sheet: Essence The Root Ebony

Hey Hey Hey Listeners! JJ, Ms. Semi and Mrs. Ashly cover the highlights of the graps and soaps (if soaps isnt your thing, skip forward 1 hour). We cover the fallout from Full Gear, Survivor Series and made prediction for NXT's Deadline. We are taking a brief holiday hiatus, but we will be back in January to recap the year in soaps, graps and more. If you have a highlight from wrestling or soap operas from 2024, please email us at watchwithyoupod@gmail.com. Until then, have a fantastic holiday season and we will see you in 2025. Citations available upon request.

In the words of Ms. Semi, "and we are back." Part 2 of our November chat focuses on NXT and AEW. Listen to prepare yourself for tonight's PLE-this is dropping on 12/07/24. Citations available upon request.

JJ and Ms. Semi join Mrs. Ashly as we cover what matters most leading up to Survivor Series. We cover soapy headlines (skip forward 30 minutes if need be) give predictions, veer off topic a little bit and overall bet on Black. Stay tuned for part 2 about NXT and AEW. Citations available upon request.

JJ watches the soaps so that you don't have to! Bless Mrs. Ashly and Ms. Semi for sitting through JJ's dramatic retellings of the death of Sam McCall, Carter's "Save-a-hoe" antics, Johnny taking, "I don't see color" to a whole other level and Lily in her boss era. Also stay tuned for headlines and a Beyond the gates special. Citations available upon request.

Greeting Earthlings: After the week you've had, we thought you might need a break. So, travel back to the summer and out of this world with Ms. Semi and Mo_Rease as they discuss The Missy Elliott tour. And remember, take care of yourselves and each other.

JJ, Ms. Semi, and Mrs. Ashly divide their super deluxe episode by presenting the headline segment today to conclude New York Comic Con—see if you can spot some of the easter eggs that inspired this episode's title. Stay tuned for Mrs. Ashly's analysis of Bad Blood, Raw, and Smackdown, and Ms. Semi's heel turn as we delve into NXT and AEW. And much later, JJ concludes the recording session with a recap of the soaps. Citation available upon request.

Sir Rease and Sir Rhayne, alongside Ladies D and H, bid a heartfelt adieu to Bridgerton season 3. The farewell was graced with appearances by Lady Semi, Lady Galloway, and the voice behind our podcast, Lord G. Tune in for their special cameos! Citations available upon request.

Dearest Gentle Reader, We invite you to return with us to Queen D's court for a discussion on Bridgerton's Penelope problem, Shondaland similarities, Cressida, among other topics. As we conclude, stay tuned for a sneak peek of what's in store in the in-depth analysis of season 3. Your thoughts are valuable to us! If you have something you would like to contribute to our season 3 discussion, please send your voice messages, tweets, and emails to watchwithyoupod@gmail.com. The Court: Lady A Lady H Lady K Madame Lazet Sir Rease Sir Rhayne

The last third of our episode is here: and we are getting soapy! But first: did Mrs. Ashly escape the Bold, yet Beautiful, heel turn of Ms. Semi and JJ and land into General Hospital? Tune in to find out! RIP to Drake Hogestyn! We will miss you all the Days of our lives. Citations are available upon request.

Ms. Semi leads JJ and Mrs. Ashly in a discussion about NXT, and then Ms. Semi and JJ take a lesson from Cowboy Adam Page and force Mrs. Ashly to sit through an AEW review as she listens in horror. Did Mrs. Ashly survive? Tune in to our soaps episode to find out. Citations available upon request.

Hey Grapple buddies! Ms. Semi, Mrs. Ashly and JJ discuss the headlines, Raw, Smackdown and the return to cinematic moments on this third of our latest episodes! Stay tuned for our additional episodes on NXT, AEW, and soaps- all recorded on the day Earth Wind and Fire made famous. Citations available upon request.

Ms. Semi guides Mrs. Ashly and JJ through the final segment of our No Mercy Bash episodes. This episode covers the go-home show for All Out and the All Out card. We conclude with the latest headlines from the worlds of soaps and wrestling.

After leaving you on a cliffhanger, Grappling With Soaps is back to discuss NXT. Ms. Semi presides over our discussion on No Mercy and the fall out. Citations available upon request.

In this bonus episode, JJ eulogizes the Smackdown on Fox era and Ms. Semi and Mrs. Ashly give commentary on the last episode of Smackdown on Fox. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring analysis on NXT, No Mercy and AEW. Citation available upon request.

JJ, Mrs. Ashly, and Ms. Semi engage in discussions about soaps, The Bash in Berlin, and the subsequent Raw. Despite recording during a storm, which caused some technical issues, the episode remains listenable. Look forward to our upcoming recap of No Mercy, NXT, and AEW. Citations available upon request.

Mrs. Ashly, accompanied by JJ and Ms. Semi, delves into a discussion about AEW's All Out.

Hey Listeners! Recorded on August 30, 2024, the hosts discuss recent developments in soap operas and share their predictions for WWE's Bash at Berlin and NXT's No Mercy events. Host: Mrs. Ashly Panelists: Ms. Semi and JJ Citation available upon request. * correction: WWE recognizes Ric Flair's record as 16-time world champion, which is tied by John Cena. Randy Orton is recognized for holding 14 world titles.

Mrs. Ashly, Ms. Semi, and JJ emerge to delve into the realm of soap operas. They explore the unexpected casting on The Bold and the Beautiful, glance through Genoa City, acknowledge Days of Our Lives, and visit General Hospital. Although recent weeks might have dampened spirits, the current developments show promise. Stay tuned to see if our forecasts hold true, and share your opinions on the soaps.. Citation available upon request.

Ms. Semi, Mrs. Ashly and JJ continue their talk About NXT and AEW. Citations available upon request.

Ding, ding, ding! Get ready for the latest edition of Grappling With Soaps with Mrs. Ashly and Ms. Semi! We'll discuss Summerslam, Raw, and our wishlist for the transition to Netflix. Don't miss our insights on AEW, Smackdown, NXT, and Soaps. Until next time, keep it bubbly! Citation available upon request.

Greetings Ebonauts! Superstar. Traveler. Bibliophile. Giver. Strategist. Badass. This episode features Jalisa Whitley from Booked Trips as part one of our "She's Outta This World" series. Lady D, Lady H and Jalisa channel Octavia Butler by envisioning the future, book their fantasy trips, talk about books and more.

Mrs. Ashly tolerates Miss Semi and JJ fawning over Cowboy Carter, extends congratulations to AEW for their 250th episode of Dynamite, talks about the BWA 50 Power Rankings, among other topics. Don't miss the closing promo! Citations available upon request

Mrs. Ashly hosts Ms. Semi and JJ as they extend their discussion from soap operas to wrestling. In the first segment of the wrestling talk, they delve into AEW's Forbidden Door, WWE's Money in the Bank, and Heatwave. They also explore topics such as the Wyatt Sick6, Rhea's comeback, the Bloodline, among others. Don't forget to stay tuned for the closing promo! Citations available upon request.

Ring the bell! It's time for the July edition of Grappling with Soaps with JJ, Ms. Semi, and hosted by Mrs. Ashly. In this episode we discuss what's been happening on General Hospital, Young and the Restless, Bold and the Beautiful and a little of Days of Our Lives. Were we happy with the summer sweeps thus far or did our bubble get burst? Stay tuned for more! Citations available upon request.

The Queen's court is still in session. This episode delves into the sex of season 3, part one. Find out who our queen names as the sparkler. The Court: Queen D Lady H(arlequin) Lord Rhayne Lady Fenty Dr. KP Lord Rease Lady Semi Lady Galloway Lady A

Dear Gentle Listeners, The moment has arrived to introduce to the Queen of our 'Watch With You' court, Lady D. Presented by the Queen's esteemed Harlequin, Lady H, are: Lady A Sir Rease Lord Rhayne Dr. KP Lady Galloway Lady Fenty Lady Semi Madame Lazet Anticipate spoilers and analysis on Season 3, part one. This marks the first segment of our court gathering—stay alert for the second part, where we will reveal a diamond. Citations are available upon request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

@QueenMelmendi joins Ladies D and H to discuss the 2023-24 TV season to date. We share key insights on some of the TV shows we've enjoyed: Will Trent The Irrational Found Bob Hearts Abishola The Equalizer Elsbeth Abbott Elementary Don't miss the spoiler chime! Major spoilers conclude around our intermission (1:07 mark). Additionally, we spotlight The Upshaws, The Cleaning Lady, The Bear, Pat Sajak's Final Spin, Lioness, as well as dating and reality shows. We delve into series that are concluding or have concluded, those that have been renewed, and what we're excited to watch this summer. What's on your summer watchlist? Citations available upon request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

We said we would be back after a short break, and we meant it! Ms. Semi continues her hosting duties with Mrs. Ashley and JJ as they discuss wrestling. We talk a bit about NXT's Battleground and the Wyatt 6 debut, which should happen tonight! As always, we want to hear from you! Please let us know your thoughts about wrestling and soaps. Citations available upon request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

Remember when Ms. Semi and Ms. Ashley joined Lady H to talk about General Hospital aka Black Hospital and Sprina? Well, we have an update! Ms. Semi hosts this latest round where we talk about the results of the Daytime Emmy Awards and the world of soaps. This is part one: part two on wrestling soon come. Citation information available upon request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

K Dot reminded Madame Lazet, Miss V and JJ how to hate (respectfully). In this Three Times A Lady podcast we talk about the WNBA, Diddy (before the Rolling Stone article dropped), the Olympics, BET Award nomination, the Kendrick vs Drake beef and an unedited impromptu discussion of The Idea of You-the book and the movie. We recorded this podcast directly after our ForeverYoung podcast, which is out now. Citations available upon request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

Last week marked the two year anniversary of the great walk out from Naomi and Sasha Banks. Madame Lazet, Miss V and JJ reunite to give our take on where those ladies landed, the Paul Levesque Era of wrestling, Swerve as champion, and more. Citation available upon request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

We going to Saturn! This is a lost episode about our lost love, Tom Swift. It ended far too soon on CW. Reminisce with us and track down this lost gem and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

Recorded right after the Ebonauts Book Club discussion on ⁠A Love Song for Ricki Wilde,⁠ Brittany (⁠books.bubbles⁠), ⁠Rhayne⁠, ⁠Mo⁠, ⁠Miss Semi⁠, Lady D and Lady H talk about their favorite Cowboy Carter tracks of the week and match them with a ⁠book recommendation⁠. Hat tip to the ⁠Wrasslecas⁠t: a podcast which features Mo, Miss Semi and sometimes Lady H aka JJ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

Part two of the Ebonauts discussion on A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. Brittany from books.bubbles podcast, Mo_Rease and Miss Semi from The Wrasslecast podcast and Rhayne from Carefree Black Nerd podcast join Ladies D and H--a time was had. Did you read along with us? What did you think of this book? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

The Ebonauts have landed! Semi and Mo_Rease from WrassleCast; Rhayne and Brittany from Books.Bubbles join Lady D and Lady H to discuss our winter 2024 book pick, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. We had lots to say, so stay tuned for part 2! If you read this book or listen to this episode and want to share your comments, please email a voice memo to watchwithyoupod@gmail.com. Citation is available upon request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

Rhayne and JJ finish their bingo cards with equally silly and serious predictions. Again, we recorded our predictions in January 2024-and some of them have come true. Have you made your bingo card? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message

You know how something wild happens and we say, "that wasn't on my bingo card!" Well, Lady H and Carefreeblerd decided to create a bingo card to test that theory. We recorded this episode in January, so some of the events that we predicted have come to pass: was Lady H correct about her Oscar prediction? Hear what we had to say about Beyonce and Rihanna: would you award us a marker for those predictions? Lady H also made a prediction for the NAACP Awards which airs on March 16, 2024. Will she be correct? Please let us know what you think about these predictions and feel free to share some of your own. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchwithyou/message