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In this week's Fraud Friday, Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell hear from Laci about Richard Scott Smith—a man who promised love but instead conned a group of Midwestern women out of over $1 million. Plus, a Los Angeles family is shocked to learn that someone posted their home on Airbnb to rent it. Stay Schemin'! (Originally Released 01/17/2022) CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciScottie Beam: @scottiebeamSylvia Obell: @sylviaobell Research By Kaelyn Brandt. SOURCES:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/style/taking-down-bad-men-is-her-job.htmlhttps://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a33821604/love-fraud-richard-scott-smith-true-story/https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a33915040/richard-scott-smith-love-fraud-now/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8644523/Richard-Scott-Smith.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-happened-to-carla-the-bounty-hunter-from-love-fraudhttps://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/11/30/exclusive-local-family-discovers-home-listed-on-airbnb-after-strangers-arrive-saying-they-rented-it/ Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/scam.
In this week's episode of Two Personal, Joy Taylor opens up about her anxiety regarding the current political climate and its impact on all of us. She expresses disappointment with the current political discourse, noting the shift from respectful dialogue to emotional reactions and lack of political decorum. Joy is joined by friend Sylvia Obell, who emphasizes the importance of self-care and the need for thorough research to combat misinformation in the media.They share personal experiences of how differing political beliefs can strain relationships and highlight the need for purpose and action in tough times. Later, in the "Never Too Personal" segment, Joy addresses a viewer's question about support for career goals within a relationship and the crucial role of communication in navigating these issues. Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! #TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #Election #Trump #Kamala #MentalHealth
Your story matters. Even the parts we don't love helped make us into the person we are today. Reflecting always shifts our perspective when we notice God was always there. Join Brenda and the amazingly talented journalist and media personality Sylvia Obell as they discuss her story, where her faith began and where it's leading her to. Support the Show.
Oh, you thought the conversation was over? Naa. Jump back in with the Guys & Sylvia Obell as Mouse asks the question: What's your line when you get caught up?! Tune in!!!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's episode, the Guys invite over a woman who doesn't really need an introduction, Miss Sylvia Obell (Scottie & Sylvia Show from Raedio) to talk about everything from about the current state of Journalism, to if she's currently in her Hot Girl Era. Tune in!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Goodreads scandals to relationship prompt Twitter, the internet has been rife with trends to get mad about. On today's episode, Candice Lim is joined by Vox's Alex Abad-Santos and journalist Sylvia Obell to audit everything they lived through online in 2023, discussing the good, the bad and the truly unhinged. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Goodreads scandals to relationship prompt Twitter, the internet has been rife with trends to get mad about. On today's episode, Candice Lim is joined by Vox's Alex Abad-Santos and journalist Sylvia Obell to audit everything they lived through online in 2023, discussing the good, the bad and the truly unhinged. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Goodreads scandals to relationship prompt Twitter, the internet has been rife with trends to get mad about. On today's episode, Candice Lim is joined by Vox's Alex Abad-Santos and journalist Sylvia Obell to audit everything they lived through online in 2023, discussing the good, the bad and the truly unhinged. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Goodreads scandals to relationship prompt Twitter, the internet has been rife with trends to get mad about. On today's episode, Candice Lim is joined by Vox's Alex Abad-Santos and journalist Sylvia Obell to audit everything they lived through online in 2023, discussing the good, the bad and the truly unhinged. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell talk about some ways that they free themselves from societal labels, and obligations while sharing tips on how they've been able to access doses of freedom in their own lives. They also share their unpopular cookout opinions and even bring out a prop to demonstrate why you need to respect the person that brings quality plates to the barbeque. Check out Raedio's Youtube page for the visuals: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRAEDIO (https://www.youtube.com/@TheRAEDIO) Connect with us: @TheRaedio @ScottieBeam @SylviaObell Text Scottie & Sylvia at: 310-356-9895
Beyoncé is coming. To properly prepare for the arrival of her 7th studio album Renaissance, Brittany is joined by entertainment journalist, hive member, and certified Bey enthusiast, Sylvia Obell, to rank the top songs from Queen Bey. Join us for RANKED!: The Beyonce Experience Edition!
What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, we got Scottie Beam & Sylvia Obell discussing Richard Scott Smith, a man promising love but really conning a group of mid western women out of over $1 million dollars. Plus, a Los Angeles family is shocked to learn that someone posted their home on Airbnb to rent it. Stay Schemin'! Research By Kaelyn Brandt. SOURCES:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/style/taking-down-bad-men-is-her-job.htmlhttps://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a33821604/love-fraud-richard-scott-smith-true-story/https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a33915040/richard-scott-smith-love-fraud-now/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8644523/Richard-Scott-Smith.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-happened-to-carla-the-bounty-hunter-from-love-fraudhttps://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/11/30/exclusive-local-family-discovers-home-listed-on-airbnb-after-strangers-arrive-saying-they-rented-it/
In today's special episode, we take a look back at some of our favorite 2021 documentaries, unscripted series, and more from Netflix. We are talking about a large variety of titles so come with your ears open; from “Cocaine Cowboys'' and “Britney vs Spears” all the way to "Tick, Tick... Boom!" and even "Selling Sunset." This is not your average, You Can't Make This Up episode.Today our host, Rebecca Lavoie speaks to some friends from some of your other favorite Netflix podcasts and asks them what titles they couldn't get enough of this year. We'll hear from Krista Smith from the podcast “Present Company" and Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell from the “Okay, Now Listen” podcast. But first, we're off to London for our favorite Netflix UK watchers, as we welcome Tolani Shoneye & Gena-Mour Barrett from the "10/10 (Would Recommend)" podcast.If you like “You Can't Make This Up,” please rate, and review this show (and of course share it with friends)! Thanks for listening & See you in 2022!And here are links to all of the shows mentioned in today's episode:Tolani Shoneye and Gena-mour BarrettNail Bomber: ManhuntCrack: Cocaine, Corruption & ConspiracyCocaine Cowboys: The Kings of MiamiBritney vs SpearsKrista SmithCrime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil HotelCheerFormula 1: Drive to SurviveLead Me HomeTick,Tick...BoomSylvia Obell and Scottie BeamSelling SunsetIn Our Mother's GardensLove is BlindHigh on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America
If you like Strong Black Legends, you'll love Okay, Now Listen, with Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. New episodes every other Thursday. From Netflix and Strong Black Lead.In this episode, Scottie & Sylvia revisit the amazing yet sometimes overlooked 1997 film, B.A.P.S., with Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid. Then they dive into a conversation about what makes a movie a Black classic or Blassic. Plus their “Officially Unofficial Rules of Blassics,” including some of their favorite Blassics of all time. And finally, they share a Blassic film they secretly still haven't seen.Subscribe to Okay, Now Listen and start listening today.
This week, we're popping back into your feeds to share an extra special episode from one of our favorite pop culture rewind podcasts: ''Okay Now Listen,' hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell! On this episode, Scottie and Sylvia share the excitement of their new series 'Get You A Me," their brand new series on Netflix's 'Still Watching Netflix' YouTube channel. Then, they dive into all the baby mama drama in the air starting with the latest episode of ‘Insecure' and ending with Summer Walker's new album ‘Still Over It.' After that, Scottie and Sylvia fan out over the greatness that is 'The Harder They Fall,' Netflix's new all-black Western film. Tune in for the thirst, the fashion, the violence, and some of their favorite scenes including the badass women-led fight scenes. Finally, they rate some of their favorite fighting scenes of all time where fierce women get to battle it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode of #TheFriendZone, we discuss whether or not upward mobility is an illusion. Can you really ever “make it” in a system not designed for you? In a system that rewards your ability to assimilate and comply. Playing the game. Selling out. Respectability politics. Survivor's Guilt. We share our perspectives and experiences. Black Business of the Week - https://talleyandtwine.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Marketplace's This Is Uncomfortable Podcast - Subscribe to This is Uncomfortable wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes out now. Tushy - Go to https://hellotushy.com/FRIENDZONE to get 10% OFF PLUS FREE SHIPPING. Quip - Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, go to https://www.getquip.com/FRIENDZONE to save $10 on a quip Smart Electric Toothbrush Sponsored Target Segment - Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure. Visit https://www.target.com/BLACKBEYONDMEASURE to learn more. Netflix's Okay Now Listen podcast - Okay, Now Listen is a podcast from Netflix and Strong Black Lead. Hosted by culture queens Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell, these best friends talk openly and honestly and about what's on their minds, what they're binging, and what's blowing up their timelines. New episodes drop every other Thursday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow @strongblacklead on social for updates. Ana Luisa Jewelry - Treat yourself or get a gift for your loved ones at https://www.analuisa.com/friendzone and use the code friendzone to get 10% off. Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!
Ira, Louis, and guest host Sylvia Obell discuss Chris Pratt as Garfield, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's alleged romance, the Real Housewives of Dubai, Days of Our Lives revisiting Marlena's possession storyline, classic Meryl Streep films, and the latest seasons of Succession, Insecure, and You. Plus, Gaby Hoffman joins to discuss her new Mike Mills film C'mon C'mon, Nancy Meyers films, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares a clip from Love & Marriage Huntsville to discuss the larger conversation of homophobia in the black community. Black Business of the Week - Tiffany Aliche’s “Get Good With Money” https://getgoodwithmoney.com Wellness Segment - Fran’s #ReadToSleep Challenge http://bit.ly/franRTS Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock CVB - If you’re big on Black culture, you’re big on Little Rock. Home to dozens of Black-owned businesses and restaurants and six sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, Little Rock is the perfect spot for your next vacation. Whether you’re big on food or fashion, history or heritage, you’re going to be big on Little Rock. Plan your visit today, at https://www.littlerock.com Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a month. Smile and switch to Cricket. Activation and other fees and restrictions apply. Terms subject to change. See store for details. Door Dash - For a limited time, our listeners can get 25% off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code FRIENDZONE. Netflix’s Okay Now Listen - Okay, Now Listen is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell, brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead. Join these best friends as they talk openly and honestly about what’s on their minds, what they're binging, and what’s blowing up their timelines. New episodes drop every other Thursday. Soul Cycle - https://www.MySoulCycleBike.com/FRIENDZONE, promo code FRIENDZONE to get a complementary pair of cycling shoes with the purchase of your SoulCycle at-home bike. Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Have a GREAT day!
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Compromise vs Sacrifice in love, family and business. Sean Garrette Skin joins us during the Wellness Segment to discuss preventing and healing Maskne. Black Business of the Week - Black and LGBTQ owned coffee shop in LA https://bloomandplumecoffee.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a month. Activation and other fees and restrictions apply. Terms subject to change. See store for details. Netflix’s Okay, Now Listen - Okay, Now Listen is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell, brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead. New episodes drop every other Thursday. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. And follow @strongblacklead on all the socials to stay up-to-date. Chime - Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Apply now at https://www.chime.com/FZ Ritual - Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit https://ritual.com/FRIENDZONE to start your Ritual today. American Express - Built To Last is a podcast by American Express that highlights the stories, history, and continued legacy of Black-owned small businesses that shape American culture. As Built to Last uncovers and celebrates past and present stories of Black entrepreneurship in America, we hope to encourage all of our listeners to support these businesses and also the Black-owned businesses in your community. Check out the debut season of Built To Last on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!
New Year, so we felt the need to close a chapter in our Bussy story! Therefore, we present the Season 3 Finale of Eat PrayContinue readingEpisode 323: Bussy Tales feat. Sylvia Obell
The Super Bowl produced so many memes. There has been *another* gender reveal party fatality. AND we’re talking about the era of Zendaya with Sylvia Obell. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
WE BACK, BABY! Get ready for an all-new season of Okay, Now Listen featuring Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell! Come for their hottest takes, stay for the conversations with your favorite celebrities. And, of course, we'll have more White people names that Scottie will completely mess up. The new season premieres Thursday, February 4th. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
Go Off, Sis is BACK with a special double header season 3 premiere – and this time, we set up our very own #Verzuz: HBCUs vs. PWIs.Our friends Sylvia and Scottie of Okay Now Listen podcast, joined us for a crossover roundtable to talk being beautifully Black at an HBCU, and why some of us barely made it out of our PWIs. AND then, Logan Browning stops by to talk on–and off–screen PWI life and creating new stories through the lens of Black disability. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Go Off, Sis is BACK with a special double header season 3 premiere – and this time, we set up our very own #Verzuz: HBCUs vs. PWIs.Our friends Sylvia and Scottie of Okay Now Listen podcast, joined us for a crossover roundtable to talk being beautifully Black at an HBCU, and why some of us barely made it out of our PWIs. AND then, Logan Browning stops by to talk on–and off–screen PWI life and creating new stories through the lens of Black disability. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Real Housewives of Potomac returned for Season 5 and we were joined by guest co-host Sylvia Obell to celebrate the momentous occasion. Candiace Dillard Bassett threw a one-year anniversary party with a very specific theme, while Gizelle Bryant introduced us to her new relationship with her ex-husband, Jamal, and Monique Samuels introduced us to her bird, T’Challa. On The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the Roman Inquisition continued - this time, with Denise Richards dropping a bomb that Brandi Glanville claimed to have had sex with another woman in the friend group. Plus, Sylvia and Erik broke down exactly why The Real Housewives of New York City vacation better than anyone else. And RHOP’s Ashley Darby calls in to share an update on Baby Dean and reveals how she and husband Michael are doing after last season’s rollercoaster, including where things stand between Michael and her mother today. Follow Sylvia Obell @SylviaObell and check out her podcast Okay, Now Listen. Get more Bravo: Monique Samuels’ Son Chase Had Everyone Talking After the RHOP Season 5 Premiere Below Deck Med’s Chef Kiko Lorran Opens Up About His Emotional Exit Andy Cohen Says the RHONY Season 12 Reunion Was “Unlike Anything We’ve Ever Done Before” You can tweet/tag/DM The Daily Dish on Twitter at @BravoTV using #BravoDailyDish and on Instagram at @BravoDailyDish. You can find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megsegura, Erik on Instagram and Twitter @erikjmac.On Facebook? Join The Daily Dish Facebook group!Binge all your favorite Bravo shows with the Bravo app!
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS" titled "Are We Hypocrites?" the conversation of protecting Black women continues with special attention to domestic abuse. From celebrity accusations to the family members' tragic losses, host Eboni K. Williams dissects the history of domestic abuse in the community with an overdue conversation about the tolerance in hip hop. Special guests include hip hop journalists Sylvia Obell and Lawrence Burney, Big Pun's son Chris Rivers, and Charlene Allen. Inspired by Sean “Diddy” Combs' successful “State Of Emergency: The State of Black America & Coronavirus” town hall, “REVOLT BLACK NEWS” is a platform that is designed to report news from the perspective of black people for black people.
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. We discuss the pros and cons of being social media entrepreneurs and general everyday users. As well as some new “data integrity” policies that may change the way we use the internet forever. Watch The Friend Zone Live on IGTV - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBRvuT5gwIU Black Business of the Week - https://www.theokraproject.com Wellness Segment - (All Natural) Creamy Squeeze Tube Deodorant https://lonedeodorant.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ben & Jerry’s - Check out the Ben & Jerry’s sunflower butter lineup, and the whole Non-Dairy family at https://www.benjerry.com Talkspace - I think all of us are dealing with stress right now, whether it’s the isolation, canceled summer plans or economic stress. We all have something on our minds, and it’s important to talk it out. Talking helps, plain and simple. Talkspace online therapy helps you do just that. Match with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home and get the support you need on your own schedule. Talk to your therapist 24/7 from your computer or phone and hear back daily. One month on Talkspace costs about the same amount as a single in-person therapy session. But with Talkspace you can send unlimited messages to your therapist and they’ll engage with you at least five days a week. Talkspace therapists have experience treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and much more. It’s secure and private using the latest encryption technology to store client info. Use promo code ZONE to get $100 off your first month and help support the show. That’s https://www.talkspace.com promo code ZONE. Okay, Now Listen - Support for The Friend Zone comes from Okay, Now Listen, a new podcast from Netflix and Strong Black Lead – hosted by real-life friends and culture Queens, Sylvia Obell and Scottie Beam. Each episode drops bi-weekly and is a dose of what’s on their minds, what they’re binging, and what’s been blowing up the timeline. These queens cover everything from seeing your ex be a better partner to someone else, to handling grief and trauma during quarantine. They also have the best Netflix recommendations – from Peaky Blinders, to All-American, this duo has you covered. And every once and a while you’ll get the chance to listen to some exclusive celebrity interviews. New episodes drop every other Thursday anywhere you can get podcasts, so what are you waiting for? Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pocketcasts or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And while you’re at it, follow @strongblacklead on social to stay up-to-date and find out more Honey - We all shop online. Feel free to share personal stories of how often you shop online and why you love it. And we've all seen that promo code field taunt us at checkout. But thanks to Honey, manually searching for coupon codes is a thing of the past. Honey is the FREE browser extension that finds promo codes for you and automatically applies them to your cart. Imagine you're shopping on one of your favorite sites. When you checkout, the Honey button drops down and all you have to do is click “Apply Coupons.” Wait a few seconds as Honey scans its database of all the working coupons for that site and watch the prices drop!Honey has found its over 17 million members over 2 billion dollars in savings. Honey supports over 30,000 stores online, including Walmart, DoorDash and Lulu Lemon. Get Honey for FREE at https://www.joinhoney.com/FRIENDZONE Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!
Milky poison toads, the return of the Mayan Calendar, and diving deep into the statues we should be erecting. After that, we have journalist Sylvia Obell on the pod to talk about the TV show Friends, dating during The 'Rona, and her new podcast "Okay, Now Listen." Bari couldn't watch TV this week, so Matt watched two shows instead: What We Do In the Shadows and I May Destroy You. Here are our resources for "Do Better White People" this week: Matt recommends "Ways You Can Support the Black LGBTQ+ Community" on The Cut. There are many organizations you can find through that article, but we're also highlighting The Okra Project, The LGBTQ+ Freedom Fund, and The Marsha P. Johnson Institute. You can also watch the 15 minute documentary film about Marsha P. Johnson called "Happy Birthday, Marsha!" on Prime here. Bari highlights Juneteenth and points to the Movement For Black Lives's mobilization taking place next weekend. You can find more information on their action items at https://sixnineteen.com or by texting DEFEND to 90975. You can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @mattbellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
Dear You, Sorry Brooke's mic is messed up, but the message is to important to skip this episode! Today we are highlighting Black podcast creators, with short summaries of their shows to enhance your podcast library. Thank you to Angeleaza Anderson for your incredible list. We are excited to learn, grow, and become better allies not just to the Black Lives Matter Movement, but to the Black community as a whole. Here is the list of Podcasters, Artists, and Fitness pages Angeleaza has recommended: Podcasts: · Another Round with Heben and Tracy (on hiatus) o Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton cover everything from race, gender and pop culture to squirrels, mangoes, and bad jokes, all in one boozy podcast. · Strong Black Lead o Strong Black Legends is a weekly show brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead that honors the best of black Hollywood. Every Tuesday, host Tracy Clayton sits down with the legends that paved the way for black representation both on and off screen. · Off-Book: The Black Theatre Podcast o Off Book is a fresh, new theatre podcast made with black theatre artists’ interests & issues in mind. Hosted by a theatre journalist, an actress, & a playwright, it’s proven to be an interesting journey. · Why Won’t You Date Me? o The podcast features Nicole Byer and a guest exploring why she is single, while discussing topics related to love, life, and sex. · Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata o Gayle & Oprah. Bonnie & Clyde. Nicole & Sasheer. Enter the pantheon of best friendship. When you’re forced to change your number, are sick of being single, or want to take a pole-dancing class, you’re going to need a best friend...and if you don’t, you can still have this podcast. · Brooklyn 99: The Podcast o Fourth episode called “Part 4: The Truth in Comedy” § Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Podcast’s host Marc Evan Jackson cops a squat with co-executive producer/writer Justin Noble, Terry Crews (Terry Jeffords), co-creator/executive producer Dan Goor, writer/executive producer Luke Del Tredici, editor Cortney Carrillo and director of photography Rick Page. They talk about the fourth season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the show’s unique ability to earnestly take on social issues while keeping things comedic. They also discuss a key episode from Season 4, entitled “Moo Moo,” where Terry (Terry Crews) encounters racial profiling by a fellow cop. Terry Crews shares some personal stories about his own experience being racially targeted, which informed his performance in the episode. · Black Men Can’t Jump In Hollywood o A comedic podcast that reviews films with leading actors of color and analyzes them in the context of race and Hollywood's diversity issues. · Okay, Now Listen o Okay, Now Listen is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. They share what's on their minds, what they're binging and what's blowing up their timelines. Brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead. · The Read o Join bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture's most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude, no star is safe from Fury and Crissle unless their name is Beyoncé. (Or Blue Ivy.) · NPR’s Code Switch o What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that...
This episode is dedicated to Alyce Gullattee, 91, was a pioneering psychiatrist, civil rights activist and Howard University professor known for her compassionate touch with people battling substance abuse. During the height of Washington’s crack epidemic, she treated addicts, AIDS patients and sex workers like they were family, and once survived a mugging by offering to help her would-be attacker seek psychiatric treatment. One of the country’s leading experts on addiction, she served on several White House committees and helped train generations of African American physicians. Tonight Episode: GEORGE FLOYD AHMAD AUBURY TRUMP And more! Tonights' guest, is an entertainment journalist whose relatable and entertaining approach to news has made her a valued rising voice in culture. She is the host of Hella Opinions, Sylvia Obell ~~~ Credits: Host: Mouse Jones Writers: Desi Johnson -Instagram | Twitter JustLatasha(Latasha Mercer) - Instagram | Twitter Editor/Producer: Rell - Instagram | Twitter Creative design: Chey Millz - Instagram | Twitter Lavanwright- Instagram | Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-nightly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-nightly/support
Today on Episode 45 of Quarantine Radio, we make calls from our Upper West Side apartment to check in on hall of fame producer/writer/performer Larry Wilmore to talk about what The Office means to multiple generations, what roles he's recognized for in public, what he saw in then-novice TV writer Cord Jefferson when he hired him at The Nightly Show, how Hollywood productions might move forward over the next 18 months, how he got his start working for radio disc jockey Rick Dees, who his least favorite person in the Trump administration is, and much more! We call out to Brooklyn to catch up with our friend and co-host of Netflix + Strong Black Lead's Okay Now Listen podcast Sylvia Obell; we discuss how her new collaboration with Netflix came to be, her first thoughts when she saw herself as a cartoon, the most frustrating thing about her upstairs neighbor, how her sister's college graduation speaker will be Barack Obama, how she's planning to celebrate her mom on Mother's Day this weekend, and much more! And finally, we dial out to the West Coast and get comedian KevOnStage on the line to break down how he's staying in contact with his fanbase these days, finding hope in his health, his family, and a fan who happens to be a therapist, never resting on his successes when it comes to his career, why Teddy Riley started following Kev on Instagram, how we as a world will move from horses to cars, and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Strong Black Lead has a new podcast! It’s called “Okay, Now Listen” and is hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. For more fun and black ass shenanigans, subscribe *today* to “Okay, Now Listen” wherever you get your podcasts!
Okay, Now Listen is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. They share what’s on their minds, what they're binging and what’s blowing up their timelines. Brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead. Coming to wherever you get your podcasts on April 30th!
On the first episode of Love In Translation, ILY founder Erika Ramirez talks with Kenyan American journalist / BuzzFeed’s “Hella Opinions” host and her mother Elizabeth Okwirry (“Mama Liz”). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The cast and creator of Netflix's Dear White People, including Justin Simien, Logan Browning, Antoinette Robertson and Ashley Blaine Featherson, discuss the new season of the hit series with BuzzFeed's Sylvia Obell. The conversation was recorded on July 29, 2019 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Journalist, commentator, and host of BuzzFeed's Hella Opinions, Sylvia Obell stopped by the office to put some points on the board. You've probably seen her byline online or in print, but Sylvia's rise in the new media space wasn't overnight. The New Jersey native reflects on the stages of her career that have shaped her editorial voice and ability to secure written opportunities. Highlights include: Obell's time at North Carolina A&T Learning her craft as a writer/reporter in Kentucky Fly Eagles Fly How she broke the internet/black twitter with her Black Chyna / Kardashian profile How to maintain authenticity on social media, on camera, and in the written world The responsibility of hosting Hella Opinions Her latest byline, Lizzo interview for Essence Magazine. The Greatest HBCU homecoming of all time And more. Rate. Comment. Subscribe. Share. Check out more from the League at: www.TheShadowLeague.com twitter.com/ShadowLeague www.facebook.com/TheShadowLeague.TSL www.instagram.com/theshadowleague
Good for the Blacks returns! This week, we take a fresh look at the latest Kardashian feud with Jordyn Woods, a trusted family friend accused of fooling around with Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian’s boyfriend. The Kardashians tried to destroy Jordyn’s reputation, but Jordyn had a secret weapon in Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Will anyone come out on top? BuzzFeed News entertainment reporter Sylvia Obell joins Brittany and Eric to determine if this feud is Good for the Blacks.
The productivity of stan outrage, what counts as accurate representation, and fake news you can use.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Alison Willmore and Sylvia Obell talk it out.Since this is a group chat, we want to hear from you!How do you decide what counts as accurate representation? Text JoJo the word “group chat” at 929-236-9577 to share.Other JoJo prompts in this episode: INSECURE | INVID | WHOMST | TRANSCRIPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Be honest; have you ever been at a party and someone asks 'What do you do for fun?' and been completely stumped? You're not alone. According to research, women find it especially hard to get lost in hobbies or leisure time where the sole purpose is fun — not for the kids, not tied to some obligation — but pure, selfish fun. We've noticed the same thing about ourselves so we decided to talk about it. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Do you have hobbies or is leisure time a foreign concept in your life? We're also All A Twitter about A Wrinkle In Time and its box office success. But we're not so pleased about the peeps who are trying to pit Black Panther and A Wrinkle In Time against one another. This article by Sylvia Obell sums up our thoughts on that disheartening business. Plus, we're sounding off our airhorn salute for the young star of A Wrinkle In Time, Storm Reid. Have a listen!
Known for giving Rihanna her signature bob and pixie, celebrity hair stylist and salon owner Ursula Stephen dropped by Yes, Girl and gave us a peek into her fab life during New York’s Fashion Week. Plus Buzzfeed’s entertainment reporter Sylvia Obell helps us pop a bottle as we recap Insecure’s season two finale.
Tracy and guest host Sylvia Obell count down their favorite Martin episodes, then talk to Tichina Arnold (Survivor's Remorse, Everybody Hates Chris) about black motherhood, cops, self-care, and the Martin reunion that almost happened. Follow Tichina at @TichinaArnold. Follow Sylvia at @SylviaObell. See Tracy live in Philly at BuzzFeed Audio's Historical Event on July 25th! Tickets and info at historicalevent.splashthat.com! Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. For videos of all the best stuffed animal attacks from Martin, subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sylvia Obell wrote an incredible story for BuzzFeed called 'How Blac Chyna Beat The Kardashians At Their Own Game.' She joins us to talk about these Shakespearean turns in the Kardashian Petty Olympics, and why we need black women to write about pop culture. Plus: Nichole Perkins is back to dole out more sex advice! Follow Sylvia at @sylviaobell. Follow Nichole at @tnwhiskeywoman.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I talk to BuzzFeed's pop culture writer Sylvia Obell about her career so far in journalism, her upbringing, and her recent, explosive piece on Blac Chyna. 'How Blac Chyna Beat the Kardashians at Their Own Game' — by @SylviaObell: http://bzfd.it/25wWcaf Things we like: - Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book' - A new appreciation for Rihanna's ANTI Footnotes: http://theseam.co/aiatla-podcast-sylvia-obell-buzzfeed/ Sylvia is on Twitter @SylviaObell