Hello and welcome to a special episode of Seasoned Sessions, where we’re joined by the guys from Don’t Alert The Stans podcast. It’s the holiday season, so this week we’re taking a break from the news, and chatting about our favourite Christmas traditions, Beyoncé and the beyhive, the songs that got us through 2020, and more! We hope you've had a lovely Christmas, and we'll be back in the new year!
Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the backlash that Lizzo’s facing after going on her 10-day cleanse, FKA Twigs opening up about the abuse she faced during her relationship with Shia LaBeouf, and we try to predict just what might happen on December 21st. Get in touch with us at seasonedssssions@buzzfeed.com , @adaenechi, or @its_hanifahh. Have a lovely Christmas!
This week we’re joined by guest host Ikran, and we’ll be discussing Olivia Jade’s Red Table Talk, Cardi B getting heat for asking fans if she should buy a verrry expensive bag, and we try to work out what is going on with Chet Hanks and his fake “Jamaican accent.” Get in touch with us at seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com , or find us @its_hanifahh and @ikran. Have a great week!
Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions! We're back in the studio this week, and we’re talking about the new coronavirus vaccine that’s right around the corner, Laverne Cox being subject to a transphobic attack in an LA park, we try to work out what Drake’s scented candle could smell like, and more. Get in touch with us at seasonedssssions@buzzfeed.com , @its_hanifahh, and @adaenechi. Have a lovely week!
Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions! This week, we’ll be talking about Meghan Markle opening up about suffering a miscarriage this July, all the drama surrounding the 2021 Grammy nominations, Michael B. Jordan starting an OnlyFans account for reasons we can’t quite understand, and more.
Welcome back to another lockdown episode of Seasoned Sessions. This week, we discuss the certain demographic that are upset about Sainsbury’s including a black family in their Christmas advert, Naomi Campbell stirring up old drama between her and Tyra Banks, Billboard crowning Cardi B Woman of the Year, and we also speculate what’s next for 2020 – are things on the up? Get in touch with us at seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com , have a lovely week!...
In this week’s lockdown ep, we’ll be breaking down the aftermath of the US election, discussing the tropical storms that have hit Jamaica and the Caribbean, as well as updates in the Stephen Lawrence case. We’ll also be revealing the ridiculous things we’ve done when we were heartbroken. Want to get in touch? Find us on @adaenechi and @its_hanifahh, and have a great week!
Hello and welcome back! This week, we discuss the biggest news of the week: the US election. We also talk about what we’re doing to help us get through the UK’s second lockdown, Jodie Turner-Smith being cast as Anne Boleyn, and we try to figure out what Britain’s best export is (it's beans on toast, fyi). If you want to get in touch send us a message on seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com
Hello and welcome back! This week, we’re joined by our fave stand in Pip as Hanifah is under the weather. Ada and Pip chat about the Birkin bag debate, Lizzo clapping back at those who refuse to mind their business and Drake ruining mac and cheese with raisins. If you want to reach out you can contact us at seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com
We back! This week, we’re joined by presenter Yinka Bokinni, who will be telling us about her brand new documentary – Damilola: The Boy Next Door. The three of us will also be talking about the ongoing #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, how Rashford has encouraged the nation to fight against child food poverty, and what we’d do to survive a zombie apocalypse. If you want to get in touch, find us @adaenechi and @its_hanifah or email us at seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com and you'll be able to watch Damil...
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week Ada (@adaenechi) will be joined with guest host Pip (@phillyconcarne) as they talk about the calls for the BAME community to sign up for vaccine trials, Meghan Markle talking about being the most trolled person in the world and lot more. If you want to chime in on the discussion reach out to us at seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com - have a nice week!
This week, we talk about a Texas police officer being charge with murder, Puregym apologising for their mess of a workout challenge, Rihanna apologising for using a disrespectful song in her fashion show, and more. Plus, we're joined by the guys from Pass The Meerkat! If you want to weigh in on the discussion email us at seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com or reach out to Ada (@adaenechi) and Hanifah (@its_hanifahh)
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week; we discuss the Royal Mail’s contribution to Black History Month – painting four post boxes black. We also share our dream cast for the new Peter Pan film that’s set to star Yara Shahidi. And we break down why Lizzo is calling out the body positivity movement. We’re also joined by Mary Adeturinmo – @professionalpatient_ – an NHS BAME & Sickle Cell Ambassador, who shares what life with the disease is like. If you want to weigh in on the discussion,...
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week; we discuss the fact that, despite an officer being charged for firing into a neighbouring apartment, no one has been charged for the killing of Breonna Taylor. We talk about why brands need to do more than just acknowledge their racist pasts. And we ask why someone would make up such NSFW rumours about Odell Beckham Jr. Plus, we celebrate all the Black excellence featured in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, and more. If you want to weigh ...
Ada and Hanifah discuss the Breonna Taylor lawsuit, ITV responding to the complaints about Diversity’s dance on Britain’s Got Talent, Cardi B and Offset splitting, and more.
We’ll be talking about a 12 year old black boy being suspended from school because of a toy, Naomi Osaka using her platform to support black lives matter and much more
We break down John Boyega’s Star Wars experience, Mariah Carey addressing *that* Ellen interview, Chadwick Boseman’s co-star opening up about him, and more.
We discuss the protests in Kenosha, NBC News mixing up Usain Bolt with Kevin Hart, Taylor Swift donating over £20k to a student’s university fund, and more.
We’re talking about Russell Brand mansplaining the “WAP” video, The Office’s Leslie David Baker opening up about the hateful DMs he receives, and we're also joined by the very talented Tom Moutchi, who stars in BBC3’s hilarious sketch show Famalam.
Stephen Lawrence’s murder investigation has been close, leaving his remaining killers at large, MP Dawn Butler was stopped and search, The WAP video that's causing a stir, and more. And we're also joined by Wumni Mosaku, the star of the brand new HBO show Lovecraft Country, which is out on the August 17th
Zoe Saldana has apologised for playing Nina Simone, a family in Colorado were held at gunpoint by the police, and the BBC have said the N-word again.
An NHS worker has been left with awful injuries after a violent attack, Wiley’s been banished from social media, and the Emmy nominations this year are record breaking!
This week, we’ll be talking about a teenage protester who was assaulted by the police, the aftermath of Megan Thee Stallions shooting, Jeff Bezos breaking billionaire records, and more...
This week, we’ll be talking the tragic deaths of Nicole Thea and Naya Rivera, Edward Enninful getting racially profiled while a Vogue, Fenty beauty branching out into skincare, and more. We’ll also be talking to the woman who was behind getting that dress to Kylie – Iman Leila, who represents Loudbrand Studios.
Kanye saying that he’s running for president, the woman who called the police on a black bird watcher facing charges, Halle Berry apologising for saying she wanted to play a trans character, and more.
This week, we’ll be discussing Jada Pinkett and Jaden Smith calling out Shane Dawson for sexualising Willow when she was 11-years-old, Anthony Mackie criticising Marvel for their lack of diversity behind the scenes, the fact that lots of TV shows are editing out episodes that include blackface, and more.
Every Saturday, the voices behind Seasoned will be here to bring you all the black news you may have missed. From pop culture to politics, each week, Ada and Hanifah will be giving you their take on everything that’s been happening. Brought to you by BuzzFeed UK, make sure you tune in - full episode starting Saturday July 4!
