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shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Trauma Dumping: Divorced Sisters Episodes 5-6 Breakdown This episode we are frustrated with the portrayal of mental health issues and the inconsistency in character development, particularly with Vaughn and Pastor Jeff. We believe legal action should be taken with Tyler Perry's writing practices.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-07-2235 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'BET+ Divorced Sistas: Why spill the tea when hot coffee is much more effective.Everyone is annoyed with each other and it all comes to a head when Naomi throws coffee on her ex-husband's wife. BET+ Divorced Sistas is a messy mix that keeps getting stirred. Like, subscribe and comment below!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-07-1528 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Beyond The Gates's showrunner says she knows what she is doingMichele Val Jean tweets that she has a plan for the show. We agree there is one and some storylines, character developments have improved some have not. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-07-0839 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Divorced Sistas Ep 2 Review: Love doesn't live here anymore.Rasheeda is not happy with her husband. Naomi continues to stalk her ex and how can Geneva have a baby with another man if she was doing IVF. Will one good man please stand up on this show?Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-06-2421 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Divorced Sistas BET+ Review - Are These Friendships Real?Five friends turn to their sisterhood as they face life's hardships and learn to embrace the triumphs.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-06-1730 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'She The People: Promising Premise, Poor ExecutionAfter winning election as Lieutenant Governor, Antoinette Dunkerson must serve under a sexist, microaggressive governor while her family adjusts to life in the public eye.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-06-1028 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Forever doesn't last too long these days-Spoiler reviewTV showrunner Mara Brock Akil reimagines Judy Blume's YA novel 'Forever.' Set in 2017 Los Angeles, two teenagers reconnect, fall in love, break up, and navigate their transition from high school to college. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-06-0353 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Beyond the Gates: betrayal, lies and a break baby.We celebrate the latest news that the daytime drama, 'Beyond The Gates' is renewed for season 2. We talk about the biggest bombshell blowing up at Fairmont Crest. We offer words of encouragement to characters and predict future storylines for the show. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-05-2032 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Viola Davis brings the action as a U.S president in G20Academy Award winner, Viola Davis plays a president who must use her military skills to fight off terrorists who have taken over a G20 conference in South Africa.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-05-1325 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'2 church going, Southern women review "Sinners" *spoilers*We think "Sinners" is a sermon, historical music journey all wrapped up in one film. We discuss the music lessons learned and explain how it is a commentary on Southern history.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-05-061h 04shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Survivial of the Thickest-Season 2 full reviewMavis styles Anderson .Paak, at Afro-Punk, Marley gets a love interest and Khalil sees a therapist to help uncover what is blocking his artistic process. Plus, someone ties the knot during Season 2 of Netflix's Survival of the Thickest.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-04-2939 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'The killer revealed in Netflix’s “The Residence”Cordelia Cupp figures out who murder AB Wynter. After the investigation closes, a third man is revealed and all the clues come together.We finished our recap of “The Residence” and hope they do another murder mystery at a different location.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-04-2231 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'BONUS- Beyond the Gates reviewCBS's Beyond the Gates is the latest soap opera featuring an affluent black family. Some of our predictions came true and we share some characters we want to see more, Shanice and others who need less screen time, Ashley.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-04-1532 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Netflix's "The Residence" episodes 3-4 reviewCordelia Cupps questions more suspects who could be capable of murder. She also uncovers an important clue and we learn why she never gives up on cracking a case.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-04-0815 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Netflix's "The Residence" review Episodes 1-2There is a murder in the White House and Cordelia Cupp, an eccentric detective, must solve the crime. Uzo Adoba stars in "The Residence" and we chat about the first 2 episodes, the supporting cast and give our predictions on the possible killer.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-04-0126 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Hulu's Paradise Season 1 review (spoilers)“Paradise” stars Sterling K. Brown as Secret Service agent Xavier Collins.He is tasked with investigating the murder of President Cal Bradford. Collins has a complex relationship with the President due to doomsday event that has him and others living in an underground dome thanks to Sinatra, the mastermind behind this new post apocalyptic reality.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-03-2548 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Amazon Prime's Clean Slate Season 1-reviewClean Slate is a new comedy series from producer, Norman Lear. The show follows Harry Slate (George Wallace), an old-school and outspoken Alabama car wash owner. When his estranged son returns home to Mobile as a proud, trans woman, Desiree (Laverne Cox) they both find themselves working to reconnect, heal and move forward.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-03-1131 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'NAACP Image Awards and Fashion ReviewThe 56th annual NAACP Image Awards honored the best television shows, films, literacy works and more by people of color. We discussed the winners, nominations, speeches and areas of improvement for the broadcast.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolk2025-02-2538 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'CBS Beyond the Gates trailer review & predictionsThe Duprees are a powerful, prestigious black family. They lie in the center of a Maryland community. But behind all the money, and influence are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to unfold."Beyond the Gates" is the new CBS soap featuring a black family. The series was created and executive produced by Michele Val Jean, she wrote on “Generations”, the first soap about a black family.Please note: Timon Kyle Durrett was in "Queen Sugar" on OWN. He cheated on his wife on that show too.The Sca...2025-02-1822 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Prime Video's Harlem: Season 3 Episode 5-6It is the series finale of “Harlem”.Quinn and the girls throw Camille a baby shower fit for a queen Bey. Ty realizes the error of her ways and Angie and Michael hit another rough patch.For the final episode, Camille has the baby, Angie kills it on stage and Quinn entertains a ‘throuple’ but ultimately decides it is not for her.Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks TikTok: / shhhgrownfolks 2025-02-1139 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Hulu's How to Die AloneMel (played by Natasha Rothwell) is a broke, curvy, black JFK airport employee who's never been in love and forgotten how to dream. After an accidental brush with death she sets off on a journey to finally take flight and start living by any means necessary.
Recent news dropped that the show was being cancelled. We talked about this series when it premiered last year.
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Tracy Oliver is the show runner.
"Harlem" stars Meagan Good, Jerrie Johnson, Grace Byers and Shoniqua Shandai.
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@shhh_grownfolkstalkin2025-01-2335 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'One of Them Days-(spoilers review) Dreax and Alyssa are trying to pay rent to avoid getting evicted after Alyssa’s boyfriend blows their rent money.
The movie stars Keke Palmer and SZA.
Issa Rae is the executive producer.
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@shhh_grownfolkstalkin2025-01-1943 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Peacock's Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist Episode 8 reviewIt is the last stand as Detective Hudson and Chicken Man face off against the robbery mastermind. Chicken Man is determined to clear Chicken's name once and for all and the Black Mafia convenes, staging a trial of their own members.
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The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion contributed to the war effort by sorting through a three-year backlog of mail that hadn’t been delivered to American soldiers far from home.2024-12-2946 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Netflix's Supacell Episode 1-reviewSet in South London, Supacell follows the lives of five strangers who discover they possess superhuman powers. The novice heroes must team up to prevent a tragedy lurking on the horizon. Starring Tosin Cole, Josh Tedeku, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Nadine Mills, and Calvin Demba as the leading five.
Correction: John Bodega played in “Top Boy” we said “Top Dog”.
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@shhh_grownfolkstalkin2024-11-0842 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Peacock's Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist Episode 7 reviewDetective Hudson and Chicken Man track the robbers to Jeykll Island off the Georgia coast. Vivian secures her future with a new business venture.
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@shhh_grownfolkstalkin2024-10-1329 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Peacock's Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist Episode 6-reviewThe manhunt for Chicken Man ramps up as he becomes front-page news, derailing his mission to clear his name; Detective Hudson works outside of the law to advance his case and to prove Chicken's innocence. Vivian must pay off her debt to Missouri Slim and the mastermind of this heist is finally revealed.
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@shhh_grownfolkstalkin2024-09-2732 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Peacock’s Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist Episodes 3-4After working extra hard to impress the Black Mafia, Chicken Man's dream turns into a nightmare. It is a stick up, stick up and some people died. Now Detective Hudson gets on the case to solve the crime.
In Episode 4
Chicken Man must prove his innocence as the Black Mafia starts eliminating people close to him. Detective Hudson gets real close to figuring out what happened during this robbery/murder investigation.
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In episode 1, Atlanta prepares for Muhammad Ali's comeback fight, and everyone wants in on the action. Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) sets his sights on the fight night as the perfect opportunity to turn Atlanta into a Black Vegas.
For episode 2,
Chicken Man hustles to be the go-to guy for the Black Mafia. Some local robbers find holes in his grand plans; publicly, Detective Hudson performs his duty as Ali's faithful guard but privately, he is tired of always being the token black cop.
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Follow...2024-09-211h 15shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Unprisioned Season 2 Episodes 3-4Paige tries being friends with Mal, but keeps running into the same issue, his new girlfriend. College is just around the corner for Finn as ge volunteers at the halfway-house, where Edwin teaches him how to fight more than his feelings.
In Episode 4, an old friend slides into Paige's DMs, she finds herself wondering if she can relive what they once had; meanwhile, Edwin investigates if a past crime might be coming back to haunt him and Finn starts exploring questions about his father.2024-09-1545 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Unprisoned Season 2 Episode 2After a therapy session, Paige starts to date like a cat. Edwin looks for a new job and Finn tries to make a friend.
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Director: LaGuardia Davis
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Episode 8-aige battles her conscience; Finn battles his mother; Edwin battles the system.
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In episode 6,Paige, Edwin, and Finn take a trip to their ancestral home in rural Alabama, where there's much more going on than meets the eye.
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Episode 4-Paige begins a promising new relationship, but her daddy issues keep threatening to get in the way; Edwin makes a bold decision around making money that will impact the entire family.
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This film was written, produced and directed by Tyler Perry. It stars Meagan Goode, Cory Hardrict, Richard Lawson and Debbie Morgan. It is streaming on Amazon Prime.
Director: Juel Taylor
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An unlikely hero, Jaime Reyes finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he gets a suit that's capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers.
I along with my guest-Cherelle give a spoilers review of the film. We discuss if it is kid-friendly and if this film could be what the DC Universe needs.
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Follow on Twit...2023-09-0123 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Blue Beetle-review ( no spoilers)The first Latina-led superhero live action film.
Jaime Reyes finds himself in possession of an ancient
relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses
Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he gets a suit of
armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers.
My guest Cherelle and I review the new Warner Bros's film.
Could it help reset the DC universe, could it top the list of DC superhero films?
Director: Angel Manuel Soto
Run time: 2 hours and 7 min
Like what you...2023-08-2109 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'They Cloned Tyrone-SpoilersAn action adventure, sci-fi comedy with elements of Blackploitation.
Netflix's "They Cloned Tyrone" stars Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris and John Boyega. This trio teams up to uncover a conspiracy and ultimately foil a plan by the government to control "certain" communities.
My guest Cherelle and I breakdown the film.
Director: Juel Taylor
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2023-08-1334 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'They Cloned Tyrone-reviewJaimie Foxx, Teyonah Parris and John Boyega star in a film that where
there is something strange happening in the neighborhood. This trio teams up to uncover a conspiracy and ultimately foil a plan by the government to control "certain" communities.
My guest Cherelle and I give a brief review of "They Cloned Tyrone" and whether we would recommend it.
Director: Juel Taylor
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2023-08-0607 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Barbieheimer (spoilers)Who could have predicted a joke about the movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” could have turned into box office gold. Making Barbie and Oppenheimer into a double feature aka "Barbieheimer" made bank for both films.
My guest is aspiring director, Evi. He argues that both films are about an existential crisis with the main characters. We are talking about a film centered around toy dolls and a historical moment that changed the world.
Our conversation dissects both films, the marketing surrounding it, and the state of this year's summer blockbusters.
Director: Greta Gerwig ( Barbie)
Director: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
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Detective Greene describes the challenges that come with being an investigator as a black mom.
She realizes a theme with a growing number of mysterious deaths are related to the pop artist Ni’Jah.
Episode 7-“Only God makes happy endings”. Dre herself in a healthily relationships until she gets tickets to a Ni’Jah concert. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
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2023-07-1732 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Swarm 5-Girl, Bye (spoilers)Dre tries to get Marissa’s phone turned back on after Marissa’s dad (Leon) turned it off. When that doesn’t work she breaks into Marissa’s parents home. When the dad pulls out the shotgun and starts shooting, Dre ends up running for her life.
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2023-07-1021 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'The Perfect Find-review (spoilers)After a messy breakup and being fired Jenna (Gabrielle Union) returns to New York to resurrect her fashion career. In an attempt to rebuild her reputation, she goes to work for cutthroat mogul Darcy (Gina Torres). But her comeback attempt gets complicated when she falls a young coworker Eric (Keith Powers) - who just so happens to be Darcy's son.
Director: Nima Perrier
Based on the book-The Perfect Find by Tia Williams
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2023-07-0340 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Transformers:Rise of the Beasts (spoilers)Robots in disguise return to the big screen in a 90s kinda world. We see a new faction of Transformers, new heroes, new director and a new direction for a franchise that centers around a toy.
Director: Stephen Caple Jr.
Cherelle and Ckseesit review, discuss and debate the latest Transformer movie.
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2023-06-1933 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Swarm-episode 4 “Running Scared”Dre has her sights set on Bonnaroo. Na’jah is set to perform at the weekend music festival in Tennessee. But things take a turn when Eva (Billie Eilish) finally figures out she is a killer.
Please note: we said “E-V” when the woman talks about going to another level. She actually said E-U which means evolution of understanding.
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But plans take a detour and she ends up meeting her idol in a weird way.
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Follow on Twitter: @shhhgrownfolks2023-05-1630 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Praise This & SANG That-reviewA Spoiler review of Peacock’s “Praise This” starring Chloe Bailey. Some flaws in this film but everyone makes a joyful noise.2023-05-0726 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Oh! What A Night In Miami-film reviewWhat happens when Cassius Clay , Jim Brown, Sam Cooke abs Malcolm X walk in a room together... a possible answer is what we see in the film ‘One night in Miami’.
The film is a ficitionalized account of a conversation these men had during the real life event of Clay becoming the heavyweight champion of the world on Feb 25th 1964.
Directed by Regina King the dialogue in the film touches on issues this country still deals with today.
My guest is Carlita and I discuss it all and offer some solutions. I think this film should be required watching...
Hit me u...2023-04-231h 10shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Black Art: In the absence of lightThe HBO documentary Black Art: In the absence of light one curator sets about to put together a 1976 exhibit that the mainstream art community could not be ignored. From there we go on a journey of discovery that showcases black artists, their works throughout history and present day.
For the last show is the season I talked to Chassidy. She is working on her PhD in Art history and I wanted to get her thoughts on black art, it Renaissance in recent times, the film and More.
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Twitter: @shhhgrownfolk2021-04-0936 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Crazy 80s-Big Trouble, Little China reviewOriginally, I recorded this episode last December as a throwback movie review. Ffwd a few months later and the 1980’s film Big Trouble, Little China hits different now.
We do bring up the problematic issues in it. But you also lso gain another perspective on Asian American actors going against and playing into their stereotypes.
If you haven’t seen the film it is free on YouTube. The conversation works without watching it but it does help.
Aspiring filmmaker Evi and I agree this film is a comedy fantasy action that lives up to the status of cult classic.
Hit me u...2021-04-0240 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Billie Holidaze and ConfusedThe film United States vs Billie Holiday on Hulu centers around the jazz singer and her many troubles she had with the law due mainly to her singing ‘Strange Fruit’ a song about lynching. It also shows her battle with drugs and abusive men. Played brilliantly by Andra Day this film touched on a lot of issues but never showed us what made Billie Holiday a cultural icon still to this day.
Carlita the Kwiky Kween and I review and discuss this film in depth. *Spoilers*.
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The all day session was insightful, and reflective when it comes to personal growth. It also once again proves why Oprah is the G.O.A.T
For international women’s month Tamika, Brandi and myself share our thoughts about the event plus we hear from Oprah Winfrey and her special guest Tracee Ellis Ross.
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My guest Seyi has a decade of experience in the energy industry. He answers this burning question and more.
Whether you live here or don’t you this podcast should enLIGHTen you on what really happened.
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Twitter: @shhhgrownfolks2021-02-2633 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'HBCU vs PWI. Which higher learning is best for you?In light of recent events regarding race and culture, a new spotlight shines on the importance Historically Black colleges. We chat about these institutions along with PWIs (predominately white college). Will more students and or top student athletes choose an HBCU over a PWI. My panelists discuss both the pros and cons of both educational institutions.
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We are talking politics, in the general sense as well as hear my guest's first hand perspective of the insurrection at the Capitol.
Finally, the inauguration is over and the work for a better future begins.
Resources mentioned were The Hill, Role call, Politico and the Texas Tribune.
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My aspiring filmmaker Evi shares his vision if he directed the next WW.
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Twitter: @shhhgrownfolks2021-01-1545 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Sipping some ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’Netflix’s Hot chocolate nutcracker takes us behind the curtain of this reimagined holiday classic. Fellow podcaster dancer /actress Saudia Rashed discuss the film, dance life and the incomparable Ms. Allen.
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Www.thatoneblankfriend.com2021-01-1444 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Jingle Jangle -The 2020 Holiday film we needNetflix drops this movie that you want to watch, rewatch and sing along. Oh and is there a Wakanda Easter egg in it too. We chat about the movie with Dope Sport Chick’s Carlita. Hit me up on Twitter/Instagram or Facebook @shhhgrownfolkfolks with your thoughts.2020-12-0445 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Michelle Obama-her book, the tour, and her latest documentary "Becoming"Former First lady Michelle Obama gives us a glimpse of her life, from going to college, leaving the White House and everything that follows in Netflix’s “Becoming”.
On this season 1 finale episode a panel of women who profession ranges from marketing, legal and education world discuss her life, her story and her hope for young people. Hit me up on Twitter @shhhgrownfolkfolks with your thoughts about Becoming.2020-05-2226 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Snowpiercer -Is it worth the watch?We give a brief review of the film. Then I chat an aspiring filmmaker who spills all the tea on the movie and the novel it is based on..SPOILERS. Plus, we learn how Weinstein tried to sabotage the film. Hit me up at shhhgrownfolkstalkin@gmail.com2020-05-1536 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Bonus Episode- Kenya Speaks OutNetflix’s Black AF writer, Kenya Barris talks to T.I and Sway about his latest show and why ‘We’ should want this show to succeed. Please listen and tell a friend.2020-05-0811 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Black AF Episodes 4-8. You let your wife almost drown...Really! Really!Controversial shows isn’t new on TV. We look at past sitcoms deemed ‘team too much’. Also Carlita, the Quirky Queen from the podcast Dope Sports Chicks returns to finish reviewing Netflix’s Black AF.2020-05-011h 04shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Netflix’s Black AF aka Black-ish without a filterWe unpack the first 3 episodes of Kenya Barris’ latest show. We also talk about his career, controversial content and question whether we are missing the bigger picture.2020-04-2459 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'The Clark Sisters and their biopic that was Blessed and Highly FavoredWe highlight all the gems in this biopic, breakdown why this gospel group of women are living legends AND I interview the writer of the film, Sylvia L. Jones.2020-04-1726 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Worth the Watch-Netflix's UncorkedA young man clashes with his dad when he pursues his dream of becoming a master sommelier instead of joining the family barbecue business.2020-04-1013 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Breaking the Grass Ceiling on running a CBD dispensaryThe CBD industry is big business that continues to grow and evolve. We chat with a couple about their CBD business, what challenges they face, and the controversy around this new old product. Is CBD a cure-all or just alot of smoke?2020-04-0326 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'From Queue to View: Queen Sono Episodes 5&6Sono and the team go rogue to stop a bomb from going off in a soccer stadium and Mazet is in danger.2020-03-2711 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'From Queue to View: Netflix’s Queen Sono episode 3 &4We get more background on Queen Sono, Shandu , Dr. Sid and the circumstances surrounding her mom’s assassination.2020-03-2014 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'From Queue to View: Netflix's Queen Sono Episodes 1-2This is a new series that reviews content on the streaming platforms. In this episode we watched the Queen Sono series. This show revolves around a South African spy takes on her most dangerous mission and uncovers secrets behind her mom's assasination. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook at shhhgrownfolkstalkin2020-03-1312 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Sou-sou, a community system to help you save money.Learn how sou-sou works, the benefits and the pitfalls from this century's old informal saving system.2020-03-0628 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Fibroids-The sisterhood you belong to but didn’t know it.A panel of women discuss how they deal with or have dealt with fibroids. We also hear from Dr. Alyson Vokes, an OBGYN from Baylor, Scott and White health who explains what fibroids are and how they are treated. Finally, we name several different alternative methods and whether they work or not. Feel free to hit up the Facebook/Instagram page shhh...grownfolkstalkin to share your thoughts, because the more you know...2020-02-2850 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Shhh...Grown Folks Talkin'-TrailerA brief overview of a podcast that focuses on issues and entertainment curated for and about the generation X women.2020-02-2801 minshhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'Shhh...Grown Folks Talkin’-TrailerThis show breakdowns topics important to women of color from generation X.2019-12-1800 min