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The Jovany Ventura ShowEpisode 27 | "Mbappe Is A Blessing But Also Curse For Real Madrid"Part 2 of the interview with Ulises is here after the part 1 got instantly cut off because of technical difficulties. We continue the conversation where we left off but dive into sports quickly! Real Madrid being claimed the nest team in the world by Leo Messi and what winning the 15th Champions League in their history is a blessing but a curse for Real Madrid when Mbappe arrives this summer! It gets to a conversation that many people don't want to have but Jovany isn't afraid to have with people in that Kylian Mbappe the World's Best Soccer Player is...2024-06-141h 43The Jovany Ventura ShowEpisode 24 | "Kendrick Lost When You Decided To Not Stand With Women Part 2...."Jovany picks up where he left off from the last episode with discussing the lack of accountability that black men have in hip hop "culture." That dives into the lack Latinos have in their own community and how until the next generation decides to address or move differently history will continue to repeat itself. This goes from clips on the Joe Budden Podcast to Dr. Umar Johnson to Ebro from Hot 97 a hip hop platform and the lack of accountability that is had. From that conversation it is talked about the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL between Real Madrid Vs Borussia...2024-05-301h 28The Jovany Ventura ShowEpisode 15 | "What's Another Robbery?"Dallas Cowboys the gift that keeps on giving ! They somehow lost to the packers and become the first team in NFL history to lose to a 7th seed! Also jovany discusses people being mad at the fact that Lionel Messi won another balon d oro he didn't deserve and then discusses all the other things media has turned a blind eye throughout his career. Now its time to unmask and have the conversation that no one is willing to have. Tune in every week for another episode and stay updated !Main Host-Jovany Instagram: jovanyventu_7TWITTER...2024-02-061h 20
Black in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 22. “Franklin Institute”Like the finale itself, our conversation goes in unexpected directions. Also, we talk about our own trip to the Franklin Institute last year! 2023-04-211h 19Black in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 21. “Mom”Like siblings, Dallas and Jovany have two very different opinions about ‘Mom'2023-04-1441 minBlack in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 19. “Festival”It's AVA Fest at Abbott but all they are serving is wet yet dry mac and cheese, the empty promise of Jasmine Sullivan, and a youth pastor doing stand-up.2023-03-1749 minBlack in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 18. “Teacher Appreciation”Missed y’all! But we’re back just in time to meet Janine’s sister. Well, we’ve got some thoughts about that.2023-03-0955 minBlack in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 15. “Fire”Remember fire drills? Well this is them now. But don’t worry, everyone is doing just FINE2023-02-1654 minBlack in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 14. “Valentine’s Day”FINALLY something happens between Janine and Gregory. How appropriate for Valentine's Day. 2023-02-1157 minBlack in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 13. “Fundraiser”It’s Barbara’s time to shine in another episode filled with moral dilemmas2023-01-201h 05Black in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 12. “Fight“There's always a lunchroom fight. Speaking of fights, Jovany and Dallas disagree about this episode. 2023-01-1346 minBlack in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 11. “Read-A-Thon“Abbot didn't waste any time coming back in the New Year. We enjoy learning more about Melissa in this one. 2023-01-061h 00Black in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 10. “Holiday Hookah“We discuss the last episode of the year, which had us screaming “Just kiss already!”
The teacher article we discuss:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cruise-line-awards-100-teachers-with-free-voyage-and-kelly-clarkson-concert/
2022-12-121h 02Black in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 9. “Sick Day “It’s the Ava show! Is Abbot experiencing a sophomore slump? We discuss. Plus, Jovany points out something about the show only a teacher would notice.2022-12-021h 07Black in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 8. “ Egg Drop”Abbott is back with another stellar episode. Plus, Dallas really thought Amber Riley was in this episode.
Link to the teacher story we discuss
https://www.gthankyou.com/stories-inspiring-teacher-appreciation/2022-11-1851 minBlack in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 7. “Attack Ad”Having both worked at charter schools, we both have things to say about them in this week’s recap. Plus, Jovany has some thoughts about Leslie Odom Jr.
Here’s the positive teacher story we talk about:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8613199/Teacher-converts-truck-bed-portable-classroom-drives-TWO-HOURS-visit-students.html2022-11-0457 minBlack in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 6. “Candy Zombies”We missed you last week. We’re back to chat about the Halloween episode. More like the Marvel episode.2022-10-2846 minBlack in SessionAbbot Elementary: Season 2 Ep 4. “Principal’s Office”One of us was sent to the principal’s office as a student. Find out who as we recap episode four.
Here's the link to the positive teacher story mentioned in the episode:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kim-hamilton-tiktok-video-students-surprised-retired-kindergarten-teacher/
2022-10-1346 minBlack in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 3. “Story ‘Samurai’”Dallas and Jovany discuss teacher fatigue that starts to happen around October, like Melissa experiences in this episode, and they introduce two new segments to the podcast structure: positive teacher news and grading the Abbott episode. Can you tell they are teachers?
Here’s the link to the teacher news story we mention in this episode:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/author-spends-lifetime-searching-for-woman-who-taught-him-to-read-and-then-she-surprised-him/2022-10-0649 minBlack in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 2. "Wrong Delivery"In this episode, we see the charter school down the street from Abbott. Having worked in charter schools, we’ve got a lot to say on the subject. Plus, Dallas is afraid of rats popping up in Philly.2022-09-2943 minBlack in SessionAbbott Elementary: Season 2 Ep 1. "Development Day"We’re back to discuss the season two premiere of the now EMMY-WINNING show, as we share our own experiences with coming back to teach after summer vacation.2022-09-2229 min
Black in SessionJovany Is Greg & Greg Is JovanyThis week we discuss work friends and the increasing similarities between Jovany and Greg, and we continue to stan Ms. Janelle James.2022-02-2456 minBlack in SessionAbbott Elementary - An Art Teacher And A Gift - (Episodes 6 & 7)This week we discuss gifted programs, whiteboy, pompous artists, Ava and more!2022-02-1047 minBlack in SessionNew Apps & New Students (Abbott)We share some personal experiences as teachers in this episode as we related a lot to episode 4 "New Tech" and episode 5 "Student Transfer."2022-01-2752 minBlack in SessionAbbot ElementaryJovany is currently an elementary school teacher and Dallas is a former teacher so OF COURSE we gotta talk about Abbot. We discuss episode 1-3. *link in bio*2022-01-1851 minBlack in SessionSex Education Ep 7 - 8 - Have They Tried Homeschooling?We discuss the finale of season 3 and what it could mean for the future of the series.2021-10-1549 minBlack in SessionWhat’s Worse Than A Rogue Poo?Let's talk about episodes 5 and 6 of Sex Education... and poo. 2021-10-0642 minBlack in SessionSex Education Ep 3 - 4 : New Rules Like Dua LipaIn this episode, we cover episodes 3 and 4 of the third season of Sex Education.2021-09-2854 minBlack in SessionSex Education - New Principal, Who Dis?Sex Ed is back in session! We’re doing a deep dive of the excellent season three, two episodes at a time. This week we discuss episodes 1 and 2. 2021-09-2349 minBlack in SessionMean Girls - Still Fetch In 2021This week we're doing something different and doing a retrospective on one of our favorite teen classics. Come sit with us as we see whether it still holds up. Grool!2021-09-0247 minBlack in SessionGossip Girl Ep 6 - Parents, Protests & A Golden ThreesomeThis we discuss the mid-season finale. 2021-08-1951 minBlack in SessionGossip Girl Ep 5 - Night of 1000 KnowlesThis week we discuss episode 5 of the Gossip Girl reboot, "Hope Sinks," the season's quintessential Halloween episode. 2021-08-111h 02Black in SessionGossip Girl Ep 4 - Birthdays, Bitches And Bisexuals, Oh My!Happy birthday, Zoya! This was certainly one everyone won’t forget, as much as you wish they would. Let’s get into it.2021-08-0346 minBlack in SessionGossip Girl Ep 3 - Love Triangles GaloreSooooo much plot to cover this week. We meet more parents in the midst of multiple love triangles, cheating, scheming, hidden relationships and more inappropriate student teacher dynamics(its getting weird). The season is in full swing! xoxo2021-07-2748 minBlack in SessionGossip Girl Ep 2 - Who's The Big Bad Bitch of The East Side?This week we continue following the Gossip Girl reboot. Its episode 2 and its filled with, questionable, concerning , and illuminating decisions. Penny for our thoughts? xoxo2021-07-2144 minBlack in SessionGossip Girl: "Just Another Girl on the MTA"This week Dallas and Jovany begin their weekly coverage of the Gossip Girl HBO Max reboot. We get into everything concerning the series arrival, and first episode. Next week's homework, we will discuss episode two.2021-07-131h 02Black in SessionKevin can F*** HimselfThis week Dallas and Jovany discuss the new AMC series Kevin can F*** Himself. 2021-07-0738 minBlack in SessionMarsha P Johnson's LegacyWe wrap up Pride month with a discussion of the documentary, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.2021-06-3035 minBlack in SessionQueer Youth in Genera+ionThis week we discuss the HBO Max series Genera+ion. We discuss queer teens and representation in the show. Also we share a bit of our thoughts on In the Heights. 2021-06-161h 01Black in SessionTrans Visibility in PoseThis week we discuss the show Pose and the impact its had for queer representation and storytelling, particularly for trans POC2021-06-0949 minBlack in SessionQueer Black Love in Master of NoneThis week we discuss difficult relationships through the lens of Master of None's third season (Moments in Love)2021-06-0348 minBlack in SessionFatherhood in The UpshawsThis week we dicuss fatherhood and complicated family dynamic through the lens of Netflix's new show The Upshaws.2021-05-2651 minBlack in SessionFamily in The Mitchells vs. The MachinesThis week we talk about complicated family dynamics as seen in the Netflix Original film.2021-05-1844 minBlack in SessionBlack Lives Matter in Grey's AnatomyThis week, we look at a timely and recent episode, Season 17 Episode 12, of Grey's Anatomy that tackles many of the issues related to the BLM protests and ongoing fight against police brutality.
For HW, please watch the Netflix film Synchronic and we will discuss male friendships.2021-04-2753 minBlack in SessionInvasion of Privacy in Made For LoveThis week we discuss all things privacy, both romantic and not. As always we framed our discussion through the first episode of Made for Love, titled "User One."2021-04-2046 minBlack in SessionDivorce in BlackishWhen do you decide to walk away from a relationship? We discuss marital and relationship issues as seen through Blackish, Season 4, Episode 20 "Fifty-Three Percent."2021-04-1450 minBlack in SessionOvercoming Trauma in TinaContent Warning: This episode discusses issues of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and emotional abuse and suicide.
This week Dallas and Jovany discuss overcoming trauma through the lens of the Tina Turner documentary.2021-04-0653 minBlack in SessionHypocrisy in RamyDallas and Jovany discuss Ramy's hypocrisy as he struggles to be a modern Muslim, as seen in episode 1 of the show: "Between The Toes."
HW for next week: Watch the Tina Turner documentary, Tina, on HBO Max. 2021-03-3044 minBlack in SessionRacism In The Workplace in Zoey's Extraordinary PlaylistDallas and Jovany discuss Simon's calling out the racism at work in Season 2, Episode 6 - "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"
HW for next week: Watch the first episode of Ramy on Hulu in preparation for our discussion on Hypocrisy. 2021-03-2356 minBlack in SessionGrief in WandaVisionDallas and Jovany explain how “Previously On,” episode 8 of WandaVision, perfectly illustrates the grieving process. Plus we’ve got our very first listener letter!
Homework: Watch “Zoey’s Extraordinary Reckoning” - Season 2 Episode 6 of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist as next time we’ll discuss Racism In The Workplace2021-03-1646 minBlack in SessionBroken Friendships in InsecureIn their very first episode, Dallas and Jovany break down Issa's and Molly's broken friendships in Lowkey Movin' On (Season 4 Episode 5) in Insecure and take out some life lessons about friendship.
Homework: Watch episode 8 of Wandavision (Previously On) to join us in our discussion on Grief next week. 2021-03-0941 min
Grab the Essential Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveIn the Name of the Father by Gerri HillPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/365163 to listen full audiobooks. Title: In the Name of the Father Series: #2 of Hunter Author: Gerri Hill Narrator: Abby Craden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 21 minutes Release date: December 18, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.75 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Dallas Homicide Detectives Tori Hunter and Samantha Kennedy investigate the murder of a Catholic priest who is found naked and strangled to death. A sex scandal threatens to erupt and cover-ups are soon revealed as their only suspect is found shot dead—mere hours after the murder. Soon det...2018-12-1830 min
Grab the Essential Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Sheriff and the Panhandle Murders: Sheriff Charles Matthews Series, Book 1 by D.R. MeredithPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/365066 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Sheriff and the Panhandle Murders: Sheriff Charles Matthews Series, Book 1 Author: D.R. Meredith Narrator: Ben Mclean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 10 minutes Release date: October 24, 2018 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Crawford County, Texas, hadn't had a deliberate homicide in 80 years, and Sheriff Charles Matthews liked that statistic just fine, particularly since his department wasn't generously endowed with manpower. He had one deputy who took pride in how far he could spit tobacco and another one who couldn't tell his backside from his elbow. Neither of these...2018-10-2405 min