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SEATED'Avatar: Fire And Ash' Movie Review + 'Wake Up Dead Man,' 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 14Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. don their 3D glasses for the latest installation of James Cameron's visually overwhelming, darker, and explosive return to Pandora in AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. Starring Zoe Saldaña in another raw, grief-stricken performance as Neytiri, alongside Sam Worthington and the ferocious new Ash People, the film expands the Na'vi lore into dangerous, volcanic territory. Ray and Tre'vell dive deep into the flames to unpack their complicated reaction to the immersive spectacle. Tune in for their verdict: is this three-hour blockbuster a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" ...
2025-12-251h 16
SEATED2025 Christmas Spectacular And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 13Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are spiking the eggnog for a very special CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, unwrapping the ultimate gift for movie lovers: a definitive ranking of the best Christmas movies of the 21st century. Curated entirely by the SEATED movie club, this audience-submitted list is a chaotic and joyful mix of Black holiday staples, mainstream modern classics, and perhaps a few controversial stocking stuffers. Tre'vell and Ray debate the rankings and defend their personal favorites. Do the new-school rom-coms hold a candle to the nostalgic heavy hitters, or is nostalgia doing a lot of the...
2025-12-191h 39
SEATED'Zootopia 2' + Netflix Buying Warner Bros. And What's Giving Us Good Vibes SEATED Podcast | Ep. 12Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. dip into the animated world of ZOOTOPIA 2, the long-awaited sequel to Disney's billion-dollar blockbuster. They also break down tthe industry shakeup heard 'round the world: Netflix buying Warner Bros. With Idris Elba reprising his role as the stoic Chief Bogo, the film welcomes comedy heavyweights Quinta Brunson (as the chaotic quokka therapist Dr. Fuzzby) and Yvette Nicole Brown to the animal kingdom. Tre'vell and Ray unpack whether this new chapter—which tackles a mysterious reptile conspiracy and the shady elite "Lynxley" family—expands the first film's allegory on prejudice or if it...
2025-12-111h 28
SEATED'Eternity,' 'Rebuilding,' And What's Giving Us Good VibesHosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are checking into the afterlife for a spirited deep dive into ETERNITY, the new high-concept rom-com from A24 and director David Freyne. With the incomparable Da'Vine Joy Randolph stealing scenes as a no-nonsense afterlife coordinator, the film follows Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller as they navigate a bureaucratic heaven where you have one week to decide who to spend forever with. Ray and Tre'vell unpack the film's "The Good Place"-meets-dating-app premise, dissecting whether the chemistry sizzles for an eternity or feels like a hellish trap. Does Da'Vine's comedic genius...
2025-12-021h 17
SEATED'Wicked: For Good,' 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't,' ' Ricky' And What's Giving Us Good VibesHosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. ease on down the road for a spellbinding deep dive into WICKED: FOR GOOD, the show-stopping finale to Jon M. Chu's cinematic journey through Oz. With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande returning to belt their faces off as the misunderstood Elphaba and the bubbly-but-conflicted Glinda, this second installment transforms the stage musical's darker second act into a sweeping blockbuster event. Tre'vell and Ray unpack the film's massive scale, the journalistic ethics of Oz, and whether the emotional payload of that final duet earns its tears. Does Chu stick the landing...
2025-11-201h 02
SEATED'Hedda,' 'The Mastermind,' 'The Baltimorons,' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 9Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. uncork the champagne for Nia DaCosta's (director of Candyman and The Marvels) intoxicating, gender-swapped, and queer-infused reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, HEDDA. Starring Tessa Thompson in a career-defining turn as the titular, manipulative newlywed, alongside Nina Hoss (as her former lover, Eileen Lovborg), Imogen Poots, and Tom Bateman, the film transposes the high-stakes drama to a single, explosive night at a lavish 1950s English country estate. Ray and Tre'vell dive into the film's bold exploration of identity, emotional repression, and the desperate, destructive pursuit of freedom within...
2025-11-1659 min
SEATED'Bugonia,' Jordan E. Cooper's 'Oh Happy Day!,' 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,' 'A House Of Dynamite' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes SEATED Podcast | Ep. 8Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. descend into the twisted world of Bugonia, the absurdist black comedy from director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, The Favourite) starring Academy Award winner Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Alicia Silverstone, and newcomer Aidan Delbis. Ray and Tre'vell wrestle with the movie's abstract cultural commentary on late-stage capitalism, online radicalization, and whether the true "alien" is the corporate overlord or the paranoid extremist. Does Lanthimos's latest offer a shocking, satirical masterpiece or does the film get lost in its own unhinged premise? Tune in for their verdict: is this challenging...
2025-11-0356 min
SEATED'Good Fortune,' 'Roofman,' 'The Baltimorons,' 'The Long Walk,' 'Caught Stealing' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes SEATED Podcast | Ep. 7Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. interrogate the return of writer, director, and star Aziz Ansari back to the big screen with his chaotic, star-studded comedy, Good Fortune. Ray and Tre'vell dissect the movie's class commentary on the gig economy and wealth inequality in modern Los Angeles, the surprisingly sweet comedic turn from Keanu Reeves, and the undeniable charm of Keke Palmer. Was this the big-screen comedy the genre needed? Listen in for their verdict: is this directorial debut a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts share what's giving them...
2025-10-281h 04
SEATED'After The Hunt,' D'Angelo Tribute, Diane Keaton And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 6Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. navigate the moral minefield of After The Hunt, the razor-sharp psychological drama from director Luca Guadagnino and writer Nora Garrett, starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield Ray and Tre'vell debate the movie's provocative themes of institutional power, generational divides, "cancel culture," and trans/nonbinary representation onscreen. Is Guadagnino's latest a brave, nuanced thriller or a problematic exercise in intellectualizing real-world trauma? Tune in for their verdict: is this challenging watch a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts share what's giving them good...
2025-10-211h 04
SEATED'Kiss Of The Spider Woman,' Mary J. Blige And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 5Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. step into the world of Kiss of the Spider Woman, the new Bill Condon-directed movie starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and a breakthrough performance from Tonatiuh. Does this adaptation spin a compelling web, or does its fantasy get lost in the cellblock? Tune in for their verdict: is this visually rich musical a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts share what's giving them good vibes this week and the soundbite game returns for the Black Cinema Games! JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB ...
2025-10-1459 min
SEATED'The Smashing Machine' + The Fall Of Film Festivals And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 4Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. step into the ring to review The Smashing Machine, the gritty biographical drama from writer/director Benny Safdie (of Uncut Gems and Good Time fame). The A24 film stars a transformative Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA pioneer and former UFC champion Mark Kerr, with Emily Blunt as his then-girlfriend Dawn Staples. They get into Johnson's career of onscreen performances, the film's unflinching realism, and how it all landed on them. Tune in for their verdict: is this challenging watch a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"...
2025-10-071h 05
SEATED'One Battle After Another,' Marlon Wayans Claps Back And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 3Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. plunge into the latest from writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson, the epic action-thriller One Battle After Another. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, a washed-up, paranoid ex-revolutionary, and newcomer Chase Infiniti as his self-reliant daughter, Willa. In this episode, they discuss the powerhouse cast, which also includes Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro. Ray and Tre'vell debate the movie's central themes of revolution, political extremism, and sexuality. Is Anderson's latest a messy masterpiece or an exhausting...
2025-10-0557 min
SEATED'Him,' 'The Long Walk' Treadmill Experience And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 2Hosts Ray and Tre'vell dive deep into their review of the new Jordan Peele-produced Monkeypaw Productions film, HIM. Directed by Justin Tipping and starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, HIM is a horror-thriller that tackles themes of sports, race, and the price of success. They discuss the film's stylish direction, the lead performances, the controversial ending, and whether it delivers enough substance to match its style. Is it a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Listen in for their verdict! Ray shares his experience participating in Lionsgate's THE LONG WALK treadmill movie screening challenge. They...
2025-09-2859 min
SEATEDFall Movie Preview: 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Hedda' and What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 1Hosts Ray and Tre'vell run down a few of the films they're excited to see that will be hitting theaters this Fall. They also dive into some of their personal favorites—actors, directors, and movies they love—before wrapping up with some good vibes recommendations you can check out this week. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB Join: https://www.seatedshow.com/join CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow Website: https://www.seatedshow.com CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Lov...
2025-09-2539 min
SEATEDIntroducing SEATED: The Blackest Show About Movies!Instigating the Black moviegoing experience with hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr., SEATED is guaranteed to be your newest favorite show. Join us weekly for film reviews, Hollywood hot takes and Black cinema games. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB Join: https://www.seatedshow.com/join CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow Website: https://www.seatedshow.com CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. ...
2025-09-1601 min
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastTrue Blood's Lafayette Reynolds (ft Ira Madison III)Lafayette Reynolds was the reigning butch queen in True Blood's Bon Temps, Louisiana. He was a short order cook, a medium, and the town's one-stop drug dealing shop but through a heartfelt performance by Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette became a fan favorite. Writer and podcaster Ira Madison III joins Black Queer Canon to discuss Lafayette, what he meant on the show and what he meant for fans. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our the...
2025-07-1030 minBlack Queer Canon: The Podcast'Pose's Pray Tell (ft George M Johnson)"Live! Work! Pose!" is what Prayerful "Pray Tell" exclaimed at the start of each episode of FX's adored show "Pose." Portrayed by Billy Porter, Pray Tell is the commentator, church queen and community elder that poses as one of the show's centers. And while viewers were treated to his catty reads and over-the-top demeanor, the character was given depth through his battle with HIV, reconciliation of his past traumas and more. This week, bestselling "All Boys Aren't Blue" author George M Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the character.Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon...
2025-07-0349 minBlack Queer Canon: The Podcast'The Wire's Omar Little (ft Kirk A. Moore)Omar Little, as played by Michael K Williams in the HBO series "The Wire," was a modern day Rpbin HOod: he was a shotgun toting stick up man who robbed drug dealers. He had a code. And he was gay. Screenwriter Kirk Moore joins Black Queer Cannon to talk all things Omar: the representation he provided, his tragic death scene and the backlash that came from the portrayal. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and edi...
2025-06-2645 minBlack Queer Canon: The Podcast'Pose's Blanca Evangelista and 'Orange Is the New Black's Sophia Burset (ft Shar Jossell)After Laverne Cox issued in the "transgender tipping point" as Sophia Burset in "Orange Is the New Black," Michaela Jae Rodriguez showed what was possible as Blanca Evangelista on "Pose." Journalist Shar Jossell joins hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street to talk about trans representation on screen. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cult...
2025-06-2040 minBlack Queer Canon: The Podcast’To Wong Foo’s Noxeema Jackson (ft Jazzmun)Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. In the 1995 “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” Wesley Snipes plays the dazzling, whip smart and stern Noxeema Jackson. Amongst other things, this episode dives into the trans discourse around the role, how it nods to the long visible trope of the Black mammy, and how it all connects to the 2000 film “Punks.” Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is ou...
2025-06-1242 minBlack Queer Canon: The Podcast'How to Get Away With Murder's Annalise Keating (ft Taylor Crumpton)Cultural critic and columnist Taylor Crumpton joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle dig into the ABC original “How To Get Away With Murder.” In particular, the pair delve into the full-time lawyer, part-time bully and eventual self-described bisexual Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) at the center of the series which began airing in 2014. Among other things, the episode discusses the methods of Shondaland, how Annalise stacks up in terms of Black bisexual representation and whether or not show writers engineered a last-minute cop out to evade queerbaiting allegations.Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzh...
2025-06-0536 minBlack Queer Canon: The PodcastMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's Lady Chablis (ft Quei Tann)Actress and comic Quei Tann joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss trans icon much before her time: the imitable Lady Chablis. In 1997, the Savannah, Georgia nightclub legend played a version of herself in the cult-classic Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” In the episode, the trio discuss how the Lady Chablis still stands as a shining example of trans visibility on screen, her connection to “Pose’s” Electra Abundance and the scenes that ultimately made her the woman we love.Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It...
2025-05-2937 minBlack Queer Canon: The PodcastMen on Film’s Blaine and Antoine (ft. Justin Simien)“Dear White People” creator Justin Simien joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to revisit two controversial Black, gay characters in television history: Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather. The pair were played by Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier in “Men On…” a recurring comedy sketch that appeared across “In Living Color” and “Saturday Night Live” starting in 1990. This episode delves into why, despite their controversy, the two characters are significant parts of the canon and how men in drag has long been an integral part of Black comedy.Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is c...
2025-05-2238 minBlack Queer Canon: The PodcastSet If Off’s Cleo Sims (ft Lena Waithe)Emmy-winning writer and actor Lena Waithe joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss one of the most enduring studs on screen: Cleo Sims. Played by Queen Latifah in the 1996 crime drama “Set It Off,” Cleo has become a pivotal archetype for black butch lesbians on screen. In the episode, the three discuss Cleo’s impact, what the role says about masculinity and that brutally tragic death scene.Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate...
2025-05-1536 minBlack Queer Canon: The Podcast'Noah’s Arc’s Noah Nicholson (ft Patrik-Ian Polk)In this inaugural episode, Tre’vell and Mikelle introduce the Black Queer Canon and induct Noah Nicholson from the 2005 LogoTV series “Noah’s Arc.” They discuss the show’s predecessor “Punks” as well as the way Noah, played by Darryl Stephens remains one-of-one. In an interview with show creator Patrik-Ian Polk they discuss how the character came to be, homonormative relationships and whether Noah is the villain after all.Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our...
2025-05-0837 minBlack Queer Canon: The PodcastAnnouncing Black Queer Canon!Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul,” Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Visit us at BlackQueerCanon.com. Check out video versions of the pod on the Slayzhon YouTube page. Follow the show on Instagram: @SlayzhonFollow Tre’vell Anderson: @RayzhonFollow...
2025-05-0501 min
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastChurch AnnouncementsTre'vell's got an announcement -- A new cut, new color is on the way!
2025-04-2902 min
Where It All StartsNorth Carolina's Mark Robinson Extremism Revealed (Again)In a bombshell story Thursday, CNN reported that the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, Mark Robinson, made crazy statements on a porn website’s messaging board more than a decade ago. Robinson, who’s also the state’s sitting lieutenant governor, reportedly referred to himself as “a black NAZI” and a “perv.” He wrote about wanting to reinstate slavery, and he admitted to enjoying porn featuring people who are transgender, despite a record of deeply anti-trans comments. Robinson denied the story, despite a long-history of making similarly inflammatory comments. North Carolina Democratic Congressman Jeff Jackson, who’s running to be the state’...
2024-09-2022 min
What A DayNorth Carolina's Mark Robinson Extremism Revealed (Again)In a bombshell story Thursday, CNN reported that the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, Mark Robinson, made crazy statements on a porn website’s messaging board more than a decade ago. Robinson, who’s also the state’s sitting lieutenant governor, reportedly referred to himself as “a black NAZI” and a “perv.” He wrote about wanting to reinstate slavery, and he admitted to enjoying porn featuring people who are transgender, despite a record of deeply anti-trans comments. Robinson denied the story, despite a long-history of making similarly inflammatory comments. North Carolina Democratic Congressman Jeff Jackson, who’s running to be th...
2024-09-2022 min
The Piano Lesson: The Official PodcastThe Many Sides of BayardIn this, the final episode of our series, we look more closely at what it was like to be an openly gay Black man in the 1950s and how it affected Bayard's private life and public persona. Tre'vell invites Dr. Marcus Lee back to the podcast along with journalist and author, Ernest Owens, to discuss some of the more complicated aspects of Rustin's legacy. Rustin is streaming now on Netflix.The Official Rustin Podcast is a production of Netflix, Pineapple Street Studios and SlayzhonHost: Tre'vell AndersonProducer: Corey Antonio Rose
2024-03-1327 min
The Piano Lesson: The Official PodcastBringing Bayard to Life (with George C. Wolfe and Colman Domingo)Tre’vell Anderson speaks with director George C. Wolfe about bringing the world around Bayard to life on screen. They also discuss how the film’s score helped to depict Bayard’s inner monologue. Then we hear from Colman Domingo, who stars as Bayard Rustin in the film, about the sense of responsibility and purpose he felt while inhabiting this role. The Official Rustin Podcast is a production of Netflix, Pineapple Street Studios and SlayzhonHost: Tre'vell AndersonProducer: Corey Antonio RoseManaging Producer: Erin KellyMix engineer: Hannis Brown
2023-12-0141 min
The Piano Lesson: The Official PodcastThe Women of the Civil Rights Movement (with Dr. Ashley Farmer)In the third episode of The Official Rustin Podcast, host Tre’vell Anderson speaks with Dr. Ashley Farmer, historian of Black women’s history, intellectual history and radical politics, about the women of the Civil Rights movement. The ways they were overlooked, their true contributions, and what our celebrated civil rights leaders could have done to raise the platform of women at the time.The Official Rustin Podcast is a production of Netflix, Pineapple Street Studios and SlayzhonHost: Tre'vell AndersonProducer: Corey Antonio RoseManaging Producer: Erin Kell...
2023-11-2426 min
The Piano Lesson: The Official PodcastBayard Rustin’s Legacy (with Dr. Marcus Lee and Dr. Joyce Ladner)Tre’vell Anderson speaks with celebrated civil rights activist Dr. Joyce Ladner about her firsthand experience working alongside Bayard Rustin to organize the March on Washington. (She's played by actress Jules Latimer in the film.) But first, Tre'vell explores Bayard Rustin's legacy on the Morehouse campus in conversation with Dr. Marcus Lee, social scientist and writer with expertise in Black Studies - and a special connection to Rustin. Rustin is streaming now on Netflix. The Official Rustin Podcast is a production of Netflix, Pineapple Street Studios and SlayzhonHost: Tre'vell An...
2023-11-1735 min
The Piano Lesson: The Official PodcastCreating Bayard Rustin (with Toni-Leslie James)In this first episode of The Official Rustin Podcast, host Tre’vell Anderson sits down with renowned costume designer Toni-Leslie James to discuss her process of outfitting the world of the film Rustin, her use of color and style to communicate affinities, and which scene is her favorite - and why you should give it special attention.Rustin is streaming now on Netflix.The Official Rustin Podcast is a production of Netflix, Pineapple Street Studios and SlayzhonHost: Tre'vell AndersonProducer: Corey Antonio RoseManaging Producer: Er...
2023-11-1722 min
FANTIWSEO - Let's Hear It For The Boys (ft. Brian Michael Smith)This week, FANTI brings you another special installment of We See Each Other: The Podcast. We’ll be back next week to give you the usual good good! On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with actor, Brian Michael Smith.The star shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys...
2023-10-1249 minFANTIWSEO: Indicting Yourself (ft Angelica Ross and Imara Jones)**This week FANTI is passing the mic to We See Each Other: The Podcast while our show is on a short hiatus. But don’t worry, we’ll be back with all new episodes starting August 31st! This week, we have reached the end of the journey with the final episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome Pose and American Horror Story star, Angelica Ross. She speaks on the state of trans media representation, how comedy has been both a gift and curse for the trans community, and what it...
2023-08-241h 28
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastIndicting Yourself (ft. Angelica Ross and Imara Jones)This week, we have reached the end of the journey with the final episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome Pose and American Horror Story star, Angelica Ross. She speaks on the state of trans media representation, how comedy has been both a gift and curse for the trans community, and what it means to indict one’s self. Then, our hosts speak with political journalist and host of The Anti - Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones. Imara speaks on how trans representation in media has changed over time, going from...
2023-06-271h 26FANTIWSEO - The Black Trans Gaze (ft. Kristen Lovell and D. Smith)This week FANTI is passing the mic to We See Each Other: The Podcast. After you listen to the episode, make sure to check out Kristen Lovell’s The Stroll which premiered on Max the evening before this episode dropped.Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind...
2023-06-2259 min
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastLiving Nonbinary in a Binary World (ft. Devin-Norelle)In this, the penultimate episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, Tre’vell and Shar dive into the nonbinary pool, with all its pronouns. So what does it mean to call oneself nonbinary? Tre’vell reveals the journey they took before accepting and claiming themself. To further explore the nuances of being nonbinary, Shar and Tre’vell speak with the model and and host of PBS’ Brave Spaces Devin-Norelle (ze/zim/zis). Mentioned in the EpisodeLiving Non-Binary in a Binary Sports WorldJournalist Frankie de la CretazBrave Spaces (PBS)
2023-06-2046 min
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastThe Black Trans Gaze ft. Kristen Lovell and D. SmithHosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, Kokomo City, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of th...
2023-06-1358 min
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastLet's Hear It For The Boys (ft. Brian Michael Smith)On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with 9-1-1: Lone Star's, Brian Michael Smith. The actor shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys Don’t Cry, our hosts discuss how this practice creates further confusion and harm into the trans conversation. Then later, we Pass The Mic to our ev...
2023-06-0648 min
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastBefore and After "Jerry Springer" (ft. Mimi Marks and Hope Giselle)On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with iconic performer and alum of The Jerry Springer Show, Mimi Marks. Mimi recalls her time on Jerry, learning from her mistakes while in the public eye, and shares some advice for folks who may be new in their trans journey. And after, our hosts meet with activist and community organizer, Hope Giselle as she discusses how race and racism is left out of trans discourse, especially in media. But first, Tre’vell and Shar have some table - talk on the one, the onl...
2023-05-301h 09
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastPossibility Models (ft. Jaila Simms and Zeke Smith)On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss trans visibility within the reality tv realm with very special guests, Grammy award nominated artist and winner of MTV’s Diddy’s Making His Band, Qing Jaila Simms and writer, comedian, and Survivor: Game Changer key player, Zeke Smith. Both reality tv pioneers discuss their experience filming on set and navigating high visibility in the real world once the cameras stopped rolling. But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss “Possibility Models” or the first examples of queerness/transness in media that queer audiences may have related to growing up...
2023-05-231h 06
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastMake Them Know It (ft. Trace Lysette)In this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with special guest Trace Lysette, star of the critically acclaimed film Monica, as she shares her experience with the outpouring of love she’s received from audiences of the film, and what it may take for Hollywood to make more films centering trans characters. But first, we discuss cross - dressing characters in film and television, and how they’re oftentimes played by cishet men, like Tyler Perry or Martin Lawrence, who are able to profit greatly off of these character tropes; Later we hear from memb...
2023-05-1645 minFANTIWe See Each Other: Remain Teachable (ft. Lina Bradford)FANTI presents: Episode #2,“Remain Teachable” of We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by FANTI’s very own, award-winning journalist and authoress, Trev’ell Anderson, and FANTI MVP, award-winning journalist and media personality, Shar Jossell. Join the conversation on Trans visibility in media and go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther to share your thoughts. Mentioned In The Episode Soldier's Girl (2003) P - Valley (2020) Eden’s gardenCandis Cayne of Dirty Sexy MoneyLady BunnyLypsinkaIn The DollHouse With Lina If you want...
2023-05-1147 min
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastRemain Teachable (ft. Lina Bradford)In episode two of this limited series, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss the first trans characters who changed their perspective on transness in media. Then later, special guest actress, DJ, and dancer, Lina Bradford graces us and shares what it was like coming up during the club kid era, her career, and who in media influenced her the most. After that, folks from the Unique Woman’s Coalition share their thoughts on how trans visibility, or even the lack of trans visibility, can have an effect on audiences. Unlike with the book We See Each...
2023-05-0947 min
Black Queer Canon: The PodcastThe Kitchen TableIt’s the very first episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by FANTI’s very own, award-winning journalist and authoress, Trev’ell Anderson, and FANTI MVP, award-winning journalist and media personality, Shar Jossell. To jump start this limited series, our hosts give us a little bit of a primer, tabletalk style, into the #WSEO trans visibility discourse, with a discussion on who this book and podcast was really made for. Find us on IG: @SlayzhonWe made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOtherYou can buy We...
2023-05-0924 minFANTIPasifika Pride (ft.Kristian Fanene Schmidt)Special guest, Executive Director and Co - founder of PEAK, Kristian Fanene Schmidt joins FANTI in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. But first, jarrett poses the tough question: have you given yourself permission to be happy? That and a special announcement from Tre’vell about We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film, out May 9th.Watch Us On Youtube!Mentioned in this episodeAsia Jackson - An afro filipina and creator of the hashtag #MagandaMorenx,We See Each Other: The Podcast DIS/Honorable Mentions ...
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Black Queer Canon: The PodcastTrailerHere’s a sneak peak of what’s to come on We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by Journalists Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell, based on the book, We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film written by Tre’vell Anderson.
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