Black People Love Paramore

Fan Mail

22 Dec 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Ryann Graham and Jewel Wicker read and answer letters sent by YOU, the listeners. Check out The Da...

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

11 Dec 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Ryann Graham and Jewel Wicker discuss the beloved Christmas classic, Dr. Suess’How The Grinch Stole Christmas, st...

Soul Food

24 Nov 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the classic film, Soul Food. They get into dysfunctional family dynamics, t...

As Told By Ginger

13 Nov 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nickelodeon cartoon show, As Told By Ginger. ...

Twitches

30 Oct 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss Twitches, starring Tia and Tamera Mowry, in its 20th year anniversary. Our ...

Twilight

16 Oct 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the Twilight franchise. They get into the books, cult following behind the ...

Gilmore Girls

02 Oct 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and guest co-host, journalist Clarissa Brooks, discuss the iconic TV show, Gilmore Gi...

TRL VS. 106 & Park

18 Sep 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss two of the biggest staples of pop culture of the early 2000s, MTV’s TRL a...

Miley Cyrus

04 Sep 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryann Graham discuss the incomparable Miley Cyrus - career, growing up in the pub...

Love Island S7 Reunion

26 Aug 2025

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In a special bonus episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham go over the Love Island S7 Reunion shenanigans.  Check out The Daily DirtyBuy M...

Pop Punk Turns 18

21 Aug 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker have a graduation ceremony for all our favorite emo & pop punk songs that turn 18 t...

Freaky Friday

07 Aug 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the beloved early 2000s teen cult classic, Freaky Friday starring Lindsay L...

Camp Rock

24 Jul 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the classic Disney Channel Original Movie franchise, Camp Rock starring Dem...

Big Brother

10 Jul 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss one of the longest standing reality TV shows of all time: Big Brother, in i...

Love Island S7 (Midseason, USA)

26 Jun 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the Love Island USA Season 7 midseason finale.   Check out The Daily Dir...

Paris is Burning / Ballroom Culture

12 Jun 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryan Gilyard discuss the ground breaking documentary, Paris is Burning in its 35t...

Black Romance

29 May 2025

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On this week’s episode, Co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker talk about all things Black Romance: media, books, and how the genre influences Bla...

Grey's Anatomy

15 May 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryan Gilyard discuss Shonda Rhimes’ medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy.  They tal...

The Met Gala

01 May 2025

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DISCLAIMER: We had some mic issues while recording this episode, so please level your audio volume accordingly. Thank you! On this week’s episode, ...

Spring Break

17 Apr 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryan Gilyard talk about SPRING BREAK! They reminisce about college days, spring break horror sto...

The Emancipation Of Mimi

03 Apr 2025

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On this week’s episode, Co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker give Mariah Carey her flowers for the 20th anniversary of one of her most criticall...

Astrology II

20 Mar 2025

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On this week’s episode, Co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker welcome the astrology new year aka Aries SZN by talking about Astrology. They discu...

A Goofy Movie

06 Mar 2025

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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryan Graham celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film, A Goofy Movie. The two get into Black co...

Wicked

20 Feb 2025

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On this week’s episode, Co - hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss Jon M. Chu’s 2024 Wicked. Our hosts get into Cynthia Erivo and Ariana G...

Kendrick Lamar

06 Feb 2025

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On this week’s episode, Co - hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker discuss the career of one of the greatest rappers of our generation - Kendrick La...

RIP TikTok

23 Jan 2025

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On this week’s episode, Co - hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the rise and fall of TikTok.*This episode was recorded before the “ban”...

A Word To Our Listeners

16 Jan 2025

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A word from our host, Sequoia Holmes. If you’ve been affected by the LA county fires or would like to help those who have: Follow @MutualAidLA for...

Spades / Games Ft. Kevito Clark & Joshua Pinkay

02 Jan 2025

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes Love, Peace, and Spades founder Kevito Clark and org resident host, Joshua Pinkay. Highlights ...

Panic! At The Disco FT. My Emo Diaries

19 Dec 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes Emo historian and author of the My Emo Diaries series, My Emo Diaries. The two discuss the care...

Manifestation FT. Ashley Chatman

05 Dec 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes actress and online fitness coach, Ashley Chatman to discuss the practice of “Manifestation.”...

Holiday Foods FT. Toya Coleman

21 Nov 2024

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love holiday foods featuring Toya Coleman (aka Toya from Harlem) from That Wasn’t In My Textbook ...

Love Is Blind SZN 7 FT. Garrick Bernard

07 Nov 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes and special guest, writer / comedian Garrick Bernard, discuss season 7 of Netflix’s Love Is Blind.   ...

Halloweentown FT. Amanda Layne Miller

24 Oct 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes Fangirl Central co-host, Amanda Layne Miller to talk all things Halloweentown. They get into th...

*NSYNC Ft. Aisha Harris

10 Oct 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes host of the NPR podcast, Pop Culture Happy Hour and author of the book WANNABE: Reckoning With ...

Sabrina Carpenter Ft. Jewel Wicker

26 Sep 2024

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On this week’s episode, BPLP fave, award-winning journalist Jewel Wicker joins host Sequoia Holmes in a conversation on the newest Princess of Pop: ...

TikTok Ft. Kaitlyn McNab

12 Sep 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes award-winning journalist and culture editor for Teen Vogue, Kaitlyn McNab, on the show to talk ...

Love Island USA Season 6 Ft. Sisters Who Watch

29 Aug 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes and Sisters Who Watch’s Shelby and Laura Holland discuss Love Island USA Season 6 reunion. Highlights...

Rap Beef Ft. Miles Gray

15 Aug 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes The Daily Zeitgeist podcast co-host and 90s encyclopedia, Miles Gray. The two discuss the cultu...

High School Musical FT. Amanda & Amber Miller

01 Aug 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes Fangirl Central hosts, Amanda and Amber Miller to talk all things High School Musical. They get...

Cults Ft. Traci Thomas

18 Jul 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes guest, writer and The Stacks podcast host, Traci Thomas on the show to talk about Cults! The tw...

Clueless Ft. Danielle Radford

03 Jul 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes and guest Tights and Fights co - host, Danielle Radford get into 1995’s Clueless. The two discuss the ...

Black People Love Pets Ft. Ella McLeod

20 Jun 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes and guest co - host, Comfort Creatures host, Ella McLeod chat about Pet parenting, Exotic pets, how Blac...

Black People Love Reality TV Ft. Dr. JonPaul Higgins & Jordan Daniels

06 Jun 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes sits down with the guests, co - hosts of the BFF: Black, Fat, Femme podcast, Dr. JonPaul Higgins and Jor...

Black People Love Online Dating Ft. Anwar White

23 May 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes sits down with Anwar White, the Get Your Guy dating coach. The two discuss dating app dos and don’ts, ...

Black People Love Friendship Ft. Danielle Bayard Jackson

09 May 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes sits down with author and The Friendship Expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson. The two dissect friendships, t...

[NSFW] Ft. Ify Nwadiwe

25 Apr 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes discusses Sex with guest co - host, Maximum Film Podcast host, Comedian, and Thot Dad, Ify Nwadiwe. The ...

We're Nominated for a Webby! Vote for Black People Love Paramore Podcast!

17 Apr 2024

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Vote here! https://wbby.co/41412N

Black People Love Country Music Ft. Jewel Wicker

11 Apr 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes dives into the world of country music with guest co - host, award - winning journalist and BPLP fan favo...

Black People Love Anime II Ft. NotWildlin, Garrick Bernard, & Chika Supreme

28 Mar 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes tackles Anime for the second time with the help of guest co - hosts, internet personality Wildlin Pierre...

Bonus Teaser: Black People Love Sequoia Holmes Ft. Jewel Wicker

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get a sneak peek into the Black People Love Paramore bonus content episode with your host, Sequoia Holmes, as the topic! Award - winning journalist...

Black People Love Warped Tour Ft. Christine Osazuwa

21 Mar 2024

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes along with guest co - host, Music executive Christine Osazuwa, talk about all things Warped Tour: Music,...

Black People Love Love Is Blind S6 Ft. Justine and Natasha (2 Black Girls, 1 Rose)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is love really blind? In this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes recaps the season 6 finale of Netflix’s Love Is Blind with guests co - hosts, Ju...

Black People Love True Crime ft. MaRah & Taz (Sistas Who Kill)

29 Feb 2024

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Are you a lover of true crime? On this week’s episode host Sequoia Holmes and co hosts of the acclaimed true crime podcast, Sistas Who Kill, MaRah a...

Black People Love Conspiracy Theories ft. Langston Kerman & David Gborie

15 Feb 2024

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Prepare to have your reality questioned, as we tackle the Mandela Effect and the bewildering collective memories that seem to unite us in confusion wi...

Black People Love The Cheetah Girls ft. Kalen Allen

01 Feb 2024

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Ever imagined yourself strutting down the bustling streets of New York City or twirling through the historic avenues of Barcelona as part of the iconi...

Black People Love Olivia Rodrigo ft. Jewel Wicker

18 Jan 2024

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Ever wonder how the raw emotions of teen angst translate into the music that defines a generation? Award-winning journalist Jewel Wicker joins us to u...

Black People Love Tattoos ft. Aaron Davis

21 Dec 2023

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Have you ever wondered what your ink says about you, or pondered the delicate dance between tattoos and personal identity? This time around, I sit wit...

Black People Love Day Time Talk Shows ft. Shar Jossell

07 Dec 2023

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in the audience of a live daytime talk show taping? Or maybe even entertain the thought of hosting...

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30 Nov 2023

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Make sure you tune in!

Black People Love Boy Meets World ft. Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn

23 Nov 2023

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We're in for a nostalgia trip as we welcome Adell Coleman and Anna Deshawn, creators of the "The Head Nod: Black Life at a PWI" podcast. Our spirited ...

Black People Love Love Is Blind ft. Tristan Hill & Kevin Chestnut

09 Nov 2023

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Let's embark on a journey through the rollercoaster world of dating and relationships with our special guests, Tristan and Kevin. Tune in and get engr...

Black People Love Bring It On ft. Sisters Who Watch

26 Oct 2023

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Welcome to another thrilling discussion on Black People Love Paramore. This time, I'm sharing the mic with Laura and Shelby from the Sisters Who Watch...

Black People Love The Golden Girls ft. Kid Fury

12 Oct 2023

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Join us for an episode jam-packed with nostalgic television reflections, spicy food takes, and fascinating character analyses! This episode features a...

Black People Love Mean Girls ft. Will Lawson & Jewel Wicker

28 Sep 2023

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Ever wonder who the meanest Mean Girl really is? Or analyzed the power dynamics in that high school drama? Today, we're here to do just that. Joined b...

Black People Love America's Next Top Model ft. Simone Polanen

14 Sep 2023

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Hold on tight as we take an exhilarating ride into the world of reality TV, specifically zeroing in on the iconic America's Next Top Model with our gu...

Black People Love Fall Out Boy ft. Furious Nae

31 Aug 2023

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SummaryListen in as we explore the fluid nature of our favorite songs and movies with our dynamic guest, content creator, and entrepreneur, Janae. We ...

Black People Love Paramore ft. Hayley Williams (!!!!!)

17 Aug 2023

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I mean... Hayley Williams is on Black People Love Paramore podcast... what more is there to say?Follow Sequoiahttps://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes...

Black People Love Reba ft. Laci Mosley

03 Aug 2023

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Buckle up for a wild ride as we sit down with the inimitable Laci Mosley, a comedic powerhouse and host of the popular podcast, Scam Goddess! We could...

Black People Love Tame Impala ft. Bridget Todd

20 Jul 2023

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Join us on a compelling journey through the fascinating realm of music and technology, as our distinguished guest, Bridget Todd, weaves her magic w...

Black People Love Lady Gaga ft. Taylor Coward

06 Jul 2023

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Grab your headphones and prepare to immerse yourself in a Gaga-filled conversation! This week, we welcome the co-host of When Magic Happens Podcast, T...

Black People Love My Chemical Romance ft. Jenay Zhyrov

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emo music fans, rejoice! On this episode, Sequoia & Jenay chat about the iconic band, My Chemical Romance, discussing their musical influence, their r...

Black People Love Coldplay ft. Edith (MM@TA) & Christine (ZULU)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we chat with Meet Me at the Altar's lead vocalist Edith, and ZULU's drummer Christine about Coldplay, Paramore, and their new Spotify Fre...

Black People Love Gossip Girl ft. Les Alfred & Terri Burns

25 May 2023

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Tired of hearing about the same relationship conversations? You're not alone! We sat down with our fabulous friends: Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl...

Black People Love Law & Order SVU ft. Asia Atkinson & Terrah LP

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an exciting episode as our friends Asia and Terrah share their thoughts on a range of topics, starting with why they believe Kim Kardashia...

Black People Love Real Housewives ft. Jewel Wicker & Ryann Graham

27 Apr 2023

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In this episode of Black People Love Paramore, we dive into a variety of topics with our guests Jewel Wicker and Ryann Graham. We discuss our opinions...

Black People Love The Hills ft. Jewel Wicker

13 Apr 2023

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Reality TV has become a major part of popular culture, with shows like The Hills and Laguna Beach becoming household names. These shows have been cred...

Black People Love Degrassi ft. Jazzmyne & Selorm

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode in a multi-part series themed around television shows that Black people love! Sequoia welcomes Selorm & Jazzyme to talk abou...

Black People Love Rom-Coms ft. Justin Richmond

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we're chatting about why Black people love romantic comedies with co-host of the Started From The Bottom podcast and host of Broken Recor...

Black People Love Hibachi ft. Jewel Wicker

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Black people don’t just love hibachi because it’s delicious, but also because of the spectacle of it. What more could you ask for than eating chic...

Black People Love Uno ft. Tiffany Sheri & Kevin Chestnut

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Love it or hate it, UNO is a game that commonly brings Black households and communities together. Over time, each family has recreated the standard ru...

Black People Love Phil Collins ft. Garrick Bernard

05 Jan 2023

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Phil Collins featuring Garrick Bernard

Black People Love Festivals ft. Sydnee Washington

22 Dec 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love festivals featuring Sydnee Washington.

Black People Love Podcasts/Talk Shows ft. Ellice Ellis

08 Dec 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love podcasts and talk shows featuring Ellice Ellis.

Black People Love Holiday Foods ft. Toya Coleman

24 Nov 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love holiday foods featuring Toya Coleman (aka Toya from Harlem) from That Wasn’t In My Textbook ...

Black People Love Hookah ft. Toya Coleman

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we're chatting about why Black people love hookah featuring Toya Coleman (aka Toya from Harlem) from That Wasn’t In My Textbook podcast...

Black People Love Phrases, Idioms, and Colloquialisms ft. FANTI's Tre’vell Anderson & Jarrett Hill

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we're chatting about why black people love phrases, idioms, and colloquialisms featuring Tre’vell Anderson & Jarrett Hill from FANTI P...

Black People Love Selena ft. Catt Harris

13 Oct 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Selena featuring Catt from Oh So Afro.Reality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a week I interv...

Black People Love Beauty/Barber Shops ft. Freddie Ransome & Michael Oloyede

29 Sep 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why black people love beauty/barber shops featuring guests Michael Oloyede and Freddie.Reality Life with Kate CaseyT...

Black People Love Princess Diana ft. Jewel Wicker

15 Sep 2022

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**Episode was recorded the day before Queen Elizabeth’s death**This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Princess Diana featuring reoc...

The Inspiration Behind "Black People Love Paramore" (Solo Episode)

01 Sep 2022

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This episode is a solo episode with host Sequoia Holmes, about her inspiration for starting Black People Love Paramore.Support this podcast at — htt...

Black People Love Ariana Grande ft. Folake Aina & Toyin Aina

18 Aug 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Ariana Grande featuring Toyin Aina and Folake Aina.Reality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a w...

Black People Love House Music ft. Jordan Coley & Ryann Graham

04 Aug 2022

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This episode we're chatting about house music & Beyoncé's Renaissance featuring Jordan Coley and Ryann Graham.Reality Life with Kate CaseyThree times...

Black People Love Self Care ft. Candy Washington

21 Jul 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love self care featuring Candy Washington.Sugar Pills: A Practical Guide to Self-Care: https://appl...

Black People Love Tony Hawk ft. Jet G

07 Jul 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Tony Hawk featuring Jet G.Reality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a week I interview directors...

Black People Love Twitter ft. Clarissa Brooks

23 Jun 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Twitter  featuring Jewel Wicker and Clarissa Brooks.Reality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a...

Black People Love Superstition ft. Les Alfred

09 Jun 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love superstition featuring Les Alfred from the Balanced Black Girl Podcast https://www.balancedbla...

Black People Love Kelly Clarkson ft. Selorm

26 May 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Kelly Clarkson featuring Selorm.Reality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a week I interview dir...

Black Women Love Jack Harlow(?) ft. Tiffany Sheri

12 May 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black women love Jack Harlow featuring Tiffany SheriReality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a week I interview d...

Black People Love Spider-Man ft. Mina Taylor

28 Apr 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Spider-Man  featuring Mina Taylor.Reality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a week I interview ...

Black People Love Kung Fu ft. Garrick Bernard

14 Apr 2022

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This episode we're chatting about why Black people love Kung Fu featuring guest Garrick Bernard from Freeform's Single Drunk FemaleReality Life with K...