Smart Funny & Black Productions
Episodes
Side Effects of Being a Black Lesbian with Sam Jay
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, comedian/writer Sam Jay (SNL) graciously shares her personal experience to give us some insight into a nuanced space of sexual identity.
Side Effects of the Creative Process
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I do a deep dive into the how-to of bringing an idea to fruition. Pick up your copy of my book Small Doses: Potent Truths for Every Day Us...
Side Effects of doing LeVar Burton's podcast, Stories With Friends!
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amanda guests on LeVar Burton's podcast, LeVar Burton Reads: Stories With Friends! In Stories with Friends, LeVar invites one of his friend...
Side Effects of Professionalism Part 2
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue our conversation and answer your questions about working in the work place.
Side Effects of Professionalism Part 1
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we write the handbook on how to work in the workplace.
SD Replay: Side Effects of Being a Black Woman in Hollywood (with Cree Summer)
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in honor of the iconic Cree Summer (“A Different World”) being an incredible guest on the most recent Smart Funny & Black, we're re...
Side Effects of Fatherhood (with Dwayne “DW” Wright)
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by bass player, Music Director for, “Smart Funny & Black”, and father of two boys, Dwayne “DW” Wright to get a mi...
Side Effects of Money
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some people got to have it.Some people really need it.This week we talk why we, do things, good things, do bad things with it; the almighty dollar!
Side Effects of Cancel Culture
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we examine why we’re so quick to Diddy crop people these days and ways we can change to create change.
Side Effects of Ambition (with Amanda de Cadenet)
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by a fellow namesake, and friend, Amanda de Cadenet (host of, “The Conversation”) to discuss how and why being an overachie...
Side Effects of Being Difficult
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we delve into the tough part of being labelled a tough cookie.
Side Effects of Addiction (with Raphael Saadiq)
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, music icon and legend Raphael Saadiq sits down to talk addiction, a reoccurring theme on his new album Jimmy Lee, available August 23.
Side Effects of going on Tour Again
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I give the sweet (and not so sweet) and low down of the Smart Funny & Black: U Kno the Vibeonics 101 tour.
Side Effects of Cannabis with Fab 5 Freddy
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with the legend himself Fab 5 Freddy to talk about his Netflix film “The Grass is Greener” and get lifted on all things Mary...
Side Effects of Triggers
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look down the barrel of those pesky occurrences that remind us of traumas and explore how to manage our own and others’!
Side Effects of Shame with Jameela Jamil
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jameela Jamil, comedian and star of NBC's The Good Place cuts through the fat on shame, shaming, and how to shame shaming.
SD Replay: Side Effects of Being a Cancer
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in honor of my birthday, we're bringing back an episode from last year for the uber sensitive, oh so loyal, consummate homebodies, THE CANC...
Side Effects of Being a Workaholic (with Chris Redd) LIVE from Clusterfest!
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, coming at you from Clusterfest for the first ever live episode of Small Doses, Chris Redd joins us to talk about being a workaholic.
Side Effects of Knowing Your Worth (with Yamaneika Saunders) Part 2
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue our conversation with comedian Yamaneika Saunders about what it means to value yourself and not be shortchanged.
Side Effects of Knowing Your Worth (with Yamaneika Saunders) Part 1
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, comedian Yamaneika Saunders joins us to discuss what it means to value yourself and not be shortchanged. Come back next week for the rest o...
Side Effects of NGMFU
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First it was an Instagram post, now it’s a hit song. Behold, the story behind, N****s Got Me F'd Up.https://music.apple.com/us/album/n-s-got-me-fd-u...
Side Effects of the Game of Thrones Finale
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Winter has come and gone, but there’s still so much left to say.
Side Effects of Reading with LeVar Burton - Part 2
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A continuation of our conversation with the man, the myth, the legend LeVar Burton, about literature, life and Geordi La Forge.
Side Effects of Reading with LeVar Burton - Part 1
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the man, the myth, the legend LeVar Burton joins us to talk about literature, life and Geordi La Forge. Come back next week for Part 2!
Side Effects of Being a Token (with Sal Masakela)
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sal Masakela, host/modern-day Black renaissancer, joins us to discuss the nuances attached to the unique position of being in a unique posi...
Side Effects of Communication
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we begin a conversation about conversations.
Side Effects of Game of Thrones
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I swore by the old Gods, and the new, that when Winter came we would dedicate an episode to the most epic television show of all time. As a Lannister ...
Side Effects of Self-Care (with Christina Rice)
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we keep the good vibes rolling with our guest, Christina Rice founder of OmNoire, a social wellness community for women of color, as we expl...
SD Revisited: Side Effects of Dating an Artist (with Lauren London)
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the tragic passing of Nipsey Hussle, we pay tribute with a re-airing of this episode featuring Lauren London, actress and wife of the slai...
Side Effects of Pursuing Positivity
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore how to lighten the mood, bring out the sun, and smell the flowers while still maintaining a realist view on this real-ass life.
Side Effects of Being a Radical Black Artist (with Tongo Eisen-Martin)
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tongo Eisen-Martin gets on the mic to wax poetic about what it really means to be a creative change agent.
Side Effects of The Red Pill Podcast
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I visit Van Lathan’s (TMZ) The Red Pill podcast to address the false headline spread by BlackSportsOnline.com and discuss the bigger conv...
Side Effects of Narcissists (with Candice Thompson)
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by comedian Candice Thompson to discover the truth behind the mystery of your friendly neighborhood egomaniac.
Side Effects of Fame
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take the glam out of the glamorous life in exchange for kicking the actual facts of celebrity.
Side Effects of Family (with Sharufa Rashied-Walker)
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, designer Sharufa Rashied-Walker (JINAKI.net) sits down with us and relates on what makes your relatives more than just blood and your frien...
Side Effects of Being A Comedian Part 2
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda continues the conversation going with DMTs on where to find the funny and how to let it find you.
Side Effects of Being A Comedian Part 1 (with Roy Wood Jr.)
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, one of Amanda’s favorite comedians, Roy Wood Jr. (Daily Show), stops by to dig into where to find the funny, and how to let it found you....
Side Effects of Pan Africanism, Part 2 (with Noma Dumezweni and Michaela Coel)
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our episode with Noma Dumezweni (Hermione “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”) and Michaela Coel (“Chewing Gum”) on what it means to...
Side Effects of Pan Africanism, Part 1 (with Noma Dumezweni and Michaela Coel)
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we bring Noma Dumezweni (Hermione “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”) and Michaela Coel (“Chewing Gum”) together for a three...
Side Effects of a Crush
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is for the undercover lovers who are in long distance likes with the people sitting next to them.
Side Effects of Social Media (with Tess Finkle)
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by my publicist, Tess Finkle of Metro PR to explore how likes, hashtags, retweets and more have come to rule our analog lives...
Side Effects of Self Doubt (with Jordan Carlos)
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan Carlos (Guy Code, The Nightly Show) joins us and keeps it really fucking honest about questioning your own worth and how to not let ...
Side Effects of Being a Cat Lady
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week is for all my folks who know that even tho they get a bad rap for being sketchy, and clawing you if you scratch em wrong, our feline friends...
Side Effects of the Holidays
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we get festive for that special time of year full of funny style family members, exes resurfacing, and of course, holiday cheer!
Side Effects of Doing a Special
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I did a standup special, muhfuckas! January 26th on HBO.
Side Effects of Dating an Artist (with Lauren London)
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by actress Lauren London to unpack the complex intricacies of dating a creative, aka a weirdo.
Side Effects of Not Having Kids
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss what life is like in the no kids lane, and the unique exchanges, lifestyle, and expectations that come along with choosing not to...
Side Effects of Travel (with Demetria Lucas)
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week your other favorite source for self help from the hip and travel maven, Demetria Lucas talks the fun of jet setting and the value of getting...
Side Effects of Being an Oreo (with Michael James Scott)
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Broadway star Michael James Scott joins us to talk what it is to be a black person but not embraced by the black community because of a dif...
Side Effects of Toxic Masculinity Pt. 2
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue the conversation on toxic masculinity (without Dondre), and touch on what makes a man-basher, dealing with mansplainers, and cl...
Side Effects of Toxic Masculinity, Pt. 1 (with Dondré Whitfield)
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, “Queen Sugar,” and “The Cosby Show’s” Dondré Whitfield joins us to go head to head in a 2pt extravaganza episode identifying, ch...
Side Effects of College (with Ashley Blaine Featherson)
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re getting scholarly on y’all!! “Dear White People’s” Ashley Blaine Featherson joins us to talk all things collegiate and the p...
Side Effects of Living in Modern America
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that this country is submerging into trying times. This week we discuss how the dysfunctional state of the union is affecting the sta...
Side Effects of Moving
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Amanda upgrading from her apartment to a house this week’s episode is all about the stress, the excitement, and necessity of moving!
Side Effects of Style (with Bryon Javar)
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we take it to your closets and the runway, talking all things fashion and flavaful with our guest, stylist to the stars, Bryon Javar!
Side Effects of Loneliness
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If ya think you’re lonely now...then you need to listen to this episode. We cozy up to the realities of feeling like an island and how to manage the...
Side Effects of Great Sex
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aww sookie sookie now, this episode we smack it up flip it rub it down and get into the ins and outs (and ins and outs) of experiencing Sexcellence at...
Side Effects of Ending a Frienship (with Toni Trucks)
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by CBS “Seal Team’s”, Toni Trucks as we get into the sad reality of handling the hows, whats, and timing of when a frie...
Side Effects of Going on Tour
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! A lot can happen in a month, especially when you’ve been touring the country, and Amanda has got all the good, the bad, and the funny ...
Side Effects of Being in Your 30s
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On our last episode of the season, we pay homage to the decade of your 30s! If you’re wondering if you’re where you should be, how you’ll get wh...
Side Effects of Being Woke (with Kendrick Sampson)
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome actor/activist, Kendrick Sampson (HTGAWM; Vampire Diaries) and discuss self care, hoteps, idealism, and the many things that come...
Side Effects of a Breakup
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there and know what it’s like. The tears, the drunk texts, the sad music. Yup! This episode will hit home for a lot of folks as we ...
Side Effects of Having Anxiety
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In an effort to address the topic without genralizing it since, it shows up different for everyone who suffers from it, this week, is a super personal...
Side Effects of Being Outspoken (with Luvvie Ajayi)
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s, “Side Effects of Being Outspoken” keeps it 100 about the professional and personal repercussions of speaking your truth with best s...
Side Effects of Being A Cancer
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for the uber sensitive, oh so loyal, consummate homebodies, THE CANCERS! In honor of my birthday, I’m doing an entire episode dedica...
Side Effects of Free Speech (with Natasha Korgaonkar)
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we take the more serious route to get to the nitty gritty of the 1st Amendment. My friend, Natasha Korgaonkar former lawyer with the NAAC...
Side Effects of Being an Independent Woman
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for the ladies, doin the damn thang, handlin’ their own biz, and making moves! We’re diving in to the ups, downs, and every where ...
Side Effects of Being a Nerd (with Ron Funches)
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s for all my fellow brainiacs out there who want to know everything! Comedian Ron Funches joins and we give you full geek life.
Side Effects of White Women
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode that may touch some nerves but is about elevation. In a world where it seems like daily, many white women are exercising their priv...
Side Effects of Platonic Friendships Pt. 2 (with Brandon Victor Dixon)
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this part 2 of our platonic friends episode, Brandon Victor Dixon joins us to talk all about the facts and fiction of our own platonic friendship...
Side Effects of Platonic Friendships Pt. 1 (without Brandon Victor Dixon)
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special 2 pt episode! In part one we get into the nitty gritty from the friend zone to those homie/lover/friendships. In part two my true ...
Side Effects of Being West Indian (with Yvette Noel-Schure)
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to all my people of Caribbean descent! WAVE YA FLAG! We talk all tings from cultural differences, growing up with West India...
Side Effects of Owning Your Own Business (with Melody Ehsani)
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re dealing with the ups and downs of Being you’re own CEO! With guest, designer Melody Ehsani, we get to the nitty gritty on runnin y...
Side Effects of Being a Multihyphenate
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone with hella passions or trying to figure out their passion this episode is for you. We take a look at the life of the Jack of all Trades, ad...
Side Effects of Toxic Relationships (with J. Winans)
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we wade into the murky triflin’ shady waters of them folks that bring you nothing but trouble! R&B artist and producer, J Winans stops...
Side Effects of Being Broke (with Retta)
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode tackles the wackness of lacking funds. Retta, Star of NBCs “Good Girls” and “Parks and Recreation” stops thru and we get down to ...
Side Effects of Being an Only Child
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we get into the solo dolo world of the only child. Dispelling the myth of an ability to share, breaking down what alone time really means...
Side Effects of Fuckboys (with James Bland)
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Y’all been waiting for this one! In an effort to rid the world of them. We go in on the whos, whats, and whys of F***bois! Chiming in is, James Blan...
Mini - Phrases I Hate
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This mini episode is all about over uses phrases that I can’t stand! From “Can I Pick Your Brain?” to “Do You date regular guys?” and more I...
Side Effects of Working With Your Friends (with King Bach)
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk all about the pros and cons of working with the homies! Actor and comedian King Bach slides through to talk about internet vs. IRL p...
Side Effects of Being an Extrovert
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for all the folks who’ve been told they’re “too much” “extra” or “doing the most”! We shed light on why makes a showof...
Side Effects of Being a Realist
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a pessimist? Or are you simply objective? This week we go to a whole new level of real and get in the mindset of folks who see through the len...
Side Effects of Being a Black Woman in Hollywood (with Cree Summer)
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Small Doses is a special one. Iconic actress and voice over artist, Cree Summer (“A Different World”) drops ALL THE GEMs about the...
Side Effects of the Ho Phase (with DeWanda Wise)
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk sexual freedom and how that phase impacts women’s bodies, relationships, and perspectives! DeWanda Wise, star of Netflix & S...
Side Effects of Being Type A (with John Early)
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This show is dedicated to the high functioning folks! We’ll gem drop on perfectionists vs. overachievers, give insight on dealing with these kinds o...
Side Effects of Being an Innovator (with Robert Glasper)
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about folks taking a leap into the creative unknown! We talk how to stay motivated and keep your ideas fresh and get some insight ...
Side Effects of Sexual Harassment (with Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson)
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode speaks to the where, whys, and whats of the current household topic of Sexual Harassment. We also, gem drop on when a Holla becomes Cat...
Side Effects of The Curve (with Bresha Webb)
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Small Doses, it's all about giving and receiving Rejection. Find out how to know if you've been curved or dissed, how to perfect using th...
Side Effects of Insecurity
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Small Doses with Amanda Seales! In our first episode, we're talking all about insecurity, covering everything from arrogance vs. confidence...