Seasoned Sessions

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Seasoned Sessions is a weekly discussion where two of Seasoned’s producers – Hanifah and Ada – chat about the Black news and trending topics of the week. From music and entertainment to politics, Ada and Hanifah’s conversations delve into topics that are sometimes overlooked in media, and the Seasoned Sessions podcast will celebrate blackness in spaces where it's often uncredited. Seasoned is a channel dedicated to creating and sharing content that resonates with the Black British experience.

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276. Kylian Mbappé, The Cheetah Girls & JUSTICE FOR INDUSTRY 11.07.2026 57:45

Welcome to another episode of Seasoned Sessions! This week Ada & Dean discuss the suspicious case of Nolan Xavier Wells, the racism Kylian Mbappé has endured and of course the Cheetah Girls reuniting.

275. Chris Brown, Serena Williams & Don't We Think Dean Looks Like Kylian Mbappé? 04.07.2026 36:30

Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions. Apologies the camera seems to be a little soft in focus, the Wednesday crazies got the better of us. This week Ada & Dean discuss Serena Williams return to tennis, Chris Brown getting his just desserts and white working class children are apparently doing worse in school

274. Yet ANOTHER Prime Minister, World Cup & Put The AI DOWN! 27.06.2026 32:28

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week Ada & Dean discuss the UK getting ANOTHER Primer Minister, Djed Spence & the world is burning...literally. Stay safe and hydrated!

273. Belfast, Mr World Wide & Justice for Kohen Wiley 20.06.2026 59:38

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, did you miss us? This week Ada & Dean discuss the Belfast riots over the past couple of weeks, Tyra Banks wanting to sue Netflix, Black funerals and the unfortunate murder of 1 year old Kohen Wiley.

272. We Always Said Abolish The Police But No One Wanted To Listen 06.06.2026 1:06:34

This week on Seasoned Sessions Ada & Dean dive into the fall out after the tragic death of Henry Nowak, Jay Z's cloud bob and what is going on with the balloons guys?!

271. Black Tennis Players, Comedy Recession & It's About Time Students Got Punished For Racism 30.05.2026 45:47

Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions in this glorious heat wave. This week Ada & Dean discuss Kevin Hart's double down on his comedy roast, Naomi Osaka's dinner for Black tennis players & the rise in school expulsions in the UK because of racism.

270. Justice For Yves Sakila, Brighton Deaths & Should We Be Honest About Accent Bias In The UK? 23.05.2026 33:12

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week Ada & Dean discuss the unfortunate deaths of the three sisters found on Brighton Beach, the killing of Yves Sakila in Ireland and whether Ava Hirons & Zach Nobles wish to change their future children's accent is rooted in racism.

269. Kevin Hart, Lupita Nyong'o & Black Brits Are Not Trying To Take Black American Roles 16.05.2026 45:43

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week Ada & Dean discuss the Kevin Hart roast, Elon Musk foaming that Lupita Nyong'o has been cast in The Odyssey and whether Black Brits are really gunning for Black American acting roles....spoiler, they're not.

268. Met Gala, Covid 2.0 & Why Are Dogs Allowed In Restaurants These Days? 09.05.2026 38:51

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week Ada and TV's Dean Webster chat about whether celebs should have attended the Met Gala, the colonisations of Jamaican beaches, and why are dogs allowed absolutely everywhere these days?

267. Megan Thee Stallion, 12000 Women & The Victoria Beckham Theory 02.05.2026 41:50

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week Ada & Dean discuss why men feel Megan Thee Stallion should feel embarrassed, ray j allegedely sleeping with 12000 women and Ada's Victoria Beckham theory

266. The Adultification Of Black Children, Michael Criticism & RielleUK 25.04.2026 58:02

Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions! In this episode Ada & Dean discuss the rising rate of stop and search on Black children, the Michael biopic criticism and the unfortunate, altercation between two UK influencers this past week.

265. Usher/Chris Brown Tour, Michael Jackson & Ada Is A Bride 18.04.2026 1:00:45

Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions! This week Ada is joined by TV's Dean Webster as they discuss the upcoming Usher & Chris Brown tour, Michael Jackson biopic backlash and of course, Ada's wedding.

264. Kanye West Continues, Coco Gauff & We Ain't Ever Getting Reparations 11.04.2026 42:58

Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions! Hanifah is still away this week, but no worries, we have the fan favourite TV's Dean Webster to step in and chat through the latest stories of the week! Let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments!

263. Love Island Drama, Zendaya's Privacy & Kanye West At Wireless 04.04.2026 54:53

Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions. This week Ada is joined by special guest Kido as Hanifah is off unwell for a while. This week the podcast chats Kanye West being booked for Wireless festival, the current Love Island fallout with Whitney, Scott & Belle, and of course Zendaya.

262. Squirrel Apocalypse, JAŸ-Z the ethical billionaire & Natural Hair Community 28.03.2026 38:41

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about JAŸ-Z’s interview with GQ, the most recent discourse surrounding natural hair, and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

261. Teyana Taylor, Mary Seacole, Black Music Runs The UK 20.03.2026 42:40

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about The Oscars, Black music in the UK, and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

260. Terrence Howard, Timothée Chalamet & Leave Rihanna Alone! 14.03.2026 49:51

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Rihanna’s home being shot at, Ballerina Misty Copeland’s response to Timothée Chalamet’s comments about the ballet, and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week! **Ps. Apologies for the visuals ~ we're currently between shooters**

259. DEI Isn't Just About Black People! Featuring Dean Webster 07.03.2026 41:19

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, Ada is joined by TV's Dean Webster to discuss Ghetts' conviction, the reopening of a sickle cell unit and British television journalists of colour revealing the apartheid like conditions they've had to work in. Let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments!

258. The BAFTAs & My Father's Shadow! Featuring Akinola Davies Jnr 28.02.2026 1:13:56

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the controversy the BBC are facing after including a racial slur in the broadcast, and with also joined by Akinola Davies Jr, director of My Father’s Shadow, whose BAFTA acceptance speech was edited from the TV broadcast. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

257. Aliens Exist, ANTM & Football Is Still Racist 21.02.2026 47:45

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Barack Obama apparently confirming the existence of aliens, Tyra Banks and the Netflix documentary, and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

256. The Superbowl Is Black History, Beauty Standards & Eni Aluko 14.02.2026 44:52

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Bad Bunny’s Superbowl performance, the latest in Eni Aluko’s football pundit comments, and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

255. Grammys, Epstein Files & Maybe All Conspiracy Theories Are Real? 07.02.2026 45:03

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about this year’s Grammys, the release of the Epstein Files, and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

254. Stepping Into Joy & Defiance with Jill Scott 31.01.2026 41:07

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week Ada is joined with Grammy winning singer songwriter Jill Scott! Settle in as they discuss Jill Scott's career, manifestations and her new album To Whom This May Concern

253. AFCON, Jenga & Shock: Hair Relaxers Are Killing Us 24.01.2026 44:27

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the AFCON final, with Senegal winning against Morocco, relaxers being linked to fibroids and cancer, and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

252. Teyana Taylor, ICE & Bad Mind Activity 17.01.2026 56:38

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions and HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week we talk about; the discussions about One Battle After Another, the violence of ICE in the USA our ins and outs for 2026, and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!