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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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!

251. GOOD BLACK NEWS FROM 2025! 27.12.2025 1:02:31

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about our favourite news stories, events, and people of 2025. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . We'll be back in January; Happy New Year!

250. Russell Simmons, Lurker & Is Timothée Flying Too Close To The Sun? 20.12.2025 47:36

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about; Russell Simmons claims that his ex-wife, Kimora Lee, is keeping his (adult) children from him, a journalist claiming that Jane Goodall told her Prince Harry referred to his son as his "little African child," and more. Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

249. Diddy, Sinners Hate & Never Stop Trying 13.12.2025 45:33

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about; Variety’s latest Sinner’s snub, 50 Cent's “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Netflix documentary, a GROUNDBREAKING tortilla chip revelation, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

248. Fashion, Cynthia Erivo, and low brain activity 06.12.2025 46:12

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about: Advent calendars, the discourse surrounding Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on the Wicked press tour, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

247. Preserving History, Lupita Nyong'o & The Mormon Wives 29.11.2025 57:46

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about; Lupita Nyong'o opening up about the roles she was offered after her Oscar win, Layla from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

246. Nicki Minaj, Burna Boy & The Danish Deception 22.11.2025 51:37

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about; Nicki Minaj speaking about persecutions of Christians in Nigeria, a woman who married a man who pretended to be a Danish prince, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

245. Racism In The Cinema, Christmas Number 1 & Bald Men 15.11.2025 47:37

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about; Mariah Carey facing backlash for her Christmas advert, an incident we faced at a screening of The Running Man, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

244. Embarrassing Boyfriends, The Shade Borough & Selling Sunset 08.11.2025 1:06:17

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about; if having a boyfriend is really as embarrassing as Vogue is saying, the stabbing of 11 people on a British train, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

243. Prostrate Cancer UK, Standing On Business & We Have A Wedding To Plan 25.10.2025 48:33

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, featuring our brand new sign! This week, we talk about ADA’s ENGAGEMENT!! We also discuss some news. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

242. Why Don't Black Footballers Go On Strike? 18.10.2025 42:08

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about The London Film Festival, racism during the Premier League, Lenny Henry calling for reparations, and more! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!