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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201. Turning 27, Self Worth and Existing With Intention featuring David Larbi 30.11.2024 1:12:57

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This episode, we were joined by the lovely @davidlarbi to talk about mental health, living a mindful life, his upcoming book ‘Frequently Happy,’ and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

OUR 200TH EPISODE FEATURING CYNTHIA ERIVO 23.11.2024 19:52

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! To celebrate our 200th episode, we sat down with Cynthia Erivo for an emotional chat about Wicked. We discussed being vulnerable, the bond between the cast, believing in yourself, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh – have a great week!

199. Daily Mail, Sickle Cell and Allyship 16.11.2024 47:28

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the Daily Mail linking Harry and Meghan to the Archbishop of Canterbury abuse scandal, a man with sickle cell who died in police custody, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh and leave any questions for Honesty Hour on this form.

198. Trump, Melissa's Wardrobe & Legacy Nudes 09.11.2024 1:00:47

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the US election, Melissa’s Wardrobe’s pregnancy story, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh and leave any questions for Honesty Hour on this form.

197. Be the change you want to see Featuring Tobi Oredein 02.11.2024 1:09:26

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this BHM special, we sit down with Tobi Oredein, founder of Black Ballad to discuss her career journey, navigating parenting, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

196. I'm not Black, I work in finance 26.10.2024 40:41

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the Chris Kaba case, Quincy posting support of Diddy, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form.

195. Has society always been this violent? 19.10.2024 55:01

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Yung Filly’s rape charge, Spice Girl Mel B campaigning for hair diversity in emojis, the state of the world, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form.

BHM Special: Stop curating your life...Ft Kimberley Cumberbatch 16.10.2024 1:03:45

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this BHM special, we sit down with Kimberly Cumberbatch, to talk about her podcast Out Of Office, her career journey, and growing up before social media too over everyone’s lives, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great we...

BHM Special: Why does the world look down on Black food? Ft Kiano Moju 09.10.2024 1:19:27

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we’re joined with the talented recipe developer and author Kiano Mojo, who draws on the rich flavours of her Kenyan and Nigerian heritage. We discuss getting creative with food, trying different cuisines, and try to get to the bottom of why Brits aren’t experimental with new flavours. Follow Kiano at @kianomoju, and get in touch with us at @seasonedses...

194. Why are Black women everyones saviours? 05.10.2024 48:41

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Mr Prada, updates to the Diddy case, KSI not showering, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form.

193. Why is the UK allergic to change? 28.09.2024 55:43

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Naomi Campbell getting banned from her charity trustee role, a Love is Blind contestant who turned down a job for her future husband, LOVE, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like u...

192. The "Uppity African", Diddy and ShxtnGigs 21.09.2024 57:10

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the comments James and Fuhad of Shxtsngigs made on Andrew Schulz’s podcast, Diddy’s sex trafficking charges, Tyla at the VMA's, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss...

191. Shannon Sharpe, Kendrick Lamar & Stop policing our language 14.09.2024 57:49

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Shannon Sharpe’s Instagram Live mishap, Diane Abbot reminiscing about dating Jeremy Corbyn, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form.

190. Why is femicide on the rise? 07.09.2024 59:40

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss the murder of Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, the Ice Spice and Cleotrapa drama, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

189. Why are Black people seen as a risk? 31.08.2024 45:26

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss the response to the Notting Hill Carnival, an update in the Breonna Taylor case, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

188. is carnival really for everyone 24.08.2024 1:00:57

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival, a woman who died after having a mummy makeover in Turkey, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

187. The UK is burning and we're barely holding on 10.08.2024 1:02:12

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the recent race riots in the UK, Nelly getting arrested for drug possession, and more Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form.

186. It's defund the police everyday of the week 27.07.2024 53:24

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about the killing of Sonya Massey, Kamala Harris, and more Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form.

185. The internet is making it harder to gatekeep 20.07.2024 50:20

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss Amber Rose coming out to support Trump, Maya Jama and Stormzy’s amicable breakup, gatekeeping, and more. Please leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠ ⁠this form.⁠⁠ Get in touch with us at ⁠@seasonedsessionspod,⁠ ⁠@adaenechi,⁠ and ⁠@its_hanifahh⁠ . Have a great week!

184. Why does the world HATE women? 12.07.2024 57:18

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss the sexism that continues to overwhelm our society, New York’s revolutionary implementation of the ~wheelie bin~ and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Have a great week!

183. Do men cheat to heal their inner child? 06.07.2024 54:46

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk all about the general election, the motivations behind cheating, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week!

182. What would happen if you gave Black people superpowers? Featuring Rapman and Tosin Cole 29.06.2024 31:35

This week on Seasoned Sessions we're joined with the creator of the new Netflix series "Supacell" Rapman and the star of the show Tosin Cole. If you haven't watched the series and don't want any spoilers don't listen just yet but come back after episode 4!

181. OBE, Nara Smith, Recreational Drugs 22.06.2024 55:00

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we discuss Michelle Charters, the director of the International Slavery Museum, recieving an OBE, Nara Smith’s latest scandal, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Have a great week!

180. The Olympics, Euros and Fenty Hair featuring Pip from Goal Diggers Podcast 15.06.2024 53:40

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by our lovely friend Pip, cohost of Goal Diggers podcast to discuss the Euros, the Olympics, and more. Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Have a great week!

179. Ray J, Therapy Language & Ice Cream Men 08.06.2024 58:41

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the newborn baby abandoned in an East London park, Ray J’s appearance on Club Shay Shay, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Leave any questions/problems/thoughts you’d like us to discuss in ⁠this form.⁠ Have a great week!