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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153. You're supposed to be ugly as a child featuring Julie Adenuga 18.11.2023 52:38

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we’re joined by the lovely Julie Adenuga to talk about her new show, 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!

152. It's not witchcraft, it's just bad luck 04.11.2023 1:01:47

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the celeb parents, Chris Kaba’s killer getting charged with murder, conversations around witchcraft, 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...

151. Struggle love is never worth it 28.10.2023 1:04:53

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about the ins and outs of struggle relationships. 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!

150. It's Will and Jada season...again 21.10.2023 51:27

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about all the news coverage Jada Pinkett Smith’s upcoming memoir is getting, a stay-at-home mum who wants a break, 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...

149. WE'RE BACCCCKKKKKK 14.10.2023 47:04

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! We’re back from our hiatus, and this week, we talk about; celebs getting political, burnout, 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!

148. Is it dangerous for Black people to dream? Featuring Adjani Salmon and Dani Moseley 22.07.2023 45:35

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! We're taking a little break but we HAD to come back to chat to the amazing Adjani Salmon and Dani Moseley from Dreaming Whilst Black. Make sure you watch the incredible series on BBC iplayer from July 24th or catch it on BBC3 at 10pm

147. It's a Black Mirror Special Episode! Featuring Paapa Essiedu and Anjana Vasan 20.06.2023 28:20

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146. Thrush: it can get you any time... Featuring Dominique Fishback 17.06.2023 39:04

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about; Olympic athlete Tori Bowie, our experiences with reproductive health, and Ada sat down for a chat with the wonderful Dominique Fishback about her role in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . If you’re a Black Mirror fan, stay tuned for our special episode com...

145. Ajike Owens, Tyler James Williams and The Idol 10.06.2023 59:56

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about; Tyler James Williams addressing speculations about his sexuality, Sam Levinson’s latest series, The Idol, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

144. A film with a talking crab does not need slavery...featuring Kelvin Harrison Jr, 03.06.2023 1:03:30

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about; Marcus Ryder criticising The Little Mermaid for not including slavery, Bill Cosby facing a new sexual assault lawsuit...and stick around until the end of the episode as we interview Kelvin Harrison Jr. on his new film Chevalier. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

143. What is the BEST Beyoncé album? featuring The Classic Manny 27.05.2023 59:41

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this special episode, we’re joined by the wonderful @theclassicmanny to chat about all things Beyoncé, ahead of The Renaissance World Tour stopping in London – ranking all her albums, sharing our visual predictions, and more! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod @adaenechi and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!

142. Should couples split everything 50/50? 20.05.2023 1:04:57

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; Prince Harry and Meghan’s chaotic car chase in New York City, Gabrielle Union revealing she splits everything 50/50 with Dwyane Wade, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

141. Beyoncé is back and life makes sense again 13.05.2023 1:01:01

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the first show in Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu’s reaction to having her name mispronounced on Jeremy Vine, the Tarte drama, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

140. Coronation, Jordan Neely, and is a little bit of cheating okay? 06.05.2023 1:01:03

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the killing of Jordan Neely on a New York Subway, the King’s Coronation long weekend, and more. (Skip to: Ada’s Beyoncé dream 1:00 The Coronation 11:00 Shoutouts 17:00 The news 32:00 Cheating chat 48:00) Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

139. Hoteps, Relaxers, and Incels 29.04.2023 1:02:35

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the killing of Rasheeda Williams, a 35-year-old trans woman from Atlanta, the rise in hair relaxer, Ada’s recent trip to Egypt, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

138. Maybe companies should stop hiring creepy men... 22.04.2023 52:52

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; Ralph Yarl, the 16-year-old who was shot after knocking on the wrong door of a home, Jonathan Majors getting dropped by his management, Morgan Freeman’s comments about being called African American, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

137. If someone tells you it’s racist, it probably is 15.04.2023 1:03:04

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week we talk about; an Essex pub having Golliwog dolls on display, a woman on TikTok whose roommate got a bit too close for comfort, the new Netflix series, Beef, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week! P.S. If you didn't believe Hanifah's crow fact, read this.

136. Reminder: Leave Black Women ALONE! 08.04.2023 55:28

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; the backlash Angel Reese faced during the NCAA National Championship, KSI using a racial slur in a recent video, the response to Quinta’s SNL monologue, and more. Don't forget BlackXellence is nominated for a Webby – vote here! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a grea...

135. Are the police good for anything? 25.03.2023 58:46

Welcome back to another episode of Seasoned Sessions. This week we discuss yet another report of the police being useless, Uganda's awful homophobic bill and of course the instant cult classic SWARM! Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

134. Why is the UK always bad vibes? 18.03.2023 59:29

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; Law Roach’s retirement, Damson Idris on the Snowfall press run, the MOTD fall out, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

133. The Oscar's special you didn't ask for 13.03.2023 32:22

Welcome back to our Seasoned Sessions Oscars special! In this sleep-deprived episode, we discuss; the night’s biggest wins and snubs, the looks on the champagne carpet, our winner predictions, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

132. If Jonathan Majors isn't masculine, then who is? 11.03.2023 58:27

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s special episode, we talk about; The UK’s new illegal immigration bill, the do’s and don’ts of dating, our predictions for this year’s Oscars, and more. Get in touch with us at  @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi,  and  @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

131. Zaya Wade, Hailey vs Selena and The Shade Room 04.03.2023 51:19

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s special episode, we talk about; Zaya Wade’s legal name change, The Shade Room deleting a photo of Doja Cat and posting about faith, Ada weighs in on the Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama, and more. Get in touch with us at  @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi,  and  @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

130. We can't always be Strong Black Women ft Judi Love 25.02.2023 40:55

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s special episode, we had a discussion with the wonderful Judi Love about her career, being a Black woman in the media industry, the impact Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has had on representation, and more. Get in touch with us at  @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi,  and  @its_hanifahh . Have a great week!

129. Rihanna is NEVER giving us that album now ft Tessa Thompson 18.02.2023 52:50

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! In this week’s episode, we talk about; Rihanna’s Superbowl performance and Vogue shoot, the family of George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren’t Blue , fighting against a book ban – and winning, and more. Plus Ada speaks to the amazing Tessa Thompson. Get in touch with us at  @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi,  and  @its_hanifahh . Have a great we...