The Amanda Seales Show

Amanda is celebrating Hip Hop Appreciation Day with a game she's playing with DJ Supreme. A huge part of hip-hop is the producer, and many of the best beats come from sampling classic tracks. So DJ Supreme’s gonna play an original song, and Seales has to guess which artist or song sampled it. Welcome to the art of sampling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many, hip-hop is seen as a capitalist way to escape the hood, but at its core, it’s an artform built on literary techniques.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Up Goes to Next Level Parenting G Herbo Is breaking generational curses of manhood on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 2 stream Let Down A Different Kind of Cry Baby After taking an L in the battle with Kendrick Lamar, Drake is suing Universal Music Group and Spotify for alleged involvement in the battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s National Cake Day, and we’re serving up a slice of insightful commentary and thought-provoking stories! On today’s episode, we explore why Black people love Cadillacs and how this iconic car brand became a symbol of pride and resilience within the African American community. Motivational speaker GW Sedberry Jr. shares how these vehicles helped save the company and solidified their place in Bl...

Motivational speaker GW Sedberry Jr is breaking down why African Americans had such an affinity for Cadillacs and how they saved the company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for – voting and venting! This is your opportunity (and mine) to vent about anything related to voting – contemplating who should get your vote. Vexed about certain laws being voted on in your city? We wanna hear about it! It’s time to vent. Let’s go to the phone lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Up Goes To Seeing How Thins Thing Plays Out A Cruise Line is offering an "escape' from the Trump Presidency with multi-year packages Let Down Goes To Busted Bursar TSU is asking for a refund check back that it gave to a student a year prior See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Amanda Seales Show Podcast, Amanda talks with Attorney Kamilah Moore and reparations activist Chad Brown about the fight for reparations and what is at stake for the future.   We also dive into the ongoing fallout from Jussie Smollett’s charges being dropped—why does controversy still surround him? Plus, Republicans are targeting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, an...

Kendrick Lamar’s latest album takes center stage as he names and calls out industry figures, sparking conversation on its impact.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Big Up, Let Down segment, we’ve got some real talk and wild stories. First, an unsung hero in Boulder, Colorado, swapped out typical traffic signs for some blunt advice, like one reminding drivers to “Get Off Your Damn Phone” and another that says, “Don’t Kill Any Kids Today.” Then, the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Explorer of the Seas got a little too adventurous while sailing from...

Republicans are targeting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, and some US representatives are speaking out against these moves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Black Joy Friday , we celebrate uplifting stories from the Black community and comedian, actor writer and producer Jackie Fabulous joins the For the Record segment. Jackie joins Amanda to explore the records that have shaped his journey, blending nostalgia with soulful insights into his life and career. DJ Supreme and Amanda Seales to hit you with the Black Spin, where they talk about...

In 1939 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 19,000 people crowded in the arena in support for the Nazis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, writer, actor and producer Jackie Fabulous is back on TASS for For the Record. Jackie tells Amanda which songs had an impact on her life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is time for DJ Supreme and Amanda Seales to hit you with the Black Spin, where they talk about music. They talk about which rapper's verse surprised them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Amanda Seales Show, comedian Jackie Fabulous joins the group to discuss some of the week’s top headlines and personal hot takes. First up, President-elect Donald Trump announces he will nominate TV personality and heart surgeon Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a decision that raises questions given Oz's controversial background. Then, the tea...

There are people that are stopping their boycott against major corporations like Starbucks and McDonald's because of their support for Israel since Kamala Harris did not win the election. Amanda Seales gives the real meaning of solidarity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The headliner of the week is comedian Jackie Fabulous. She is a writer, producer, speaker, who uses her comedy to entertain, encourage and educate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Group Chat topic of the week, Thanksgiving is coming up next week. What foods that are at Thanksgiving meals that everyone craves about, that you do not like at all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, we’re tackling a mix of hard-hitting news and absurd moments, fitting for National Absurdity Day. We dive into reports of racist groups marching through Ohio, discuss the controversial outcome of the recent Tyson fight, and break down Donald Trump’s confirmed plan to use the U.S. military for mass deportations in 2025. Plus, we’re putting your knowledge to the test with a Black...

Donald Trump confirmed he plans to use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented migrants once he takes office in January 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big up Goes To Swift Justice An Olympic athlete was the victim of a robbery but the robbers ended up in trouble.   Let Down Goes To A Raw Deal TikTok Food Critic Keith Lee ate sushi that his followers are convinced was contaminated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day we all have those moments that make us double-take, scratch our chins, and ask ourselves, am I trippin? Well when you do, send us a DM @SealesSaidIt and tell us about your dilemma, and I’ll weigh in on whether you’re tripping like Ella Mai or somebody playing in your face. In this clip, our listener has found herself in a toxic relationship with someone she can't seem to get away from be...

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the latest in news, culture, and controversy. Starting off, we explore the growing push among male celebrities to frame Donald Trump as an anti-hero and what that means for the public narrative. In Blackurate News, we’re talking about the Affordable Care Act’s potential trouble, celebrating Hip-Hop History Month with a trivia challenge, and discussing the unexpe...

In 2023, congress unanimously passed a resolution designating this month as Hip-Hop History Month. So in honor of hop-hop history, Amanda Seales and DJ Supreme have a hip-hop history challenge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.