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Lanterns Episodes 1-3 W/ Kendrick of I Ken Not and Ryan Bailey of So Bad It's Good! Sep 02, 2026

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HBO’s Lanterns has officially arrived — and somehow, it’s even better than we expected. Kaya and I Ken Not podcast host Kendrick are joined by special guest Ryan Bailey of So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey to break down the first three episodes of Lanterns HBO and DC Studios’ new take on the Green Lantern universe starring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.
We came into Lanterns with high expectations, but the series has already exceeded them. Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler are fantastic as two Green Lanterns who could not be more different. John Stewart is controlled, observant and determined to prove himself, while Hal Jordan is an experienced, stubborn veteran carrying secrets of his own. That clash makes their partnership — and their performances — one of the strongest parts of the series. **SPOILERS AHEAD for Lanterns Episodes 1–3!** We break down the mystery introduced in Episode 1, as Hal is tasked with training John and the two head to Rushville, Nebraska, where a bizarre case involving dead extraterrestrials begins to reveal something much bigger.
The episode also jumps through time and gives us the shocking revelation that Hal Jordan is dead in 2026, immediately turning the season into a mystery about not only what happened in Rushville, but what eventually happened to Hal. In Episode 2, “Trust Fall,” the investigation expands as John and Hal learn more about the terrifying Manhunter threat potentially hiding in Rushville. While working separately, we also begin to see just how different their approaches to being Green Lanterns really are — and why trusting each other may be as important as solving the case. Then Episode 3, “OutKast,” takes us deep into John Stewart’s origin story.
Through his unusual Green Lantern interview and flashbacks to his childhood and military career, we learn how John was shaped by his family, his experiences as a Black man in America and the expectations placed on him long before he ever wore the ring. We also discover that the Guardians may have much bigger plans for John — including the revelation that he isn't simply being recruited to work alongside Hal.
And this is exactly why we think you don't have to be a superhero fan to love Lanterns. If you're a fan of strong acting, complicated characters, mystery and genuinely good storytelling, there is something here for you.
We also get into some of the conversation happening around the show — including the sudden attempts to rewrite history around Ryan Reynolds' 2011 Green Lantern movie now that Lanterns is being praised, and why some viewers seem uncomfortable with the new series directly acknowledging the realities of being Black in America through John Stewart's story. Is Lanterns already proving that the DCU can tell superhero stories that feel completely different from traditional comic-book television?
Are Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler the perfect John Stewart and Hal Jordan? And after Episodes 1–3… where exactly is this mystery taking us? Join us as we break it all down.
Timestamps: 0:02 Intro and welcome
0:56 Lanterns setup, cast, and why the show matters
5:17 Early reactions to the first three episodes
13:31 Moving into the episode discussion
18:01 Episode 1 recap and the Hal Jordan reveal
24:44 Episode 2 recap, the bird, and the Manhunter setup
28:25 Sinestro discussion and town theories 40:34 Episode 3 recap and John Stewart’s backstory 53:25 Final thoughts on why the show works
55:29 Outro and wrap-up
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Real Housewives Ultimate Girl's Trip Episode 4: NeNe's Return Welcome to Atlanta Bitch! Sep 01, 2026

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SURPRISE! Kaya and Raven are back and E L A T E D to talk about Real Housewives Ultimate Girl's Trip Roarin' 20th episode 4 which all we care about is the return of NeNe Leakes!
This is going to make you smile almost as much as the episode.
Welcome to Atlanta Bitch!
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Wrapping Up The Valley w/ Raven! Sep 01, 2026

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Y'ALL THOUGHT WE FORGET?!?!??!?! KAYA IS BACK FROM THE DEAD WITH RAVEN TO TALK ABOUT THE VALLEY AND THE WORST KEPT SECRET: DANNY MUST'VE ACTED A FOOL AT THAT WEDDING. ALSO JAX IS JAXING. LETS TALK ABOUT IT!
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Buc-ee's, Biscuits, and Wrapping Up RHUGT Thoughts W. Raven and Kendrick Aug 26, 2026

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Aaron, Raven, and Kendrick get into a lively conversation covering everything from the Buc-ee’s experience and the latest happenings in Jonesboro to the story behind Kendrick’s alleged “secret beef” with Kandi and Claudia Jordan. Expect plenty of laughs, candid opinions, unexpected revelations, and the kind of behind-the-scenes conversation that keeps the episode entertaining from start to finish.
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LAWD Not Dolly!! Plus RHUGT, And More.. W. Raven and Kendrick Aug 26, 2026

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Aaron, Raven, and Kendrick are back for a lively conversation covering all the drama, laughs, and unforgettable moments surrounding RHUGT. The trio breaks down the latest happenings, shares their thoughts on the cast, and gives their unfiltered takes on the moments everyone is talking about.
They also take a moment to discuss the reported passing of Dolly Parton, we will love you forever queen!
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Finale w/ Jay Tuck Aug 15, 2026

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They fightin.' With they dragons. Everyone fightin. Listen to Kay and Jay talk House of the Dragon season finale in this audio only episode!
Let me know in the comments what you thought of House of the Dragon season three?
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Bravo We're Black x Bitch Is Better Presents: Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Roaring 20th Episode 1 Aug 11, 2026

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Kaya and Raven take episode one of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip episode one! Play agree or disagree, let them know who has changed the most and if you agree with the legacy cast members they chose!
Thank you for being here!
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Black Aftersun: Love Island UK Finale Wrap Up w/ Kendrick Aug 09, 2026

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Y'ALL KNOW I WASN;T GOING TO LEAVE Y'ALL HANGING! KAYA RAVEN AND KENDRICK ARE BACK TO TALK ABOUT THE BACK HALF OF THE SEASON AND RHINESTONES. Love Island UK was definitely for the books this season!
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The Valley Season 3 Reunion: Part 1 Plus Scheana Calls Jessi From SLOMW A Homewrecker And More W/ Raven (@mainlyraven). Aug 08, 2026

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It's the first part of The Valley Seasin 3 reunion but first Raven is here with Kaya to get into so much mire:
The audacity of Justice For Jax
Scheana calls Jessi Draper from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives a homewrecker
Scheana vs Lala Kent
And so much more.
This is a Saturday show honey!
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Bravo We're Black x I Ken Not: Spider-Man Brand New Day X Men 97 Big Brother I Miss Gay People Extravaganza Aug 07, 2026

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In another banger of an episode, Kendrick of the I Ken Not Podcast is here to talk about Big Brother and his iconic episodes on it, box office big budget beauty Spider-Man Brand New Day and season two of Disney Plus X-Men 07 which is lacking Storm but not a hurricane of action!
BLERDS NERDS AND BIG BROTHER FANATICS THIS ONES FOR YOU TONIGHT.
Here's some timestamps:
00:00 Spider-Man, X-Men ’97 & Big Brother with Kendrick Tucker
02:23 Big Brother 28 Drama & Early Season Reactions
06:45 Big Brother 28 Standouts & House Dynamics
07:36 Big Brother 28 Social Media Reactions
08:54 X-Men Casting Predictions & the MCU Mutants
12:18 Aaron Pierre, Green Lantern & DC
16:36 Spider-Man: No Way Home Revisited
19:45 Storm & Casting Black Women in Superhero Movies
23:00 Spider-Man, Marvel & DC's Upcoming Projects and X MEN 97
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