Jemele Hill is Unbothered

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Ep 94: NATASHA ROTHWELL - Prolific But Not Perfect May 18, 2020

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In a bonus episode, Jemele is joined by writer, actor and producer Natasha Rothwell, who plays the confident, no-holds-barred Kelly on HBO’s smash hit, Insecure. Natasha discusses why she calls Donald Trump “trash" every single day on Twitter, why she still hasn’t outgrown being an “awkward, black girl,” and the future of Insecure. Plus, Natasha discusses navigating Hollywood as a “body-positive feminist."

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Ep 93: JAY ELLIS - Working Smarter, Not Harder May 18, 2020

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In a bonus episode, Jemele is joined by actor Jay Ellis, who plays Lawrence on HBO’s popular comedy Insecure. Jay and Jemele break down the Netflix hit reality show, “Love is Blind.” They discuss why Insecure fans are still arguing about Lawrence and his love interest on Insecure, Issa Rae, and how it led to Jay being slapped in public one time. He also explains why he never expected #LawrenceHive to develop, and the grueling audition process to land the role. Plus, Jay talks about his role in the reboot of Top Gun, and what it was like working with Tom Cruise.

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Ep 92: The JHIU's (Pronounced JOO-eys) Apr 01, 2020

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Jemele wraps up Season One of the podcast by handing out the "JHIU's," which are made-up awards that she has bestowed upon the best guests who appeared on the inaugural season of Jemele Hill is UnBothered. Relive some of the best interview moments, including who told the best story, who taught listeners the most creative curse word, and which guests left Jemele speechless. Plus, Jemele reveals which guest had the most innovative business idea, and the guest that proved to be the ultimate day drinker.

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Ep 91: Dat Rona Mar 24, 2020

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Jemele discusses all things related to the coronavirus, including hoarders, what a trip to the grocery store is like on lockdown, and how she came close to buying ground turkey meat on the black market. She also dives into detail about the fine print on the government’s proposed stimulus package, and she’s joined by her husband, Ian, to discuss how being under quarantine can stress, or enhance relationships. Ian also gives tips for singles who are struggling to cope with lack of affection during the coronavirus shutdown.

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Ep 90: JOSHUA MORROW - 26 Years and Counting Mar 19, 2020

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Joshua Morrow, who plays Nicholas Newman on the iconic soap opera Young and the Restless, joins Jemele to discuss what it’s been like playing Nick since 1994. Joshua shares crazy fan stories, talks about that time Tiger Woods hustled him on the golf course, the backstory behind Wayne Gretzky attending his wedding, and reveals the two times he seriously considered leaving Y&R. Joshua also shares his thoughts on why Y&R, which averages 4 million viewers a show, remains a staple, despite the fact many other soap operas have been cancelled. Plus, Joshua shares his memories of former longtime cast member Kristoff St. John, who died last year.

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Ep 89: ASHLEY NICOLE BLACK - Success In A Plus-Sized Body Mar 16, 2020

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Ashley Nicole Black, who stars in HBO’s hit series A Black Lady Sketch Show, joins Jemele to discuss overcoming stereotypes of plus-sized black women in Hollywood, and navigating negative feedback early in her career. She also discusses her relationship with former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, and the surprising things she learned about Donald Trump supporters when she attended the last Republican National Convention and his presidential inauguration as a correspondent for Samantha Bee’s show Full Frontal.

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Ep 88: ERICA ASH - The Year of No F**ks Mar 12, 2020

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Actor Erica Ash, who starred in the Showtime series “Survivors Remorse,” joins Jemele for a deeply personal conversation. Erica discusses her numerous battles with cancer, including why she didn’t tell her loved ones the first time she faced breast cancer. Erica also details a recent accident where she suffered a broken back, and the challenges she faced in recovery. Plus, she shares how she went from being pre-med in college to pursuing an entertainment career.

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Ep 87: RASHAD ROBINSON - What’s Acceptable and What’s Possible Mar 09, 2020

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Jemele sits down with Rashad Robinson, the executive director of Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. Rashad explains why he believes black presidential candidates Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker didn’t make it further in the process. He also discusses how young, black working class voters are being ignored, the critical issues that should be part of the black agenda and why we can’t depend on charity to fix inequality.

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Ep 86: PHONTE - Pt 2 - Black Force Activity Mar 05, 2020

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Part 2 of Jemele’s interview with Phonte, who discusses how he balances a solo career, being one half of the hip hop duo Little Brother, and a member of the group Foreign Exchange. Phonte shares his future solo career plans, which might one day include some country music tracks. Phonte opens up about his relationship with his mother and how his most recent solo album “No News Is Good News,” helped repair their relationship. Plus, Jemele and Phonte debate whether Drake will be considered the greatest rapper of all time, and Phonte also explains dark-web-face-tat rap.

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Ep 85: PHONTE - Pt 1 - Smoothies and Salmon Mar 02, 2020

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Phonte, one half of the wildly popular hip hop duo Little Brother and a member of the group Foreign Exchange, joins Jemele to break down the breakup and makeup of Little Brother, and how the death of Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest sparked their reunion. Phonte also discusses how different the creative process was for the Little Brother reunion album, May The Lord Watch, compared to their previous projects. Plus, Phonte talks about the challenges for artists in the streaming era, and makes the case for why Bad Boys 3 is the best movie of the trilogy and why 90-Day Fiancé is the best show on television.

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