Jemele Hill is Unbothered

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Ep 64: LARRY WILMORE - Comedy Is Provocation Dec 05, 2019

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The writer, producer, actor and show creator who “cornered the black show market” from ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ to ‘Blackish’ to ‘Insecure’ details his unique journey through comedy.

Larry reflects on being a part of the groundbreaking sketch comedy show ‘In Living Color’ and how he created a space for himself in Hollywood.

They discuss the time Larry dropped the N word on President Obama. And Jemele gets his scorching hot sports takes including why he says there is no debate between Jordan vs LeBron.

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Ep 63: LIL DUVAL - Smile Dec 02, 2019

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Comedian and artist behind the chart-topping hit “Smile” stops by to tell Jemele how he’s truly living his best life. Duval reflects on his youth before comedy when he sold drugs. The flag bearer of the “Black Men Don’t Cheat” movement explains what the phrase and song really mean. He dives into what it was like to open for Beyoncé and Jay-z.

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Ep 62: BIG K.R.I.T. - A King Remembered In Time Nov 25, 2019

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The man Jemele calls a “musical savant” and the artist behind K.R.I.T. IZ HERE discusses his latest album and how playing the cello in the 5th grade shaped his music career. The Meridian, MS lyricist also breaks down the difference between country and southern.

K.R.I.T. tells Jemele how losing a game of Madden to his father motivated him as a rapper. He also opens up about when he hit his lowest point in his battle with anxiety and how the death of Nipsey Hussle impacted him.

And in ‘This Or That’, Jemele gets K.R.I.T. to pick a side in the controversial “sugar vs salt” in grits debate.

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Ep 61: SOPHIA CHANG - “The Baddest Bitch In The Room” Nov 21, 2019

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Hip-Hop trailblazer and the woman Method Man calls “Wu-Tang’s” muse stops by to discuss her audio memoir. Sophia opens up to Jemele about her path into the hip-hop industry as a Korean-Canadian woman, and why she’s the self-proclaimed “baddest bitch in the room.” She explains how immersing herself into hip-hop culture and Wu-Tang sparked her own “Asian Renaissance.” Sophia also helps Jemele settle a heated debate between her and Ian about who is the leader of The Wu-Tang.

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Ep 60: STAN VAN GUNDY - The Pepsi Swig Nov 18, 2019

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The always candid former NBA coach and current TNT analyst opens up to Jemele about his relationships with Shaq and Dwight Howard and why he chooses Lebron over MJ. He also sets the record straight on what really happened at the end of his tenure with Pat Riley and the Miami Heat. Plus, Stan gives his opinion on the NBA-China saga and why he refuses to “stick to sports.”

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Ep 59: NEIL BROWN JR. - Sip The Juice Nov 14, 2019

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The star of CBS’ ‘Seal Team’ and Lawrence’s juice sipping best friend on ‘Insecure’ drops by to share how martial arts turned into an acting career. He discusses all things ‘Insecure’, including his thoughts on #LawrenceHive. He also tells Jemele what it was like to get the co-sign from Dr. Dre and Ice Cube for his role as DJ Yella in ‘Straight Outta Compton’. And with 19 years of marriage under his belt, Neil drops some gems for a now newlywed Jemele.

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Ep 58: SETH MEYERS - A "Two-Fer" Nov 11, 2019

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The SNL alum and ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ host joins Jemele to discuss his comedic journey, and his new Netflix special ‘Lobby Baby.’

Seth also shares his thoughts on the fondness, or lack thereof President Trump has for him, he also gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to get drunk with Rihanna. And of course Jemele and Seth unpack the final season of ‘Game of Thrones.’

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Ep 57: IAN WALLACE - We UnBothered Nov 07, 2019

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Jemele’s fiance, Ian Wallace, joins the podcast to discuss their upcoming wedding. They also discuss how they met, their first date, and why the time was right for marriage. They both also admit their biggest fears heading into marriage, and they try to find common ground over their differences — Ian’s lukewarm feelings toward the Wu Tang Clan and Jemele’s refusal to root for his favorite NFL team, the Detroit Lions.

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Ep 56: THE BRIDESMAIDS - We Classy and Stuff Nov 04, 2019

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Jemele sits down with the six Bridesmaids in her upcoming wedding — Kelley Carter, Cari Champion, Dej Peyton, Chantre Camack, Jameka Peyton, and Amina Hussein. They discuss the roots of their friendship, and give their honest thoughts on Jemele’s fiancé. They also share some marital advice with Jemele and discuss which of the bridesmaids is most likely to hook up with someone at the wedding.

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Ep 55: SNOOP DOGG - The Gangsta Professional Oct 31, 2019

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Snoop Dogg joins Jemele for an all-encompassing conversation about his life and career. He discusses how he‘s maintained his authenticity despite massive commercial success, reflects on his days as a Death Row artist, and his friendships with both Biggie and Tupac. Snoop also shares why he never liked ‘Pac’s diss track, “Hit Em Up’” and if there will ever be a movie made about Death Row.

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