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Desmond Thorne Joins The Show, Desmond Thorne Joins The Show, And More Stories Of Black Joy Jan 12, 2024

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In this episode we explore the history of women's rights as we explore the House of Representatives' rejection of a proposal for women's voting rights. Seales tells the story continue with A Story of Black Joy featuring Cordae and Rock the Bells, followed by a special For the Record session with the legendary Comedian, George Wallace.

Desmond Thorne joins the show for the Watch or Don’t Watch movie critique segment. The show wraps up with stories of Black Joy, the Blackspin segment, and more Things I Learned This Week.

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(1:02) – A Story of Black Joy!

(2:35) – The Word Game of the Week.

(6:58) – A Public Seales Announcement.

(8:52) – We’ll Check the Voicemail.

(16:03) – Watch Don’t Watch with Desmond Thorne.

(21:11) – Things I Learned This Week.

(24:44) – We’ll Check the Voicemail.

(28:40) - The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a proposal to give women the right to vote. Women obtained the right to vote in 1920 with the 19th Amendment.

(30:25) – A Story of Black Joy. #Cordae #RocktheBells #HBCU

(31:51) – For the Record with the legendary Comedian, George Wallace. Part 1

(37:10) – For the Record with George Wallace – Part 2.

(41:41) – We’ll Check the Voicemail.

(46:56) - WHAT’S UP!? IT’S THE AMANDA SEALES SHOW… I’M AMANDA SEALES. IT’S NATIONAL CURRIED CHICKEN DAY!

(48:42) – A Story of Black Joy. #JaRule

(51:21) – The Blackspin... What songs defined your college years. Amanda takes a trip down memory lane.

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Kevin Hart’s Ex-Wife Is Touring with Katt Williams, Scheduling Intimacy With Your Partner, Ja Morant’s Injury, and more Jan 11, 2024

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We're unpacking Torrei Hart's decision to tour with Katt Williams and exploring whether it's petty or a matter of allegiance, all under the insightful lens of our headliner of the week, George Wallace.

We'll also tackle our Group Chat Topic of the Week: Does being a cheerleader for your partner mean dimming your own light? Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens' podcast appearance sparks a conversation about the fine line between support and self-expression. The phone lines are open, and we invite you to join the discussion.

In the second half, the conversation takes a spicy turn as we delve into the realm of relationships and intimacy. Should you schedule sex in your relationship? And if the spark isn't there, would you stay? Celebrity confessions add another layer of intrigue to this segment.

Bringing a dose of wisdom, we have the Word of the Day: "glower," a term expressing sullen annoyance or anger. Amanda's I Be Knowin' segment pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Rounding up the hour, we breeze through 60-Second Headlines covering Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization, Nia Long and Ime Udoka's custody agreement, a stage adaptation of Prince's Purple Rain, and Ja Morant's unfortunate injury in the NBA.

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(1:49) - OUR HEADLINER OF THE WEEK IS THE LEGENDARY COMEDIAN/ACTOR, GEORGE WALLACE.

How are you adjusting to social media as a veteran comedian?
What are your thoughts on the Katt Williams interview with Shannon Sharpe?

(6:21) - HEADLINER OF THE WEEK - GEORGE WALLACE.

TORREI HART SAYS PLANNING TO GO ON TOUR WITH KATT WILLIAMS. HIS “DARK MATTER” TOUR

IS THIS PETTY? DOES SHE OWE KEVIN ALLEGIANCE?

(9:50) - OUR HEADLINER OF THE WEEK, THIS WEEK IS COMEDIAN GEORGE WALLACE.

WAS THE SHANNON SHARPE INTERVIEW GOOD FOR KATT WILLIAMS CAREER? GOOD STRATEGY TO SELL TICKETS?

DO WHITE COMEDIANS HAVE BEEF LIKE THIS? IS THIS A BAD LOOK, CULTURALLY?

GEORGE, HAVE YOU EVER HAD BEEF WITH ANOTHER COMEDIAN?

HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH A COMEDIAN STEALING YOUR MATERIAL?

(15:12) Another Day Another Celebrity Confession.

(19:58) - COMING UP THIS HOUR IN THE GROUP CHAT…. IS OUR GROUP CHAT TOPIC OF THE WEEK:

IS BEING A CHEERLEADER FOR YOUR PARTNER MEAN YOU HAVE TO DIM YOUR OWN LIGHT?

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(22:20) - Simone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens were on the PIVOT podcast. The internet quickly flipped out after hearing some of Jonathan’s comments. Let’s hear them. Here’s something Simone had to say. Simone said after the backlash, she cried and said she was “just a gymnast.” Commenters were calling for her to divorce him.

When does being a cheerleader for your partner become dimming your light?

(26:53) - DOES BEING A CHEERLEADER FOR YOUR PARTNER MEAN DIMMING YOUR OWN LIGHT? LET’S GO TO THE PHONE LINES… 1 855 AMANDA 8 THAT’S 1 855 262 6328.

(31:57) – We’re taking your calls for the Group Chat Topic of the week.

(36:06) – We’ll wrap up the Group Chat Topic of the week.

(41:12) - COMING UP IN THE GROUP CHAT THIS HOUR….

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX…

SHOULD YOU HAVE TO SCHEDULE SEX INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

IF THE SEX AIN'T GOOD… WILL YOU STAY?

WE’VE ALSO GOT ANOTHER CELEBRITY CONFESSION

(42:26) – How important is sex in your relationship.

(46:36) – Would you ever schedule sex into your relationship,

(49:39) – Let’s talk of about sex.

(55:00) - WORD OF THE DAY: GLOWER.

(verb) TO LOOK OR STARE WITH SULLEN ANNOYANCE OR ANGER. (Noun) - an angry or sullen look. In a Sentence: Every time I see one of my exes, I can’t help but glower at them.

(57:37) – Amanda’s I Be Knowin – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(1:01:21) – 60 Second Headlines

(1:04:08) – We’ll go to the phonelines.

(1:07:46) – Thank you for listening to The Amanda Seales Show.

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Jo Koy Hosted The Golden Globes, What Happened To The Black Judge Presiding Over Trump’s Case, & Are Podcasts The New Mixtapes? Jan 10, 2024

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In today's episode, we tackle the alarming trend of "swatting," not the buzzing flies kind but the incident where a Black judge, Tanya Chutkan, overseeing a Trump case, experienced an attempted swatting attack at her front door. Unraveling this issue sheds light on the seriousness of such pranks.

Next, we dive into comedian Jo Koy's hosting of the Golden Globes. Critics are claiming he didn't do well. Drawing on personal experience as an awards show host, Seales shares her insights and advice in the Am I Trippin segment. In the realm of podcasting, we examine rapper Cam'ron's remarks on racial and ethnic identity, particularly identifying as "Black" versus "African American." A call for unity and acknowledgment of our connectedness forms the basis of this insightful conversation.

Switching gears, we explore a concerning study indicating that online racism has detrimental effects on Black youth, potentially leading to symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder. This leads to a broader discussion about fostering a positive online environment.

W touch on Pope Francis's call for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood, Usher's commitment to a sugar and alcohol-free Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Lisa Bonet filing for divorce from Jason Momoa.

In Blackurate News, we highlight the swatting incident involving Judge Tanya Chutkan, Jo Koy's hosting critique, and present the Big Up/Let Down segment. We discuss the unusual but confident pitch from Ja Rule to Nike following their split with Tiger Woods, and a let down to NBA Young Boy for his candid stance on fatherhood.

A personal anecdote from hosting the BET Awards in 2020 provides an insider's perspective, and we dive into the Am I Trippin segment featuring a listener's story. The episode wraps up with a Black Pop Quiz, the Word of the Day ("arduous"), and the ever-entertaining Politicians Say the Darndest Things!

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(3:51) - According to a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, Black children and teens who experience racial discrimination online may develop symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder. One professor said that Black youth witnessing the evidence of harm being done to Black people either by law enforcement or vigilantes can create a sense of “helplessness or hopelessness” about their future.

(8:12) - CAM’RON, the HEY MA rapper turned podcaster recently shared a very bold opinion on how he identifies racially / ethnically. Let’s listen.

First of all, “Amanda shares thoughts on diaspora war* Here on the Amanda Seales show, we are about fostering PEACE (when appropriate). Let’s work out a Black + African TRUCE. peace treaty of sorts, acknowledging how we are CONNECTED, not divided.

(13:01) – 60 Second Headlines

Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, including the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.

Usher has given up all sugar and alcohol in preparation for his Super Bowl Halftime Show; he says he wants to give the performance of his life.

Lisa Bonet has filed for divorce from her husband, Jason Momoa officially; they’ve been married since 2017 and separated for 2 years.

STORY 4: Lastly, Torrei Hart, Kevin Hart‘s ex-wife, announced this week that she will join Katt Williams on the road for his Dark Matter Tour.

(16:57) – Why You Bringin’ up Old Ish with special guest, Storyteller/Changemaker - Kimberly Renee.

(20:58) - COMING UP THIS HOUR IN BLACKURATE NEWS:

TANYA CHUTKAN, THE JUDGE OVERSEEING TRUMP’S FEDERAL ELECTION INTERFERENCE CASE, APPEARS TO BE A VICTIM OF SWATTING. I’LL TELL YOU WHAT THAT IS…

ALSO, CRITICS ARE SAYING THAT COMEDIAN JO KOY BOMBED AS THE HOST OF THE GOLDEN GLOBES THIS PAST SUNDAY. BUT WHO ARE THE CRITICS THOUGH?! WE’LL WEIGH IN.

PLUS, TODAY’S BIG UP/LET DOWN!

(22:45) - Police and fire trucks showed up Sunday night at the house of Tanya Chutkan, the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election interference case after she appeared to be the target of an attempted "swatting" attack.

SWATTING - the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.

(26:50) - Comedian Jo Koy is being met with criticism after hosting the Golden Globes.

He was hired as the host after other comics, like Chris Rock and Ali Wong, turned it down. Many are accusing him of “bombing,” also known as not being funny. Let’s listen to some of his monologue. Here’s what Whoopi Goldberg had to say.

(32:28) - BIG UP - TO JA RULE’S RELENTLESS CONFIDENCE / UNMITIGATED GALL

Nike and Tiger Woods announced their split earlier this week.

Ja Rule: “Hey Nike if y’all looking for your new golf sponsorship look no further… Exit Tiger Woods Enter Tiger Hood.”

LET DOWN - to NBA YOUNG BOY’S PULL-OUT GAME

He said in an interview, “I’m not really big on FATHERHOOD to be honest.” Well get to snipping my brother! The Baton Rouge rapper has 11 kids with eight different women.

(35:55) – Amanda shares a story of hosting the BET Awards in 2020.

(37:30) - TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024.

(39:32) – Am I Trippin’ – Amanda will share a story from our listener Keisha, and then share her advice.

(42:21) - Am I Trippin – part 2.. Amanda gives the verdict. Is Keisha trippin?

(46:44) – It’s a Black Pop Quiz!

(51:59) - IT’S TIME TO LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS…

ARDUOUS (Adjective - AHR-jus-wus) MERRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY: DESCRIBES SOMETHING THAT IS VERY DIFFICULT OR STRENUOUS.

In a Sentence: Getting people to see the benefit of voting is an arduous task. Once that credit score is down, it’s gonna be an arduous task to get it back up!

(54:46) – Politicians Say the Darndest Things!

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Jonathan Majors Breaks His Silence, A Question From Plies, Shaq’s Jersey Gets Retired, Jeffrey Right Speaks On Being Censored, and more Jan 09, 2024

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In today's episode, we're diving into recent events and stories that you might have missed over the holidays. Firstly, Jonathan Majors breaks his silence after a jury finds him guilty of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend. We explore his first public statement since the trial, unraveling the details of this compelling interview.

Following that, we open the floor to Voting and Venting, giving you the chance to voice your thoughts on anything related to voting. Before delving into the phone lines, Plies poses a thought-provoking question about the participation of certain groups in elections, sparking a conversation.

The 60-Second Headlines segment covers significant news stories, including attorney Ben Crump's call for an investigation into a mass grave found in Mississippi and Shaquille O'Neal making history with the retirement of his Orlando Magic jersey.

In Blackurate News, we cover the heartening story of Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, who receives justice after 80 years. Actor Jeffrey Wright speaks out about a previous role where he refused to censor his use of the N-word, shedding light on the challenges faced in the film industry.

The Big Up/Let Down segment involves an airplane, an iPhone, and Stanley Cups, breaking down the intriguing and chaotic events related to these items.

Later in the episode, we discuss a teacher's list of banned words, as posted by journalist Jemele Hill, and delve into the intriguing question of how Black you feel today.

We wrap up the show with the Word of the Day, exploring the term "skulk," and a segment on Politicians Saying the Darndest Things.

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(3:38) - January 2024 has already gifted us with a classic interview. Welp– we might’ve gotten another one. Jonathan Majors spoke out for the first time since his conviction in a domestic violence trial. Let’s listen.

(8:03) - 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.

BEFORE WE GO TO THE PHONE LINES… PLIES POSTED A GREAT QUESTION, THAT I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU: DEAR MAGA: IF THE LAST ELECTION WAS STOLEN AND RIGGED… WHY ARE YOU GUYS PARTICIPATING IN THIS ONE? IT’S THE SAME SYSTEM, NOTHING HAS CHANGED. AND AN EVEN BIGGER QUESTION IS, WHY THE F&%K IS THE CRY BABY RUNNING RE-RUNNING IN SOMETHING THAT HE SAYS IS RIGGED? IT MAKES ZERO SENSE… GO AWAY PLEASE

(12:23) – 60 Second Headlines

STORY 1: Attorney Ben Crump is demanding an investigation after 215 bodies were found in a grave behind the Hinds County jail in Jackson, Mississippi. Some relatives of those found simply thought they were missing.

STORY 2: An animated “Black Panther” spinoff series, titled Eyes of Wakanda is set to debut on Disney PLUS this year. The cast has not yet been revealed.

STORY 3: Shaquille O'Neal is making history! He will become the first Orlando Magic player to have his jersey retired.

STORY 4: PLANET Fitness has launched a partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion, whose fictional character “Mother Fitness” will encourage gym goers to leave behind intimidation and get into Big Fitness Energy.

(14:50) - And Another Thing! #Plies

(16:48) - COMING UP THIS HOUR IN BLACKURATE NEWS: 80 YEARS AGO, A RACIST MOB FORCED CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST OPAL LEE (THE GRANDMOTHER OF JUNETEENTH) FROM HER HOME. I’LL TELL YOU WHAT JUST HAPPENED TO HER IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

LATER, ACTOR JEFFREY WRIGHT IS OUT PROMOTING HIS NEW MOVIE, AMERICAN FICTION. BUT HE’S ALSO SPEAKING OUT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED IN A PREVIOUS ROLE WHEN HE REFUSED TO CENSOR HIS USAGE OF THE N-WORD.

PLUS, THE BIG UP/LET DOWN… TODAY IT INVOLVES AN AIRPLANE, AN iPHONE, AND STANLEY CUPS... I’LL BREAK IT ALL DOWN.

(19:35) - Let me set the story up for y’all. June 19, 1939, in Fort Worth, Texas, 500 angry white people forced the family of Opal Lee from their new home, destroyed it, and burned their possessions. 85 years later, she has been given the land back. Trinity Habitat for Humanity offered Lee the land in exchange for $10 to ensure the deal was legal

(24:31) - American Fiction star, Jeffrey Wright, is speaking out about an unpleasant experience when he filmed the movie, Ride with the Devil

He said, in a scene where he was a former slave, he was supposed to say–, 'Being that man's friend was no more than being his n-----. And I will never again be anyone's n-----,''
He felt it was such a self-empowering statement and understanding of the word."
Show producers felt the film would be “a little more palatable for whoever their target audience is if the N-word was redacted, so they replaced his voice on a project despite his protest.

(28:43) - BIG UP - TO STEVE JOBS FOR PROVING HIS HATERS WRONG (ABOUT THE IPHONE’S DURABILITY)

A recent flight on Alaskan Airlines is trending after
a whole section of the plane came OFF mid-flight and had to make an emergency landing.
One passenger reported that his iPhone fell over 16000 feet and was later found intact! I guess iPhones can handle some serious drops !
AND Big up to mother nature for taking a nap and sparing these passengers when that door flew off.

LET DOWN - People trying to buy regular groceries during the Stanley Cup craze.

The craze began when a woman on Tik Tok showed that her Stanley Cup was still in the cup holder when her car caught on fire still had ice in it.

Reports show people getting trampled for Stanley cups at places like Target and
causing chaos at more stores.

The original cup launched in 2016!! We ain’t used to nothing!

33:17 – Another Thing! Supreme talks about male pattern baldness.

(34:57) - COMING UP THIS HOUR….

AND… HOW BLACK DO YOU FEEL?

(37:12) - Jemele Hill re-posted a list on social media of phrases a teacher said she doesn’t want her students using in her class.

Let’s talk through a few of those words!

(42:36) – And another thing about these words being banned. In the words of Maya Angelou. Lol!

(44:39) – How Black Do You Feel Today?!

(48:32) - IT’S TIME TO LISTEN, LEARN AND LAUGH… WITH THE WORD OF THE DAY… THE WORD OF THE DAY IS: SKULK (verb)

(53:27) – Politicians Say the Darndest Things!

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Diddy-Gate, A Mysterious Me Too Story, And More To Kick Off The New Year Jan 08, 2024

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In today's episode, we're catching up on the major stories that unfolded over the holidays. From TD Jakes caught up in Diddy-Gate to Christian Keyes sharing a mysterious Me Too story and Cardi B and Offset's public breakup, we've got the highlights covered.

In our Holiday Rewind, we delve into Bishop T.D. Jakes addressing rumors on social media, responding to accusations about Diddy's parties. We also explore the year-end celebrity breakups, including Cardi B and Offset, as revealed on Instagram Live. The 60-Second Headlines cover noteworthy news, including a former Capitol Police officer's candidacy announcement and Halle Bailey welcoming her first child.

Later in the episode, the Group Chat Topic of the Week kicks off, examining when being a cheerleader for your partner might dim your light. Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens' podcast appearance sparks discussions, and Taraji P. Henson takes a stand for equal pay and better working conditions. The Big Up, Let Down segment features Le Portier Cognac and the parents of Deobra Delone Redden. The show concludes with highlights from Amanda's memorable trip to Mexico, reflections on the Katt Williams interview on Club Shay Shay, and a Small Doses segment on the side effects of keeping or dumping things in 2023.

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(3:04) - IT’S THE AMANDA SEALES SHOW… I’M AMANDA SEALES, AND IT’S TIME FOR OUR FIRST STORY IN TODAY’S HOLIDAY REWIND!

Texas preacher, T.D. Jakes, found himself at the center of a social media rumor mill accusing him of appearing at Diddy’s sex-charged parties. This all stemmed from a social media user’s Tik Tok post that garnered millions of views. The internet was rife in backlash and jokes about the accusations. Listen to what Bishop Jakes had to say.

(7:34) - LET’S GET INTO OUR NEXT STORY IN TODAY’S HOLIDAY REWIND! We saw a LOT of celebrity breakups last year. Meg & Pardi, Ke Ke Palmer & Darius, Teyanna & Iman Shumpert, Tamar & Jeremy Robinson (but they got back together), Lupita N’yungo & Selema Masekela, TINA KNOWLES & RICHARD LAWSON. The one that wrapped up 2023 was Cardi B and Offset, which we casually learned about while she was on Instagram Live. Let’s listen.

(12:18) - IT’S TIME FOR 60 SECOND HEADLINES:

STORY 1: Former officer with the U.S. Capitol Police Department who fought during Capitol riots announced his candidacy for Congress… vows to “stop” the same kind of domestic terrorists whose actions on Jan. 6 were directly influenced by Donald Trump.

STORY 2: The US Mint released commemorative coins honoring abolitionist Harriet Tubman, including $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins that commemorate the bicentennial of her birth.

STORY 3: "The Little Mermaid" star, Halle Bailey welcomed her first child with boyfriend and rapper DDG, revealing on Instagram a photo of the baby's hand, with a gold bracelet adorning his wrist with his name: Halo.

STORY 4: Mark Cuban is giving $35 million in bonuses to Dallas Mavericks employees after the team sale.

(14:37) - We’ll go to the phone lines.

(16:07) – COMING UP THIS HOUR: WE’LL KICK OFF THE GROUP CHAT TOPIC OF THE WEEK. AND THIS WEEK, WHEN DOES BEING A CHEERLEADER FOR YOUR PARTNER BECOME DIMMING YOUR LIGHT?! THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO SIMONE BILES AND HER NEW HUSBAND JONATHAN OWENS. TARAJI P. HENSON TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL PAY, TRANSPORTATION, AND SNACKS ON SET! PLUS, THE BIG UP, LET DOWN! WHICH INVOLVES SOME COGNAC, A FELON, AND HIS PARENTS. I’LL MAKE IT MAKE SENSE!

(19:07) - WE’LL KICK-OFF THE GROUP CHAT TOPIC OF THE WEEK. Simone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens were on the PIVOT podcast. The internet quickly flipped out after hearing some of Jonathan’s comments. Let’s listen. The question of the week is, When does being a cheerleader for your partner become dimming your light?

(24:36) - This past year, Taraji P. Henson has been advocating for Black actresses to get paid their worth and receive better working conditions. Despite having Oprah Winfrey and director Blitz Bazawule in her corner, Taraji P. Henson says the studio tried to lowball her. “I’m tired of proving myself.” Henson claimed that despite being tapped to play Shug Avery by director Blitz Bazawule, she was still asked to try out for the role. She revealed that producers of the film gave the cast rental cars to take themselves to the set of the production. The squad chimes in.

(28:52) - BIG UP - to Le Portier Cognac. Shannon Sharpe’s whiskey that will see an UPTICK in sales after the Katt Williams interview. Katt proved its potency is effective. Katt and Shannon took multiple shots of the cognac throughout as Katt kept going after comedians and celebrities in a no-holds-barred conversation. WE’LL TALK MORE ABOUT THE INTERVIEW COMING UP!

LET DOWN - to the PARENTS of Deobra Delone Redden who squandered his chances of becoming an Olympic track and field star or Spiderman. This is the man who CLEARED the judge’s bench after she denied him probation. His name is very close to DEEBO. Parents had to have noticed his ATHLETICISM as a youngster. Probably couldn’t catch him to spank him. Jumped over the whole house into the neighbor’s window.

(31:56) - And Another Thing! Amanda has more to say about film versus TV and drivers versus car service.

(35:31) - COMING UP THIS HOUR… OUR HOLIDAY REWIND CONTINUES AND I’VE GOT TO TELL YOU ABOUT MY TRIP TO MEXICO! IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST TRIPS OF MY LIFE! SMALL DOSES SEGMENT – THE SIDE EFFECTS OF KEEPING IT OR DUMPING IT IN 2023.

(36:54) - Amanda shares highlights of taking one of the greatest trips of her life.

(41:56) - Now this next story needs no introduction, because it has amassed over 31 million views in 4 days… the Katt Williams interview on Club Shay Shay. Katt was catty, y’all! He came in hot, telling Shannon he wanted to address lies from previous guests on the shows. Let’s listen and talk about it.

(46:04) - THIS WEEK YOUR SMALL DOSES PODCAST EPISODE - KEEPING IT OR DUMPING IT IN 2023.

(49:42) - We’ll go to the phone lines.

(52:35) - IT’S TIME TO LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS… INCIPIENT - (Adjective) (in-SIP-ee-unt) Developing, emerging, inceptive (MERRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY: Incipient is used to describe things which are beginning to come into being or which are to become apparent.)

(55:28) - Politicians Say the Darndest Things.

(59:04) - Thanks for listening to the Amanda Seales Show!

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