The Scenario
The Scenario is a talk/music program that focuses on centering and celebrating all aspects of the Black experience. Each week the team explores a wide range of topics, including finance, relationships, politics and entertainment in an effort to build community. In addition to real conversation every episode has a dope playlist with songs that tie into the weekly topic
Episodes
What happens when you mix bass music, Black culture, world travel, and real talk? You get Everlasting Bass!
This week, Van and Dana Dane are joined by special guests Tomiko Harvey (Passports & Grub) and Autumn Prather (Author and Chair of the Les Gemmes Literary Luncheon) for a freestyle episode full of laughs, wisdom, and grown folks’ conversations.
Inside the episode:
🔊 We celebrate the deep, Southern roots of bass music wi...
Selling out. It’s a conversation we’ve been having for generations—but what does it really mean today?
In this episode of The Scenario Podcast, hosts Van and B-Cov are joined by:
🎤 Ashley Autumn – Entertainment expert (Talented 10th Entertainment)
📢 AG Granderson – Communications strategist (SeasonOne Media)
💼 Danielle McGee Gibson – Business leader & founder of Black Business Boom
Together, we explore:
– How “sell...
Chicago. Detroit. Baltimore. Three cities. Three sounds. One House. 🎶🔥
In this special bonus episode of The Scenario Podcast, we sit down with three House Music DJs from across the country to talk about the history, culture, and unique sounds of House music in their cities.
🔊 What’s inside:
🎵 The origins and evolution of Chicago House, Detroit House, and Baltimore Club music.
🔥 What makes each city’s sound distinct and inf...
On this episode of The Scenario Podcast, we’re mixing music, culture, and some tough conversations—with a little humor, of course.
We’re joined by Miss JLH from We Don’t Sip Tea, We Drink Wine as we dive into:
🎤 Who’s getting canceled? In The Choice Is Yours, we debate which brands and public figures deserve a boycott—and who might deserve a second chance.
📉 Win Some/Lose Some – Breaking down the biggest wins and losses in current e...
It’s been 30 years since Craig got fired on his day off, Smokey dodged Big Worm, and Deebo ruled the block—so we’re celebrating one of the greatest comedies of all time!
On this episode of The Scenario Podcast, Van & comedian B-Cov take a deep dive into the legacy of Friday with special guests:
🎤 Chappell (The Recap Kickback) – Film podcaster breaking down Friday’s influence on comedy & culture.
📚 Professor Rico X – African-...
🔎 Why do so many Black families lose their ancestral land—and how can they fight to keep it?
In “Promised Land,”The Scenario unpacks the ongoing crisis of Black land loss, heirs’ property disputes, and gentrification. Families share their personal stories of resilience, struggle, and loss, while legal and financial experts provide crucial insights on how to protect generational land.
🎧 In this episode, we explore:
✔️ The history...
Why are we so invested incelebrity culture? And when does admiration turn into obsession? In “You A Fan,” The Scenario explores the deep connection between the Black community and celebrity worship—how social media fuels the fascination, when fandom crosses the line, and whether identifying with celebrities can have any real benefits.Joined by writer, Denny Upkins, licensed therapist Racquel Jones, and friend of the show, sociologi...
It’s a freestyle episode, so buckle up! Melonee Gaines joins us as we talk about Trump’s latest attack on DEI, Tabitha Brown’s classy-yet-firm response to the possible Target boycott, and the greatest live concerts we’ve ever witnessed (because some performances change lives).
Plus, we’re joined by author Anthony Stewart to discuss his book, By The Hand or By The Pen: An Anthology of Black American Radical Abolition, Resistance,...
Who wears the crown in the world of R&B? 🎤 In the Season 9 premiere of The Scenario, we’re diving deep into the debate of the century: Who deserves the title of the Undisputed King of R&B?
Join us as music fans, critics, bloggers, and industry executives share their takes in a lively conversation filled with surprising twists, hilarious moments, and fascinating R&B trivia. From timeless classics to modern-day hits, thi...
Season 8 comes to a close with help from Carl Jones (The Boondocks, The Last O.G., Black Dynamite) and singer/Social Commentator, Dara Starr Tucker. We take a sobering and fun look at the music and culture that gave us 1994.
Music writer/Podcaster, Toya Haynes and AG Granderson from SeasonOne Media join us for our regularly scheduled celebration of Black Music Month, as we take a trip to 1984.
The celebration of Black Music Month continues with a trip 30 years down memory lane, as Team Scenario remembers 1988. In addition, TV personality Big Fella helps the crew have a birthday celebration for Zai...in her absence. Culture critic Toya Haynes breaks down the rich musical tapestry of the era, and the team talks about which '88 icon had the most lasting impact; New Edition's "Heartbreak", N.W.A.'s &qu...
In the second half of our exploration into single fatherhood, we talk to Todd; the often alienated dad of a teenage daughter, and Willie; the father of a four-year old, learning to navigate, grandparents, anxiety and the lessons learned from his own single mother. Plus family counselor James Bush puts the whole conversation in perspective.
What are the biggest misconceptions about being a single Black father?
Licensed Professional Counselor, James Bush (Bush Counseling/Manversations) joins us as we delve into the lives of four men who discuss the the lessons they've learned and the lessons they hope to teach as modern single Black fathers.
On this episode replay, Team Scenario talks with kid entrepreneurs and their parents about the journey of starting and maintaining a business at a young age. 14 year old Kierra Perkins shares her story of how she began her candle business. Brandi Cleaver from ‘Young and Wealthy’ informs us about the proper tools to teach children money management. The 10 year old founder of the cosmetics line, Lips By Liyah and her mom Theresa als...
Some artists make great songs, some create classic albums, but only a select few can do it THREE times in a row. Ashley Autumn (Talented 10th Entertainment), The Professor Mike Jordan (Old School/New School, Need to Learn Though Show) and Hip Hop Artist Malcolm DeWayne sit down with us to hash out who had consecutive bangers and who fell short of a true winning streak.
Comedian Deric "Sleezy" Evans drops by to chat about the state of modern comedy in this freestyle episode. Plus we talk about TikTok, Drake and Amanda Seals on "The Segment Formerly Known As This Week In Black Twitter" Y'all, and Team Scenario shares the musical "hills" they're willing to die on.
Jamie Radiance Moorehead sits in on this freestyle episode to discuss her podcast "I Wasn't Taught To Be A Wife", her journey as a Christian Life Coach, and the music of the late great Rico Wade. Plus Dr. Patricia Matthews Juarez brings us up to speed for Health Disparities Awareness Month.
In the second half of our examination of The Cosby Show, on its 40th anniversary, our guest panel talks about how the series DNA can be found throughout Black culture. We also attempt to tackle the challenges of Bill Cosby's so called respectability politics.
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