Black People Love Paramore
A humorous podcast about the seemingly random, underrepresented interests of different niches of Black people! Episode topics include Paramore, anime, astrology, Tony Hawk, UNO and more. We hope to help Black people feel *scene*... get it? New episodes every other Thursday. With co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryann Graham. Theme song by prod.joelteon. Cover artwork by Pedro Fequiere.
Episodes
On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker discuss the original influencer - Kimora Lee Simmons. They get into her legacy, the Baby Phat fashion brand, reality television, and family dynamics throughout the years. All this & more!
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Ryann Graham and Jewel Wicker read and answer letters sent by YOU, the listeners.
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Ryann Graham and Jewel Wicker discuss the beloved Christmas classic, Dr. Suess’How The Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen.
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the classic film, Soul Food. They get into dysfunctional family dynamics, the complexity of media representation, and justice for Teri! All this & more!
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Family Dynamics
Toxic Masculinity
Being the oldest daughter
Black relationship dynamics
Everybody cheatin’
Cousin Faith
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nickelodeon cartoon show, As Told By Ginger. The two discuss the show’s unique approach to pre teen drama, puberty, middle school and high school nostalgia, and why “In Between” sung by Macy Gray is one of the best theme songs of all time. All this & more!
Highlights
Ginger’s leg sha...
On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss Twitches, starring Tia and Tamera Mowry, in its 20th year anniversary. Our hosts get into the series, the best Disney witches, and whether or not Twitches is for millennial audiences or Gen Z. All this and more!
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the Twilight franchise. They get into the books, cult following behind the films, and the cultural impact of the series.
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and guest co-host, journalist Clarissa Brooks, discuss the iconic TV show, Gilmore Girls, on its 25th year anniversary.
Highlights
Jewel hates fall
The WB
Helicopter Parenting
Mother / Daughter relationships
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss two of the biggest staples of pop culture of the early 2000s, MTV’s TRL and BET’s 106 & Park.
Highlights
Destiny’s Child to two iconic performances
Ginuwine’s Pony Performance on TRL
Bow Wow Thee 106& Park Host
After school programming in the early 2000s
Top ten music videos of all time
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryann Graham discuss the incomparable Miley Cyrus - career, growing up in the public eye, and why Miley is a staple in pop culture.
Highlights
Hannah Montana
Beefin’ with Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato
Bangerz Era
Dolly Parton
Greatest Hits
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In a special bonus episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham go over the Love Island S7 Reunion shenanigans.
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker have a graduation ceremony for all our favorite emo & pop punk songs that turn 18 this year.
Highlights
My Chemical Romance
Avril Lavigne
Fall Out Boy
Boys Like Girls
Metro Station
All Time Low
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the beloved early 2000s teen cult classic, Freaky Friday starring Lindsay Lohan and Jaime Lee Curtis. Our hosts get into the film’s fashion, messy character choices, the iconic soundtrack, and the film’s sequel out this Friday. All this & more!
Highlights
Ranking Lindsay Lohan’s teen films
Pink Slip
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the classic Disney Channel Original Movie franchise, Camp Rock starring Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas.
Highlights
Camp Rock Soundtracks
Best DCOM Franchises
Cringe Camp Rock Moments
What makes a good movie villain / mean girl?
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss one of the longest standing reality TV shows of all time: Big Brother, in its 27th season.
Highlights
Big Brother Memes
Celebrity Big Brother
Big Brother Szn 27
Traitors
Social dynamics of the show
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the Love Island USA Season 7 midseason finale.
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryan Gilyard discuss the ground breaking documentary, Paris is Burning in its 35th anniversary, and the one of the most influential subcultures in the world: Ballroom Culture.
Highlights
Voguing
Reclaiming Ballroom Language
Ballroom in Pop culture
Venus Xtravaganza
Rupaul’s Drag Race
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On this week’s episode, Co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker talk about all things Black Romance: media, books, and how the genre influences Black Pop Culture.
Highlights
Netflix’s Forever
Love Life
Insecure
Black Love is revolutionary
Romance novels
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryan Gilyard discuss Shonda Rhimes’ medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy. They talk best and worst relationships, characters, and storylines, along with what the 21 season show has meant to pop culture. All this & more!
Highlights
Best/Worst Characters
Best/Worst Relationships
The complexity of Christina Yang
Shondaland
McDreamy vs. McSteamy
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DISCLAIMER: We had some mic issues while recording this episode, so please level your audio volume accordingly. Thank you!
On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryan Gilyard discuss The Met Gala! They get into the history of the event, best and worst dressed, and this year’s Black Dandyism theme. All this & more!
Highlights
Best/Worst Dressed
Most overrated looks
Black Dandyism Fashion
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