FANTI
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Sometimes the people, places, and things we love don't love us back. We're fans, but we also have some ANTI- feelings toward them. Every week on FANTI, journalists Tre'vell Anderson and Jarrett Hill bring their pop culture and political expertise to things we must stan and stand up against. FANTI is a place where nuance reigns supreme with energetic, complicated, and sometimes difficult conversations that bring deep knowledge and thoughtful perspective to the things we love and rage about, from the White House to the Real House(wives).
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An Episode of Black People Love Paramore (ft. jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson)
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this episode, Black People Love Paramore host, Sequoia Holmes, chats with author and authoress jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson about language, and why Black people love phrases, idioms and colloquialisms. If you've enjoyed the show, Subscribe to Black People Love Paramore Now! Plugs Historically Black Phrases Live! NAACP Image Awards
Historically Black Phrases LIVE!
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBA word from our beloved hosts, Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill about the upcoming Tour for their new book, Historically Black Phrases. Live Tour - https://www.historicallyblackphrases.com/live
FANTI : FANTI
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 62.5 MBThis week, for the final episode, jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson give FANTI the FANTI treatment. They recollect memories of the start of the show, the production process behind every episode, and what their hopes are for the future. Then later, they hear messages from listeners about what the show, and its hosts, meant to them. Tune in for this week of FANTI, for the very last time. Plugs Historically Black Phrases We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film We See...
What Was Said (ft. Laura Swisher & Palmira Muniz)
December 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis week jarrett and Tre’vell host the show’s very last What Was Said, with letters and voice messages from you, the listeners! The hosts react to messages from day-one listeners who have gained confidence, a new perspective, and even found love because of the show. Then later, we hear from the ones who make it all happen: Senior Producer LAURA SWISHERRRRR and Producer Palmira Muniz for a quick send off. All this and more on the second to last episode of the series! PLUGS: HBP LIVE! TOUR...
Taking Critique (ft. Lena Waithe)
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week, jarrett and Tre’vell welcome the very last guest of FANTI: award - winning multi hyphenate, Lena Waithe. They discuss her career, taking public critique, and how audiences’ response to media changes over time. And later, some news on Historically Black Phrases. Mentioned In This Episode Historically Black Phrases DIS/Honorable Mentions jh: HM: The Institute of Black Imagination HM: Black People Love Paramore HM: Surface Level TA HM: Afterlives: The Layleen Polanco Sto...
A World Without Prisons (ft. Charles H.F Davis III & Shar Jossell)
December 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week jarrett and Tre’vell bring back FANTI veteran, Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III to discuss prison abolition, the beginnings of its movement and specifically how it differs from the idea of prison reform. They also discuss how proactivity in the prevention of crime is more beneficial than punishment after the fact. And later, our hosts get a visit from FANTI friend, Shar Jossell. It’s the last week to share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTI Menti...
I’m HIV+, Too (ft. Daric L. Cottingham & Dr. Leo Moore)
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week, Tre’vell and jarrett highlight World AIDS Day with award-winning Journalist, Daric L. Cottingham and HIV physician, Dr. Leo Moore. They discuss the complexity of living with HIV, their own personal connections to HIV/AIDS, and ending the stigma around testing, prevention, and care. Mentioned In This Episode Queen Cougar, "Unsung Heroes: the Leather Community’s Response to AIDS" - Interview with Queen Cougar” DIS/Honorable Mentions Jh: HM: Lena Waith and Chris Ball of Bal...
It’s Giving, Friends (ft. Mychael Chinn)
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBHappy Thanksgiving from FANTI! This week hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill welcome a long time friend of the show, film executive Mychael Chinn!. They catch up with Mychael and talk about family tradition, give our hot takes on what the most underrated dish on the Thanksgiving table is, and play a very special game of FANTI flashback trivia. Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTI Our Sponsors This Week Museum of Flight “A Queer History of...
Multi-hyphenate-ing: Jackée Of All Trades (ft. Nina Parker)
November 16, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis week, jarrett and Tre’vell discuss the pros and cons of having a multi-faceted multi-hyphen career with the help of television journalist and fashion designer, Nina Parker. We get into Nina’s career, overcoming failure, and how she juggles multiple passions all at once. But first, our hosts discuss Keke Palmer’s legal battle with her son’s father. Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTI Mentioned This Week Charles Jackson French DIS/Honorable...
Get Somebody Else To Do It
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week, Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill get into the complex & complicado of navigating unprecedented times. Between homophobic politicians, Trump, and global warfare, how do we find the strength to keep on fighting the good fight? But first, our hosts discuss Tiffany “New York '' Pollard's read of the century on House of Villains. Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTI Mentioned In This Episode Alexa Canady DIS/Honorable Mentions Jh: ...
Hear Me Out: The Kardashians (ft. Amber Abundance & Archie Jay)
November 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBDid you think we’d wrap up the show without giving The Kardashians the FANTI treatment? This week, jarrett & Tre’vell enlist the help of guests Amber Abundance and Archie Jay (Archie: The Podcast) to get into the impact that the family empire has had on the culture–beauty and femininity, media, and especially, the Black community. But first, a Pass The Popcorn segment on Flava Flav’s national anthem performance at the Milwaukee timberwolves basketball game. Share your thoughts on what you ...
Halloween: "Gay Christmas?" (ft. Ryan Mitchell and Jarrett Lucas)
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson highlight Halloween with special guests and FANTI vets, Executive Director of The Stonewall Community Foundation, Jarrett Lucas and cultural commentator, Ryan Mitchell. They discuss their experiences with Halloween through a religious lens, how the holiday is inherently queer, and inclusivity for plus size costumes. But first, a word on what’s happening in Gaza. Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Spe...
The Vulnerabilities of Visibility (ft. Dr. Dyette)
October 19, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week jarrett and Tre'vell welcome psychologist Dr. Dyette to the show to get into some of the downsides of representation. They discuss the impact it has on marginalized communities, the roles Black actors are offered, and how jokes online can lead to death threats. But first, A Pass The Popcorn segment on Will and Jada, followed by a very important message from our hosts you don’t want to miss. Share your thoughts with FANTI! hit us up at speakpipe.com/FANTI Mentioned on the episode ...
WSEO - Let's Hear It For The Boys (ft. Brian Michael Smith)
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week, FANTI brings you another special installment of We See Each Other: The Podcast. We’ll be back next week to give you the usual good good! On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with actor, Brian Michael Smith.The star shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the no...
Crashing Hip Hop’s 50th Birthday Party (ft Sesali Bowen & "Prince" Pierre Phipps)
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th! Special guests, Purse First Podcast hosts Sesali Bowen & "Prince" Pierre Phipps, discuss the very moment they both fell in love with the genre, the journey of the queer rap world, and what is missing from the hip hop culture conversation. DIS/Honorable Mentions jh: DM: Love is Blind and how they treated Uche hm: Avery Wilson, “Kiss The Sky” hm: Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist and preacher ...
Ursher, Baby!
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss their mixed feelings about Usher performing at this year’s Super Bowl. The timing might be perfect but is it pandering to Black audiences considering what the community has gone through over the last few years? But first, a pass the popcorn segment on Tyler Perry’s relationship advice to Black women and other cishetero nonsense. Mentioned In The Episode Lester Young DIS/Honorable Mentions jh: HM: “Meet the Black G...
Historically Black Phrases (ft. Dara Sanderson)
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 59.5 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson welcome CEO of Dictionary.Com, Dara Sanderson, to discuss Black American Language. They discuss code switching, how Black culture influences language, and jarrett and Tre’vell’s new book, Historically Black Phrases (Out Now!) Then later, our hosts respond to a letter from a listener who shares their experience with Digital Blackface in the workplace, in response to last week’s episode about non - Black people using Black gifs...
What You Laughin’ At Tho?
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson discuss “Digital Blackface”, such as when white people use gifs of Nene Leakes as a form of their own self-expression. Our hosts pose the question, what, exactly, is the motivation behind a white person’s decision to express themselves using Black or non-white digital media online? But first, a sneak peek into jarrett and Tre’vell’s newest book, Historically Black Phrases, dropping September 19th. Mentioned In This Episode ...
Since We’ve Been Gone
September 07, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBBack from break, hosts j & t cover the hot topics they missed while they were away: Montgomery Brawl, Trump’s indictment, and Lizzo getting sued. Then later, our hosts recollect themselves after Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in DisHonorable Mentions. But first, a sneak peek into jarrett and Tre’vell’s newest book, Historically Black Phrases, dropping September 19. Mentioned In This Episode Textured Waves Historically Black Phrases DIS/Honorable Mentions HM: Beyoncé’s Renaissance Wor...
The Swim Episode (ft. Paulana Lamonier and Jordan Hunter)
August 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThe long-awaiting Aquatics Episode is finally here! After much hand wringing and consternation, hosts jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson have FINALLY taken the plunge! Dive with them into the deep end as they take their very first swim lessons in beautiful Baldwin Hills. To prepare them for the big day, they speak with Paulana Lamonier, the founder of Black People Will Swim, and get some insight on what Paulana calls, “the only sport that can save your life.” And later, Founder of Legacy Aqu...
WSEO: Indicting Yourself (ft Angelica Ross and Imara Jones)
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB**This week FANTI is passing the mic to We See Each Other: The Podcast while our show is on a short hiatus. But don’t worry, we’ll be back with all new episodes starting August 31st! This week, we have reached the end of the journey with the final episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome Pose and American Horror Story star, Angelica Ross. She speaks on the state of trans media representation, how comedy has been both a gift and curse for t...
Can Copaganda Ever Be Good? (ft. Tia Oso & Jared Loggins)
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWho’s bringing the potato salad to the Donald Trump is Going to Jail party? Jarrett’s got sign up sheets! Then later, the hosts bring you the long awaited Copaganda conversation. Mentioned In this Episode Donald Trump DIS/Honorable Mentions jh: HM: Janelle James and her opening monologue at the 2023 Writers Guild Awards TA: HM: Tre’vell takes a moment to celebrate themselves. Go ahead and @ us Email: [email protected] IG @FANTIpodcast @Jarrett Hill @rayzon (Tre’vell) Twi...
Color Of Friendship
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBEver had a white friend? Or perhaps you are the white friend? On this week’s episode we discuss the FAN and ANTI of interracial friending. Mentioned In This Episode Jussie Smollett White People People Who are White DIS/Honorable Mentions Jarrett’s picks: HM: Jason Johnson - Happy Birthday! HM: Unprisoned, (Hulu) starring Marque Richardson and Kerry Washington HM: Oscar’s production design HM: Tony Evans, jr for song, Starless Tre’vell’s picks: HM: Rihanna’s Oscar Performance...
This Barbie Is On Strike!
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill go over the complex and complicado of the highly anticipated Barbie movie. They get into their thoughts on the film’s rollout, marketing strategy, and how Stereotypical Barbie represents the beginning of white women’s self - reckoning. But first in our Pass The Popcorn segment, our hosts speak on the state of the entertainment industry, from the WGA/SAG - AFTRA union strikes, to Hollywood’s initiative of driving out diversity, ...
Writing A Book Is HORD! (ft. Donovan X. Ramsey)
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIn this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill bring you a little something different: an extended discussion on the pros and cons of authoring a book. Our hosts discuss how challenging the writing process really is with FANTI veteran and author of When Crack Was King, Donovan X. Ramsey. The writers get into the nitty gritty of writing a book, covering everything from the brainstorming stage, finding motivation to write consistently, and fighting tooth and nail over book co...
Stop Cop City: Copaganda Pt II (ft. Da’Shaun Harrison)
July 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBY’all loved the first one so much, we had to bring it back! Hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson welcome writer, editor, and Stop Cop City activist Da’Shaun L. Harrison. Harrison also discusses why they and fellow activists are trying to block the development and construction of a police training compound “Cop City”, on the outskirts of Atlanta. Stop Cop City activists believe that going forward with the development would displace and disenfranchise the lives of marginalized people, and ...
Is Pride for Not-Queer People?
June 29, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill make a call back to Tre’vell’s Dis/Honrable Mention of Ncuti Gatwa’s British Vogue’s Pride Issue feature in Ep #174. In the issue, Gatwa claims he chooses not to label himself as queer, which poses the question: has Pride rebranded (again) to fit those who do not identify as queer? But first, jarrett and Tre’vell discuss the state of employment, or rather unemployment, in media considering the rise of publication layoffs, like...
WSEO - The Black Trans Gaze (ft. Kristen Lovell and D. Smith)
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week FANTI is passing the mic to We See Each Other: The Podcast. After you listen to the episode, make sure to check out Kristen Lovell’s The Stroll which premiered on Max the evening before this episode dropped. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speak...
Fake Smart, Real Problems: Artificial Intelligence
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson give Artificial Intelligence the FANTI treatment. On the plus side, jarrett finds Siri incredibly helpful, and asks her to set alarms for him multiple times a day. But they also share some concerns, like AI bots taking over journalists' jobs or programs making it easier for students to get away with plagiarism. Plus, jarrett and Tre’vell give Janelle Monae her flowers for Age of Pleasure, the new album that’s been ruffling feat...
Down With The Swirl? Interracial Dating (ft. Mikelle Street)
June 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBOn this week’s episode, Hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson welcome writer Mikelle Street for a conversation about The Swirl, or interracial dating. They dig into what’s behind the “trend” of highly-visible Black queer celebrities who seemingly only go out with white partners, as well as how our upbringing influences our attitudes around interracial dating. They also get into some of the misconceptions of interracial dating that are projected onto queer interracial couples. But first, ...
I Just Wanna Be Successful
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBWhat does it mean to be successful? Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss what it means to be successful, how the measurement of success shifts as we age, and finding success beyond financial status. But first - the two talk high school and college reunions. Mentioned In The Episode Spelman’s 2023 Valedictorians, Maya Blasingame, Amaia Calhoun, Sydney DuPree, and Chandler Nutall We See Each Other: The Podcast DIS/Honorable Mentions jh: DM: Iowa governor, Kim Reynolds, si...
Learning In Public
May 25, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson get into the complex and complicado of “Learning In Public”, similar to what jarrett had to do when he was called in for being fatphobic a few episodes back. The two discuss navigating the pressures that come with making mistakes publicly and why being willing to continue to learn to do better is so important. But first, Tre’vell poses A Tough Question: Is there ever a right time to call the police, in today’s climate? And late...
When Life Gives You (Don) Lemons…
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBOn this week’s episode, journalists Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss the very complex and complicado of Don Lemon, and how his legacy has not only affected pop culture, but the Black community. Our hosts get into the dichotomy of the journalist, as both a victim and perpetrator of homophobia and anti-blackness. But first, a special FANTI exclusive on Tre’vell and jarrett’s upcoming book, Historically Black Phrases. (Dropping September 19th) And later Tre’vell shares their run in wi...
We See Each Other: Remain Teachable (ft. Lina Bradford)
May 11, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBFANTI presents: Episode #2,“Remain Teachable” of We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by FANTI’s very own, award-winning journalist and authoress, Trev’ell Anderson, and FANTI MVP, award-winning journalist and media personality, Shar Jossell. Join the conversation on Trans visibility in media and go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther to share your thoughts. Mentioned In The Episode Soldier's Girl (2003) P - Valley (2020) Eden’s garden Candis Cayne of Dirty Sexy Money Lady Bunny L...
Pasifika Pride ft.Kristian Fanene Schmidt
May 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBSpecial guest, Executive Director and Co - founder of PEAK, Kristian Fanene Schmidt joins FANTI in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. But first, jarrett poses the tough question: have you given yourself permission to be happy? That and a special announcement from Tre’vell about We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film, out May 9th. Watch Us On Youtube! Mentioned in this episode Asia Jackson - An afro filipina and creator of the hashtag #MagandaMorenx, We See Each O...
Pasifika Pride (ft.Kristian Fanene Schmidt)
May 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBSpecial guest, Executive Director and Co - founder of PEAK, Kristian Fanene Schmidt joins FANTI in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. But first, jarrett poses the tough question: have you given yourself permission to be happy? That and a special announcement from Tre’vell about We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film, out May 9th. Watch Us On Youtube! Mentioned in this episode Asia Jackson - An afro filipina and creator of the hashtag #MagandaMorenx, We See Each O...
What Was Said
April 27, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill get into listener questions and comments from social media Mentioned In This Episode: Ep #161 Color Of Friendship EP# 165 Outta Pocket Go ahead and @ us Email: [email protected] IG @FANTIpodcast @Jarrett Hill @rayzon (Tre’vell) Twitter @FANTIpodcast @TreVellAnderson @JarrettHill @vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz) @Swish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher) Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.ece Graphics: Ash...
Shut Up & Watch Party
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBOn this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss group watch party etiquette and rank their favorite white women of color singers. Mentioned In This Episode Tori Kelly’s appearance on The View Curator, Activist and the catalyst behind the Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Center , Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Press Your Luck theme song DIS/Honorable Mentions jh: DM: People with their cars, alarms & music TA HM: Game Shows RuPaul’s new game show Lingo on CBS G...
Outta Pocket
April 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBHosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson define outing as disclosing information on a person’s sexuality, gender, health, etc. without their permission and consent, and dive into the repercussions of outing. Mentioned in This episode LSU, women’s basketball champs Chlöe Bailey Texas Southern University’s cheer squad My Name is Mo'nique on Netflix DIS/Honorable Mentions jh HM: Alfred “Shivy” Brooks II HM: Southern Roots Vegan Bakery HM: Larae Ferry TA M: Tennessee State Rep...
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep (ft. Darian Symoné Harvin)
April 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBHosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill discuss some ins and outs of the Beauty Industry from Beauty news journalist and editor, Darian Symoné Harvin. But first, what does it take to be a journalist? A lot more than a google search, despite what Real Housewives Of Atlanta’s Porsha Williams’ thinks. Mentioned In This Episode Porsha Williams Studio Symoné DIS/Honorable Mentions jh: HM: The Beauty of Blackness TA HM: GLAAD Honors event HM: Region IV Conference in Phoenix HM: A...
(Don’t) Take Me To Church
March 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB**REMINDER: This episode is dropping the first week of The MaxFunDrive, so if you enjoy this show, please take a moment to show your support and become a member at maximumfun.org/join. On this week’s episode, jarrett and Tre’vell talk about church. Can we get an A - THEM?! The hosts examine their experiences growing up in church as baby queers, bringing up the good parts and a lot of the bad. But first, in the wake of Jonathan Majors' arrest on Saturday for alleged domestic assault, our ho...
We See Each Other BOCO Teaser
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBTo get the full BOCO, you know what you gotta do! Become a Maximum Fun member - go to maximumfun.org/join and become a MaxFun member today!
Can Copaganda Ever Be Good? ft. Tia Oso & Dr. Jared Loggins
March 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB**REMINDER: This episode is dropping the first week of The MaxFunDrive, so if you enjoy this show, please take a moment to show your support and become a member at maximumfun.org/join. Who’s bringing the potato salad to the Donald Trump is Going to Jail party? Jarrett’s got sign up sheets! Then later, the hosts bring you the long awaited Copaganda conversation with special guests, Tia Oso, the executive director of BLD PWR Productions, and Dr. Jared Loggins, Assistant Professor of Black St...
Color of Friendship
March 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBEver had a white friend? Or perhaps you are the white friend? On this week’s episode we discuss the FAN and ANTI of interracial friending. Mentioned In This Episode Jussie Smollett White People People Who are White DIS/Honorable Mentions Jarrett’s picks: HM: Jason Johnson - Happy Birthday! HM: Unprisoned, (Hulu) starring Marque Richardson and Kerry Washington HM: Oscar’s production design HM: Tony Evans, jr for song, Starless Tre’vell’s picks: HM: Rihanna’s Oscar Perfor...
And The Nonbinary Oscar Goes To…
March 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBAnd the nonbinary Oscar goes to…Well, The Academy isn’t there quite yet. Nevertheless, jarrett and Tre’vell grapple with the question: Is it time we leave gender out of awards? They get into some of the thornier issues award shows face navigating gender in honoring artists. Plus, is jarrett fatphobic (again) for donning shapewear? Tre’vell has thoughts. They cover all this and more! Mentioned in this Episode Shapewear and Fatphobia Degendering Awards DIS/Honorable Mentions jh...
Did You Miss Us?
March 02, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MB…And we’re back. Did you miss us? Of course you did with all this new FANTI good good! New season, new topics, and a whole new look - we are BACK with a brand new episode of Season 4. Mentioned In This Episode The Future is Black MuneHues Historically Black Phrases Rihanna (super bowl/vogue cover) Black ASL Super Bowl interpreter, Justina Miles New York Times Trans Letter Ivy Park DIS/Honorable Mentions jh: HM: Lee Edward Colston II - playwright, actor who wrote The First Deep B...
The Best Has Yet To Come (The Compilation Episode)
February 23, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBOur FANTI producers are on the mic in this week’s episode! We take a stroll down memory lane and recount all our favorite moments that are in the spirit of Black History Month. Mentioned in this episode: Every Day is Black History Why White People Love Wakanda Traveling While Black (In Our) Light Skinned Feelings (ft. Charles H.F. Davis III) Mental Health Culture (ft. Spirit) Our Sponsors This Week Wild Grain Have more meals with family and friends this year, with Wildgrain! The...
Love the Work, Meh the Artist
February 16, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBEpisode Notes: If you tuned into last week’s minisode, you’d know we discussed the struggle that comes with enjoying an artist as a person, but their art…maybe not so much. This week we flip the script and discuss the art that we absolutely love and the artists who we actually can’t stand that made it. Mentioned on the show Dave Chapelle, Kanye West, Bill Cosby, Michael Jackson, R.Kelly, Elon Musk, Copaganda, Cancel Culture, Queerty Our Sponsors This Week Better Help If you’re think...
Love the Artist, Meh the Work
February 09, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHave you ever liked an artist for who they are, but not necessarily for what they bring to the table? In this week’s minisode, Tre’vell and jarrett discuss artists they love but feel meh about their art. Mentioned in this episode Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Oprah, Jennifer Hudson Our Sponsors This Week Wild Grain Have more meals with family and friends this year, with Wildgrain! The first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries...
Minisode: Hot Topics
February 02, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBJust because we’re on a hiatus doesn’t mean we’ve run out of things to say! In this week’s minisode, jarrett shares his thoughts on You People and Tre’vell …sorta…explains why they’re not in a particular rush to see it. The two also react to the horrific behavior of the Memphis Police Department’s so-called Scorpion unit and their killing of Tyre Nichols. Plus, Tre’vell has an honorable mention that should bring some joy to word nerds. Mentioned In this Episode: Tyre Nichols You People T...