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Small Doses with Amanda Seales

340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9.3K ratings

Your favorite truth teller, comedian, Amanda Seales, is dropping gems with, “Small Doses,” a weekly podcast that brings you potent truths for everyday use.

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Episodes

Side Effects of Social Media Toxicity (with Bridget Todd)

June 08, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

This week we talk to disinformation guru Bridget Todd about how to bring light to the shady spaces of these internets. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)! ~ Take a real Spring break and book yourself a moment of smooth at European Wax Center. Make a reservation today—your first wax is free. Comparing loan offers on Credit Karma is 100% free, won't affect your credit scores and could save you money. Ready to apply? Head to creditkarma.com/loanoffers t...

Side Effects of a Basketball Fashionista (with Sydney Carter)

June 01, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

This week, we are joined by women’s basketball coach Sydney Carter, who went viral for her sideline style. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)! ~ Start mailing and shipping with Stamps.com, and keep more money in your pocket every day. Sign up with promo code DOSES for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps dot com, click the microphone at the top of ...

Side Effects of Black in Country (with Mickey Guyton)

May 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

This week, country music songstress Mickey Guyton tunes us to the experience of being a sista in Dixieland. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Black in Tech (with Morgan DeBaun)

May 18, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

This week we link with tech guru Morgan DeBaun of Blavity Inc., who downloads us on all things bitcoin and beyond. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx at GoodRX.com/doses. Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/DOSES for 15% off your first purchase. Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel ...

Side Effects of Black in Tech (with Morgan DeBaun)

May 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour

This week we link with tech guru Morgan DeBaun of Blavity Inc., who downloads us on all things bitcoin and beyond. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx at GoodRX.com/doses. Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/DOSES for 15% off your first purchase. Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essenti...

Side Effects of Coming To America (with Desmond Thorne)

May 11, 2022 14:44 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

This week, we crossover with fellow SFB podcast Adventures in Black Cinema and break down the classic comedy Coming to American with host Desmond Thorne. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/doses. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase. Do to tenthousand.cc/doses Download the FREE GetUp...

Side Effects of the Mayor of Flint (with Karen Weaver)

May 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

This week, we talk to former Flint, Michigan mayor and current candidate Karen Weaver on her previous time in office, the water crisis, and the future of Flint. And make sure to check out the documentary FLINT: Who Can You Trust?, in select theaters now, and digitally on May 12th: www.flintdocumentary.com ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Take a real Spring break and book yourself a moment of smooth at European Wax Center. Make a reservatio...

Side Effects of Parenting a Trans Child (with Jodie Patterson)

April 27, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

This week, we talk to Jodie Patterson, mother, activist, and author of The Bold World, about raising her Black trans son. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Start mailing and shipping with Stamps.com, and keep more money in your pocket every day. Sign up with promo code DOSES for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps dot com, click the micr...

Side Effects of the Quaking of America (with Resmaa Menakem) Part 2

April 20, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

This week we continue our conversation with Resmaa Menakem, NY Times bestselling author of My Grandmother’s Hands, on the impact of generational trauma and other Black things. Resmaa's latest book, The Quaking of America is available now wherever books are sold. IG @resmaamenakem ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canv...

Side Effects of the Quaking of America (with Resmaa Menakem) Part 1

April 14, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

This week we talk to Resmaa Menakem, NY Times bestselling author of My Grandmother’s Hands, on the impact of generational trauma and other Black things. Resmaa's latest book, The Quaking of America is available now wherever books are sold. Make sure to come back for part 2 of our conversation next week. IG @resmaamenakem ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't a...

Side Effects of Everything's Gonna Be All White (with Djali Brown-Cepeda)

April 06, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

This week we zoom in on the Showtime/Mass Appeal docu-series Everything’s Gonna be All White with producer/director Djali Brown-Cepeda. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Take a real Spring break and book yourself a moment of smooth at European Wax Center. Make a reservation today—your first wax is free. To score 15% off your Blenders purchase, visit BLENDERS EYEWEAR dot com and enter promo code dosesvip. That’s BLENDERS EYEWEAR dot com, cod...

Side Effects Black Girl Gymnasts (with Amira Rose Davis)

March 30, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

This week we talk to Amira Rose Davis, host of American Prodigies season 3 about documenting the nuanced experience of being at the intersection of race, gender, and sports. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Stop overpaying for shipping with Stamps.com. Sign up with promo code DOSES for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click the micr...

Side Effects of Aging (with Zerandrian Morris)

March 23, 2022 07:45 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

This week we talk to the Ignant Intellectual aka Zerandrian Morris, about feeling the effects of these mortal frameworks. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ It's time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition. It’s just one scoop in a cup of water every day. That’s it! No need for a million different pills and supplements to look out for your health. To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give yo...

Side Effects of Being a Congresswoman (with Rep. Cori Bush)

March 16, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

This week we politic with Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri, and get a down-to-earth perspective of the ivory tower. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Make your first good decision of the new year, and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/doses. For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx at GoodRX.com/doses. Learn more a...

Side Effects of Reproductive Rights (with Lizz Winstead)

March 09, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

This week, we're joined by Lizz Winstead, founder of Abortion Access Front and cohost of Feminist Buzzkills Live, to talk about the wave of anti-abortion legislation sweeping the nation. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Trust me, you need to start taking the breaks you deserve with Jinjer Essential Oil too. And right now, I have an amazing deal just for my listeners: 20% OFF your first purchase. But this is only available at my special URL ...

Side Effects of Being a Showrunner (with Courtney Kemp)

March 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

This week we talk to Courtney Kemp, creator of Starz TV series Power (and its three subsequent spinoffs), about what it takes to call the shots. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Go to HelloFresh.com/doses16 and use code DOSES16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/podcast and use promo code DOSES It’s time to re...

Side Effects of Redefining the Wine Industry (with Ingrid Best)

February 23, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

This week we pour into the marketing mind of Ingrid Best, former Diageo exec and now founder of iBest Wines. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Hurry and enter TODAY for your chance to win the Lake Tahoe Dream House or other life-changing prizes and experiences at omaze.com/doses. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code doses 20. Right now, Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/doses to...

Side Effects of an Artist: Loni Johnson

February 16, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

This episode, I connect with an old friend and incredible artist Loni Johnson, who talks us through the social practice of her mastery. IG @lonijae305 ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Get 20% off your first order of Blueland’s revolutionary refill cleaning system when you go to Blueland.com/DOSES For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/doses Make your first good decision of the new year, and join o...

Side Effects of Being a Reformed Racist (with Daniel Collins)

February 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

This week, we talk to Daniel Collins, former convict and current activist, about his road to enlightenment and his fight for RaShawn Clark’s freedom. https://www.gofundme.com/f/attorney-retention-for-rashawn-clark ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/podcast and use promo code DOSES There is a detective in all of us! Fin...

Side Effects of an Artist: Bisa Butler

February 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

This week, we talk to visual artist and quilt maker Bisa Butler, weaving together her journey from teacher to master. IG @bisabutler ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Go to HelloFresh.com/doses16 and use code DOSES16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Right now, get 30% off your Betabrand order when you go to Betabrand.com/DOSES. It’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition. Athletic...

Side Effects of Fighting For What's Right at UCLA Gymnastics (with Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright)

January 26, 2022 16:37 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

This week we talk to UCLA Gymnastics team members Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright about the ongoing situation surrounding the protection of Black team members. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Life, I Swear (with Chloe Dulce Louvouezo)

January 19, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

This week, we create space with author Chloe Dulce Louvouezo for intimate stories from Black women on identity, healing, and self-trust. ~ For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! ~ jinjer.us/doses goodrx.com/doses harperwilde.com/doses issuu.com/podcast (code DOSES at checkout) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of a Long Term Relationship

January 12, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

This week, I share what I’ve learned in this new phase of love. For more content, subscribe to our Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Small Doses Keep and Dump List 2021

January 05, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Continuing with our annual Keep and Dump episode, we identify that which to leave behind in 2021 and that which to hold on to in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of An Artist: Gregory Simmons

December 29, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

This week, we talk to fine artist Gregory Simmons about his groundbreaking crate series and how the pandemic made his art a profession. IG @g_simmonsart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of An Artist: Cristina Martinez

December 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

This week, we are joined by fine artist Cristina Martinez to talk her new line at Nordstrom, why oils are better, and betting on yourself. IG @sew_trill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of An Artist: Andres Soler

December 15, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

This week, we keep it moving with animator/graphic artist Andres Soler, creator of the Views from Amandaland intro. IG @theandressoler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Being a Black British Musician (with Yola)

December 10, 2021 00:02 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

This week, Grammy nominated artist Yola gives us a word on what it is to be a Black woman in music across the pond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of An Artist: Justina Blakeney

December 01, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

This week, interior designer and artist Justina Blakeney walks us through her Jungalow of creativity. IG @justinablakeney + @theJungalow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Narcissists (with Candice Thompson)

November 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

This week we revisit our conversation with comedian Candice Thompson to discover the truth behind the mystery of your friendly neighborhood egomaniac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of An Artist: Amy Sherald

November 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

This week, portrait artist Amy Sherald launches our artist series with a peek inside her process, where you can see her First Lady portrait of Michelle Obama and more. IG @asherald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Black Girls are Magic (with Lilly Workneh and CaShawn Thompson)

November 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

This week we talk to Lilly Workneh, editor of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, and CaShawn Thomspon, creator of #BlackGirlsAreMagic about why Black girls’ stories matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Mess (with Mess in a Bottle’s Kalilah Wright)

November 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

This week, we pop open the meaning of mess and how to manage it with Kalilah Wright, creator and founder of Mess In A Bottle apparel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Candy

October 27, 2021 16:53 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

This week, I talk about the only part of Halloween I like! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Drama (with Jonathan Van Ness)

October 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

This week, comedian and hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness joins us to talk about how not to do drama and what to do when it shows up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Drag (with Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change)

October 13, 2021 07:40 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

This week, we have a ball with drag queens and comedians Monét X Change and Bob the Drag Queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of a Pregnancy Loss

October 06, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

In honor of Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month, I share my own story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Owning Your Platform (with KevOnStage)

September 29, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

This week, we’re joined by comedian and entrepreneur KevOnStage to get the scoop on the good the bad and the unexpected of starting your own streaming service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of the Amber Ruffin Show (with Amber Ruffin)

September 22, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

This week, we’re joined by mastermind and host of the Amber Ruffin Show, Amber Ruffin to talk about, well, the Amber Ruffin Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Reality TV with Tami Roman

September 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

This week, reality TV star and actress Tami Roman joins us to keep it 100 about the world of unscripted TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Side Effects of Reality TV (with Tami Roman)

September 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

This week, reality TV star and actress Tami Roman joins us to keep it 100 about the world of unscripted TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Catching Covid (with Ts Madison)

September 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This week, we get a first hand account of Covid from the bold and the brash TS Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Catching Covid with Ts Madison

September 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour

This week, we get a first hand account of Covid from the bold and the brash TS Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Side Effects of Being Jordan Chiles

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

This week, we vault into the heart and mind of 2020 Olympics Artistic Gymnastics silver medalist Jordan Chiles and talk all things from tumbling to tiktok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Answering the Call (with Immortal Technique)

August 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

This week, we are body slammed with knowledge when joined by MC and humanitarian Immortal Technique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DMT Edition: Side Effects of Buying a House

August 18, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

By popular demand, we’ve decided to invite you in for an extended DMT session on all things homeownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Buying a House

August 11, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

This week we unlock the doors to the adventures of pursuing homeownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Effects of Turning 40

August 04, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

This week, we go over the hill to enjoy the lovely ride of turning 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SD Revisited: Side Effects of Being in Your 30s

July 28, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

This week, we revisit our homage to the decade of your 30s! If you’re wondering if you’re where you should be, how you’ll get where you going, or simply if 30 really is the new 20, we speak on it and hopefully help you get closer to figuring it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SD Revisited: Side Effects of Knowing Your Worth (with Yamaneika Saunders)

July 21, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

This week, we revisit an episode from the archives, where comedian Yamaneika Saunders joined us to discuss what it means to value yourself and not be shortchanged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests

LeVar Burton
3 Episodes
Ron Funches
1 Episode