Best Htgawm Podcasts (2024)

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Good Times Never Fallout 1:20:04

11d ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Welcome to a another episode of The TV Blerds Podcast! This week we are diving deep into the latest reboot that nobody asked for, NETFLIX'S GOOD TIMES, the post-apocalyptic video game tv adaption PRIME'S FALLOUT, and lastly we hop into the compelling mystery from PEACOCK'S new drama APPLE NEVER FALLS. Join us as we break down these new releases, sh…

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The TV Blerds Are Back: Gen V Premiere, Beyonce's Cinematic Journey, and Entertainment Revelations! 1:27:50

7M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Welcome to The TV Blerds, your ultimate source for the latest and greatest in the world of entertainment! In this episode, we dive deep into the hottest headlines and binge-worthy shows, giving you the inside scoop on everything you need to know. In our introductions segment, we uncover the exciting news about Beyonce's upcoming cinematic masterpie…

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Jordan Calloway on 'Fire Country,' Playing Superheros and Real-Life Heroes 19:08

1+ y ago19:08

19:08

After starring in The CW's 'Black Lightning,' Jordan Calloway's next project is 'Fire Country' on CBS. He talks about the CBS drama, what he hopes to do in this next stage of his career and much more.By Opening Act

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Amirah Vann Talks 'A Jazzman's Blues' and Reflects on 'Underground' and 'HTGAWM' 25:33

1+ y ago25:33

25:33

Amirah Vann takes revisits her roles in OWN's 'Queen Sugar,' ABC's 'How to Get Away with Murder,' WGN's 'Underground' and more, while also discussing her character in Netflix's 'A Jazzman's Blues' and what it meant to join the project.By Opening Act

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Syreeta Singleton on Working With Issa Rae and What's Next For Their Hit Show 'Rap Sh!t' 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

30:49

HBO Max's 'Rap Sh!t' showrunner Syreeta Singleton joins us to talk about some of season 1's biggest moments, what could happen in a potential second season, working alongside Issa Rae and much more.By Opening Act

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MeKai Curtis On 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Season 2, Fan Theories And Going From Disney to Starz 23:42

2y ago23:42

23:42

Ahead of the season 2 premiere of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' MeKai Curtis teases what to expect, breaks down some of the biggest season 1 moments, discusses his transition from Disney XD star to more mature material and discusses what he really thinks of some of the fan theories that pop up online.…

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Kadeem Hardison Talks New Series 'Moonhaven,' Reflects on 'A Different World' Almost 30 Years After Last Episode 19:31

2y ago19:31

19:31

Kadeem Hardison stops by to chat about this new series Moonhaven, which recently debuted on AMC+. He also reflects a bit on his career, and of course, the iconic A Different World, which will see its final episode turn 30 next year.By Opening Act

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Emmy Raver-Lampman Talks New Film 'Gatlopp' and 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 3 24:21

2y ago24:21

24:21

Emmy Raver-Lampman talks about her new film, 'Gatlopp,' which she filmed during the pandemic and was recently released digital and demand. She also talks about doing more TV and film work in recent years after spending years on stage, and of course, speaks on 'The Umbrella Academy' season 3, which recently returned on Netflix.…

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Simone Missick on 'All Rise' Being Rescued by OWN and Revitalizing the Legal Drama 20:22

2y ago20:22

20:22

On the heels of 'All Rise' season 3's premiere on OWN, Simone Missick chats about the show being revived by the cable network after its CBS cancellation, what its like being on the legal drama after two fast-paced action series and what her perception is of playing a character in the justice system during these times.…

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Sasha Lane on 'Conversations With Friends' and Going From Indie to the MCU's 'Loki' 24:16

2y ago24:16

24:16

On the heels of the 'Conversations With Friends' season finale, Sasha Lane drops by to talk about the show, appearing in Marvel Studios' 'Loki,' how the pandemic and racial reckoning changed her perception, the projects she wants to take on next and more.By Opening Act

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Ron Cephas Talks About the Legacy of 'This Is Us' and His Recent Tony Nomination 31:39

2y ago31:39

31:39

Ahead of the series finale of 'This Is Us,' Ron Cephas Jones drops by to chat about the series, the finale, playing William, how the show became a television anomaly and so much more. He also talks about his recent Tony Award nomination for Clyde's.By Opening Act

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Javicia Leslie On Playing a Superhero and What She's Looking Forward to Next 32:42

2y ago32:42

32:42

Javicia Leslie stops by 'Openinig Act' to talk about the most recent season of Batwoman on The CW, the community of Black actors in Hollywood and what else she's working on that she's very excited about.By Opening Act

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Brian Tyree Henry Breaks Down The White Fashion' Episode of 'Atlanta' and Cultural Theft 30:14

2y ago30:14

30:14

On a special episode, this week we are joined by the always booked and busy Brian Tyree Henry, who breaks down the most recent episode of FX's 'Atlanta' which takes a shocking look at cultural appropriation, theft and influencer social justice. He also talks about the show returning for so long and how that has impacted him as an actor.…

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Jabari Banks Talks 'Bel-Air' Season 1, Season 2 Hopes and His Journey So Far 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

Bel-Air' star Jabari Banks, one of the biggest breakout stars of 2022, joins us to talk about his start in Hollywood and making his major TV/film debut with the role. He also breaks down some of the biggest moments from season 1 of the show, teases some things he hopes happens in season 2 and much more.…

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Ludacris On 'Karma's World' and If He Thought His Career Would Always Look Like This 13:39

2y ago13:39

13:39

Ludacris stops by 'Opening Act' to chat about the new season of his Netflix series, 'Karma's World,' which recently dropped new episodes. We also talk to him about getting move involved with television and film behind the scenes as a producer, and if 2000s-era Ludacris would have ever predicted what 2020s Chris Bridges would do.…

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Sheryl Lee Ralph On ‘Abbott Elementary’ Changing TV, Broadway’s new Era and The ‘Moesha’ Legacy 30:26

2y ago30:26

30:26

The iconic always booked and busy Sheryl Lee Ralph is now one of the stars of Quinta Brunson ‘Abbott Elementary,’ on ABC one of the biggest and most promising broadcast network sitcoms in ages. She talks about the new series, playing an educator and the importance of the education field amid the pandemic. She also talked about her own Broadway lega…

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Corbin Bleu On Winning 'The Real Dirty Dancing,' Returning to 'High School Musical' and More 28:29

2y ago28:29

28:29

This week, Corbin Bleu became the inaugural winner of Fox's 'The Real Dirty Dancing.' He spoke to us about the competition, what he learned about dancing and himself, representation in film/television, his upcoming return to 'High School Musical,' reuniting with Monique Coleman and continuing a partnership with her and much more.…

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Brandy Talks Career Longevity and Her 'Queens' Touring Hopes 16:52

2y ago16:52

16:52

With decades in the game, iconic roles in projects like 'Moesha' and stellar music and acting careers — Brandy is a modern industry gem. She sits down with us this week to talk about the season finale of ABC's 'Queens,' what she hopes happens if the show gets a season 2 and more. She also gives advice to aspiring Black creatives and walks us throug…

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Nicole Ari Parker Talks 'And Just Like That...' and the Evolution of Black Stories 20:14

2+ y ago20:14

20:14

Nicole Ari Parker makes a splash on 'The Sex and the City' revival seres, 'And Just Like That...,' which is on HBO Max. She talks about being in the new series, her recent 'Chicago P.D.' role, if she'd be in a remake of any of her past projects and much more. The actress also talks about working with husband Boris Kodjoe on his directorial debut an…

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Tyler Lepley On 'Harlem,' 'P-Valley' and Mirroring Real-Life Experiences In His Work 27:09

2+ y ago27:09

27:09

Since starring in Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots,' Tyler Lepley has gone on to star in Starz's 'P-Valley,' and most recently, the male lead in Amazon Prime Video's 'Harlem.' Lepley talks to us about being in the Black women-centric series, how his real-life experiences have informed both of hs portrayals in 'P-Valley' and 'Harlem,' what…

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Wesley Snipes On 'True Story,' The 'Blade-Killer' Project He's Working On and More 25:43

2+ y ago25:43

25:43

With a career spanning decades, Wesley Snipes is one of the most revered actors in Black Hollywood. The actor took on his biggest TV role to date opposite Kevin Hart in Netflix's 'True Story.' He talks about the twists in that show, the legacy of 'Blade,' the upcoming project he has that he refers to as the "'Blade'-killer,' what he hopes the next …

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Paula Patton Talks 'Sacrifice,' Playing Legal Eagles And Why She Loves Multiple Genres 20:28

2+ y ago20:28

20:28

Though she's most known for her roles in cult classic Black rom-coms and films such as 'Precious' and 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,' Paula Patton is making one of her biggest moves into television to-date with the BET+ original series 'Sacrifice.' She spoke to us about this new role, the would-be 'Law & Order: SVU' role that almost made he…

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Jay Ellis On The Legacy Of ‘Insecure’ and Making TV That Sticks With You 28:40

2+ y ago28:40

28:40

As ‘Insecure’ wraps ups its fifth and final season at HBO, Jay Ellis chats with us about what initially intrigued him about the role of Lawrence, what it’s been like to see the show become a pop culture phenomenon, and ultimately what he hopes the show is remembered for. With him set to make a huge splash in film soon, including his role in ‘Top Gu…

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The Insecure Return of The TV Blerds Podcast 1:01:43

2+ y ago1:01:43

1:01:43

After a Game of Thrones length hiatus Freya and Orson T. get together to talk about the return of HBO's Insecure. With visiting host Jazz we let yall know what we really felt about the return of Insecure.

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William Jackson Harper On 'Love Life' and Showing All Facets Of Blackness On-Screen 26:53

2+ y ago26:53

26:53

Theatre-bred Emmy nominee William Jackson Harper has one of the most diverse resumes as they come, with critically-acclaimed turns in 'The Good Place' and 'The Underground Railroad' ahead of him leading season 2 of HBO Max's rom-com anthology series, 'Love Life.' He talks to us about the upcoming season, how he selects his roles and what he hopes c…

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Brett Gray On Manifesting 'On My Block' And Why It's All About The Journey 34:52

2+ y ago34:52

34:52

As 'On My Block' wraps its run on Netflix, Brett Gray chats with us about all the steps in his journey that led to the series and how he and his castmates broke ground for diverse representation in YA. He also looks ahead to what's next for him in this phase, including if he plans to bring his music and acting careers together.…

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Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins On The Final Season Of 'Dear White People' And Her Next Chapter 28:42

2+ y ago28:42

28:42

Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is one of the breakout stars of 'Dear White People' and is set to conclude her arc as fan-favorite Joelle in this fourth and final season She spoke to us about the show, its legacy, how her early roles have impacted her career and what's to come next in her career as the show wraps its run.…

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Mack Wilds Revisits Early Projects and Talks About Being A Part of Broadway History 25:55

2+ y ago25:55

25:55

Mack Wilds is known for a plethora of roles, including his roles as a younger actor in projects such as 'The Wire' and '90210.' With a bevy of projects coming soon including Apple TV+'s 'Swagger,' 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' on Broadway and his own short film premiering at Urbanworld, he chats with us about his career moments both past and present.…

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Michael Evans Behling On 'All American,' Career Goals And 5AM 27:23

2+ y ago27:23

27:23

Michael Evans Behling has taken the world by storm as one of the stars of The CW's hit drama series, 'All American.' He spoke to us about the series, his start in Hollywood, career goals, what he hopes to explore in the time to come as Jordan Baker and much more.By Shadow and Act

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Erika Alexander On Black Women-Led Comedies, Investing in Black Creatives and Being Our Own Superheroes 49:11

3y ago49:11

49:11

The iconic Erika Alexander is always booked and busy. Recently seen in 'Wu Tang: An American Saga,' 'Run The World' and more, she's also busy producing behind the scenes under her Color Farm Media banner. Through this, she's produced projects such as 'John Lewis: Good Trouble.' She spoke to us about activist art, NFTs, the key to longevity, what 'L…

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End of Another Chapter | 365 QwR 301-305 | 100th Ep | Final Episode of the Podcast 20:27

3y ago20:27

20:27

The past 17 months had been really interesting and I enjoyed all the hours I spent producing episodes for this podcast. But now, this podcast has reached its end because it has already fulfilled its purpose. Anyway, below are the questions I answered in the episode. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? What simple gesture have…

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How to Pray the Rain Away and Other Superstitious Beliefs I Had as a Child | 365 QwR 296-300 20:27

3y ago20:27

20:27

Spoiler alert! I don't talk about Santa in this episode. Meanwhile, below are the questions I answered in this episode: In one sentence, how would you describe your relationship with your mother? What was the most defining moment in your life during this past year? What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months…

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Daveed Diggs On The Second Wave of ‘Hamilton’ and Bringing ‘Blindspotting’ to TV 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

Fresh off of his Emmy nomination of the Disney+ TV film version of ‘Hamilton,’ David Diggs is also one of the minds behind the ‘Blindspotting’ television series, which is a sequel of sorts to his critically-acclaimed film of the same name. Diggs talked to us about those two projects, early moments from his career that have stuck with him, playing F…

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Don't Ask Me About Skincare | 365 QwR 291-295 20:27

3y ago20:27

20:27

To me, skincare is... I'm not the best person to ask about skincare but I'd just leave this episode here so I can refer back to it in the future to remind me of my thoughts about taking care of my skin. Meanwhile, below are the questions I answered in this episode: How many hours of television do you watch in a week? A month? A year? What is the bi…

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A Year of Improv | 365 QwR 286-290 20:27

3y ago20:27

20:27

Improv has made a lot of impact in my life in the past year and I thought I'd share about it tonight. 2020 is the year I decided I'd do improv again and it's one of the best decisions I made that year. Anyhoo, below are the questions I answered today: Whom do you secretly envy? Why? In twenty years, what do you want to remember? What are you most e…

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Luke James Talks Balancing Music and Acting, Powerful ‘The Chi’ Storylines and More 22:57

3y ago22:57

22:57

Primarily known solely as a singer and a performer earlier in his career, Luke James has since made a huge move into television and film from ‘The New Edition Story’ to ‘Star' and much more. Currently seen on 'The Chi' and making his debut on Broadway in the fall, the triple threat talks about why he decided to get into acting, working through the …

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Understanding Love and Relationships through HTGAWM | 365 QwR 281-285 20:27

3y ago20:27

20:27

I have just finished watching all of How to Get Away with Murder tonight and I have enjoyed everything about it. It's worth the 4000+ minutes my family and I spent on it. Anyhoo, below are the questions I answered today: Who has had the greatest impact on your life? Are you happy with where you are in your life? Why? In one year from today, how do …

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Rediscovering Art | 365 QwR 276-280 20:27

3y ago20:27

20:27

I'm doing artsy stuff again recently so I think I'm kind of rediscovering art in a way. Anyway, below are the questions I answered in this episode: At what point during the last five years have you felt lost and alone? What is one opportunity you believe you missed out on when you were younger? What do you want more of in your life? What do you wan…

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Keith Powers On 'The Tomorrow War,' His First Job and Comedy Series Ambitions 29:53

3y ago29:53

29:53

Keith Powers has indisputably been one of Hollywood’s rising actors — from ‘Straight Outta Compton,’ to ‘The New Edition Story,’ to ‘Famous in Love’ and much more. As he takes on Amazon’s summer blockbuster ‘The Tomorrow War,’ Powers revisits his very first on-screen gig and he takes us through some of his biggest roles so far and previews Netflix’…

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Sweet Tooth | 365 QwR 271-275 20:27

3y ago20:27

20:27

Nope, this is not about the Netflix Original. Just some quick thoughts about my love for sweets and my surface level memories about dental care. Anyway, below are the questions I answered in this episode: What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? Who would you like to please the most? If you could go back in time and change things, what woul…

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Apple Music's Dolby Atmos Experience | 365 QwR 266-270 20:27

3y ago20:27

20:27

This is not a tech podcast and I'm not really reviewing Apple Music's Dolby Atmos in detail. I'm just blurting out my thoughts in an unorganized manner. I also shared some life updates, and below are the questions I answered in this episode: Which one of your responsibilities do you wish you could get rid of? What’s something you don’t like to do t…

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Tiffany Haddish On Creating Opportunities Across the Industry 17:10

3y ago17:10

17:10

Tiffany Haddish became a household name after her scene-stealing role in 'Girls Trip' and has been booked and busy ever since. Leading up to her role opposite Oscar Issac in potential awards contender 'The Card Counter,' Haddish talks about one gig that continues to pop up for her — host. We dive in with the actress-comedian to chat about 'Friday N…

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