Best Sequoia Thomas Podcasts (2024)

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Sierra Co-Founder Clay Bavor on Making Customer-Facing AI Agents Delightful 1:12:31

31m ago1:12:31

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Customer service is hands down the first killer app of generative AI for businesses. The reasons are simple: the costs of existing solutions are so high, the satisfaction so low and the margin for ROI so wide. But trusting your interactions with customers to hallucination-prone LLMs can be daunting. Enter Sierra. Co-founder Clay Bavor walks us thro…

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Phaidra’s Jim Gao on Building the Fourth Industrial Revolution with Reinforcement Learning 50:33

24m ago50:33

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After AlphaGo beat Lee Sedol, a young mechanical engineer at Google thought of another game reinforcement learning could win: energy optimization at data centers. Jim Gao convinced his bosses at the Google data center team to let him work with the DeepMind team to try. The initial pilot resulted in a 40% energy savings and led he and his co-founder…

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Rap Beef Ft. Miles Gray 1:20:40

21h ago1:20:40

1:20:40

On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes The Daily Zeitgeist podcast co-host and 90s encyclopedia, Miles Gray. The two discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Rap Beef, history’s best and worst diss tracks, and how it has affected not only hip hop, but culture at large. Highlights Kendrick Vs Drake Biggie Smalls Vs Tupac Nas Vs. Jay Z D…

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Fireworks Founder Lin Qiao on How Fast Inference and Small Models Will Benefit Businesses 39:18

14d ago39:18

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In the first wave of the generative AI revolution, startups and enterprises built on top of the best closed-source models available, mostly from OpenAI. The AI customer journey moves from training to inference, and as these first products find PMF, many are hitting a wall on latency and cost. Fireworks Founder and CEO Lin Qiao led the PyTorch team …

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on Building Copilot, and the the Future of Software Development 1:07:34

16d ago1:07:34

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GithHub invented collaborative coding and in the process changed how open source projects, startups and eventually enterprises write code. GitHub Copilot is the first blockbuster product built on top of OpenAI’s GPT models. It now accounts for more than 40 percent of GitHub revenue growth for an annual revenue run rate of $2 billion. Copilot itself…

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High School Musical FT. Amanda & Amber Miller 1:00:12

12d ago1:00:12

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes Fangirl Central hosts, Amanda and Amber Miller to talk all things High School Musical. They get into the franchise’s best songs, how Kenny Ortega did exactly what he needed to do, and how the films defined the Disney Zeitgeist of the early millennium. Highlights Giving Kenny Ortega his flowers Si…

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Meta’s Joe Spisak on Llama 3.1 405B and the Democratization of Frontier Models 42:07

14d ago42:07

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As head of Product Management for Generative AI at Meta, Joe Spisak leads the team behind Llama, which just released the new 3.1 405B model. We spoke with Joe just two days after the model’s release to ask what’s new, what it enables, and how Meta sees the role of open source in the AI ecosystem. Joe shares that where Llama 3.1 405B really focused …

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Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski on Getting AI to Do the Work of 700 Customer Service Reps 51:35

22d ago51:35

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In February, Sebastian Siemiatkowski boldly announced that Klarna’s new OpenAI-powered assistant handled two thirds of the Swedish fintech’s customer service chats in its first month. Not only were customer satisfaction metrics better, but by replacing 700 full-time contractors the bottom line impact is projected to be $40M. Since then, every compa…

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Cults Ft. Traci Thomas 1:02:03

27d ago1:02:03

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes welcomes guest, writer and The Stacks podcast host, Traci Thomas on the show to talk about Cults! The two get into what trends are cult - y, classic cults, and what it would take to get them sucked into joining a cult. All this & more! Highlights Disney Adults The real story of Jonestown Taylor Swift MAGA…

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Reflection AI’s Misha Laskin on the AlphaGo Moment for LLMs 1:07:04

28d ago1:07:04

1:07:04

LLMs are democratizing digital intelligence, but we’re all waiting for AI agents to take this to the next level by planning tasks and executing actions to actually transform the way we work and live our lives. Yet despite incredible hype around AI agents, we’re still far from that “tipping point” with best in class models today. As one measure: cod…

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Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on How Far Scaling Laws Will Extend 1:00:27

1M ago1:00:27

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The current LLM era is the result of scaling the size of models in successive waves (and the compute to train them). It is also the result of better-than-Moore’s-Law price vs performance ratios in each new generation of Nvidia GPUs. The largest platform companies are continuing to invest in scaling as the prime driver of AI innovation. Are they rig…

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Clueless Ft. Danielle Radford 49:29

1M ago49:29

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes and guest Tights and Fights co - host, Danielle Radford get into 1995’s Clueless. The two discuss the film’s decades - long influence on pop culture, separating the Dionne from the Stacey Dash, and how dating your step - sibling is definitely weird. All this & more! Highlights Speaking “Clueless” Teen Rom…

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Zapier’s Mike Knoop launches ARC Prize to Jumpstart New Ideas for AGI 55:12

2M ago55:12

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As impressive as LLMs are, the growing consensus is that language, scale and compute won’t get us to AGI. Although many AI benchmarks have quickly achieved human-level performance, there is one eval that has barely budged since it was created in 2019. Google researcher François Chollet wrote a paper that year defining intelligence as skill-acquisit…

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Factory’s Matan Grinberg and Eno Reyes Unleash the Droids on Software Development 59:10

2M ago59:10

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Archimedes said that with a large enough lever, you can move the world. For decades, software engineering has been that lever. And now, AI is compounding that lever. How will we use AI to apply 100 or 1000x leverage to the greatest lever to move the world? Matan Grinberg and Eno Reyes, co-founders of Factory, have chosen to do things differently th…

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Black People Love Pets Ft. Ella McLeod 49:25

2M ago49:25

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes and guest co - host, Comfort Creatures host, Ella McLeod chat about Pet parenting, Exotic pets, how Black folks connect with animals generationally. All this & more! Highlights LA Dogs vs. UK Dogs Are Cats Loyal? Exotic / Unusual Pets Character pets who we know are Black Grieving the death of a pet Writin…

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LangChain’s Harrison Chase on Building the Orchestration Layer for AI Agents 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Last year, AutoGPT and Baby AGI captured our imaginations—agents quickly became the buzzword of the day…and then things went quiet. AutoGPT and Baby AGI may have marked a peak in the hype cycle, but this year has seen a wave of agentic breakouts on the product side, from Klarna’s customer support AI to Cognition’s Devin, etc. Harrison Chase of Lang…

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Black People Love Reality TV Ft. Dr. JonPaul Higgins & Jordan Daniels 1:06:06

2M ago1:06:06

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes sits down with the guests, co - hosts of the BFF: Black, Fat, Femme podcast, Dr. JonPaul Higgins and Jordan Daniels, to discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Reality Television. They analyze classic reality tv show moments from shows like Flava of Love and The Bad Girls Club, rate their favorite shows o…

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Introducing "Training Data" 1:26

2M ago1:26

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Join us as we train our neural nets on the theme of the century: AI. Sequoia Capital partners Sonya Huang and Pat Grady host conversations with leading AI builders and researchers to ask critical questions and develop a deeper understanding of the evolving technologies and their implications for technology, business and society. The content of this…

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Black People Love Online Dating Ft. Anwar White 43:21

3M ago43:21

43:21

On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes sits down with Anwar White, the Get Your Guy dating coach. The two discuss dating app dos and don’ts, interracial dating, how past traumas can affect relationships in the present, and more! Highlights Online Dating Interracial Dating Dating Apps Dating Horror Stories Red Flags Healing Trauma Follow Anwar …

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Black People Love Friendship Ft. Danielle Bayard Jackson 53:40

3M ago53:40

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes sits down with author and The Friendship Expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson. The two dissect friendships, the heartbreak of friendship breakups, Danielle’s new book, and why a girls’ trip to Miami could make or break a bond. All this & more! Pick up a copy of Danielle Bayard Jackson’s new book, Fighting for …

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[NSFW] Ft. Ify Nwadiwe 54:27

4M ago54:27

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes discusses Sex with guest co - host, Maximum Film Podcast host, Comedian, and Thot Dad, Ify Nwadiwe. The two explore sex habits, positions, misconceptions & more! Highlights K*nks F*tishes Relationships Celebrity Sex Scandals Celebrity K*nks Follow Ify Nwadiwe https://www.instagram.com/ifynwadiwe/?hl=en ht…

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We're Nominated for a Webby! Vote for Black People Love Paramore Podcast! 1:53

4M ago1:53

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Vote here! https://wbby.co/41412NBy Sequoia Holmes

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Black People Love Country Music Ft. Jewel Wicker 50:21

4M ago50:21

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes dives into the world of country music with guest co - host, award - winning journalist and BPLP fan favorite, Jewel Wicker. The two discuss female country legends, the exclusion of Black people in the genre, and of course, review Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. VOTE Black People Love Paramore For A Webby!!! High…

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Black People Love Anime II Ft. NotWildlin, Garrick Bernard, & Chika Supreme 1:23:23

5M ago1:23:23

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes tackles Anime for the second time with the help of guest co - hosts, internet personality Wildlin Pierrevil (@NotWildlin), Writer / Comedian Garrick Bernard, and host of the podcast Shoujo Sundae, Chika Supreme. They get into Anime superlatives, Black caricatures within the medium, the Shoujo and Shonen g…

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Bonus Teaser: Black People Love Sequoia Holmes Ft. Jewel Wicker 3:35

5M ago3:35

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We get a sneak peek into the Black People Love Paramore bonus content episode with your host, Sequoia Holmes, as the topic! Award - winning journalist and friend of the show, Jewel Wicker, gets deep into Sequoia’s business and our host is not afraid to share. **REMINDER: This teaser is dropping the first week of The MaxFunDrive, so if you enjoy thi…

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Black People Love Warped Tour Ft. Christine Osazuwa 58:16

5M ago58:16

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On this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes along with guest co - host, Music executive Christine Osazuwa, talk about all things Warped Tour: Music, fashion, teenage shenanigans, and more! **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 …

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Black People Love Love Is Blind S6 Ft. Justine and Natasha (2 Black Girls, 1 Rose) 55:55

6M ago55:55

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Is love really blind? In this week’s episode, host Sequoia Holmes recaps the season 6 finale of Netflix’s Love Is Blind with guests co - hosts, Justine Kay and Natasha Scott - Cohosts of the 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose podcast. They talk finale highlights, their unpopular opinions on the season, dissect each couple, discuss racial preferences vs. fetishi…

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Black People Love True Crime ft. MaRah & Taz (Sistas Who Kill) 1:08:19

6M ago1:08:19

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Are you a lover of true crime? On this week’s episode host Sequoia Holmes and co hosts of the acclaimed true crime podcast, Sistas Who Kill, MaRah and Taz, dive into true crime in pop culture. They recount classic true crime cases like the OJ Simpson Trial and the Scream Murder. They also get into the cases like that of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, the gl…

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68. When Harry Met Sally (w/Elliot Davis) 1:15:16

6M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Go get your copy of Rom Com Drama Bomb RIGHT NOW!! TIME IS TICKING!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moreblueberries/rom-com-drama-bomb Go check out Talk of the Table and My First Dungeon wherever pods are cast. But do the other thing first. As we clearly stated. The show will be back on October 2nd! See ya then!…

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Black People Love Conspiracy Theories ft. Langston Kerman & David Gborie 52:14

6M ago52:14

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Prepare to have your reality questioned, as we tackle the Mandela Effect and the bewildering collective memories that seem to unite us in confusion with the hilarious Langston Kerman and David Gborie from the 'My Momma Told Me' podcast.. We debate the plausibility of government manipulations and how minor tweaks in our shared history could lead to …

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67. But Make it Lovely: Evil Dead 2 (w/Mike Dowd) 1:20:58

6M ago1:20:58

1:20:58

Go check out "The Other Side of Darkness"! Find anything you might need at butmakeitscary.com One more episode before the long summer!

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Black People Love The Cheetah Girls ft. Kalen Allen 1:01:51

7M ago1:01:51

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Ever imagined yourself strutting down the bustling streets of New York City or twirling through the historic avenues of Barcelona as part of the iconic Cheetah Girls? Join us as we take you on a vibrant journey with guest Kalen Allen, exploring the rich tapestry of dance, music, and cultural resonance woven by the Cheetah Girls franchise. As we unr…

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66. Emma. (2020) (w/Pod and Prejudice) 1:19:30

7M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Go check out Pod and Prejudice wherever pods are cast! The schedule for the end of season uhhh whatever this is: But Make it Lovely Feb 14 When Harry Met Sally Feb 21 Then I'll be back October 2nd! Find anything you might need at butmakeitscary.com

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Black People Love Olivia Rodrigo ft. Jewel Wicker 57:07

7M ago57:07

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Ever wonder how the raw emotions of teen angst translate into the music that defines a generation? Award-winning journalist Jewel Wicker joins us to unravel the magic behind the teen heartbreak anthems of Olivia Rodrigo. We take you on a journey through Rodrigo's rise from Disney darling to the voice of youth heartache, examining her growth as an a…

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Black People Love Tattoos ft. Aaron Davis 1:02:10

8M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Have you ever wondered what your ink says about you, or pondered the delicate dance between tattoos and personal identity? This time around, I sit with Aaron Davis, a standout self-taught artist and a fierce competitor from Ink Master Season 15. From his profound Afro-Americana style to the beats that shape our lives, this episode peels back the sk…

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Black People Love Day Time Talk Shows ft. Shar Jossell 1:01:13

9M ago1:01:13

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in the audience of a live daytime talk show taping? Or maybe even entertain the thought of hosting your own talk show one day? This episode of Black People Love Paramore is a riveting journey through the world of daytime talk shows. We're joined by Shar Jossell, a renowned journalist and media per…

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Psssst.... 1:18

9M ago1:18

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Make sure you tune in!By Sequoia Holmes

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Black People Love Boy Meets World ft. Adell Coleman & Anna DeShawn 1:00:52

9M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

We're in for a nostalgia trip as we welcome Adell Coleman and Anna Deshawn, creators of the "The Head Nod: Black Life at a PWI" podcast. Our spirited conversation kicks off with a lively exchange of unpopular food opinions, where Adell surprises us with her distaste for Chicago's iconic deep-dish pizza. As we reminisce about our shared love for the…

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Black People Love Love Is Blind ft. Tristan Hill & Kevin Chestnut 1:30:24

10M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Let's embark on a journey through the rollercoaster world of dating and relationships with our special guests, Tristan and Kevin. Tune in and get engrossed as we dissect the latest season of Netflix's Love is Blind, from the dramatic twists and turns to the contentious issues left unaddressed. Intrigued by JP's unusual antics or Izzy's questionable…

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Black People Love Bring It On ft. Sisters Who Watch 52:20

10M ago52:20

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Welcome to another thrilling discussion on Black People Love Paramore. This time, I'm sharing the mic with Laura and Shelby from the Sisters Who Watch podcast, who bring their critical eye and quick-witted humor to our entertainment roundup. We had a blast reviewing everything from reality TV shows to blockbuster movies, and their take on the Renai…

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65. Chocolat (w/Rae Reynolds) 1:23:11

10M ago1:23:11

1:23:11

Go check out It Was a Shit Show wherever pods are cast! Okay so this is 1 week and almost one full day late, but really who even remembers I make this podcast? Certainly not me. Visit patreon.com/butmaketi scary for a last chance at the bonus content before it's gone!

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Black People Love The Golden Girls ft. Kid Fury 57:47

11M ago57:47

57:47

Join us for an episode jam-packed with nostalgic television reflections, spicy food takes, and fascinating character analyses! This episode features a special guest, Kid Fury, who adds his unique perspective and humor to our conversation. We kick things off with a light-hearted debate on the necessity of blinkers while driving and our controversial…

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Black People Love Mean Girls ft. Will Lawson & Jewel Wicker 1:07:42

11M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Ever wonder who the meanest Mean Girl really is? Or analyzed the power dynamics in that high school drama? Today, we're here to do just that. Joined by the insightful Will Lawson and Jewel Wicker, we dissect the impact of 'Mean Girls', share our unique takes on this cultural phenomenon, and, in a lively debate, argue for a spinoff featuring the Unf…

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Black People Love America's Next Top Model ft. Simone Polanen 1:08:56

12M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Hold on tight as we take an exhilarating ride into the world of reality TV, specifically zeroing in on the iconic America's Next Top Model with our guest, the incredibly talented Simone Polanen. With Simone's discerning perspectives, we dissect the show's complex legacy that's far from black and white. From lauding its originality and influence on …

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64. Ella Enchanted (w/Julianna Coughlin) 1:10:58

11M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Go check out Into the Fold wherever pods are cast! Anything you might need at butmakeitscary.com

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Black People Love Fall Out Boy ft. Furious Nae 41:57

12M ago41:57

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Summary Listen in as we explore the fluid nature of our favorite songs and movies with our dynamic guest, content creator, and entrepreneur, Janae. We chat about how difficult it can be to pinpoint an all-time favorite song or movie and how our preferences are subject to change. Janae makes a compelling case for why it's better to ask for a top fiv…

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Black People Love Paramore ft. Hayley Williams (!!!!!) 17:12

1y ago17:12

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I mean... Hayley Williams is on Black People Love Paramore podcast... what more is there to say? Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod…

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Black People Love Reba ft. Laci Mosley 1:14:41

1y ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Buckle up for a wild ride as we sit down with the inimitable Laci Mosley, a comedic powerhouse and host of the popular podcast, Scam Goddess! We couldn't help but dive into a hearty conversation, which took us from her journey as an actor, through her experiences with medical malpractice and landed us with shared laughter about our mutual love for …

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63. Definitely, Maybe (w/Marcella Pereda) 1:01:32

1y ago1:01:32

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Check out the back catalogue of Remedial Sex Ed! If you like this show, thank you so much for listening. Thank you especially to everyone who has been a patron, your support means everything!

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Black People Love Tame Impala ft. Bridget Todd 43:07

1y ago43:07

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Join us on a compelling journey through the fascinating realm of music and technology, as our distinguished guest, Bridget Todd, weaves her magic with her profound insights and experiences. As the force behind the podcasts 'There Are No Girls on the Internet' and 'Beef Podcast,' Bridget is no stranger to altering the narrative around technology, so…

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