Best Trevell Anderson Podcasts (2025)

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How Dare You! feat. Tre'vell Anderson 1:13:51

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SEASON FINALE! Funding for this project comes from Critical Minded, a grantmaking and learning initiative founded by the Nathan Cummings Foundation and Ford Foundation to support cultural critics of color in the United States. *** Episode description: Beandrea waves a magic wand over her career and concludes her reflections on the lessons of her Ha…

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'Eternity,' 'Rebuilding,' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes 1:17:30

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are checking into the afterlife for a spirited deep dive into ETERNITY, the new high-concept rom-com from A24 and director David Freyne. With the incomparable Da'Vine Joy Randolph stealing scenes as a no-nonsense afterlife coordinator, the film follows Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller as they navigate a bure…

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'Wicked: For Good,' 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't,' ' Ricky' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes 1:02:08

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. ease on down the road for a spellbinding deep dive into WICKED: FOR GOOD, the show-stopping finale to Jon M. Chu's cinematic journey through Oz. With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande returning to belt their faces off as the misunderstood Elphaba and the bubbly-but-conflicted Glinda, this second installment tr…

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'Hedda,' 'The Mastermind,' 'The Baltimorons,' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 9 59:47

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. uncork the champagne for Nia DaCosta's (director of Candyman and The Marvels) intoxicating, gender-swapped, and queer-infused reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, HEDDA. Starring Tessa Thompson in a career-defining turn as the titular, manipulative newlywed, alongside Nina Hoss (as her former lover, E…

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'Bugonia,' Jordan E. Cooper's 'Oh Happy Day!,' 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,' 'A House Of Dynamite' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes SEATED Podcast | Ep. 8 56:44

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. descend into the twisted world of Bugonia, the absurdist black comedy from director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, The Favourite) starring Academy Award winner Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Alicia Silverstone, and newcomer Aidan Delbis. Ray and Tre'vell wrestle with the movie's abstract cultural commentary on l…

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'Good Fortune,' 'Roofman,' 'The Baltimorons,' 'The Long Walk,' 'Caught Stealing' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes SEATED Podcast | Ep. 7 1:04:33

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. interrogate the return of writer, director, and star Aziz Ansari back to the big screen with his chaotic, star-studded comedy, Good Fortune. Ray and Tre'vell dissect the movie's class commentary on the gig economy and wealth inequality in modern Los Angeles, the surprisingly sweet comedic turn from Keanu Ree…

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'After The Hunt,' D'Angelo Tribute, Diane Keaton And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 6 1:04:54

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. navigate the moral minefield of After The Hunt, the razor-sharp psychological drama from director Luca Guadagnino and writer Nora Garrett, starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield Ray and Tre'vell debate the movie's provocative themes of institutional power, generational divides, "cancel cult…

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'Kiss Of The Spider Woman,' Mary J. Blige And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 5 59:01

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. step into the world of Kiss of the Spider Woman, the new Bill Condon-directed movie starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and a breakthrough performance from Tonatiuh. Does this adaptation spin a compelling web, or does its fantasy get lost in the cellblock? Tune in for their verdict: is this visually rich mu…

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The Psychology of 'Representation Matters' feat. Harvard Prof. Josephine Kim 55:05

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Funding for this project comes from Critical Minded, a grantmaking and learning initiative founded by the Nathan Cummings Foundation and Ford Foundation to support cultural critics of color in the United States. Episode description: Beandrea reflects on the role of identity in film criticism with Professor Josephine Kim, Ph.D., with whom she took c…

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'The Smashing Machine' + The Fall Of Film Festivals And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 4 1:05:46

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. step into the ring to review The Smashing Machine, the gritty biographical drama from writer/director Benny Safdie (of Uncut Gems and Good Time fame). The A24 film stars a transformative Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA pioneer and former UFC champion Mark Kerr, with Emily Blunt as his then-girlfriend Dawn S…

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'One Battle After Another,' Marlon Wayans Claps Back And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 3 57:07

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. plunge into the latest from writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson, the epic action-thriller One Battle After Another. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, a washed-up, paranoid ex-revolutionary, and newcomer Chase Infiniti as his self-reliant daughter,…

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'Him,' 'The Long Walk' Treadmill Experience And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 2 59:51

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Hosts Ray and Tre'vell dive deep into their review of the new Jordan Peele-produced Monkeypaw Productions film, HIM. Directed by Justin Tipping and starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, HIM is a horror-thriller that tackles themes of sports, race, and the price of success. They discuss the film's stylish direction, the lead performances, the co…

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Fall Movie Preview: 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Hedda' and What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 1 39:40

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Hosts Ray and Tre'vell run down a few of the films they're excited to see that will be hitting theaters this Fall. They also dive into some of their personal favorites—actors, directors, and movies they love—before wrapping up with some good vibes recommendations you can check out this week. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB Join: https://www.seatedshow.c…

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Introducing SEATED: The Blackest Show About Movies! 1:44

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Instigating the Black moviegoing experience with hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr., SEATED is guaranteed to be your newest favorite show. Join us weekly for film reviews, Hollywood hot takes and Black cinema games. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB Join: https://www.seatedshow.com/join CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow Website…

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Reading Against the Grain: the Paradox of Black Cinephilia feat. Anna Everett, Ph.D 54:59

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Funding for this project comes from Critical Minded, a grantmaking and learning initiative founded by the Nathan Cummings Foundation and Ford Foundation to support cultural critics of color in the United States. Episode description: For full show notes and written annotations, subscribe to the companion newsletter. #annotationswithbjuly (Tag your p…

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Lean In to the Mess feat. dessane lopez cassell 1:10:46

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Funding for this project comes from Critical Minded, a grantmaking and learning initiative founded by the Nathan Cummings Foundation and Ford Foundation to support cultural critics of color in the United States. Episode description: For full show notes and written annotations, subscribe to the companion newsletter. Film series in Los Angeles (remai…

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Permission to Imagine feat. Lovia Gyarkye 1:00:17

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Funding for this project comes from Critical Minded, a grantmaking and learning initiative founded by the Nathan Cummings Foundation and Ford Foundation to support cultural critics of color in the United States. For full show notes and written annotations, subscribe to the companion newsletter. Film series in Los Angeles (July 25 - Aug 15, 2025): T…

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True Blood's Lafayette Reynolds (ft Ira Madison III) 30:43

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Lafayette Reynolds was the reigning butch queen in True Blood's Bon Temps, Louisiana. He was a short order cook, a medium, and the town's one-stop drug dealing shop but through a heartfelt performance by Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette became a fan favorite. Writer and podcaster Ira Madison III joins Black Queer Canon to discuss Lafayette, what he meant on…

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Embodied Criticism feat. Angelica Jade Bastien 52:15

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Funding for this project comes from Critical Minded, a grantmaking and learning initiative founded by the Nathan Cummings Foundation and Ford Foundation to support cultural critics of color in the United States. ___________ Host Beandrea July sits down with Vulture Magazine critic Angelica Jade Bastien. For full show notes and written annotations, …

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'Pose's Pray Tell (ft George M Johnson) 49:13

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"Live! Work! Pose!" is what Prayerful "Pray Tell" exclaimed at the start of each episode of FX's adored show "Pose." Portrayed by Billy Porter, Pray Tell is the commentator, church queen and community elder that poses as one of the show's centers. And while viewers were treated to his catty reads and over-the-top demeanor, the character was given d…

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'The Wire's Omar Little (ft Kirk A. Moore) 45:32

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Omar Little, as played by Michael K Williams in the HBO series "The Wire," was a modern day Rpbin HOod: he was a shotgun toting stick up man who robbed drug dealers. He had a code. And he was gay. Screenwriter Kirk Moore joins Black Queer Cannon to talk all things Omar: the representation he provided, his tragic death scene and the backlash that ca…

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'Pose's Blanca Evangelista and 'Orange Is the New Black's Sophia Burset (ft Shar Jossell) 40:22

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After Laverne Cox issued in the "transgender tipping point" as Sophia Burset in "Orange Is the New Black," Michaela Jae Rodriguez showed what was possible as Blanca Evangelista on "Pose." Journalist Shar Jossell joins hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street to talk about trans representation on screen. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzh…

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’To Wong Foo’s Noxeema Jackson (ft Jazzmun) 42:43

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Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. In the 1995 “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” Wesley Snipes plays the dazzling, whip smart and stern Noxeema Jackson. Amongst other things, this episode dives into the trans discourse around the role, how it …

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'How to Get Away With Murder's Annalise Keating (ft Taylor Crumpton) 36:45

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Cultural critic and columnist Taylor Crumpton joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle dig into the ABC original “How To Get Away With Murder.” In particular, the pair delve into the full-time lawyer, part-time bully and eventual self-described bisexual Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) at the center of the series which began airing in 2014.…

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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's Lady Chablis (ft Quei Tann) 37:37

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Actress and comic Quei Tann joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss trans icon much before her time: the imitable Lady Chablis. In 1997, the Savannah, Georgia nightclub legend played a version of herself in the cult-classic Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” In the episode, the trio discuss how the …

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Men on Film’s Blaine and Antoine (ft. Justin Simien) 38:33

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“Dear White People” creator Justin Simien joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to revisit two controversial Black, gay characters in television history: Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather. The pair were played by Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier in “Men On…” a recurring comedy sketch that appeared across “In Living Color” and “S…

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Set If Off’s Cleo Sims (ft Lena Waithe) 36:37

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Emmy-winning writer and actor Lena Waithe joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss one of the most enduring studs on screen: Cleo Sims. Played by Queen Latifah in the 1996 crime drama “Set It Off,” Cleo has become a pivotal archetype for black butch lesbians on screen. In the episode, the three discuss Cleo’s impact, what the r…

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'Noah’s Arc’s Noah Nicholson (ft Patrik-Ian Polk) 37:01

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In this inaugural episode, Tre’vell and Mikelle introduce the Black Queer Canon and induct Noah Nicholson from the 2005 LogoTV series “Noah’s Arc.” They discuss the show’s predecessor “Punks” as well as the way Noah, played by Darryl Stephens remains one-of-one. In an interview with show creator Patrik-Ian Polk they discuss how the character came t…

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Announcing Black Queer Canon! 1:45

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Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul,” Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The N…

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Church Announcements 2:03

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Tre'vell's got an announcement -- A new cut, new color is on the way!By Tre'vell Anderson

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An Episode of Black People Love Paramore (ft. jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson) 1:04:07

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In 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…

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Historically Black Phrases LIVE! 1:30

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A 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/liveBy Maximum Fun

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FANTI : FANTI 59:11

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This 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…

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What Was Said (ft. Laura Swisher & Palmira Muniz) 1:06:59

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This 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 SW…

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Taking Critique (ft. Lena Waithe) 56:47

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This 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 j…

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A World Without Prisons (ft. Charles H.F Davis III & Shar Jossell) 1:12:09

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This 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 vis…

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I’m HIV+, Too (ft. Daric L. Cottingham & Dr. Leo Moore) 1:00:02

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This 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: …

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It’s Giving, Friends (ft. Mychael Chinn) 43:29

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Happy 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.…

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Multi-hyphenate-ing: Jackée Of All Trades (ft. Nina Parker) 52:16

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This 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 fat…

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Get Somebody Else To Do It 52:18

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This 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…