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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!PlugsHistorically Black Phrases Live! NAACP Image Awards 

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/live

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 week of FANTI, for the very last time. PlugsHistorically Black PhrasesWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmWe See Each Other: The PodcastGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@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.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

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 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 ANNOUNCEMENTHistorically Black PhrasesWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmWe See Each Other: The PodcastOur Sponsors This WeekFactorWith the busy fall season just around the corner, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle.Refresh your healthy habits without missing a beat. Choose from 34+ weekly flavor-packed, dietitian-approved meals, ready to eat in 2 minutes. Too busy running around during the day to think about lunch? Keep your energy up with Lunch To Go: effortless, wholesome meals like grain bowls and salad toppers, that are ready to eat when you’re on the go—no microwave required!This month, get Factor and enjoy eating well without the hassle. Simply choose your meals and enjoy fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door. Ready in just 2 minutes, no prep, no mess!Head to factormeals.com/FANTI50 and use code fanti50 to get 50% off. That’s code fanti50 at factormeals.com/FANTI50 to get 50% off!Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

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 jh:HM: The Institute of Black ImaginationHM: Black People Love ParamoreHM: Surface LevelTAHM: Afterlives: The Layleen Polanco Story HM: It’s Been A Minute podcastPlugsHistorically Black PhrasesWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmWe See Each Other: The PodcastBlack People Love ParamoreGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@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.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

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 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/FANTIMentioned In The EpisodeSusan Burton Crashing Hip Hop’s 50th Birthday Party (ft Sesali Bowen & “Prince” Pierre Phipps)DIS/Honorable Mentions jh:HM: First Wives Club, Netflix M: Bill Maher on boycottsHM: Albert Brooks Defending My Life, MAXTAHM: Candy Cane Lane, Amazon PrimeHM: Purse FirstPLUGSTre’vell & jarrett appeared on: Jade & XD, “The DownfallLlist”Nerdette, Yes, You’re An Activist Michael Colyar Morning Show this past Tuesday Historically Black PhrasesWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmWe See Each Other: The PodcastBlack People Love ParamoreGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

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: the Leather Community’s Response to AIDS" -  Interview with Queen Cougar”DIS/Honorable Mentions Jh: HM: Lena Waith and Chris Ball of Ball Family Farms, Cannabis collab “First Draft”HM: Theater Camp - Hulu HM: Rebuilding Black Wall Street - MAXHM: Tres Leche Cinnamon Toast Crunch TAHM: A Different World, “If I Should Die Before I Wake”HM: Life Support, starring Queen Latifah Our Sponsors This WeekFactorWith the busy fall season just around the corner, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle.Refresh your healthy habits without missing a beat. Choose from 34+ weekly flavor-packed, dietitian-approved meals, ready to eat in 2 minutes. Too busy running around during the day to think about lunch? Keep your energy up with Lunch To Go: effortless, wholesome meals like grain bowls and salad toppers, that are ready to eat when you’re on the go—no microwave required!This month, get Factor and enjoy eating well without the hassle. Simply choose your meals and enjoy fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door. Ready in just 2 minutes, no prep, no mess!Head to factormeals.com/FANTI50 and use code fanti50 to get 50% off. That’s code fanti50 at factormeals.com/FANTI50 to get 50% off!PlugsHistorically Black PhrasesWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmWe See Each Other: The Podcast Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@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.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

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.Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTIOur Sponsors This WeekMuseum of Flight  “A Queer History of Aerospace” is a new audio miniseries from The Museum of Flight premiering October 24th, It explores the ways the LGBTQ+ community has shaped aviation and space exploration, and the ways the industry has impacted LGBTQ+ community. The ultimate goal is to encourage people who have been left off museum walls of the largest private, non-profit air and space museum in the world, to share their own histories.Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episodes every Tuesday!PlugsHistorically Black PhrasesWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmWe See Each Other: The PodcastGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

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 father.Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTIMentioned This WeekCharles Jackson FrenchDIS/Honorable Mentionsjh:HM: Victoria Monet’s  7 Grammy Noms (Candice Benbow’s thread on Victoria)   &  Coco Jones’ 5 Grammy NomsHM: Kirk Franklin Reunion TourHM: Keith Boykin, All Lives MatterTA:HM: The Big Holiday Food Fight hosted by Kym Whitley on Max (2021)Our Sponsors This WeekMuseum of Flight  “A Queer History of Aerospace” is a new audio miniseries from The Museum of Flight premiering October 24th, It explores the ways the LGBTQ+ community has shaped aviation and space exploration, and the ways the industry has impacted LGBTQ+ community. The ultimate goal is to encourage people who have been left off museum walls of the largest private, non-profit air and space museum in the world, to share their own histories.Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episodes every Tuesday!PlugsHistorically Black PhrasesWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmWe See Each Other: The PodcastThe Official Rustin PodcastNina Parker Macy’s Collection Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@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.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

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 thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTIMentioned In This EpisodeAlexa CanadyDIS/Honorable Mentions Jh: Beyond The Mic hosted by Clay Cane & Reecie ColbertRustin with Coleman DomingoWorld of Wonders’ new show Sissy That Psyche.TA:HM: Big Brother FinaleHM: James Rogers’ Virtual Big Brother LiveOur Sponsors This WeekMuseum of Flight “A Queer History of Aerospace” is a new audio miniseries from The Museum of Flight premiering October 24th, It explores the ways the LGBTQ+ community has shaped aviation and space exploration, and the ways the industry has impacted LGBTQ+ community. The ultimate goal is to encourage people who have been left off museum walls of the largest private, non-profit air and space museum in the world, to share their own histories. Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episodes every Tuesday! PlugsHistorically Black PhrasesWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmWe See Each Other: The PodcastGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz)@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Did 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 love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTIMentioned In This EpisodeFlava Flav Diego La Velle Cevallos-GarzonDIS/Honorable Mentionsjh:HM: Jon Batiste turning Beethoven into BluesHM: Taking On Taylor Swift (MAX Original)HM:Jordie Rae interview on “Do I Know You?” hm: Cumin. Yes, the spice.. TAHM: The documentaries, Silver Dollar Road and After Sherman HM: gOD Talk documentaryOur Sponsors This WeekMuseum of Flight “A Queer History of Aerospace” is a new audio miniseries from The Museum of Flight premiering October 24th, It explores the ways the LGBTQ+ community has shaped aviation and space exploration, and the ways the industry has impacted LGBTQ+ community. The ultimate goal is to encourage people who have been left off museum walls of the largest private, non-profit air and space museum in the world, to share their own histories. Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

On 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! Speakpipe.com/FANTIMentioned In This Episode Tre’vell Anderson in Out100Okay Allies, Now Let’s Get in Formation! (ft. Jarrett Lucas)Colorism: White Supremacy’s Stank Ass Grandchild (ft. Jarrett Lucas)Black, Queer and Visible (ft. Ryan Mitchell)Daytime Talk Is the New Black (ft. Shar Jossell & Ryan Mitchell)Hallelujahween!?Hallelujaween Part Two: Black Horror (ft. Professor Tananarive Due)DIS/Honorable Mentions jh:HM: Zainab Johnson, Hijabs OffOur Sponsors This WeekFactorWith the busy fall season just around the corner, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle.Refresh your healthy habits without missing a beat. Choose from 34+ weekly flavor-packed, dietitian-approved meals, ready to eat in 2 minutes. Head to factormeals.com/FANTI50 and use code fanti50 to get 50% off. That’s code fanti50 at factormeals.com/FANTI50 to get 50% off!BrooklinenBrooklinen makes shifting seasons something to look forward to. Find everything you need for a home refresh, with award-winning sheets, comforters, and all the accessories in between.And to all the LA folks, you can now shop Brooklinen’s sheets, towels and more in person at their Santa Monica store.For a limited time, FANTI listeners will get $20 off plus free shipping on orders of $100 or more by using the code FANTI. Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This 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/FANTIMentioned on the episode Simone Biles DIS/Honorable Mentions HM: Laura Coates debut night on CNNTAHM: Black Fat Femme pod liveshowOur Sponsors This WeekMuseum of Flight “A Queer History of Aerospace” is a new audio miniseries from The Museum of Flight premiering October 24th, It explores the ways the LGBTQ+ community has shaped aviation and space exploration, and the ways the industry has impacted LGBTQ+ community. The ultimate goal is to encourage people who have been left off museum walls of the largest private, non-profit air and space museum in the world, to share their own histories. Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episode every Tuesday beginning October 24.Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgSpeakpipe: speakpipe.com/FANTIIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This 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 norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys Don’t Cry, our hosts discuss how this practice creates further confusion and harm into the trans conversation. Then later, we Pass The Mic to our everyday trans siblings and get a lesson on transmasculine activist and civil rights pioneer, Pauli Murray.Find us on IG: @SlayzhonYou can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are soldMentioned in the ShowDr. Kortney ZieglerStill Black: A Portrait of Black TransmenSoldier’s GirlLaith AshleyStrut Isis KingQueen SugarIG:@Rayzhon @sharsaysso @slayzhon (WSEO IG) Twitter@trevellanderson @sharssaysso @slayzhon @vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher) Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)Producer: Palmira MunizSenior Producer: Laura SwisherLaura Swisher is senior producer Music: Never Ending NinaWe See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.orgThis podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun! 

On 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 Uchehm: Avery Wilson, “Kiss The Sky”hm: Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist and preacherhm: Mykal KilgorePlugsHistorically Black Phrases Live! @ 1010Wine on 0ct. 8thOur Sponsors This WeekBrooklinenBrooklinen makes shifting seasons something to look forward to. Find everything you need for a home refresh, with award-winning sheets, comforters, and all the accessories in between.And to all the LA folks, you can now shop Brooklinen’s sheets, towels and more in person at their Santa Monica store.For a limited time, FANTI listeners will get $20 off plus free shipping on orders of $100 or more by using the code FANTI. Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@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.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

On 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 EpisodeLester YoungDIS/Honorable Mentions jh:HM: “Meet the Black Gay Partners Preserving Harriet Tubman’s Ancestral Land”, Donna Dear and Paulette GreeneTA:HM: Fanti Fam-ers and WAD squaders who showed up in Boston, All She Wrote book store, and The Christian United Methodist ChurchPLUGS:A Word With Jason JohnsonHistorically Black Phrases We See Each Other: The Podcast and We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and FilmGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

On 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 and memes way too often.Mentioned In This Episode Gwen Ifill Historically Black Phrases DIS/Honorable Mentions: TA: Project Runway contestant winner, BishmeOur Sponsors This WeekWild GrainWild Grain is the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries.For a limited time, FANTI listeners can get $30 off their first box, plus free croissants in every box with their subscription.To get this offer, go to: Wildgrain.com/FANTI. FANTI listeners can also use the promo code FANTI at checkout to get the discount.PLUGS:HIstorically Black Phrases was on Dictionary. com!We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV and Film event in BostonGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

On 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 Historically Black PhrasesAnn LoweDIS/Honorable Mentions Jh:HM: Living Single 30th Anniversary(Correction:jarrett mentions the show LIVING SINGLE being based on the show FRIENDS - he means the other way around.)HM: Sarah Jakes Roberts, Women EvolveTA:DH: Delta Airlines PlugsBook release event for Historically Black Phrases in Los Angles FANTI on Dictionary.com! We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV and Film event in BostonOur Sponsors This WeekBrooklinenBrooklinen makes shifting seasons something to look forward to. Find everything you need for a home refresh, with award-winning sheets, comforters, and all the accessories in between.And to all the LA folks, you can now shop Brooklinen’s sheets, towels and more in person at their Santa Monica store.For a limited time, FANTI listeners will get $20 off plus free shipping on orders of $100 or more by using the code FANTI.  Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@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.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Back 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 EpisodeTextured WavesHistorically Black PhrasesDIS/Honorable Mentions HM: Beyoncé’s Renaissance World TourJh: HM: Nicole Liggins, Bestie who took jarrett to see BeyonceYolo Akili Robinson,Black Healing RemixedVictoria Monét, Jaguar II Amber Abundance, The Color PurpleTA HM: Tennessee State is the first historically Black college and university to create a Division I hockey program Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@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.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

The 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 Aquatics and swim instructor, Jordan Hunter, works to help our hosts build a proper swimming foundation: breathing, kicking and floating. Will he make swimmers out of them? Find out!This episode is for ALL our FANTI listeners - but do you wanna get into the deep end of extra footage and actually see jarrett and Tre’vell learn to swim? Become a MaximumFun member today! Go to maximumfun.org/join, select FANTI to sponsor, and get access to tons of bonus content! Mentioned In This Episode Black People Will SwimLegacy Aquatics Our Sponsors This WeekFactorWith the busy fall season just around the corner, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle.Refresh your healthy habits without missing a beat. Choose from 34+ weekly flavor-packed, dietitian-approved meals, ready to eat in 2 minutes. Too busy running around during the day to think about lunch? Keep your energy up with Lunch To Go: effortless, wholesome meals like grain bowls and salad toppers, that are ready to eat when you’re on the go—no microwave required!This month, get Factor and enjoy eating well without the hassle. Simply choose your meals and enjoy fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door. Ready in just 2 minutes, no prep, no mess!Head to factormeals.com/FANTI50 and use code fanti50 to get 50% off. That’s code fanti50 at factormeals.com/FANTI50 to get 50% off!Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@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.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org