The Purple Podcast

Alia and Serge return from their summer break to discuss all of the recent happenings in pop culture.From Practical Magic 2 to Big Brother to The EMMYs, hear their hot takes as they recap the summer of 2026.Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sergeclivio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has finally arrived! Alia and Serge are back to discuss the epic, plus much more...With a hot topic being Ariana Grande on today's pod, we are drawing attention to her Brighter Days Ahead Foundation. The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation by Ariana Grande uplifts and directly funds small organizations that provide protection, support, and vital resources for vulnerable communities. With a focus on protecting trans and LGBTQ+ rights, expanding access to mental health care, and responding with care and compassion in moments of crisis, The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation champions justice and equity for our friends in need.Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠⁠⁠⁠@sergeclivio⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Alia and Serge recap the entirety of the 79th Annual Tony Awards in this special bonus episode of The Purple Podcast.Tune in to hear their closing thoughts on the latest Broadway season, beginning at 24:37.In the beginning of the episode, they will cover the box office phenomenons that are Backrooms and The Obsession. Plus, they will briefly cover the finale of Hacks and Euphoria.Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠⁠⁠@sergeclivio⁠⁠⁠)

With the TONY Awards just 2 weeks away, Alia and Serge chat nominees and predictions. Plus, hear their thoughts on the penultimate episodes of Hacks and Euphoria. They dive into a slew of finales (Survivor 50, The Boys, The Comeback), as well as talk I Love Boosters, Grogu and more!We are starting to celebrate PRIDE early, by partnering with the Ali Forney Center to help contribute to their amazing mission of housing LGBTQ+ youths. You can find out more and donate HERE.Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sergeclivio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Serge and Alia discuss the latest box office smashes (Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2), as well as their long awaited review for the first batch of episodes of the final season of Euphoria.They also dive deep into the new Broadway musical, The Lost Boys, Beaches the musical, Ariana Grande's latest announcement, Kacey Musgraves' new album, Coachella and much more!Hosts: Alia Hodge (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@blackiesnackie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Serge Clivio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sergeclivio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)