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No Sleep Till Hollywood
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Pull an all-nighter with multi-hyphenate creators Gaelyn D. Smith and Ayanna Costley as they share unfiltered opinions on TV shows and movies you should (and shouldn’t) be watching, put you on to the inner workings of “the industry," and most importantly, document their journeys as creators chasing their dreams. They’re not sleeping until they make it in Hollywood, and when they do, you can say you knew them back when!
Hosted by @gsmittyyyy and @ayannacostley /@ayannaonline
Produced by Ayanna Costley
Tap in with us @nosleeptillhollywood
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Toxic Fandoms: Unpacking the "Gladiator II" Trailer Release
Jul 19, 202400:21:01Tap to summarizeWith the release of the Gladiator 2 Trailer, came alot of anti-Black foolishness! Join Ayanna and Gaelyn as they unpack the three main reasons why the film is getting review bombed. Spoiler: anti-Blackness! Follow us @nosleeptillhollywood
Transcribe →It's So Cold in the D: Diarra from Detroit
Jun 14, 202400:31:32Tap to summarizeIt's so cold in the D! This week, Gaelyn and Ayanna discuss what they're calling "the best show of this year so far", Diarra From Detroit (Bet +). They also wade into the conversations around Bad Boys 4, "The Slap", and Black audiences showing up and showing out at the Box Office. And then, they get into all of the twists, turns and tea of Diarra From Detroit! Make sure you tap in with us @nosleeptillhollywood Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley (@ayannacostley @ayannaonline) and Gaelyn D. Smith (@gsmittyyyy)
Transcribe →"Radical" Honesty: Talking about The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show
Jun 7, 202400:35:09Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, Ayanna and Gaelyn take a deep dive of the controversial Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show! They discuss what it means to be transparent and vulnerable. And they discuss the representation of Gay Black men on television. Make sure you follow us @nosleeptillhollywood on Instagram Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley (@ayannaonline TikTok | @ayannacostley IG) and Gaelyn D. Smith (@gsmittyyyy on everything)
Transcribe →What We're Watching on TV
May 24, 202400:36:15Tap to summarizeAnother week, another FOUR TV shows we're putting y'all on to! Stay up with ya fav co-hosts as they chat about The Vince Staples Show (Netflix), The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO), Diarra from Detroit (Bet+), and Palm Royale (AppleTV)! Make sure you follow us @nosleeptillhollywood on Instagram Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley (@ayannaonline TikTok | @ayannacostley IG) and Gaelyn D. Smith (@gsmittyyyy on everything)
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Mount Rushmore of Canceled TV Shows
May 17, 202400:39:55Tap to summarizeThis week, Ayanna and Gaelyn have something to get off their chest! This week they introduce a new format to the pod: Mount Rushmore. Four picks per person per category. And this episode is all about their favorite tv shows canceled way too soon! Make sure you follow us @nosleeptillhollywood on Instagram Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley (@ayannaonline @ayannacostley) and Gaelyn D. Smith (@gsmittyyyy on everything)
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The Tennis Movie: Let's Talk About The Challengers
May 10, 202400:32:33Tap to summarizeIt's giving Tennis Skirt Summer! On this week's episode, Ayanna and Gaelyn talk about one of the most anticipated films of this year The Challengers! Two dive into their different perspectives of the story, the cinematography and their thoughts on the film's portrayal of the Black woman's experience in Tennis. Make sure you tap in! Follow @nosleeptillhollywood on Instagram. Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley @ayannaonline @ayannacostley and Gaelyn D. Smith @gsmittyyyy on anything with an @ Edited by: Ayanna Costley
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"B!tches Be Trippin' !": Recapping Issa Rae's Awkward Black Girl
May 3, 202400:30:30Tap to summarizeIt's Season 3! New Cover! New Theme Song! New Cohost! On this episode, Gaelyn introduces our new co-host Ayanna Costley. The two dive into one of the shows that started their friendship, Awkward Black Girl! Tune is as the discuss White Jay vs Fred, Favorite Side Characters and the best Jay rap! Make sure you follow @nosleeptillhollywood Gaelyn D. Smith @gsmittyyyy Ayanna Costley @ayannacostlety @ayannaonline
Transcribe →This Is Juicy: All Things Fat Ham At Studio Theatre Ft. Thomas Walter Booker
Dec 29, 202300:40:57Tap to summarizeIt’s getting juicy! Gaelyn is flying solo this week and brings her cast-mate Thomas to the pod to talk all things Fat Ham at Studio Theatre. Tap into our Season Finale where they discuss their production, being a Black actor in the American theatre, and give some advice for emerging creatives. Fat Ham runs until January 14th so get your tickets asap!
Transcribe →A Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane
Dec 15, 202300:35:00Tap to summarizeWe’re taking a holiday stroll down Amazon Prime's new film CANDY CANE LANE! Gaelyn & Caleb review the merry movie ahead of the holidays so y'all can add it to your list of ChristmasClassics!
Transcribe →Matt Rife: The Jawline Jester
Dec 8, 202300:37:09Tap to summarizeThe Jawline Jester built his comedy career for the girls, just to *checks notes * alienate them with trash “jokes”? 🍅 🍅 🍅 Tune in as Gaelyn and Caleb break down where Matt Rife went wrong in his first Netflix Special Natural Selection and why following the Dave Chapelle route may not work for him. Get your tomatoes ready! Co Hosts: Gaelyn Smith (@gsmittyyyy) and Caleb McDonald (@calebsubtitles) Executive Producer: Ayanna Costley @ayannacostley Co-Producer: Gaelyn Smith Edited by: Lewis Myers (@modestbroken) PA/Graphics by: Laura McDonald (@lauramichellemcdonald)
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