Podcast
shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'
Hosted by Ckseesit and Lola Shanel · EN
We discuss entertainment that focuses on content created by people of color. The goal is to encourage and champion movies and television shows that tell our stories in unique and compelling ways.
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Beyond The Gates — The Good, The Bad & Let's Move On
3w ago00:29:04Tap to summarizeThe Plasma Ring shakedown keeps growing — Joey, Smitty, Lynette and more are all tangled up in this week's Beyond the Gates episodes, and we love it. But we're keeping it honest with the bad (Andre and Dani, that fantasy sequence 👀) and calling out storylines that need to wrap up, including Hayley poisoning Bill and the cotillion. In All Things Pop Culture, the BET Awards has a new host and we are fully rooting for Druski. Like and subscribe so you won't miss an episode!SocialMedia:https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://x.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →Beyond the Gates: All Hail the Queen of Shade – Deanna
Apr 2100:16:54Tap to summarizeDeanna makes her appearance on Beyond the Gates and she has a few choice words to say about her mom's new man. Vernon puts Leslie in her place — and honestly, it was about time. We share our thoughts on Deanna, Vanessa, and Vernon. SocialMedia:https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://x.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →Beyond the Gates: Deanna, You Can't Handle the Truth
Apr 2100:27:06Tap to summarizeIn the latest Beyond the Gates episode, tension rises between Deanna and Joey. She wants answers about whether her mom was involved with him. But will she be able to handle the truth about her parents leading separate lives? Meanwhile, we're firmly team single Dani over Dani and Andre. Plus, Darlene is the antidote to Dana Leslie, and we welcome this new adversary. Hear why in the latest episode!SocialMedia:https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://x.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →Paradise | Ep. 8 — Exodus: Conspiracy, Redemption & the Multiverse
Apr 600:30:47Tap to summarizeParadise is a sci-fi drama exploring what happens when a quantum computer gains the power to manipulate time, people, and places. In Episode 8, we go deep — did Sinatra finally find redemption? Is Alex an ally, or a threat that Link and Xavier must stop? Buckle up for conspiracy theories, multiverse mysteries, and more questions than answers.SocialMedia:https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://x.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →Hulu's Paradise Season 2 Eps 4-6: Mailman and Mayhem
Mar 3000:32:02Tap to summarizeXavier learns what happened to Teri, Jane backstory explains alot and the shocking turn by Gary the mailman. We breakdown all the big moments in episodes 4-6 of Paradise and share how we think this season will end,Like, subscribe and comment below!Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://x.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →We Outside: Season 2 of Hulu's Paradise
Mar 2400:32:39Tap to summarizeHulu's Paradise Season 2 starts off with a shocking Xavier Collins twist. We give an overview of episodes 1-3, introduce new characters like Annie (Shailene Woodley), and discuss the new challenges Xavier faces after leaving the bunker to search for his wife, Teri. We share our early predictions on whether he'll find her before the finale — and weigh in on how realistic life on the outside looks for women trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.Don't miss out! Social Media:Instagram: /shhh_grownfolkstalkin/Facebook: /shhhgrownfolksTwitter: //x.com/shhhgrownfolksTiktok: @shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →BET Drops a 3-Hour Beyond the Gates Marathon & It Starts From DAY ONE!
Mar 1100:22:05Tap to summarizeBET is pulling up for Beyond the Gates fans — new AND old! The network is airing the soap opera from the VERY BEGINNING in a massive 3-hour marathon Thursday nights! We're breaking down everything you need to know about what goes down in those first episodes — the drama, the secrets, the power moves, and the moments that made fans OBSESSED. Don't miss out! Social Media:Instagram: /shhh_grownfolkstalkin/Facebook: /shhhgrownfolksTwitter: //x.com/shhhgrownfolksTiktok: @shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →2026 NAACP Image Awards Recap
Mar 500:24:27Tap to summarizeThe 2026 NAACP Image Awards celebrated the best in film, television, music, and literature — and we're breaking down all the big winners! Michael B. Jordan took home the top prize, while Viola Davis and Colman Domingo were also honored. We shared our picks for who should have taken the crown across the top categories... and spoiler: we got a lot wrong. Drop your picks in the comments — did we miss the mark or nail it? Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →Legends, Music & Drama: Jesse Jackson, Jill Scott & Beyond the Gates
Feb 2400:24:09Tap to summarizeWe remember the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., most notably known for reminding young people that they are Somebody. He walked so Barack Obama could run, and history was made when Obama became the first Black U.S. president. We also celebrate Jill Scott getting her NPR Tiny Desk Concert on the heels of her new album, and of course we get caught up on Beyond the Gates. #BeyondTheGates #NPRMusicInstagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks
Transcribe →America's Next Top Model-The high cost of wanting to be on top
Feb 1900:47:05Tap to summarizeThe Netflix ANTM docu-series is out — and it's bringing up a lot of feelings. We break down what Mr. J, Miss J, and the models had to say, debate whether the show does justice to its complicated legacy, and get into what Tyra Banks would actually need to do to earn back fans' trust. Two perspectives, no filter. Instagram: / shhh_grownfolkstalkin Facebook:/ shhhgrownfolks Twitter: https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks
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