In this episode, host Jazmine Hughes walks us through all the choices the characters of The Piano Lesson are confronted with. And how the spiritual ripples of those choices affect them. What is the tension between Berniece and Boy Willie? What is the story behind the piano? What does legacy mean and what does it mean to honor your ancestors?
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Dec 2024
The Piano Lesson | The Playwright: August Wilson
In order to fully understand The Piano Lesson, you have to understand the source. In this episode, Jazmine helps us understand the genius of August Wilson, his love of Pittsburgh and the Black people who live and lived there, and the role Wilson’s work has come to play as a rite ... Show More
48m 30s
Dec 2024
The Piano Lesson | The Director: Malcolm Washington
When director and co-writer Malcolm Washington decided to adapt The Piano Lesson for film, he knew he couldn’t just drop a camera in the play. It needed to stand on its own. In this episode, we dive deep into Malcolm's creative process, along with the rest of the cast, to find ou ... Show More
35m 33s
Jul 2024
#82 | We're in love with MY LADY JANE (romantasy girlies rise)
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing the new show My Lady Jane and other books/tv that give the same vibes ! Plus they chat Taylor Swift, Baby R ... Show More
1h 31m
Nov 2023
#52 | The FRIENDS Moments that Live in our Heads Rent Free
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re deep diving into their favorite episodes of Friends, and what this show means to them. Plus Taylor Swift in Rio, Harry ... Show More
1h 32m
Jun 2020
Queer As Folk
We continue to celebrate Pride this week with a discussion about the groundbreaking series, Queer as Folk. Danelle Beauvais, Joyce McCall, and Sarah Alder join Erin to discuss our favorite episodes, characters, couples, issues with the show, and the lasting impact it has. There a ... Show More
2h 27m
Dec 2023
Episode 99: Stud Science (Feat. SistasWhoKill)
TRUE CRIME GIRLIES, COME AND GET Y'ALL JUICE! This week, your faves link up with MaRah and Taz from the ICONIC SistasWhoKill Podcast! From breaking down stud parameters to throwing acid, Great Value DC4 dissects it all.
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1h 36m
Nov 2025
Call It Hot Takes, Hollywood Dreams and One Savage Frenemy
The girls get real, ridiculous and way too honest answering your fan questions. Hear their DWTS favorites, Sexiest Man Alive picks and the most chaotic chase for a 5pm first date. Plus, Camilla pitches the ultimate Grey’s storyline, and Jessica surprises the Crew with her secret ... Show More
47m 21s