The Amanda Seales Show

This week on Black Joy Friday, we celebrate uplifting stories from the Black community and comedian, actor writer and producer Jackie Fabulous joins the For the Record segment. Jackie joins Amanda to explore the records that have shaped his journey, blending nostalgia with soulful insights into his life and career. DJ Supreme and Amanda Seales to hit you with the Black Spin, where they talk about music. They talk about which rapper's verse surprised them. On Things I Learned This Week, Amanda talks about that in 1939 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 19,000 people crowded in the arena in support for the Nazis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1939 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 19,000 people crowded in the arena in support for the Nazis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, writer, actor and producer Jackie Fabulous is back on TASS for For the Record. Jackie tells Amanda which songs had an impact on her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is time for DJ Supreme and Amanda Seales to hit you with the Black Spin, where they talk about music. They talk about which rapper's verse surprised them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Amanda Seales Show, comedian Jackie Fabulous joins the group to discuss some of the week’s top headlines and personal hot takes. First up, President-elect Donald Trump announces he will nominate TV personality and heart surgeon Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a decision that raises questions given Oz's controversial background. Then, the team dives into a lawsuit filed by business owners in the George Floyd Square area, who are suing the city of Minneapolis for $30 million. They claim the city's neglect in addressing rising crime, infrastructure issues, and lack of police presence has devastated local businesses, including Unity Foods (formerly Cup Foods). The group also shares their thoughts on Thanksgiving food—specifically, the dishes everyone loves but that some can't stand (you might be surprised at the disagreements!). And finally, the conversation takes a more personal turn as they discuss how to truly know when you're in love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are people that are stopping their boycott against major corporations like Starbucks and McDonald's because of their support for Israel since Kamala Harris did not win the election. Amanda Seales gives the real meaning of solidarity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Group Chat topic of the week, Thanksgiving is coming up next week. What foods that are at Thanksgiving meals that everyone craves about, that you do not like at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, we’re tackling a mix of hard-hitting news and absurd moments, fitting for National Absurdity Day. We dive into reports of racist groups marching through Ohio, discuss the controversial outcome of the recent Tyson fight, and break down Donald Trump’s confirmed plan to use the U.S. military for mass deportations in 2025. Plus, we’re putting your knowledge to the test with a Black Pop Quiz, and in Am I Trippin, Amanda offers advice to a listener stuck in a toxic relationship with a co-worker. The Big Up Let Down features swift justice for an Olympic athlete whose robbers got what they deserved, earning the Big Up, while TikTok food critic Keith Lee’s questionable sushi experience lands the Let Down. Don’t forget to chime in on our group chat question of the week: what Thanksgiving food does everybody seem to love, but you just can’t stand? Join us for thoughtful insights, relatable dilemmas, and a few laughs along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump confirmed he plans to use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented migrants once he takes office in January 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big up Goes To Swift Justice An Olympic athlete was the victim of a robbery but the robbers ended up in trouble. Let Down Goes To A Raw Deal TikTok Food Critic Keith Lee ate sushi that his followers are convinced was contaminated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day we all have those moments that make us double-take, scratch our chins, and ask ourselves, am I trippin? Well when you do, send us a DM @SealesSaidIt and tell us about your dilemma, and I’ll weigh in on whether you’re tripping like Ella Mai or somebody playing in your face. In this clip, our listener has found herself in a toxic relationship with someone she can't seem to get away from because they work together and she's not sure if she should leave or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the latest in news, culture, and controversy. Starting off, we explore the growing push among male celebrities to frame Donald Trump as an anti-hero and what that means for the public narrative. In Blackurate News, we’re talking about the Affordable Care Act’s potential trouble, celebrating Hip-Hop History Month with a trivia challenge, and discussing the unexpected talents of rappers who can act. Plus, it’s Voting and Venting time—where we open the floor to listeners to share their thoughts on everything from local laws to the upcoming election. In the Big Up Let Down segment, a group in L.A. earns the Big Up for their clever “bear necessities” scam involving luxury cars, while the Let Down goes to a Georgia mom who faced legal trouble after her son made a solo trip to Dollar General. From pop culture games to thought-provoking discussions, this episode keeps it fresh, informative, and fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2023, congress unanimously passed a resolution designating this month as Hip-Hop History Month. So in honor of hop-hop history, Amanda Seales and DJ Supreme have a hip-hop history challenge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Up Goes To The Bear Necessities A group of four Los Angeles residents submitted a video to insurance companies claiming a bear was ransacking luxury cars Let Down Goes To Store Bround Trouble A Georgia mom got arrested because her 10 yr old son left the house and went to Dollar General by himself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for – voting and venting! This is your opportunity (and mine) to vent about anything related to voting – contemplating who should get your vote. Vexed about certain laws being voted on in your city? We wanna hear about it! It’s time to vent. Let’s go to the phone lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Seales, DJ Supreme, and TJ break down Donald Trump’s 2024 cabinet picks and what they signal for his campaign. Then, in State of the States, Amanda explores impactful legislative updates from Ohio and Virginia, including a controversial bathroom bill and constitutional amendments that could shape the future. Plus, we’re spotlighting reparations for Black and Latino residents in Palm Springs and reflecting on how state and local policies affect everyday lives. The Big Up Let Down segment features a satirical news outlet’s clever bid to buy Infowars, earning the Big Up for turning conspiracy into comedy, while a lackluster fight night between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul claims the Let Down. Finally, in the group chat, we want to know: what Thanksgiving food does everybody love, but you can’t stand? Tune in for thoughtful insights, hot takes, and plenty of laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wanna know what Thanksgiving food everybody loves but you can’t stand? If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That’s 1-855-262-6328 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda brings you news about state laws that affect our daily lives every week. In today's State of The State, we learn about what happened in Ohio and Virginia. The Ohio Senate passed a bill that bans transgender students from using bathrooms that match their gender identity. The Virginia House of Delegates’ Privileges and Elections Committee advanced three Democrat-led constitutional amendments on Nov. 13, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Up Goes To Satirical Pettiness A satirical news outlet has officially won a bid to purchase Alex Jones's Infowars. A platform that's home to deep conspiracy theories Let Down Goes To An 8 Round Wipe Out The world gathered to watch Mike Tyson go up against Jake Paul and it didn't go how we thought See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Black Joy Friday, we celebrate uplifting stories from the Black community and welcome Grammy-nominated soul singer and actor, Major, to the For the Record segment. Major joins Amanda Seales to explore the records that have shaped his journey, blending nostalgia with soulful insights into his life and career. The episode also features another fun round of The Word Game, where DJ Supreme and TJ go head-to-head in a battle of wits and wordplay. Amanda also shares eye-opening revelations in Things I Learned This Week. From the mysterious disappearance of a million people in the United States to the significance of the Tree of Life and a global earthquake that shook the world for nine days, this segment offers thought-provoking insights that will leave you amazed. With a mix of music, knowledge, and fun, this episode is packed with engaging content you don’t want to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.