We under the sea bay-beh! Today were talking all things Ariel as we review "The Little Mermaid. Along the way, we veer off on the following tangents: Todays episode is sponsored by "Sadie's Soothing Throat Lozenges"... Don't you let your solo go to hell! https://youtu.be/XfIisWNmNec Cold Open- @officiallybaanks "Under the Sea" (Catch the Streets ) Bounce remixhttps://www.tiktok.com/@the1aquarius/video/7242292377740692782The Little Mermaid Trailer- Disneyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpGo2_d3oYE CoCo Jones & Ari Lennox audition for Disney with "Almost There"https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinmusiq/video/7213548925574319403?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483 Christians against the Little Mermaid facebook group - @donnellwriteshttps://www.tiktok.com/@donnellwrites/video/7237651555837676843 The first Ariel was misunderstoodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@rynnstar/video/7213028322123681070?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483 Hallie Bailey's on shooting the iconic hair flip scenehttps://www.tiktok.com/@normanixcxhxfloxbeyonce/video/7235285659945028910?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483 The Free People of Color Museum in New Orleanshttp://www.lemuseedefpc.com/tours Disney's new attraction: Tiana's Bayou Adventurehttps://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/07/tianas-bayou-adventure-coming-to-disney-parks-in-late-2024/ The Legend of Mami Watahttps://africa.si.edu/exhibits/mamiwata/intro.html Our Theme Music is Lush Life by Martin Landstrom Our cover Art is by Prime Vice Studios --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

Greetings Dear Listeners, today we bring you a most splendid conversation about the indelible Queen Charlotte and all that she endured throughout her reign. We also discussed neck-stabbing, so pick up those teacups, assume pinky position and  protect your neck for if you are caught slipping ... sorrows, prayers. Tangents include:Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Storyhttps://youtu.be/hSmUgA04x5kShonda Rimes on Creating Queen Charlottehttps://youtu.be/J0fnvQklI-4How Accurate Was Shonda Rimes' Queen Charlotte? https://youtu.be/hSmUgA04x5kWho Was Dido Elizabeth Belle?https://youtu.be/9wgeqEtGnuEThe Abolition of Slavery in the UKhttps://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/2015-parliament-in-the-making/get-involved1/2015-banners-exhibition/maria-amidu/1807-abolition-of-the-slave-trade/#:~:text=It%20was%20only%20after%20many,the%20slaves%20themselves%2C%20received%20compensation.Olaudah Equiano, Author of the first Slave Narrativehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Olaudah-Equiano#ref239392Black Women Are the Most Educated Group in the U.S.https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT81Ltq4V/That Time Black Women Were Forced to Work Even When They Didn't Need Tohttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT81LWL9m/African Europeans: A Book Talkhttps://youtu.be/hVRQ60q6agABelle: The Moviehttps://youtu.be/9Qx90wdRD2ILush Living is by Martin Landstromhttps://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studioshttp://www.primevice.com Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

Join us as we dive into  season 2 of Peacock Tv's  "Belair," the "Fresh Prince of Belair. The actors are great, everyone is gorgeous, and is Carlton is stealing.the.show. So whistle for your cab and let's get into it! Tangents Include:Aramark apologizes for insensitivity... on first day of Black History Monthhttps://www.cnn.com/2023/02/06/us/ara... Black History Month: What Do Watermelons Actually Have To Do With Ushttps://nikigbo.com/2019/02/09/black-...Belair addresses Book Banning in Season 2 https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2023/02/23/Bel-Air-cast-Season-2/1801677096629/Hilary's Season 1 story arc is reminiscent of the Bon Appetit/ Reply All Debaclehttps://www.vulture.com/article/gimlet-reply-all-controversy-spotify-test-kitchen.htmlHow a ‘disingenuous’ email sparked a scandal at ‘Reply All’https://www.latimes.com/entertainment...Before Ronald Reagan was Ronald Reaganhttps://millercenter.org/president/re...Louder Than A Riot Podcasthttps://www.npr.org/podcasts/510357/l...Lush Living is by Martin Landstromhttps://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studioshttp://www.primevice.com Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

Join us in the pods as we dissect and discuss Love is Blind, Season 4. Whew Chile...a journey... tangents along the way include... Love is Blind Synopsishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is_Blind_(TV_series)"Love is Bind"  by Evehttps://youtu.be/5FAP6KN3p3wStruggle Lovehttps://www.spiritedbytruth.com/spirited-community-blog/2020/2/5/struggle-loveAbout Nutellahttps://www.mashed.com/109699/untold-truth-nutella/"Unreal" Trailerhttps://youtu.be/iLsX3a8cSL8Old Dude Trashing Jackelina on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@xanderpalooza...Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studioshttp://www.primevice.comLush Living is by Martin Landstromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khopPrASuBQThis episode is sponsored by Stockpot Meal Kit Delivery Service -- Stockpot...You ain' gotta do shit! https://youtu.be/oi4w84c5gls Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

What a Mess! Netflix, the OG  on-demand Zaddy, decided to "go live"for their final episode and what happened next was....nothing.  Grab an after five frock and  join us on the reunion couches for a tangent-filled discussion. Tangents include:The Love is Blind Reunion Was a Disasterhttps://www.primetimer.com/quickhits/love-is-blind-reunion-netflix-live-tv-failAdinkra Symbols https://ayeeko.africa/blogs/blog/adin...http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra_...Louis Vuitton uses Adinkra Symbols without giving credit to Africahttps://www.tiktok.com/@omiwata7/video/7173510450083024133Irina's Apologyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mariahkat/video/7217582399100865838?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483Love is Blind Contestant Salarieshttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-is-blind-cast-paid-b2316657.htmlEditing Failshttps://www.tiktok.com/@emmanuelacho/video/7219370285366218030Did He Touch Her Butt or Nah?https://www.tiktok.com/@justasknadia/video/7222053536832474411Amber is a Vibe in Real Life!https://www.tiktok.com/@matrimonyhomie/video/7216544599706209582?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483Lush Living is by Martin Landstromhttps://www.epidemicsound.com/track/o...Tangentially Speaking's artwork is by Prime Vice Studioshttp://www.primevice.com Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

Que Queen Lil' Kim's verse on "All About the Benjamin's" as she warned: "Wanna rumble with the bee hunh? bzzz, put a hex on your whole family..." In this episode we discuss "Swarm" starring Dominique Fishback . "Swarm" is currently streaming on Prime video. Tangents in this episode include: Swarm' Creator on Dre's Sexuality, Paris Jackson & Pie-Eating Scene https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/... * At least four Black women and girls murdered per day in the US last year https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2...* Donald Glover's Parents' Kindness Might Have Made His Childhood Difficult https://hollywoodmask.com/p/donald-gl...*Most missing foster kids in four major states weren't screened ...https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/...*Chloe Bailey Defends Swarm Sex Scene https://www.avclub.com/chloe-bailey-d...*The Tootsee Roll Dance https://www.tiktok.com/@iamyungveli/v...Tootsee Roll Lyrics https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/1289777/...*@fenamterrable https://www.tiktok.com/@fenamterrable/video/7115823632655338795is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483 Beyinterviewshttps://www.tiktok.com/@rihxonikaxbey..*https://www.tiktok.com/@todayshow/vid...*How Did This Fan Get on Stage? https://youtu.be/2inTe0Tmxr0* Gretchen Wilson  https://youtu.be/khMiBwP2jic* https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-he... https://youtu.be/O6rHeD5x2tI Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

In this episode  we review Poker Face, a mystery of the week series created by Rian Johnson, starring Natasha Lyonne. Poker Face premiered in January and is currently streaming on Peacock.  Tangentially Speaking Entertainment rating system:*  (1 star) - This sucks! ** (2 stars) - Pleasant enough*** (3 stars) - Satisfyingly trashy**** (4 stars) - Watch at your leisure***** (5 stars) - Binge thisTangents in this episode include the following: Tim Meadows has No Fs to Ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@daaaayyyyvvvnnnaaaaa/video/7198170786870414635?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=71931785339335654835 Times Tim Meadows Stole the Showhttps://www.cracked.com/article_36885_five-times-tim-meadows-showed-up-for-two-minutes-and-stole-the-show.htmlPoker Face is the New Columbohttps://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferlanda1138/video/7198283220339674410?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7193178533933565483An Interview with "Poker Face" creator Rian Johnson https://www.npr.org/2023/01/28/1152353161/rian-johnson-talks-new-tv-series-poker-faceKeenan Thompson https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/08/28/quiet-brilliance-kenan-thompson-snls-longest-tenured-cast-member/ Kumail Nanjiani https://www.npr.org/2022/12/05/1140709700/kumail-nanjianiBill Clinton https://www.villagevoice.com/1998/02/10/paying-lip-service/Tia Norfleet - First and Only Black Female NASCAR Driverhttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...Extra Hot Great Podcast: Telling the Truth about Poker Facehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/telling-the-truth-about-poker-face/id682755715?i=100059753929Natasha Lyonne tweets about the Muppetshttps://twitter.com/nlyonne/status/1535804017598550016 Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

In our first Necessary Tangent episode, we focus specifically on Chris Rock's latest Special entitled  "Selective Outrage". Selective Outrage is Rock's response to the infamous slap heard round the world last March during the Oscar's telecast, which was hosted by Rock. "Selective Outrage"  premiered on March 3rd and can be found on Netflix. Chris Rock Skewers Will & Jada, "Extra TV" broadcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_vDkB_Q_yIThe late Marvin Gaye's "Here My Dear" , his  response to & divorce settlement for  Ruby Gordy, his ex-wifehttps://youtu.be/JpNi5mo4DHI"Here My Dear" Promohttps://youtu.be/eGZIY3tnZgIMarvin  Gaye Divorcehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_life_of_Marvin_GayeChris Rock "Tamborine"https://youtu.be/FT4Z4Blss0UChris Rock Tamborine Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rock:_Tamborine Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

Today were reviewing African Queens, a docuseries executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, about Queen Nzinga Ana de Sousa Mbande. Queen Nzinga was a Southwest African ruler who served as queen of the Ambundu Kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba , located in present-day northern Angola. The series is a mix of reenactments and expert interviews, and is currently streaming on Netflix. Tangents along the way include: Seven African Queens Who Have Made Their Markhttps://www.ebony.com/7-african-queens-history/12 Ways You Know You Are an Atlanta Falcons  Fanhttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/1680333-12-ways-you-know-you-are-an-atlanta-falcons-fan Angela Basset Fire Scene from Waiting to Exhalehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiTxcuMkqk4Viola Davis Taps Into Action Side |Nightlinehttps://youtu.be/cPIiwCTxHikVoiceover Artist Tre Mosleyhttps://www.tremosley.com/ Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message

Greetings! We are reviewing the 1619 project in two parts--Part 1 is Audio only  and Part 2 can be found on our YouTube channel below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvzoLiHv6lRspneg07zvXAToday were reviewing the first three episodes of The 1619 Project, a docuseries by Nikole Hannah - Jones currently streaming on Hulu. Tangents along the way include: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.htmlhttps://youtu.be/q3qYpYg9NJchttps://youtu.be/tAOGX9AhoxIhttps://medhum.med.nyu.edu/view/19913https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nikole-hannah-jones-on-her-new-hulu-docuseries-the-1619-project/https://www.econotimes.com/Donald-Trump-POTUS-wears-adult-diapers-due-to-incontinence-says-insider-1571941https://www.econotimes.com/Donald-Trump-POTUS-wears-adult-diapers-due-to-incontinence-says-insider-1571941https://www.npr.org/transcripts/6181729 - The Doll Testhttps://g.co/kgs/RNSr79 - Biddy Masonhttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRt8WXTC/ -  Inventor of the alarm system https://www.tiktok.com/@ngrowth/video/7189656304854650154 - Henry Boydhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tignon_lawhttps://www.tiktok.com/@randomhousebooks/video/7177https://youtu.be/Oai1V7kaFBk - Sisquo, the Thong Song Please rate, comment & subscribe. It helps others to find us! We can be found on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app as well as at youtube.com https://youtu.be/joHTDDb5lC4 Follow us on all social media platforms @tangspeakpod Chat us up! We'd love to hear from you. Nita & Nikki https://www.tiktok.com/@tangspeakpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://twitter.com/tangspeakpod https://www.instagram.com/tangspeakpod/ Contact us about sponsorship ads at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tangentially-speaking1/message