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Hear Ye, Hear Ye Watchers:Queen Melmendi joins Lady D and Lady H/JJ to discuss we watched in 2025; including the Holiday movies, and what we are watching in 2026 and beyond. We discuss documentaries, sports, special events and more. A note: Xfinity is now on the list that allows you to use your Disney+ or Hulu log in to access the PLEs on ESPN+ at no additional cost.We also mention independent journalists, but failed to mention Roland Martin's Black Star Network-be sure to check them out. And please let us know what we missed: you can email us at [email protected] available upon request.

Hello Bookies,This super-packed episode lists the best books of 2025 according to our Ebonauts book club members. Have you pen and paper ready because we list some bangers. Other Notes:You can find many of the books mentioned, find classics and new releases AND support the podcast, by purchasing your books from our Bookshop. Mo and Madame Lazet followed up with some of their favorite book influencers (besides us) :Find them on Instagram:@ashreads@iamjenbrooks@[email protected] Ebonauts book club has a schedule!We are reading: The Heat Seekers by Zane until March 31, 2026Vivid by Beverly Jenkins April 1-May 31, 2026Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi June 1-July 31, 2026The Missed Connection by Tia Williams August 1- September 30, 2026Vengeance by Zane October 1-November 30, 2026Catch up December 1-January 31, 2026Be sure to stay until the end to catch Nick at Night's selections. Citations available upon request.

Hello Bookies,Taking off right where we left off, this minisode finds Mo, Lady D, Ms. Semi, Madame Lazet and JJ listing some of the songs they used as an easter egg for their reviews. Ms. Semi also lists "Bones at the Crossroads" as a top book, which prompts a discussion with Madame Lazet and JJ. Stay tuned for the rest of our supersized discussion on books. As always, Citations are available upon request.

Hey Bookies!Mo_Rease, Ms. Semi, Madame Lazet, and Lady D join JJ for a lively chat about books. The conversation ran long, so we’re splitting it into parts. In this section, we cover favorite book covers, standout audio narrators, and the stories that lingered in our minds in 2025, among other topics. We also dive into Tracy Deonn’s Oathbound, pairing scenes with songs from GNX. That part comes at the end of the episode with minimal spoilers, so skip if you prefer. Along the way, we detour into a discussion on pronunciation and the impact of colonization on local customs and place names: Baltimore forever. Stay tuned for the rest of this bookish episode.Citations available upon request.

Greetings and Happy Bridgerton pt. 1 Day!Lady D and Lady H (JJ, if you're nasty) speak with Dr. KP, our resident Scandal-ologist, about her 2025 observations. We also discussed Bridgerton, Wicked's chances for an Oscar, and more. Mentioned on this episode:SubstacksMy Number 1 FeelingNegrowithanEgoSomethingaboutreasyBooksYellowfaceJane AustenThe Great MannThe Great GatsbyFearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat PhobiaPortrait of Dorian GrayVenus NoireSupporting JamaicaSupport Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery PortalHurricane Melissa | Legacy CentreMental Health AssistanceNational Mental Health Hotline | 866-903-3787Mental health helplines (UK)Fan FictionAO3Home I Archive of Our OwnFind Dr. KP's work under "Incorrect Petunia"PodcastsNormal GossipThe Bald and the BeautifulJokes on YouJade and XDCitations available upon request.