Just in time for Black History Month, published poet, writer, audio producer, and voice actor Emanie Antonette joins Eteng to consider the UPN classic, The Parkers, for comfort. Together, they explore the power of being seen on screen, evolving mother-daughter dynamics, how comedy takes on class divides, and why the show's bold, unapologetic nature still resonates.

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Just in time for Black History Month, published poet, writer, audio producer, and voice actor Emanie Antonette joins Eteng to consider the UPN classic, &lt;em&gt;The Parkers,&lt;/em&gt; for comfort. Together, they explore the power of being seen on screen, evolving mother-daughter dynamics, how comedy takes on class divides, and why the show's bold, unapologetic nature still resonates.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Consider [The Parkers] for Comfort

The time has come for you to lip-sync for your life. It's also time for the Season 4 premiere of Consider This For Comfort. Eteng and Chika (comedian & host of Do It Live w/ Chika) dive into how RuPaul's Drag Race became a cultural phenomenon and why it's more than just a competition show. They unpack drag and ballroom culture's Black and trans roots, the highs and lows of reality TV, and why Bob the Drag Queen is the blueprint for our creative journeys. Shantay, Season 4 stays.

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The time has come for you to lip-sync for your life.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;It's also time for the Season 4 premiere of &lt;em&gt;Consider This For Comfort&lt;/em&gt;. Eteng and Chika (comedian &amp; host of &lt;em&gt;Do It Live w/ Chika&lt;/em&gt;) dive into how RuPaul's Drag Race became a cultural phenomenon and why it's more than just a competition show.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;They unpack drag and ballroom culture's Black and trans roots, the highs and lows of reality TV, and why Bob the Drag Queen is the blueprint for our creative journeys.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Shantay, Season 4 stays. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Consider [Drag Race] for Comfort

If you could gaze into the future… you'd see the Season 3 finale of Consider This for Comfort! VP of her middle school's That's So Raven fan club back in the day, Ameya Acharya, and I are closing out the season with a deep dive into the iconic Disney Channel classic — celebrating Raven Baxter's comedic genius, unforgettable disguises, bold style, and everything that made her so ahead of her time.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If you could gaze into the future…&lt;/em&gt; you'd see the Season 3 finale of Consider This for Comfort! VP of her middle school's &lt;em&gt;That's So Raven&lt;/em&gt; fan club back in the day, Ameya Acharya, and I are closing out the season with a deep dive into the iconic Disney Channel classic — celebrating Raven Baxter's comedic genius, unforgettable disguises, bold style, and everything that made her so ahead of her time.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Consider [That's So Raven] for Comfort

Eteng and Toronto-based storyteller and space curator, Melissa Haughton, add Netflix's Forever to the comfort TV rotation—a fresh coming-of-age story about Black teens that carries the legacy of Mara Brock Akil's iconic shows like Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane. From first loves to the role of tech in modern dating, this episode explores why Forever already feels like a new comfort classic.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Eteng and Toronto-based storyteller and space curator, Melissa Haughton, add Netflix's &lt;em&gt;Forever&lt;/em&gt; to the comfort TV rotation—a fresh coming-of-age story about Black teens that carries the legacy of Mara Brock Akil's iconic shows like &lt;em&gt;Girlfriends&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;The Game&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Being Mary Jane&lt;/em&gt;. From first loves to the role of tech in modern dating, this episode explores why Forever already feels like a new comfort classic.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Consider [Forever] for Comfort

Just in time for tonight's Season 49 premiere, Eteng is joined by LA-based development exec Delaney McHugo to explore Survivor—the perfect reality TV show. From reflecting cultural eras to sparking much-needed conversations, Survivor has always been bigger than the game and remains the ultimate social experiment. The tribe has spoken: it's time to tune in.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Just in time for tonight's Season 49 premiere, Eteng is joined by LA-based development exec Delaney McHugo to explore &lt;em&gt;Survivor&lt;/em&gt;—the perfect reality TV show. From reflecting cultural eras to sparking much-needed conversations, &lt;em&gt;Survivor&lt;/em&gt; has always been bigger than the game and remains the ultimate social experiment. The tribe has spoken: it's time to tune in.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Consider [Survivor] for Comfort

It's finally Friday and you've made it to your couch with a glass of wine and pick up your remote. What are you turning on? Consider This for Comfort breaks down why your favorite comfort TV shows are your favorite comfort TV shows. Welcome to your guide through the rich tapestry of our favorite shows, why they hold a special place in our hearts and what they say about our society and culture. Raised by MTV and Nigerian immigrants, Eteng Ettah sits down with creatives, writers and more to break down your fav shows and so much more!

Season 1 episodes drop every Wednesday this fall.

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