Ever had a white friend? Or perhaps you are the white friend? On this week’s episode we discuss the FAN and ANTI of interracial friending. Mentioned In This EpisodeJussie Smollett White People People Who are White DIS/Honorable Mentions Jarrett’s picks:HM: Jason Johnson - Happy Birthday!HM: Unprisoned, (Hulu) starring Marque Richardson and Kerry WashingtonHM: Oscar’s production designHM: Tony Evans, jr  for song, StarlessTre’vell’s picks:HM: Rihanna’s Oscar PerformanceHM: 17 Leading Broadcasters on Barbara Walters's Legacy  Our Sponsors This WeekWild GrainWild Grain is the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries.For a limited time, FANTI listeners can get $30 off their first box, plus free croissants in every box with their subscription.To get this offer, go to: Wildgrain.com/FANTI. FANTI listeners can also use the promo code FANTI at checkout to get the discount. Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz)@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher) Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

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Color of Friendship

And the nonbinary Oscar goes to…Well, The Academy isn’t there quite yet. Nevertheless, jarrett and Tre’vell grapple with the question: Is it time we leave gender out of awards? They get into some of the thornier issues award shows face navigating gender in honoring artists.  Plus, is jarrett fatphobic (again) for donning shapewear? Tre’vell has thoughts. They cover all this and more!   Mentioned in this EpisodeShapewear and Fatphobia Degendering Awards DIS/Honorable Mentions jh:HM: Sommore: Queen Chandelier on NetflixHM: Just Like Me! book boxTA:HM: Healthy Roots DollsDM: Better Brothers LA M: Do your taxes! Our Sponsors This WeekBrooklinenBrooklinen makes shifting seasons something to look forward to. Find everything you need for a home refresh, with award-winning sheets, comforters, and all the accessories in between.And to all the LA folks, you can now shop Brooklinen’s sheets, towels and more in person at their Santa Monica store.For a limited time, FANTI listeners will get $20 off plus free shipping on orders of $100 or more by using the code FANTI.  Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)@Swish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

And The Nonbinary Oscar Goes To…

…And we’re back. Did you miss us? Of course you did with all this new FANTI good good! New season, new topics, and a whole new look - we are BACK with a brand new episode of Season 4. Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Future is BlackMuneHuesHistorically Black PhrasesRihanna (super bowl/vogue cover)Black ASL Super Bowl interpreter, Justina MilesNew York Times Trans LetterIvy ParkDIS/Honorable Mentions jh:HM: Lee Edward Colston II - playwright, actor who wrote The First Deep Breath, showing at the Geffen Playhouse. Closing this weekend, March 5th.HM: Phillip Bullock - operatic baritone who played the God of Love in the Long Beach Opera’s production of The Romance of the RoseHM: David Quarles IV -  interior designer who just announced a new line of wallpaper designs with Chasing PaperTAHM: Danyel Smith profile on SZA, New York Times MagazineHM: Hunter Harris on Usher, GQPlugsOur New Youtube Channel!Historically Black Phrases Our Sponsors This WeekWild GrainWild Grain is the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. For a limited time, FANTI listeners can get $30 off their first box, plus free croissants in every box with their subscription.  To get this offer, go to: Wildgrain.com/FANTI. FANTI listeners can also use the promo code FANTI at checkout to get the discount. Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)@Swish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Did You Miss Us?

Our FANTI producers are on the mic in this week’s episode! We take a stroll down memory lane and recount all our favorite moments that are in the spirit of Black History Month.Mentioned in this episode: Every Day is Black HistoryWhy White People Love WakandaTraveling While Black(In Our) Light Skinned Feelings (ft. Charles H.F. Davis III)Mental Health Culture (ft. Spirit) Our Sponsors This WeekWild GrainHave more meals with family and friends this year, with Wildgrain! The first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. For a limited time, can get $30 off the first box – PLUS free Croissants in every box – when you go to Wildgrain.com/FANTI to start your subscription. You can also use the promo code FANTI at checkout to get the discount.Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)@Swish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher) Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

The Best Has Yet To Come (The Compilation Episode)

Episode Notes:If you tuned into last week’s minisode, you’d know we discussed the struggle that comes with enjoying an artist as a person, but their art…maybe not so much. This week we flip the script and discuss the art that we absolutely love and the artists who we actually can’t stand that made it. Mentioned on the showDave Chapelle, Kanye West, Bill Cosby, Michael Jackson, R.Kelly, Elon Musk, Copaganda, Cancel Culture, Queerty Our Sponsors This WeekBetter Help If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s convenient, flexible, affordable, and entirely online, and you can switch therapists at any time. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash FANTI today to get 10% off your first month.Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)@Swish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Love the Work, Meh the Artist

Have you ever liked an artist for who they are, but not necessarily for what they bring to the table? In this week’s minisode, Tre’vell and jarrett discuss artists they love but feel meh about their art.Mentioned in this episode Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Oprah, Jennifer HudsonOur Sponsors This WeekWild GrainHave more meals with family and friends this year, with Wildgrain! The first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. For a limited time, can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/FANTI to start your subscription. You can also use the promo code FANTI at checkout to get the discount.Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)@Swish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Love the Artist, Meh the Work

Just because we’re on a hiatus doesn’t mean we’ve run out of things to say! In this week’s minisode, jarrett shares his thoughts on You People and Tre’vell …sorta…explains why they’re not in a particular rush to see it. The two also react to the horrific behavior of the Memphis Police Department’s so-called Scorpion unit and their killing of Tyre Nichols. Plus, Tre’vell has an honorable mention that should bring some joy to word nerds.Mentioned In this Episode:Tyre NicholsYou PeopleThe Future is BlackQueerty Award - VOTE FANTIWe See Each OtherDIS/Honorable Mentions Tre’vell HM: Black CrosswordGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz) @Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Palmira Muniz is ProducerLaura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Minisode: Hot Topics

And Because we love our listeners so much, we give you the exclusive on our next move and our plans for this upcoming new season.Mentioned in This EpisodeHow to LA podcastHistorically Black Phrases Queerty Awards (VOTE FANTI) DIS/Honorable Mentions jarrett: HM: got 2b real — patti Lahelle DM: Dr. Johnathan Paul Higgens’ wine gift…Tre'vellHM: D. Smith’s Kokomo City and Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker’s The Stroll  both featured at Sundance. HM: The Best Man: Final Chapters - LJ, the child of main character Lance and a non - binary character on the show.   Our Sponsors This WeekBetterHelp:If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s convenient, flexible, affordable, and entirely online, and you can switch therapists at any time. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash FANTI today to get 10% off your first month.Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

City of Angels (Ft. Brian De Los Santos)

Just because only one percent of the eleven-thousand wineries in the U.S. are Black-owned, doesn’t mean they don’t exist. To get proof, they left their homes and tracked down an expert–Leslie Jones, co-owner of Inglewood’s first and only wine bar, 1010 Wine. Thanks to their tireless reporting, jarrett and Tre’vell were able to get their hands–and mouths–on numerous glasses of wine from actual Black-owned wineries. Along the way, they learned about pushy wine reps, why it’s better to hold the stem than the bowl, and what inspires someone to open the first wine bar in Inglewood.Mentioned in the Show1010WineAAAVDIS/Honorable Mentions Tre’VellHM: Truth Be Told on Apple TVjarettHM: @snoopdoggydomCelebrating Black History Month early with her products at Target! DM: LAPD for the murder of Keenan AndersonOur Sponsors This WeekBrooklinenBrooklinen makes shifting seasons something to look forward to. Find everything you need for a home refresh, with award-winning sheets, comforters, and all the accessories in between. For a limited time, Brooklinen is offering 15% off comforters for a limited time. Visit Brooklinen.com today and use code FANTI for $20 off plus free shipping. WildgrainHave more meals with family and friends this year, with Wildgrain! The first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. For a limited time, can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/FANTI to start your subscription or use promo code FANTI at checkout.Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz) Laura Swisher is senior producer Palmira Muniz ProducerMusic: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Grab Me By The Stem: The Wine Episode (ft. Leslie Jones)

jarrett and Tre’vell are back at it again, refreshed from the holiday break and ready to drop some gems for our FANTIfam. Speaking of a break - when was the last time you gave yourself the opportunity to take a break? If your answer is “I can’t remember” or “a long time ago”, you’ll definitely want to take some inspiration from jarrett & Tre’vell this week.

Rested Development

Pre-order Tre’vell’s book: We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film,Pre-order: Historically Black PhrasesGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

The FANTI Forecast

 Black Holiday Trivia is a Black-owned company that FANTI featured in this year's Holiday Gift Guide. Producer Swish officiates, and she wonders if Penguin Random House will regret publishing Historically Black Phrases (available for preorder!) once it becomes clear its authors aren’t as tuned into pop culture as they purport to be. It might even be the case that FANTI listeners know more about pop culture than they do. See if you can do better! Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.orgLaura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley Nguyen

Black Holiday Trivia

To follow Tre’vell’s labyrinthine explanation of who gets to decide which episode gets chosen for which spot, here’s how they described the process:Rules by Tre’vell AndersonWe are going to collaboratively create “FANTI’s Holiday TV Watchlist,” a top 5. But we’re going to do it alternatingly, each placing an episode on the list. The person that goes first makes picks 5,4,2 (more picks). The player that goes second makes picks 3, 1 (fewer picks, but the #1 pick).The order will be determined by a trivia question, that Laura will ask. We will have 10 seconds to answer Laura. Whoever gets it right the fastest will win, and get to choose if they go first or second. *Also Kwanzaa + other traditions oft-celebrated this time of yearThe Top Five Holiday Episode List5 (jh) The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirS2 Ep 13 - Christmas Show [HBO Max]4 (jh - 2nd choice) Living SingleS3 Ep 14 - Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow…Damnit [HBO Max]3 (ta) The Proud FamilyS1, Ep 11 - Seven Days of Kwanzaa [Disney+]2 (jh) Will & GraceS3 Eps 8-9 - Lows in the Mid-Eighties [Hulu]1 (ta) POSES1 E3 - Giving and Receiving [Hulu]jarrett’s vetoed selection for #4Living SingleS1 Ep15 Living Kringle [HBO Max]This Episode Is Sponsored ByBrooklinenBrooklinen is the place to get presents that are somehow perfect for all of your people right on time and stress-free. And with their Black Friday sale, you can save even more.Visit Brooklinen.com and get $20 off plus free shipping on orders $100+ with code FANTIGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

FANTI’s Fave Five: Christmas TV

Plus, as part of our ongoing series featuring great gift ideas for the holidays from Black, POC, Queer, & Trans-owned businesses, MSpired Room’s Mischalay Williams joins us to tell the hosts about some of her bestselling products. FANTI Holiday Gift Guide Mischalay Williams joins FANTI to talk about her company MSpired Room, which she launched during the pandemic after discovering a passion for making candles. MSpired candles mentioned in the showBourbon Pecan Pie Night InApple CiderUSB Electric LighterFANTI HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEFind all the places mentioned in this series on our Linktree: @FANTI_HolidayGiftGuideDIS/Honorable Mentions jhdm: jarrett hillhm: Brittney Griner finally returning homehm: The Principles of Pleasurehm: Reasonable Doubthm: Chrissy Teigen’s ultimate banana breadTahm: The campaign to save Broadway’s  Ain’t No Mohm: Sheryl Lee Ralph & Ivy Coco in Making The NYT 93 most stylish people of the yearBlack History Is Happening EverydayPhillis WheatleyOur Sponsors This WeekBetterHelpBetterHelp is customized online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to. FANTI listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/FANTIDipseaDipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. They also offer Sleep Stories, Wellness Sessions, and now, written stories. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial. Just visit DipseaStories.com/FANTIGo ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

T.J., Amy, & Morality Clauses

Where Should You Do Your Holiday Shopping? Try these businesses:@FANTI_HolidayGuideBlack History Is Happening Everyday!Sen. Raphael WarnockDIS/Honorable Mentions JH:hm: deon cole special, closed captioning is way off. but not on trevor noah’s special…hm: (BUY BLACK) just like me boxhm: altamed, christina sanchez and castulo HM: FANTI National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Soft News Feature, 1st Place:@FANTIPodcast- The Blogger-Journalist Divide (ft. Jasmine Simpkins) - "A thoughtful analysis of the fine line between journalists and bloggers and the importance of protecting the standards of journalism."TAHM: WBEZ’s Making podcast HM: Fantasia SGRhoeHM: Keke Palmer Our Sponsor This WeekLumi Labs Microdose GummiesOur show this week is sponsored by Microdose Gummies. Microdose Gummies deliver perfect, entry-level doses of THC that help you feel just the right amount of good. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code: FANTI  to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Twitter’s Musk Is Getting Musty

Sometimes the people, places, and things we love don't love us back. We're fans, but we also have some ANTI- feelings toward them. Every week on FANTI, journalists Tre'vell Anderson and Jarrett Hill bring their pop culture and political expertise to things we must stan and stand up against. FANTI is a place where nuance reigns supreme with energetic, complicated, and sometimes difficult conversations that bring deep knowledge and thoughtful perspective to the things we love and rage about, from the White House to the Real House(wives).

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