We are joined by our first guest, muli-hyphenate creative Ricki Nelson to discuss the Lilo & Stitch reboot drama and how colorism affects our views on our upbringing and the entertainment industry. Follow Ricki on Instagram:https://www.instagra

Let's Talk Candid About Media and Mental Health

May 23rd, 2023 23m 42s

It's Mental Health Awareness Month and we take a step back to talk about mental health and my connection to the media's portrayal of growing up. This episode brings a more raw and unfiltered approach to the pod, allowing an unedited look into m

The "Catch-Up": Twitter's Downfall, Rebooting Reboots, and Why We Should Leave Celebrities Alone

May 2nd, 2023 27m 8s

We are back and need to catch up with all the happenings of 2023. From the mess of Twitter Blue to the internet needs to leave celebrities alone and get a hobby, we are catching up on some of the major pop culture moments we have missed. Check

Bring On More Celebrity Scandals in 2023 | Bring It/Leave It 2023 Edition

Dec 29th, 2022 19m 36s

We are back with the continuation of season 2 with a Bring It/Leave It episode where we discuss what pop culture moments we are bringing into the new year and leaving in the past. Check out A Pop of Melanin across social platforms. Instagram: h

White Celebrity Drama Recap: Don't Worry Darling, Try Guys, & Adam Levine's Terrible DM Game

Sep 29th, 2022 31m 33s

Welcome to the first edition of White Celebrity Drama Recap where we are discussing the latest drama appearing in the pop culture world. We discuss how Don't Worry Darling is a marketing nightmare and the erasure of Kiki Layne, the Try Guys try

Welcome Back + 2022 Emmy Awards Thoughts

Sep 22nd, 2022 27m 50s

Hiiii! And welcome to Season 2 of A Pop of Melanin podcast! We are back with some reintroductions and my thoughts on this year's Emmy Awards. I discuss the historic win from Mrs. Sheryl Lee Ralph, the incident with Jimmy Kimmel stealing the spo

Black Tiktok Matters

Jun 1st, 2020 15m 4s

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Bring It or Leave It: Celebrities in Quarantine Edition

May 4th, 2020 11m 47s

In this week's episode, I break down which celebrities are using their power for good and which need to stay indoors. Link to video referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj7r5yZEx80Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popofm

Me, Myself and the Pod

Apr 27th, 2020 19m 44s

Welcome to the first episode of A Pop of Melanin Podcast! This episode is a non-traditional solo one where I sit down and tell more about myself, my pop culture roots and how this podcast came to be.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram

A Pop of Melanin (Trailer)

Apr 19th, 2020 39s

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