shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'

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shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN' is a society podcast hosted by Ckseesit and Lola Shanel, with 112 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ckseesit and Lola Shanel hosts shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN', a society show with 112 episodes published.

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  Episode #28

  Netflix's "A Different World" Episodes 1-2: Black Excellence Is Back

  Sep 29, 202640 minS5

  Black excellence is back in a big way. A new generation of students arrives at Hillman College, and original cast members from the beloved series return for Netflix's "A Different World" revival. We break down Episodes 1 and 2, including the callbacks, the new characters and what we hope happens next. Plus: do you need to watch the original before starting the new one? (Spoilers ahead for the first 2 episodes) SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/ https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolks https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks https://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks

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  Episode #27

  "Diarra From Detroit" Season 2 Ep 7-8 Recap: Fake Gold, Pure Water & A Ghetto Wedding Chaos

  Sep 16, 202627 minS5

  Season 2 goes out with a bang! We're recapping the final two episodes, Diarra finally finds Duncan's treasure underground, but the reunion turns deadly when Booker is buried in the tunnel collapse trying to save the fortune. We break down whether Booker was a sociopath all along, the wild Yacht Club plan, the gang war at the wedding. Plus Diarra and A'ja's friendship, and the fake gold twist. It's a lot — so we give our overall verdict on this season. 0:00 – 0:08 Title card0:08 – 1:05 Thanks & Ep. 7/8 synopsis1:05 – 2:59 Recap: the audacity of having a badge2:59 – 3:28 Cartier wants his gold3:28 – 5:02 The awkward dinner5:02 – 6:32 Defending Danger6:32 – 7:41 Cartier isn't a dumb gangsta7:41 – 8:08 Everyone's keeping a secret8:08 – 9:09 Episode 8 recap9:09 – 10:03 Tunnels & the final conquest10:03 – 12:30 Is Booker a sociopath?12:30 – 13:34 Booker pulls a gun13:34 – 14:07 Tunnel collapse, Booker dies14:07 – 15:27 Should Diarra dig up the gold?15:27 – 15:58 Diarra wants back in the tunnel15:58 – 16:45 New plan at the Yacht Club16:45 –17:48 Ghetto Wedding17:48 –18:17 Fake gold18:17 – 18:37 Chris is Hartley's son18:37 – 19:13 Gang war at the wedding19:13 – 19:43 Pump and Diarra19:43 – 20:55 Danger and Cartier20:55 – 23:21 Diarra and A'ja's friendship23:21 – 23:51 No gold, but water23:51 – 24:07 Chris wants a baby, Diarra wants out24:07 – 26:10 Overall season review26:10 Your best momentsLike, subscribe and comment below!Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://x.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/ https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolks https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks https://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks

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  Episode #26

  Beyond the Gates Recap: Is Bill Onto Haley's Scheme?

  Sep 11, 202630 minS5

  Leslie visits Haley — but could she be the one to learn the truth about Haley's plan? Bill falls to the floor but gets back up, leaving us to question whether he's finally onto her scheme. This week, we also dig into the anniversary of Doug's passing, what June reveals to Heather, and whether she's shaping up to become a major character. Plus, hear our case for more Randy screen time, and the storylines we think it's time to wrap up — looking at you, Joey and Vanessa. :00 - 00:25 Cold Open Will Leslie figure out Haley’s plan? :36 - 1:12 Thanks the subscribers on social media 1:12 - 2:35 Anniversary of Doug’s passing, Heather, Leslie and the purse scandal. 2:35 - 4:27 What is the real story of Barbara and the Articulettes, and how is Leslie entitled to Barbara’s royalties through the trust? 4:27 - 6:55 Is Bill onto Haley’s scheme yet. 6:55 - 9:10 Leslie visit with Haley 9:10 - 10:34 Will Leslie figure out Haley’s plan 10:34 - 11:38 Recapping Haley’s last attempt to kill Bill. 11:38 - 14:07 Theories that Beyond the Gates will run for 4 seasons. 14:07 - 16:29 Andre and Heather’s storyline 16:29 - 21:16 June tells Heather about Elon, Naomi, Jacob and Derek. 21:16 - 21:59 Heather befriends Naomi who questions why she knows so much about her. 21:59 - 22:27 Heather is becoming a major character 22:27 - 23:22 Our concern over casting and colorism 23:22 - 25:37 Kat-Eva-Isaiah love triangle 25:37 - 26:19 Should Martin have been the last Dupree child? 26:19 - 27:05 Deanna’s storyline was good without Noah. 27:05 - 28:38 Interested in seeing more storyline for Randy. 27:38 - 30:12 End some of these storylines like Joey and Vanessa 30:12 Like and Subscribe. SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/ https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolks https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks https://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks Follow us on Amazon Music.

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  Episode #29

  Diarra From Detroit Season 2: Ghetto Goonies

  Sep 9, 202640 minS5

  New season, new hijinks for Diarra. She's got her man back, but Chris is still reeling from his kidnappings. Diarra unintentionally starts a turf war with rival gangs, and now there's an inheritance up for grabs — everyone wants a piece. We recap episodes 1-6, weigh in on who should get the money, and worry whether Diarra's friends will survive this hunt for treasure. 00:00 - 00:26 Cold open 00:26 - 1:26 Introduction 1:26 - 5:30 Remembering Dolly Parton 8:46 - 10:53 Remembering Tim Curry and Samuel Monroe Jr. 10:53 - 13:37 Chris’s family celebrate his return with a BBQ. 13:37 - 13:57 Diarra and Chris are having relationship issues 13:57 - 14:35 How does Diarra afford her lifestyle? 14:35 - 15:10 Will the Chief return? 15:10 - 17:42 A breakdown of the story for Season 2. 17:42 - 18:16 Big ideas leads to dangerous consequences for Diarra and her crew. 18:16 - 19:49 Top knot casting choices. 19:49 - 20:53 Who should Diarra choose as her man? 20:53 - 22:13 The quest for treasure 22:13 - 23:53 The gun violence increased this season. 23:53 - 24:36 Big Deedee aka Valerie Pettiford. 24:36 - 26:41 Ron’s gambling and the desk and more casting shout-outs. 26:41 - 28:07 Ron is killed violently 28:07 - 28:47 Will Diarra’s friends survive? 28:47 - 31:22 The Cain and Abel inheritance idea is strange. 31:22 - 32:38 The fashion is great, and more great casting choices. 32:38 - 33:55 Where does the hair bundle story fit. 33:55 - 37:19 Diarra at the Masons initiation. 37:19 - 39:46 Who should get the inheritance? 39:46 Goodbye SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/ https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolks https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks https://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrownfolks Follow us on Amazon Music.

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  Episode #28

  Trifecta: Beyond Boring, Diarra is Dynamite and A Different World Returns

  Aug 24, 202645 minS5

  In this special episode, we break down the top 5 things we want from Netflix's A Different World reboot. We also review Season 1 of Diarra from Detroit, plus dig into why Beyond the Gates is delivering boring content, slow-moving storylines, and the waste of time having actors film a scene where they are coloring. We also remember actor Michael Wright.00:00 - 3:54 Remembering Michael Wright3:54 - 15:52 Latest Beyond the Gates review-It is BORING15:52 - 34:42 Different Trailer, new song and show wishlist.

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