This week FANTI is passing the mic to We See Each Other: The Podcast. After you listen to the episode, make sure to check out Kristen Lovell’s The Stroll which premiered on Max the evening before this episode dropped.
Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, Kokomo City, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of the film who was tragically murdered earlier this year.
But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss sex work representation in media as it pertains to Black Trans women and while it being a necessary piece of trans history, it is not the end all be all of trans representation. And later we hear what every day trans folks have to say about trans visibility in another segment of Pass The Mic.
Episode Notes:
Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, Kokomo City, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of the film who was tragically murdered earlier this year.
But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss sex work representation in media as it pertains to Black Trans women and while it being a necessary piece of trans history to learn, it is not the end all be all of trans representation. And later we hear what every day trans folks have to say about trans visibility in another segment of Pass The Mic.
Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.
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We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther
You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold
Mentioned in the Show
Pose (Hulu)
Good Trouble (Freeform)
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Plugs
Kokomo City will be in select theaters on July 28th
The Stroll drops June 21 on HBO
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Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)
Producer: Palmira Muniz
Senior Producer: Laura Swisher
Laura Swisher is senior producer
Music: Never Ending Nina
We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org
In this episode, Black People Love Paramore host, Sequoia Holmes, chats with author and authoress jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson about language, and why Black people love phrases, idioms and colloquialisms.
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A word from our beloved hosts, Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill about the upcoming Tour for their new book, Historically Black Phrases.
This week, for the final episode, jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson give FANTI the FANTI treatment. They recollect memories of the start of the show, the production process behind every episode, and what their hopes are for the future. Then later, they hear messages from listeners about what the show, and its hosts, meant to them. Tune in for this week of FANTI, for the very last time.
Plugs
We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: The Podcast
Go ahead and @ us
Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org
IG
@rayzon (Tre’vell)
@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz)
@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)
Laura Swisher is senior producer
Music: Cor.ece
Graphics: Ashley Nguyen
FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org
This week jarrett and Tre’vell host the show’s very last What Was Said, with letters and voice messages from you, the listeners! The hosts react to messages from day-one listeners who have gained confidence, a new perspective, and even found love because of the show. Then later, we hear from the ones who make it all happen: Senior Producer LAURA SWISHERRRRR and Producer Palmira Muniz for a quick send off. All this and more on the second to last episode of the series!
PLUGS:
We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: The Podcast
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This week, jarrett and Tre’vell welcome the very last guest of FANTI: award - winning multi hyphenate, Lena Waithe. They discuss her career, taking public critique, and how audiences’ response to media changes over time. And later, some news on Historically Black Phrases.
Mentioned In This Episode
DIS/Honorable Mentions
jh:
HM: The Institute of Black Imagination
HM: Black People Love Paramore
HM: Surface Level
TA
HM: Afterlives: The Layleen Polanco Story
HM: It’s Been A Minute podcast
Plugs
We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: The Podcast
Go ahead and @ us
Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org
IG
@rayzon (Tre’vell)
@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz)
@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)
Laura Swisher is senior producer
Music: Cor.ece
Graphics: Ashley Nguyen
FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org
This week jarrett and Tre’vell bring back FANTI veteran, Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III to discuss prison abolition, the beginnings of its movement and specifically how it differs from the idea of prison reform. They also discuss how proactivity in the prevention of crime is more beneficial than punishment after the fact. And later, our hosts get a visit from FANTI friend, Shar Jossell.
It’s the last week to share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTI
Mentioned In The Episode
Crashing Hip Hop’s 50th Birthday Party (ft Sesali Bowen & “Prince” Pierre Phipps)
DIS/Honorable Mentions
jh:
HM: First Wives Club, Netflix
M: Bill Maher on boycotts
HM: Albert Brooks Defending My Life, MAX
TA
HM: Candy Cane Lane, Amazon Prime
HM: Purse First
PLUGS
Tre’vell & jarrett appeared on:
Jade & XD, “The DownfallLlist”
Nerdette, Yes, You’re An Activist
Michael Colyar Morning Show this past Tuesday
We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: The Podcast
Go ahead and @ us
Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org
IG
@rayzon (Tre’vell)
@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)
Laura Swisher is senior producer
Music: Cor.ece
Graphics: Ashley Nguyen
FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org
This week, Tre’vell and jarrett highlight World AIDS Day with award-winning Journalist, Daric L. Cottingham and HIV physician, Dr. Leo Moore. They discuss the complexity of living with HIV, their own personal connections to HIV/AIDS, and ending the stigma around testing, prevention, and care.
Mentioned In This Episode
Queen Cougar, "Unsung Heroes: the Leather Community’s Response to AIDS" - Interview with Queen Cougar”
DIS/Honorable Mentions
Jh:
HM: Lena Waith and Chris Ball of Ball Family Farms, Cannabis collab “First Draft”
HM: Rebuilding Black Wall Street - MAX
HM: Tres Leche Cinnamon Toast Crunch
TA
HM: A Different World, “If I Should Die Before I Wake”
HM: Life Support, starring Queen Latifah
Our Sponsors This Week
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Refresh your healthy habits without missing a beat. Choose from 34+ weekly flavor-packed, dietitian-approved meals, ready to eat in 2 minutes.
Too busy running around during the day to think about lunch? Keep your energy up with Lunch To Go: effortless, wholesome meals like grain bowls and salad toppers, that are ready to eat when you’re on the go—no microwave required!
This month, get Factor and enjoy eating well without the hassle. Simply choose your meals and enjoy fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door. Ready in just 2 minutes, no prep, no mess!
Head to factormeals.com/FANTI50 and use code fanti50 to get 50% off. That’s code fanti50 at factormeals.com/FANTI50 to get 50% off!
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We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: The Podcast
Go ahead and @ us
Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org
IG
@rayzon (Tre’vell)
@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz)
@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)
Laura Swisher is senior producer
Music: Cor.ece
Graphics: Ashley Nguyen
FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org
Happy Thanksgiving from FANTI!
This week hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill welcome a long time friend of the show, film executive Mychael Chinn!. They catch up with Mychael and talk about family tradition, give our hot takes on what the most underrated dish on the Thanksgiving table is, and play a very special game of FANTI flashback trivia.
Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTI
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Museum of Flight “A Queer History of Aerospace” is a new audio miniseries from The Museum of Flight premiering October 24th, It explores the ways the LGBTQ+ community has shaped aviation and space exploration, and the ways the industry has impacted LGBTQ+ community. The ultimate goal is to encourage people who have been left off museum walls of the largest private, non-profit air and space museum in the world, to share their own histories.
Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episodes every Tuesday!
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We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: The Podcast
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Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org
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@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)
Laura Swisher is senior producer
Music: Cor.ece
Graphics: Ashley Nguyen
FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org
This week, jarrett and Tre’vell discuss the pros and cons of having a multi-faceted multi-hyphen career with the help of television journalist and fashion designer, Nina Parker. We get into Nina’s career, overcoming failure, and how she juggles multiple passions all at once. But first, our hosts discuss Keke Palmer’s legal battle with her son’s father.
Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTI
Mentioned This Week
DIS/Honorable Mentions
jh:
HM: Victoria Monet’s 7 Grammy Noms (Candice Benbow’s thread on Victoria) & Coco Jones’ 5 Grammy Noms
HM: Kirk Franklin Reunion Tour
HM: Keith Boykin, All Lives Matter
TA:
HM: The Big Holiday Food Fight hosted by Kym Whitley on Max (2021)
Our Sponsors This Week
Museum of Flight “A Queer History of Aerospace” is a new audio miniseries from The Museum of Flight premiering October 24th, It explores the ways the LGBTQ+ community has shaped aviation and space exploration, and the ways the industry has impacted LGBTQ+ community. The ultimate goal is to encourage people who have been left off museum walls of the largest private, non-profit air and space museum in the world, to share their own histories.
Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episodes every Tuesday!
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We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: The Podcast
Go ahead and @ us
Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org
IG
@rayzon (Tre’vell)
@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz)
@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)
Laura Swisher is senior producer
Music: Cor.ece
Graphics: Ashley Nguyen
FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org
This week, Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill get into the complex & complicado of navigating unprecedented times. Between homophobic politicians, Trump, and global warfare, how do we find the strength to keep on fighting the good fight? But first, our hosts discuss Tiffany “New York '' Pollard's read of the century on House of Villains.
Share your thoughts on what you love about the show with us! Speakpipe.com/FANTI
Mentioned In This Episode
DIS/Honorable Mentions
Jh:
Beyond The Mic hosted by Clay Cane & Reecie Colbert
Rustin with Coleman Domingo
World of Wonders’ new show Sissy That Psyche.
TA:
HM: Big Brother Finale
HM: James Rogers’ Virtual Big Brother Live
Our Sponsors This Week
“A Queer History of Aerospace” is a new audio miniseries from The Museum of Flight premiering October 24th, It explores the ways the LGBTQ+ community has shaped aviation and space exploration, and the ways the industry has impacted LGBTQ+ community. The ultimate goal is to encourage people who have been left off museum walls of the largest private, non-profit air and space museum in the world, to share their own histories.
Listen at museumofflight.org/podcast or search “The Flight Deck” on your favorite podcatcher. New episodes every Tuesday!
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We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: The Podcast
Go ahead and @ us
Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org
IG
@rayzon (Tre’vell)
@vivalapalma (Producer Palmira Muniz)
@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)
Laura Swisher is senior producer
Music: Cor.ece
Graphics: Ashley Nguyen
FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org
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