Black People Love Paramore

If you’re seeing this before May 1, 2026, the MaxFunDrive is taking place RIGHT NOW, and it’s never been easier to support Black People Love Paramore. If you are not a MaxFun member, and enjoy this show, please take a moment to keep it going for just $5 a month at MaximumFun.org/joinparamore. In this week’s episode, Sequoia and Jewel revisit Devil Wears Prada twenty years after its release in 2006. What is it about this film that makes it so beloved? Sequoia wonders if Hilary Duff would have made a good Andy (Anne Hathaway’s role). Plus, they’ll put their casting director hats on to cast the main characters “Blackly”, and Sequoia makes some predictions about what will happen in Devil Wears Prada 2. Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia Instagram @SequoiaBHolmes TikTok @SequoiaBHolmes Follow Jewel Instagram @jewelwickershow Follow BPLP Pod Instagram @bplppod TikTok @bplppod Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinparamore

It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. Three different coasts are represented in this episode. Recording from Los Angeles is Sequoia Holmes (Black People Love Paramore) on the West Coast of the U.S. Dimitry Pompée (Eurovangelists) joins the conversation from the D.C. area on the East Coast. And nearly 4000 miles east of him, is Ella McLeod (Comfort Creatures) from London. The trio share what it's like behind the scenes, how they got into podcasting, and what they all have in common. Plus, the various challenges they've encountered making their shows. If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited and Produced by Laura Swisher for Maximum Fun. Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinparamore

This week, Sequoia and Ryann are joined by Nadirah, a digital content creator and author of First Things First: Hip-Hop Ladies Who Changed the Game. The trio reflect on the cultural impact of Beyoncé’s seminal album Lemonade, and also attempt to rank her albums and songs from best to…not best. This album is so important to Sequoia, that she ditched Wikipedia and wrote the topic description from her heart. As Sequoia describes it: Lemonade is an album by cultural phenom and generational talent Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, where she takes us through a deeply tumultuous and traumatic time in her marriage to Jay-Z, including accusations of infidelity and lying. Throughout the visual story, poems, and lyrics, she weaves in references to Black American history, generational curses, and triumph, telling a rich, complete, compelling story. Period. Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia Instagram @SequoiaBHolmes TikTok @SequoiaBHolmes Follow Ryann Instagram @gudguyryry Follow Nadirah Instagram @hinadirah Follow BPLP Pod Instagram @bplppod TikTok @bplppod

This week, Sequoia and Ryann go deep on card games, and a heated back and forth about Uno nearly upends their friendship. They reveal which card games are played at their family gatherings, and wonder whether Bid Whist is more popular in the midwest than other parts of the country. Plus, what do they call Go Fish in the UK? All this and more in this week’s episode. Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia Instagram @SequoiaBHolmes TikTok @SequoiaBHolmes Follow Ryann Instagram @gudguyryry Follow BPLP Pod Instagram @bplppod TikTok @bplppod

On this week’s episode, Sequoia Holmes talks with Amanda and Amber Miller: sisters, hosts of the podcast Fangirl Central, and Hannah Montana fans from day one! They talk about seeing Miley perform as Hannah Montana in her home state of Tennessee, Miley being a kid’s gateway the world of pop and country music, and what they hope to see from the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special. All this and more! Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia Instagram @SequoiaBHolmes TikTok @SequoiaBHolmes Follow BPLP Pod Instagram @bplppod TikTok @bplppod

This week, Sequoia shows off her encyclopedic knowledge of Pokémon to mark the Japanese media franchise's 30th anniversary. She's joined by co-host Ryann Gilyard and writer/comedian Garrick Bernard. From watching Pokémon on the WB, collecting ALL the cards and weeping, WEEPING, at Pokémon the First Movie, they reminisce about their relationships to the iconic franchise. Plus, Ryan challenges Garrick and Sequoia to a game of Name That Pokémon. All this and more! Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia Instagram @SequoiaBHolmes TikTok @SequoiaBHolmes Follow Ryann Instagram @gudguyryry Follow BPLP Pod Instagram @bplppod TikTok @bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker discuss the Disney heavy hitter, Lizzie McGuire, starring Hilary Duff. They get into the nostalgia, the fashion, and pop cultural significance of the show. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Jewel Wicker https://www.instagram.com/jewelwickershow https://substack.com/@jewelwicker Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss casual fine dining restaurant chains that are popular in pop culture and why we love places like Red Lobster, Olive Garden, & Chili’s so much - All this & more! Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the High School Musical franchise in its 20th year anniversary. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker discuss the original influencer - Kimora Lee Simmons. They get into her legacy, the Baby Phat fashion brand, reality television, and family dynamics throughout the years. All this & more! Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Jewel Wicker https://www.instagram.com/jewelwickershow https://substack.com/@jewelwicker Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Ryann Graham and Jewel Wicker read and answer letters sent by YOU, the listeners. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow Jewel Wicker https://www.instagram.com/jewelwickershow https://substack.com/@jewelwicker Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Ryann Graham and Jewel Wicker discuss the beloved Christmas classic, Dr. Suess’How The Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow Jewel Wicker https://www.instagram.com/jewelwickershow https://substack.com/@jewelwicker Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the classic film, Soul Food. They get into dysfunctional family dynamics, the complexity of media representation, and justice for Teri! All this & more! Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch HIGHLIGHTS Family Dynamics Toxic Masculinity Being the oldest daughter Black relationship dynamics Everybody cheatin’ Cousin Faith Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Jewel Wicker celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nickelodeon cartoon show, As Told By Ginger. The two discuss the show’s unique approach to pre teen drama, puberty, middle school and high school nostalgia, and why “In Between” sung by Macy Gray is one of the best theme songs of all time. All this & more! Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Highlights Ginger’s leg shaving debacle “In Between” By Macy Gray Middle School Days Dodie is the WORST friend Is Ginger Black coded? Courtney & Miranda Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Jewel Wicker https://www.instagram.com/jewelwickershow https://substack.com/@jewelwicker Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss Twitches, starring Tia and Tamera Mowry, in its 20th year anniversary. Our hosts get into the series, the best Disney witches, and whether or not Twitches is for millennial audiences or Gen Z. All this and more! Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss the Twilight franchise. They get into the books, cult following behind the films, and the cultural impact of the series. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and guest co-host, journalist Clarissa Brooks, discuss the iconic TV show, Gilmore Girls, on its 25th year anniversary. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Highlights Jewel hates fall The WB Helicopter Parenting Mother / Daughter relationships Follow Clarissa https://www.instagram.com/clarissambrooks/?hl=en https://x.com/clarissambrooks Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Jewel Wicker https://www.instagram.com/jewelwickershow https://substack.com/@jewelwicker Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham discuss two of the biggest staples of pop culture of the early 2000s, MTV’s TRL and BET’s 106 & Park. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Highlights Destiny’s Child to two iconic performances Ginuwine’s Pony Performance on TRL Bow Wow Thee 106& Park Host After school programming in the early 2000s Top ten music videos of all time Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryann Graham discuss the incomparable Miley Cyrus - career, growing up in the public eye, and why Miley is a staple in pop culture. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Highlights Hannah Montana Beefin’ with Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato Bangerz Era Dolly Parton Greatest Hits Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow Jewel https://www.instagram.com/jewelwickershow https://substack.com/@jewelwicker Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

In a special bonus episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes and Ryann Graham go over the Love Island S7 Reunion shenanigans. Check out The Daily Dirty Buy Mocha Grande Merch Follow Sequoia https://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmes https://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmes https://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Ryann https://www.instagram.com/gudguyryry/?hl=en https://x.com/ryanngraham Follow BPLP Pod https://www.instagram.com/bplppod https://twitter.com/bplppod https://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod