Black People Love Paramore

Sequoia Holmes

A humorous podcast about the seemingly random, underrepresented interests of different niches of Black people! Episode topics include Paramore, anime, astrology, Tony Hawk, UNO and more. We hope to help Black people feel *scene*... get it? New episodes every other Thursday. With co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and Ryann Graham. Theme song by prod.joelteon. Cover artwork by Pedro Fequiere.

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#143
Today · 1 hr 2 min
Hocus Pocus
This week, Sequoia, Ryann and Jewel revisit Hocus Pocus in honor of Halloween. They unpack how the Disney movie has become a spooky-season staple, but question whether it's actually a cult classic or if we're all just nostalgic for the Sanderson sisters. Plus, why is this movie so gay-boy coded? Does Bette Midler get her flowers enough? Do we really need another sequel? And is Sequoia secretly a witch? They also show love to director Kenny Ortega, gush over Sarah Jessica Parker’s comedic chops,
#142
October 15 · 1 hr 2 min
Taylor Swift’s Self-Titled Album 20th Anniversary
This week, Sequoia, Jewel and Ryann revisit Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut album in honor of its 20th anniversary. They look back at teenage Taylor’s country music beginnings and early hits like “Our Song” and “Teardrops on My Guitar.” Plus, did Taylor have a real country accent? Why hasn’t her songwriting evolved beyond high school heartbreak? Is she actually upset that we don’t like her? And why is it so hard to be a Black Swiftie? They also get into the “Picture to Burn” controversy, the bo
#141
October 1 · 1 hr 2 min
The Black Parade 20th Anniversary Ft. Ify Nwadiwe
This week, Sequoia and special guest and comedian Ify Nwadiwe celebrate the 20th anniversary of My Chemical Romance’s iconic rock opera concept album, The Black Parade. They unpack the album’s legacy, Gerard Way’s powerful voice, and why its messages about life and death—especially through “The Patient”—still resonate today. Plus, is “Welcome To The Black Parade” the band’s best song? Does “Teenagers” hit differently as you get older? And did The Black Parade help make emo culture mainstream? Th
#140
September 17 · 1 hr 38 min
Insecure 10th Anniversary
This week, Sequoia, Jewel and Ryann celebrate Insecure 10 years after the hit HBO series premiered. They get into the messiness of your late twenties and adult friendships and, of course, Issa and Lawrence’s complicated relationship history. Plus, was Insecure written for Black Twitter? Who was the best match for Issa—Daniel, Nathan, or Lawrence? Was Molly secretly jealous of Issa? And what did the show get right (and wrong) about sex, mental health, and friendship? They also debate whether Los
#139
September 3 · 1 hr 4 min
Aaliyah
This week, Sequoia and Jewel celebrate Aaliyah, 25 years after her tragic plane crash. They get into her One in a Million reinvention with Missy Elliott and Timbaland, her iconic effortless streetwear style, and her budding acting career. Plus, they debate who the real sons of Aaliyah are, which songs they simply can’t live without, from “Are You That Somebody?” to “Try Again,” and whether Aaliyah was the blueprint for the R&B cool girl. They get into all this, and more!
#138
August 20 · 55 min
Step Up 20th Anniversary
This week, Sequoia and Ryann revisit Step Up (2006), the dance movie with a banging soundtrack (Ciara's "Get Up”) and that made Channing Tatum a star. They attempt to understand why dance movies were EVERYWHERE in the 2000s, and why Eminem’s popularity fueled the rise of wiggers. Plus, Ryann and Sequoia look at why Black audiences embraced dance movies like Step Up, despite one of their most unfortunate tropes: there’s always a Black kid that has to die. They get into all this, and more!
#137
August 6 · 1 hr 7 min
The Princess Diaries
This week, Sequoia and Jewel take another look at the 2001 hit The Princess Diaries, adapted from Meg Cabot’s book of the same name. In the process, they reminisce about their own high school experiences, and compare those to “movie trope” ones. Plus, how come girls with glasses are always catchin’ strays? And why is it that Mia’s frizzy hair gets straightened when she gets a makeover?
#136
July 23 · 1 hr 3 min
Beyoncé’s Renaissance
This week, Sequoia and Ryann talk Beyoncé’s 2022 album Renaissance. And even though Sequoia will go to the mat to defend Beyoncé’s supremacy as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, living artists today, she puts her beef with the artist on front street. Listen to the episode to see how Ryann and Sequoia rank their favorite songs on the album. Spoiler alert: Their rankings differ.
#135
July 9 · 30 min
NEW VIDEO - Alemeda
This week, we're dropping the VIDEO of Sequoia's interview with recording artist Alemeda, so be sure to watch the video on Spotify or YouTube. Enjoy!
#134
June 25 · 1 hr 16 min
Sex and the City
This week, Sequoia, Ryann and Jewel dissect the original Sex & the City and things get heated. Sequoia and Jewel are shocked to learn Ryann’s SATC crush. According to Jewel, he “looks like a thumb!” And they ALL have thoughts about Jennifer Hudson playing SJP’s assistant Louise from St. Louis in the first Sex and the City Movie.
#133
June 11 · 30 min
Alemeda
This week, Sequoia interviews rising alt-pop singer Alemeda, who wrapped up a six-city tour earlier this year. The Ethiopian-born singer and Sequoia bond over Paramore songs and cats. Alemeda also weighs in on the cat backlash directed at Doechii, with whom she recorded Beat a B!tch Up.
#132
May 28 · 1 hr 9 min
2016
This week, Sequoia and Ryann travel back in time to the year they both got pictures of themselves in front of the pink wall and choker necklaces were cool.
#131
May 14 · 58 min
Shrek
This week, Sequoia and Ryann revisit the original Shrek movie, which has since spawned three other sequels with a fifth movie scheduled for 2027. They get into why the movie was such a success and ask the question: Are Shrek and Fiona really…Black? Plus, can they guess what fairy tale character is speaking from just the audio clip? Find out!
#130
May 7 · 47 min
hemlocke springs interview
Join us for a conversation with host Sequoia Holmes and hemlocke springs! The indie-pop artist behind the viral hit “girlfriend,” known for standout vocals, offbeat lyrics, and a fresh alt-pop sound. We get to know Hemlocke and talk about music, touring, navigating the industry as a Black woman, and favorite Paramore music!!
#129
April 30 · 1 hr
Devil Wears Prada
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April 20 · 21 min
Casters on Casters: Sequoia Holmes, Ella McLeod, and Dimitry Pompée
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 sha
#128
April 16 · 1 hr 12 min
Beyoncé’s Lemonade - 10th Anniversary
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.
#127
April 2 · 39 min
Card Games
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.
#126
March 19 · 1 hr 17 min
Hannah Montana: 20th Anniversary
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 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinparamore
#64
March 5 · 1 hr 3 min
Pokémon 30th Anniversary
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!

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