8: Issa & Prentice Talk Mt. Rushmore of Black TV, Y2K Reality Shows & First TV Crushes

8: Issa & Prentice Talk Mt. Rushmore of Black TV, Y2K Reality Shows & First TV Crushes

This week, Issa and Prentice go inside the Black TV canon that shaped their personal lives – and the first season of Insecure. The two talk about childhood crushes on Kim Fields and Kadeem Hardison, paying homage to Black writing trees, Moesha’s influence on the Insecure writers’ room, the Flavor of Flav episode that birthed Issa’s villain origin story, and developing memorable main character energy. From The Jeffersons to Martin to the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Issa and Prentice celebrate the shows that paved the way for Insecure and a new generation of Black television. This episode is presented by Gatorade Lower Sugar [https://www.gatorade.com/]. New episodes drop every Wednesday on HOORAE’s YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@HOORAEMedia]. You can also listen wherever you get podcasts. Be sure to follow @HOORAEMedia on YouTube and across all platforms for updates and exclusive content, and to submit questions to be read live on the show.

7: Issa & Prentice Talk Debbie Allen, Jared’s Sexuality & Guilty Flashbacks | Insecure S1E6 Rewatch

This week, Issa & Prentice dive into S1E6: Guilty AF, also known as “The Jared Episode.” They share the makings of Issa & Molly’s regrets, writing Black masculinity and sexuality with nuance, and reflect on what they learned working with the legendary choreographer and director Debbie Allen. Issa & Prentice also get real about indicting their main character, paying tithes to the writers’ room, and the one line they regret including in this episode. Presented by Gatorade Lower Sugar [https://www.gatorade.com] and sponsored by: ✔️BetterHelp [https://www.betterhelp.com/insecure] New episodes drop every Wednesday on HOORAE’s YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@HOORAEMedia]. You can also listen wherever you get podcasts. Be sure to follow @HOORAEMedia on YouTube and across all platforms for updates and exclusive content, and to submit questions to be read live on the show.

6: Issa & Prentice Talk Cheaters, Checklists & Circling the Block | Insecure S1E5 Rewatch

This week, Issa & Prentice dive into S1E5: Shady AF – also known as the “cheating episode.” They break down the episode’s major tonal shift, portraying cheating women and scheming men, spiderwebbing storylines, and the do’s and don’ts of situationships. Issa also shares the scene that made her fall in love with Tasha’s character, the moment she filmed her first sex scene, and why she couldn’t wait for audiences to watch this episode. This episode is presented by Gatorade Lower Sugar [https://www.gatorade.com/]. New episodes drop every Wednesday on HOORAE’s YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@HOORAEMedia]. You can also listen wherever you get podcasts. Be sure to follow @HOORAEMedia on YouTube and across all platforms for updates and exclusive content, and to submit questions to be read live on the show.

5: Issa & Prentice Talk ABG Lore, Messy Molly & Building the Insecure Writers' Room with Amy Aniobi | EVERGREEN #1

This week, Issa and Prentice go inside Insecure’s season one writers' room with co-executive producer Amy Aniobi. The acclaimed writer (The Michael J. Fox Show, Happy Endings, Survival of the Thickest) talks about her journey from Awkward Black Girl to pulling Issa Dee “out of the ashes.” Amy shares why she’s protective of Molly, the ingredients for a great writers’ room, the episode that led to her and Prentice’s biggest fight, what she’s learned from hustling laterally, and so much more. Presented by Gatorade Lower Sugar [https://www.gatorade.com/] and sponsored by: ✔️ Shopify [https://www.shopify.com/insecurepod] ✔️ Blissy [https://blissy.com/insecure] - Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code INSECURE for an extra 30% off. ✔️ BetterHelp [https://www.betterhelp.com/insecure] New episodes drop every Wednesday on HOORAE’s YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@HOORAEMedia]. You can also listen wherever you get podcasts. Be sure to follow @HOORAEMedia on YouTube and across all platforms for updates and exclusive content, and to submit questions to be read live on the show.

4: Issa & Prentice on Thirsty Women, Y’lan Noel’s Abs, & The Return of #BrokenP**sy | Insecure S1E4 Rewatch

This week, Issa and Prentice dive into Insecure’s S1E4: Thirsty As F*ck. They break down Lawrence’s first day at Best Buy, welcoming celebrity guests Jidenna and Ty Dolla $ign, the return of #BrokenP**sy, and the (kinda, sorta) real villain of Insecure. Behind the scenes, Issa and Prentice reflect on the HBO notes that forever changed the show’s trajectory, playing with new mirror rules, and why you should never save your good sh*t for the end. This episode is presented by Gatorade Lower Sugar [https://www.gatorade.com]. New episodes drop every Wednesday on HOORAE’s YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@HOORAEMedia]. You can also listen wherever you get podcasts. Be sure to follow @HOORAEMedia on YouTube and across all platforms for updates and exclusive content, and to submit questions to be read live on the show.