Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders

Jada & Will Deserve an Oscar for Their Marriage Performance

Oct 13, 2023

Traci Thomas and Chelsea Devantez join Sam to discuss the news of Jada and Will Smith's separation since 2016. They tackle questions about Will's career, the Red Table Talk, and the family's live-in producer. The conversation also includes thoughts on a possible Seinfeld reboot and a discussion on Drake's problematic behavior towards women.

32:44

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Traci Thomas

Chelsea Devantez

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Quick takeaways

Drake's new album is facing controversy for its unsavory behavior and boring content, despite projected strong sales.

Jada Pinkett Smith's revelation of her separation from Will Smith creates both drama and strategic interest to keep audiences engaged.

Deep dives

Drake controversy and new album

Drake is facing controversy for his new album, with critics calling out his unsavory behavior and disses towards other artists. The album has received mixed reviews and is seen as boring and anti-woman. Despite this, the album is projected to have strong sales. Folks are encouraged to listen to other music instead.

Introduction

2min

The Excitement and Intersection of Books and Pop Culture

11min

Reboot of Seinfeld and Will Smith's decision on the Matrix role

4min

Possibility of a Seinfeld Reboot

6min

Expressing Opinions and Playing a Game

2min

Drake's Problematic Behavior

10min

News came out this week that Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have actually been separated since 2016... and we have so many questions. Did Will ruin his career for a roommate? What was the Red Table Talk for? Who is this family's live-in producer? Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast, and Chelsea Devantez, writer, comedian, and host of Glamorous Trash, help break down the week in culture with Sam. We also ask if they're into a possible reboot of Seinfeld and dissect what is going on with Drake.

Send us your culturegeist. Is there something in the culture that's been haunting you? Tell us about it. Record a short voice memo and send it to intoit@vulture.com.

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