

Small Doses with Amanda Seales
Amanda Seales
Now in its 7th season, just like its host, artistic intellectual, Amanda Seales, Small Doses podcast is known for its hilarious, honest, and philosophical take on all “Side Effects” of life it tackles. Each episode be edutained by high level topics grounded in down to earth conversations with icons, experts and sometimes, Ms. Seales flying solo. Small Doses podcast raises awareness, piques curiosity, and challenges toxic norms expanding minds with one of a kind convos one episode a time!
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Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 11min
Side Effects of an Educator: Pranoo Kumar
This week we continue our educator series with kindergarten teacher turned revolutionary reader Pranoo Kumar of Rohi’s Readery.IG @rohisreadery + @pranoo_kTrigger warning: discussion around suicidal thoughts (from 07:00-15:00)~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2022 • 52min
Side Effects of Evolving With the Times (with The Cool kids)
This week we talk to hip hop innovators and my dear friends The Cool Kids about adapting to an ever-changing music industry, and growing up.~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5. That’s Friends, without the r—Best Fiends.This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/DOSES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 9min
Side Effects of an Educator: Valenciá De’La Clay-Bell
This week we launch our Educator series with Valenciá De’La Clay-Bell (IG @v.d.c.b), and talk about how she went from being a D student to being a teacher fueled by activism.~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/DOSES to get your FREE 45-day extended trial.Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/DOSES for 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 35min
Side Effects of Being Smart Funny and Black: LIVE at the Kennedy Center
This week we take you to the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for a live recording of Small Doses, where we talk all about what it means to be Smart, Funny, and Black.~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Make your first good decision of the new year, and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/doses.This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/DOSES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2022 • 51min
Small Doses Refill: Side Effects of a Song: Girl Like Me (by Jazmine Sullivan)
This week, I'm revisiting and reflecting on our Side Effects of a Song episode about Jazmine Sullivan’s Girl Like Me, which explores how the internet got women switchin’ up.~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Book your smooth escape with the experts at European Wax Center. Make a reservation today—your first wax is free.Listen to the new season of The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, to find out what we get wrong about a range of everyday experiences, and how we can make small behavioral changes to live more enjoyable lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 20min
Small Doses Refill: Side Effects of College (with Ashley Blaine Featherson)
This week, just in time for the new school year, we're throwing it back to a classic episode where we got scholarly on y’all!! “Dear White People’s” Ashley Blaine Featherson joins us to talk all things collegiate and the pros/cons of heading off to got a higher learning! ~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5. That’s Friends, without the r—Best Fiends.Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/DOSES for 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 29min
Small Doses Refill: Side Effects of Buying A House
I celebrated the 1 year anniversary of buying my house on August 1st, so this week I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned along the way and expanding upon my thoughts from last year’s episode.~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/DOSES to get your FREE 45-day extended trial.For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/DOSES.Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/DOSES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 4min
Side Effects of Being a Different Democrat (with Rep. Ayanna Pressley)
This week we talk to Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley about everything from democrats to cats.~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)!~Make your first good decision of the new year, and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/doses.Stop wasting time and start saving money when you use Stamps.com to mail and ship. Sign up with promo code DOSES for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps dot com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code DOSES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2022 • 43min
Side Effects of Being a Co-Conspirator
This week we make the argument for why being an ally simply isn’t enough.~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Book your smooth escape with the experts at European Wax Center. Make a reservation today—your first wax is free.Get 30% off your first subscription when you text DOSES to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. Terms apply, available at OraOrganic/terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2022 • 1h 31min
Small Doses Refill: Side Effects of Organizing (with Erica Ford).
This week, I talk about about how I’ve incorporated organizers into my tour, and then we revisit our episode with organizer Erica Ford of LIFE Camp, who empowers us with proactive ways to approach social justice.~Get tickets to The Black Outside Again Tour! amandaseales.com/tourdates~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Your new favorite shoes are waiting. Discover the versatile styles you can wear absolutely anywhere and get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/DOSES.Get 30% off your first subscription when you text DOSES to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. Terms apply, available at OraOrganic/terms.Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5. That’s Friends, without the r—Best Fiends.For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/DOSES.Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/DOSES for 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.