Ep. 74: Forever Ever? Breaking Down Netflix’s ‘Forever’

23/05/2025 57 min Episodio 74

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Ep. 74: Forever Ever? Breaking Down Netflix’s ‘Forever’In this episode, we dive into Netflix’s latest hit Forever, the coming-of-age drama that’s capturing hearts and sparking real conversations. Hosted by your favorite married duo, we break down the series in three powerful sections:Young Love: We unpack the show’s portrayal of early relationships and first impressions, what felt real, what hit close to home, and how the teenage version of love still manages to teach us about ourselves today.Parenting: As parents of teenagers ourselves, we reflect on the emotional tug-of-war of raising teens while still trying to stay connected as individuals and partners. We talk about how Forever nails the highs and lows of modern parenting and how we can relate.Mara Brock Akil: Finally, we spotlight the visionary mind behind the series. From Girlfriends to Being Mary Jane, Mara Brock Akil’s storytelling has shaped how we see ourselves on screen. We discuss her signature style, recurring themes, and why Forever might be her most personal work yet.This episode is part love letter, part real talk. Grab your favorite drink, tune in, and join the conversation. 💬✨Today we’ll be touching on: Where Did The Word “Soulmate” Come From? Young Love: First Impressions & DateParenting: Teenagers & Finding YourselfThe Genius That Is Mara Brock AkilAnything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section!___________________________________Also, Follow us here!--Kristin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ @YourstrulykristinCook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE--Keonte:IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ @KeontemcdonaldMy Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-wordsGraphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/PortfolioGraphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ @Kingsmold___________________________________Order our New Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You"https://a.co/d/3KlouTYMy Unpopular Opinion Podcast by Keonte coming soon!Song of The Week: Nao “Elevate”https://music.apple.com/us/album/elevate/1779334922?i=1779334930Show of the Week: Forever (Netflix)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crafted/donations

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