Vex in the City (Seinfeld vs. Friends)

Two shows about white people living in New York in the 90s. Only one can get canceled. This episode Brandi and Steven debate Friends vs. Seinfeld, the two most popular TV shows from the network sitcom era of the 90s. We go deep on why Black TV shows thrived in the 90s and explore what was happening in New York City during this decade. 

Brandi and Steven debate which of these two iconic TV shows deserves to get canceled! What do you think?

Returning as our judge for this episode is! Kwesi judged our first episode ever and backed Steven in the Soul Man episode.. Brandi swore he would never come back. And yet, after running out of judges, he’s back!

Links from our Guest Judge:
Follow Kwesi on Social: @kwesic 
Work with Kwesi: https://www.chappinconsulting.com
Powerful Idea Awards: https://www.gainpower.org/powerfulideaawards/

Resources from this episode:
The Lonely Nineties: Visions of Community in Contemporary US Television by Paul Arras
Chicago Tribune: Sitcoms’ Lack of Diversity Obvious As Black and White
New York Times: It Started with A Jolt: How New York Became A Tech Town

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Creator & Host: Brandi Collins-Dexter (@BrandingBrandi)
Host & Producer: Steven Renderos (@stevenrenderos)

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Music:
“Battlerap” by DJ Ren
“Autumn in New York by Brendon Moeller
“Sitcom TV Ending” by Pandaraps

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