Forever35 Episode 305: The Power of Pop Culture with Sequoia Holmes
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Jun 3, 2024 
Sequoia Holmes, host of Black People Love Paramore, discusses the influence of middle school music, astrology, online life for young people, and the power of movies as cultural touchstones with Doree and Elise. They explore pop culture, astrology, and Tony Hawk's impact on black individuals, online dating experiences, Roblox relationships, and the globalization of culture.
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Tony Hawk Love Comes From Video Games
- Tony Hawk fandom among Black people often traces back to his popular early-2000s video games.
- Sequoia learned this after listeners recommended the topic for her podcast.
House Music's Origins Clarified
- House music's origins are rooted in Black creators, a fact Sequoia realized during research.
- She recorded that insight before the mainstream renaissance made it obvious.
Treat Social Media Like Work
- Limit passive social media consumption because it becomes a full-time job.
- Treat heavy social media use as a measured part of work, not endless leisure.