No Sleep Till Hollywood

No Sleep Till Hollywood

Pull an all-nighter with multi-hyphenate creators Gaelyn D. Smith and Ayanna Costley as they share unfiltered opinions on TV shows and movies you should (and shouldn’t) be watching, put you on to the inner workings of “the industry," and most importantly, document their journeys as creators chasing their dreams. They’re not sleeping until they make it in Hollywood, and when they do, you can say you knew them back when! Hosted by @gsmittyyyy and @ayannacostley /@ayannaonline Produced by Ayanna Costley Tap in with us @nosleeptillhollywood

  1. 07/19/2024

    Toxic Fandoms: Unpacking the "Gladiator II" Trailer Release

    With the release of the Gladiator 2 Trailer, came alot of anti-Black foolishness! Join Ayanna and Gaelyn as they unpack the three main reasons why the film is getting review bombed. Spoiler: anti-Blackness! Follow us @nosleeptillhollywood

    21 min

  2. 06/14/2024

    It's So Cold in the D: Diarra from Detroit

    It's so cold in the D! This week, Gaelyn and Ayanna discuss what they're calling "the best show of this year so far", Diarra From Detroit (Bet +). They also wade into the conversations around Bad Boys 4, "The Slap", and Black audiences showing up and showing out at the Box Office. And then, they get into all of the twists, turns and tea of Diarra From Detroit! Make sure you tap in with us @nosleeptillhollywood Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley (@ayannacostley @ayannaonline) and Gaelyn D. Smith (@gsmittyyyy)

    32 min

  3. 06/07/2024

    "Radical" Honesty: Talking about The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show

    On this week's episode, Ayanna and Gaelyn take a deep dive of the controversial Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show! They discuss what it means to be transparent and vulnerable. And they discuss the representation of Gay Black men on television. Make sure you follow us @nosleeptillhollywood on Instagram Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley (@ayannaonline TikTok | @ayannacostley IG) and Gaelyn D. Smith (@gsmittyyyy on everything)

    35 min

  4. 05/24/2024

    What We're Watching on TV

    Another week, another FOUR TV shows we're putting y'all on to! Stay up with ya fav co-hosts as they chat about The Vince Staples Show (Netflix), The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO), Diarra from Detroit (Bet+), and Palm Royale (AppleTV)! Make sure you follow us @nosleeptillhollywood on Instagram Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley (@ayannaonline TikTok | @ayannacostley IG) and Gaelyn D. Smith (@gsmittyyyy on everything)

    36 min
  5. Mount Rushmore of Canceled TV Shows

    05/17/2024

    Mount Rushmore of Canceled TV Shows

    This week, Ayanna and Gaelyn have something to get off their chest! This week they introduce a new format to the pod: Mount Rushmore. Four picks per person per category. And this episode is all about their favorite tv shows canceled way too soon! Make sure you follow us @nosleeptillhollywood on Instagram Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley (@ayannaonline @ayannacostley) and Gaelyn D. Smith (@gsmittyyyy on everything)

    40 min
  6. The Tennis Movie: Let's Talk About The Challengers

    05/10/2024

    The Tennis Movie: Let's Talk About The Challengers

    It's giving Tennis Skirt Summer! On this week's episode, Ayanna and Gaelyn talk about one of the most anticipated films of this year The Challengers! Two dive into their different perspectives of the story, the cinematography and their thoughts on the film's portrayal of the Black woman's experience in Tennis. Make sure you tap in! Follow @nosleeptillhollywood on Instagram. Co-Hosts: Ayanna Costley @ayannaonline @ayannacostley and Gaelyn D. Smith @gsmittyyyy on anything with an @ Edited by: Ayanna Costley

    33 min
  7. "B!tches Be Trippin' !": Recapping Issa Rae's Awkward Black Girl

    05/03/2024

    "B!tches Be Trippin' !": Recapping Issa Rae's Awkward Black Girl

    It's Season 3! New Cover! New Theme Song! New Cohost! On this episode, Gaelyn introduces our new co-host Ayanna Costley. The two dive into one of the shows that started their friendship, Awkward Black Girl! Tune is as the discuss White Jay vs Fred, Favorite Side Characters and the best Jay rap! Make sure you follow @nosleeptillhollywood Gaelyn D. Smith @gsmittyyyy Ayanna Costley @ayannacostlety @ayannaonline

    31 min

  8. 12/29/2023

    This Is Juicy: All Things Fat Ham At Studio Theatre Ft. Thomas Walter Booker

    It’s getting juicy!  Gaelyn is flying solo this week and brings her cast-mate Thomas to the pod to talk all things Fat Ham at Studio Theatre.  Tap into our Season Finale where they discuss their production, being a Black actor in the American theatre, and give some advice for emerging creatives. Fat Ham runs until January 14th so get your tickets asap!

    41 min
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About

Pull an all-nighter with multi-hyphenate creators Gaelyn D. Smith and Ayanna Costley as they share unfiltered opinions on TV shows and movies you should (and shouldn’t) be watching, put you on to the inner workings of “the industry," and most importantly, document their journeys as creators chasing their dreams. They’re not sleeping until they make it in Hollywood, and when they do, you can say you knew them back when! Hosted by @gsmittyyyy and @ayannacostley /@ayannaonline Produced by Ayanna Costley Tap in with us @nosleeptillhollywood

Information

  • Creator
    No Sleep Till Hollywood
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © No Sleep Till Hollywood
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    No Sleep Till Hollywood