The Fresh Podcast of LA

In depth analysis and discussion of the wildly popular 90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and it's main star, Will Smith.

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Apr 26 2024

Working It Out: SEASON 1 FINALE

We finally made it to the season 1 finale of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air with Working It Out! Come listen as we discuss the ever so concerning character ages, the fashion, the plotline, Queen Latifa, and Optimus Prime.Hilary lands a new job as an assistant to an actress, Marissa Redman. Ms. Redman turns out to be completely bossy. Will surprises Hilary with Jazz in the office and Marissa takes a liking to Will, wanting to bring him to a restaurant opening, she puts Hilary's job on the line if she can't set the date up. Will will only do it if Hilary goes on a date with Jazz.Credits:Guest: Daniel Jerome - @battlestargablacktica and Johnny "Dopekicks" Parker - @johnnyp313Creator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicyTheme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter Ryli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apr 26 2024

Working It Out: SEASON 1 FINALE

Apr 15 2024

Just Infatuation

Please forgive the audio quality on my end. Long story short, I had to record from the airport this week >_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5 2024

72 Hours

Almost a 3 year absence and 4 years since its debut we're back with an ALL NEW EPISODE!! Daniel Jerome aka Battlestar Gablacktika joins us in the co-host chair to chat about one of our highlights of season 1 if not the entire series, 72 Hours. "Will makes a bet that Carlton wouldn't last a weekend in Jazz' neighborhood, Compton. Carlton starts to fulfill the bet, by not only fitting in, but getting along with the guys in "The Hood". Will has to find a way to stop him from going to MacArthur Park at night, to "Hang with the crew"."Credits:Guest: Daniel Jerome - @battlestargablackticaCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicyTheme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter Ryli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17 2021

Banks Shot

Arguably one of the best episodes of the series see Uncle Phil and Geoffrey tag teaming to con the con. Fun fact, Daniel reveals that "Fred" is played by Hugh Dane who also played security guard "Hank" from The Office!****Credits:Guest: Daniel Jerome - @battlestargablackticaGuest: Johnny Parker - @johnnyp313Creator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicyTheme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10 2021

Love at First Fight

Jasmin Guy guest stars in this episode that has us wondering why no one is that concerned about Will dating these older women? Does he even go to school anymore? Daniel, Johnny and I chat more about this and having to assimilate into white spaces as a person of color.****Credits:Guest: Daniel Jerome - @battlestargablackticaGuest: Johnny Parker - @johnnyp313Creator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15 2021

Nice Lady

Geoffrey's old employer Lord Fowler and his daughter come to the Banks' house for the weekend. Will wants to use the car to go to a Ziggy Marley concert in Nevada, Philip and Viv won't let him so he makes a proposition to be on his best behavior for the week. Lady Penelope winds up not being what Will thought she was****Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezGuest: Jordan Lambert - @@lambertraa_Creator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8 2021

It Had To Be You

This episode deserves a trigger warning. Jazz asks Will the favor of taking his sister out on a date after she moves into town, Will turns it down until Jazz introduces the two. Will takes her on a date and learns that she has her whole life planned out for the two already.****Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezGuest: Jordan Lambert - @@lambertraa_Creator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25 2021

The Young and the Restless

Grandma Hattie is back! Uncle Phil tells Will to leave her alone, but Granny insists that she and Will attend the Heavy D concert so they engineer a plan to sneak out. When the ruse is uncovered, she and Phillip have a talk about letting her live her own life.***Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18 2021

Ethnic Tip

Our first episode of 2021! Will proposes a black history class be instituted at Bel-Air Academy, and gets a surprise when Aunt Viv decides to teach it. Unlike the rest of the class, however, Will and Carlton gradually become less enthusiastic when Aunt Viv gives them harder work in comparison. We couldn't help but comment on the current state of affairs in the US in the show's opening, so if you need a total escape please skip ahead about 20 minutes.***Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28 2020

Lucky Charm

The last episode of 2020! What will the season finale to this chaotic year look like? We don't know yet, but we know that we have an all new episode! Superstitions, Lucky Numbers, and a taxidermy dog....let's dive into the Season One Episode 'Lucky Charm'***Credits:Guest: Johnny Parker - @johnnyp313Guest: Jezzer Reyes - @jezzerzeusCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23 2020

Deck the Halls

Happy Holidays from all of us at The Fresh Podcast of LA and Ratthaus Productions! What a perfectly timed episode this week. We are talking about the episode 'Deck The Halls' with returning guests Johnny and Jezzer. Join us for a little bit of Christmas cheer. ***Credits:Guest: Johnny Parker - @johnnyp313Guest: Jezzer Reyes - @jezzerzeusCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18 2020

Day Damn One

Season One is filled with hits and misses. Count this one as a miss. Let's dissect how they could have addressed some deeper issues between Will and his integration into Bel Air Academy, and how Toni and I could have tightened up the plot. ***Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7 2020

Knowledge is Power!

Hilary Fans Unite! Karyn Parsons gets her chance to shine in one of our favorite episodes of the season. ***Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23 2020

Talking Turkey

Johnny, Toni, and I converse about Season 1, Episode 12, 'Talking Turkey'. We finally meet Will's mom, Viola, discuss our first times hosting Thanksgivings, and Toni breaks down how we can celebrate the holiday without cultural appropriation. Have a safe holiday everyone!***Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezGuest: Johnny Parker - @johnnyp313Creator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23 2020

The 30th Anniversary Reunion

Johnny Dopekicks Parker and The Toni Sanchez return to the podcast to discuss HBO Max's 30th Anniversary Reunion Special of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Also, joining us is Will Smith Superfan Blackwing. What were our favorite moments? What was lacking? And what's really the WHOLE story of the Janet/Will feud? Tune in to find out. ****Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezGuest: Johnny Parker - @johnnyp313Guest: Blackwing2040 - @blackwing2040Creator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicy Theme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26 2020

Courting Disaster

Illuminerdi and Ratthaus' own Daniel Jerome aka Battlestargablacktica aka Purveyor of Petty joins me for episode 12! In this episode we break down Courting Disaster.****Credits:Guest: Daniel Jerome - @battlestargablackticaCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicyTheme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12 2020

Kiss My Butler

Illuminerdi and Ratthaus' own Daniel Jerome aka Battlestargablacktica aka Purveyor of Petty joins me for episode 11! In this episode we break down Kiss My Butler, spoiler alert, I like this much better than the last few episodes, and we learn that Daniel refuses to watch The Pursuit of Happyness, say what?!****Credits:Guest: Daniel Jerome - @battlestargablackticaCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicyTheme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9 2020

Someday Your Prince Will Be In Effect Parts 1 & 2

We weren't going to touch on it, but Toni gives her thoughts on The Entanglement. We then break down break down Parts 1 and 2 of 'Someday Your Prince Will Be In Effect'Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicyTheme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9 2020

Minisode! The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reboot Announcement

In this minisode Toni and Migdalia discuss the recently greenlit Fresh Prince of Bel Air reboot. Good idea or nah?Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezCreator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicyTheme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22 2020

Def Poet's Society

Jordan, Toni, and Migdalia discuss episode 7 of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Spoiler Alert: It's not good ya'll. Also in this episode Toni shades Migdalia's 90's crushes and Jordan reveals her new Twilight podcast which leads to the release of the new book in the franchise.****Credits:Guest: Toni Sanchez - @thetonisanchezGuest: Jordan Lambert - @lambertraa_Creator & Host: Migdalia Melendez - @miggyspicyTheme Song: Jordan MenaOutro: BeatGrounds (youtube)Production Co.: Baxter RyliStudio: Ratt Haus ProductionsAffiliation: The Illuminerdi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.