Amanda Seales Fires Off On Issa Rae, Insecure, Emmanuel Acho vs Angel Reese & Black Media Spaces

Amanda Seales joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a conversation full of raw honesty about her life, career, and personal journey. Opening up about her Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, Amanda discusses the challenges she's faced due to misconceptions about her personality, emphasizing her literalness and the difficulties it can create in social interactions. Reflecting on her upbringing, Amanda credits her supportive mother for accepting her and providing a strong foundation, despite societal norms. Then, Amanda shares her childhood memories of working for Disney and Nickelodeon, explaining how her experiences were unlike those depicted on the documentary All Quiet on Set, despite facing racism from other children. Amanda opens up about the complexities of navigating academia, like how she almost faced expulsion based on the accusations of another student which forced her to create her own major. Amanda comments on the growing number of hip-hop beefs, how they are good for the genre if they force performers to elevate their music, and says Nas won his beef vs Jay-Z. Amanda remarks on why her time with Floetry wasn’t always the smoothest which is punctuated by her being aired out on the Wendy Williams Show. Amanda recounts how she got her start in radio as a result of her poetry, having her first interview while working for Sirius be of OutKast, and how industry politics involving Jay-Z and Pusha T ultimately got her fired from Sirius. Continuing on the subject of industry politics, Amanda shares the time she was kicked out of the Black Emmy’s party because Issa Rae’s publicist wanted her gone, which led to a scuffle and confusion. Amanda goes further into the tumultuous relationship she’s had with Issa Rae’s publicist over the years and how it’s spilled over into her work on Insecure, which created a work environment that ultimately has led Amanda to disagree with Lil Rel’s opinion that Issa creates environments that empower women. Amanda also touches on other sets and productions like Bring the Funny, The Real, hosting the BET Awards during COVID, and working with Kevin Hart. Amanda also discusses Queen Latifah coming to her defense, Candace Owens, Emmanuel Acho’s comments about Angel Reese, and how her expectations for dating differ drastically from Shannon’s. This second portion of the interview is a testament to Amanda's unwavering courage and resilience, as well as her commitment to speaking truth to power in pursuit of justice and authenticity.
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[@nicolebryant5956]

Children are racists too. It’s a learned behavior

[@MRKOOL78]

You are a product of your environment

[@shanabrown9785]

Shannon act like he don't know this

[@iwrextz1668]

It’s a learned behavior from there parents do u rlly think kids fully understand the meaning of there words?

[@thebyrdsong5686]

​...but I'm glad he said it just so they could have the dialog and we could hear both sides.

[@jjpark1989]

So you going to argue with an 8 year old or are you taking it up with their parents? Exactly. Kids aren’t racist. Maybe when they become teenagers, but kids can’t be racist.

[@cynthiaevans7371]

Being called the “N” word by CHILDREN, qualifies as racism. They didn’t call EACH OTHER the same name; they knew who to direct the word to, Shannon.

[@lynndwho]

💯 Especially because they were in a work environment, as well. They heard that directly from their parents about her specifically.

[@battlerudee]

@@lynndwhoExactly..their parents…racism is learned behavior.

[@dahweeizme]

And I’ve heard her call white people crackers….🤷🏾‍♂️

[@feliciawilliams2821]

I agree. A while child called me the same thing. He was too young to spell it

[@culturalresponse2447]

I thought you said the definition of racism is only when someone/a group holds institutional power, and KIDS don’t have that. Changing definitions when it suits you

[@simply.jules85]

Amanda Seales is the type of person that you either love to hate or hate to love. She may not be for a lot of people but mad respect to her rawness.

[@kaliefhampton2483]

I actually like her lol. Whether you agree with her or not, I genuinely feel like she speaks her unfiltered perspective.

[@ryanparker3_2_1]

She is so delusional it’s insane.

[@ShanteRoxxane]

I love that she actually says what’s on her mind. I can see how many might not like it, but I tend to get along with people like her because you can count on them if they say they’re gonna do something.

[@mobas1966]

She is refreshing. Displays the bravery that the majority of people shy away from showing great courage to be admired..... It's understandable why she wouldn't be liked. Truth hurts.

[@anotherpointofview222]

​@ryanparker3_2_1 What's intriguing to me is the degree of sanity in relationship to the delusionality.

[@mylilpc]

What people don’t understand about autism is we love context and we need context so we provide as much as possible! It’s not being a know it all it’s really just giving what we consider the gift of knowledge and information. A lot of times we also don’t realize that the average person doesn’t appreciate information in same way we do because we find they are typically attempting to read subtext rather than the actual information being shared.

[@mrr3872]

Narcissistic. So narcissistic that she diagnosed herself. Unlikeable. Lacks self-awareness. Slow motion car crash

[@ryanmoore2447]

What do you think of her lying about being on the spectrum because ppl don't like her?

[@mrr3872]

@@ryanmoore2447 Nothing more than the actions of a desperate attention-seeker tbh

[@ryanmoore2447]

@mrr3872 she make me hate her even more and I'm sure those ppl who didn't like her the same

[@ryanmoore2447]

@@mrr3872 so shameful and sad rly

[@ChessMandingo]

The stare she gave when he was defending the white teacher is priceless

[@tx_507]

I love how she didn't say one word while standing on it! 🙌🏾

[@jessicagreen8883]

She definitely made her point and I sided with her immediately.

[@TajCars]

I’m 1000% the teacher was racist. The specific example that she gave about what the teacher was saying about indigenous people was an example of it. Also, his point about any adult at that time being p’d off about a kid correcting them was valid too.

[@dinajones2761]

@@TajCars no she wasn’t- You just hate white people

[@jamalcan1]

​@@TajCarsExactly. Understanding both sides

[@according2bri]

Correcting a teacher that is spreading misinformation is not the same as "a child staying in a child's place". Doesn't matter the age, you should always correct misinformation.

[@brittanykemp2714]

🎯

[@DAYSTAHR]

CLOCK IT!

[@durrere1973]

There’s a way to present correction and in front of an entire class is not it. The way she speaks I’m confident it came out as disrespectful this it fell on deaf ears. She was operating as a child so she didn’t have the knowledge. Obviously, the first response is going to be to check a child with their disrespect. Let my grandchild talk crazy to me, I don’t care what she’s saying, she will get checked! After I correct her then I’m going to ask repeat what she needs to say but say it with respect. If you don’t correct them, that same child is going to talk to you and you’re going to be beside yourself like wth.

[@lycky3054]

Exactly I HATE WHEN PEOPLE try to make a counter argue out of nothing

[@tamalaknox1438]

Not just misinformation, but information that is harmful to people or color. Calling indigenous people savages leads to rasing another generation of racist.

[@mnwatson]

This is the first club Shay Shay interview I have watched in its entirety. I’m so glad I did. It helped me understand her better. She has a beautiful light to shine. I wasn’t sure she was going to be “heard” by him initially but I’m glad that she was able to express herself freely.

[@sisters4life919]

I don’t never comment on these Post or any Others, But When I say You Are Telling My Story. I am 60 and I’ve been going through this My Whole Life. Only difference is I’m from the Streets or The Hood as one may Say. Alcoholism, Molestations, Poverty. And I am Still Winning. I Love ❤️ Myself. I’ve found that a lot of People are Scared of The Truth and They Stay Away because They are Scared Your going to Catch Them Slipping. Keep Living In Your TRUTH. My Saying Has Always been, “It Is What It Is.” If You take away Your Lying, If You Add On Your Lying. Again Stand On Your Truth. God Got You And Bless You. ❤

[@arealnegus726]

Yeah, you're stories are nowhere near similar. That's a compliment to you, trust me.

[@icsharpk]

​@@arealnegus726😂😂 mann I was going to tell her at 60 she's the problem too but after reading on... you're right!

[@xTurboATL]

Racism is learned behavior by children, Amanda is actually correct with her assessment

[@Vizion-jp8zj]

Shannon Sharpe is also correct. Both can be true.

[@brotherLee340]

It's true but the older you get you realize that and it gives stuff more context. I'm not saying you forget it, but it becomes less important sometimes.

[@Smartkid2387]

So in your experience did you not hear homophobic things, what about xenophobic, how about colorist things?

[@omarepps77]

The only thing she's an expert of is NON-ACCOUNTABILITY ..with a Double Masters Degree in MANIPULATION

[@KeeBee0810]

@@Vizion-jp8zjno he tf wasn’t ! He just used to Fck white football coaches and white women so he doesn’t see any harm in his race play fantasies… at least that’s all I heard him say ..😭 Fck is yall talking about there’s only 1 truth.. THEE TRUTH ! Amanda’s truth who lived the experience. Yall always tryna give passes to mfs who would have you lynched a few years ago…

[@TheWaterReflection]

Amanda: I was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. Shay: But was there a clinical diagnosis. I swear I keep wanting her to look over to the audience for us to laugh 🤣

[@JC-ji1hp]

Lots of people just be lying about it now. You have to specify

[@ItsJakeIII]

@@JC-ji1hpthat’s what diagnosed means in this context? “I was diagnosed…”

[@JC-ji1hp]

@@ItsJakeIII what I’m trying to get at is the part where he says clinically. I can diagnose myself in theory

[@the40yearoldyoutuber4]

@@JC-ji1hpI was diagnosed implies clinical. I am diagnosing myself is a different statement and sentiment and she is clearly intelligent enough to have said it the second way or even say self diagnosed…

[@OmarHudson]

He said that because ALOT of ppl do that. They claim they have bi-polar or autism…..just because of some things they seen on the internet. I know three ppl personally going around saying “I am diagnosed with depression…..” ain’t been to a doctor in years.

[@LoveReneexo]

Just because the N word is used on the show, doesn’t make it okay to refer to someone outside of filming. Some people are not okay with the word. His immediate response shows that. You were wrong in the situation.

[@mariepadilla6106]

She calls herself a genius yet fails to see this concept

[@BJBANJO]

Amanda used so many words that i have never heard and do not know *opens up dictionary* I love this interview

[@lovedove7000]

Not hugging people who don’t deserve a hug will never be petty.

[@realtorchic]

Energy is real. I’ve sucked the energy out of an entire room before…You are spot on! 🎯

[@cevanbrown2314]

Thank you.

[@ar.c.6386]

I really don’t like hugging people whom I don’t feel a connection to.

[@yedayeda1050]

Neva ❤

[@enochrry6024]

I can't understand why Shannon bought this headache on his podcast.

[@istrouma97]

Kids being taught to not speak up against adults is the main reason so many kids were molested and continued to be due to the fear of being molded to not speak up for themselves. I teach my daughter that you have the right to speak up for yourself as long as it’s done respectfully, even if it’s against me.

[@misguidedpearls7456]

❤❤❤❤❤period

[@joelwhite616]

Reach

[@REXae86]

That’s a crazy example to use.

[@JC-ji1hp]

@@joelwhite616 a reach? Not speaking up can be a problem for so many things. Molestation isn’t that far of a reach.

[@BrandonCarter211]

Amongst other things

[@sugarae5083]

Im glad i actually finished this entire interview. I like Amanda even more than i already did. Im glad Unc got it together towards the end because whew, the beginning was rough.

[@stupka1111]

I knew it she was on the spectrum, all her misunderstandings with others sound way to familiar to me. I'm autistic (diagnosed), it's scary how it's exactly the same story. Her being excluded, misunderstood, branded as a problematic person, while she's only telling the truth.

[@pakilee87]

Well she hasn't been diagnosed by a doctor. The clown diagnosed herself lol

[@riecemccloud8708]

Growing up in the deep South our teachers are often our first examples of Racism as a child.

[@teacherturnedhomesteader7368]

Touche' simply put and yet so profound

[@Janeofalltrades01]

I can definitely remember how I was treated and lied on by my 2nd grade teacher

[@deezonyxde77]

Yes !!!!

[@just_Chellephish]

Accurate

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

He completely gaslit her about that teacher!

[@MrKamawe]

Being authentic in inauthentic spaces can really have you thinking you are crazy but eventually understanding that will liberate you in ways you never imagined.

[@NN-re7cy]

Beautifully said. 🎯♥️

[@Shemashay]

That’s the thing… when you understand you in that inauthentic space you just have to go ahead and live in the world but not of it because it’s pointless. Nothing is ever really going to change in the macro world. You can only change your small part of the world.

[@melrama6759]

YES

[@adonisdownes3926]

Oof, I'm stealing this. Love it!

[@classicwrehasha]

The comment we needed to see 🙌🏾😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tricybaby07]

I don't understand why some of you people choose to call her a narcissistic here. She was literally asked to be in an interview to talk about HER experiences. Makes me think a lot of you have never dealt with a TRUE narcissist in real life and you not only do not understand the definition, but you are not familiar with how real narcissism (problematic and toxic) presents itself. Being someone who is confident and proud of their abilities and talents and doesn't shy away from celebrating it in the presence of others does not automatically make someone a narcissist. Amanda is keenly aware that she is not perfect and she does not present herself to be someone who is. Amanda does know that she is still fly and magical though, no matter how many small minded insecure self hating people try to tear her down to make themselves feel better. People have no room in their hearts for tolerance and grace anymore. Y'all need therapy.

[@nubianqueenNation]

Well said🎉

[@patriciaberry7509]

Word✅

[@canadianchungus701]

*Referring to her dad* "He was never seen the way he needed to be seen and it turned into narcissism..." ...Ma'am, can you apply that to your existence also? Shannon gave so much opportunity to get you to reflect on your actions where you could be wrong or you would not be in the wrong had you handled it well. But instead you spend 3 hours talking about how you are a victim in not one or two but every single conflict situation you ever been in

[@rowann26]

Any time someone is labeled as “difficult” in the entertainment industry it seems more code for “cannot be manipulated”

[@momoe.4075]

THIS

[@SHANELL032007]

Exactly!

[@groy-lh4pc]

Shes being difficult to Shay shay

[@sexyredbone2012]

Exactly 💯

[@noname-gu6ho]

In the workplace too

[@sonyarandolph7169]

If she was 10 years old and was able to recognize the other kids were wrong for callimg her the N word, then the other 10 year olds should have the capability to understand that them saying the word was wrong and excuses shouldn't be made for them.

[@dask472]

Exactly. Them White kids ain’t calling other white kids the n word. That’s cuz they know and they know it’s wrong and hurtful.

[@deykno87]

😂 she was autistic that’s why she understood

[@karenlafate8254]

Girrrrrl, I LOVE ME SOME YOU! You are a BEAUTIFUL SOUL and Sister, WE NEED YOU HERE!!!!! Thank You! 🙏🏾🤗🥰💕💃🏾

[@LorenCognita]

Yeah I didn’t realize we were giving age minimums for racism lol. What age are racists allowed to be racists? 18? 21? 25? It’s not like these were 2 year olds repeating a word and not knowing its meaning. They’re no different from the kids hurling racial slurs at Ruby Bridges. Can’t believe he said that.

[@KalovnaE]

exactly!

[@lexeyfreeman1330]

She's sharing HER experience. There's no need to dismantle and examine every single thought, ideal, and/or opinion that she shared...simply listen with an open mind of who she is as an individual.

[@alicehenry6935]

I was a teacher for decades. I never objected to students respectfully questioning me.

[@PatienceLove]

Key word *respectfully! Nothing she has said in this interview says she’s ever spoken respectfully and something she felt she was right about!

[@lexie02jones25]

​@@PatienceLovewhat do u mean by that? I don't get it.🤔

[@KeepitOneHunnedGrand]

And you're the minority.

[@Jay00125]

Shannon gradually started to understand the way she thinks. Logical, hard truths. He stopped playing the “game” the further he got in the interview. Amanda is what it means to be human in a world where everyone wants so desperately to seem unbothered. It’s refreshing to see a normal person, with normal emotions, grounded in morality and truth.

[@monicalisi919]

I'm 10mins praying he pivots his perspective- thank you!!

[@latricerichardson1791]

I could relate to her story. I just cried.

[@ShineAsTheSun-jb5bz]

Just narcissistic rambling from her, as usual. She's an "education" bully who took advantage of Sharpe's lack thereof.

[@JustBlaze777-ic8sw]

Yes it is good to see. Real ones still exist.

[@kroonerkente6163]

Completely agreed!

[@jazz6711]

I love how they maturely move past their differences and kept the interview going while still laughing and enjoying each other. I don’t see that enough.

[@jm3062]

I feel like she recognizes when people are stupid and she chooses to not get stuck there. She navigated multiple triggers with grace...because there were several times within the first 20 minutes where she could've (and should've) eaten him alive....not because she wanted to...but he was saying some really dumb things that were obvious and needed to be corrected. But I think she is starting to become exhausted with having to navigate other peoples improper thinking. Shes starting to choose her battles...almost seems like she is protecting her peace.

[@BeeChance]

@@jm3062 well said

[@hammerg434]

@jm3062 She recognized that she was on HIS platform and that she should act like an adult if she wanted to be heard.

[@robertmugabe2905]

hope she's not welcomed back.

[@jazz6711]

@@hammerg434 and that’s maturity 😂😂😂😂

[@DaughterofDiogenes]

I’m forever going to say, “It’s fascinating to see you accuse me of doing the thing you are doing”. I love this woman. I am so glad I got sent this video!!! She is so on point.

[@jaerich02]

Although i had to watch it in multiple sessions, i really enjoyed this interview. I now understand Amanda more and have much respect for her.

[@theenclave420]

Anyone watching from work on our work break?lol😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kwnhd]

In a restaurant on lunch watching 😅

[@dmachustle8115]

Yup

[@DeeJones3001]

Yes 😂😂😂

[@bettyglover9915]

Yep

[@khartoniapratt2792]

Yes, in the area breakroom. I am going to be late coming back. I'm sick of these Palm-color people. I want to hear this Sistah completely 👩🏿‍🏫✊🏿☄️🔥

[@ladietee2824]

As a POC educator, CHILDREN CAN BE AND ARE RACIST. It's a LEARNED mentality

[@dubiouswords7851]

If a white child isn’t racist then they are being taught values counterproductive to their people’s well being.

[@thelovelymissmonica1938]

FACTS!!!

[@matthewlima7121]

As a white male who grew up with a culturally diverse extended family . 100% Racism in all forms is LEARNED as is colourism within each race. I had friends of all colours and ethnicities and only understood is all to be different not “different” I do believe Children brought up in racist environment don’t understand the effect or impact of their behaviour being racist because it’s simply what they’re brought up with no less excusable but up to an age ( because if your not being educated at home it your being taught at school ) it’s about the fact that your hurting someone period regardless of context and correcting that behaviour immediately. You blame the upbringing not necessarily the product. Unfortunately it’s all learned behaviour … children are not born thinking their differences can be perceived as negative be it race lifestyle gender sexuality religion….. they are taught to be cogniscent of these perceptions based on things passed on . The hard part on both sides is just letting go. On one side it’s realizing your ancestors passed issues have nothing to to do with your current existence understand we are just people and differences are surface level in every way . On the receiving side it’s hard to let go of all the of the atrocities youre ancestors experienced as the hands of people with these issues , because while you’re world is different they went through it get you here and letting go may feel like you’d be denying their struggle so you end up carrying it forward in a way as well .

[@atifking8731]

@@matthewlima7121but they are racist and are still racist and their adulthood! We can’t excuse it bc most never unlearn. So we have to judge them at face value, like actually guilty until proven otherwise like this justice system! We actually see the racism!

[@dubiouswords7851]

@@matthewlima7121 Racism is a form of otherism and humans are predisposed to some form of the latter. Studies have shown 1) We prefer people who look like us (or like someone in our family), 2) We prefer people we see as similar to ourselves, etc. So while a specific strain may be “learned”, we are easy to learn and apply it and in the case of “racism” of whites against non-whites, and for the former it has been immensely enriching and empowering as morally degrading as it may be, therefore it survives and perpetuates.

[@chakastyles8794]

I enjoyed the interview. Great to hear from Amanda - I appreciate her perspective and glad to see she made it through the storm of public opinion.

[@victoribass77]

I actually love people like her she speaks honestly and forthright. Those are the kind of friends I love❤

[@haydengoodridge5514]

I have to give Amanda props for sticking through and helping Shannon understand her perspective.

[@miginiel]

Not Just Shannon...the audience as well

[@tiffanyjlowe]

Facts!

[@sailor10022]

Something I have to do daily to narrow bias minded people. it's really exhausting, I truly get Amanda because we are the same far as big personalities and misunderstood

[@derricklockhart9650]

I am glad she touched on having great educators who cared. So vital!

[@paulatrent60]

In the first 5 minutes of the conversation I knew Shannon was gonna have to come outta the shallow end and join her in the deep. She holds conversations on multiple levels, understanding her experience in the context of structurial, cultural, and individual. Initially he didn't realize it was gonna be at that altitude. But he stepped up. He got there. She has a stellar mind and that intimidates a whole lot of folks, especially white folk.

[@NicoleDeniseTV]

"I have rage." I felt that to my core, sis.

[@mmcolordred]

I felt this so well, I almost shed a tear

[@julbri9069]

So this is an excuse to be a narcissis.. Gotcha..

[@khismet]

​@@julbri9069nope. You misunderstood.

[@mrs.taaron7856]

💯 Felt that as well.

[@jessicaquamina7375]

I call it passion .. can it be the same thing?

[@Indian-girl09]

He’s brave 😂😂😂😂😂 . I would of had to end that interview at the 2 min mark

[@Tenderoni215]

Not sure why but this interview had a vibe that made me feel a little uncomfortable watching.Also it appears that Shannon couldn't wait for the interview to be over however he smiled, laughed and did his best to fake interest and delight. I commend his professionalism.

[@Mimi323_]

The way Shannon is arguing with her about her experience is insane ! Bro , this is her experience, you weren’t there ! He didn’t question Katt Williams truth , yet he us jumping down Amanda’s throat like he has a bone to pick with her . This interview helped me build a new respect for her .

[@ssank]

He let Katt call his facial features ugly qnd Shannon said absolutely nothing in response to that. In fact, he laughed.

[@lioy3825]

So true

[@MarlyMarlPodcast]

I’m starting to think Shannon is selling

[@justaguy26]

He actually did you got to listen

[@spongebob3448]

It sounds like Shannon had a conversation with people in the industry who don't like her and made it a goal to tell her ahe has a problem with her personality that she needs to change to please pple and every experience she had leading to a fight or an argument was her fault smh. I was disappointed after seeing the way he was supporting the other side that hurt her and then moved on to ask if she was single like trying to say you are single cause you have a terrible personality. Smh

[@BridgettHart]

KZbin comments did NOT disappoint. Amanda, you are loved and your self love has opened so many doors for others in our community to embrace themselves as well. I'm so grateful to share community with you ❤❤

[@_Nashh_]

Yess lol , I checked the comments JUST to make sure everyone saw this video the same way I was interpreting !

[@tanja0411]

NOPE. Her interpretation of events is extremely narrow, the constant focus on others’ shortcomings and complaining and her brand of militarism rings so very false and unhealthy. She creates more battles than she actually has to fight. ALSO, autism spectrum disorder in ALL women is difficult to diagnose. It rarely happens. There’s enough racism out there not to attribute it to places where that isn’t the main cause.

[@876me7]

@@tanja0411I could not have written it better myself. She’s the victim in every single story she tells. She’s insufferable.

[@naimabean07]

AND SHE WANTS TO FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸!!! She’s wearing a Keffiyeh 🎉

[@BridgettHart]

@@tanja0411😂😂😂 how utterly unsurprising that your profile pic is of a dog. So on brand.

[@lifeoflisha1445]

I love Amanda and watching this interview really allowed me to see her side. I love that for her. At the end of the day, its HER experience.

[@KamaraMikelWorldWide]

I can tell you one thing, you cannot watch only the excerpts from this interview… You have to sit and watch and listen to the entire thing. It was a really good interview, even though they seem to havebutt heads. It was interesting and informative.

[@Striker885]

Interesting and informative how? You have to be really low in conscientiousness for this to be ‘informative’.

[@kaliefhampton2483]

Great interview. Very intelligent and articulate woman. Them butting heads actually displays how she reconciles with disagreements.. She circles back to it but it doesn't remove her from her wits and intentions.

[@IvyBox]

The way Amanda so eloquently gathered Shay Shay about undermining her experiences with racism is classic and I’m so here for it!

[@PlantlifeShaye]

Agreed

[@Blk577]

😂😂

[@riri_renee5550]

He actually made a fair point about the teacher though. Lots of adults don’t like to be constantly corrected by children.

[@JKV..0.0..]

@@riri_renee5550seems like an ego issue bc they are wrong. sounds like some aren’t doing their job well enough.

[@delimacuswilhite5235]

Hey that was beautiful. I didn’t know about her but u gain a fan today.

[@RissaLove]

I hope Amanda is reading these comments & feeling ALL the love, validation, care, respect, admiration & protection we have for her ❤️🥰

[@Mr.Getwitcha]

*Vomits*

[@VegasKandy48]

Yesss....Love Her!! ❤

[@RissaLove]

@@VegasKandy48 🥰❤️

[@KS-hi8vi]

She is she made a IG video and thanked us. I’m so glad she saw the live she didn’t think it would happen. People are speaking up for her. Shannon owes her an apology.

[@ritaree123]

❤❤❤

[@DeirdreWard-pc7be]

Um... excuse me... Miss Genius, it was not Hubris but in fact Narcissus who desired the being in his reflection so desperately that he drowned. But who am I to correct a narcissist full of hubris.

[@carolynaskew9734]

I watched every minute of this and felt good about it. She's open, informative, and earned her degress. A real sister. Another great interview. Thank you both.

[@xoshiahall1484]

I really hope Amanda comes to look at the comments and sees how much love she’s getting and how she’s such a gem to our culture and should be protected at ALL costs!

[@JamaicanemeraldQueen]

Right❤😊.

[@PatchesOhoulihan159]

She doesn't even like blk men, F you and her

[@Goldenboy48]

I'm good...but you can

[@PatchesOhoulihan159]

She's a misandrist

[@meiliai2437]

Right ❤❤❤❤😊

[@Good2bking]

I learn sometimes when people are sharing their experiences, don’t play devil’s advocate, especially when it’s life experiences. You’re only hearing the story, they lived it

[@kenyafromcali]

Are you an interviewer? 😂

[@beyou-tvision]

💯 Exactly this part!

[@Nallisn]

@@kenyafromcaliI don’t think you need to be an interviewer to say that. That’s a normal part of daily human interaction. I’ve actually had to learn and apply this when listening to people

[@WhizPill]

facts

[@VaLEriE-en8xl]

This is an excellent observation (that u obviously are intelligent enough to realize that you don’t have to be an interviewer for 😂)

[@MrGspot415]

Amanda is talented, extremely beautiful, very articulate, impressively intelligent and has profound confidence in herself. I love her. She is our people and should be protected by our people

[@scabessa123]

Don’t forget narcissist..

[@cjulieth3280]

So how are you? “That’s a loaded question..” 💀💀💀

[@joshlynh.3532]

I don't care how nobody feels about her, I love the great mind and spirit of Amanda Seals.

[@josephgomez3085]

Same here gwuRL! She a reaL one, I feel I have autism spectrum too, im like too straight out where people can't handle it.. " they can't handle the truth!!!!! Lol

[@KeepWatchin5.56]

yea she's a great liar

[@yonnylicious]

It’s everyone’s fault and everything is racism. No accountability at all.

[@lapx1]

We are all autistic, and😮

[@lapx1]

Ofcourse she's single, gonna die along with a dog. Got too much going on. Driving me nuts just listening to her.

[@j_beezy1]

I LOVE how Amanda explains her point of view, her experiences, and her story; then when Shannon disagrees and attempts to discredit her she just stops talking and listens to him, then uses those moments intelligently in the conversation later to prove and support her point!

[@gtswago1]

I picked up on that also. My appreciation for her has grown through this interview but my God, this has to be exhausting for her.

[@jeffm1083]

Men get attacked for doing that exact thing every time though

[@msmich1868]

That part..

[@deangelo8498]

Notice its a difference in what men and ladies think of this interview

[@namastewellness]

Yes! Genius really 😊

[@kaylahjasmine]

I’m soooo glad this interview happened. Seeing Amanda light up in a safe space was so heartwarming. That was a genuine hug at the end too 😢 love that girl!

[@theedmundshow]

My God protect this lady!!!! I LOVE me some Amanda! Somehow before this interview, I knew exactly where she was coming from. I knew she was a great human. People are intimidated by authenticity!

[@Nik-Pete]

I appreciate how she respectfully stood her ground.

[@renewilson2540]

That is Amanda. We have seen her do it time and time again (ask Katy Perry dinner party).

[@patienceanoe-lamptey7317]

Listening to her speak to people especially when defending her position is a master class.

[@thesholovepodcast]

@@patienceanoe-lamptey7317agreed

[@LoopyChestnut]

Who is she fighting?

[@BeautyIsHerName89]

All ten toes!!!!!

[@amac9443]

She uses a lot of emotional energy and I think it scares people, but it's refreshing to me. Everyone loves people that are perpetually unbothered. It's okay to be bothered about things that matter.

[@misguidedpearls7456]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@treniecerenea6531]

Well said!

[@Tpina305]

Funny you mention that, In astrology - she’s a cancer sun AND a cancer moon - it’s a lot of emotional energy, she loves deeply, is loyal but difficult for her to contain her emotions. She feels deeply.

[@carolinesimeon4361]

yess you’re right and you should say it, being emotional is healthy

[@PassionPulseMusic__]

I appreciate your comment! She resonates with people who see between the lines and speak up no matter how they are perceived.

[@DdotBeeee]

She speaking and open up the doors for some very important conversations for a lot of people right now!!!!!

[@Baaaybeeeh]

I admire this woman SOOOOOOO MUCH 🥹 this fearless way of living isn’t palatable, but it’s revolutionary. Please don’t change Amanda.

[@moniquemichelle7295]

“I’m a very very emotionally intelligent person, so a lot of times I end up having to do the emotional labor for other people to get us through. It’s exhausting”. YES!

[@EFunkRock]

Then she needs a new crowd if that were true.

[@kevinbas6756]

Asperger’s & emotional intelligence is contradicting

[@charliegordon659]

This is my experience

[@Njabuloseh]

What a load of nonsense.

[@moniquemichelle7295]

@@kevinbas6756 that’s a stereotype. Not always the case.

[@samirahraheem3702]

This comment section made me feel so much hope for humanity. Seeing Amanda get all this love it’s so well deserved . Always love her ♥️

[@jeaninegriffin1196]

Same, same. Not going to lie, I was nervous that these comments might be hate filled. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@tionak]

@@jeaninegriffin1196omg me too! I’m so pleasantly surprised 🙌🏾

[@Joy-cn1mj]

Right bc if you go to the comment section on just the Issa Rae clip, it is not so nice!!! But on the full episode, Amanda is getting love

[@christibradford8499]

No one is willing to be weird in all this love. So beautiful. 🥰🥰🥰

[@moniquemichelle7295]

❤

[@ladlesandoven]

Now they call attitude problems a medical diagnosis??

[@gsmoke2478]

Since when? 😂

[@earleanejohnson4052]

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time" Maya Angelou

[@iamericbates]

I love unc, but I really appreciate how Amanda stood her ground. That’s maturity for her to keep her composure and continue to interview with how it began.

[@kaylabarber5140]

Yes he was definitely proving her point about being misunderstood. Even after explaining that she was recently diagnosed he challenged it as if she was just taking claim to it.

[@dutchdillinger3183]

Shannon asked questions and gave his opinion...he wasn't attacking her so idk why you talking about stand her ground

[@PudgeeThaphatBastard]

Definitely was attacking her

[@mcdiesel7505]

​@@dutchdillinger3183How they act man! Super defensive for no reason

[@reneerobinson7181]

@@dutchdillinger3183exactly. And I think he’s right. No teacher is going to be ok with their students constantly correcting them in front of the class. Doesn’t matter if the teacher was right or wrong about the topic. The teacher would have complained either way. Amanda took it the wrong way. Amanda is one of those people who makes valid points a lot of the time but she lacks tact. She also doesn’t understand the concept of choosing your battles. Something that the op and so many other people in the comment section lack based on their interpretation of that conversation with her and Shannon.

[@user-nw7do9fd5h]

Not him trying to explain HER experience to her. Thank you Amanda, for sticking through this interview.

[@kimmydiunicorn]

This irked my spirit 🙂

[@meaux-kneaux]

He didn't explain her experience. He asked her questions and he tried to tell her about HIS experience

[@churchboi9953]

Stop it .. folks always trying overreact to nothing . Y’all trash

[@kaylan571]

Exactly, he literally tried to use a “norm” or what he’s used to bc of “the way he was raised” to tell her what her experience was with her teacher. Then he sat across from her told her she did what he did to him and proceeded to say “well ig thats why you’re neurodivergent bc im not wrong”.

[@natures1joy425]

​​@@meaux-kneaux It was a hard interview to watch. He was explaining his experience, as it related to hers, and she was explaining hers. Neither one tried to meet in middle. She is smart and educated but became very defensive earlier off in the interview. The whole interview was woe is me, woe is him. They were irritated by eachother. No one tried to understand the other so it was a waste of time for me. Not a complete waste but I went to sleep during the interview and didn't feel the need to rewind.

[@Queenjewel79]

In regard to the teacher spreading misinformation, Shay was making a valid point. Teachers don't like to be corrected by students,especially back in the day. Her experience may have been racially motivated but I don't think his question was intended to dismiss it.

[@arealnegus726]

Here's the deal, EVERYTHING with Amanda is about race, let her tell it. Shannon simply said when he was a kid you were supposed to keep quiet around adults, stay in a child's place. Alot of people from the south understood what he meant. He didnt dismiss her perspective, he just gave his own.

[@EmeraldArcherr]

this was surprisingly a lot better than i'd expected, based on all the things i'd been hearing! i'm just mad she conflated the term hubris with the narcissus myth.

[@Adecigargod]

To be judged, misunderstood and unprotected is exhausting and very lonely.

[@khismet]

Indeed it is.. I'm currently there!

[@alliswig2391]

Say it again for those in the cheap seats.

[@samtvmedia5066]

Deep

[@user-tj2bz4bd7g]

It’s just life

[@janayt9480]

Very

[@tinkerbellgarcia7688]

The comments are passing the vibe check. We appreciate you, Amanda!❤

[@olamideidreez8872]

I was so hesitant to look! I'm very pleased with the responses 😊

[@NebulaWILNIL]

Don’t look at the live chat 🥴

[@REXae86]

@@olamideidreez8872im not 😊

[@TheCloveart]

@@NebulaWILNIL I guess we're okay with staying in our bubbles. I guess it's cool to listen to certain perspectives but not others.

[@missnfun]

💯

[@jolady4526]

OMG! Thank you. I absolutely enjoyed this time. I luv hearing your stories Amanda, and appreciate your transparency. Actually, I wanted more. The best to you both 😊.

[@tgreenwood3193]

I dont perceive Amanda as being on the spectrum of Autism. She is by far too verbal and expressive. Perhaps ADHD and and Obsessive/Compulsive about expressing how she feels. Down South, we would just say,"she talks too much." She expresses herself and she is always willing to share her perspective. She reminds me of some of the great talk show hosts; Rosey O'Donnell, Oprah Winfrey, Sherry Shephard, Wendy Williams, Joan Rivers, and Tamar Braxton. These are women that people LOVE to hate😂 They enjoy telling their truths.

[@arealnegus726]

She lied about it.

[@EvaArandaDesign]

As a woman with Autism, I’m LIVING for Amanda representing! We can be so misunderstood

[@BrittenyXWilson]

U ain’t lyin. I am on the spectrum as well

[@beemonique8466]

Same!!! People just have a hard time believing our truths.

[@AskOG75]

I don't believe her and as a Healthcare professional the diagnosis is being thrown around too loosely

[@jahlorise]

I'm autistic too. But still I'm aware enough to realise sometimes my words and behavior isn't appropriate. So yes represent but she should be more aware of her actions but because of her job I get it. I find it so hard to play different roles for fake people.

[@destinyh2008]

This comment alone let's me know I need to listen to this one. My daughter is Autistic and looked upon as misunderstood quite often.

[@cousinchris5851]

Shannon is having a very difficult time believing that Amanda experiences racism in America 😂😂 He's making it weird

[@objectivedetective3897]

Shannon grew up in middle Georgia in the 70s. He knows racism first hand as well as southern culture. Her being criticized for correcting an adult was her experiencing southern culture.

[@bigggamejamesd6891]

Him talking about a child’s place is an old school mentality. She corrected a teacher who was doling out misinformation who would continue to do so if Amanda remained silent. I bet that teacher thought twice before belittling and dismissing an entire culture again

[@Seon24]

Your absolutely right ​@objectivedetective3897

[@TheLukeAveryShow]

He's a clown!

[@omarepps77]

Some of yall in society today are really slow

[@andrebillups4079]

Shannon like “but are you clinically diagnosed?” She did not directly answer the question. She just kept saying she knows and feels like because she’s different

[@mariepadilla6106]

Imagine saying your ego is not in the way and saying Marsha Ambrosius saw you as a threat all along harping on about how much talent you have trying to convince Shannon that you are delightful, interrupting him every time he tried to ask a question or speak 😂😂😂😂😂 Everybody hates Amanda show 🙄🙄🙄

[@salidathomas78]

Her talking about Autism is going to help so many parents ❤

[@rla8713]

I hope she's not using it as a crutch to be rude and dismissive.

[@JaNeeDiahann1225]

​​@@rla8713 definitely did, no self awareness but aware of everyone else's flaws

[@tonibrooks9719]

@@JaNeeDiahann1225Thank you!

[@LoveMimiCheri]

​@rla8713 Many people with autism have this experience where they are bullied, exploited, and ostracized! Even if people didn't like her, why are they comfortable at openly humiliating her, saying cruel things to and about her! That type of behavior is inappropriate regardless if they like a person or not! Even if I don't particularly care for someone, I don't need to gossip, slander, judge, or humiliate another human being because that isn't a reflection of that person, it's a reflection of me. Now, if someone does something to you, then you directly go to that person and address it. My heart goes out to autistic individuals because they aren't harming anyone. They just operate, process, and show up differently than mainstream society! But they deserve to be seen, heard, and respected as well!

[@NYCPinkBishhh]

Facts! Ppl with autism that are adults genuinely act just like her! They are very likable ppl. They just don’t fit the mold. Love that about them and Amanda. ❤️

[@tuesdayjanae3676]

ALL the reasons people say they don't like her are all the reasons I DO LIKE HER!!!

[@trishjackson9155]

💯

[@melissawhite5688]

Facts

[@JuanSuarez-wf7ul]

because she's a proven liar ?

[@REXae86]

Because she’s a liar

[@treniecerenea6531]

Exactly!

[@Scentsational-Vdo]

She’s weathering the ish out of Shannon! I’m sure he took a nap and a few days off after dealing with her. She exhausting!!!

[@IVdarealonly]

As someone who's honest, straightforward, and stands on truth...many will not like you, portray you in a negative light, and attack you overall and in professional settings for "going against the grain", being "different", not playing the "game", "politics", etc

[@smooththopr8tr]

Is it me, or every time she talks racism he starts to defend, "You can tell he's been shaped by his southern experience." She's brilliant, and she handled him brilliantly 👏🏿 🙌🏿

[@jadenmoore6795]

You make no sense… they’re both were raised in southern environments Florida and GA literally touch and Florida is further south than GA. So what do you mean by “southern experience”🤔

[@smooththopr8tr]

​@jadenmoore6795 you should read with the intention of understanding not arguing.. I said SHAPED by HIS experience which was more the typical southern experience much like my own whereas she was raised by a WEST INDIAN MOTHER who embraced her originality and independence which is NOT the typical southern experience 🤔

[@MrAkili123]

Did you ever think for a second maybe he just had his own opinion and he’s not brainwashed by systemic racism?

[@72Crabadams]

@@smooththopr8trright, plus he’s 55 and she’s 41. His experience with growing up was different from hers.

[@Thrivinlily]

I felt that as well.

[@enigma-_-sauce]

Funny to see all the folks *outraged* at Shay for simply asking "But were you clinically diagnosed?" as if that was some form of disrespect. It's a legitimate and relevant question as a ton of people self-diagnose themselves. Even funnier in hindsight that Amanda post-interview stated herself "NO, I'VE NOT BEEN CLINICALLY DIAGNOSED BECAUSE I'M NOT PAYING $10,000". A lot of folks in the comments with egg on their face right now.

[@mwebster3265]

👍👍😂😂There's A LOT of emotions in this Comment section. A lot of people talking like they act the way she acts. Must be a lot of Unemployed, Single people in the Comment section. 🤣🤣Yeah right. They know they can't act like her. 😂EVERYBODY has a MEDICAL ISSUE now. Like EVERYONE has an issue that stops them from functioning like a NORMAL person. 🙄 I was surprised at the amount of Males that were in their feelings like Females and not thinking logically. Its crazy how someone FAMOUS can say 2+2 =5 and their fans will find a way to defend it or look past it. This Comment section attacking Unc shows how bad A LOT of people LACK comprehension skills. The Women who weren't in their feelings and spoke on how things work in "The Real World" made me proud though. 👍👍"There's STILL hope."🤣 "I'm speaking MY truth on why I'm always a victim and everyone has a problem with me". Maaan... 🙄

[@hypocritetrollbot7729]

It’s 100% a valid question because too many people out here self diagnosing, which harms those who are actually clinically diagnosed.

[@oz9504]

@@mwebster3265 Couldn't agree more. It's actually painful reading all these comments calling her a genius for regurgitating the stuff we've all known for atleast the last 15 yrs

[@majorlazor5058]

I actually appreciate this question because the number of people popping up claiming to be autistic is quite prevalent. There is a popular KZbinr who goes by Vaush that pulls the “Im autistic” card whenever he is called out for saying something racist, or homophobic.

[@garyparks8686]

@@mwebster3265 A bunch of Amanda's 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@davidmagawa7822]

So everyone who has had a problem with her at every stage of her life is the villain? She didn't stop to think why she's having issues with everyone and the possibility it may be her? Also self diagnosing? Not a real thing til an expert with years of experience diagnoses you Thus woman has been playing victim her whole life. She's allergic to accountability. It's always never her at fault but the other person.

[@ohhboy718]

Did you miss the part where she acknowledge that she was diagnosed in her adulthood? 3:11 on the clock . She literally speaks to your exact point. Watch the whole interview. Learn something. You and the other people who liked this silly comment.

[@ajsyummyeats7518]

I love Amanda! Most Floridians just have a strong personality and with her diagnosis it just makes her seem more difficult to understand. Her mind is beautiful.

[@jaydachance1027]

When you’re different you must have discipline because you’ll be standing alone most of the time. We love you sis 🫶🏾🌹🌹🌹

[@Adecigargod]

People are more attentive to tone than actual truth. Bravo sis!

[@alexandriayessheleads7448]

This is the best succinct description of the awkward dynamics of this interview. Yes. 🎉

[@Yespls888]

Agreed! ESPECIALLY when a woman is speaking. People are not as particular about tone-policing men. Even another woman may give a man more grace if he's passionate vs a woman.

[@badboygoodgirl]

u spittin.

[@jb3702]

But that's realistic

[@calivibes_84]

That about sums it up. Whenever you read critique of her 99.9% of the time it’s rooted in her delivery. Most people either just can’t get past it because society is brainwashed to like the fake or they simply don’t want to get past it. Gives them an excuse to dismiss what she’s saying. Smh.

[@blushbaby5278]

Her personality is very draining can't imagine being her friend. She seems like she would constantly have issues with everyone except herself in every scenario she is the victim

[@Stefjustkilledu]

A lot of things she said about herself contradicted her autism claim

[@AkilahTrinay]

As a teacher, it is ok for children to correct misinformation. You may not like it, but that is the role of the teacher- to teach and learn.

[@keysersosa3054]

I can see why she is difficult

[@RGTismeJoy]

Children are capable to think, children know things, waiting to be an adult to speak is absolutely nonsense

[@wcharneen13]

Yea now its able to be taught but back in the 80's there werent mant teachable moments

[@EmbraceMyBeauty]

@@RGTismeJoyexactly don’t be mad she smarter than you 😂 difficult 😂😂😂 w.e

[@merrickbeaufort8048]

She was being disrespectful and we don’t know exactly what she was referring to. So I would reserve judgment

[@preciousdaniels6247]

I understand Amanda frustration through this interview😩😩 I’m proud she kept going

[@jessicagreen8883]

He is not a journalist 😂😂

[@midoshishifu]

Seems he kept trying to make her situations about her attitude

[@piesboardsandbooks]

Cause I would of left lol

[@preciousdaniels6247]

@@piesboardsandbooks me too I got up like 4 times for my sister

[@dutchdillinger3183]

He asked what he wanted to ask...it's his show...you mfs don't gotta watch.... ungrateful clowns... unsubscribe and never watch again then

[@daphnewinters8541]

I would LOVE to see Candace Owens and Amanda Seales have a debate.....talk about epic.

[@Sam-we2ys]

1:17:30 this is another epic interview that you just have to do in parts - like Katt's interview,like a 3 course dinner, like a great opera. She is breaking ceilings for a lot of women outchea. Historic. Thank you luv.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Bruhhhhhhhh. That "female" is NNNUTS. Absolutely crazy. Ceilings?????? WWWWHAT!!!!!!! More like outer space. Delusional modern female gibberish.

[@alanathomas99]

It took him over an hour to be self aware and to stop putting his thoughts of what’s right or wrong on Amanda. Kudos to her for setting him straight. The essence of a good interviewer is the ability to listen and hear

[@namastewellness]

💯

[@DrVonJay]

I thought those were just simple follow up questions that he usually asks people for clarification. Even if he made a mistake she just turned it around and used it as a knife to stab him with

[@spendleton79]

This interview was necessary for him as well!! I knew Amanda is always going to stay true to herself, but I feel like he can listen and learn as well. This will help his platform and others who need to hear it and be challenged in this way.

[@DrVonJay]

@@spendleton79 what did he need to learn? Outside of Shannon learning how to identify her personality disorder (not autism as that is not a PD) there was nothing profound about what she said. Talking to her is a useless blank mission.

[@chad8323]

I can't wait for y'all to come back after being updated 😂. What y'all got to say about her now lol

[@ShantelJanee]

"Most people read it as anger but what your seeing is deep hurt" OMG that resonates with me so much

[@ShaneBradford]

Anger is hurt though... It makes no sense in reality

[@asparrow9876]

Then go to therapy... Stop bleeding on everybody....

[@danielx8]

Call Sukihana for antidepressants

[@Aaliyah.Ali.786]

I agree with you! It resonates with me too! I beat you, myself and Amanda are 4s. We are always misunderstood. We are always the innovators!

[@koleonkoleon3400-pp8om]

She must be a Capricorn like I

[@daniellemitchell3118]

I am a teacher, and I accept, sometimes even welcome from my students because 1) It says that they are actually listening to me. 2) It says that I have made them feel comfortable and confident enough to speak up in my classroom. 3);Sometimes, it is proof that I taught them well. Once I was hired for the last quarter of the school year. The kids had different teachers, and their own rhythms and relationships. I had a student who often corrected me. I was teaching middle school Math( I was certified in 2 states to teach that grade and any subject. But it wasn't my strongest. ) I thanked her and made corrections. The other students thought I would be angry. I wasn't. I told them that this is the kind of student I pray for. I was so impressed with her, I literally took time to show her how to get on the Mensa website to see if she would be accepted.

[@kittenmayz611]

Glad Amanda was not letting him dismiss/minimize her experiences/feelings

[@DaeMurda]

They wasn’t being dismissed, he was exploring other possibilities grow up

[@gustavoalvarez5981]

He was simply pointing out that there is possibility that it wasn’t due to racism like she believes everything was due to race

[@cocoa5011]

Every example, he replied with “but…”. You will not see this in every one of his interviews

[@s.g1340]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TamekoPatten172]

@@gustavoalvarez5981 You have to understand how men talk to very intelligent women. Despite all her accolades and degrees, Shannon still tried to humble Amanda by telling her what SHE experienced as opposed to listening to the experience with empathy.

[@Dominique129]

In my opinion, Amanda is so self-aware and direct and a segment of the people who strongly don't like her or find her annoying are arguably uncomfortable because they don't have or have not personally reached her level of awareness, confidence, & unapologetic resolve to fight injustice. The mindset is "I can't silence my voice and saying the hard truths because of anyone else's discomfort" and I 100% understand it & support it. I am also appreciate Amanda's candidness and the visibility/representation of someone living on the spectrum.

[@janahantoine2181]

She is a critical thinker and that’s difficult for a lot of people to practice.

[@janahantoine2181]

Shannon is being combative. It’s her experience he wasn’t there.

[@ginabelle7]

1000% agree.

[@nicolejames3054]

She can effectively articulate her experience and stand it unapologetically because she's smart and educated, it's a threat to anyone else who can't🤷🏽‍♀️ it's an offense to those people. Salute Amanda!🔥

[@MWSportsInsider]

I deal with the same things, but somehow I still think her becoming famous and "successful" allowed a certain amount of arrogance that when added with her diagnosis could make her unbearable for a lot of people. In a way that people could easily dismiss her and make the claim that they don't "like" her, I also feel as though she needed to feel this way to become this self aware in a good way.

[@jannahfarooq6609]

Everyone defending her behaviour cos she's experienced racism, "a genius", well spoken, and educated. This doesn't excuse being a difficult and narcissistic individual. Would y'all want to be her friend? 😂

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

She's not a genius and isn't well spoken.

[@cheesifingers]

I stopped so many times and said “Siri define ___,” lol but now my vocab has grown

[@ham72502]

The fact that he did the interview speaks volumes to his desire to have dialogue and grow. People will rather criticize him for trying and opening his self up to criticism rather than respect and appreciate his vulnerability. I haven’t seen Amanda on any other platform outside of her own social media accounts. I’m glad she got to tell her story and engage in meaningful dialogue.

[@beddabattona]

nope. if you wana grow than sit there listen and learn. growth doesn’t come from being antagonistic and challenging someone’s intelligence and experience. growth would be listening and learning.

[@beddabattona]

so he can criticize all her experiences but we can’t criticize him back? if you can’t take the heat don’t come in the kitchen tryna cook.

[@blacklvrboy7683]

Amanda has been on a lot of other podcasts in the past few months but, I agree. I enjoyed the conversation

[@CoachQ773]

She's crazy...

[@Forsaken860]

Truth is her morning radio show in Houston is so bosss ❤❤❤

[@Nunofyabizzzzz]

I see why people don’t like her. She’s direct and not soft spoken. She sees the things that I’ve thought but never said and THAT makes people uncomfortable. And people that are uncomfortable with truth no sugar coating would dislike her

[@mathmommy]

You can always count on a person with Autism to be direct!

[@misguidedpearls7456]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@andreagaskew5970]

It’s like she wants to talk but don’t want to have a conversation unless the other person is agreeing with everything she has to say

[@Libragirl7tee]

My tribe !!! 😂💯

[@gospel3067]

​@@andreagaskew5970I think she wants Shay to respect her experiences like Shay did with Katt. But you can feel anyway you want.

[@ooocean111]

This interview made me adore her! Protect this woman at all costs, she's so smart and u think people just don't understand ❤

[@theamericanaddict4810]

Very bright.

[@kenteciaking5195]

He was not ready for her level of intellect! Amanda we see you and never stop.

[@dontilisha]

Yessssss! He was NOT ready

[@nataschawilson8982]

Thank you. I had to find this comment. I was typing too much in frustration 🤪

[@dinajones2761]

Intellect? She’s rude and lies when questioned

[@sunnybright8206]

Intelligence? You must have a GED

[@mykeidamiddleton8584]

AT ALL!

[@simoneh.5416]

This is an articulate educated and intelligent woman. She is truly remarkable!

[@iccld56]

Did she make an educated decision when she lied about being SA’d?

[@SH-dq2cy]

​@iccld56, were you there?

[@kpdiallo1111]

She’s a PITA actually

[@KorliCymoneIsWhoIBe]

@@iccld56you’re scum.

[@jjpark1989]

this is an articulate and intelligent woman? When she constantly utters curse words and refers to Shannon as "my n*gga?"