If you could gaze into the future… you’d see the Season 3 finale of Consider This for Comfort! VP of her middle school’s That’s So Raven fan club back in the day, Ameya Acharya, and I are closing out the season with a deep dive into the iconic Disney Channel classic — celebrating Raven Baxter’s comedic genius, unforgettable disguises, bold style, and everything that made her so ahead of her time.

Eteng and Toronto-based storyteller and space curator, Melissa Haughton, add Netflix’s Forever to the comfort TV rotation—a fresh coming-of-age story about Black teens that carries the legacy of Mara Brock Akil’s iconic shows like Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane. From first loves to the role of tech in modern dating, this episode explores why Forever already feels like a new comfort classic.

Just in time for tonight’s Season 49 premiere, Eteng is joined by LA-based development exec Delaney McHugo to explore Survivor—the perfect reality TV show. From reflecting cultural eras to sparking much-needed conversations, Survivor has always been bigger than the game and remains the ultimate social experiment. The tribe has spoken: it’s time to tune in.

Fresh off the Emmys, Eteng is joined by Edit Audio’s CEO & Founder, Steph Colbourn, to unpack how Hacks offers a sharp look at the state of comedy and Hollywood while inspiring us to stay ambitious and constantly reinvent ourselves.

The Emmys are almost here, and Consider This for Comfort is rolling out our own red carpet! In this special roundtable episode, Eteng brings back Season 3 guests whose comfort shows are officially Emmy-nominated.

From bold predictions to hot takes, we dive into what makes these shows worthy of TV’s biggest night.

Featuring:

Delaney McHugo - Survivor (00:35)

Steph Colbourn - Hacks (13:20)

O’Neil Pryce - The White Lotus (25:41)

Wendy Qi - Severance (42:47)

Eteng and gal pal Amber Parrish turn to Sterling K. Brown for comfort as they unpack Paradise—a buzzy political thriller that wrestles with what we owe ourselves versus what we owe others. Stick around for early takes on the Emmys Best Drama race.

This episode includes spoilers throughout.

Class is in session! 1Community’s VP of Impact, Rachel E. Cooke, and Eteng head to Hillman College to revisit A Different World—the groundbreaking series where comedy and impact entertainment collide in the best way. They unpack how the show doubles as a love letter to HBCUs, reintroduces Black icons to new generations, and tackles social issues with humor and heart.

You can’t travel with just anyone. Jamaican-born TV snob and project manager, O’Neil Pryce, is back to unpack the unhinged, layered chaos of The White Lotus. Come for the hot takes, stay for our vacation do’s, don’ts and ethical travel tips inspired by the show—just in time for one last summer getaway.

This episode includes spoilers throughout.