When the NBC sitcom Grand Crew premiered last year, it was well received, despite getting

overshadowed by the phenomenon that was Abbott Elementary, but would a mouth built steadily

over the course of its first season.

It has a dependable sitcom setup.

Six friends hang out together to decompress and commiserate about their careers and their

love lives.

They're black, their hangout is a sober like wine bar, and the show, like the Reno they're

always fuzzling, has gotten better with age.

I'm Aisha Harris.

And I'm Glenn Weldon, and today we're talking about Grand Crew on Pop Culture Happy Hour

from NPR.

Joining us today is Ronald Young Jr. He is the host of the film and television review podcast

leaving the theater, hey Ronald.

Hello Glenn.

Also joining us today is Kristen Minzer.

She co-hosts the podcast Movie Therapy with Rayfer and Kristen.

Also how to be fine.

Hey Kristen, you fine?

I am fine and I'm excited to be here today.

Thanks for having me back.

Oh great to have you.

So Grand Crew is a classic hangout show that stars Nicole Byer as Nikki, a hardworking real

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