Tai Gooden ✨
@writertaigooden.bsky.social
Pop culture and entertainment writer, editor, and author. Gardening Gal. Doctor Who devotee. Pilates hottie. Michonne Grimes stan. A Carolina girl, always.
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Tai Gooden ✨
@writertaigooden.bsky.social
· Nov 19
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There’s nothing like a good uplifting playlist to get you back in alignment. I created this mix of meditation and affirmation songs a while ago that are mostly by Black women artists. Hope it uplifts others ✨ #blacksky #music open.spotify.com/playlist/2fa...
I still don’t think Grace made a smart decision in Sinners. She didn’t give anyone time to plan and then she died in like two seconds 😭
November 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I still don’t think Grace made a smart decision in Sinners. She didn’t give anyone time to plan and then she died in like two seconds 😭
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I am so happy & grateful that I got to bring my Static Shock essay into existence this year, at a site I've always wanted to write for. @writertaigooden.bsky.social thank you for giving me the opportunity
If we make it to 2025 in one piece, I'm pitching a Static Shock anniversary essay next year. The legacy of this show is huge and it deserves all the flowers. I didn't shout out this show and Dwayne McDuffie in a poem for no reason y'all.
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I am so happy & grateful that I got to bring my Static Shock essay into existence this year, at a site I've always wanted to write for. @writertaigooden.bsky.social thank you for giving me the opportunity
Well, I guess I might just leave Bluesky too. I don't seem to get much interaction here. SMH. Why did that rich man have to ruin the site formerly known as Twitter?!
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Well, I guess I might just leave Bluesky too. I don't seem to get much interaction here. SMH. Why did that rich man have to ruin the site formerly known as Twitter?!
Greek yogurt with hemp seeds, sprouted walnuts, and blueberries for breakfast. My heart wants a pancake but my health doesn't need it 😭
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Greek yogurt with hemp seeds, sprouted walnuts, and blueberries for breakfast. My heart wants a pancake but my health doesn't need it 😭
Jhene I don’t care if you’re with Sean or not sis I just want you to make more singing bowls pls 😭😭
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Jhene I don’t care if you’re with Sean or not sis I just want you to make more singing bowls pls 😭😭
Naomi is insufferable right now. Goodness. I know they are in a difficult space right now but the fact is that people are allowed to change their minds and/or entertain other alternatives. Naomi and Jacob need to work this out in therapy. #BeyondTheGates
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Naomi is insufferable right now. Goodness. I know they are in a difficult space right now but the fact is that people are allowed to change their minds and/or entertain other alternatives. Naomi and Jacob need to work this out in therapy. #BeyondTheGates
I’m so depressed and in deep pain. I miss my Mom so much 😭
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I’m so depressed and in deep pain. I miss my Mom so much 😭
Bill worried about Andre and he needs to be worried about a reunion with Doug ☠️ #BeyondTheGates
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October 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Bill worried about Andre and he needs to be worried about a reunion with Doug ☠️ #BeyondTheGates
Naomi and Jacob need to see a therapist. And NOT Nicole. #BeyondTheGates
October 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Naomi and Jacob need to see a therapist. And NOT Nicole. #BeyondTheGates
Lord Naomi is just being annoying now. If you don’t want to be a mom, go ahead and make up your mind to end the pregnancy. #BeyondTheGates
October 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Lord Naomi is just being annoying now. If you don’t want to be a mom, go ahead and make up your mind to end the pregnancy. #BeyondTheGates
Tomas. I’d probably buy the Kat vs. Eva stuff more if he didn’t say every single line like he’s reading it off a teleprompter. And he has the same tone and facial expression. Just a dull piece of plywood. No rizz at all! #BeyondTheGates
One more: If you could recast one character on #BeyondtheGates who would you recast?
October 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Tomas. I’d probably buy the Kat vs. Eva stuff more if he didn’t say every single line like he’s reading it off a teleprompter. And he has the same tone and facial expression. Just a dull piece of plywood. No rizz at all! #BeyondTheGates
My Lord pleassseeee give Hayley something to do besides obsess over Dani. She’s pathetic AF when she could be an interesting homewrecker. #BeyondTheGates
October 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
My Lord pleassseeee give Hayley something to do besides obsess over Dani. She’s pathetic AF when she could be an interesting homewrecker. #BeyondTheGates
My heart aches for D'Angelo and Angie Stone's son. I know the pain of losing a parent to a terminal illness but I cannot imagine having that happen in the same year as losing the other parent in a car accident. It is so incredibly tragic and unfair for that young man, who is only 26-27 years old.
October 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My heart aches for D'Angelo and Angie Stone's son. I know the pain of losing a parent to a terminal illness but I cannot imagine having that happen in the same year as losing the other parent in a car accident. It is so incredibly tragic and unfair for that young man, who is only 26-27 years old.
I hate Tomas but I was glad he called her out about that stunt. She needs to really understand how childish she is and know that others see it.
Tomas confront Hayley about using him to make Bill jealous! #BeyondTheGates
October 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I hate Tomas but I was glad he called her out about that stunt. She needs to really understand how childish she is and know that others see it.
Bill is going out SAD and I love to see it. After years of hurting Dani, then marrying his daughter’s friend and flaunting her in Dani’s face, I hope he never gets another night of peaceful rest. #BeyondTheGates
October 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Bill is going out SAD and I love to see it. After years of hurting Dani, then marrying his daughter’s friend and flaunting her in Dani’s face, I hope he never gets another night of peaceful rest. #BeyondTheGates
Attempting to silence my depression with a margarita
October 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Attempting to silence my depression with a margarita
The SC State Fair is here and I want to go but also don't want to. Everything is overly expensive and it shouldn't cost hundreds of dollars to take four people to a damn fair. Also folks been falling off fair rides lately so I'm good on that 😅
October 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The SC State Fair is here and I want to go but also don't want to. Everything is overly expensive and it shouldn't cost hundreds of dollars to take four people to a damn fair. Also folks been falling off fair rides lately so I'm good on that 😅
I needed comfort food so I made a chicken orzo soup. Mostly freezer and pantry ingredients with herbs from my garden.
October 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I needed comfort food so I made a chicken orzo soup. Mostly freezer and pantry ingredients with herbs from my garden.
Nicole defending Eva to Kay once again is nuts. What other intentions would Eva have for sleeping w/ Tomas? She did it to be malicious and act like her momma. Eva is not a good person, Nicole. That girl can’t think straight because she’s constantly listening to Leslie’s foolishness. #BeyondTheGates
October 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Nicole defending Eva to Kay once again is nuts. What other intentions would Eva have for sleeping w/ Tomas? She did it to be malicious and act like her momma. Eva is not a good person, Nicole. That girl can’t think straight because she’s constantly listening to Leslie’s foolishness. #BeyondTheGates
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Awwwww yeah my editors let me get real nerdy for this year's #Nerdoween. At @nerdist.bsky.social I found the perfect Trojan Horse to spread the gospel of Warren Zevon.
"Werewolves of London" is a Halloween party playlist staple, but there's actually an even better Warren Zevon song for the spooky season.
We Are ALL Putting the Wrong Warren Zevon Song on Our Halloween Playlists
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October 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Awwwww yeah my editors let me get real nerdy for this year's #Nerdoween. At @nerdist.bsky.social I found the perfect Trojan Horse to spread the gospel of Warren Zevon.
Andre been standing on bidness and standing up for Dani and I love to see it! #BeyondTheGates
October 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Andre been standing on bidness and standing up for Dani and I love to see it! #BeyondTheGates
This is wild 😭
In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...
Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report
Paramount Skydance will be officially acquiring The Free Press and hiring its founder Bari Weiss as editor in chief of its CBS News division, with the deal to be announced this coming Monday, accordin...
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October 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This is wild 😭
Dani and Bill are so MESSY! Omggg. He must have that hammer or something because she loves that man real bad. #BeyondTheGates
October 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Dani and Bill are so MESSY! Omggg. He must have that hammer or something because she loves that man real bad. #BeyondTheGates
Anita and Nicole are two bougie and judgy peas in a pod. They get on my nerves together! Andre is right tbh…I think Nicole is a lil jealous of Dani right now. #BeyondTheGates
October 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Anita and Nicole are two bougie and judgy peas in a pod. They get on my nerves together! Andre is right tbh…I think Nicole is a lil jealous of Dani right now. #BeyondTheGates
Both Eva and Kat are acting pathetic AF over Tomas. I really hate to see this. Both of them need to get off the damn floor and move on. #BeyondTheGates
October 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Both Eva and Kat are acting pathetic AF over Tomas. I really hate to see this. Both of them need to get off the damn floor and move on. #BeyondTheGates