Black History Month may be over, but we’re just getting started, welcome to Melanated March! This week, Tamika gives us the real tea on working a 12-hour day on set and what life as a full-time actress might actually look like (spoiler: she’s exhausted but DOWN). Meanwhile, her knee is still holding a grudge, Jojo is proudly barefoot wherever she pleases, and we’re sending belated birthday love to Jojo’s fur baby.

Tamika’s sister makes yet another iconic pop-in (at this point, just give her a mic), and we break down the latest drama between 50 Cent and the Harris Family. Award season talk? Of course. We recap the NAACP Image Awards and politely request our invite for the 58th.

From cartoons and childhood conspiracies to reality TV hot takes — yes, we’re side-eyeing Love Is Blind heavy this season — and giving flowers to Ready to Love as the superior dating show (Jojo said what she said!). Tamika is finally starting The Pitt, travel season is loading, the flyaway bus prices are on a new type of time (and cash is canceled) and we close with a think piece you didn’t know you needed: bugs walk… they don’t crawl.

Tap in, laugh with us, and don’t forget to join the Monday discussions, we LOVE hearing from you!

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode was previously recorded, so a few hot topics may now be lukewarm tea — but hey, who doesn’t love a little time travel with drama? Relive the past, enjoy the ride, and hush.

We kick things off addressing the blatant disrespect at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards and asking the uncomfortable question—where are the self-proclaimed allies now? We’re beyond disappointed in both BAFTA and BBC… but sadly, not surprised by the lack of empathy surrounding the situation.

On a lighter (and brighter!) note, we are officially hooked on Unexpected Company, the new vertical series by Tiffany Yvonne Cox—and yes, we’re obsessed. Meanwhile, Tamika finally got that MRI for her leg (progress!), and we recap our chaotic but therapeutic weekend at the holy trinity: Ross Stores, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and sometimes Burlington. Budget fashion finds? Say less.

We’re still feeling inspired after attending Five Film Fridays hosted by Create The Writers Room—a room full of talent, education, and community that left us energized. But with an upcoming trip on the calendar and expenses piling up, Tamika may be debuting her one-woman ballerina show (stage name: Peg Leg 💀).

We also dive into a random but serious debate: Is there really a difference between superpowers and magic? And to close it out, we revisit the legendary tale of Robin Hood—hero, villain, or just misunderstood?

Culture, chaos, creativity, and a little retail therapy—tap in.

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Tamika is serving 90s brows and hard lessons—because after another disastrous trip to the nail salon, we’re asking the real question: has she actually learned her lesson this time? 👀 From NBA All-Star Weekend taking over Los Angeles (traffic was wild and we weren’t even outside) to why the city better brace itself for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

We also talk about how Winter Olympic athletes are competing and making Freaky frog moves beyond their sport, and whether Galentine’s Day is truly necessary or just another social media moment. Plus, we spotlight the amazing work of Create the Writers Room and their Five Film Fridays—building community, showcasing talent, and dropping gems from top industry insiders.

On the reality TV front, this season of Love Is Blind is already a mess, but Jojo makes it clear the only dating show she’s loyal to is Ready to Love. And yes, the gloves are off—Jojo is officially done watching interviews from Cam Newton because the trolling is out of control.

We also get into the return we’re waiting on from Black & Sexy TV, recap the vibes at American Black Film Festival Honors (and why we need an invite next year), and clear up an important beauty PSA: a diffuser is not for 4B/4C hair textures. Period.

It’s culture, chaos, community, and unfiltered opinions—you don’t want to miss this one.

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This week we hit trivia night at a local bar and the gossip was coming in hotter than TMZ! From learning that Kelly Clarkson may be wrapping up her talk show era to wondering if daytime television is quietly getting the boot this year, we unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Then we ask the real question: why do they keep putting Mariah Carey through tribute after tribute when we all know she doesn’t like folks butchering her songs? Please… free Mimi! Speaking of vocals, we have a friendly debate about whether this new generation of singers actually uses their voice as an instrument—and Tamika admits she hasn’t tapped into adult-era JoJo (no, not our co-host 😭). Meanwhile, Joanna proves she’s got pipes of her own!

We also get into that recent sit-down between Cam Newton and Funny Marco—and let’s just say… we have concerns. Tamika proudly stands ten toes down for Chad Johnson (Ocho Cinco forever).

From there, we spiral (as usual) into how much money film festivals really make off entry fees alone, give a quick recap of Wonder Man, and dive headfirst into the ultimate debate: are you Team Marvel or Team DC? Plus… a slightly unhinged realization that maybe Peter Pan was the villain all along.

Pop culture, hot takes, vocal runs, and chaotic detours—just the way we like it. Get into it!

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Happy Black History Month! 🎉 This episode is a joyful, chaotic, and deeply opinionated ride through pop culture, the craft of acting and a little side-eye at the internet.

We shout out Phoebe & Jay on PBS Kids (because yes, grab the kiddos to watch), unpack Tamika’s habit of ghosting professional connections (RIP shared resources), and get a VERY dramatic breakdown of the upcoming Bridgerton season—plus Tamika’s extremely late arrival to Yellowjackets. We also question why Tamika still has TikTok as she gears up to break down Bridgerton episodes there…hmmmmm.

From declaring (once again) that 9–5s are a scam, to diving deep into Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s In Proximity podcast episode about Sinners (truly elite listening), we talk actor hierarchy, what it really means to be number one on the call sheet, and whether some actors secretly struggle with a “supporting role” mindset. We dig into acting processes—Meisner technique, staying in character vs. switching it off, classic horror gems, and Tony Todd getting paid $1,000 per bee sting in Candyman (DEDICATION).

We close with big life questions: Do you have to be a people person to be an actor? Why is it so hard to ask for what you want? And… people who record themselves crying—are y’all okay?

Moral of the story, new motto unlocked: Ask for what you want and crown yourself.

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This week’s episode is a wild ride—and a hard 21+ only warning is absolutely in effect. We kick things off realizing we desperately need a theme song, then somehow take a left turn straight into a nipple discussion (don’t ask… just listen). Tamika gives us an update on her knee after a very ambitious Field Day mishap, and we debate a very important cultural question: Do men in California actually open doors for women?

From there, we get into the downfall of TikTok, why Tamika wants to try on JoJo’s wig—and why that idea is getting shut down immediately—and celebrate a real milestone: a full month of keeping a quick weave intact. Growth!

We also talk representation done right with Stumble on Peacock, a show with a plus-size lead that we’re officially tuning into. We have a proposal for Dating apps, to require video introductions—because reading out loud tells you everything. And finally, Tamika reveals her newest, most serious ick: people who eat Chipotle with a spoon.

Messy, hilarious, and completely unhinged—in the best way. Tune in. 🎙️

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This week’s episode is a perfect snapshot of why nothing ever goes exactly as planned—and why we love it that way. We kick things off with a conversation about the evolution of fashion, including one trend we’re officially ready to retire: charm embroidery on jeans (it’s time to let it go). From there, chaos quickly ensues as the cohosts debate whose internet connection is unstable… only to discover (again) that Tamika’s WiFi is the real villain of the episode.

Speaking of reminders, Tamika is told for the 1000th time that Jojo is from North Carolina, not South Carolina—yes, there is a difference. We also debate the best way to travel (road trips forever!)… although one cohost absolutely hates them—can you guess who?

Jojo then blesses Tamika with a very necessary 30-minute recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas seasons 6 through 10, which naturally leads to the big question: is Sistas a soap opera, and if not, what actually qualifies as one? From TV to real life, we talk about the importance of art imitating life, especially as more shows highlight the ongoing lack of care Black women face in medical spaces.

Just when things are getting deep—Tamika’s WiFi goes out again. We pivot (as always) to Verizon’s declining cell service, the ever-confusing definition of plus-size, and give flowers to Keshia Ka’oir for pioneering the cinched waist era. We also ask the important questions: should Niecy Nash drop an undergarment line (because bawdy is TEA), and is the Miami scene actually overrated?

The episode keeps rolling with conversations about acting alongside seasoned performers, an invitation for AWCY to experience Carnival properly, and a sobering realization that children may no longer be our future—because cursive, checks, and analog clocks are apparently extinct.

Naturally, we end on a tangent, because closing out an episode normally has never been our strong suit—and honestly, would you want it any other way? 🎙️✨

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Welcome to Season 3, and we’re already tired 😮‍💨. 2026 has officially started testing Jojo’s patience at work, so you know the vibes are real. This episode is a true culture grab bag as we dig into Cam Newton’s recent interviews—are we watching honest conversations, or a full-blown sociology experiment for clicks?

We break down award season chaos, from Sinners getting snubbed into a commercial break to celebrating Teyana Taylor’s Golden Globe win 🏆, and why Black spaces still matter deeply when it comes to recognition. We also talk hypersexualization in movies, revisit the classic I Am Sam, and debate whether today’s writers are forced to spoon-feed audiences thanks to shrinking attention spans.

Plus, we get a surprise call from Susie, side-eye rappers sharing the same dating pool, give flowers to Stranger Things for elite marketing, and react to Netflix’s new show His & Hers. We also touch (very briefly) on topics we absolutely refuse to touch—yes, that one involving Joe Budden and Keke Palmer 🚫.

Somewhere between being exhausted, wishing Chris would go on tour, campaigning to get our cohost cast in a music video, and mourning the lost craftsmanship of beauticians in the era of ready-made wigs and boho braids, we ask the bigger question: where did the creativity go?

Tap in—Season 3 is already unhinged. 🎙️🔥

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Whew…we made it to the LAST episode of the season and baby, we left nothing on the table—except maybe a little unseasoned food 👀.

In this jam-packed finale, we ask the question everyone’s been wondering: Why is our co-host Tamika so indecisive? (No really…why? 😭)

We dive headfirst into our Lifetime movie review bag, breaking down Jerome Dickey’s Lovers & Friends Parts 1 & 2 (which JoJo absolutely ruined by revealing the plot 🙄) AND gush over Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, because it was sooooo cute we had to.

The convo gets real as we talk marriage vs. committed relationships, why people don’t change—they evolve, and how in this era of chaos, what even IS real or fake news anymore? Somehow we’re still ending the year with no sponsors (brands, don’t be shy 😌).

Tamika shares gems from a Mel Robbins podcast that had her spiraling—in the best way—about how we’ve become mentally institutionalized, why we’re retiring “booked & busy” and officially entering our “booked & balanced” era.

Oh—and let’s not forget when Tamika played pregnant on set and shut down the entire internet 🫢. We talk travel plans for the new year, her birthday coming up, our collective Pay-in-Four addiction, and Tamika trying to find a wedding date with no plus one.

Just when you think we’re done—SURPRISE GUEST! And yes…it’s Tamika’s sister again 😂.

We wrap it all up with a deep (and slightly hilarious) truth: there is a cultural science and ancestral spiritual awakening required to properly season food. Period.

This finale is funny, chaotic, thoughtful, and very on-brand. Press play, laugh with us, and thank you for getting canceled with us all season long. 🖤✨

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Get ready because this week we’re diving all the way into the world of Sext with the stars themselves! Writer, Executive Producer, and Lead Actress, Kierstyn Stevens and Lead Actor, Sterling Derrick join us for a wildly entertaining and deeply honest conversation you don’t want to miss.

Jojo kicks things off with a chaotic round of Rapid-Fire Questions (yes, things get spicy fast 👀). From there, we dig into the writing process, the vulnerability required to create, and how God’s timing has shaped their journey from concept to screen. We also get real about the power of community, the struggle creators face when asking for help, and the hilarious challenge of staying in character even when the scene gets awkward.

And of course… we couldn’t have the cast of Sext on without getting into dating advice, the truth behind men and grey sweatpants (Tamika’s fav subject), behind-the-scenes gems, and what’s next for the film.

Plus, we break down the illusion of looking like you can dance—apparently if you can master the body roll + stank face combo… you’re basically a pro. 💃🏽🕺🏾

It’s fun, it’s raw, it’s insightful, and it’s definitely one for the books. Tap in!

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