In this week's episode Shanti finally calms down from her Juneteenth weekend in which Philly made her proud while questioning the supportive white folks during the celebration. Antoinette shares her Juneteenth weekend as well as the existential angst that is pulling her to redirect how she is perceiving her life. We share our takes on Drake and Beyonce's recent releases and talk gas prices, weak gun laws, and possible food shortages.
For our main topic we explore empathy, the lack there seems to be in the world, and how we can put it into practice in our own personal lives. Join us.

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Audio Credit: Forgive Them Father by Lauryn Hill

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In episode 181, Antoinette fills us in on her tragic love life while Shanti shares that she is no longer trusting herself. Together, we dive into current events and share unpopular opinions on the Black cultural phenomenon that is "The Wiz" & the social media celebration of Loving vs Virginia. Finally, we have a temperature check and share what the voices are saying in their heads. Join us.

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Audio Credit: Believe in Yourself Diana Ross version from The Wiz

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In this week's episode, we are graced with podcast royalty - Assante of "The Friend Zone". Assante talks about his identity outside of being a famous "podcaster" and together we dive into an esoteric abyss as we discuss the movie "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once". Lastly, we explore and give our reactions to Kendrick Lamar's 'Mr Morale and the Big Steppers" and this season 4 Atlanta. Join us!

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Audio Credit: Count Me Out by Kendrick Lamar from "Mr Morale + the Big Steppers".

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This week Shanti and Antoinette are back in the studio. The girls lament over their white moms never tasting the wonder that is oxtail and gravy. Antoinette invites white to try while Shanti feels they should miss out. They acknowledge the importance of having an older Black woman in your life & who, if anyone, could be their biracial baes. Finally, in true Libra fashion, Antoinette wants to get vulnerable, so they answer invasive questions posed by Esther Perel's card game, "Where Should We Begin". As they answer, they reveal parts of themselves they should break up with, a fantasy of theirs they are conflicted about, and everything in between. Join us.

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Listen to Esther Perel's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-should-we-begin-with-esther-perel/id1237931798

Audio Credit: Getting To Know You from "The King & I".

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For episode 178, we are in studio and joined by the creative powerhouse/singer/songwriter/activist and all-around dope Being, Kirby. Kirby shares her story of making a song a day on YouTube to reaching incredible career milestones such as songwriting for the likes of: Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Monica, John Legend + Rihanna (just to name a few) & releasing 2 of her own solo albums in the last 2 years!

Having worked relentlessly hard, Kirby is ready for more rest, friendship and love in her life. She invites us to explore the idea of living "the soft life" and what Big P*ssy energy means to her. Join us.

To learn more about Kirby go to her website at www.singkirbysing.com and follow her on social media @singKirbysing. You can listen to her amazing catalog on all streaming platforms.

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Audio Credit: KIRBY "Velvet"

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This week we are together and in-studio with our long-time BFF, singer/songwriter Amanda Henderson aka "Amanda's Tale" from Heaux Tales. Together, we relive memories of busting out windows, pawning engagement rings, setting boxes full of memories on fire, and leaning on each other as we learned the hard way. For our main topic, we discuss when it is appropriate to "fight" for a relationship vs when it's time to walk away. Amanda gives us a fire a$$ affirmation and song. Join us.

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Audio Credit: Mariah Carey's Anytime You Need A Friend

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In this week's episode, our thirst is on full display when talking Pardi & Jesse. Shanti talks Mother's Day and Antoinette has another unpopular opinion regarding Mariah Carey. For our main topic, we cover the country's current threat to abortion rights and we heatedly debate the best way to distinguish the fire of America's burning house. Join us for the full gamut of our relationship.

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Audio Credit: Childish Gambino, This Is America

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In episode 175, Shanti and Antoinette reconnect after nearly a week and some change of no contact. Shanti argues Black Chyna is a true (new-age) revolutionary, while Antoinette argues Pamala Anderson was Kim K before Kim K. Oh, we also talk China's inhumane covid protocols, Joey's quest for student loan forgiveness, performance artist, Marina Abramovic, and how to approach being friends with an ex. Join us.

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Audio Credit: Deborah Cox, We Can't Be Friends https://music.apple.com/us/album/we-cant-be-friends/258619627?i=258619852

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Antoinette is still pulling all nighters at work. Ep 175 will drop next week. In the meantime, now is a good time to revisit The Best of ATWC. Join us as we look back on 150 episodes and recall our favorite moments

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In this week's episode, Shanti recovers from being sick after a weekend running these streets, while Antoinette reflects on the best and worst of being bi-racial during Easter dinner. Together we recap our weekend celebrations, ASAP Rocky's recent arrest, white folks restricting math books, and the unreasonable desire to learn money won't make us happen the hard way - by having lots of money. For our main topic, Shanti is inspired by the parental choices of Dwayne Wade + Gabrielle Union and asks us if we have a tight grip on the many relationships we have in our lives. What happens when we let go? Join us.

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Audio Credit: Let it Flow Toni Braxton

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