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- Tribute to Aaliyah (and others whose Dancing changed our lives)2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the singer Aaliyah's passing. On her birthday (January 16), she would have been 42. So we're celebrating her and all our fave singers from the 90s who blessed us with their epic dancing and choreography. Their performances changed our childhood and our lives! In this episode:
- Aaliyah and why we admired her
- R. Kelly's role in making her a star
- Aaliyah's MTV Diary documentary
- Aaliyah's biopic on Lifetime (produced by Wendy Williams)
- Scarcity of Aaliyah's catalog on streaming platforms
- Brandy, Monica, Beyonce, Ciara, Janet, Paula, J Lo
- Choreographers that helped make them great (Fatima, Tina Landon and others)
- Daree's blog about dancing as a kid: https://dareesinsights.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/beauty-and-the-beat/
- The phrase "a woman that happens to be White" is attributed to Amanda Seales (Small Doses podcast)
- (Selma was the movie Daree mentioned at 18:45)
- Janet Jackson's epic 1987 Grammy Awards performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-TiXJP-ssI
31 min - The Best Songs of 2020We thought it would be fun to wrap up the final episode of 2020 with a totally fun, non-dramatic topic. So we're defending our choices of our favorite pop, R&B, hip hop, jazz, techno and LatinX songs released in 2020. Pop 2:39 R&B 12:57 Hip Hop 22:16 Jazz 29:42 Techno 34:00 LatinX/Reggaeton 34:47 Don't agree? Let us know! @thecmonsonpod [email protected] Voicemail: 757-204-549534 min
- Dog Bites!Why is dog owner etiquette sorely lacking in these streets? Why don't some pet parents take their dog ownership responsibilities seriously? Daree & Daj reminisce about being attacked by dogs and, later in life, the transition to dog ownership (just Daj) and slight openness to it (Daree), and more.
- That time a rabid dog tried to attack us as children 3:22
- Being afraid of dogs for a lifetime 4:07
- When you discover other people's dogs poop on your property 8:24
- Lack of etiquette when running through parks or neighborhoods with others who have dogs 10:21
- That time Daj's dog bit a food delivery person who did not follow instructions 14:09
- When Daj's dog bites her 19:26
- Walking the dog comes with cautionary measures 20:57
- The only breed of dog Daree would ever want 27:06
- Vet bills and pet insurance 29:36
28 min - Thanksgiving, Birthdays and BoundariesDaree & Daj share a few Thanksgiving memories, talk about having a birthday near the holiday, ordering Thanksgiving meal instead of cooking, Patti LaBelle's pies, birthday freebies from restaurants, and how to handle relationships with folks who you feel you're "forced" to deal with during the holidays.
- Celebrating Thanksgiving without your family 4:10
- Carryout vs cooking the Thanksgiving meal 7:00
- Having your birthday close to a holiday 12:32
- Questioning the validity of your relationships and who you force yourself to be around 19:00
21 min - Taking Care of Your Mental HealthEveryone can benefit from therapy. It's self-care. In this episode, Daree & Daj explore the stigma of therapy in Black culture, and why Blacks don't trust the healthcare system in America. Topics:
- Diabetes awareness
- Mental health awareness 1:57
- Evaluating your mental health: should you choose therapy or life coaching? 6:31
- Our experiences with therapy and medication 8:55
- Difficulties when booking a new therapist 13:13
- Why Black people don't trust doctors, and disparities in healthcare for minorities 24:16
- Social determinants of health 30:48
- How COVID and lackluster healthcare processes affect the elderly 36:46
- Your Community: nothing matters unless you care about other people - look out for your neighbors 41:29
39 min - Halloween MemoriesWe're baaaa-aaack! It's Season 2 of the C'mon Son podcast, and Daree & Daj are back, and this episode includes:
- What we did this summer
- Micro-aggressions, name-shaming, and the way Black women are perceived and treated at work (when we speak up we're not necessarily angry) 7:51
- Halloween memories as kids and with our kids (costumes for kids and dogs) 14:44
- Trick-or-treating amid COVID: a Do or Don't? 25:24
- Top 5 best candies to get when trick-or-treating (we do NOT agree) 26:31
- Christians and Halloween 34:19
31 min - How Privilege Works and Your Role in the New Civil Rights MovementWe reflect on the events of last week involving after George Floyd, Amy Cooper, and other way-too-frequent macro- and micro-aggressions against Blacks across the U.S. We also discuss what white privilege means, examples of privilege, and how you can help the new civil rights movement. Check out Daree's podcast about thought work that includes referenced articles and resources on how you can help: http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/examine-yourself Email: [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod Voicemail: 757-204-549541 min
- More Curbside Pickup StoriesThe braver shopper of us two (Daj) reviews the curbside pickup services from various stores, well as shipping services, updates from airlines, her thoughts about essential vs non-essential items, and specific shopping tips for you if you decide to venture out. Email: [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod Voicemail: 757-204-549540 min
- America Runs on Dunkin'
We've been riding with Dunkin' Donuts for 5 years strong. From the name change, to seasonal flavors, their menu, app and other gripes, we got it all off our chests in this episode.
45 min - I'm Rick James B--
It's another storytime episode, and this time, Daj talks about various debacles she encounters in a pandemic world, including close calls at the collision shop, a stalker at the grocery store, and impatient, unstable customer at the pharmacy.
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About C'mon Son!
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What happens when 2 sisters get together and start talking about the shenanigans of life?
It's the C'mon Son podcast.