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  • 61. Life Check

    On this week’s episode, Chatrice and Luis catch up. Before the main topic, our hosts catch up. This week, Luis is on Spring Break and resting; Chatrice is in conference planning mode and trying to get back in fitness mode. For the main topic, our hosts catch up with a life check. Both Chatrice and Luis both flew with baes for the first time. Courting Cuties, what do you think, do couples need to do everything together on vacation? What are lessons you have learned while on vacation with your partner? how do you handle different vacation approaches between you and your partner?

    Time Stamps:

    0:19 - Hello and Welcome Back

    4:52 - What holidays are we celebrating? Awkward Moments Day on March 18th, National Proposal on March 20th, First Day of Spring March 21st

    15:18 - Courting Cutie Shout Out

    24:00 - Shout Out for the Culture: Emilio Delgado (Luis, “Sesame Street”) passes on March 10; Abbot Elementary News: officially renewed for a 2nd season, supporting Scholastic Book Fairs in underfunded schools

    32:24 - Year of the Request

    39:02 - Main Topic: Catching Up, Life Check

    40:02- Luis shares for life check: attending first national conference, 

    44:35 - Chatrice and Luis both flew with baes for the first time 

    47:04 - Do couples need to do everything together on vacation?

    48:11 - Chares shares for life check: Chatrice’s baecation to Florida 

    59:27 - Learning lessons while on vacation with bae

    1:02:10 - Vacation Differentiation- how do you handle different vacation approaches between you and your partner?

    1:10:05 - Chatrice’s whirlwind adventure coming back home 

    1:13:15 - Chatrice will never fly Alegiant again

    1:14:30 - Announcement: Extended Season Break

    1:17:02 - End of the Episode


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    1 hr 18 min
  • 60. The Book of Meg: Dating Advice from Thee Stallion

    On this week’s episode, Chatrice and Luis talk dating and relationship tips from Megan thee Stallion. Before the main topic, our hosts catch up as Luis takes over this episode. Since last time, Chatrice is out here trying to get all her credit card points; meanwhile, Luis is dealing with busyness at work and attended an excellent zoom workshop. For the main topic, our hosts discuss how they heard about Megan, wonder the influence of the Pete women on Megan’s confidence, and communication your dating needs and expectations. 

    Time Stamps:

    0:19 - Hello and Welcome Back

    0:36 - Luis Takeover 

    1:02 - Hosts Check In

    10:35 - Question for the Season - what holiday are we celebrating this season? Megan the Stallion’s birthday (Feb. 15), Hootie Hoo Day (Feb. 20)

    13:23 - Courting Cutie Shoutout: Monet is Black History as first Black person hired in her department; Chatrice is the face of Black History Month on a website; any BIPOC looking for new jobs

    18:31 - Shout Out for the Culture: Black History Month special (TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duhleeuhhh/video/7064009539477196079?_t=8PuJ1lybk46&_r=1); Karen Ashley was the first Black women to become a Power Rangers; Jordan Peele release the trailer for Nope

    23:12 - Year of the Request: Chipotle scammed Luis out of a coca-cola

    23:56 - Main Topic: The Book of Dating According to Megan thee Stallion

    24:58 - Assignment: Chatrice and Luis each assigned a Megan thee Stallion album to examine

    25:25 - What can Megan thee Stallion teach us about courting?

    25:38 - Luis listened to “Make It Hot”, Megan the Stallion’s first widely released album

    26:12 - Chatrice examined “Fever”, Hot Girl Meg was Megan the Stallion’s persona

    27:13 - How did each host hear about Megan? What draws each host to Megan the Stallion as an artist?

    34:58 - #HottieScholar, Chatrice’s methodology for this episode

    36:48 - Chatrice’s Song #1: “Best You Ever Had” by Megan the Stallion

    38:40 - Luis’ methodology for this episode

    40:16 - Luis’ Song #1: “Naturally” by Megan the Stallion

    41:01 - Anyone can date like a man

    41:44 - Who are the Pete women who taught Megan how to be comfortable with herself?

    42:25 - Luis to Chatrice: have you thirst trapped?

    43:53 - Honor what you want, confirmed the proposed goods

    45:46 - Hotties and Aunties, the spectrum that exists; hotties transitioning into aunties  

    46:36 - Chatrice’s Song 2: “Realer”

    48:55 - Knowing two people are equally yolked

    50:50 - Luis’ Song #2: “Last Week in H Tx” by Megan the Stallion

    54:15 - Owning your sexuality and being a sexual being 

    54:47 - Chatrice’s Song #3: “Cash Shit” by Megan the Stallion

    56:40 - No apologies for having taste and liking nice things

    57:54 - Luis’ Song #3: “Crazy” by Megan thee Stallion

    58:54 - Megan the Stallion auditions for “Love & Hip Hop”

    59:29 - Financial reality you want to live in 

    1:01:05 - When someone is into you, it feels good 

    1:08:47 - Closing Out: what advice would Megan thee Stallion give to courting and dating?

    1:11:18 - Megan thee Stallion gives Luis a shout out 

    1:13:18 - End of Show

    Article 

    - Tai Gooden at the Nerdist: https://nerdist.com/article/nope-trailer-jordan-peele-keke-palmer-daniel-kaluuya-steven-yeun/


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    1 hr 14 min
  • 59. Cohabitation Situation

    On this week’s episode, Chatrice and Luis talk about moving in with a romantic partner. What does it mean to cohabitate with a romantic partner? Before the main topics our hosts catch up. Since last time, Luis finds themselves busy with weekday evenings and Spring semester is off to the races; meanwhile, Chatrice is planning a Spring Break trip. For the main topic our hosts discuss living with romantic partners you are not married to including what caused them to move in together, how the decision to move in together felt right, and what lessons they learn about themselves and their partners after having moved in together.

    Time Stamps:

    0:19 - Hello & Welcome Back

    0:33 - Catching Up

    13:14 - What holiday are we celebrating this week? National Pizza Day, Alice Walker’s Day, President’s Day (USA), National Family Day (Canada), International Flirting Week

    16:59 - Shout Out for the Culture: Missy Elliot becomes the first Female rapper to reach six platnium albums and “The Cookbook” album will be released as vinyl; Black owned business shoutout: Npressed, Bykashano.com; Abbot Elementary; The Color Purple musical will be made into a film, Oprah Winfrey surprises Danielle Brook that she will play Sofia in the film adaptation, will be released December 2023; 

    24:38 - Year of the Request

    27:24 - Main Topic: living with romantic partners and/or signifcant others - specifically, partner you are not married to

    28:22 - Jenna Birch from purewow.com - critical milestone, sign of a potential life together

    29:25 - What made us move in or cohabitate with your partner?

    31:00 - Cohabitating because of the pandemic and living seperately

    35:24 - Decision made just felt right, no hesitation was felt

    41:24 - Sexual health in monogamous relationship

    42:20 - Question: was there anything you were nervous about before moving in with your partner?

    44:59 - Seperate quirks but also similar quirks in a partner

    47:05 - Fear: what happens if we break up?

    48:11 - De-cohabitation

    49:11 - Passing gas, doing #2, not looking date ready

    51:15 - How is it going at present?

    55:44 - Who is the morning person and who is the fully morning person?

    56:38 - What have the hosts learned about themselves and their partners since cohabitating?

    59:11 - Still valuing self and alone time even with moving in together

    59:51 - Being fiercely independent in a relationship, doing things without your partner

    1:00:33 - One message to share with the audience about living with a partner

    1:02:25 - Chatrice Tip: Create cohabitation agreement

    1:05:25 - How to plan now, don’t wait for the rainy day to have hoped for an umbrella

    1:06:35 - You got to have the love AND the reality

    1:06:53 - How to protect yourself while still being vulnerable in a relationship  

    1:08:23 - End of episode 

    Article:

    - https://www.purewow.com/wellness/moving-in-together


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    1 hr 9 min
  • 58. Keeping the Spark Alive in a Relationship

    On this week’s episode, Chatrice and Luis talk how to keep the spark alive in a relationship. Before they discuss the main topic, our hosts catch up. Since last time Luis celebrated their birthday with a special dinner at TGI Friday’s; meanwhile, Chatrice is on a hair journey and has a white Karen moment at Jersey Mike’s. For the main topic, our hosts discuss ’10 Tried and True Ways to Keep a Relationship Fresh”. They review the pieces of advice discussing how to keep a relationship fresh, a tip for traveling with someone who is an anxious person, and not accidentally losing your self in a relationship.


    Time Stamps:

    0:19 - Hello and Welcome back

    0:47 - What have hosts been up to

    0:55 - How did Luis celebrate their birthday

    4:50 - GRWM, Chatrice discovers it means ‘Get Ready With Me’

    17:16 - Question for the Season: What holiday are we celebrating this season? Single Awareness Day, Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day

    18:50 - Courting Cutie Shoutout: Luis

    20:42 - Shout Out for the Culture: Black History, Lunar New Year; movies with Black and Asian leads: Rush Hour, Romeo Must Die, and Whitney’s ‘Cinderella’; Rihanna is expecting!; Naomi Osaka launches Kinló; Anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s murder; Happy Birthday Trayvon Martin

    28:29 - Main Topic: Dating in a relationship; keeping the spark alive

    30:01 - Article: “10 Tried and True Ways to Keep a Relationship Fresh’ by Allison Michelle Dienstman

    30:39 - What is the current routine with our partners?

    36:23 - How often are you and your bae in the same room and on your devices?

    39:41 - What do you do to keep it fresh?

    43:11 - Discussing article and its advice

    43:28 - Advice #1: Fit A Date Night in the Routine

    46:12 - If you are late to work by 15 minutes and you get to have breakfast with your partner, yes!

    46:26 - Advice #2: Turn Off Your Phone

    47:37 - What is your bed time routine when you are both in bed together before falling asleep?

    49:40 - Advice #3: Book A Vacation Together

    51:06 - A tip for people who travel with someone who has anxiety  

    54:16 - Advice #4: Set Aside Time for Your Self 

    54:56 - Cardi B lyric reference 

    56:59 - Not accidentally losing self in relationship

    57:13 - White women advice: “being independently together”; being very much independent of one another 

    58:55 - Advice #5: Try Something New Together

    1:02:01 - Advice #6: Say Thank You 

    1:03:05 - Advice #7: Focus on the Good

    1:04:20 - No toxic positivity in a relationship

    1:08:27 - Advice #8: Go To Bed Together

    1:16:24 - End of Episode


    Article:

    - https://www.goodnet.org/articles/10-ways-to-keep-relationship-fresh


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    1 hr 17 min
  • 57. Beast?! How Dare You!

    We are back! Happy New Year, Courting Cuties! For the first episode in 2022, Chatrice and Luis discuss Netflix’s “Sexy Beasts”, a dating show which takes out of the equation looks by using cutting-edge prosthetics to completely change the daters. Our hosts catch up before discussing the main topic. Since last time, Luis has gone semi viral on their food blog and officially revealed their current location; meanwhile, Chatrice is an official glasses wear-er. For ‘Sexy Beasts’ our hosts talk 3 episodes: Emma the demon, Kelechi the rooster, and Kariselle the Panda. 

    SPOILERS at 26:32


    Time Stamps

    0:19 - Helo and Welcome Back

    0:22 - What have Chatrice and Luis been up to since last time?

    9:27 - What holiday are our hosts celebrating this week? MLK Day; Luis’ birthday 

    11:03 - Nothing special about turning 32

    11:47 - Courting Cutie Shoutout: Dr. Walter Lee, Kimberly

    13:58 - Luis guest lectures: Podcasting 101

    16:16 - oprah 

    16:33 - Shout Out For The Culture: Quinta Brunson’s ‘Abbot Elementary’; NBC’s ‘Grand Crew’ with Nicole Byer

    19:26 - 2022 could be the roaring 20’s of Black Television 

    20:17 - Luis’ Shout Out is Old Navy

    20:44 - Gift yourself a brand new outfit for your birthday 

    26:32 - Main Topic: Sexy Beasts on Netflix

    28:28 - Watch 3 specific episodes on Season 1

    28:54 - First Episode: Emma the Demon (Season 1, Episode 1) with Archie as Zeus, Adam as a Mouse, and Bennet as a Mandrill

    30:15 - General Thoughts

    33:58 - We don’t play with the devil in this house

    40:13 - “Your first kiss is with a mask?!” - Luis, shocked

    44:03 - The prosthetics don’t hide everything like body type and body size

    45:19 - Second Episode: Kelechi the Rooster (Season 1, Episode 6) with Cassie as a frog, Martha as a reindeer, and Lilly as a witch 

    48:46 - Third Episode: Kariselle the Panda (Season 1, Episode 3) with Ethan as a Tin Man, Tyler as an Alien, and Josh as a Bull

    51:05 - External pressure or ham it up for the camera? in re: Kariselle being very forward about finding a husband 

    58:05 - An opportunity to make a social commentary, being able to ask questions about what you are tracking as you are watching episodes

    59:00 - See Black women represented across media. nice to see Black people involved in this, don’t embarras in front of white British people

    1:00:02 - If Chatrice was on the show, what would she talk about with the daters?

    1:02:53 - What does it mean that someone is your type when they are wearing prosthetics? 

    1:04:52 - Chatrice talks about going axe-throwing 

    1:05:31 - Best part of the episodes are the reveal in the Tunnel of Love 

    1:09:00 - Concluding Thoughts/Reflecting on the Whole Show

    1:10:57 - Don’t doubt yourself as a creative

    1:12:40 - End of Episode


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    1 hr 13 min
  • 56. 'Love Hard' Review

    On this week’s episode, Chatrice and Luis review “Love Hard” on Netflix starring Nina Dobrev and Jimmy O. Yang. Before the main topic our hosts catch up. Since last time, Luis is off work this week and getting errands done for the holidays; meanwhile, Chatrice hosted a Cookies and Cocktails holiday party and saw “The Netcracker”. For the main topic, our hosts review “Love Hard” and discuss several themes of the film including: missed opportunity to make a social commentary on desirablity of Asian men in online dating; reasons for cat fishing; and, takeaways from the movie.


    Time Stamps

    0:19 - Hello and Welcome Back

    0:22 - What have hosts been up to since last time?

    9:07 - What are we celebrating this week? Christmas, Kwanzaa

    9:31 - What is the strategy to buying gifts? Luis answers: thoughtfullness, giving self plenty of time to buy gifts, give gifts from the heart

    14:05 - Shout Out for the Culture: Megan the Stallion graduates from Texas Southern University; from @BlackLove: what is the whitest of whitest songs you go off to? (Instagram Reel); Fast and the Furious series, Luis is rewatching all 9 movies

    21:40 - Main Topic: “Love Hard” review on Netflix, modern rom-com

    22:10 - SPOILER ALERT 

    22:12 - Plot Overview

    23:40 - Ingredients of rom-com: a big risk, a grand jesture, lies and mix-up, coordinated plan, and writer with a deadline for a juicy story

    24:12 - Overall thoughts on movie

    25:00 - Opportnity lost to make a social commentary: Asian men are least desirable on dating apps (*)

    25:59 - Josh’s Asian identity is not brought up much on the film (*)

    27:46 - Healthy father-son relationship moment between Josh and his dad; healthy masculinity 

    30:19 - How far/deep should virtual relationships go?

    32:42 - If single during the pandemic, would Luis have expanded the online dating reach?

    35:04 - Would it ever be a good idea to surprise your virtual partner/lover because you want to meet them?

    36:30 -  Very similar to ‘The Proposal’ with Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock

    39:29 - Is Josh a bad guy for accidentally catfishing Natalie? (*)

    40:35 - A blow to self-esteem when you are not successful in online dating

    42:46 - What is the end game for cat fishers?

    53:45 - Take aways from the movie

    57:48 - Final well wishes for 2021

    58:40 - Follow happiness 

    1:00:25 - End of the episode


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    1 hr 17 min
  • 55. Birkenstocks and Box Braids (Part II)

    On this week’s episode, Chatrice and Luis continue the conversation about interracial dating. Before the main topic, our hosts catch up. Since last time Luis has been making new friends and Chatrice has been juggling work and putting together a “Cookies & Cocktails” party for the holidays. On the main topic our hosts talk through the interracil dating advice tips from Christine Forbes’s article “5 Interracial Couples Share Advice on Being in an Interracial Relationship—Especially Now”.

    Time Stamps

    0:14 - Hello and Welcome 

    1:00 - Hosts check-in

    13:36 - What holidays are we celebrating this week? National Covered Anything in Chocolate Day and National Wreaths Across America Day 

    17:26 - Shout out for the Culture: Nicole Byer’s Netflix Special “Big Beautiful Weirdo” is available; Iss Rae cast to voice Spider-Woman in Into the Spiderverse sequel which is out October 2022; Natasha Rothwell is profiled in LA Times, we learn about the deal she has with ABC through her production company and learn she was the first writer cast on Insecure; Black Fetus illustration by @/ebereillustrate on Instagram

    31:42 - Main Topic: Interracial Dating, part II conversation

    32:59 - Article: “5 Interracial Couples Share Advice on Being in an Interracial Relationship—Especially Now” by Christine Forbes

    34:01 - Interracial Dating Advice #1: Do Not Fetish Your Partner

    38:36 - AUDIO CLIP

    39:26 - White men in Black fraternities

    41:07 - Is it a fetish for white men to be in Black fraternities

    42:10 - Interracial Dating Advice #2: Establish respect before you start dating

    46:22 - Luis thought they would end up with someone who is exactly like them in many ways

    47:22 - Interracial Dating Advice #3: Every critque is not an attack, prepare to learn

    49:53 - Rooted in ego, look past yourself to help someonune underrstand and learn where they are coming from

    51:45 - Interracial Dating Advice #4: Be open to new experiences 

    1:00:10 - Feeling safety in relationship in order to try new things (Audio Clip)

    1:01:14 - Interracial Dating Advice #5: Protect your partner by addressing racism and transphobia when it happens

    1:05:10 - “You have to be ready to defend me as a Black woman if s—t pops off” - Chatrice

    1:10:34 - Takeaways from episode

    1:10:46 - For Luis: how to stand up for your partner; every disagreement is not an attack on you

    1:12:20 - Is difference a red flag? What about different personalities, world views, etc. between two people, does it mean it won’t work?

    1:13:38 - For Chatrice: being someone’s partner, wanting your partner to learn and being with them on the journey, not having to explain a lot of things and for it to be taxing 

    1:16:26 - End of episode


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    1 hr 17 min
  • 54. Birkenstocks and Box Braids

    On this week’s episode, Chatrice and Luis are back to talk interracial dating. Did you miss them these last 2 weeks, Courting Cuties? Before the main topic, our hosts catch up. Since last time, Luis discovered the true cost of Thanksgiving ham; created a TikTok for their cats; and, went to a high school’s friend wedding; meanwhile, Chatrice is watching holiday baking television shows; went to Asheville with bae; and, busy time with school has concluded. For the main topic, our hosts have a part 1 discussion on interracial dating. They discuss hiding aspects of yourself when interracial dating, how to find the space for your racial and ethnic self within an interracial relationship, and how white people cannot pretend race does not exist when they date people of color.


    Time Stamps:

    0:19 - Hello and Welcome Back

    0:50 - Hosts Check In

    16:10 - What holidays are we celebrating this season? (12/12) National Gingerbread House Day; (12/12) National Ding-a-ling Day

    21:26 - Courting Cutie Shoutout: Carly’s wedding (a top 3 wedding!); Rachel is engaged (season 4 guest, epsiode 39); Natalie is also engaged; congrats to Carla for being newly boo’d up (new term learned: kittenfishing) 

    32:52 - Main Topic: Interracial Dating 

    33:22 - New York Times article on Interracial Dating: “Do You Hide Your True Self While Dating?” by Brianna Holt

    35:00 - Responding to Remy Barnwell’s story in article 

    38:38 - Hiding aspects of self while interracial dating (music, clothing, shoes); putting a lot of thought of how you show up and how you present yourself 

    39:25 - Being aware of self in professional settings (at work) vs. personal settings (like dating)

    42:20 - Being Black doesn’t mean you fit into one box; you can be Black and it can mean anything

    47:21 - “If you are a white person dating a person of color, your world cannot be colorblind” - Luis

    50:14 - Being pro-black does not mean you are anti-white

    51:55 - How would Luis describe the experience of interracial dating?

    53:48 - Finding the space for racial/ethnic self within an interracial dating

    1:00:35 - Do you invite your white partner to BIPOC gatherings?

    1:02:02 - Chatrice has met bae’s siblings

    Article: 

    “Do You Hide Your True Self While Dating?” by Brianna Holt - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/11/style/interracial-dating.html 


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    1 hr 6 min
  • 53. Will HumHum For Dates

    On this week’s episode, our hosts welcome Guest Courting Cutie Danielle to talk about her experience virtually dating with humhum, a digital platform for conscious dating and connection. Before talking with Danielle, Chatrice and Luis catch up. Since last time Luis is thinking social connection outside their relationship and therapy is pushing back on Luis’ notion of productivity at work; meanwhile, Chatrice and bae went to the movies, visited museums, and are finalizing their baecation details. For the main topic, Daneille shares with our hosts her experience with humhum from the sign up, to the actual experience, and what happened after.

    Time Stamps:

    0:20 - Hello and Welcome back

    0:30 - Catching Up

    11:50 - Question of the Season: what holiday are we celebrating this week? National New Friends Day (11/17); National Unfriend Day (11/17); Married to A Scorpio Support Day (11/18); National American Indian Heritage Day

    13:40 - Signs by Beyonce

    15:06 - Shout Out for the Culture: Adele’s “Easy On Me”; Zendaya becomes the youngiest recipient from the CFDA of their “Fashion Icon” award; Chicago Rapper Kidd Kenn ofifically made BET history as he was the first out gay male rapper in the BET Hip Hop Awards Rap Cypher; Montero/Lil Nas X is calling on Maury for help, Out on YouTube

    21:56 - Welcome to Guest

    23:10 - Courting Cutie Introduction, Welcome Danielle

    24:59 - To Danielle: What type of people do you date?

    28:14 - To Daneille: How would you describe the guys in your area?

    29:58 - What is the furthest New York borough you would be willing to date from?

    33:24 - Danielle participated in a virtual dating experience from humhum

    33:45 - What is humhum? and the steps of partaking in a humhum experience 

    38:00 - Danielle takes us through her experience with humhum 

    45:00 - Ranking system within the first mini dates

    51:25 - Therapy session with humhum reaction

    56:21 - No interest in dating; aromantic or asexual?

    57:10 - Romantic attraction exists on a spectrum 

    59:50 - To Danielle: Would you do humhum again? How could humhum improve their experience?

    1:01:09 - Would you recommend humhum to millenials, BIPOC, or queer folks?

    1:05:14 - Has Danielle done any dating with new or old people? Or, has Danielle introduced any humhum lessons into her current dating practices?

    1:06:05 - What are takeaways from humhum or virtual dating experiences? What advice do you have for single listeners for their approach to dating? 

    1:07:38 - How do we form social connections during this time?

    1:13:45 - End of Show

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    1 hr 14 min
  • 52. Boomerang Boys

    On this week’s episode, Chatrice and Luis talk about men who come back. Before diving into the main topic, our hosts catch up. Since last time, Luis is stunting with new glasses and temporarily disabled their instagram; meanwhile, Chatrice partook in a shein haul and is purchasing some schmexy lingerie. For the main topic, our hosts discuss a text message Chatrice received from a former boo  and Condola and Lawrence’s relationship for Season 5 Episode 3 of Insecure. 

    Word of the pod: impetus

    Time Stamps:

    0:19 - Hello and Welcome Back

    0:26 - Catching Up

    7:11 - 2022 glow up 

    11:22 - Discussion of the “right take” to get the booster shot 

     12:31 - Question of the season: what holiday are we celebrating this week

    12:46 - 11/11 is National Single’s Day

    13:59 - World Kindness Day

    14:17 - Shout Out for the Culture: Missy Elliott receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Dasia Taylor invented color-changing sutures (from People of Color in Tech); Viola Davis as Michelle Obama in Showtime’s “First Ladies” (from Entertainment Weekly); Lives lost at Astroworld in Houston

    26:20 - Main Topic

    26:38 - From 11/7 Insecure - people trying to come back to each other’s lives, re-introduction of people into your life

    27:33 - Men who return in real life OR men who return in Hollywood script

    28:33 - Live reaction: Chatrice opens a text message from a former boo

    34:49 - Reading of text message from one of Chatrice’s former book

    35:34 - Reaction to text message

    36:50 - Do old boos deserve a second chance?

    40:07 - “The universe has a way of bringing back people to you when you are in a relationship” - Luis

    51:44 - Undoing the patterns from growing up

    53:07 - Anxiety in relationship: incessantly checking in and wanting to do know what the self did wrong

    55:11 - The desire to want to run away from a good thing

    56:15 - A S3x and the City reference: Charlotte and Miranda have a conversation about their relationship. Charlotte says she is happy in her relationship and is okay is not being happy every moment 

    58:26 - Insecure Recap, Season 5, Episode 3: “Pressure, Okay?”

    59:50 - Quick recap of Condola and Lawrence’s relationship

    1:00:32 - General reactions to episode

    1:09:08 - What’s the take away from the conversation about men who try to come back?

    1:12:56 - End of episode

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    1 hr 13 min

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Chatrice and Luis will tackle online dating, fuck buddy boundaries, relationship goals and woes, and so much more. Be prepared to hear personal experiences, cackle over hilarious screenshots, and…