Fancy Face & Friends

A rough year for the world but a great year for music. Chris Cali joins me in talking about Lady Gaga's "Chromatica" Jessie Ware's "What's Your Pleasure?" and his Top 5 albums of 2020 (plus some honorable mentions). He's also watched several of the Verzuz "battles" this year and shares his favorite.

As part of the lambily, we talk about Mariah Carey's big year, releasing a memoir, a 30 year anniversary "The Rarities" album, and her Christmas special. It was also a big year for Megan Thee Stallion, who gave great performances and proved star power.

With controversy we talk about Doja Cat, cancel culture and The Grammy's...do they really matter anymore?

From Germany, Steve shares his opinion on watching the US Presidential election from afar. As Joe Biden/Kamala Harris are announced the winner, does he think that the strained relationship between Germany and the US will be better under a Biden administration? We also talk about getting rid of the Electoral College.

On his side of the world he shares the current shutdowns and lockdowns happening in Germany and the rest of Europe, due to Covid19. When will it end?

Kim and I share stories of our experiences living in Taiwan. We talk about traveling around the island, paragliding in New Taipei, hiking trails and blue water in Hualien, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, and more. We talk about the culture, the people, our pet peeves, best nights, and the socio-economic status of Taiwan. Lastly we have a discussion about Taiwan's immediate response to Covid19.

Mariah Carey celebrates 30 years in the music industry releasing her "The Rarities" album with never before heard songs from the vault, as well as her "Live at the Tokyo Dome" album. Fellow fan and part of the Lambily, Brittney shares some of her favorite Mariah moments. We also discuss past albums and personal moments we've both had because of Mariah's music.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy and death and the Supreme Court's vulnerable position. Should we cancel Halloween or let kids run around during the pandemic? Plus the White House is hit with Covid19. What does Aaron think about all of these recent headlines? He joins in this episode to give his opinions on these topics.

Back for Part Two, best friends living together in Hawaii, Brittney and Nerine share good dates with me. Nerine's is international, Brittney's is spontaneous, and I share a 4th of July date. I also open about that date/guy didn't work out in the end. We each share our dealbreakers when it comes to pet peeves or things we just can't handle in a date or partner.

The ladies join me in a discussion about the benefits of dating outside your race or culture. We also turn it around on ourselves and talk about what our growth should be through dating.

Adalia, from Picky Girl Travels the World, shares her difficult journey out of China to Mexico. We also talk about our distrust for the airline industry when it comes to cleanliness of the planes and security lines. What should change about the way we travel and will the airlines take responsibility? Should people sacrifice the holiday season?

Check out Adalia's blog: https://pickygirltravelstheworld.com/

World travel blogger Tiffany, joins the show to talk about what life is like as a traveler post Covid19. The pandemic has shaped up and forced us all to re-evaluate our lives, and we talk about what the isolation means and the travel blues. Tiffany gives me some insight into her last trip in January to Ghana and where she wants to go next. I share my apprehension to getting on a plane again in the near future and Tiffany can't wait to travel again! Check out her blog link below and follow her on IG.

https://tiffany-travels.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sweettiffys/

Steve and I recap Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5. He tells me who he thinks the weakest drag queen was and the strongest. We also talk about the Snatch Game, the lip sync assassins, the producers, the challenges, and the final three queens; Miz Cracker, Jujubee, and Shea Couleé.

Aaron opens up about being a Black man in America and having an interracial relationship and mixed kids.