March 20, 2024

LaKendra Tookes PT 1: SNL Cut Me and now I’m Reality Checked on Radio Andy. Sutton Stracke and Hanging with Tiffany Haddish and Leslie Jones.

59 minutes

This week we warmly welcome LaKendra Tookes, renowned for her work on “Reality Checked” on Radio Andy, into the Pol’ Atteu boutique. We begin with a delightful recounting of a the Beverly Hills Oscars gala Pol’ and Patrik hosted and we all celebrated and watched the Oscars, setting a glamorous backdrop for the conversation to come. LaKendra shares a glimpse into her personal life, revealing her relationship with her boyfriend Gabriel, whom she met during the Covid pandemic on Bumble, offering our details about her modern-day love story.

We delve into more intimate territories when LaKendra talks about the dynamics of her relationship, including their decision to take things slow, their eventual move-in together, and even her whimsical desire to celebrate her upcoming birthday with Cher. This is contrasted by Pol's humorous lament about the lack of explicit fan photos he receives, weaving humor into personal revelations.

LaKendra's journey of personal and professional growth is a central theme as she reflects on her upbringing as an Air Force brat, her transformative college years in Florida, and her varied career path which led her from being a newscaster to a mortgage broker, and eventually finding her calling in comedy and television. Her stories of the challenges and breakthroughs, including her time on Saturday Night Live (SNL), her auditions, and meeting and working with iconic figures like Lorne Michaels, Leslie Jones and Tiffany Haddish offer an inspiring look at her persistence and adaptability in the face of ongoing industry challenges.

We tear up when LaKendra discusses the impact of not being asked back to SNL the following year, sharing her emotional journey of recovery and resilience. We chime in with our industry insights on overcoming hard times and the importance of staying true to one's path, adding depth to the narrative of personal growth and self-discovery. LaKendra's love for iconic TV shows, her aspirations in comedy, and her reflections on her time in Chicago and New York provide a rich tapestry of her experiences and influences.

As part one ends, we all touch on topics of love, acceptance, and the dynamics of interracial relationships, offering a candid look into LaKendra's personal life and beliefs. Her aspirations for travel, her passion for comedy, and her hopeful outlook on future projects and personal milestones round out a deeply personal and engaging time with us. Pol’ begins the first half of her coffee reading and shocks her with the letter “J” shown inside her cup that tracks with the name of her close friend she has lost and decides to seek out and mend the fences with. Part one ends with LaKendra taking responsibility for the fracture in their friendship and a promise to work on a reconciliation. No games and no Runway Rundown in part one, but don’t worry it’s coming in the second half in two weeks!

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