Les Talk with Lester and Leslie

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 Season 1 wraps with Lester and Leslie looking back at the wild ride that built Les Talk — from janky livestream setups to full‑circle glow‑ups. Between laughter and light dragging, they unpack how their friendship has stretched, shifted, and leveled up through every chaotic recording session. Lester spills about DC Black Pride prep, Leslie confesses to overbooking her life like a true theater kid, and together they reflect on what it means to grow without growing apart. It’s real, it’s ridiculous, it’s heartfelt — the perfect finale for a season that started with vibes and turned into a whole movement. 

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On this special 2 part episode, the hosts reflect on their past understanding of why their parents raised them under the blanket of cultural and systemic assimilation.  Did assimilation serve them or did they realize it’s just another instance where their parents did the best they could with what they knew thus preparing for another journey of unlearning? Follow Unc and Auntie as they discuss and compare how assimilation has affected them and the lessons that brought them to their current understanding on life today.

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On this special 2 part episode, the hosts reflect on their past understanding of why their parents raised them under the blanket of cultural and systemic assimilation.  Did assimilation serve them or did they realize it’s just another instance where their parents did the best they could with what they knew thus preparing for another journey of unlearning? Follow Unc and Auntie as they discuss and compare how assimilation has affected them and the lessons that brought them to their current understanding on life today.

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Current events that are less than savory, the skyrocketing costs of living, and headlines from mainstream media sounding way too similar to memes released by The Onion, have made it a rough few weeks. So much so that Leslie has a meltdown talking trying to make it make sense. Get your weighted blankets and water bottles ready as the hosts talk about and walk through how they deal with cognitive dissonance and find solutions to get back on a productive track choosing awareness without putting their heads in the sand. Can they live their best lives and continue to pursue happiness in spite of the suffering going on across the globe? Les Talk... 

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Take a deep breath and fill your water bottles, we're talking about church hurt. Your hosts discuss how their experiences with institutions for spiritual growth and safety served disappointment and abuse, deconstruction, as well as what their current views are on the church and the role it plays in their lives. This one is deep, Les Talk!

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When it comes to dream projects, finances, health or just checking things off a chore list (I will wash ALL the dishes one day), we come up with a plan of execution to meet or reach said goals. However, it isn’t always a clear and or straight linear roadto accomplishment. The hosts talk about their squiggly paths from start to accomplishment.

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Exhausted? Feeling low, depleted, some type of way? Trust, these hosts understand. From seasonal depression to recognizing what empties our tanks, pull up and “woosah” with your hot drinks as Lester and Leslie discuss physical and mental energy, how they protect it and what they put this precious part of themselves into. Les talk!

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What happens when we lack accountability and how does that play a role in and affect our everyday lives? Unc and auntie get introspective on the meaning of and importance of being accountable to themselves and others, as well as past reflections of what they thought accountability was and its meaning over time.

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Unc and auntie get down and dirty talking about SEX and their shared experiences around sex ed, self discovery, traumas and why being middle aged is the best time to be a hoe!

This episode will definitely make you make that “O” face so pull up!

Merry Christmas

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In this thought-provoking episode of "Les Talk with Lester and Leslie," we delve into the complexities of aging as co-host Lester Jay celebrates his milestone 40th birthday. Join us as we reflect on how both mental and physical transformations shape our identities over the years. We tackle the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity, discussing how AI is changing the landscape of music and art. 

As we navigate these crucial topics, we share personal anecdotes and insights about our own journeys with mental health, exploring how we’ve witnessed growth and change in each other. Tune in as we unravel the intersection of technology, creativity, and the human experience in our most introspective episode yet.