This episode of The Sidebar Podcast is unapologetically remedial — in the best way.

From admitting baddie tendencies and questioning how “straight” straight really is, to awkward neighbor interactions and conversations that spiral fast, this episode leans fully into chaos, honesty, and uncomfortable truths.

The conversation moves through culture, politics, and identity — touching on Black conservatism, luxury and Black culture, ICE being out of control, and what it means to be “high functioning” in a society that keeps moving the goalposts. There’s commentary on sports, politics, internet moments, and unexpected takes that only make sense once you hear them out loud.

If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got the syllabus and you didn’t — welcome.
This one’s remedial.

0:00 — Intro
1:48 — Royce admits he is a baddie
2:58 — Straightness is a spectrum (because… porn)
7:07 — Do you speak to your neighbors?
10:09 — “A white woman molested my dog”
14:14 — John Harbaugh fired
21:24 — Lamar doesn’t like Baltimore (Leise reacts)
24:26 — Black people are really conservatives
35:00 — Luxury and Black culture
53:00 — ICE is out of control
1:08:00 — Remedial, high functioning, Donald Trump & Cuban MAGA
1:22:17 — Huntrix is dope
1:23:22 — Outro / Wrap-up

End-of-year energy has everyone saying they’re “protecting their peace,” but this episode asks the sharper question: what piece are people actually protecting? Peace of mind, a piece of clout, a baddie era, or something more?

This episode breaks down the contradiction of claiming peace while starting beef, soft-launching new personalities, and redefining confidence online — including the internet debate over whether men can be baddies.

The conversation zooms out to global politics with a clear, accessible breakdown of the Venezuela crisis: how the country got here, what’s happening now, and why it feels like political Groundhog Day, with a brief Iraq-era parallel.

We also unpack internet culture’s cycle of selective outrage, where new villains and victims are crowned weekly depending on gender, looks, popularity, and bias.

The episode closes with the Anthony Joshua situation and what it reveals about modern journalism, media framing, and why protecting your piece of the truth matters.

Protect your peace if you must —
but don’t forget to protect your piece.

Total Runtime: 1:26:00

0:00 — Music intro
1:05 — Welcome to The Sidebar Podcast
2:30 — Holiday check-in + end-of-year energy
6:10 — “Protecting your peace”… while starting beef
11:45 — Soft-launching new personalities
16:20 — Can men be “baddies”? (protecting your piece of confidence)

23:40 — Is it Groundhog Day?
25:10 — Venezuela: how we got here (simple breakdown)
34:50 — What’s happening now in Venezuela
44:10 — Iraq parallels & repeating history

49:30 — Internet villain/victim of the week
51:15 — Selective outrage
57:40 — Same behavior, different reaction
1:03:30 — Gender, looks, popularity, and bias

1:08:45 — Anthony Joshua situation
1:11:30 — How media narratives are formed
1:18:20 — The state of journalism
1:23:30 — Final thoughts: protecting your piece
1:26:00 — End

In this episode of The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce deliver a true Christmas miracle of chaos, culture, and commentary. From watching the Diddy documentary and deciding once and for all that Mase won, to questioning why cartoons are disappearing and whether SpongeBob has been a victim all along, nothing is off limits.

We get into sex as a “gift,” why people lose their minds when Black women run for office, and how society feels dangerously close to becoming the movie Idiocracy. Leise revisits her goth kid era, Royce unpacks white culture, and we pause to give flowers to Black horror legends who shaped the genre.

Then we ask the fundamental questions: What changed Stephen A. Smith? Are podcasters actually the problem with society? And is Jake Paul really ready for Anthony Joshua?

We close it out with football talk, TikTok trends, and a very Sidebar Christmas send-off.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

2:10 — Royce watched the Diddy documentary… Mase won
4:40 — No more cartoons for kids + SpongeBob is a victim
6:12 — Why do cartoons wear gloves?
11:12 — Is sex a real gift?
23:32 — Why people hate when Black women run for office
33:42 — Are we living in the movie Idiocracy?
36:06 — Goth kid Leise
39:15 — White culture
45:57 — Paying tribute to Black horror figures
49:55 — What changed Stephen A. Smith?
57:19 — Are podcasters the problem?
1:07:25 — Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight talk
1:11:35 — Football talk
1:13:15 — TikTok flow
1:17:00 — Happy Christmas 🎄

This week, we’re talking about living life with Deion Sanders' confidence, how everybody missed the signs with Diddy (Millennials, we need a meeting), and why the U.S. is casually committing war crimes like it’s a side quest. In Episode 2 of The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce are back with another neon-lit sermon of truth, nonsense, and cultural clarity. This week, we’re talking about living life with Deion Sanders' confidence, how everybody missed the signs with Diddy (Millennials, we need a meeting), and why the U.S. is casually committing war crimes like it’s a side quest.

We hit everything from messy volunteer firings to Brandy never getting her due, TikTok chaos, body positivity, the 2010s music betrayal era, and Shannon Sharpe being dragged by Dr. Bryant. Buckle up — this one is a ride.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:49 — Opening Song1:15 — Intro2:31 — Getting fired from a volunteer job (HOW??)3:00 — Social media is a problem, and you can’t tell us otherwise6:00 — Brandy still isn’t getting her flowers22:23 — Big girls are the best (we said what we said)31:21 — The Diddy Doc: Millennials… how did we miss the signs?46:32 — Hating the 2010s music era + is Timbaland a menace??54:38 — The U.S. bombing Venezuela — America, please stand up1:09:00 — Live your Life like Deion Sanders— pastor vs. pundit showdown

🍟🥒 We're thrilled. GET AN amazing box from Try The World, which generously sent me a fantastic box filled with unique snacks! Leise put the iconic Pringles pickle to the ultimate test —will it be a delicious surprise or a total disaster?  @Trytheworldbox  Watch as Leise taste-tests these excellent snacks and shares her honest reactions.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our flavor adventures. Have you tried Pringle Pickles before? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Let the flavor madness begin! 🎉

Welcome to the first episode of The Sidebar, where Leise Winny & Royce mix pop culture, politics, and petty Black millennial commentary.

This week, we break down DMV vs ATL culture, whether AI music is ruining creativity, $20 Happy Meals, Offset & Cardi’s drama, relationship “closure,” gym weirdos, the wild Epstein emails, and why Nicki Minaj was randomly at the UN.

Grab a seat and slide into the Sidebar.

00:00 — Intro
1:00 — Who we are + What’s the DMV?
7:12 — Is AI music bad?
13:22 — Trans athletes & sports
20:22 — McDonald’s $20 Happy Meal
25:41 — Offset’s album + Cardi drama
30:14 — Relationships & “closure”
55:14 — Gym chaos
1:05:32 — Epstein emails (…did he do THAT?)
1:14:11 — Nicki Minaj at the UN
1:19:34 — Outro

We’re back with another wild ride:1️⃣ How Black Are You? — a game, a vibe, a cultural gut-check.2️⃣ Other People’s Problems (OPP): Was Ayesha Curry wrong? She once admitted she thought Steph Curry would just be a high school coach, not an NBA legend. Big-time ambitions vs. backyard ball — let’s unpack it.3️⃣ Corporate clown show: Wells Fargo accused of staging fake interviews for diversity points. Spoiler: this isn’t their first scandal.Grab your snacks, settle in — this one’s equal parts funny, messy, and real.👉 Don’t miss this: 20% Off a Food Journey Around the World!https://www.gopjn.com/t/SENLTk9JSUxDSEhJSkxMQ0dISkpNTwPromo Code: HAPPYFALL | Ends 10/6/25

1. Why have I been gone? We might take a break. Quiet Quitting 4. Mental Health and Mass Shootings. Tell us something, Joe? Joe Biden's documents were found. 6. Debt Ceiling 7. Fast Food ratings 8. Re-aired Interview with Charlie Masheen

Welcome to Slim Fast Kids, the podcast where we unpack the diet culture circus that raised us — one decade at a time. In this debut episode, we’re heading back to the 1980s, the era of spandex leotards, moms power-walking with Jane Fonda tapes, and refrigerators stocked with Diet Coke like it was holy water.

This was the decade where diet culture really strapped on its leg warmers and hit the treadmill. With more moms entering the workforce, TV booming, and glossy magazines screaming “thin is in,” kids of the ’80s were basically set up for a lifetime subscription to body shame. We’ll break down the neon-lit nonsense, the “miracle” products, and the pop-culture moments that taught a whole generation that calories were evil and cottage cheese was a meal.

Funny, biting, and just a little tragic — this is the start of the diet drama that shaped the rest of us.

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Nepal’s prime minister resigns after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests, and a historic interim leader takes charge. Back home, Delta State University is reeling after a Black student was found hanging from a tree — stirring painful echoes of America’s racial terror past. Plus, in our quick-fire microwave news: California’s mask ban for cops, Denmark vs. Trumpworld over Greenland, Tesla’s race-bias lawsuits, Texas’ anti-“Sharia” stunt, and more.

Politics, culture, and tough conversations — all mashed up for you this week.

👉 Don’t miss this: 20% Off a Food Journey Around the World!
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