Open Ended

This week, Cher and James discuss the gift that is Tangerine, the vetting nature of the Oscars, and the revolutionary filming techniques of the indie. In Open Call, both James and Cher discuss music that helps them process their feels.

This week, Cher and James are LIVE at Joliet Area Historical Museum, hanging out with the lovely Candice Quinerly, discussing growing up in the suburbs and/or the city respectively, dealing with racism at a young age, and how to handle micro-aggressions. In Open Mic, we debate about internet fighting, trash reality TV, and hyper-local restaurant institutions in Joliet. And lastly, in Open Call, Candice is turning a year older, Cher talks about a great TV show, and James embraces his love for an essential oil.

In this B-side, Cher and James discussing the ramifications of 2016 Grammy winners, and how black media must carve their own path for recognition.

This week, Cher and James discuss the passing of American author Harper Lee, and her lasting impression on them. They also dig deep into the recent controversy of both Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé's recent performances. In Open Call, Cher gives a shout out to a recent podcast episode, and James gives some love to a hygiene habit.

This week, Cher and James discuss their celebrity and internet crushes for Valentine's Day, how they inspire them, aspire to be like them, and just wondering why they don't love them back. In Open Ended, Cher gives a shout out to a tabletop game, and James gives kudos to a scheduling program.

In honor of the new Beyoncé video and Cher's sore throat, we are doing a special dispatch episode. James records his reaction to the "Formation" video for the first time and Cher gives a loving account of Bey's importance to her life. Closing out the episode, Cher and James talk about their new podcasts, Gossip Girls and Refresh.

This week, Cher and James join Veronica Corzo-Duchardt to talk about her Neche Collection, how she blends her tangible prints on analog and digital mediums, and encouraging more visibility in artist talks. In Open Mic, Cher and Veronica debate over teaching methods, James and Veronica debate over notebooks vs iPads, and Cher and James debate with Veronica over Queen Latifah and how Missy Elliott needs to get into acting. Lastly, in Open Call, Veronica finds her vibe watching choreography videos, James finished another book, and Cher gives a shout out to a music podcast.

This week, Cher and James sit down with Deanna Mingo of Divyn Media and Chakka Reeves of Highwater to discuss social media, digital marketing, and writing online as women of color. In Open Mic, they debate on pandering in marketing, ownership over content platforms, and self-promotion. Lastly in Open Call, Cher hits the books, James and Deanna discuss TV, and Chakka is inspired by an art gallery in Chicago.

This week, Cher and James talk about the art that was David Bowie's life and death, staying relevant in your art, finding validation in yourself, and discussing #BlackGirlMagic. In new segment, Open Up, James and Cher answer a question about being a good ally for women, and in Open Call, Cher discovered an undercover feminist movie franchise, and James shares his joy over a new mixtape from Future.

This week, Cher and James speak with Justin and Matt of Backspace about starting a startup business, staying positive against adversity and microagressions, and finding confidence within. In Open Mic, they debate about sharing mediums, designers learning to code, and lifestyle businesses. Lastly, everyone discussing their affection for the Star Wars, bionic joints, cartoons, and two really beautiful, black musicians.