Please, Do Tell

Before the ball drops… let’s talk about what we’re carrying.

Recorded during Christmas week and premiering as the year comes to a close, Story 92 of Please, Do Tell is a reflection on what changed us, what stretched us, and what we’re finally ready to release. No resolutions. No pressure. Just honesty, laughter, and room to exhale.

If you’re ending the year tired, grateful, grieving, hopeful — or all of the above — this one’s for you.

🎧 #92 is live.
Before the countdown… let it go.

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

The holidays are loud — emotionally, financially, mentally.
And somewhere between the playlists, the pressure, and the memories… we’re still trying to breathe.

In this episode of Please, Do Tell, we check in honestly about what mid-December really feels like — the joy, the grief, the exhaustion, and the moments that surprise us. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about naming where you are and giving yourself permission to be human there.

Pull up a chair. Take a breath. We’re right here with you. 🤍

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

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It’s that time of year when the memories hit different, and gratitude shows up in ways we didn’t expect. 🍂💛

Jeffrey and I are diving into the stories that shaped our gratitude — the childhood lessons, the grown-up thank-yous, and the holiday foolishness we know your family also specializes in. 😂

From food traditions to family chaos to the moments that grounded us… this one feels like a warm plate and a long hug.
Tune in, laugh, reflect, and get your heart ready for the season. ✨

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

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We’re talking holiday traditions, family dinner chaos, revisiting classics like The Golden Child and Coming to America, AND asking the most important November question:

If you were dating a celebrity… who are you bringing to the family dinner table? 👀🍽️

Pull up a chair — the stories are seasoned, the laughs are loud, and the nostalgia is premium.

Tap in now! 🎧💛

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

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As the year winds down and the holidays creep closer, Ronnika and Jeffrey dive into what it really means to show up — for your people, your purpose, and yourself.

 From childhood lessons that shaped our consistency to the chaos of early holiday madness (yes, Mariah Carey is defrosted ), this episode is about finding presence in a busy world.

 Tune in for laughter, lessons, and a few petty debates about sweet potato pie vs. pumpkin.

 Plus: a teaser for our Thanksgiving special — “Who’s Coming to Dinner?”

 Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

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This Veterans Day, we’re talking about service, gratitude, and the stories that shaped us. From Ronnika’s dad proudly cashing in every military discount imaginable 😂 to the quiet lessons we learned from the veterans and elders in our lives — this episode is full of laughter, love, and reflection.

We dive into:
💬 Stories of veterans who taught us resilience and humility
🛝 Childhood memories of service, teamwork, and community care
💙 National Children’s Grief Awareness Day — creating space for remembrance
🤣 Foolishness Files: “The Military Discount Chronicles”
⚡ Rapid-Fire: Gratitude & Grit Edition

Whether you served, love someone who did, or simply believe in showing up for others — this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in and tell a vet thank you.

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

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Fall’s in full swing — the leaves are changing, the nights are darker, and we’re deep in No Shave November (Jeffrey’s beard is having its own journey 😅).

In this episode, we’re talking about showing up — for ourselves, our people, and our community.

From Election Day energy and family traditions to grief awareness and men’s health, November’s got layers — and we’re peeling them back one story at a time.

💬 Storytime: “When November Hit Different”

🛝 At the Playground: Young voices, big feelings

🤣 Foolishness Files: Election Day edition

⚡ Rapid Fire: November moods & gratitude seasonWhether you’re growing through it, voting through it, or just trying to make it through it — we see you. 💙

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

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When the government shuts down but the stomach still growls, you already know—it’s time to get creative in the kitchen! 😅

In this episode of Please, Do Tell, Ronnika and Jeffrey dig into stories of food stamps, family, and finding a way when times get tight. From “struggle plates” that actually slapped to memories of stretching meals and leaning on community, this one’s all about resilience, humor, and heart.

Plus:
🍞 “At the Playground” — what childhood taught us about survival
💬 The real impact of the shutdown on everyday folks
🤣 “The Struggle Plate Chronicles” in Foolishness Files
⚡ Rapid-fire: “Eat or Nah?” edition — syrup sandwich or sugar toast?

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

🎧 Tune in, laugh loud, and remember — no matter the budget, we still season our stories.

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October can be heavy — Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness, National Archives Month and there's many more — all reminders of how much our stories matter. But in this episode, we’re talking about how we hold joy right alongside it all. 🍂💗💜From childhood memories that taught us resilience to the ways we find laughter in serious seasons, this conversation is a reminder: joy is not ignoring the pain — it’s proof we’re still here. ✨🎧 Tune in as Ronnika and Jeffrey share stories of balance, community, and the moments that make us smile even when life gets real.💬 Segments include:Storytime: Finding joy in tough seasonsAt the Playground: Childhood lessons in resilienceCulture Check: Joy as resistance in Black cultureFoolishness Files: Laughing when you probably shouldn’tRapid Fire: “Light Work” editionHost: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey BMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG🎬 Listen now and tell us — how do YOU balance awareness with joy?#PleaseDoTellPodcast #BlackJoy #Storytelling #PodcastCulture #BreastCancerAwareness #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BlackPodcasters

💗 This one’s for the fighters, the survivors, and the angels we’ll never forget.
We’re honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month through stories of strength, laughter, and love — because healing has many shades of pink.

Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B

Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

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