Reid This Reid That

By Joy Ann Reid and Jacque ReidSociety & Culture

Reid This Reid That episodes

October 02, 2021 And Just Like That ...
The play cousins are back! Joined by the beautiful, and talented actress Karen Pittman, who is breaking glass-ceilings on Season 2 of the award-winning Apple TV+ series, The Morning Show; and bringing some much needed diversity and plenty of high-fashion to HBO Max's highly-anticipated Sex and the City revival, And Just Like That this fall ... Cousin Jacque shares the hilarious "lengths" she went to in her youth to get that coveted long-hair look and Cousin Joy-Ann talks burnout, self-care and her exciting Vegan Sexy Cool crossover weekend.
50 min
September 27, 2021 Smart Funny & Black
Cousin Joy-Ann takes the heat, yet again, from conservatives over her comments on "Missing White Woman Syndrome." Cousin Jacque dishes on how her carefully planned COVID reconnaissance mission went horribly wrong ... and the ladies welcome their newest play cousin: the beautiful and amazingly talented actress, comedian and creator of Smart Funny & Black, Amanda Seales.
1 hr 17 min
September 22, 2021 BallGate... A Teachable Moment
Cousin Joy-Ann gives us the update on her viral Twitter exchange with Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj, now known as BallGate, and how it became a teachable moment. Cousin Jacque continues to carry the torch for Black women, dishing on her latest hair journey moment in Philly. And the play cousins welcome one of their favorite play cousins, PopViewers founder and CEO Chris Witherspoon, who's got the tea on this weekend's Emmy Awards, Lil Nas X's Montero debut and a can't miss Fall entertainment preview.
1 hr 11 min
September 14, 2021 Michael K. Williams Legacy
The play cousins are joined by the beautiful Bevy Smith, Author, TV & Radio Personality & Host of Bevelations on SiriusXM, to celebrate the life and legacy of her friend and a true artist for the ages, Michael K. Williams. Cousin Jacque takes a new step in her hair journey and Cousin Joy-Ann wants the weak-fighting Democrats to realize life is like the Lord of The Rings.
1 hr 3 min
September 09, 2021 Erika Alexander The Great

The play cousins are back! Joined by their sister, the beloved and iconic actress, entrepreneur, activist, director and emmy-nominated producer, Erika Alexander! What doesn't she do? Not only does she break down her newest roles on Wu-Tang: an American Saga and Run The World; she explains NFTs (we finally get it!) and her upcoming Concrete Park release and why the digital space is so important for Black creatives. Cousin Joy-Ann dishes on her epic summer girls trip, while Cousin Jacque continues to break new ground with her platform Vegan Sexy Cool
1 hr 5 min
May 15, 2021 We're Still Gonna Wear A Mask
The play cousins welcome the wonderful Coach Jaz who's giving great tips on how to boost your immunity and center your spirit in the Age of Covid and beyond. Brilliant comedian and cousin Roy Wood Jr. also joins the mix to let us know how the world of comedy is surviving and how he discovered what could be life-changing information about his enslaved ancestors.
36 min
May 08, 2021 Don't Come For The Race Lady
The play cousins welcome their author, activist, and journalist cousin, Marc Lamont Hill, who is bringing the heat with his new show Black News Tonight. Cousin JoyAnn gives us the blow-by-blow of her epic takedown of Lil' Tuckems Carlton and Cousin Jacque prepares to take her first trip during the Age of Covid.
51 min
May 01, 2021 Finding Moments of Black Joy
Cousin Jacque and Cousin JoyAnn welcome their new play cousin Markuann Smith! The actor and executive producer speaks about the importance of pursuing your passion in life and how the stars aligned when he created his critically-acclaimed, hit series, Godfather of Harlem. The play cousins are also focused on finding moments of joy and preserving their mental health, in response to America's growing indifference to Black pain.
1 hr 6 min
April 10, 2021 DMX Powerful Testimony
The Play Cousins are joined by a seminal voice in Black culture, Touré who reflects on the career of Hip Hop icon DMX and the real-life sources of pain behind his powerful music. Cousin Jacque and Cousin JoyAnn also discuss the mental toll of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, the influence and erasure of Black creatives, and FOX News' racist take on what caused the death of Prince Phillip.
1 hr 11 min
April 03, 2021 Tina's Final Chapter
Cousins Jacque, JoyAnn and their Play Cousin Chris Witherspoon get emotional about the legendary Tina Turner's new documentary Tina, which is her final goodbye to fans as she prepares to spend the final chapter of her life out of the spotlight. The play cousins also discuss the phony outrage aimed at Lil Nas X and give their take on "vaccine passports."
1 hr 20 min