This episode aired 8/25/22 and it was one of the best we've done.

We are back for another 'More Questions Than Answers" episode! Inspired by the Boston Review article, Nine Ways That Capitalism Is Ruining Sex, Shanti and Antoinette deep dive into the relationship between capitalism and sex. Join us!

Boston Review Article:https://bostonreview.net/articles/nine-ways-that-capitalism-is-ruining-sex/ 

This is the link for the Spotify Episode on The Daily. The episode is titled Pregnant at 16.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oOu467KC9eE6HdiJpQsZK?si=9ad9429c79e94193

USES OF THE EROTIC: THE EROTIC AS POWER BY AUDRE LORDE: https://fredandfar.com/blogs/ff-blog/the-erotic-as-power-by-audre-lorde 

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Reprise: Ep 196. Sex Sucks Because of Capitalism?

Rooted in friendship, humor, and self-actualization, Shanti and Antoinette are a differing, but dynamic duo who explore both the profound and the profane because #DualityIsAThing. 


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In this week's episode, Shanti decides to grow out her butt for the summer while Antoinette shares her recent gym experience that left her weak in the knees. Together, we discuss the collective confusion around the newest proposals for the US drafting system and the looming threat of Russia and North Korea's agreements against "aggression". For pop culture we focus on Kendrick's Juneteenth "Pop Out with friends" concert in LA and the iconic time that was had. We end with the slow and sad decline of Justin Timberlake. Join us... Contact Around the Way Curls: Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6aYqKi7g-kZvFFWaxT2gQ  Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/PjVjBBQu Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content 
 00:00 Excitement and Anticipation 02:07 Fitness Goals 04:02 TV Shows and Music 06:32 Team Building 24:09 War Crimes in Gaza 34:44 The Proposal for a Draft in the US 48:47 Russia and North Korea's Strategic Pact 55:47 Kendrick Lamar Pop Out Concert 01:05:11 Appreciating Geminis and Their Impact on Hip Hop 01:10:35 Unity and Cultural Significance in West Coast Hip Hop 01:13:36 The Black Hippy Reunion and the Impact of Dr. Dre 01:15:49 Respecting and Honoring Rap Music Traditions 01:18:53 The Legacy of Tupac and Kendrick Lamar 01:19:20 Drake's Lack of Reverence and Competition with Kendrick 01:21:22 The Energy and Artistry of Kendrick Lamar's Performances 01:23:20 Other Topics: Versus Battles and Justin Timberlake 
 
 
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Ep 362. Kendrick is Divine Masculinity

In this week's episode, we didn't follow an outline and let the conversation flow freely! Shanti reminisces about running feral as a child in the summer, while Antoinette shares her recent logistic challenges of living between two homes. Together, we revisit the school voucher controversy in Philadelphia and try to hold both the potential negative impact on public schools in the long run and students' immediate needs to receive a good education. We question the real intentions behind Jonathan Majors receiving "The Perseverance Award" from Hollywood Unlocked and fall into the deep well of Hollywood's disgraced celebrities. We end discussing Beyonce's recent betrayal from an opp on her team. Join us. Contact Around the Way Curls: Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6aYqKi7g-kZvFFWaxT2gQ  Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/PjVjBBQu Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content 
 00:00 PSA on Being Weird 12:00 The Controversy Surrounding School Vouchers 27:00 The Impact on Public Schools and Education Funding 35:53 Personal Perspectives and Difficult Decisions 39:55 Childhood Experiences and the Neighborhood 53:55 Billy Porter Kissing Biden's Hand 57:54 Uncolored and South African 01:00:27 Love and Care in a Biracial Relationship 01:05:40 Jonathan Majors and Hollywood Unlocked 01:08:35 Navigating Relationships and Living Between Two Houses 01:11:35 Jay-Z's Business Ventures and Beyoncé's Upcoming Projects 
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Ep 361: You’re Either Domesticated Or Feral

For this week's episode, Shanti talks about an upcoming vending event at Broccoli City Festival while Antoinette recounts with pride the 8th-grade graduation of her godson. For politics, we delve into the current situation in Gaza, Russia's deployment of warships to Cuba, and the closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. For pop culture, we beam over Victoria Monét's newest music video release, and question if there is a silent beef between Rihanna and Beyoncé as they continue to promote their hair care lines. Our eyebrows raised as the latest Fenty hair review came from someone in Beyonce's own camp. Join us... 
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 00:00 Pets and Guilt: Balancing Attention and Love 03:18 Family Dynamics and Cultural Identities 08:21 The Power of Calendars for Organization 11:00 Celebrating the Art of Joyce J. Scott 24:39 Celebrating Jade's James Beard Award 27:27 Tensions Escalate in Israel and Lebanon 31:38 The Complex Situation in Gaza 39:34 Russia's Show of Force in Cuba 50:39 The Closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia 55:03 Hunter Biden's Guilty Verdict 57:40 Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Pill Restriction 01:00:16 Victoria Monét's New Music Video 01:04:24 Potential Beef Between Rihanna and Beyoncé 01:09:32 Ashley Everett's Involvement in Fenty Hair Review 
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Ep 360. Beyonce & Rihanna: The New Kendrick vs Drake?

In this week's episode, Antoinette shares her excitement about receiving her recent Webby Awards while Shanti talks about a strange encounter with someone who wanted pictures of her feet. For the main topic, we discuss the break with Shanti away and its impact on us individually. We explore the difficult dynamics of our relationship and confess our need for outside help with the commitment to working on our friendship. Join us... Contact Around the Way Curls: Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6aYqKi7g-kZvFFWaxT2gQ  Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/PjVjBBQu Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content 
 00:00 Introduction and Webby Awards 01:58 Therapy and Self-Care 05:02 Curiosity about the Voicemail 29:49 The Importance of Boundaries and Asking for Help 37:13 Balancing Personal Well-being and Professional Obligations 43:47 The Role of Outside Help in Relationship Growth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 359. The Check Engine Light Is On

Shanti is back from break and full of revelations pertaining to fruit, the kind of relationship she wants, fried chicken, & her athleticism. Antoinette gives us an update on Blue being at away camp & thanks all of the guest hosts for holding her down the past several weeks.  For Politics as Usual they discuss various topics including Roc Nation's partnership with Philadelphia to provide scholarships, Gaza, Biden's executive order on the border, Hunter Biden's trial, and the blocking of the Fearless Fund by Edward Blum.  For Pop Culture, they chat about Rihanna's launch of Fenty Hair, which they could be loud and wrong now that new images have emerged, but they also may not be. Tricky....They then turn their energy toward conversation the return of Michael Richards, who made racist remarks in the past, and the lack of accountability and consequences he now faces. Join us.  
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 00:00 Gratitude and Reflection: Celebrating Podcast Guests 03:03 Revelations and Self-Reflection: Lessons from the Break 29:45 Roc Nation's Partnership with Philadelphia 42:01 Escalating Situation in Gaza 45:41 Biden's Executive Order on the Border 57:37 Hunter Biden's Trial and the Fearless Fund 01:12:46 Double Standards and Public Figures 01:15:17 Rihanna's Fenty Hair Announcement 01:26:14 Accountability and Consequences/ The Return of Michael Richards 
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Reprise: Ep 196. Sex Sucks Because of Capitalism?

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