Spiked Sweet Tea

This week, Aprylle and Dena discuss R. Jai Gillum and what it means to truly and authentically "stand by your man". Sis is a real one. #spikedsweettea #spikedsweetteapodcast #blackpodcasts #blackwomenpodcasts #blackgirlmagic #blacklove #reallove #protectblackwomen # #friendshipfirst #rideordie #rider #Vote

The current pandemic is providing lots of time to catch up on our binge lists and films we forgot to see. Both Aprylle and Dena finally got around to watching Queen and Slim. They have some thoughts and apparently y'all do, too!  **SPOILER ALERT** Listen at your own risk. #spikedsweettea #spikedsweetteapodcast #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #blackwomenpodcast #amplifyblackvoices #queenandslim #blacklove #rideordie #blackdirectors #blackwomendirectors #beingblack #blacktrauma #blacktraumaisnotforentertainment #triggered

Aprylle and Dena couldn't wait to listen to the #Verzuz between Monica and Brandy. This week they reflect on the careers of both these women and also identify their favorite songs from the verzuz. #Spikedsweettea #Spikedsweetteapodcast #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #blackwomenpodcast #Amplifyblackvoices #brandyvsmonica #verzuzbattle #blackgirlmagic

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's hit song, WAP, has become the song of the summer. Aprylle and Dena discuss it in an historical and social context while questioning: Is the song appropriate? What does it represent? And, why is it so polarizing? Take a listen. #SpikedSweetTea #SpikedSweetTeapodcast #blackgirlpodcast #amplifyblackvoices #wap #wafflesandpancakes #cardib #megantheestallion #rap #rapmusic #hiphop #blackfeminism #womanism #podcastsincolor #womeninmedia #blackwomenmedia #womenempowerment

This question is popping up in stories all over the place so Dena and Aprylle decided to add their voices to the mix. They kick off the chat with a review of a blog post by Awesomely Luvvie and it takes off from there. Who protects Black women? Who fights for them? Who is responsible for ensuring it's done? Aprylle and Dena don't have the answers, but they do have opinions. Check it out. #Spikedsweettea #SpikedSweetTeapodcast #Blackwomen #protectblackwomen #blackwomenmatter #blackgirlmagic #supportblackwomen #amplifyblackvoices #blackpodsmatter #blackpodcasts #blackpodcasters

This question is popping up in stories all over the place so Dena and Aprylle decided to add their voices to the mix. They kick off the chat with a review of a blog post by Awesomely Luvvie and it takes off from there. Who protects Black women? Who fights for them? Who is responsible for ensuring it's done? Aprylle and Dena don't have the answers, but they do have opinions. Check it out. #Spikedsweettea #SpikedSweetTeapodcast #Blackwomen #protectblackwomen #blackwomenmatter #blackgirlmagic #supportblackwomen #amplifyblackvoices #blackpodsmatter #blackpodcasts #blackpodcasters 

In this throwback episode, Dena and Aprylle discuss the Black women characters on TV who have inspired them the most. From Lydia Grant to Rainbow Johnson, the ladies share how seeing these women on a weekly basis had such a profound impact. #spikedsweettea #spikedsweetteapodcast #blackwomenpodcast #blackpodcasters #representationmatters #blackbwomen #lackpodsmatter #actress #dominiquedeveraux #bethpearson #lydiagrant #whitleygilbert #adelewayne #mariongilbert #rainbowjohnson #lenajames #fishmooney #oliviapope #annalisekeating

Hey y'all! It's been a minute, but we're back. This week Aprylle and Dena catch up. It's been several months and so much has happened we gotta talk about it. #blackpodcast #spikedsweettea #spikedsweetteapodcast #blackwomen #blackwomenpodcast #selfcare #gratitude #COVID #education #blacklivesmatter #BLM #pandemic

Aprylle and Dena invite another guest to the show. Nikki Rose is an Atlanta-based author of romance and she is sharing her passion today. You can find her work on Kindle and paperback on Amazon. (Amazon.com/author/nicoletterose) IG: NikkiRose4u Website: NikkiRose4u.blogspot.com #blackpodcast #spikedsweettea #wellreadblackgirl #blackgirlreads #nikkirose #blackromance

Dena and Aprylle jump off the conversation with Summer Walker and continue to talk about their own personal mental health concerns. They also discuss ways to practice self-care. The replay of this is timely in light of the current state of affairs inour nation. Check it out. #blackpodcast #spikedsweettea #mentalhealth #selfcare @blackpeoplementalhealth #blackselfcare