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Since everyone else seems to be giving their opinion about things going on in the media, Tawnya thought she'd weigh in and give hers too. Find out what she really thought about Keith Sweat and Bobby Brown Verzus, Sha'Carri Richardson's 30 day suspension from the upcoming Olympics after testing positive for marijuana use and Britney Spears conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement.

What did you think about the Verzus battle? Do you think Sha'Carri Richardson should be able to compete in the Olympics? Should Britney be released from her conservatorship? Let us know at www.thetsidepodcast.com

Song Of The Day: Something Just Ain't Right by Keith Sweat

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Rolling Stone article about Brittany Spears: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/britney-spears-conservatorship-timeline-1193156/

Music Credit:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

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June is Black Music Month and Tawnya is excited to talk about her favorite group and their contributions to music history….NEW EDITION!!! Tawnya brought in her NE brother, Kevin D. Sims, to discuss why they think NE is the best supergroup around. Tawnya gives a brief history of the group and each individual's contribution to the group. They also share fan stories and what they think the legacy of NE is. Get answers to important questions including "Did New Edition break up?" "What exactly is Fan-mily?" and "Is Kevin really a member of New Edition?" LOL

Do you agree that New Edition is the greatest living group around? Who is your favorite member? Head on over to www.thetsidepodcast.com and leave a comment or send us an email.

Song Of The Day: This One's For Me and You by New Edition

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Twitter: @Topcop95

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.funk-stop.com

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Music Credit:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

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Tawnya is solo this week and gives some exciting updates about the podcast including the new website and her experience getting the COVID vaccine. She also presents another "Does That Make Me Old?" scenario related to the 35th anniversary of Run DMC's Raising Hell album. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month she tells how she is practicing self-care and gives some signs of how to recognize when you are stressed and some things you can do to help you relax.

Check out the new website www.thetsidepodcast.com. While you're there, leave a comment and let her know what you are doing to manage your stress.

Song Of The Day: It's Tricky by Run DMC

Check Tawnya out as a featured guest on these podcasts:

Papa Geoff's America: "The T-Side" w/ Licensed Therapist & Podcast Host Tawnya D. (buzzsprout.com)

Da Hood Talks Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DaHoodTalksLiveShows/videos/1092026934651009

The Scenario Radio Show: https://youtu.be/KlNy6NkWEhc

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Music Credit:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week to close out Sexual Assault Awareness Month(SAAM), Tawnya talks with sisters Dee Marie and LaTonya Buford, founders of Moving4ward Ministries and VOSAS Magazine. They discuss the need to break the silence and the importance of education about this topic They also discuss victim blaming, sharing your story and finding the right type of support if you are a survivor of sexual abuse/assault. They give some tips on how to talk to your children or just be an ally for the survivor in your life. *TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains information that may be upsetting for some. If you would like to share your story or need support resources please reach out to Tawnya, Dee, or Latonya. We believe survivors!

Dee Marie:

IG: @_thedeemarie

Facebook: Dee Marie

Latonya Buford:

IG & Tik Tok: @lbuford2000

Facebook: Latonya Buford

Twitter: @llbuford2000

Moving4ward Ministries on IG and Twitter: @m4wdministries

VOSAS Magazine: http://issu.com/vosasllc

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Resources and Books:

National Sexual Violence Resource Center https://www.nsvrc.org/

Rape and Incest National Network https://www.rainn.org/

My Body Belongs To Me by Jill Starishevsky (ages 3-8)

The Right Touch by Sandy Kleven (ages 2-4)

The Swimsuit Lesson by Jon Holsten (ages 6-12)

Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect by Jayneen Sanders

The Courage To Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (book & workbook) by Ellen Bass

Song Of The Day: It's My Time by Kelly Price

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Credits:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tawnya is a huge Prince fan, so to honor the 5th anniversary of his death, Tawnya invited Debi Jenkins from Trivia Rewind on for a special episode of Purple Rain movie trivia! What are your favorite memories of Purple Rain? How many answers did you get right? CORRECTION: The comedy duo mentioned in question #8 should be Abbott and Costello, not Laurel and Hardy. Do you have any other corrections or additional fun facts about the movie you want to share? Leave a comment, review or send an email to [email protected].

Links and References:

Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne and others -- "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"

Prince and the Revolution 1st performance of Purple Rain at First Avenue (1983) Purple Rain 1983, Prince and The Revolution - The recording of

The Current article: https://blog.thecurrent.org/2016/08/33-years-ago-today-prince-played-purple-rain-for-the-first-time/?fbclid=IwAR1sikmQt4TIVTLQ8ezQJCrna9DktwDVqUJiJ0JANJlIpgt23bx-tjXfcz0

Remember Wendy and Lisa from Prince's 'Revolution' band? The were secretly married for many years

Chappelle's Show - Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories - Prince - Uncensored

Prince basketball concert clip reminds of Chappelle's Show skit

Follow Debi:

Instagram: @trivia_rewind

Website: https://triviarewind.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triviarewind

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Song(s) Of The Day: Redemption Song by Bob Marley and Let's Go Crazy by Prince

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Credits:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week Tawnya continues her conversation with make-up artist, Tennille McClain, of Angelic Faces Make-Up Artistry where she gives some great beauty tips and answers some listener questions including ways to update your look, what products work best on sensitive skin, how to apply your make-up and how long you should keep your make-up before throwing it out. She also talks about some of her favorite products and black owned cosmetic lines. Did you find this information helpful? Would you like for Tennille to do a live make-up demonstration? Let us know by leaving a review or reaching out to [email protected].

Products and companies mentioned in parts 1 and 2:

• Nettie Kelly Cosmetics - https://www.nkmakeupstudio.com/ (black owned)
• The LIp Bar - https://thelipbar.com/ (black owned)
• Juvia's Place - https://www.juviasplace.com/ (black owned)
• Mario Bedescu - https://www.mariobadescu.com/
• MAC Cosmetics - https://www.maccosmetics.com/
• Maybelline "Fit Me" Line - https://www.maybelline.com/collections/fitme
• Dermablend - https://www.juviasplace.com/
• The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid - https://theordinary.deciem.com/ca/rdn-hyaluronic-acid-2pct-b5-30ml.html

Follow My Guest:

Instagram: @angelicfacesmuartistry

Facebook: Tennille McClain

Website: https://www.angelicfacesmua.com/

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Song Of The Day: Lip Gloss by Lil Mama

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Credits:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In honor of Women's History Month, Tawnya is joined by Tennille McClain of Angelic Faces Make-Up Artistry to talk about all things beauty! In this episode they discuss how the beauty industry has evolved over the years, myths about wearing make-up, and why she feels like what she does is more than just "doing someone's make-up." Are you someone who wears make-up or is that too much extra work? Let us know by leaving a review or sending an email to [email protected].

Be sure to look out for part 2, where she gives some great beauty tips and answers some listener questions.

Products and companies mentioned in parts 1 and 2:

• Nettie Kelly Cosmetics - https://www.nkmakeupstudio.com/ (black owned)
• The LIp Bar - https://thelipbar.com/ (black owned)
• Juvia's Place - https://www.juviasplace.com/ (black owned)
• Mario Bedescu - https://www.mariobadescu.com/
• MAC Cosmetics - https://www.maccosmetics.com/
• Maybelline "Fit Me" Line - https://www.maybelline.com/collections/fitme
• Dermablend - https://www.juviasplace.com/
• The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid - https://theordinary.deciem.com/ca/rdn-hyaluronic-acid-2pct-b5-30ml.html

Follow My Guest:

Instagram: @angelicfacesmuartistry

Facebook: Tennille McClain

Website: https://www.angelicfacesmua.com/

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Email: [email protected]

Song Of The Day: Eat by Tobe Nwigwe

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Credits:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

March 14th is Pi(3.14) Day, but in St. Louis they celebrate all things related to their city because their area code is 314. Tawnya did a bonus episode to talk about the top three things she loves about St. Louis: the food, the culture and the Arch. Have you ever been to St. Louis? What did you like about it? Did you try some of the "St. Louis" foods? Let her know by leaving a comment or reach out on Instagram @t_sidepodcast

Song Of The Day: Country Grammar by Nelly

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Credits:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week Tawnya's, brother, DeMarco, is back and bringing all the laughs as they talk about their mom and how she had a vocabulary all her own. Tune in to hear all of the crazy things she used to say like "scrumpdillyicious." Also, find out why DeMarco says she should stay away from bubble gum. LOL What do you think about the things their mom said? Did your mom have things that only she would say? Let them know. Leave a comment or send an email to [email protected].

Song Of The Day: Mama Used To Say by Junior

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Credits:

Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4745-freestylah

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tawnya is back to kick off Season 2! She will be talking about what she's been up to during her break and talk about the upcoming season and changes to the podcast. She will also share facts related to Black History and Heart Health Month. She also introduces a new segment "Does that make me old?"

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Song Of The Day: Welcome Back by Mase

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Freestylah by Alexander Nakarada

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