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By Electra Telesford and Norah Yahya
The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
In this episode the Two Bearded Ladies discuss the culture shifting plastic surgery procedure, Brazilian Butt Lifts! From what the procedure actually entails to the shockingly dangerous complications than can arise, the ladies ask "is it really worth it?".
The ladies are back and this time they are taking a deep-dive into the history of skin bleaching & colorism. From the practices start in ancient times to its sinister turn with the advent of colonialization and imperialism. Listen to them discuss notorious celebrity skin-bleachers and the socio-economic advantages the practice has on everyday people. The Two Bearded ladies drop comedy gems and insightful info! A must listen episode!
Hosts, Norah Yahya & Electra Telesford take a deep dive into the history of eyebrows! From ancient Egyptian's obsession with looking like gods to the "eyebrow wigs" made of mice pelts in the victorian era.
The ladies also jump into the eyebrow trends that popped off from the creation of social media. Make sure to follow, like and subscribe!
In this episode hosts, Norah Yahya & Electra Telesford sit down to discuss their personal histories with body hair.
Our favorite Two Bearded Ladies sit down to talk about the history of corsets! From their rise in Europe to their presence on social media, today. Norah recounts her experience using a waist trainer & detox teas while Electra still has some doubts. Do they really work? Why do Spanx always roll down? The ladies snatch history in another great episode!
The ladies sit down to discuss Blackfishing, non-black women pretending to be Black online for social clout and financial gain!
Hosts Norah Yahya & Electra Telesford breakdown the recent history of the phenomenon and take to task celebrities who have been accused of Blackfishing (we're looking at your Rita Ora, Danileigh and Kim Kardashian!). Listen up as the ladies dig deep into the commodification of Black culture.
The Two Bearded Ladies, Norah Yahya & Electra Telesford, sit down to discuss the history of toxic makeup. From the use of arsenic in the 1500s to carcinogenic parabens found in todays beauty products, the ladies hilariously discuss how far we all go for beauty.
Make sure to follow them on IG:@Electra_Telly @MissYahya
Norah Yahya is an upcoming comedian and producer in New York City. Originally hailing from DC, she has performed at Gotham Comedy Club, Carolines and various shows around New York City drawing inspiration from her crazy, character-filled family; and all things current, feminine, and political. She co-hosts a show at The Stand called Two Bearded Ladies
Electra Telesford is a comedian that hails from Brooklyn New York. She is known for her ultra-quick quips and astute, absurdist, observational humor that focuses on intersectional identities. She has been featured in the Women In Comedy Festival: Presented by HBO. She has also written for Marsai Martin's Tiny Talk Show on Quibi. She currently co-hosts Two Bearded Ladies at The Stand Comedy Club.
In this episode, our hilarious hosts, Electra Telesford and Norah Yahya discuss the history of depilatory creams; their personal histories with the products and the hazardous side-effects. If you've ever used Nair or Veet, this episode is for you!
Make sure to follow them on IG:@Electra_Telly @MissYahya
Norah Yahya is an upcoming comedian and producer in New York City. Originally hailing from DC, she has performed at Gotham Comedy Club, Carolines and various shows around New York City drawing inspiration from her crazy, character-filled family; and all things current, feminine, and political. She co-hosts a show at The Stand called Two Bearded Ladies
Electra Telesford is a comedian that hails from Brooklyn New York. She is known for her ultra-quick quips and astute, absurdist, observational humor that focuses on intersectional identities. She has been featured in the Women In Comedy Festival: Presented by HBO. She has also written for Marsai Martin's Tiny Talk Show on Quibi. She currently co-hosts Two Bearded Ladies at The Stand Comedy Club.
The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.