Two Wise Jawns

It's getting, scary?

There’s a primal division happening in our nation. What’s the foundational chasm?

What's the cause of the apparent discontent?

Why are "conservatives" seemingly more acutely purpose-driven to a singular value-system in a way that "liberals" appear to not be? What is the "conservative" value-system? Who are their modern-day role models? What does it mean to be Republican? To be Democrat? What is America's unifying value system? Is there one? Is it unifying -- was it ever meant to be, truly?

Since our last recording there have been heinous acts of mass gun violence perpetrated against Black elders in Buffalo, New York, elementary school children in Uvalde, Texas, as well as instances of indiscriminate neighborhood gun violence across the country.

It's devastating.

In this episode we attempt to understand some of the "how," "why," and "what now."

Stay strong jawns.

Recorded Saturday, May 21, 2022.

A hot topics rundown you know you wished someone deep-dived the way you liked. Don't fear. You favorite jawns are here. From The Oscars to Thr Grammy's to "the slap" to BLM scandal.

Episode 80 fresh off the presses delving into "the manosphere" à la the infamous Fresh & Fit Podcast.

We previously discussed the state of dating among the straights in episode 76 and now we are deep-diving into the content and lives of probably the biggest and most problematic men in the dating podcasting space: Fresh & Fit, a podcast co-hosted by Myron Gaines and Walter Weekes.

Their podcast and platform is aimed at helping men navigate women, fitness, and finances. They host podcasts and produce content on these topics for YouTube and Patreon, and offer coaching on social media and dating.

While these two have mastered the art of going viral, their perspective on women and dating is kinda myopic and not conducive to helping any man successfully connect with the woman he desires.

We promise *balance* is most fulfilling.

Tune in if you're curious about two old broads' perspectives on this rather contentious subject... take our red pill!!!

In this episode, we also chat about the Russia Ukraine conflict, Kanye, Joe Rogan, The Batman, and Florida/Texas LGBT policy.

Recorded March 2022.

WHAT A YEAR.

It's been a minute, but the panny had your favorite jawns in its grips!

In this episode, we talk about some of that. And specifically about the role of friendships and community in the adult (30+) phase of our lives -- our experiences and realizations with loneliness, isolation, disconnectedness, etc. Let's get a little vulnerable

Let us know how you feel on Twitter, IG, email. We appreciate your engagement and feedback... and reprimand -- keep us in line!

HOT TOPICS:

- Rest well Andre Leon Talley, as well as, Bob Saget, Betty White, Ronnie Spector, and Sidney Poitier.

- Kanye West and Julia Fox are spectacle.

- Britney Spears check-in.

- Black Hollywood sees Meagan Good and Devon Franklin, and Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa evolve into the next chapter #Divorce

Recorded Thursday, January 20, 2022.

We're taking a break from our "Uncomfortable Truths" series to discuss a thought politic permeating the news cycle for some time now: CRITICAL RACE THEORY.

Dun dun dun...

What is it? Why are politicians, cable talking heads, and all in-between discussing it so readily? Why is there such backlash? Where did the term come from? Why is it resulting in myriad interpretations and misrepresentations? And more!

Critical race theory is a legal framework developed at Harvard Law School circa late 70s via legal scholars Derrick Bell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Richard Delgado, among others. It uncovers the intersections that exist between racial prejudice and legal systems/policies. Lucky for our loyal listenrs, Shan is a lawyer, so we can break it down.

HOT TOPICS:

- The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics ensue in 2021. Shan is over the moon because Jamaica does Jamaica tings in track & field.

- Billionaires go to space while their ex-wives try to reverse wealth inequity.

- Morg's girls Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Weisz, and Florence Pugh PERFORMED in Black Widow! ScarJo will sue Disney all the same.

- DaBaby is childish. This is why we're team Lil Nas X.

- Virgil Abloh is awarded a seat at the LVMH table. Somewhere Kanye is shaking while reworking Donda.

Editor's Correction: Post-production The Jawns learned that Simone Biles did in fact compete in and win bronze for her performance in the women's balance beam after pulling out of other events at the Tokyo Olympics, citing mental health issues.

Recorded Monday, August 2, 2021.

In episode 77 we're digging into Uncomfortable Truth #4!

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE!

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: You're Probably Not Beautiful

What is beauty? It is the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit; exciting/arousing aesthetic pleasure.

Hm. In today's episode, we level-set and honor the divergent experiences of those across the beauty spectrum. From those who absolutely align with "the beauty standard" to those who meet "the status quo" and to those who are many deviations below what "aesthetically titillates" the masses.

Where you fall on that spectrum absolutely affects your level of desirability, not only in romantic entanglements but also in friendships, in professional opportunities, in your everyday experience receiving smiles on the street, or feeling utterly invisible to everyone with whom you interact.

These intersections of beauty liaise racism, to featurism, to hair texture-ism, to colorism, to what "Black Pillers" of the manosphere have coined as "lookism," to ableism, to fatphobia, to height-ism, and to all in-between.

"nah. ugly has always been a violent construct. Those deemed as ugly are oppressed people. So dark skinned people, Disabled people, disfigured/burnt people, little people etc. Ugly people have been subjected to state sanctioned violence including the death penalty" -- @obaa_boni/Twitter

We're seemingly on pulse as David Brooks of the New York Times recently published an article, "Why is it okay to be mean to the ugly?"

Short answer: It is not. But, hold on tight we're going to explore why it happens! And perhaps, the privileges associated with being "pretty/handsome."

HOT TOPICS:

- Biden signs Juneteenth bill in the midst of a quarter of the country's states canceling the study of "critical race theory" ...hm.

- NBA Playoffs -- damn you Sixers!

- High on the Hog documentary series on Netflix detailing the history of African American foodways and cuisine is fantastic.

- Supreme Court vs. Philadelphia vs. Catholic Adoption Agency vs. Gay Rights

- In The Heights has unnerved the Afro-Latino Black-Latino community.

- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is OBSCENE! And the voice for those who have been "canceled." One day the Two Wise Jawns will duel her and Candance Owens in a "Black girl hot take-off"!

* We inadvertently refer to Akwaeke Emezi as she/her on the episode. We want to acknowledge that their pronouns are they/them.

* Also, if you happen to listen Demi Lovato... sorry as well!

Recorded Thursday, June 17, 2021.

In episode 76 let's call an audible and highlight that in 2021 there seems to be an apparent chasm in male and female romantic and/or interpersonal relationships. Not for all, but for an acute many.

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE!

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: After looking at the landscape of “experts” in the online dating sphere and the discussions about dating online we have come to the conclusion that straight people are struggling. Is it the inherent dimorphism of the hoomans? Is it the lack of empathy on all sides? Is it biological imperatives? Is it lack of incentives? Is it unrealistic expectations? Is it "it is what it is"?

From YouTube dating coaches such as Kevin Samuels to manosphere deep forums like The Red Pill to Twitter clapbacks of "pick mes" and "simps" to the ladies of Reddit indulging Female Dating Strategy threads, the world of dating and attracting a mate has become more convoluted than ever for a plentiful many.

You know we Two Wise Jawns are here to unpack the "why." We're millennials so our frame of reference focuses there -- Gen Z listeners hit up Tik Tok for more relatable content :)

HOT TOPICS:

- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99, which is impressive because he looked about 187.

- Rest in Power DMX.

- The Derek Chauvin trail continues.

- Khole Kardashian and unrealistic beauty standards.

- Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors is a Marxist living the luxe life!

- Deshaun Watson did whatever they said he did.

Recorded Sunday, April 11, 2021.

In episode 76 we'll be chatting about how comfortable we should be in professional settings.

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE!

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: How much of your whole self should you bring to the workplace?

HOT TOPICS:

- Suez Canal bottleneck was a fun 1600s moment, ya know.

- Vaccines on the rise, and sadly, so are mass shootings -- Atlanta, Boulder, etc,

- Amazon News adopted a sassy Twitter persona...

- Lil Nas X is the pop girl we've been waiting for!

- Derrick Jaxn (Jackson), Quavo & Saweetie... cheating galore!

Recorded Saturday, March 27, 2021.

We're not right.

We've left you hanging for far too long.

But we are alive and well and kicking off our 2021 with a series of episodes we're calling "Uncomfortable Truths."

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE!

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: Your privilege comes at a cost.

In episode 74 we'll be chatting about what it means when the oppressed becomes the oppressor, and how one can be both at once.

HOT TOPICS:

- Oprah clarifying clarifyingly with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

- Piers Morgan unraveled as a result

- The House Democrats passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill

- Andra Day channeled Billie Holiday and won the things!

- Prayers over Calabasas (Wyoming) for our brother in cray Kanye

Recorded Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

2020 holiday season is here and, wow, what a year. We'll see you in 2021! In the meantime let's politic politics. Let's go Joe!

Recorded Sunday, December 6, 2020.