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It's our end of the year review.

We dish on the political and cultural events that piqued our interest. Imagine Barbara Walters' "Most Fascinating People of the Year" list, but more... "oooh girl."

We dish out our Roses of 2017.

We dish out our Thorns of 2017.

And then we also rebuke some things that took place in 2017, because "oooh girl" we can't bring that energy into 2018.

Basically we rebuked Sophia The Robot because sis needs a wig. And men. Because men have 404 Error'd all year long.

Be better Sophia and mens!

Also, luckily for you we're the one podcast that didn't include Bitcoin hot takes -- keep ya Coinbase, Binance, Genesis, Minecraft'ing arbitrage to yourselves!

We hope you've enjoyed and that you continue to support us in 2018. Spread the GOOD NEWS of the Two Wise Jawns \(^_^)/

Happy Holidays! Habari Gani!? Blessings!

Recorded Friday December 22, 2017.

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"She's Gotta Have It" was Spike Lee's insightful 1986 film about a liberated woman extolling her self-expression and reclaiming her time!

..by wasting other people's tehe.

Why must dating always be so zero-sum!

This episode we discuss the 2017 take on "She's Gotta Have It" which premiered on Netflix Thanksgiving Day as a series.

Thanks to Nola Darling, we deep dive into the themes of sexuality, relationships, compromise, feminist mystique, millennial angst, gentrification, and more.

And of course we rank our favorite suitors of hers -- Opal, Mars, Jamie, Greer.

Finally, we apologize for excluding Lady Raqueletta Moss from the narrative. She was in the notes! We got carried away Iyanla'ing Nola and blocked our blessings.

HOT TOPICS:

- Migrant crisis and stability vacuum facilitate slavery in Libya and the region.

- Morgan's prediction that Rihanna would marry Prince Harry is false (for now). He's decided on another sis of the diaspora, Miss Meghan Markle.

- Naya Rivera is a domestic abuser -- Santana Lopez would not go out like this... okay she would, but still.

- David Ortunga is waving his Men's Rights flag -- wins primary custody of his and Jennifer Hudson's child.

- We didn't realize Joyner Lucas was black during the recording, but our kvetch remains the same... he didn't give the black POV the range!

- Ann Curry sipped champagne and the finest Beluga caviar upon the news of Matt Lauer's termination from The Today Show.

- Kim Kardashian is the Social Justice Warrior we need -- hired a top lawyer for Cyntoia Brown.

- Lt. General Michael Flynn dropped names! Means nothing. Trump is the Teflon Don apparently.

- The House and Senate passed the GOP Tax Plan and it's peak Republican.

Recorded Sunday, December 3, 2017.

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“I wish I can be a basketball wife without being a basketball wife.” - a listener, a jawn.

Have we been doing this all wrong?

By "we," we mean us independent ladies everywhere.

By "this," we mean life sis.

Were we fed a lie? Is working a scam? Are "gold diggers" the true wokes?

Morg and Shan posit on whether or not feminist ideals are for us.

Draya and Diana Ross may have the true blueprint for success. A CONCEPT.

Genevieve Jones, Shala Monroque, Sherri Brewer -- we speak your names!

The Elizabeth Taylor way or Sheryl Sandberg way? STEP OUT or LEAN IN? Amber Rose or Rosalind Brewer? Can we do it all? Or was that a lie too? Lol we dunno! We don’t have the answers, we just talk a lot.

Also we apologize in advance for the utter tackiness of this entire episode, but ya know, it was a truth on our hearts!

HOT TOPICS:

- This time last year in Episode 18 we discussed our favorite films from the 90s and had a whole moment about Cher Horowitz risking her life to prevent muddying her Alaïa dress, and girl, same! This time around we are saying RIP to the great Azzedine Alaïa. Thank you creating such beautiful clothing for women and knowing that a beautiful dress must play the supporting role to the woman who wears it. #ThisIsAnAlaia

- Mass shootings, massively problematic.

- Prayers for Tyrese and all others on crisis.

- Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian got married in New Orleans on Thursday and it was quite the affair. Shan appreciates how none of her homegirls got plus ones, cause whew! The guest list was tight! #NoHusbandsAllowed

- Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga (a.k.a Punk) couldn't find the range after 10 years and a child and a Harvard degree!

- Meek Mill sentenced to serve a multiple year prison sentence -- sparks discourse on the penal justice system, urban blight, and yes, slavery. Also Jay-Z is tiyad of Philly negroes, honestly, truly. But he finna support them. Good job Roc Nation.

- The Democrats are slowly reclaiming their time via the 2017 November election. Larry Krasner crushes Republican Beth Grossman in Philadelphia race for district attorney. Danica Roem becomes first transgender person elected to the Virginia legislature; beating a republican incumbent. Ravi Bhalla becomes the first Sikh mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey.

- Meanwhile the Republicans are committed to detailing the important differences between ephebophilia and pedophilia, because "Roy Moore's pro-life and a GOOD GUY."

- Papa John's is tackier than us.

- Blake Shelton is People's Sexiest Man of the Year because 2017.

- Terry Crews has the time and is taking names -- Russell Simmons mind your creep.

- Sarah Silverman is better at defending her trash male friends (Louis C.K.), than Lena Dunham (Murray Miller).

- A new week, a new man touches some unsuspecting person with his penis, so we're just going to put the entire male population in rice.

Recorded Sunday, November 19, 2017.

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Our theme this week is the hot topic the past few weeks -- Harvey Weinstein. Or rather what Harvey Weinstein's actions inform us of exploitative and predatory power and sexual dynamics.

We dive into the pervasive culture that many accurately describe as "rape culture" and how it isn't just "Hollywood." It's every industry, every social arena.

It isn't just Harvey Weinstein.

Many women and men have had experiences similar hence the recent #MeToo social campaign.

We posit, thanks to a male peer of ours, that perhaps the hashtag should be less focused on the victims, but rather focused on those unknowingly and/or knowingly complicit -- #GuiltyAsCharged.

Accountability, introspection, empathy, and awareness would make the world a better place!

HOT TOPICS:

- Trump, already record holder for most uncouth POTUS of recent history, tries to beat his weekly record by offending Gold Star military families.

- Niger attack is this administration's Benghazi.

- Mogadishu, Somalia suffers monstrously deadly terrorist attack.

- Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'Oir tie the knot - CLASS! #TheManeEvent

- Azealia Banks is a TRUTH TELLER. Don't believe the slander. RZA admits she was spat on at party with Russell Crowe last year.

- Girl Scouts finally get the Eagle Scout program that many Boy Scouts have enjoyed for generations - progress! Now we just have to get the Boy Scouts to learn to sell dem cookies - entrepreneurship!

Recorded Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Sorry guys! We're going to blame this on Morgan's jet lag subsconsiously trying to etch Shannon out! Version of this episode uploaded yesterday was just Morgan talking to herself. Smh! Enjoy the actual episode!

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Are you a "nag"? Or are you simply emotionally labored?

Last week the internet blazed atwitter with conversations and think-pieces on "Emotional Labor" as the result of an article by Gemma Hartley written for Harper's Bazaar called "Women Aren't Nags - We're Fed Up."

Emotional Labor is the process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the the emotional requirements of a job or task.

Essentially women, particularly those in heterosexual relationships, are TIYAD. Overworked. Underpaid. And still expected to cook dinner for the family even though her husband got home from work two hours before her. #SKRESSED.

We explore the dynamic and pose questions related to the phenomenon of "emotional labor" and why it seems women are the only ones experiencing it.

Is it a biological gender difference? Do women care about the details more so than men? Is it a communication issue? Is it an acceptance issue? Are women doomed to be stressed!?

We discuss that and more!

HOT TOPICS:

- Unfortunately we didn't get to touch on Harvey Weinstein and the predatory nature of the rich and powerful [men], but will next week. Important.

- Trump vs. NFL vs. Puerto Rico.

- Is the government regressing on reproductive rights (Birth Control), social welfare (CHIP), and 1st amendment?

- Is the 2nd amendment the true law of America? via Las Vegas shooting and NRA.

- All of the Kardashians are preggers - congrats to Khloe the most!

- Is Cam Newton sexist for questioning a female sports reporter's knowledge of routes? Is sports reporter Jourdan Rodrigue racist?

- RIP AIM! AOL Instant Messenger is retiring its services this year. Shout out your screen name from childhood and tag us!

Recorded Sunday, October 8, 2017.

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We really wanted to name this episode "Due North was excellent" or "I hate slavery!!!!," but alas, shout out to Crenshaw! Or is it Compton? Or South Central? Listen, we aren't from L.A.

This episode is a recap of season 2 of Insecure!

Our thoughts. Our concerns (mostly for the genitals of the characters). Our joy.

Issa. Molly. Tiffany. Kelli. Lawrence. Daniel. Frieda. Tasha. Aparna. Lil Rel.

Therapy. Career woes. Relationship woes. Friend woes. Life bops!

SEGMENTS:

This episode we brought back our forgotten segment "The Kanye Whisper" (#YeWhisper) which we devoted to Hurricane Harvey breakout stars - burgeoning #ProblematicFav Melania Trump and her STILETTO PUMPS IN THE FLOOD disaster relief fashions; and to the "saint of Houston," Joel Osteen.

HOT TOPICS:

- Sloane Stephens wins US Open.

- Cardi B & Offset are Shannon's NYFW goals. #LetUsPrayForShan

- Common & Angela Rye are the Newly Wokes new favorite couple.

- The Gap blessed us with Cher & Future duet in their new commercial.

- NYFW happened in the backdrop of Rihanna takeover -- FENTY BEAUTY

- Jemele Hill vs. ESPN vs. The White House

- Selena Gomez' longtime friend Francia Raisa donated her kidney to the singer, who suffers with Lupas.

- Kevin Hart gave us a preemptive apology for something every woman knew he was guilty of months ago. Meanwhile his mistress is the "Jigsaw" of celebrity philandering men. Stay woke or she'll expose ya!

And that's that on that, enjoy!

Recorded Sunday, September 17, 2017.

In Episode 16 from last fall the Two Wise Jawns predicted that Trump would win the 2016 presidential election due to an uprising of disgruntled white Americans feeling "identity-less" and a quiet subset of white Americans feeling a slow creep toward "minority" status.

Sad!™ that our playful banter manifested into the socio-political clusterfcuk that has been 2017, but let's discuss.

Now on the heels of the protests turned fatal riots at Charlottesville, VA, what does it all mean, this "Rise of a Nation" so to speak?

What is #UniteTheRight and all of the factions under its umbrella?

Why are they discontented?

Should we care?

Do they seem more emboldened or is the media granting the KKKBros, The Donald, Manosphere, etc.. sub-Reddits more visibility than necessary?

We have our hot takes, share yours!

Comment on our Facebook page under this post, Tweet us at @TwoWiseJawns, comment on SoundCloud, or email us [email protected]. Cheers!

HOT TOPICS:

- Conor McGregor is a fine looking Irish sir who didn't have the range! Congratulations to Floyd Mayweather!

- Steve Bannon is out. Omarosa will be the last diva standing in the Trump cabinet. #BlackGirlMagic? tehe.

- Kim Kardashian gotta let Jeffree Star go. Sis just continue taking Coretta Scott-King glamour shots with little North in Interview Magazine.

- Amy Schumer tried it! No seriously she tried to negotiate her worth with Netflix and got a pay bump! Not mad at that! She did try it though.. you're not on the same level as Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. Let's not taint the #WageGap narrative.

- Taylor Swift is still a scammer from Allentown, Pennsylvania :). Shockingly Morg, a perennial Swift hatah, thinks LWYMMD is kewt, while Shan, #1 Swift fan, claims the song is "trash!"

- Once again Jay-Z reminds Kanye that they have a lovely business partnership, but will never be BFFLs :(

Recorded Sunday, August 27, 2017.

What determines if a relationship is successful? When is "a list" or standards self-care vs. entitled? Should relations be defined immediately or grow into something more organically? Goal-setting? Does it matter?

Really depends on whatcha want. We discuss.

HOT TOPICS:

- Chris Pratt and Anna Faris didn't have the range and it feelsbadman.

- Quantasia Sharpton will not be ignored Usher! Claim her!

- Jay-Z's Moonlight video hot takes.

- Scaramucci was a brief moment in time. Ase!

-HBO's Confederate illumines sum tings in current sociopolitical climate.

-Rihanna at Crop Over looking deliciously thicc; Beyonce skating looking deliciously thicc; Kobe Bryant on Instagram looking like a whole snack #ThiccMamba <3

-Speaking of snacks, Disney's choice for live-action Jafar, Marwan Kenzari, finally exposes Aladdin for the scammer he truly is. #TeamJafar

Recorded Monday August 7, 2017.

The nearly thirty-somethings and the thirty-somethings have turned into the people we used to hate -- HATERS.

We're now the angry oldhead mumbling in the corner whilst the youngins juju on the beat.

Are we all Joe Budden?

Are we Clint Eastwood?

Are we curmudgeonly and crotchety?

Short answer. Yes.

The Two Wise Jawns discuss pop culture consumption and multi generational shared spaces. Do we pass the baton and age out gracefully? Or persist long enough to become 70 year old POTUS with Twitter fingas?

Short answer. Yes.

Hot Topics:

- Sean Spicer resigned and perhaps regained some dignity.

- Girls Trip movie is a hoot!

- John Mayer is a scammer and Nike doesn't like it.

- Sessions thought Trump was a true bigot, but Trump is just a true Twitter hater. Sessions sad.

- Deray is Bad Ape in a blue vest.

- Disney chooses Aladdin cast.

- Chance The Rapper saves Soundcloud and us!

Recorded Monday July 24, 2017.

A white nationalist, white supremacist, and Nazi walk into a bar.. and together start a riot at Litchfield's classiest female prison.

Jk! The blacks and latinx incited it! Tehe.

This episode we deliver our two cents on season 5 of Netflix's Orange Is The New Black!

Will Maria and Gloria ever reunite with their kids?

Will Flaritza break Youtube MUA records?

Will Taystee get justice for Poussey?

Will Red and Blanca rival Obama and Biden as best bromance ever?

Will Piper and Alex tie the knot in tall women bliss?

Will the white racists and latinx take their joint premium coffee venture on the road?

And more OITNB hot takes!

HOT TOPICS:

- Prayers up for Dream Kardashian! Rob is in crisis; Chyna has never cared. Water is wet.

- Rihanna found an Arabian boo. Naomi Campbell isn't pleased, but we are!

- Nelsan Ellis a.k.a. True Blood's Lafayette passed. Rest In Power :(

- NRA released a spicy commercial! Has the gorls shook.

- NPR tweeted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th and exposed MAGA enthusiasts' true colors.

- Chris Christie is a beach loving; people hating troll ;)

- Ivanka Trump found a seat at the table at the 2017 G20 summit!

- Kylie & Kendall Jenner have the nerve; never the range. Their shirts pissed off sweet, sweet Sharon Osbourne :(

- Blue Ivy is top 5 mumble rapper of 2017. Deserves her spot on the XXL Freshman Class cover right next to Asahd Tuck Khaled.

- Jay-Z released 4:44 and everyone is a financial advisor, marriage counselor, and hip hop critic. Bless up!

Recorded Sunday July, 9 2017.