Uncut and Unfiltered

Social media has become an essential part of this generation. Tune in while we go in depth about the effects of social media.

Surprise shawtyy!! This long awaited episode is the first of a new season and era for Uncut and Unfiltered. In this episode, Aliya and Taylor discuss where they have been (at college) and how it’s going for them. They get into their social lives, education, and much more. And they promise to be consistent… finally.

In this long long overdue podcast, Aliya and Taylor explain what they’ve been up to since their last upload. The duo discuss college (and announce where they will be attending!), senioritis, and Will Smith/Chris Rock. This short and sweet episode also includes the shifts Aliya and Taylor plan on making in upcoming podcast episodes (big things planned). Slay!

In this short-but-sweet, episode, Aliya and Taylor answer your burning questions. Topics range from their opinions on Phoebe Bridgers to love and societal norms. This episode is opinionated and laid back but covers a multitude heavy topics that Aliya and Taylor would only ever talk about in therapy.

In this stripped back podcast, Aliya and Taylor switch things up. As opposed to their regular social justice based episodes, the duo instead talk about themselves and their senior year of high school and much more. This episode can best be described as a laid back FaceTime call with Aliya and Taylor. From semi contreversial topics such as the problem with Harry Styles, short people slander, and cancel culture— this episode truly is Unfiltered.

In this episode Aliya(she/her) and Taylor(she/they) sit down with a special guest, Lily Werner(she/they) and discuss the LGBTQ+ community. They discuss everything, including their own experiences as members and allies of the community. The three engage in an important and emotional conversation about performative activism, pronouns, and much more! Happy Pride Month! PSA: There is a cutoff at the end and we forgot to do a proper outro, so don’t worry you aren’t missing anything!

In this unique episode Aliya and Taylor play snippets of every song off of Ctrl by SZA and give their opinions. As huge SZA fans both Aliya and Taylor are very passionate about her entire album- making this episode a fun listen. They laugh and cry as they speak their minds and give opinions no one asked for:) PSA: This is for entertainment purposes only!! Aliya and Taylor are not professional music critics.

In this episode Aliya and Taylor answer your questions and give some insight into black hair. As they explore the topic, Aliya and Taylor talk about their own conflicting experiences with learning to love their hair. From discussing protective hairstyles to walking through a typical wash day- Aliya and Taylor make one thing clear: Don’t touch our hair.

In this episode Aliya and Taylor are joined by Kelsey Lelei(@daydreams podcast on Spotify)! The trio discuss performative activism and are extremely passionate about the topic. From Tik Tok trends to dealing with your racist boyfriend, they dive into everything! This episode is one for the books.

In this episode, Aliya and Taylor tackle racial preferences. From people claiming to only like one race to fetishizing them, the duo call some of y’all OUT. They also talk about what it’s like dating at a PWI(or lack thereof) as black women. Topics such as Chris Evans, black hair, and the Kardashians are all mentioned in this juicy episode!