Wait! Don't Do It!

Bad mixes. Empty dance floors. That one dude who requests Bad Bunny… again. In this special episode, Raffi hits the decks with DJ Melina to explore the rhythm, representation, and realness of Latino nightlife. From women fighting for space in a male-dominated DJ scene to the art of curating music that actually reflects the community, they break down how sound becomes identity—and how first-gen Latinos are reclaiming the party.

✨ No NuNu this week, but she’ll be back next week—so don’t change that dial.

✨ Keep up with DJ Melina (@melina.polaris) and Goza Events (@gozaevents)!

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About the Show: Hosted by drag queen NuNu Paris and comedian Raffi, Wait! Don’t Do It! is the unfiltered comedy podcast where queer POC from DC break down the mess of modern life. From dating apps and workplace chaos to culture, politics, and pop drama, NuNu and Raffi remind you what not to do while keeping it hilarious, shady, and real. Each episode delivers hot takes, a lesson you didn’t know you needed, and a game that might just expose you.

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The girls are fighting again. In this Hot Topics deep dive, NuNu Paris and Raffi break down the latest chapter in the Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj rap wars, from chart beefs to shady subs that turned timelines into battlefields. Who is really winning the culture war, and what does this drama say about the state of female rap today?

Then we pivot from rap beef to DC chaos with the U.S. government shutdown. What it means for workers, why it keeps happening, and how everyday people are caught in the middle. Expect shade, history, and plenty of DC perspective.

🎙 Welcome to Wait! Don’t Do It!, where we remind our listeners what NOT to do… and this time, it’s don’t be the headlines.

✨ Listen & Stream + Get Tickets: 🔗 linktr.ee/waitdontdoit

✨ Follow us on social: @waitdontdoitpodcast @reggaetonbrunchdc ✨ Follow the hosts: @NuNuPariss @WaitRaffi

About the Show: Hosted by drag queen NuNu Paris and comedian Raffi, Wait! Don’t Do It! is the unfiltered comedy podcast where queer POC from DC break down the mess of modern life. From dating apps and workplace chaos to culture, politics, and pop drama, NuNu and Raffi remind you what not to do while keeping it hilarious, shady, and real. Each episode delivers hot takes, a lesson you did not know you needed, and a game that might just expose you.

#nunuparis #raffi #wddipodcast #waitdontdoit #queerpodcast #pocpodcast

Wait! Don’t Cuss Out Your Boss

Work stress. Awkward emails. That boss who schedules Friday 4:59 pm meetings. In this episode, NuNu Paris and Raffi tackle the chaos of modern work culture—DC edition. From burnout and quiet quitting to the “Great Stay,” we break down what it means to set boundaries without going viral for all the wrong reasons. Plus, our new game Quiet Quit or Capitol Quit? brings the drama with real-life workplace exits that will have you screaming I QUIT… or quietly muting Slack forever.

🎙 Welcome to our podcast, where we remind our listeners what NOT to do… and this time, we’re talking about cussing out your boss.

✨ Listen & Stream + Get Tickets: 🔗 linktr.ee/waitdontdoit

✨ Follow us on social: @waitdontdoitpodcast @reggaetonbrunchdc

✨ Follow the hosts: @NuNuPariss @WaitRaffi

About the Show: Hosted by drag queen NuNu Paris and comedian Raffi, Wait! Don’t Do It! is the unfiltered comedy podcast where queer POC from DC break down the mess of modern life. From dating apps and workplace chaos to culture, politics, and pop drama, NuNu and Raffi remind you what not to do while keeping it hilarious, shady, and real. Each episode delivers hot takes, a lesson you didn’t know you needed, and a game that might just expose you.

#nunuparis #raffi #wddipodcast #waitdontdoit #queerpodcast #pocpodcast

From Jaden Smith running fashion houses to the Parent Trap reunion we didn’t know we needed, this week NuNu Paris & Raffi dive into the headlines serving chaos, nostalgia, and scandal.

We’re talking:

✨ Jaden Smith’s new role at Lobito

✨ Parent Trap reunion on DWTS

✨ Cardi B’s 4th pregnancy + Stefon Diggs’ growing family

✨ The heartbreaking story of Trey Reed in Mississippi

✨ Jeffree Star’s comeback era

✨ Kamala Harris’ new book 107 Days

✨ Windsor Castle’s Epstein/Trump protest images

✨ Plus a quick gag over the Camp Rock 3 announcement

It’s giving rollercoaster: pop culture, politics, tragedy, and mess — all in one episode.

👉 Stream now and remember: Wait… don’t do everything the headlines tell you.

🎧 Listen to the FULL episode and all past seasons on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/waitdontdoit 💖

Gaslight. Gatekeep. Ragebait. The words didn’t even exist in our daily vocab until the internet shoved them down our throats. Just like D.C. nightlife — same bars, same playlists, same DJs, same “new” bar that closes in six months. In this episode, NuNu Paris & Raffi ask: are we living in a copy-paste culture where nothing feels fresh anymore?

It’s messy, it’s current, it’s cultural—welcome to Wait! Don’t Copy & Paste!

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🎧 Listen to the FULL episode and all past seasons on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/waitdontdoit 💖

Crocs? We’ve worn them. We’ve judged them. And sometimes… we’ve defended them. This week, NuNu Paris & Raffi bring in fashion storyteller Dani (@the_Blonde_cat_lady, theblondecatlady.com) to settle the ultimate debate: are Crocs a crime against fashion—or the underdog hero of footwear?

From runway-ready collabs that cost more than your rent to the questionable charm of those little shoe charms, we’re unpacking why Crocs keep crawling back into our closets… and our hearts. Is it irony, peak comfort culture, or just a collective cry for help?

Plus, Dani puts us to the test in Croc or Not?, the game that proves some fashion crimes can’t be unseen.

If you’ve ever side-eyed a stranger’s shoes, worn something “ugly-cute” on purpose, or just need an excuse to justify your comfort obsession—this one’s for you. Don’t trip… unless you’re in platform Crocs.

💡 “Fashion is pain. Crocs are… whatever the opposite of pain is.”

Subscribe now and follow @nunupariss, @waitraffi & @the_Blonde_cat_lady on IG!

🎧 Listen to the FULL episode and all past seasons on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/waitdontdoit 💖

Chaos? We’ve lived it. We’ve dodged it. And sometimes… we’ve caused it. This week, NuNu Paris & Raffi break down how to keep your cool when the universe, politics, and your social calendar are all trying you at once.

From Mercury Retrograde turning texts into disasters, to Trump’s DC takeover feeling like a low-budget horror sequel, to the whiplash of going from Market Days glitter to back-to-reality blues, we’re unpacking how to survive the chaos without becoming the villain in your own story. Is it all bad luck—or are we just living through Freakier Friday?

Plus, we test our composure in two games: Chill or Spill?, where we decide if wild scenarios deserve zen energy or full dramatics, and DC or Dictator?, the shocking trivia game that proves truth is stranger than fiction.

If you’ve ever been ghosted during retrograde, rerouted by the National Guard, or just felt like life had you in the splash zone—this one’s for you. Don’t lose your cool… unless it’s funny.

💡 “In retrograde, even your patience is in reverse.”

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🎧 Listen to the FULL episode and all past seasons on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/waitdontdoit 💖

Thinking of moving to the nation’s capital? Hold up! NuNu Paris & Raffi take you on a real tour of D.C.—the good, the bad, and the gentrified. From mumbo sauce to metro mess, from queer culture to the loss of Chocolate City, this episode is a love letter and a warning to anyone dreaming of a D.C. zip code. Tune in for hot takes, hometown pride, and two games that’ll have you screaming “IYKYK.”

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🎧 Listen to the FULL episode and all past seasons on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/waitdontdoit 💖

Rejection? We’ve felt it. We’ve feared it. And we’ve definitely taken it personally—until now. This week, NuNu Paris & Raffi get real about the sting of rejection and how to bounce back with grace, delusion, and a little glitter.

From not getting cast in dream roles (NuNu, we're hugging you) to being passed over in D.C.’s nightlife and fitness scenes, we unpack what it means to be told “no” as queer POC in our 30s. Is rejection always a bad thing—or is it protection in disguise?

Plus, we take rejection for a spin in “Reject or Respect?”, a messy game where we judge questionable behavior and unhinged dating profiles like our healing depends on it (because it kind of does).

If you’ve ever been ghosted, benched, or professionally overlooked, this one’s for you. Don’t let the “no” stop your glow.

💡 “Rejection is redirection.”

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🎧 Listen to the FULL episode and all past seasons on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/waitdontdoit 💖

Wait! Don’t Do the Talking Stage Forever 💬

We’ve all been there—weeks of texting, flirting, maybe even hanging out… but still no official title? This week, NuNu Paris & Raffi are joined by Adam and Christine of the InPress dating app to ask: Why do we stay stuck in the talking stage?

From ghosting and breadcrumbing to avoiding the “What are we?” convo, we unpack all the messy reasons modern dating feels like purgatory. Plus, we spill our own talking stage horror stories and play a chaotic round of Red Flag, Green Flag, Beige Flag with some questionable dating behaviors.

If you’ve ever been haunted by a “wyd?” text at 11PM or left waiting for a text that never came, this episode is your sign to move on, level up, and never settle for maybes.

💡 “If they wanted to, they would.”

Subscribe now and follow @nunupariss & @waitraffi on IG!

Listen to the FULL episode and past seasons on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/waitdontdoit 🎧💖