Xplicitly Platonic

Xplicitly Platonic

By Demetrius & AlishaComedySociety & Culture
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Xplicitly Platonic episodes

  • Episode #8: To support black businesses... or nah?

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    In this episode, Capricorn Dee + Alisha discuss the pros and cons of supporting black businesses... and if it's worth it and the end of the day. 



    Blog reference: 

    4 Reasons Black People Don't Actually Support Black Businesses


    Athleisure clothing line referenced in podcast: https://www.bedstuyfly.com/collections/long-sleeve-t-shirts/products/obama-long-sleeve-t-shirt

    54 min
  • Episode #7: Do Cheaters suffer from Imposter Syndrome?

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    In this episode, Dee + Alisha discuss Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect and the role both psychological ordeals may play a role in relationships/cheating.

    References: 
    Imposter Syndrome - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-impostor-syndrome/
    Dunning- Kruger Effect - https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-dunning-kruger-effect-4160740

    34 min
  • Episode #5 - Is it really cheaper to keep her?

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    On the episode, Dee & Alisha discuss the reasons behind why people cheat and debate on whether or not you should stay in a relationship that is clearly not working.

    Reasons Why People Cheat (blog reference): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-chemistry/201403/why-people-cheat

    WOD: "Every test in our life makes us bitter or better. Every problem comes to break us or make us. The choice is ours whether we become victim or victor. 


    55 min
  • Episode #4 - When is sacrificing yourself too much?

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    On this episode, Dee + Alisha talk about compromise vs. sacrifice in relationships. Whats the difference and when is either too much?

    Blog referenced: Sacrifice Vs. Compromise In A Relationship: Here's The Super Importance Difference Between The Two

    Word of the Day: “Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another - too often ending in the loss of both.” -Tryon Edwards

    UPDATE!!!!

    If you listened to Episode 4... we said we were going to design a tee to promote commitment in the black community and fuel change towards the narrative that “Black Men Don’t Cheat”. We started a fundraising campaign to promote this. All proceeds will go to the ongoing production of our podcast. So buy a T-shirt... help support us to help support our community and bring more positivity into it...

    ️ T-shirt’s are only $20 (+ $4.99 for shipping) ... We are trying to sell at least 50 shirts by April 16th!!!

    To purchase, go to: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/black-men-dont-cheat 

    #BlackMenDontCheat #XpicitlyPlatonic #XplicitlyPlatonicPodcast #ChangeTheNarrative

    1 hr
  • Episode #2 - Everybody has a story...

    Dee & Alisha go through their highs and lows over the last two weeks, recent news topics, and their own personal background stories. 

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode #1 - Our 1st Podcast!!!

    We are Demetrius & Alisha.
    A quick intro, along with some highs and lows. Also...How much do we care about Social Media?
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    39 min

About Xplicitly Platonic

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Hollywood has romanticized platonic relationships since lord knows when. Boy meets girl, they become friends, one of them starts to like the other, the other party eventually understands that they’re…