Now, you KNOW we were hyped for this interview! And although we (Cori + Charli) weren't the ones interviewing her, it's an honor to have Regina King (@iamreginaking) grace Yes, Girl! With over 30 years in the industry, Regina King's winning season has finally come! After her December ESSENCE cover shoot, Queen Regina sat down with another Queen - our West Coast editor, Regina R. Robertson (@reginarrobertson) (or "R to the Third" as Regina King lovingly calls her) to take us on an inspiring walk back through her life and career from '227' to the now incredibly popular HBO hit, 'Watchmen,' to her favorite cocktails to what was going through her mind when she won her Academy Award to the moment the world came to know that she is a whole lot of fun! Let us know what you think by using #YesGirlPodcast and don't forget to rate, comment, subscribe and grab the December issue of ESSENCE on newsstands now!

[19:12] Regina King Describes Her Character "Sister Night" From 'Watchmen'

[21:57] Regina King On Being The First Person On The Call-Sheet

[35:25] Was She Really Drunk on 'Watch What Happens Live'?

[59:57] Regina King Explains Her 'Black Girls Rock!' Speech

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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For those who’ve been part of the Yes, Girl Squad for a while, you’ll remember that Tamela and David Mann joined us last Thanksgiving for a hilarious and heartwarming Yes, Girl! convo. Well, they are back! This time we talked about how in sync they are as a couple, David’s support of Tamela’s Weight Watchers weight loss journey, and what it takes to keep a strong, healthy marriage for over 2 decades! Check out the episode and hit us up to let us know what you think makes a strong relationship! Cori Murray (@corimurray) and Charli Penn (@charlipenn).

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Since her death, Whitney Houston’s life has been poked, prodded, and questioned by the masses. Today, Robyn Crawford releases her book with an intimate view of the late singer and their long and significant friendship. We're honored to bring you this special episode of the Yes, Girl! Podcast as Robyn talks with hosts, Cori Murray (@corimurray) and Charli Penn (@charlipenn) to dispel the myths and rumors of her relationship with Whitney and to honor one of the greatest voices of all time. Listen to the episode to catch intimate glimpses of the late singer's personality and perspective and one of the friendships she cherished most. Let us know what you think of the episode and how Whitney impacted your life using #YesGirlPodcast.

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Y’all are really going to love this week’s episode. The king of babymaking/’Daddy’ music - Tank (@therealtank) came through Yes, Girl! Podcast to talk about his latest album ‘Elevation’ (OUT NOW!) and his path as one of the most consistent leading men of R&B music. We got into a great conversation about his musical process, if he makes love to his own music, and...bacon. Yes, we talked about bacon! Your hosts, Cori (@corimurray) + Charli (@charlipenn), want to know what you think of this episode and also what R&B songs are your favorites! Use #YesGirlPodcast to share your thoughts and memories. Also, remember to rate, comment, subscribe and share with a friend!

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Hey boos! Before this month wraps up, we wanted to share a special bonus episode with our Yes, Girl! fam. Earlier this month, ESSENCE's Global Beauty Director, Julee Wilson (@missjulee), sat down with our October 2019 cover star (and birthday girl 😉 10/29), Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) for an episode of The Color Files podcast! Don't worry, we'll be back with a new episode of Yes,Girl! on Thursday. In the meantime, get into this conversation with a legend, a mood, and the BFF in all of our heads.

Check out more of this conversation in the October 2019 ESSENCE magazine.

16:20 - Tracee talks how late-night shows ignored her while on Girlfriends

30:04 - Tracee shares her Hair Story and gets passionate about the beauty of Black hair

Be sure to share your thoughts with The Color Files host, Julee Wilson (IG: @MissJulee) using #TheColorFiles to let her know your thoughts…anytime, anywhere!

This episode is sponsored by Ulta Beauty.

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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This week Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) had a whole sister-girl ki-ki with the one and only Ryan Michelle Bathe (@ryanmichelleb)! That’s buh-THAY. Not only is she the star of the new BET+ series ‘First Wives Club’ she is HILARIOUS! She shared the joy of working with the incredible Jill Scott and Michelle Buteau, growing up reading ESSENCE Magazine, and how important sisterhood amongst Black women is! Plus she shares some anecdotes from her childhood that will have you in tears. Get into this episode and let us know what you think! #YesGirlPodcast

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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THEE Fantasia (@tasiaworld) is here this week! You know we love a down-to-earth vibe and Tasia gave us just that. With her new album ‘Sketchbook’ out now, we ki-ki’d about her music journey, what it means to be a soul singer in 2019 and how free she feels to now be an independent artist. Fantasia also shed some light on what has helped her find freedom and of course, good love is #1! Make no mistake - we will be grabbing our tickets and scream-singing along to every song at her Sketchbook tour! And when she kicks her shoes off, we’ll be there to catch ‘em! Hit us up on social media (Cori Murray - @corimurray; Charli Penn - Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) and tell us what you think of the episode using #YesGirlPodcast and let us know what other members of the “One-Name Club” you love!

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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We keep scoring conversations with legends lately and we ain't even mad at it! This week, Cori (@corimurray), Charli (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn), and guest host, Julee “Global” Wilson (@MissJulee) had THEE best time with Gospel royalty Bebe Winans (@bebewinans)! We were able to tell him all the ways his music has changed our lives and learn why he says his new album - Need You (out now) is his best body of work. Between all the laughs Mr. Winans offered the best nuggets of inspiration for the tough times and how he lost 80 pounds without dieting! Bonus: Bebe left us with some of his most cherished memories with the beloved Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston. And don't worry - we kept it classy while explaining what exactly a “bearded bae” is and how he fits the profile. The ladies are AFTER him on The ‘Gram and his beard needs its own IG account, ok?! Click play and get to listening! Also, let us know what you think using #YesGirlPodcast! 

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Cori and Charli stanned really #hoord for this week’s guest. Borderline embarrassingly so. It’s only because he’s so cool and chill and has HITS for days! Raphael Saadiq (@raphael_saadiq) aka ⅓ of Tony! Toni! Toné! aka Still Ray stopped by to talk about his latest album “Jimmy Lee” and gave us some little-known insight into his childhood, his early music choices, and his personal philosophy for turning out hit after hit over the years. Charli got to ask the question that’d been burning for quite a while: “What’s the story behind “Ask Of You”? (If you’re a REAL Raphael Saadiq fan and real 90s R&B/movie fan, you’ll want to rush to -insert timestamp- for that answer!) What’s your favorite track that Raphael Saadiq has blessed? Let us know using #YesGirlPodcast! Tag Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) and don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Yes, Girl! and share with a girlllfriiieeennnddd!

**This episode is sponsored by Nationwide.**

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: This is our first crossover episode between Yes, Girl! and The Solve Podcast! Cori (@corimuray) and Charli (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) have a good time chatting about this week’s topic - something we all either hear or talk about (or both) on the regular: Sex and relationships. For many, much of the advice we received wasn’t completely healthy or accurate. But never fear! This week’s guest - the one and only, renowned sexpert, Shan Boodram aka Shan Boody (@shanboody) is here to dispel rumors, myths, and outright lies about how we should be engaging sex, dating, and our relationships with our own bodies. She lays out a whole plan and petition for why we need sex re-education and even challenges us to think about flirting differently. Shan also drops the basics of sex and socialization that will make you take inventory of what you believe about your body, how you date, and what to expect in the bedroom. (Sidebar: Something that Cori and Charli are quite concerned about is getting to “100% THAT BITCH” levels like the great Lizzo. What’s your percentage and what advice do you have for helping Cori and Charli get their numbers up?) Let us know by using #YesGirlPodcast! Visit www.thegameofdesire.com to grab your copy of Shan's book that EVERYONE is talking about!

**This episode is sponsored by MAC Cosmetics.**

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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