YouKnowHowWeTalk

YouKnowHowWeTalk

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YouKnowHowWeTalk episodes

  • When the Dream Didn’t Go as Planned… The Nafis Ricks Story

    In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with Nafis Ricks for a powerful conversation about identity, loss, and life after sports.


    Once considered a top-tier talent with dreams of the next level, Nafis reflects on his journey—from high school dominance and championship success to pursuing basketball beyond college.


    He opens up about the loss of his brother, the pressure of expectations, and the mental toll of navigating a path that didn’t unfold as planned.


    While he didn’t make it to the league, Nafis shares how he rebuilt his life and continues to prosper today as a father, mentor, and doctoral student.

    54 min
  • If She Cheats Back… Could You Handle It? | Side Chick Rules & Double Standards

    In this episode of You Know How We Talk, we discuss modern dating, cheating, and the double standards that come with relationships.


    From whether someone can handle a partner cheating back, to the idea of setting rules for a “side chick,” this conversation explores the realities of loyalty, perception, and control in today’s dating culture.


    We also touch on parenting, discipline, and the changes that come with raising children.


    This episode is honest, thought-provoking, and unfiltered.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Modern Dating Has No Rules… Or Do We Just Ignore Them?

    Modern dating is full of blurred lines, unspoken rules, and double standards—so where do you draw the line?

    In this episode, we talk about girls trips, old intimate photos, friend groups, flying someone out, and whether boundaries in relationships even exist anymore.

    Things get real, opinions clash, and not everyone agrees.

    Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts.

    59 min
  • Side Chicks, Silent Men & Shady Friends

    In this episode of “Side Chicks, Silent Men & Shady Friends,” we’re joined by special guest Pauly P as we dive into cheating, “cutting checks,” and whether loyalty is real or just conditional.


    We talk about men opening up and if it’s ever truly safe, body counts and ego, and what happens when friends start disrespecting your relationship—who really comes first?


    We close with the big question: are people afraid of being alone, or just scared of being loyal to the wrong person?


    Expect real talk, bold opinions, and a conversation that’s definitely going to spark debate.

    53 min
  • Body Count, Broken Trust & Boring Love

    In this episode, Dorian and Chanel dive headfirst into the uncomfortable truths about love, trust, and what really matters in relationships. From the ultimate question—can you ever truly trust someone who cheated on you?—to the controversial debate about body count, nothing is off limits.


    They unpack whether your partner’s past should affect your present, and if asking about it is honest… or just setting yourself up for problems. Plus, they get real about a question nobody likes to admit: do healthy relationships actually get boring?


    Expect raw opinions, unfiltered takes, and a conversation that might have you side-eyeing your own relationship choices.


    Is it growth… or are we just settling?


    Tune in and decide for yourself.

    53 min
  • From Courtrooms to Connections: Navigating Family Court and the Podcast World

    On this episode of YKHWT Dorian and I sit down with Whyteboi and CBear for a real, unfiltered conversation.


    We start off diving into the realities of the family court system—touching on custody, child support, and how situations can turn messy when emotions take over. Then we shift gears into the podcast world, where Whyteboi and CBear drop gems on what it really takes to grow, network, and stand out behind the mic.


    This episode is all about learning from experience—whether you’re dealing with real-life situations in court or trying to build your voice and brand in the podcast space. Real talk, real advice, and real connections.


    1 hr 7 min
  • First Date Bills, Bitter Exes & Baby Dad Drama

    Who should pay on the first date? Can exes actually be friends, or are we lying to ourselves? And why do people run to the internet to vent about their baby dad?


    We’re breaking down all the messy truths about dating, relationships, and the drama that comes with them. If you’ve ever argued about money, love, or exes, this episode is for you.


    Grab your popcorn 🍿, tune in, and join the conversation—because trust us, someone’s gonna get called out.

    1 hr 14 min
  • You Asked, We Answered

    In this episode, we’re letting our followers take the lead. We asked for questions and y’all delivered. From relationships and real-life situations to random, funny, and slightly messy topics, nothing was off limits. We’re answering your questions honestly, unfiltered, and with our usual commentary. Some questions had us laughing, some had us thinking, and a few might start a debate.


    If you’ve ever wanted to know our real opinions or just enjoy hearing us talk through the kind of topics everyone thinks about but doesn’t always say out loud, this episode is for you.


    Make sure you subscribe, follow, and keep sending your questions because we might have to do a part two. 🎙️

    50 min

About YouKnowHowWeTalk

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🎙️ YouKnowHowWeTalk with Chanel & Dorian is where real talk meets real life. Born from daily Instagram conversations, this podcast goes deep with honest chats, zero boundaries, and no secrets. We…