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The Tea With Queen B!

The Tea With Queen B!

By Bianca Shanks

Defining #Sophistaratchet a safe space to talk all things from family to relationships, culture, and all the BS in between!
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Hot Girl Summer starter kit

The Tea With Queen B!Apr 13, 2022

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Hot Girl Summer starter kit

Hot Girl Summer starter kit

Long time no see! It’s been awhile but the girls are back!!!! Playing catch up on all the things we’ve missed and gearing up for a hot girl summer. What’s in your starter pack??? Tune in to hear us spill.
Apr 13, 202201:01:48
#AuntyVibes

#AuntyVibes

This week we talk about the moments you realize you’re no spring chicken! Navigating spaces that aren’t quite your lane and what getting older feels like. All the latest tea in the media and of course what we’ve been up to. Come and have some tea with Queen B!!
Feb 03, 202201:31:46
Keep your head on a swivel

Keep your head on a swivel

This week we talk about the uncomfortable moment when a person starts to change. How to detect a red flag and knowing when to run!!!! Join us for the tea!!!
Jan 13, 202201:27:51
It’s 2022 boo!

It’s 2022 boo!

We’re kicking off a new season of the show with a wrap up/catch up on where Queen B and TheeGoddess have been?! Starting the new year off right with laughs, hot teas and the good stuff in between! Come on in and sip with us for the new year!
Jan 07, 202201:30:06
Attack of the BBL!!!!!!!!

Attack of the BBL!!!!!!!!

Get in here y’all!!! This week we talk about the takeover in BBL culture and how plastic surgery has changed the beauty dynamic. You won’t wanna miss it!!!! Come on in and sip with us!!!!
Oct 08, 202101:24:49
We’re on to you!!!!

We’re on to you!!!!

This week we dive into the met gala and the vma’s!!!! We talk fashion and performances and catch up on the week. Getting down to the nitty gritty we address pop stars on hip hop platforms and the term “black cos play”. The tea this week is hawt!
Sep 16, 202101:17:45
There’s a glitch in the Matrix

There’s a glitch in the Matrix

This week we play catch up with news and events. We dive into some of the changes we’ve seen as the new school year starts from the kiddos on up to college! Come and sip the tea with us this week. We’ve missed you!!!
Sep 10, 202101:45:52
Monogamy tea

Monogamy tea

This week we discuss the definition of monogamy. The highs and lows and what the future holds. Drop in to catch all the tea this week!
Aug 18, 202101:23:18
Let’s talk about Sex

Let’s talk about Sex

This week we ask ourselves the question…how did you first learn about sex??? Get into the hawt tea as we dive into the good, bad and ugly of learning about sex and sexuality. Always candid and uncut, come in and sip with us!!!!!
Jul 14, 202101:12:14
Boxes or Boundaries???

Boxes or Boundaries???

This weeks episode is XXX spicy! We took to social media to get a mans perspective on bedroom behavior and boundaries. Things got very interesting to say the least and this episode is NOT for the faint of heart 😂 tea time anyone????
Jul 01, 202101:39:51
Poly want a cracker?!

Poly want a cracker?!

We’re back and the tea is hawt! This week we talk about the different dynamics of poly lifestyle with a few guest. Come in and catch up with us!!!! We missed you all so much!
Jun 02, 202102:25:57
When your mom’s in town

When your mom’s in town

Get into the teas with us this week! Mom is in town from sunny FL so of course we had to have her on the show! This week we talk about becoming unattainable. Good topic for all our single folks out there. You don’t want to miss this episode!!!
Apr 07, 202101:28:19
It’s our Anniversary!!!!!

It’s our Anniversary!!!!!

It’s lit y’all! Today’s episode is in celebration of the podcast one year anniversary! Come on in for the latest teas!!!!
Mar 31, 202101:19:23
Timing is everything!!

Timing is everything!!

This weeks episode is all about timing in relationships. Jump back in with us after a small hiatus to spill the tea!!!!!
Mar 17, 202101:35:26
Current event catch up!!!

Current event catch up!!!

This week we unpack all the juicy teas in the media and we’ve got a little bit of everything! Get in here y’all this week is piping hawt!
Feb 18, 202101:10:04
It could all be so simple.

It could all be so simple.

This week we catch up on the hottest teas and talk about love and relationships! Get in here and sip with us!
Feb 12, 202101:30:32
Where the brother by my side at?

Where the brother by my side at?

This weeks tea is piping hawt! We have our first guest on the show! We discuss the stereotypes of black men who date outside their race and why? We explore the topic of treatment and expectations of the black woman from our perspective as well. This week is juicy you will not want to miss out!
Jan 20, 202101:38:49
B***h had an ONION!!!!!

B***h had an ONION!!!!!

Get in here and sip this piping hot tea with us. This week we talk about our feelings on the takeover of the Capitol and how the new year is shaping up already. Entertainment news and some laughs in between!
Jan 13, 202101:07:50
Kick. Push. Coast.

Kick. Push. Coast.

Kick off the second season with us! We’re talking about how to make it thru this upcoming year on a successful note! Some tips for getting out of your own way, NYE recap and the latest news. Come sip with us as we gear up for 2021
Jan 06, 202101:17:07
Bye 2020

Bye 2020

End of the year wrap up! Come sip the last teas of 2020 with us!
Dec 31, 202059:44
Awkward/Embarrassing dates, catch up and other shyt.

Awkward/Embarrassing dates, catch up and other shyt.

Hey hey kings and queens and in betweens! This week we recap the election and the president elect. We talk about new covid fears waiting on thanksgiving and have a funny segment about awkward dating situations. Tube in this week for the tea!!!!!!!
Nov 21, 202001:15:10
Young vs. Old

Young vs. Old

This week we recap where we are with the election and our feelings about it. Keeping a lighter atmosphere this week we discuss how things change as we grow into adulthood. From love to hangovers come on in this week for the tea!!!!!!
Nov 05, 202001:06:26
Relationship status: private or secret???

Relationship status: private or secret???

This week we’re talking about all of the unspoken rules and quirks of being in a relationship in the age of social media. When to post and delete or change your status on fb! Come on in and spill the tea with Queen B and TheeMFGoddess!
Oct 19, 202001:04:45
Catch Up and Q&A!

Catch Up and Q&A!

This week we got caught up on the first debate of 2020 and ended with a fun q&a with TheeGoddess and myself. Come on in and sip some tea with us.
Oct 05, 202001:16:03
Black business. The good, the bad, the bangee!

Black business. The good, the bad, the bangee!

This week we’re talking about all things black business. How we can improve and ultimately take over! We also touch on the recent decision in the Breonna Taylor case and catch up on what we’ve been up to this week. Come and spill the tea with us!
Sep 25, 202001:01:49
Vacay&Verzuz

Vacay&Verzuz

Dive into all the tea this week with myself (Queen B) and TheeMFgoddess. This week is all about our family vacay to Myrtle beach and the much anticipated verzuz between Brandy and Monica!
Sep 05, 202001:03:43
Break ups and other shyt.

Break ups and other shyt.

Get into the tea with this week! We’re talking about our worst break ups, how to get over them and telling all our juicy stories.
Aug 19, 202001:03:44
Moe to the E to the.....

Moe to the E to the.....

Unpacking all the internet madness and TV is exhausting!!!! Lol come on in and get into it this week with Queen B and TheeMFgoddess
Aug 05, 202001:09:56
EntangleWHAAAAAAT?????

EntangleWHAAAAAAT?????

Choppin it up this week with the crew about the juicy details with Will and Jada’s red table talk involving her “entanglement” with August Alsina! Get in here for all the tea and the laughs on this weeks episode!!!!!!
Jul 17, 202053:15
What about your friends????

What about your friends????

Come talk to me and my sisters!!!! Touching on a few topics this week about friendship the good, bad and the oogly! Get your history teas for the week and lots of laughs in between!
Jul 14, 202031:45
Current event catch up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Current event catch up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Catching up on all the teas for this week. Still discussing Covid and what’s next??? The BET awards was online. Elijah McClain’s death has enraged us all and so much more!!!!!!! Come on in.
Jun 30, 202023:55
Playing catch up

Playing catch up

Spilling the tea on the many things happening in the world this week. Check in!
Jun 19, 202034:45
Stop Killing Us

Stop Killing Us

Addressing the recent events around the killing of George Floyd, Breyonna Taylor, Tony McDade and countless others. #NoJusticeNoPeace
Jun 01, 202029:48
P R I D E teassss!

P R I D E teassss!

Kicking off pride season talking all things LGBT. Coming out stories and reactions from Thee MF Goddess. Come on in y’all the tea is hawt!!!!!!!!
May 25, 202051:04
Issa Catfish Bish

Issa Catfish Bish

This week I have a guest! My sister @thee_mf_goddess AKA Amber and we’re talking all things CATFISH! Come on in for the tea this week!
May 20, 202040:18
Haters, how many of us have them???

Haters, how many of us have them???

Talking about drinking the hatorade and also recognizing one. Come on in for the tea this week!
May 12, 202031:34
The never ending story

The never ending story

More covid talk (of course) and how we’re going to come out of this quarantine. Staying active and being productive. We also touch on yet another pointless killing of a black man Ahmaud Arbery:(
May 07, 202029:51
Dating in 2020

Dating in 2020

Talking about all things dating this week. Online dating profiles and how to read thru the BS. Also, trusting friends to hook you up! Come on in and sip the tea with us this week!
Apr 28, 202040:27
Evolution of Social Media

Evolution of Social Media

In this episode we touch on staying active during this time in the house. We're talking about all things social media. The highs and lows of this fickle online world, and taking a step back to see just how far we've come. Come on in and talk to me Queen B!
Apr 14, 202030:23
You wanna battle???

You wanna battle???

We're talking about what we watched on television and how social media is keeping us sane. The music industry has jumped into a collective 'who got the hits' battle and we're here for it. Staying safe during covid-19 crisis, and defining the term #sophistaratchet TUNE IN!!!!
Apr 07, 202028:10
Respect The Rona

Respect The Rona

Quick chat about keeping ourselves safe and occupied during this time. Tiger King makes Netflix better while our creative juices are flowing. Listen and enjoy!

Mar 30, 202019:06
Ready.Set.GO

Ready.Set.GO

A quick test before episode 1!

Mar 25, 202004:45