Complicated Simplicity Podcast

The time has come at SZN 3 is here! In episode one Complicated Simplicity returns with Chris as host and the first of many guest host that will appear this season, Samantha. Long time friends sit down to have a candid Convo about love, peace, purpose, boundaries, and so much more. Listen and share.

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In the last episode of the SZN the pod squad goes out with a few laughs. Hope you enjoy.

On this episode: The pod squad of Normal Chris, Tonie The Owl, Thangin' Ty and Ollie Cobain are back. We discuss receiving blessings, Mo'Nique's comments about representing yourself in the spaces like the airport, Summer Walker's vegan diet for her baby, hyphenating names and parenting beef. Also we get into a heated debate about if a man can actually being able to pursue happiness AFTER getting in a relationship if it doesn't mean making more money and if it's feasible?


Intro song:  West Indian Archie by Jeff Walker


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On this episode: The pod squad of Normal Chris, Tonie The Owl, and Ollie Cobain have returned for an episode of laughs, deep thoughts, and free game!  We discuss if you would choose business over your friends, can you be with someone you don't admire, why is it so difficult for women to leave, and breadcrumbing. Check it out and share with a friend.

Also s/o to Duffel clothing.

Intro song: Leak off of West Indian Archie by Jeff Walker


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On this episode: Normal Chris, Thangin' Ty, and Tonie The Owl are back for another episode and we are joined by our special guest Arlin aka City Girl Lin. The episode begins with our usual recap of our week and a few stories before we address 3 main topics. In light of some of the things

1. If you're boss was a good person and contributed positively to the community and our people as a whole via opportunities and acquisition of power, would you find it necessary to air out any grievances you have with him/her or would you turn a blind eye to some things to support their ascension?

2. Are women projecting their own insecurities on men as it pertains to the glamorization of plastic surgery or the women that have received plastic surgery?

3. When you feel like you wear too many hats how do you balance it all to avoid burnout?

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On this episode: The pod squad is back with Essence Money as a special guest. We recap our Mother's Day weekend, the Verzuz battle and a bunch of current event topics. Tune in and share with friend.


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On this episode: The pod squad recaps our respective weekends. Random PSA, stay away from drugs. Then we discuss if you're ever too old for a hoe phase and if one is needed at all. Also if your partner offered you a hall pass would you take it? Why or why not?  After giving our opinions on each questions Tonie poses the question of what do we feel we have to contribute to the community or the culture? And lastly what was your wildest night in your 20's. 


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On this episode: Justice is FINALLY served. Derek Chauvin is now a convicted murderer and the Floyd family can have a small piece of closure.

Onto other things, we discuss a few questions. 

First, if you were to meet your untimely demise early in life would you want your partner to remarry? Why or why not

Secondly, what's something a woman can get a man that's equivalent to a man getting a woman flowers?

Then we venture off into a convo about dating and not introducing people into a vibe you can't maintain. 

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On this episode: The pod squad is joined by a special guest this week, Brionna! We begin with a quick recap of everyone's week including Chris transitioning into being an old man and Tyana's experience as a vendor at The Women's Empowerment conference. We pay our respects to DMX and the impact he left on us. 

Also Tonie leads us into a conversation that address microagressions and gaslighting and how do we deal with those types of situations. Also we explore what's something each of us want people to understand about us that may be genrally misunderstood?  Instead of letting people control the narrative, we offer clarity on what it is we want people to understand.

Lastly, in the light of the tragic and unnecessary passing of Daunte Wright at the hands of police and the contentious interaction with Army Lt. Caron Nazario with police at a routine traffic stop we pose another question:  Are we wasting our breath trying to get people to acknowledge racism and white supremacy in America?

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On this episode: Gunshot Ty has returned!!! The podcast teamed has returned from the brief hiatus. Covid scares and farms got in the way but show must go on. We recap what we been up to and give our take on two of the most recent Verzuz announcements. Also we touch base on the Derrick Jaxn situation and the Quavo and Saweetie breakup.  Then we also discuss which would take priority, business or friendship? If you go into business together and y'all start beefing, which are you tryna save?  Lil' Nas X is buggin but what else is new.
Tyana and Tonie flash back to their high school rivalry.

We also shoutout @missthrilla and the upcoming pod from Ramos and friends.

Then we end with not one but TWO would you rather questions!

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On this episode: It's fellas night again. Chris, Jon, Ryan and Greg team up to talk about the importance of health as Ryan tells updates his condition and the importance of discovering symptoms early and regular check ups. We also get into a passionate discussion about the recent of Verzuz by Triller and Tidal by Square and the importance of black ownership and if it's more important than having a seat at the table. After that we close with if you feel like you could wife a girl that smashed a homie and a few more topics.  Lock in with us and let us know what you think.

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On this episode: The pod squad returns after a week off to discuss a few topics a recall the past week.  Ollie pops in mid-episode as we're discussing Coming 2 America and if we found the movie enjoyable or not? Spoiler alert if you haven't watched it. Also we lightly touch on the TI and Tiny controversy and the wild allegations they are facing.  Following that topic we ask the two black women on the show do they feel flattered or appropriated when outside cultures borrow their style, fashion, or swag. Also keeping in mind that black women borrow from other cultures as well.

And then we end with not one but 2 WOULD YOU RATHER QOTD.

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On this episode: Tonie takes the lead with a myriad of random questions as only he can. No need for a description on this one because we were all over the place. 

And then we end with a WOULD YOU RATHER QOTD.

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On this episode: Fresh off Valentine's Day weekend the CS pod squad is back to recap the "holiday" that just passed and discuss a few relationship themed topics. 

Are men supposed to get gifts for Valentine's Day and will you judge him if he complains when he doesn't get anything?

We also do a mental health check in to make sure errybody gucci!

Which is worse: Romantic breakups or friend breakups?

What's more important in a relationship: love or respect?

Can you be with someone who is financially unstable? Can the ambition override that?

And then we end with a WOULD YOU RATHER QOTD.

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On this episode: The Complicated Simplicity Podcast bonus episode series continues. Joining Chris this week are special guests Jon and Greg. For this all male panel discussion we talk about the importance of following your goals but at what cost? Also some strong takes about what we would like to see improved on both the men and women's side of relationships need to be improved amongst a few other topics that provide our prospective on.

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On this episode: The Complicated Simplicity Podcast returns for a new episode. Joining us this week is a special guest. Our friend Ollie blesses us with her presence to join in on the laughs as we recap some of the ongoings in the  world but also helps us with the main topic which is the struggle with spirituality and religion.

Before getting into the more serious topics we touch on the Chloe Bailey situation, some of our favorite non sexual turn ons and turn offs, and women's group chats vs. men's group chats.

Business of the week: Sweet Keep Events

Outro song: Dupree's Freestyle (He's 10!)

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On this episode: The Complicated Simplicity Podcast returns for a new episode. Tonie tells us why he LOVES Clubhouse, Chris tells about his first massage experience, and Ty tells us about her new adventure in tiny living. After recapping the verzuz the teams  dives into the weeks topics.

- Does someone having a mental issue make it hard for you to believe any allegations they make against someone? Specifically referencing the ongoing Raz B situation.

- Would you still follow someone or allow them to follow you of it was causing issues in their relationship? Why or why not?

- We discuss the incident that took place in Harlem, NY involving the black woman was brutally attacked by black men simply for denying the offer of letting them pay for her wine and what we like to see done.

And then of course we just get random! Check it out and share and follow our pages!

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On this episode: The Complicated Simplicity Podcast returns for the first episode of 2021! Ty is back with her shenanigans. Tonie is half way vaccinated and Chris is buying guns.  We recap what we did over the past week and some of the current events including the insurrection at the capitol among other things. We also have a discussion regarding censorship before taking a curve and discuss the 5 love languages and how they impact relationships.  The team is reunited and it feels so good.  Tune in and laugh with us.



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On this episode: Everyone recaps their week as we head into the holidays and what they'll be doing with their $600 stimmy.  Also tells us her travel plans and her solo RV/tiny house expedition. and then TOPICS! This week the team is led by Tonie as he delves into what cancelled culture is and why it is an accepted norm now not just among celebrities, but among every day people.  A very detailed breakdown of possible reasons follows. Check it out and let us know if you agree or disagree.





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On this episode: This week the pod squad is joined by a special guest...Nicole! We recap the week. Chris has done  180 on the covid vaccine, Tonie tells about us about his Baby dreams, and then Tyana leads us into our topics. What makes you difficult to deal with? When do you cut your hoes off? What's the biggest lie people tell the opposite sex? What's the most childish thing you still do? and lastly what's the first thing you would do if you woke up as the opposite gender? Take a listen and tell us what you think!

Business of the week: Spoiled_chic
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On this episode: the pod squad reunites after Thanksgiving and Tyana's 30th birthday trip. After some catching up the team discusses a few topics including establishments with restrictions that  seem to target black people, does a man with his stuff together have the right to act like he's the catch in the dating phase, and if flirting is cheating,

S/o to Gabrielle Hodgson and her 2nd book coming soon "Blending Bailey"
Business of the week: Adorned by Essence by Essence Money 
Song: Jeff Walker - Elevator Culture

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On this episode: the team recaps their weeks which include Tyana taking care of her sick dog, Tonie celebrating Joe Biden's win and Chris doing his usual... nothing.  Also we send rest in peace shoutouts to Alex Trebek and King Von before jumping into our topic of the week. This week we discuss the art of hustling/branding as opposed to just over working and what opportunities we have to explore further to work smarter not harder.

Business of the week: The Hair Lounge. Owner: Toya Johnson
Song: Jeff Walker - Gold Link

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On this bonus episode: The team discusses some topics around the biggest current event in the world right now...THE ELECTION.The conversation is based around the use of rappers to sway the black vote instead of the use of intellectuals or actual leaders, the potential for civil unrest, and the overall outlook on what's next?

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On this episode: The pod squad recaps their weekends. What would you do if you found out your wedding band was fake? (28:00) When is it ok to reach out to your ex? (40:49) The one that got away. (58:00) Soulmates and Twin Flames (1:01:30 Women shooting their shot (1:13:30)

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Oh we poddin' now! On this week's episode the CS team recaps some of the changes that have taken place in the past 2 weeks. We tackle a few current events. The birkin bag discussion (8:55) Chris' 2 cents surrounding the Philly riots (14:00) Tyana's 2 cents about the oil spill in the Caribbean (24:15) and the #EndSARS movement (31:03). Also we get into our topics of the week including how will you be celebrating the holidays during covid (33:30) embarassing dating moments (45:04) and then wrapping up with touching on topics like ghosting, getting catfished, and Tonie getting full nelson'd. 

Song: Jeff Walker - Let The Song Cry

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Happy Birthday to Chris, now 33 years old. Joined by Fly Ty and Pretty Tonie the Complicated Simplicity team recaps some ongoings from the past week including the Vice Presidential debate, Tory Lanez indictment, and the Lakers championship before getting to the main subject of the week. Why is it that we cannot be ok with not being ok?  Whether it be financially, mentally or physically we should be ok with embracing the struggle but clearly we're not there yet. So we try to deal with the the root of why and explore what language can we use to communicate these hardships and what systems can be put into place to help when we hit a rough patch. Check it out and share with a friend

Business of the week: @chefboyrae
Song: Jeff Walker - Money Trees

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