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love with an imperfect person in an imperfect world (Love Life Season 2)

...next episode, please!Dec 03, 2021

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am i the drama? (This Is Us Season 6 Episode 1)

am i the drama? (This Is Us Season 6 Episode 1)

This Is Us is back with its final season. The Big Three are older, wiser, and still lowkey with the same patterns. But given how amazing the writing has been, we know there are some surprises in store and big shocks to come to deliver a satisfying ending.

Jan 13, 202229:55
bye, bye, bye (Insecure Season 5 Episode 9 & 10)

bye, bye, bye (Insecure Season 5 Episode 9 & 10)

Issa did not disappoint. This was the ending we all needed, wrapped in a pretty 40 minute bow. How many times do we need to laugh, stress, and cry for y’all to know that this show is *the one.* Tune in to unpack this series finale and cry with us. (Also, this is our season 1 finale, thanks.)

Dec 29, 202101:02:46
it’s the small moments (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 9 & 10)

it’s the small moments (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 9 & 10)

Would y’all rather have someone who wears their heart on their sleeve and shares those feelings to the public? Or someone who steals you away to share those moments in private? We’re rooting for everyone Black, so Nayte you better hold onto ya girl and Brandon we know you’ll find your person.

Dec 29, 202128:26
wings & wine makes everything fine (Insecure Season 5 Episode 8)

wings & wine makes everything fine (Insecure Season 5 Episode 8)

We def felt the pressure in Issa’s choices as it all starts to wind down. Is it about staying down for the community? Or is it about collecting the coins? How soon is too soon to be moving in with your mans or womans? If you are still dreaming about your ex, is it time to see a therapist? Let us know!

Dec 18, 202126:02
bella ciao (Money Heist Season 5)

bella ciao (Money Heist Season 5)

Hate to see you go, but love to watch you leave.” All the feels and satisfaction watching the series finale of Money Heist. No, we didn’t pass out from how much we held our breaths–but you’ve been warned. Just know, leave no man behind.

Dec 13, 202140:40
questions in a hat (Insecure Season 5 Episode 7)

questions in a hat (Insecure Season 5 Episode 7)

We all know that maintaining friendship bonds can be difficult–time and life and time get in the way. But we felt the joy of watching our favorite girls get together with some laughs, adult treats, and how some not-so-deep questions get deep real quick. We answered those questions too, and one of us doesn’t know how to eat chicken.

Dec 08, 202142:54
ho ho home towns (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 7)

ho ho home towns (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 7)

It’s only fitting that at the beginning of the holiday season (re: December 1st), we go ‘home for the holidays’ aka hometowns! Time to find out if he’s a momma’s boy, if his dad tells him he loves him, and who carries the weight during family occasions. But please, don’t visit the high school.

Dec 07, 202132:57
love with an imperfect person in an imperfect world (Love Life Season 2)

love with an imperfect person in an imperfect world (Love Life Season 2)

Dating in your twenties is already hard, so imagine dating in your thirties… as a Black man… in New York City…. Following a divorce. We felt the feelings with Marcus, and definitely judged a little bit, but this rom-com stole our hearts, again.

Dec 03, 202155:59
fuck them kids (Insecure Season 5 Episode 5&6)

fuck them kids (Insecure Season 5 Episode 5&6)

Honestllllyyyy… with four episodes left, things are still feeling real tense. Insecure has *us* questioning our choices and whether we should be expecting a conclusion at the end. For Issa, work and love are still up in the air. But at least Molly is getting hers.

Dec 03, 202129:60
hey siri, play “in my feelings” (x10)

hey siri, play “in my feelings” (x10)

Don’t feel like endlessly scrolling for something to watch on these streaming platforms? Let us make your search way easier. These are 10 TV shows and movies we recommend, and since you already like us, you’ll probably like these too.

Nov 20, 202113:32
home is for healing (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 5)

home is for healing (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 5)

Call us Dorothy, because there’s no place like home. Filled with live, laugh, love (like a farm style design), we find ourselves returning back to it. Speaking of love, does love always need to be 50/50 in a relationship?? Shoutout to Michelle (yet again) for always getting rid of these problematic men!

Nov 18, 202137:08
cuddle buddies only (Insecure Season 5 Episode 4)

cuddle buddies only (Insecure Season 5 Episode 4)

To talk or not to talk? The real question for Issa and Nathan. Friends or Lovers? As long as cuddling is included. We went from crying in kisses to kisses causing earthquakes… so are y'all still Team Lawrence??

Nov 17, 202127:37
don’t save her, she don’t wanna be saved (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 4)

don’t save her, she don’t wanna be saved (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 4)

What should’ve been a relatively low drama episode, was derailed by a man with a white savior complex. Did we miss the episode where Michelle was stuck in a castle??

Nov 11, 202128:07
daddy issues (Insecure Season 5 Episode 3)

daddy issues (Insecure Season 5 Episode 3)

This episode was a lot. We saw the awkwardness and tenSION in co-parenting without communication and trust. Black fatherhood is hard. We are daughters of Black fathers. Tune in to find out which one of us has daddy issues.

Nov 10, 202144:10
shukri and rachel tell all [Special Episode to Get to Know Us]

shukri and rachel tell all [Special Episode to Get to Know Us]

Yea yea yea…. We did this way out of order, but still wanted to have an introduction to us episode. Tune in to hear us spill the tea about ourselves, and how this podcast is making us stay friends.

Nov 07, 202133:38
the disrespecttttt (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 3)

the disrespecttttt (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 3)

Nobody disrespects our girl Michelle like that! Some of the men were wildin this episode, and we got to say bye-bye. Shout out to Michelle for sharing her experiences and ABC for airing them, we feel seen.

Nov 06, 202133:38
bitch have you lost your mind? DASANI?!(Insecure Season 5 Episode 2)

bitch have you lost your mind? DASANI?!(Insecure Season 5 Episode 2)

The besties are back! The bag is secured! The Blocc is hot and so are the new men! All is good, except in love… But we see that growth is not linear, and sometimes we cry mid-kiss. Listen and find out if we’re over our exes.

Nov 04, 202131:24
serial crusher (You Season 3) [with Special Guest Mark Olesco]

serial crusher (You Season 3) [with Special Guest Mark Olesco]

Are we really all like Joe and Love? Or Maybe Cary and Sherry? Or maybe, our relationships turn out like Marianne’s string of toxicity? Join us in our debrief of You Season 3… with special guest Mark!

Nov 01, 202101:05:44
humble narcissist (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 2)

humble narcissist (Michelle Bachelorette Episode 2)

How would you define a humble narcissist? This week’s episode of Bachelorette was filled with petty drama, lies, and pizza kisses (which we don’t agree on). The more these men show their true colors, the more unsolicited opinions we have...so brace yourselves!

Oct 30, 202132:09
ain’t shit changed (Insecure Season Byeve Premiere)

ain’t shit changed (Insecure Season Byeve Premiere)

We weren’t sure what to expect from Issa's final season premiere of Insecure, but this episode sure wasn’t it! Of course, we laughed, stressed, and we’re still rooting for everyone’s development. But the delivery left us thinking through a lot.
Oct 26, 202137:03