While You Were Scrolling...
By Tamiyah, Esther, Ta'Lissa, Ariana, Shakima
While You Were Scrolling...Apr 17, 2021
We Were Reading...Heir of Fire
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas - Recap & Review
We Were Talking...Best Disney Animation Musical
In our "Last One Standing" segment, we enjoyed another random tournament round, voting on which Disney Animation Musical is the best. Listen In!
We Were Watching...Roxanne Roxanne
Roxanne Roxanne was a hard story depicting a hard life. As co-hosts, we watched, we interpreted, we disagreed. And much like the Roxanne Roxanne dis track, this debate is one you won't want to miss. Listen in!
We Were Talking...Ebin Scandal and the Exploitation of the Black Dollar
In this bonus episode, the Ebin scandal ignited a conversation of the black dollar, black businesses and black history. Listen In.
We Were Watching...Shirley
This POCcorn segment reviews the film Shirley. Regina King's latest project, and America's necessary (but overdue) History Lesson. Listen In@
We Were Reading...This Could Be Us
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan - Recap & Review
We Were Talking...30-year-old Dos and 20-year-old Don'ts
After realizing she had officially crossed into her "Croc" phase, Esther realized there is stuff she would buy as a 30-something-year-old that she would have never considered buying in her 20's. Thus this conversation. Listen In!
We Were Watching...Living Single - Season 3
Listen in as we review Season 3 - The Season of Exes. We cover Regine as an ex-roommate with new doppelganger friends, Scooter as a now permanent ex-fiancée to Khadijah, and Kyle deciding to become Max's ex partner. Yet, with all the breakups and makeups, this season was the best one yet. Listen In!
We Were Reading...Crown of Midnight
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas - Recap & Review
We Were Reading...Assassin's Blade
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas - Recap & Review
We Were Watching...Waiting to Exhale
For this POCcorn segment, we reviewed Waiting to Exhale. A classic in black cinema as well as in female-led films, Waiting to Exhale was a tale of growth and sisterhood.
We Were Watching...Atlantics
For this POCcorn segment, we reviewed Atlantics. This film was a supernatural love story taking place in all too common corrupt environment.
We Were Talking...Women Icons
For Women's Month, we decided to highlight women that we admire and/or stand in solidarity with.
We Were Talking...If Kidnapped, How Would You Signal SOS?
This episode is a collection of Social Media questions, including what message we would send to alert our loved ones that we were kidnapped and need to be saved.
We Were Watching...A Soweto Love Story
With our POCcorn segment still going strong, we decided to review our first African film, and it was so worth it. A Soweto Love Story is a refreshing take on the beauty and variety of South African culture. The humor, the characters and the story arch remind us to not take our entertainment so seriously, and are honestly just icing on the cake.
We Were Talking...Who TF Did I Marry?!
Yeah, ReesaTeesa done got us too. Listen In!
We Were Watching...The Perfect Find
To start off our year, and celebrate Black History Month, we watched The Perfect Find. Outside of the history that was alluded to, and the good looking cast and scenery, all I have to say is "Beautiful Gowns, Beautiful Gowns."
We Were Talking...About Our Blackness
For Black History Month, we did a Q&A on our own blackness. From black experiences, to black sayings, to black culture, we touched on it all. Proudly proclaiming how we are honored to be black women today.
We Were Voting...Country Beyoncé
Given Mrs. Carter's recent drop of new country music, we decided to add our voices to the sea of reviews. Listen In! And, we love you Beyoncé!
We Were Talking...Loving On Ourselves
For this Valentine's Day, we decided to talk about how we plan to love on ourselves, our goals and our health this year. Listen In!
We Were Talking....WYWS Award Winners
After our mini-ish episode on "Award Season Gone Wrong," we decided to create our own Awards Show, where we get to pick the most deserving films, shows and performers. Completely biased. Entirely imaginary. But nonetheless, congratulations to all the winners! Listen In!
We Were Voting....Black Women Inventions
First off, Happy Black History Month! In this mini episode, we highlighted 4 black women inventors, their inventions, and then voted for the ONE we can't live without. Listen In!
We Were Talking....Comfort Over Cute, and Old Bitty Super Powers
In this episode, we discussed the acceptance of Comfort Over Cute, the male version of "Letting Yourself Go," and the Super Powers we chose to rewind the clock on our reality of becoming Old Bitties. Listen In!
We Were Talking....Awards Season Gone Wrong
After Oscar Nominees have been announced, and Emmy Awards given out, we've realized how much weight we SHOULDN'T put on artists winning awards - especially when it's as rigged as our Politics.
We Were Watching...POCcorn Movies 2023
This episode is a review of all the wonderful films we've watched over 2023. We discuss the films in entirely new ways, and rate the overall experience of committing to a year of diverse cinema.
We Were Too....What Shouldn't Be Embarrassing, But Is.
After a little scrolling ourselves, we stumbled upon a Twitter (or "X") Trend of admitting something that's embarrassing to you but technically shouldn't be. Please...laugh at our expense.
We Were Talking....Sister Wives, Season 18
While You Were Scrolling, we were Watching: Sister Wives S18 - Recap & Review
We Were Talking....Katt Williams
Hell Hath No Fury, like a Katt Williams scorned. After Katt's viral interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast, we share our views on the comedy giant's claims.
We Were Reading...Throne of Glass
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas - Recap & Review
We Were Watching...Living Single - Season 2
Listen in as we talk about all the Season 2 shenanigans from Khadijah and Scooter's breakup, to Max and Kyle's hookup. Synclaire and Overton taking the next step and Regine stepping out on the apartment altogether. It was a TIME!
And stick around for our mini Christmas-themed tidbit at the end.
We Were Watching...Candy Cane Lane
Filled with Christmas Spirit, we chose to review Candy Cane Lane and had a merry good time (I had to). It was cute, corny, Christmas fun. And inspired by the movie and a guest host, Ta'Lissa, we created a whole new segment for the show! Listen In!
We Were Talking....HollyWeird
With the many, many, many allegations and straight up crimes happening in the world of Hollywood, we took some time to debate and discuss. Listen In!
We Were Talking...Ultimate Sleepovers & Taste Testing Old-School Favorites
This episode was somewhat of a Part 2 to our "cheap foods" episodes, where we bought and tasted the foods we used to enjoy as children. Vienna Sausage, Sardines, Cheap American Cheese, and Salisbury Steak TV Dinner were the selections of the day, and hopefully our audible reactions are satisfying as our visual ones. Listen In!
We Were Watching...Madea Homecoming
In the mood for some light content, this week we reviewed Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming. Discussing the significance of Tyler Perry to the black community, his work from theatrical stages to movie theaters, and his uncomplicated storytelling; one thing ran true throughout his portfolio. Tyler, and subsequently, Madea movies are made for an audience that might not be your or me; but there all the same. Like Celie say: "I'm here!" And we appreciate his attention to dismissed fanbases around the globe. Listen In!
We Were Talking....Nelly, Ashanti & Celebrity Couples Ups & Downs
As the internets swoon over Nelly and Ashanti's recent announcement, we used their news to discuss other Celebrity Couples history. Whew child! Listen In!
We Were Reading...Iron Flame
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - Recap & Review
We Were Watching...Sorry to Bother You
This week we watched Sorry to Bother You and the heaviness of the film left us lecturing, stressing and completely reeling as a review. The film itself was an exposure of some facts we could only wish were fiction, and the impact was "much." Listen In!
We Were Talking....Sexiest Man Alive
We took some time to fawn over, step over and fight over People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive choices. The conversation went left, but we had a good time all around. Listen In!
We Were Talking...Cheap Clothes, Cheap Food, and Which of the Five Senses We THINK We Can Do Without
Running on a theme of have-nots, we discuss what clothing stores we used to frequent and what foods we used to tolerate ALL to stretch a dollar. But we begin the episode pondering which of our Senses we think we could do without. Listen In!
We Were Watching...Someone Great
We reviewed the Netflix original Someone Great as a light refresher film and it did not disappoint. Though deemed a romantic comedy, the relationship between the three friends supporting each other through break up, big moves, new revelations is what carried this story home. Listen In!
We Were Talking....MAFS or Love Is Blind
If you had a choice between the two reality shows, which one would you pick? Married at First Sight? OR Love Is Blind? We each decided which one we'd be willing to let decide our fate. Listen In!
We Were Reading...A Court of Silver Flames - Part 2
Part 2 - While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: A Court of Silver Flames. Recap & Review
We Were Reading...A Court of Silver Flames
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: A Court of Silver Flames. Recap & Review
We Were Talking...First Dates & Favorite Restaurants
Inspired by the viral Cheesecake Factory video, and the long list following, we talk about our own first date experiences and where we love treat ourselves today. Listen in!
We Were Too...Britney Did it Again.
Now that Britney Spears has come out with a new memoir, we decided to comment on the "hot topics" that news headlines are made of. Listen In!
We Were Talking...Embarrassing Moments
Now that the internet is convinced Jada Pinkett-Smith has embarrassed Will Smith yet again; we thought we'd share our own embarrassing moments in life. Listen In!
We Were Reading...A Court of Frost and Starlight
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: A Court of Frost and Starlight. Recap & Review
We Were Too...How Far Would You Go for Your Kiddo?
Inspired by the Sam Bankman-Fried case, and the involvement of his parents in his illegal shenanigans, we took some time to share how far we'd go to protect or support our own children. Listen In!
We Were Talking...Adulting Expenses
What's something you didn't realize was expensive until you grew up? We have our list of items; but basically the answer is LIFE. Listen In!
We Were Watching...Coco
We reviewed the film Coco in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. And it was the best non-musical musical ever. The levels of storytelling in Coco were enough to impress moviegoers around the globe. And the details in this film gives credence to the fact that animators are the true G.O.A.T.s of cinema. Listen In!