Thee Great Escape w/ CT

No more red sauce night, guys.

In this 50th episode, come along to see what lies behind this curtain made of crimson velvet.

Collapse babe, collapse.

A story about Caryn, Clyde and Emma Johnson.

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Peace, wonder and love!

The tale behind how the most popular contemporary Christmas classic came to be.

In memory of those who chose the sea. A history from below the water line; when past becomes prologue.

Deep dive into Joanna Levesque's New York Times best-selling memoir, Over the Influence.

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Charting the stars of a new month and zodiac season.

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Brighter Days intake tape.

Recapping what has been an uneventful July.

When you know that you know that you know.

Existential complications cut this week's stargazing short.

Discover what it truly entails to be strewn across the night sky from the lore of real stars.

A reintroduction.

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Jam-packed episode celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the show! 

As Mariah suffers her first public commercial failure following Glitter, her family seeks to capitalize off the moment.

I truly wanted solidarity
Still wearing my blinders back then
(So much I didn't see)
I weep for what I dreamed we all could be
I'll keep you in prayer 'till the end

(I Wish You Well/E=MC2)- Mariah Carey

Finally released from the clutches of Sing Sing and Sony Prison, Mariah is tasked with her first motion picture along with a new record label but a series of unfortunate events almost pushed her to the brink. 

So many I considered closest to me

Turned on a dime and sold me out dutifully

-Petals (Rainbow/Mariah Carey)

For years the relationship between music executive Tommy Mottola and musical icon Mariah Carey has been highly publicized. In this episode, CT shares Carey's perspective of their marriage and professional partnership in her words. 

Discover Mariah Carey beyond the diva persona, uncovering the misconceptions that have skewed her public perception and history as a recording artist. 

Songstress supreme with a pen blessed with inking #1's, Mariah Carey's memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey,  co-authored by Carey and Michaela Angela Davis has arrived. As a certified "lamb", having immense reverence for her limitless talent and connecting deeply to both her high notes yet heart-wrenching art form, in part I, CT explores Carey's plight as a self-described flaxen-haired baby and grapple with biracial Blackness. 

Thank you for forgiving
Hurtful things I've done as a child
Adolescent or woman
Thank you for embracing a flaxen-haired baby
Although I'm aware you had doubts
I guess anybody'd have had doubts

-Mariah Carey (Sunflowers for Alfred Roy/Charmbracelet)

-Brandy VS. Monica

-Mariah Carey's NY Magazine Interview

- Adele's cultural appropriation flub 

-Toni Braxton regrets not having more sex

& more!

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Artist Tynnelle returns to the show following the release of his debut album, "Complicated"--now available on all streaming platforms. 

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Nick Cannon, Tamar Braxton, Kanye West, everyone needs prayer at this point. 

Part 2 of 2

Fed up. 

"We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist." - James Baldwin

CT recaps the new memoir-manifesto by George M. Johnson sending him into a purge of his very own. Fatigued from weeks in quarantine, he provides a quick burst touching on Joe Biden's scathing interview with Charlamagne an Insecure recap and more. 

Fresh from a brief hiatus, CT is back to share how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his hopes for 2020 and sits down with friend Markques Ramirez to discuss the shooting death of Ahmad Arbery and what his ballot will look like come November in the wake of the Tara Reade vs. Joe Biden sexual assault scandal. 

This week CT is joined in studio by friend of the show Dar Thee Stallion and Nick @ Nite. The three ponder on their feelings as it pertains to the holiday season and discuss Kamala Harris dropping out of the election, Mathew Knowles releasing a lost Girls Tyme album, and Bhad Bhabie's newest cultural appropriation flub. The three also share some resolutions for 2020 and what they are hoping to manifest. 

This week covers: Shia LaBeouf opening up on Inside the Actors Studio, Tamar Braxton's inflammatory Instagram post, 50 Cent's unrelenting harassment of Naturi Naughton and Summer Walker cancelling the brunt of her upcoming tour. 

Following an expression of disappointment over someone being killed on account of a Popeyes chicken sandwich and a brief explanation on how the 'deceptive intelligence' works to plague our lives, this week highlights Clifford Harris' incendiary remarks, Robyn Crawford finally speaking out about her relationship with the late Whitney Houston and more.

On this week's episode, CT gives a recap of his Halloween festivities and kicks off the holiday season after clearance from the Queen of Christmas. In addition, this week covers John McCain's daughter being lectured live on-air, Meagan Good appearing a few shades lighter as of late, the breakdown over at the Breakfast Club and Nicki Minaj calling out Wendy Williams. 

On this week's episode, CT explains the divide between the Black and Latinx communities following Gina Rodriguez's usage of the n-word. The host also congratulates Wendy Williams after her huge milestone and covers the latest controversy centered around Sallie Mae. 

Following last episode's abrupt end, CT offers an explanation and kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month discussing Matthew Knowles' cancer diagnosis, some reasons to think twice before vaping THC cartridges, Malik Yoba's breakdown on The Root, and finally the expectation of Black forgiveness. 

After a detailed rant about the woes of seeking intimacy, CT gives his thoughts on the release of Antonio Brown from the Patriots, chronicles the continued feud between Tamar Braxton and former co-hosts at The Real and has a creative-fueled tantrum that led to him abruptly walking out of the studio--cutting this week's episode short. Tune in next week to find out what led to such raw emotions.

Following this year's Black Girls Rock! awards show, CT addresses actress Angelica Ross' critique given the lack of trans acknowledgement. Next, he offers observations from the third round of debates earlier this week while lending advice to the Democratic party. 

On this episode, CT sits down with Tynnelle for a candid interview discussing his journey as an artist and the direction he hopes to take in his future. 

As the summer comes to a close, Part Two of this episode features a guest, Dar (Darlene) Thee Stallion, who is here to recap her hot girl summer along with some other top stories from the summer including: Lil Nas X, HBO's Euphoria, OWN's newest series, 'Black Women Own the Conversation' and more. 

After a lengthy hiatus, CT has returned and shares what the last few months have looked like for him. Additionally, there is a discussion on the 2019 Video Music Awards and a conversation about the lack of enthusiasm as it pertains to award show culture. A brief update on the 10 nominees who have qualified for the third round of debates set for next month. CT also vents why he is fed up following the response to NFL vet Ryan Russell coming out as bisexual and the supposed "agenda". Finally, he closes out the show sharing some nuggets of wisdom stemming from a children's book. 

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Take a listen to a highlight reel capturing some of the best moments from the show thus far. 

This week CT recaps the highly publicized hits and misses from the Met Gala, Ayesha Curry's controversial statements during her Red Table Talk interview, Steve Harvey claiming we need less sleep in order to be successful, and Howard Stern's cancer scare. 

 On this episode, CT tackles his experience with unrequited infatuation, the loss of director John Singleton, the tragic shooting at UNC Charlotte, SZA's face-off with "Sandy Sephora" and highlights from the Billboard Awards. 

On this episode, CT recaps Kim Kardashian West's newest career venture (and response from the public), Joe Biden's official bid for the 2020 election, and an important lesson on being unapologetic about who you are. 

This week, CT discusses his own reservations when it comes to marriage while also breaking down Wendy Williams' divorce announcement, backlash from the internet to the Wade family's support for Zion during the Miami Pride Festival, and the upcoming Beyonce documentary coming to Netflix. 

This week CT delves deeper into certain frustrations within his own world while providing a recap of the murder of Nipsey Hussle, Joe Biden's comfort tactics provoking discomfort, Britney Spears' current stint in a mental wellness facility, and more.

 This week covers Jussie Smollett's charges being dropped, Trump's continued efforts to seal the southern border, Brandy's lip-sync faux pas and more!