Get ready for a bold, hilarious, and unapologetically honest take on the world! Iyoncé dives into current events, music, and politics from a left-leaning perspective—plus a sprinkle of humor to keep it real. From breaking news to trending tunes, no topic is off-limits. Tune in, laugh, think, and maybe even spill a little tea along the way.
Friend Pick Up the Phone
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Podcast Overview
Get ready for a bold, hilarious, and unapologetically honest take on the world! Iyoncé dives into current events, music, and politics from a left-leaning perspective—plus a sprinkle of humor to keep it real. From breaking news to trending tunes, no topic is off-limits. Tune in, laugh, think, and maybe even spill a little tea along the way.
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April 1, 2026
Chaos, Controversy & Choosing Peace
<p>In this episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, I’m back on the mic and we have a lot to talk about.</p><p>We’re getting into the chaos surrounding Charlie Kirk and the narratives circulating about his death, along with Candace Owens and her ongoing commentary about Erika Kirk....because at what point does “commentary” turn into something else?</p><p>But it’s not just about the chaos.</p><p>I’m talking about the growth...what I’ve been building behind the scenes, the love y’all have been showing on my “MAGA presenting” series, and how this platform is evolving in real time.</p><p>And then we get personal.</p><p>I open up about choosing peace. We’re also talking about motherhood, my daughter preparing for her next chapter, and what it really means to show up as a single mother and make it work.</p><p>This episode is a mix of commentary, clarity, and real-life reflection.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling the shift… this one is for you.</p><p>🎧 Tune in, share, and don’t forget—friend, pick up the phone.</p><p></p>
February 27, 2026
Culture Wars, Clapbacks & Client Cancellations
<p>The internet has been loud lately… and not just in the comments.</p><p>This week we’re unpacking the chaotic political headlines setting the tone for 2026 : lawsuits, funding freezes, culture wars, and rising global tension. Because when the world gets messy, social media gets even louder.</p><p>Then we get into the viral moment that sparked this episode: a lash tech firing a client for being a Trump supporter. Boundary setting or public performance? Brave or branding? And why did this moment hit such a nerve online?</p><p>We’re talking about the rise of public boundaries, the business of being vocal, selective outrage, performative allyship, and the blurred line between values and virality.</p><p>Because in 2026, everyone wants to be on the right side of history… but not everyone is honest about the role social media plays in how they show up.</p><p>Let’s talk about it.</p><p></p>
January 24, 2026
Heavy Headlines & Healing Conversations
<p>In this episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re moving through the headlines and the heaviness... together.</p><p>We break down what’s happening in current news, including the growing unrest in Minnesota and why it’s weighing so heavily on so many people right now. We also unpack Donald Trump’s latest chaos: from the very public inconsistencies in his explanations, to his appearance at the World Economic Forum, and three clear ways his leadership continues to damage trust, stability, and the country as a whole.</p><p>On the pop culture side, we talk through the Taylor Swift and Blake Lively text message fiasco...what it says about loyalty, power, and how celebrity narratives are shaped when private conversations become public.</p><p>We also return to <strong>Am I MAGA Presenting?</strong>, clocking the fashion, the footwear, and the unmistakable energy that always tells on itself.</p><p>And because the world feels especially heavy right now, we pause to talk about mental health and how constant news cycles, political tension, and collective grief impact us, and why it’s okay to acknowledge that weight without losing yourself in it.</p><p>Honest conversations, cultural context, and room to breathe.</p><p>Friend… pick up the phone.</p><p></p>
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