Raw... Racy... Kitchen table talks over wine with friends. Immerse yourself in laughter as we cover relationships/dating, sex, Black/LGBTQ/Women issues, social consciousness, self-help and more. Have you had your hard to swallow pill this week?
Hi Swallowers, it’s our 100th episode and it's giving chaos on a platinum platter... This week we cover: We’re unpacking the Dollhouse on NTTV trailer backlash over its portrayal of trans women, revisiting Sabrina Carpenter’s 2016 freedom era, and side-eyeing Tyla’s EP selling a mere 3.7k copies. Laverne Cox is dating a MAGA cop, Beyoncé is going head-to-head with Michael for the crown of “biggest star,” and Shannon Sharpe just cut a $50M deal with OnlyFans creator Gabriella Zuniga. Plus: the Red Dress Run turns into Pride Pt. 2, basketball shorts included. And for our Topic of the Day: what does “Do y’all have history?” really mean? All this messiness and more. Buckle up...
23 Apr 2025
Episode 99: Gettin' Onya Nerves... Again
Hi Swallowers, the week we dive into holy chaos and celebrity mayhem: The Pope’s death shakes the Vatican, SZA stumbles on stage, and Drag Race crowns a new queen. We’re breaking down Shannon Sharpe’s allegations, Trump’s student loan revenge tour, and Kanye’s unhinged tweet about oral sex with his cousin. Buckle up! This episode is messy, iconic, and unfiltered.
13 Feb 2025
Episode 98: Beyoncé’s Country Clapback, Kendrick’s Halftime Takeover & A Drag Race Gag!!
This week, we cover—the ΑΩ Haus ball is coming up on February 22, and MAR. just dropped new music "SUPERHUMAN"!
Hot Topics: The 2025 Grammys got the BeyHive buzzing after Beyoncé took home both Country Album of the Year and Album of the Year—fair or foul? 🐝⚡️ Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show just shattered records with 133.5 million views, officially surpassing MJ’s legendary 1993 performance. From viral bell-bottom pants to Taylor Swift getting boo’ed, there’s a lot to unpack! 👀🏈
Plus, Dank vs. Lyft—should fat accommodations be as prioritized as LGBTQ+ inclusivity? Laverne Cox’s new sitcom, Clean Slate, is now streaming on Prime Video, following a trans woman reconnecting with her father after 23 years. And of course, we gotta talk Drag Race—Arietty made a major comeback in the latest ball challenge!
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YouTube views
3,653
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
99 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
16 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
68
Engagement
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