We Need a Code Word
Claim This Podcastby Aisha and Jess
Podcast Overview
<p>Aisha and Jess are a Black, married GenX/Elder millennial couple making sense of the world through their kaleidoscope of identities. It can be a lot! Sometimes you just need a code word. We Need A Code Word (WNACW) Podcast is a weekly blend of wit, wisdom, and the whimsical in our everyday; where humor meets depth and “Juicy Mango'' might mean more than just a fruit. ;)</p>
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1/29/2024
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Recent Episodes
May 9, 2024
Ep. 08 Estate Planning: Who's Getting Grandma's House?
<p>In this episode we are joined by one of our favorite Financial Advisors, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-blank-cfp/'>Erick Blank, CFP, ChFC, CLU, RICP</a>. Tap in as we make estate planning more approachable.<br/><br/>Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning with <a href='https://trustandwill.com/'>Trust & Will</a><br/><br/><b>Erick's gift.</b> If you have educational questions about estate planning or are interested in working with <a href='https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/erick-blank/'>Erick</a>, contact him via email at: erick.blank@nm.com.<br/><br/><b> Palate Cleanser</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://rickjamessuperfreaklive.com/'>Super Freak, The Rick James Story </a></li><li><a href='https://dctheaterarts.org/2024/03/24/electrifying-mexodus-sets-erased-black-american-history-to-hip-hop-at-baltimore-center-stage/'>Mexodus</a></li><li><a href='https://www.broadwayworld.com/baltimore/article/THE-HOT-WING-KING-Comes-to-Baltimore-Center-Stage-20240325'>Hot Wing King</a></li><li><a href='https://dctheaterarts.org/2024/04/13/august-wilsons-gem-of-the-ocean-resonates-deeply-at-arena-players/'>August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean</a> at <a href='https://www.arenaplayersinc.com/'>Arena Players</a></li></ul><p>Watch us on YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@WeNeedACodeWord?sub_confirmation=1'>@weneedacodeword</a><br/><br/>Contact us: weneedacodeword@gmail.com<br/><br/>Subscribe! Don't miss an episode <a href='https://weneedacodeword.buzzsprout.com/'>https://weneedacodeword.buzzsprout.com/</a><br/><br/></p>
April 1, 2024
Ep. 07 Ain't I A Woman? ChatGPT Women's History
<p>In this episode we asked our favorite AI girlie, Chat GPTisha (not a sponsor) to give us some facts about our fave cultural workers and cultural architects as we closeout Women's History Month. Code Word: <a href='https://www.nps.gov/articles/sojourner-truth.htm'>Ain't I A Woman?</a> <br/><br/>Tap in with us as we celebrate those <a href='https://poets.org/poem/wont-you-celebrate-me'>born in Babylon, both nonwhite and woman</a>:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.dwherstories.com/timeline/georgia-teresa-gilmore'>Georgia T. Gilmore</a> </li><li>Augusta Fells Savage, check out the documentary <a href='https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/searching-for-augusta-savage/31521/'>Searching for Augusta Savage</a> </li><li>Cindy Campbell, <a href='https://natmonitor.com/2017/08/12/4-reasons-cindy-campbell-is-the-mother-of-hip-hop/'>Godmother of Hip-Hop</a></li><li><a href='https://wearememphis.com/play/culture/sweet-lady-an-ode-to-the-candy-lady/'>The Neighborhood Candy Lady</a></li></ul><p>Check-in: Recently we saw <a href='https://www.centerstage.org/events/mexodus/'>Mexodus at the Center Stage</a>. This play blends Hip-Hop and history to tell a unique story about the Underground Railroad that led south into Mexico. <br/><br/>Palate Cleanser: Have you watched <a href='https://www.netflix.com/title/81733939'>Your Lucky Day on Netflix</a>? A confrontation with a lottery winner turns lethal, leaving the desperate witnesses — and self-interested cops — to wrangle over the $156 million ticket. It is WILD!</p><p>#WomensHistory #ChatGPT #Facts #CulturalArchitects #CulturalWorkers #WeNeedACodeWord<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p>Watch us on YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@WeNeedACodeWord?sub_confirmation=1'>@weneedacodeword</a><br/><br/>Contact us: weneedacodeword@gmail.com<br/><br/>Subscribe! Don't miss an episode <a href='https://weneedacodeword.buzzsprout.com/'>https://weneedacodeword.buzzsprout.com/</a><br/><br/></p>
March 23, 2024
Ep. 06 TendeRona: COVID-19, 4 years later
<p>Code word: TendeRona<br/><br/><a href='https://www.cdc.gov/museum/timeline/covid19.html'>On March 11, 2020</a>, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, a pandemic. Fours years later, we are exploring the impact of COVID on families. </p><ul><li>The inspiration for this episode of We Need A Code Word Podcast was an NPR article written by Malaka Gharib on March 11th titled, <a href='https://www.npr.org/2024/03/11/1236975472/wrestling-with-my-husbands-fear-of-getting-covid-again'><em>Wrestling with my husband's fear of getting COVID again</em></a>.</li></ul><p>Palate Cleanser: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/the-feels/black-nasa-employees-go-viral-after-sharing-official-headshots'>#BlackAtNASA</a> (Unfortunately, Tyrone is now facing domestic violence accusations, which we do not condone!)</li><li><a href='https://www.thecut.com/article/reesa-teesa-who-tf-did-i-marry-interview.html'>Reesa Teesa Glow Up</a></li><li>Aisha is getting back into watching <a href='https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27497507/'>Love & Translation</a> </li></ul><p>#COVID19, #pandemic, #globalcrisis, #lessonslearned, #resilience, #teamsport #maskup, #socialdynamics, #pandemicjourney<br/><br/></p><p>Watch us on YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@WeNeedACodeWord?sub_confirmation=1'>@weneedacodeword</a><br/><br/>Contact us: weneedacodeword@gmail.com<br/><br/>Subscribe! Don't miss an episode <a href='https://weneedacodeword.buzzsprout.com/'>https://weneedacodeword.buzzsprout.com/</a><br/><br/></p>
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<p>Aisha and Jess are a Black, married GenX/Elder millennial couple making sense of the world through their kaleidoscope of identities. It can be a lot! Sometimes you just need a code word. We Need A Code Word (WNACW) Podcast is a weekly blend of wit, wisdom, and the whimsical in our everyday; where humor meets depth and “Juicy Mango'' might mean more than just a fruit. ;)</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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