Ty and Tari, two dope black women who are always trying to decode love, marriage, sex, friendships, dating, family, and bullshit all while giving unapologetic transparency and realness. As expected for any loose talk podcast, it can get too real! Listen in weekly as they discuss their perspectives and opinions on all things you love to chat and gossip about!
New episodes every Friday at 12pm EST!
Why The Hell Am I Still Single? Season 2 - Episode 3
No second dates? Not getting a call back? Being ghosted? Not sure what to say or do to keep the conversations flowing on dates? Let’s decode why so many women that want to be married are still out here single!
19 Mar 2021
My Relationship Sucks But I'm Not Leaving! Season 2 - Episode 2
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12 Mar 2021
Are You A Prostitute Or Not? Season 2 - Episode 1
Ty and Tari are back! It's season 2 and we are kicking this season off with a banger! Are your expectations when dating way too high or disastrously low? Do you think that your dates should be spending lots of money on you? After a few dates, should he be helping you with bills? Should he freely give you money after you've had sex? Find out how we feel about dating expectations (vs. reality) and whether you should be deemed a prostitute or not!
1 Jan 2021
It's A Wrap On 2020! Season 1 - Episode 12
2020 has been a year of ups and downs! If you survived it, you are STRONG! No if, ands, or buts about it. Some of us maximized on our potential, opened businesses, took our health seriously, dived into new relationships, binge watched everything on Netflix, or started a podcast like us. Either way you made it through! For the season one finale of Zest and Zen, we are decoding 2020.
Thank you so much for listening to us throughout this first season. We'll be back in March 2021 with new video podcasts and more hot topics!
8 Dec 2020
"Why You All In My Business?" Season 1 - Episode 11
"Girl let me tell you!" We know at some point in your life you've heard this statement. This is the prefix to some gossip, juice, tea, shade, whatever you want to call it! Either you're all ears and want to hear it or you are just plain sick of hearing everybody else's business. This week Ty and Tari are decoding gossip.
23 Nov 2020
COVID Is Trying To Ruin My Holiday Season! Season 1 - Episode 10
The holiday season will look so different this year due to COVID-19, rising positive test results, and quarantine. Were you planning to meet your significant others family? Were you bringing your new boo home for the holidays? Or are you staying home and watching Netflix? Trying to plan a celebration with your loved ones is a question of "how" for most people. Let's decode how to maneuver through these COVID holiday challenges.
16 Nov 2020
Did Black People "Win" With Joe? Season 1 - Episode 9
Kamala Harris will be our new VP, but is her blackness in question? Are we gaining anything with Joe Biden winning? Is Miss USA a Trump supporter? John Gray has another apology!?!?! Who is Quawan Charles?, and why isn't he a news headline? Let’s talk about it!
9 Nov 2020
No Money, No Marriage! Season 1 - Episode 8
We all LOVE money but we don't all love to share it, borrow it, or beg for it with our significant other. How do finances work in your relationship or marriage? Did you'll talk about finances before getting married? Do you help with your partner's debt? Does all the money go in one account? Does your partner even know how to budget? Spender vs. saver? This week Tari and Ty are decoding finances in a marriage.
2 Nov 2020
Why Does My Hair Offend You? Season 1 - Episode 7
Black hair is still a HUGE topic INSIDE and OUTSIDE the black community! We are judged on how we wear our own hair, whether that's our natural hair, weaves, wigs, extensions, braids, twists, or locs.....and for some reason it offends way too many people, even our own people. Mind ya' business!
26 Oct 2020
Why Should I Submit To You? Season 1 - Episode 6
Why is "submission" such a dirty word in our society? Do you submit in your relationship or marriage? Is it a two-way street? Should men submit to women? If a man submits, is that emasculation? Why were so many people up in arms about Jeannie Mai saying she wants to submit to Young Jeezy? This week we are decoding submission and if it's the right or wrong thing for your relationship.
19 Oct 2020
Is Physical Appearance Really That Important? Season 1 - Episode 5
Have you ever dated someone unattractive? Does your physical appearance complicate your sex life? Would you be comfortable as a BBW or BBM? What are your non-negotiables with "looks"?
Ty and Tari are decoding physical appearance this week and explaining why we focus so much on our bodies and how society loves "pretty people".
5 Oct 2020
Are You Breaking Up With Me? Season 1 - Episode 4
How many break-ups have you had? Have you ever stalked an ex? What's the worst breakup you've been through? Why can't I shake this break-up off! Ty and Tari are decoding break-ups this week and wondering why it can be so hard to do or too damn easy!
28 Sept 2020
Are You A Good Girlfriend? Season 1 - Episode 3
Have you ever had a toxic friendship? Are you a "frenemy"? Do you intermingle your friends? Ty and Tari are discussing the hit TV show "Girlfriends", toxic friendships, if friends should be chosen or organic, failed girls trips, and which "girlfriend" you relate to the most.
21 Sept 2020
We Said I Do, Now What? Season 1 - Episode 2
So what actually happens after you say "I do"? It's definitely not a fairy tale. Just ask Andrew Gillum, Cardi B, and Ray J! Ty and Tari are discussing what actually happens, what expectations NOT to have, and why love languages are important.
14 Sept 2020
We're Live Ya’ll! Season 1 - Episode 1
Introducing Zest and Zen in a non-conventional way! Our very first podcast! In this first episode we will be giving you'll a window view into our world, as well as a sneak peek of what to expect from us every week. Always keeping it real, raw, uncut, and definitely unfiltered!
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