Hold For Maintenance

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Lynae Vanee’s Award Winning series “Parking Lot Pimpin'” just had a baby— and it was triplets. Multi-hyphenate Lynae is joined by her friends Obio O Jones and Sim Simma to take a pause from heavy hitting current events and Hold For Maintenance in a weekly talk about being human in what can often feel like an inhumane world.

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Episodes

Please Hold.

So we should talk…

May 24, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 10

Just The Two Of Us

Obio is having the time of his life in Disney, but we couldn't leave you hanging. Lynae & Sim are having some much needed girl talk today. Enjoy.

May 01, 2024•1 hr 38 min

If We Keeping It HOT

So, the twitter gworls are having a feast between Jerrod Carmichael, straight boys with gay friends and Arnell Armon’s decision to make choices in her own life. What can we say, we wanted to take a bite. You’ll love this episode if you love talking about: -Family Structures & Ideals -Reality TV -Queer Issues -Relationship Goals -Music Ad Partners (if you’d like to have your products featured on the episode, email us at sim@fromthelot.co ) Follow Us on Socials: @HoldForMaintenance @lynaevanee...

Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 28 min

Did Fresh Prince Age Well?

Welcome to our first Closed Shop episode: where we learn and laugh out loud and talk about less intense topics than usual. Today we’re diving into a golden sitcom era: The 90’s — and discussing one of the most popular shows of that time, “The Fresh Prince of Belair.” Side note: Obio and Lynae don’t necessarily hate Sim, but if you sense that on this episode, you’re not wrong. You’ll love this episode if you love talking about: -The 90s -Film -TV Show Characters -Inclusion -Strong Black Leads Ad ...

Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min

Is There Tension In The Room?

This week we’re getting into Jerrod’s brave show, brand new bodies, someone getting fired at Essence and of course the very clever Cowboy Carter. We just got to April, but it feels like this month is blooming with all of the things. Trigger Warnings: if you’ve ever embarrassingly expressed love for someone who found you hideous, this may be a difficult listen. You’ll love this episode if you love talking about: -Beyoncé -Culture -Body Positivity -Beauty Procedures -Smart, Funny & Black Women...

Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 49 min

Hold for Virtual

This week we went virtual. Please be patient with us as we extend patience to ourselves lol Trigger Warnings: Grief Suicidal Ideation and loss by suicide Depression Follow Us on Socials: @HoldForMaintenance @lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @obioojones

Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 40 min

Protect These Kids. Damn

Nickelodeon… how are y’all all not under the jail? On today’s episode but we will be discussing the following topics: Financial Compatibility Quiet On Set Them girls and the yellow couch.. & more! Trigger Warnings: SA & CA Send your customer service letters to holdformaintenance@gmail.com & follow us on IG ⁠ See you next Wednesday!

Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 4

We Can’t Never Have Nothing!

Between Tik Tok’s farewell and life’s constant way of life-ing, it feels like we can’t have a break. Hopefully, today’s comedic relief is a break from the stress. We don’t know about you, but with the year we’ve been having, we needed to release a few giggles. On today’s episode but we will be discussing the following topics: Dating outside of your age range. Influencers vs Celebrities How much will it take to create distance between broke and me? & more! Trigger Warnings: SA in relation to ...

Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Legion and other menaces to society

TW: IVF, Childbirth | This week we rally behind Reesa Teesa and dig deeper into the sinister nature behind new policies and reproductive health.

Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Time Fi Shine

And, we’re back.

Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Safety in all aspects

We have some exciting news for our views this week but first safety. This week we touched on safety in many forms, children's safety in public school, safety in relationships. How do you advocate for safety? Follow us on our Socials! @HoldForMaintenance @Lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @Obioojones

Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 32 min

21 Questions, and Customer Service

Today we had some more customer service letters to knock out. Then We decided to play a game of 21 questions. Did we get spicy? Did we cry? All we know is we had to get into some thangs! Follow us on our socials: @Lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @Obioojones

Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min

Divorce, Parenting, It Is All So Much

As we dive deeper into the holiday season we want to know when does a child's curious nature become disrespect? Shortly, we discussed social media outrage over Tia Mowry's family Thanksgiving post. We also weigh in on T.I.’s family drama that was displayed on live this pastweekend at the Atlanta Football game. Follow Us on our Socials: @HoldForMaintenance @Lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @Obioojones

Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 30

This Episode Is The Worst

In today’s episode, we discussed Nia Long and Young Jeezy’s talk about childhood trauma, specifically in regards to childhood sexual trauma inflicted on black men by older black women. We’re warning you: it’s triggering. It is also an honest conversation that we needed to have about combatting an issue that is way too common in all of our communities. If you or someone you know needs help combatting any of the issues discussed in today’s episode, please contact the National S.A Hotline 1-800-656...

Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 24 min

Not us disagreeing disagreeing!?

A lot going down.

Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 26 min

Dear Keith Lee, Thank You.

Keith Lee came to Atlanta to eat and that’s exactly what happened.

Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min

Holding On For Dear Life

This ended up being a (insert time here) long testimony. Sorry, not sorry.

Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min

It Never Gave Will & Jada

But we just need our girl to be okay. Also go buy her book for the real story: “Worthy” is available for purchase now.

Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 24

Send That Man To The Doctor.

If you love him, you will.

Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 23

Rejection is a part of life.

Teach young boys, protect young girls, remember humanity.

Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min

It’s A Lot Going On.

Not the episode we had planned, but it’s the one we needed. Also— its our first visual episode! Okay, us.

Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 22

CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

You're stuck with me and Sim this week! :)

Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min

Whitreearchy

Customer service letters, defending black women is back on the docket, and cop city (cop cop city).

Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min

Blacks for Mooses

This episode wasn't supposed to be funny, but here we are.

Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 27 min

Random Men From Atlanta

Obio’s on a yacht this episode, but since we just because friends he still hopped on— just because.

Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 18

The Pain is at a TEN

TRIGGER WARNING. Today we're discussing factors surrounding the Maternal Vulnerability Index for black woman through the heart wrenching lens of Jessica Ross and her family's recent loss. Did you know that according to the CDC 80% of pregnancy related deaths are preventable by medical staff?

Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 37 min

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