It has been a joy to bring you guys episodes each week. I'm thankful for all of you who listen to the show. This podcast has been a light for both of us when it comes to facilitating interesting discussions and challenging each other to think critically. As the title notes, this will be the final episode of the show until we return from vacation. During this time we'll be thinking of ways to improve the show while taking some much-needed time away. I hope you all understand. We'll see you when w...
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 134
Welcome back! We kept you all fed this week. This episode gets into a lot of tough conversations and different perspectives. First we discuss further backlash surrounding Dave Chappelle’s standup special and the trans activist who led the Netflix walkout. She made racist comments in the past and is being targeted now. Can people change and can someone with a racist past now be an advocate for marginalized people? We also discuss the new Colin Kaepernick Netflix series and the comparisons made re...
Nov 04, 2021•57 min•Ep. 133
Welcome back! Whew, there’s a lot to get to this week. Is Adele overrated OR overhyped? We cover the debate over Critical Race Theory in schools. How involved should parents be in what schools teach? Is Critical Race Theory racist? We also discuss the current state of politics heading into the 2022 election year. Have the democrats proved that they can’t govern? Were the promises made to us empty? How do you feel about voting? We also talk about the NBA. Kyrie Irving is sitting out over vaccine ...
Oct 27, 2021•54 min•Ep. 132
Balancing work and a podcast is hard but here we are! Thank you for your patience! This week we're diving into some Unpopular Opinions. Is taking a "break" from a relationship selfish? Does our society delude us into thinking that no one is ugly? Is a two-week notice to leave a job necessary when the same grace isn't provided to the employee? We got into a lot this week. Do you agree or disagree? We'd love to get your thoughts on each opinion. Who did you agree with on this episode? Let us know ...
Oct 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 131
Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast! This week we tackle the discussion and backlash surrounding Dave Chappelle's new special on Netflix called 'The Closer'. Was he attacking the transgender community or are people being overly sensitive? We also talk about the Facebook whistleblower and the website crashing a day before the congressional hearing. YouTube deletes two R. Kelly channels and an Oregon school district bans teachers from displaying LGBT and BLM flags in the class...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 130
Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast! We talk about the 2022 NFL Halftime show performers being announced. Are you looking forward to seeing Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr. Dre, & Mary J Blige? Did they get it right? R. Kelly is guilty! Lock him up, Kamala! Should people in the industry who knew about his behaviors be held accountable? We also follow up on Will Smith and Jada revealing that they have an open marriage. Would you entertain an open relationship? Othe...
Oct 07, 2021•48 min•Ep. 129
And we’re back! This week we answer a great listener question while debating if it's okay to be content or should you always push for more. We also discuss the use of blackface by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; can it go both ways? Is the movie 'White Chicks' acceptable or racist? Could the film be made in 2021? We talk about Apple's new IOS 15 update, tracking, & whether privacy even exists anymore. We also discuss Jada Pinkett Smith's new revelation about learning to love. Justin ...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 128
Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast Polar Opposites! We talk about the VMA’s losing their cultural relevancy. Why don't young people care about award shows? We also talk about the viral Nicki Minaj COVID tweets and the impacts of spreading opinions vs facts. We have some difficult discussions about the age of consent, grooming, and predatory behavior. Is Drake weird? Lil Nas X released his album 'Montero' to glowing reviews. Have you heard it? We then get some things off our...
Sep 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 127
Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast Polar Opposites! This week we get into some Unpopular Opinions and What Would You Do Scenarios! Is divorce that big of a deal if you don't have children? Does our society embrace those that have messed up more than those who never get in trouble? Is parenting getting worse because parents don't want to discipline their children in the toxic manner they were raised in? We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! As expected, our conversa...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 126
Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast Polar Opposites! Another week, another great episode. We address the elephant In the room by discussing women’s rights via the Supreme Court's emergency ruling on the Texas abortion law. We also discuss new music from Drake and Kanye. A discussion about R Kelly is also covered. We get into new rules being developed due to the covid surge. Do influencers have a responsibility to give their listeners the truth (Joe Rogan)? Some doctors are r...
Sep 08, 2021•52 min•Ep. 125
Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast Polar Opposites! This week is another packed episode. We follow up on a listener question and discuss musicians becoming more celebrated after death. Who’s an artist that the public made bigger than what they were before they died? Can anyone in music history beat Drake in a VERSUZ battle? We cover the events unfolding in Afghanistan and what if anything billionaires owe the world. We also cover topics like the term GOAT and y'all's favori...
Sep 02, 2021•50 min•Ep. 124
In this episode, we have a very special guest! We’re joined by our fave Steffi ( inn.my.humble.opinion ) on YouTube. We cover music opinions and hot takes. We revisit our legend discussion and ask each other about the difference between an icon and a legend. Is the quality of music today getting worse? Who are some modern legends in today’s industry? The Weeknd? Bruno Mars? Do you agree or disagree with us? As always like, share, & subscribe. Thanks for listening! If you have a question to a...
Aug 25, 2021•50 min•Ep. 123
For SPICY anonymous questions and random inquiries, USE THIS LINK! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebwcH-zavRYLwvOO6Gq3tv7CmrkkqRF9Cj5uRdqENiR42MVA/viewform Welcome back! We have a lot to unpack and a lot to discuss this week. Have you listened to Billie Eilish's new album 'Happier Than Ever?' We cover the rise in Covid cases, the Delta variant, & “vaccine passports.” We give our thoughts on the Olympic Games and Simone Biles. Should mental health be treated like physical health? D...
Aug 11, 2021•56 min•Ep. 122
Welcome back! We have a lot to talk about in today’s episode. There are so many weights that need to be lifted off our chests this week along with more listener questions! Iggy Azalea's new video sparked a conversation about blackfishing. Do people darken their skin to easily hop genres? Where do we draw the line between appropriation and appreciation? Should the money Bill Cosby donated to charity be returned? We also discuss whether prison is meant for punishment or rehabilitation. When a pers...
Aug 04, 2021•54 min•Ep. 121
Hope you guys are doing well! This week we're giving y'all a little something from the vault. We discuss capitalism killing me, subway selling mystery meat, and the encroachment of technology in our lives. Hope you enjoy! Please send us more letters as well! We love hearing from you and answering your questions. If you have a question to ask us please use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebwcH-zavRYLwvOO6Gq3tv7CmrkkqRF9Cj5uRdqENiR42MVA/viewform Tell a friend to tell a friend!...
Jul 15, 2021•37 min•Ep. 120
It’s a new episode and we have some things to get off our chest! We discuss Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension from team USA for failing a drug test. Do you think she should be able to compete? Were people coddling her? This leads to a larger discussion on the Olympics and fairness in competition. We talk about Bill Cosby being freed from prison, the support he's received from fans, and how we got to this point. Why do people think he's innocent? We didn’t forget to cover the fallout from the lea...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 119
Welcome, welcome, welcome as Justin would say! In today’s episode, we drag the great state of Texas in “Off My Chest.” We talk about Kevin Hart vs cancel culture and the “haters." We discuss Critical Race Theory and why people get it so wrong. Is Juneteenth being a national holiday the change we were asking for? There are interesting allegations being thrown towards Drake; is texting a teenager when you’re in your 30’s suspect? Finally, our main topic is Juneteenth! To celebrate, Justin and I di...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 118
Welcome back! This week we wanted to interact with you, the listeners! In today’s episode, we answer listener questions! We have some interesting topics to cover from fetishes, interracial relationships, college majors, how to handle a nosey ex, and much more! Keep writing in so we can hear from you too! Let us know your thoughts! Interact with the show and don’t be afraid to reach out. As always like, share, & subscribe. Thanks for listening! If you have a question to ask us please use this...
Jun 23, 2021•51 min•Ep. 117
Welcome back! This week, we discuss Naomi Osaka and her withdrawal from the 2021 French Open (18:05) and how NBA fans have lost their minds. Do fans need to be banned? What should an athlete's relationship be like with the media? We also talk about Monique's recent comments regarding black representation in public and it opens a larger discussion about representation and how/when it matters (29:10). Is Tyler Perry good for the black community? Is Shaun King exploitative? As always we read and di...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 116
Welcome back! This week we play another round of Unpopular Opinions and we also go through some 'What Would You Do?' scenarios (26:52). Would you snitch on your friend for a million-dollar salary? Would you make an OnlyFans to pay some medical bills? We talk about current events such as the CDC lifting mask mandates for those who are vaccinated, congress and the January 6th commission, & the 2021 Billboard Awards (16:01). Communication is key, you’ll notice in this episode, a heated disagree...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 115
#AnotherOne In this week's episode, We discuss cancel culture, searching for dirt in a person's past, & when we think the left goes too far. Justin talks about his favs J. Cole and Ellen while we briefly give our thoughts about Israel & Palestine. Our main topic covers the problem with liberals and the far left. We also hold republicans accountable regarding how they weaponize cancel culture on the right. In "listener letters" we read two great questions this week! Write in so we can hea...
May 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 114
Did you miss us? We missed you! In this episode, we talk about what makes an artist overrated, the 2021 Olympics, and whether we should be allowed to protest in the workplace (20:35). Where do you stand? Would you risk your employment for a cause you’re passionate about? Our main: topic focuses on how we give celebrities & those we care about the benefit of the doubt and the difficulty separating an artist from their art (34:02). Is it okay to excuse Michael Jackson's inappropriate behavior ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 113
We lied! An episode was supposed to be released to coincide with this clip but we had to take a mental break this week. As I was editing the episode, I didn't want to rush something out for the sake of consistency. You guys know that we hate to miss a week even if it doesn't happen that often. We appreciate you all and we promise to make it up to you by releasing an amazing episode next Wednesday! While you wait, feel free to send us an ANONYMOUS QUESTION that will be read at the beginning of ea...
May 07, 2021•15 min•Ep. 112
We’re back! This week YouTube’s very own Tiffany Ferguson (tiffanyferg) joined us as we got into some great topics. We spent time talking about white allyship and what it means to be an unapologetic supporter of the Black community. How does one be an ally without being performative? Why would a white person dismantle a system that they benefit from? Are Black people too mean to individuals who don’t understand race and privilege (black squares)? We get into it all! This is a great episode. Chec...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 111
It’s Wednesday, which means a new Polar Opposites episode! We discuss the rise of anti-transgender legislation across the country (17:33). Johnson & Johnson pauses their vaccine out of caution and anti-vaxers lose their minds with new conspiracies (22:45). We read more listener letters (05:20) and dive into the Black Lives Matter organization to see where our money is going (30:43). Who is the better entertainer? Will Smith or Jamie Foxx (41:36)? Let’s hear your takes! As always like, share,...
Apr 21, 2021•53 min•Ep. 110
New week, new heat! This week we pay tribute to DMX by discussing what makes someone a legend vs an icon (41:41). Does dying too young make one a legend? We cover vaccine hesitancy in the black community and the dangers of SNL's negative stereotyping (31:30). We then unpack the recent incidents of police violence against Daunte Wright and Lieutenant Caron Nazario (21:45). Enough is enough... Kid Cudi wears a dress on SNL and sparks conversations about masculinity among black men (28:45). As usua...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 109
Another week, another episode! This week we discuss the fallout from the Georgia voting laws and the MLB moving the All-Star game. We also read more of your listener letters. Addison Rae made some TikTok creators mad regarding her appearance on Jimmy Fallon. Bhad Bhabie made an OnlyFans and it sparks conversation about predatory behavior. As always like, share, & subscribe. Thanks for listening! If you have a question to ask us please use this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe...
Apr 07, 2021•45 min
Did you miss us? This week we dissect the conversation around gun reform in congress (25:40). There's a new segment in town - LISTENER QUESTIONS (03:30)! In 'Off My Chest' we discuss anti-blackness in the Asian community (12:55). Are some black people justified in feeling hesitant to support Asians? We cover the voter restriction laws in Georgia (31:40) and debate about diversity and representation (39:37). Is diversity more important than qualifications? Finally, we discuss Lil Nas X's new vide...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 108
Stop Asian Hate! This week we discuss the rise in hate crimes against the Asian (AAPI) Community and use our platform to stand in solidarity with them. We then get a few things off our chest regarding conservative trolls in our DM's and protecting our peace (18:41). We also talk Cardi B vs Candace Owens and the responsibility parents have to raise their children (27:53). Should celebrities be role models? Kylie Jenner finds herself in some controversy after she publicizes a GoFundMe for a makeup...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 107
Did you miss us? In this episode, we review the 2021 Grammys (08:15) and examine Governor Cuomo's growing sexual allegations (23:10). Please speak out and speak up! Stimulus checks are being sent out; how are you gonna spend yours? We cover race relations in current news stories as well (38:28). As always LIKE, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for listening! SEND US INTERESTING QUESTIONS! Here's the link to the anonymous form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebwcH-zavRYLwvOO6Gq3tv7Cmrkkq...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 106
