EPISODE 4 - Big Strong Doll

As she battles against our current shows. In love her gina, Deja sees how many people she can date at the same time. That's right. Now, let's take a look at our first contestant, Chastity. Chastity hails from down the street. The only things listed in her dating profile are peace, love and praying mantis. Well, we're gonna find out what that means. So, Chastity, that's a cool name. You know what I get called Deja Vu, So I'm sure you get called Chastity. Build right, I mean, Cassidy is actually

my chosen name. It represents my commitment to Christ, our Lord and Xavior. Speaking of Christ have you been saved? Oh? Next this round, we have graph fite Onyx. Is that correct? Am I reading that right? Is that her name or a writing utensil? Brio indicates she's a witch in the sheets and a bitch in the streets. Can't wait to hear more from graphitonics. And oh I love her cake? So I like your What would you call that a caper? It's not a cape, it's a warlock cloak. Okay, okay.

This next profile seems pretty normal. She likes cheese and more cheese, nothing but the cheese, so help her God. Because she's also actually intolerant. No, that's my kind of girl, Titto. You know I got my fingers crossed for this one. All right, let's bring out Angie until next time, Folks. Angie her uper is more point nine because she's Angie. She wears but doesn't talk about against, and she says sorry to people who actually in her way. She's Angie.

She always as snacking a curse because she's Angie, and also because she has a little butcher. Thank you for getting these, Yeah, no problem, I'll get the next one. Um, so we should probably cheers, right, cheers cheers to getting into someone new. Alright, perfect, let's lock arms, lock arms and six shots. Yeah, it's customary. Is it where Poland? Oh? Are you from Poland? No? I'm from Jersey, but I just spent like a month in Poland. And honestly, this

was my biggest takeaway. That sounds about right. Okay, let's let's lock arms. Oh, this tequila is a very smooth right. Wow, you know this is the fifth time you've checked your phone since you sat down. Sorry, okay, let me turn it off. It's it's nothing, I mean, if you have to go, no worries, we can reschedule. No, No, it's it's just my roommate. Well, she's really my best friend. It's a long story. We don't have to go into it right now. I'm just too bad because now I

am interested what is going on? I don't know if I should talk about it. Actually, look, I have my own place now, so I miss roommate drama, give it to me please. Well okay if you insist, um, Okay. It all started when I thought Chloe, my best friend slash roommate, was sleeping with this girl. I like, oh the drama. No she didn't though, she she didn't do it,

and it was just like a big misunderstanding. But then that led to us not really talking and we're also in this band together, and now that's just getting all complicated. So I'm kind of in this place. So you play music, Yeah, I do, what kind of music? I guess that's a part of the issue right now. It's a band kind of feels like her band, so it's kind of like a Tegan and saravibe. Yeah, and you don't really seem like a Tegan and Sarah kind of girl. That's not

the problem. Just I feel like Chloe wants to be Taken and Sarah. I mean, if it were up to me, i'ld be making something else like what um like, well, I love music that has an alternative electronic and R and B field Okay, so basically not taken and stand right. Recently, we played this gig and it was going it was bad. So anyway, I ended up putting on one of my songs and the crowd like loved it, like, oh my god, that's amazing. Yeah. But then I got asked to do

this solo show and that's so exciting. Why don't you sound excited, all right? Because Chloe don't it's hard. It's it's hard for me to feel excited about it because obviously Chloe's that sounds like her own ship. I mean, she should be excited for you. This is a big opportunity. What are you supposed to compromise your own career for your friends little feelings? You're in charge of your feelings and she isn't charge of hers. Okay, thank you, Really

it's nice hearing that out loud. Actually it's I don't know. And then tonight we're supposed to be like having our monthly movie night and she hasn't responded to any of my text and I just feel I don't know, I feel guilty like I'm not being a good friend of you should be the one not answering her text Okay, I don't know. It just seems like it's a pattern where I'm always the one that's texting and never getting a response. I mean, you do give me trick text vibes.

I keep hearing that phrase, what is that? Is it actually a thing? So it's not just with Chloe the how did you know? Okay, well there is this girl Gina, and well that's the one that I thought Chloe slept anyway, we you and I are on a date, so maybe we should be No no, no, no, no, no no no, don't you stop now, this is juicy sill or. I am leaving what no, no, no, no, come on, no check les barkie barky. Oh my god. Fine, it's just it's complicated. Look, I'm gonna get us some more drinks

and you're gonna tell me all about this girl. If I had known you were going to dress so nice, I would have asked the neighbor to look for the septic tank instead. I hope your clothes aren't getting too dirty. Well, I mean, you know, I did just get this shirt, but I was gonna replace it anyway, So thank goodness. I think you're really gonna like what we're doing later. Oh yeah, I think I will too. Great you found it. Oh yeah, you can look inside the tank for my

grandmother's ring later. But we should really like get going. Well, yeah, we don't want to be late. Oh can I at least clean up in your bathroom? You know, I rather you didn't. You might track mud inside, and and mud just it really activates my sciatica, so you know I can just I can give you a quick hose down with the actual hoo. Of course, dummy, what else would I be talking about? Uh? Yeah, okay, you know what, I think. I'm actually good. I'll just wash my hands

at the restaurant. Restaurant, you're so funny. Oh okay, well, I forgot to put gas in my car, so we're going to take yours. Sure, Yeah, that's fine. It's in San Francisco. Okay, that'll be fun. You are such a doll, a big strong doll. Has anyone ever told you you have gorgeous blonde hair? Well, my mom, it's such a comedian. All right, now let's go. I say it again, a big dog, do it again? Oh? Whoa, wow, this is an I know. We get a really great right here.

Oh you got a room obviously. Oh so we're not having dinner. Itre'll be plenty of food if you're hungry. Oh nice, God, I love a good room service. Alice, you might it, Stacy Darling, so lovely to see your face. This is Chloe Cloe is here for the first time. Yeah, I've I've never been to the Roots before. It's wow, It's schoolgious, isn't it. You know you're in for a great evening. Let me show you guys to the room. Oh my god, this is such a great service. You

must be here a lot. Yeah, at least once a week, sometimes twice. Are you always bringing new people every time? Yeah? I try to, but sometimes to you, I come alone. Cool. I was so happy to have you here. If you go with this name talk, that would be fantastic. Thanks Stacy, Um the Amarilla's what is going on? I thought we were on a date list? Is a date with your future? Oh? Welcome to Botanical Vitality, your future. Always to give it up for your fearless leader, Natasha Ja what you have

times times, Thank you and welcome. Let's go find seats closer to the front. This is Botanical Vitality so much your future. Always welcome to a weekly newcomer initiation ceremony. For the next five hours we will be exploring the only way to true happiness. Shoot, doesn't look like their seats up front. I guess we can just stand in the back. Um, listen, a realists, I think the finest is that you in the back is our lead gold status? Better give it a faber realist? Yes, stop tell us

who did you bring today? Don't be shine newcomer. Come on up to the stage with me. That's a don't embarrass me. No, I don't feel good to go? Do you mean excuse me? Excuse me? Move? Where are you going? No? No, settle down, everyone, it's okay. Not everyone is ready to actualize happiness. Oh my god, Oh my god. I can't believe this is happening. God, how the fu did you almost join a cult? And I'm such an idiot, stupid, stupid, Davia. But if you're calling in regards to my student loans,

this is actually Karen. Come on, let's checking on dere storyline is so good and that's why I never use escalators. You know what's crazy? I always thought that was an urban myth. Uh No, it's not, because I am the barely living truth, So who would have thought honestly? Um, all right, so I'm having a great time, and look, I can tell yours still figuring it out with Gina or whatever whoever. But I'm going to this dope art show with a few friends down the street and no pressure.

But I think you'd really like the crowd and I kind of want you to come. It's a really great intro to the Oakland Queer black art scene. So yeah, that sounds really cool, and you know, seriously, thank you for being so chill with everything, of course, please, So does that mean you want to come to the show? Yeah, I'm down. Let's go. They're walking to a gallery, but you can't see it. They're walking to a gallery, but

you can't see it. I guess you'll just have to believe us because it's a podcast and you better not forget it. Okay, god yo, Okay, this place is amazing and I'm vibing with this music, like, oh well perfect. I'll introduce you to the DJ if you like the music so much. I mean, she's a great friend of mine. You actually see her over there, that woman kissing her as her partner, and my best friend t Shaw, who's throwing the whole thing that you see here. She actually

curated all of the art too. Wow, you know so many people. I mean, I've lived here for like four years now, so yeah, I guess wait, I just realized I spent this whole day talking about me and my ship and I didn't even ask anything about you, Like it's all good. You know, I wanted to know the drama. Okay, tell me, what do you do? When I do a lot. I'm a production coordinator at the radio station. Do you

know Point six Attempt Yo? I love that station. Is that your passion or is that something you've always wanted to do? I mean, I mean I just got my own radio show, so it's crazy. Whoa, Okay, relax because it's at a shitty time slot, but that just means I get to do whatever I want, which is kind of awesome. Yeah, that's cool. What's your show about? Hmm? It's kind of a talk show. It's got a little bit of everything. The main thing is I'm really trying

to promote queer artists of color. Come on, you know, I'm so what what time are you on? Okay, very convenient time every Tuesday and Thursday at two am. Damn I would listen, but then that's what that's when I'm in my book club every Tuesday and Thursday. I don't want to pist those book club ladies off. Thank you for inviting me to this event. Really, um, this place is like mad dol And what that painting over there? Is that so interesting? What is that? M that's my

friend Majorie Eddie's piece. I think it's called like unfollowed me or follow me something about social media? Yeah deep, I know. But that one over there is my other friend to Vena's self portrait, and that one is one of my favorites. So beautiful, right to you. Come with me, you have to meet you will love her. Girl, I'm so happy to see your face. It's such a great turn out. Girl. I'm so happy for you. It was all thanks to you. Please come on, Dug you promoted

it on your show. Yes, oh yeah, yeah, all three of my listeners came all the way through. Girl, stop it it was four because I'm also a listener. You're right. Let me introduce you, Todaja. Oh is this the one? So Deja meet my friend Tsha, my very very best friend. Hi, Tsha, it's nice to meet you. This is amazing event. Thank you for having me. I'm just s girl. Thanks for having you. You are too formal. What is this a wedding?

So getting just kidding, just thank you for coming. Um So Angie told me that you curated the aren't it's absolutely studying truly so great, Thank you so much. All of the artists are sprinkled around here somewhere. Deja's a musician. Yeah, well, how to stop stop. She has a solo show coming up. Girl. That is so cool. What's the deeds? I definitely come? Okay cool, Yeah, I'll send you the details over Instagram. What's your handle? Damn? Hold on, I turned my phone

off earlier. Just give me a second to the power is that? I wonder if that's Chloe or Gina. Okay, I'm sorry your handle? My handle is art in Titia. Awesome. I'll follow you into the cool. Speaking of cool, where are the bathrooms? Um? Okay, so you're gonna go straight back over to the right, uh huh okay, great, I'll be right back. Guys. Ah, Desa, I think I was just joined the colt, but I made it to my car, so I think I'm saying I'll see you about all

this during your movie Mean Girls again or maybe heavy Land. Okay, I gotta focus on driving and breathing. I'll talk to you later. By oh my god, Desa, I thought you were kidnapped by Botanical Vitality. Are you okay? Where are you right now? They're not holding you have to somewhere. No, no, no, no, I'm fine. I just well, I turned up my phone and then I turned it back on. It sorry, Yeah, no worries. Okay, I've been seven eleven. I'm thinking maybe

we do kids racings. Oh what's that thing you always want? Yeah, but I'm also sorry because I'm not going to make it to a movie night. Why. Well, my last date went well and I think we're gonna be good friends. And anyway, she took me to this really cool art event and I think I'm gonna stay and hang. Oh that sounds cool. Actually, you know, maybe I can come meet you. You know, I love arts like all I ever talked about. Yeah, well, I mean it's not really

your space. Oh now it's mostly it's now it's all queer people of color, so oh cool, Um, okay, totally. I'll just I guess I see you when you get home. I guess. Yeah, you're good, of course. Everything. It's fine, it's so good. But you know what, I'm actually getting another call. Okay, so I'm gonna go by Hey guys, I'm back. Hey, al right, So this event is over in like fifteen minutes, and we're all gonna go to

this carry. We'll keep all down the street. You're welcome to join if you want, but I get it if you have to head out no, I don't have anywhere to be. Desia is confident. Y'all suck her old friends. She's not like Drake. She's about to make his new friends who aren't fake fake fig gonna hang out with all QPOC homies. Welcome to Oakland, Desia, you're a homie. You don't need know old friends. Not Chloe. You don't need know old friends. Fuck Chloe. Excuse me, officer, UM,

what's happening. It's been a break in ship. I live here? Which apartment? Um? Three? F al right, you're gonna need to answer some questions, Okay, I mean is my apartment okay? Though, well, your neighbor called us when they heard a window breaking and a lot of commotion in your apartment. At first he called for a noise complaint, but then he realized you weren't home. Oh my god, oh my god. Anyway, we'll need to go in. I DEMI as I's been stolen.

Hopefully you have rentor's insurance. I mean, does that come with the apartment, the rentals insurance? Yeah? Is that like part of the broker's fee or something? I don't think so, ma'am shout are you kidding me? Damn? It. Okay, let's go check the apartment so we can follow report. Let's check in the apartment. I kind of forgot that they had one. Do you know what anything missing? Off hand? Oh my god, I think, Oh my god, my guitar is gone. Oh my god, my music career is over. Ship.

What am I gonna tell my mom? God? Oh my god, it's over? What about TJA? Fuck? Uh? Okay? Anything else? Um, Honestly, I'm not sure. My roommate isn't here right now, so I don't know. I don't know if anything of hers is stolen night, I'm not sure. All right, you should try to get your roommate here asap so we can follow a thorough board. Okay, come of course. Um, I'm sorry I can't reach her. She's she's not picking up. I don't know. Ten four. All right, we gotta wrap

this up. If you can't reach her, both of you will need to come down the station to finish the report. Well, could you just wait a minute. I mean, I'm sure she'll be home soon. She's here's my card technique. Are you ready to come down the station? OKAYSA, but if you're calling in regards to my student loans, it's actually caring. Deja, come home. This is an emergency. It's not a fucking joke. God, this is ridiculous. I'm so fucked. Hey, han Whoa? Your

apartment is a mess. Wait, honey, are you crying? Mom? Just think before you speak. Okay, what the fund does it look like? Excuse me, young lady, watch your tone. My apartment was just broken into and all my stuff was stolen. Oh my god, honey, are you okay? Did you call the police? Of course I called the fucking police. What do I look like? Well, the police, Okay, they were here when I got here. That's not the fucking point. Okay. If you're going to talk to me this way, I'm

going to hang up. Mom. I'm I'm sorry. I'm just I'm kind of freaking out. Okay, Okay, Well did they take anything? Is Desa there? Is she? Okay? Yeah, they took my guitar, and no, I'm alone and Deja not answer my calls, and I just I don't know where she is. Okay, Honey, maybe I should come up there. I'm not sure. I'm just having a really hard time and I don't know what to do. Okay, Okay, maybe try doing some of your deep breathing exercises. Just just

try and relax, honey. I don't want you spiraling. You pressuring me is actually not helping right now. Okay, my stuff was stolen and I'm piste off. Okay, I understand that. I just don't want this to trigger you. This should trigger me. Okay, I don't like how you're talking to me right now. I'm going to make an appointment with the therapist Dr Brown recommended. And if you don't go, I'm not paying your rent next month. Are you serious? You should be consoling me right now. What you're doing

is borderline emotionally manipulative. You realize that, right you do know what you're doing. Well, great, then you'll have something to discuss with a therapist. Great, okay, honey, go put on a nice relaxing movie, maybe something with Sandra Bullock. And why don't you smoke a little of that Devil's lettuce. You know we won't tell that obviously, and tomorrow we will figure out how to replace all of your stolen items. Okay, honey, yeah, okay, and thank you. I love you. I'm I'm sorry I'm

being such a bit right now, honey. It's fine, Okay, call me tomorrow. Yeah, sure, great. They took my guitar and my dignity. The only thing I have left is a stupid Cassio keyboard. Paul me, Paul, Why the funk aren't you here? Fuck you? Come on? But thanks for that. By the way, got hate this. Everybody sucks, Everybody hates me. The only thing I have is is Cassio my brother

Paul gave me. This episode was created and written by Alicia Brown, Sarah Ahmond, and Sophie dinnacoll, Directed and composed by Sarah Ahmad. Music supervision by Alicia Brown and Sophie dinnacoll. Executive produced by Brian Walland for Anthem Entertainment, Produced by Selena Razak, Audio by Take Gregor and David Ulick. Starring Rnita Lewis as Desia, Jules Forstberg, Larry as Chloe. Narrated

by Alicia Brown and Sarah Ahmad. Additional voices by Take Gregor, Racheld Napoleon and Hi has Wit, Harry Eleanson, Jordan's Sears, Lawrench Liner, Lindsay Red, Jeff Juby. For more podcasts for my Heart Radio, visit the I Heart Radio app Apple podcast or wherever you get your podcasts,