Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he runs a fun 20-question segment giving listeners a chance to learn more about the hosts. WOTD: Island- a piece of land surrounded by water. Question: If you owned an island would you want it to be? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Victoria Monét & Usher- “SOS” Halle- “Because I Love You” STANLEY- “Intermission” Kehlani- While We Wait 2 Doechii- Alligator Bites Never Hea...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 6Ep. 32
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss what having a “third space” means and reflect on the third spaces we had as children that impacted our lives. WOTD: Name- a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Junglepussy- “Effortless” Doechii- “BOOM BAP” Kimbra- “I Wonder” PHABO- “Kissing in Da Club” Tank and The Ba...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 31
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Frenchie takes a tearful moment and turns it into reigniting our fire and being excited about life again. What do you do to pick yourself up when you’re feeling lost? What is something you are excited about in your life currently? WOTD: Demure- reserved, modest, and shy Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Lisa- “New Woman” ft. Rosalía Fousheé- “war” Kyle Dion- “Cum Again” Coco Jones- “Sweep I...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 30
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Wes leads us in a discussion about acknowledging the growth beneath the surface that sometimes gets ignored. WOTD: Independent- not requiring or relying on others Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Durand Bernarr- “READY!” AMAKA- “Slow Rush” TAVE- “No More Maybes ft. Bibi Bourelly & India Shawn Leon Thomas- “Mutt” Doechii- “SUNDAY’S BEST” LION BABE- Freekish (EP) Ambré- i do this sh*t in...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 29
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Nika asks us one simple question. What would you do if you could just have an F- It day? WOTD: Potluck- a gathering where guests bring food to share, often homemade dishes. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Äyanna- “Boys Like U” FLO- “Check” Saweetie- “My Best” Charlie xcx & Billie Eilish- “Guess” Xavier Omär & ELHAE- “Luv 4 U” Big Sean- “On Up” Maxwell- “Simply Beautiful” Doechii- ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Frenchie leads us in a discussion on receiving a return on investment (ROI) of energy with different relationships in our lives. WOTD: Child- When you decide to have a child what do you think would be different to teach them? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: J’onn- “Thru the night” Sukihana- “Suki Suki” Ravyn Lenaee- “One Wish” ft. Childish Gambino Muni Long- “Ruined Me Jorja Smith- “High”...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he leads us in a discussion about the levels of access we give to others and ourselves in life. We give ourselves a 1-10 sliding scale grade in the Family, Friends, Work, Romantic Partners, and Self categories and then discuss in-depth why we chose said scores and if we are happy with them. WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that connects two other sections, often the verse to the chorus or the last two choruses. Check out the lin...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss the trajectory of our academic careers from high school through college and give students tips on how to gain the most from the experience. WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that connects two other sections, often the verse to the chorus or the last two choruses. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Duece Flame- 6000 EP Tyga & Sabrina Claudio- “No Question” Mu...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 25
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she makes us look at our "relationship quilts" and challenges us to think about if we are okay with the stains left behind along the way. When you look back at all the hurt you forgave, are you okay with that being a part of your story? WOTD: Olympic Games- a modified revival of the ancient Olympic Games consisting of international athletic contests that are held at separate winter and summer gatherings at four-year intervals. C...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 24
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss our wildest dreams. WOTD: Recluse- A person who lives a solitary life and tend to avoid other people. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: LION BABE- “Love Takeover” Jeremih ft. Bryson Tiller & Chris Brown- “Wait On It” Tinashe- “Getting No Sleep” Doechii- “ROCKET” cupcakKe- Dauntless Manifesto Megan Thee Stallion- MEGAN Marsha Ambrosius- CASABLANCO Lucky Daye- Alg...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we talk about the different forms of self-deprecation and which ones we identify with the most. WOTD: Housewife- a woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and doing housework. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Tierra Whack TinyDesk Ariana Grande w/ Brandy & Monica- “the boy is mine (Remix)” Glorilla- “TGIF” Jaden- “Roses” MALIA- “...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 22
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie as she guides us through a conversation on how to deal with negative energy when it shows up on our doorstep and proper venting session etiquette. WOTD: Pool- a small area of still water, typically one formed naturally Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Ambre - “Virtual World” Bree Runway - “JUST LIKE THAT” Kamaiyah - “Supa Fly (So Fly)” Infinity Song - Metamorphosis Complete Ti...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss the importance of picking and choosing our battles regarding conflict. Ice Cream- a soft frozen food made with sweetened and flavored milk fat. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: YG Ft. Kaliii & Stunna Girl- “SHAKE” Tyga- “Hello B*tch” Doechii- “MPH” Latto ft. Megan Thee Stallion & Flo Milli- “Sunday Service (Remix)” RAYE- “Genesis” ESTA- FRANCIS K Camp- Floa...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss our black role models in television and film Worst- most severely or seriously Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, & Cardi B- “Wanna Be” (Remix) Kehlani- “Next 2 U” Normani- “Candy Paint” Lion Babe- “Hot Honey” Muni Long- “Make Me Forget” Lucky Daye- “Soft” Tink & Summer Walker- “Song About U” Neila ft. PHABO- “Score” Josh Levi-...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she questions what fear of commitment means, why we feel it, and how to combat it. Do you fear commitment in specific areas of your life? Casino- a public room or building where gambling games are played. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Billie Eilish- HIT ME HARD AND SOFT Fana Hues- “Rental” Flo- “Caught UP” Muni Long (with Mariah Carey)- “Made For Me” LARA’- “Like Dat ...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she encourages us to create a bucket list for both the future and present. Summer- the warmest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from June to August and in the southern hemisphere from December to February. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Syd x Tank, Camper- “I Need It” Coco Jones- “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” Tanerélle- “Let Me In” Ravyn Lenae- “Love Me Not” &...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss different scenarios that have happened in our lives where we have had to pivot either into or out of our comfort zone. Wild- behave in an unrestrained or violent manner Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Durand Bernarr- “Fist Bump” Saweetie- “NANi” Elmiene ft. Leon Thomas- “Sweetness” Lion Babe- “Something Magic” Lila Iké ft. H.E.R- “He Loves Us Both” T-Pain- “On Thi...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss the need to feed our inner child in adulthood and what that looks like. Club- an association or organization dedicated to a particular interest or activity. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: GAWD- Covered by GAWD Tink- “Huh” Megan Thee Stallion- “BOA” Childish Gambino - ATAVISTA Andra Day- CASSANDRA (cherith) Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. ...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he addresses the art of letting go and living in the moment. Judge- to form an opinion or conclusion about Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: LION BABE- “Deep Sexy Acid” JT- “OKAY” YG- “KNOCKA” Tems- “Love Me JeJe” Normani - “1:59” Sinead Harnett - Boundaries PARTYNEXTDOOR - 4 Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie on the woes we are facing as we start the year of closing out our twenties. Hero- a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievement, or noble qualities. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Chlöe- “Boy Bye” Willow Smith- “b i g f e e l i n g s” Tanner Adell- “Whiskey Blues” Shaboozey- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Dua Lipa- “Illusion” Tinashe- “Nasty” Tink- “Charged...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes on our experiences with stress and how we regulate it. Website- a set of related web pages located under a single domain name, typically produced by a single person or organization. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: The Amours & TA Thomas- “Pick Me Up” Kehlani- “After Hours” Tanerélle- “Better Days” LION BABE- “So Pretty” NxWorries, Anderson.Paak, Knxwledge- 86Sentra Doja Cat- S...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us as we discuss Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter & Nika takes on a journey into music. Hobby- An Activity done regularly in one’s leisure time for pleasure. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Sinéad Harnett- “Burn” THEHONESTGUY- Velvet Soul: Side A Doechii w/ JT- “Alter Ego” Flyana Boss- This Ain’t The Album Buddy- Don’t Forget To Breathe Beyoncé- Cowboy Carter Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie is taking over this week's Under Our Umbrella segment & prompts a discussion surrounding our roots in confidence and how it changes daily. WOTD: Archivist- specially trained in preserving the original material and helping people obtain it. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Lendryx- “Halfway Open” Marsha Ambrosius- “One Night Stand” Bryson Tiller- “CALYPSO” LION BABE- “Better Late Than Never” Big Sean- “Pre...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Happy #TBUthursday! This week Wes takes over the Under Our Umbrella segment that gets to the root of our relationship with politics. WOTD: Unlimited- not limited or restricted in terms of number, quantity, or extent Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Cardi B- “Enough” Halle- “In Your Hands” Tamar Braxton- “Notice Me” Kasey Musgraves- Deeper Well Flo Milli- Fine Ho Stay Tierra Whack- WORLD WIDE WHACK Justin Timberlake- Everything I Thought ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Happy #TBUthursday! This week Nika leads us in a discussion on traditions with friends and family. WOTD: Villain- a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Flo- “Walk Like This” Sinead Harnett- “The Most” Jean Deaux- “Dreamin” Norah Jones- Visions Ariana Grande- eternal sunshine Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discus...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Happy #TBUthursday! This week Frenchie leads us in a discussion on the power of using your voice. We discuss the importance of using your voice even when you feel like the people around you aren't listening. WOTD: Nepotism- the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Kasey Musgraves- “Too Good to be True” Chlöe- “FYS” Jaco...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Happy #TBUthursday! This week we talk about our relationship with fitness. We dive into the ups and downs we’ve had when it comes to making it a priority and identify examples we had around us as children that helped inspire each of our journeys. WOTD: Traitor- A person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Saweetie- “Richtivities” SZA- “Saturn” Jacob Collier- Bridge Over Troubled Water ft. John ...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Happy #TBUThursday! Join us for this week's conversation on the ReesaTeesa saga, how a husband exceeds and excels using 21 blue hearts and more. Under Our Umbrella, we dive into alter egos and the benefits of having one. WOTD: Zumba- aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). New music: Diana Ross- “Miss...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Happy #TBUThursday! In this episode, we talk all about Usher's Super Bowl Halftime performance, surprise Beyoncé music drops, the Salt & Pepper Gang tour and much more! Under Our Umbrella, we expand on last week's Unconditional Love topic to focus on the most important component needed to achieve it - Forgiveness. How do people earn your forgiveness? Do you forgive and forget? WOTD: Chef- A professional cook, typically the chef cook in a restaurant or hotel Check out the links below for all ...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Under Our Umbrella this #TBUThursday, we talk all about Unconditional Love. Is it worth the hype? Do we believe in it? Do you? We also talk BBL's, UMG and all things Grammy's! WOTD: Business- a usually commercial or mercantile activity engaged in as a means of livelihood. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). New music: Free Design- “Love You” 1970 (Throwback of the day) JT- “Sideways” Usher & Pheelz- “Ruin” Samaria- Even Paradise Rains TiaCo...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 3
