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What Works For Us

What Works For Us!mistertelltales.com
Hosted By Edmonson of the E.L.E. Code and Tarik Daniels aka Mistertelltales What Works For Us is a black queer conversational podcast show hosted by Mental Health Advocate and Black Queer Activist/Author Tarik Daniels and Fashion Blogger and Lifestyle Enthusiast Eric Edmonson. They bring their personal passions to each episode as best friends discussing all things black and queer. Each episode is an open and candid conversation about the hosts' life experiences with a focus on mental health, lifestyle, fashion, relationships, and social injustices. "We taking back our CULTURE yall!"
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Episodes

75: Episode 75-Do You Really Like Men?

Whaddup Doe! Edmonson and Mistertelltales are back with a juicy one. One this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales dive into the topic of what's masculine and what's feminine. What are the things about a man that we like? My man, My man, My man! Trust us, this is one episode you don’t want to keep to yourself! #MyManMyMan #PodcastPreview #ILikeMen” #wwfupodcast Follow, like, and comment on the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the show on all social media at What Works For Us Pod...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 75

74: Episode 74-To Blast or Not to Blast!

Hold onto your headphones folks, because after three years away Edmonson and Mistertelltales is back with a juicy one. Ever heard of Gail Lewis from #TikTok? The Innanets been talking! One this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltlaes are locking horns over this trending topic, to blast or not to blast your cheating ex? They dive into the messy, the gritty, and the downright laughable strategies for dealing with disrespect and infidelity. Do you air your dirty laundry for the world to see, or d...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 74

73: Episode 73-Would You Go Hungry For A Man?

On this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales checks in the listeners about their personal lives and recent events. Edmonson brings a letter to the show that deals with a relationship where someone is going hungry to make their situation work. Join them on this episode for their version of Red Table Talk as we give lively commentary on the subject. Follow, like, and comment on the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the show on all social media at What Works For Us Podcast....

Jul 19, 20211 hr 27 minEp. 73

72: Episode 72-Are We Back Outside Permanently?

After taking sometime off as black and queer podcasters for Pride Month and Juneteenth, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is back with an all new show. On this episode they use their check ins to update the listeners about recent events and explore the topic on being back outside post pandemic. Don't forget to like, comment, and share wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us at What Works For Us across all social media platforms.

Jul 05, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 72

71: Do Black People Take Mental Health Serious?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson checks in with talking about all things #Verzuz with #Xscape and #SWV. They also discuss how black people respond to mental health in our community and the actions we take as black individuals in regards to our mental health. Join us for #mentalhealthactionday for Mental Health Awareness Month across all social media. Please don't forget to follow our pages at What Works For Us. Like, comment, and rate our show wherever you listen to podcasts....

May 12, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 71

71: Episode 71-Do Black People Take Mental Health Serious?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson checks in with talking about all things #Verzuz with #Xscape and #SWV. They also discuss how black people respond to mental health in our community and the actions we take as black individuals in regards to our mental health. Join us for #mentalhealthactionday for Mental Health Awareness Month across all social media. Please don't forget to follow our pages at What Works For Us. Like, comment, and rate our show wherever you listen to podcasts....

May 12, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 71

70: Episode 70-What Is Your Mental Health Action Plan?

On this new episode Mistertelltales checks in on his love of ballroom and the growth in the community as well as the FX Pose Premiere episode review. Eric focuses on pop culture updates highlighting #Saweetie latest performance or lack thereof. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and on this episode, they focus on things to move from awareness to action in regards to your mental health. Please like, comment, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on all social media platfor...

May 04, 20211 hr 29 minEp. 70

69: Episode 69-Should You Be Forced To Be Social At Work?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson uses their check ins to discuss all things Oscars. Edmonson takes us through the highlights of the fashions, while MIstertelltales highlights the winners and snubs. This week's topic focuses on the pressure of being social at work. Please like, comment, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on all social media platform at What Works For Us.

Apr 27, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 69

68: Episode 68- Are We All Just Average At Best?

On this new episode, Edmonson is joined by our very own home girl, Kristin Dior as they check in around pop culture headlines. They also get into the topics around being so called "Average". Please like, comment, subscribe, and comment wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on social media at What Works For Us.

Apr 20, 20211 hr 43 minEp. 68

67: Episode 67-What Black Gays Should Avoid in Their Twenties?

On this new episode, MIstertelltales checks in about his recent binge of #realhousewivesofatlanta and his new home life. Edmonson discusses his new fashion video reels on IG. The both discuss a few things that black gays should avoid in their twenties. Just call this our Auntie Episode. Make sure you comment, like, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Like and follow the show at What Works For Us across all social media platforms. This episode is dedicated to the life of Daunte Wright,...

Apr 13, 20211 hr 41 minEp. 67

66: Episode 66-Do you suppress your femininity?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson give updates on their lives through their weekly check ins. They also discuss the trend of more femininity in mainstream visibility and being authentic. Topics around #lilpump nails and #liluzivert style comes to play in this conversation. Please like, comment & share wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on all social media platforms @ What Works For Us.

Apr 06, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 66

65: Episode 65-Should We Stay/Play In Our Own Sandbox?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is back with a spicy chat. Mistertelltales checks in about his recent experience with depression and his current mental health recovery. Edmonson leads the topic around folks in relationships and being with someone that shares the same values and morals as you, instead of getting with someone outside of your sandbox to play with. Conversations around the #derrickjaxn scandal and #saweetie and #quavo breaks up drives this juicy episode. Please lik...

Mar 23, 20211 hr 37 minEp. 65

64: Episode 64- Royal or Extra Baggage?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson checks in on their recent experiences around the Texas Winter Storm where Edmonson was without lights, water, and heat. After the recent Oprah interview with ex royals Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, they dive into the conversation on accepting your partners family and friends while being in the relationship. Do we really consider what extra baggage we are taking on entering a relationship? Please like, comment, and share this episode wherever ...

Mar 09, 20211 hr 43 minEp. 64

63: Episode 63-Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson checks in for the week before going into a conversation around different topics on cleanliness. How clean do you keep your bedroom? Is a dirty car a deal breaker for dating? Check us out and like, subscribe, and comment wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us across social media at What Works For Us.

Feb 09, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 63

62: Episode 62-Living With HIV, Part II

On this episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales have their weekly check ins that includes Style Coaching updates and a part time relocation across country. This episode marks the one year anniversary of the original episode, Living with HIV and MIstertelltales gives us a yearly update as well as a discussion around medical mistrust in black communities. February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and Edmonson BDAY!!!!! Please like, comment, and follow us wherever you listen to podcasts a...

Feb 02, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 62

61: Episode 61-Should I Pay Him Rent?

On this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales recaps the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris before jumping into their weekly check ins. After reading a letter about a couple and their finances, both share their perspectives on relationships and money. Please like, share, and comment wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us across social media platforms @What Works For Us.

Jan 26, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 61

60: Episode 60-Pop News or Snooze?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson breaks the normal format and recap the latest pop culture news of 2021 so far. Mistertelltales reviews several new black led movies and analyzes the Chris Stokes and Raz B scandal. Edmonson criticizes the new Sex and the City reboot and discusses the #bussit challenge queen Erica Banks. Follow, Comment, and Like our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on social media @What Works For Us.

Jan 19, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 60

59: Episode 59- New Year or Same Shit?

Happy New Year to all our listeners and supporters. On this season four opener, Mistertelltales and Edmonson check in on what they did during the holidays and 2021 insights and thoughts. With only 12 days into they new year, they reflect on recent events in Washington and the threat brewing on their black queer lives. Please like, comment, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on all social media @ WHAT WORKS FOR US. Welcome to the "21"

Jan 12, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 59

58: Episode 58-Is WHITE rIght?

On this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales have their weekly check in before diving into the conversation around colorism. Asking the question, "if white is right?, they discuss topics around internalize racism and being multi racial in black communities. Please like, comment, and share wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us at What Works For Us on all social media.

Dec 15, 20201 hr 42 minEp. 58

57: Episode 57-You can TALK, but can you WALK?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales checks in about his past week while Edmonson dives deep with sharing his journey towards his career path. He discusses what it means to embody your craft and becoming what you dream to be. They both share their top ten most listened albums of the year. Please like, share, and comment wherever you listen to podcast and follow What Work For Us across all social media platform.

Dec 08, 20201 hr 30 minEp. 57

56: Episode 56-Are You A Dreamer?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson have their weekly check in as they get discuss current events in their lives. This episode ask the questions around the privileges of being a dreamer. What do you consider a dream or do you dream at all? Don't forget to like, comment, and share our podcast and follow us on social media @ What Works For Us Podcast.

Nov 24, 20201 hr 43 minEp. 56

55: Episode 55- Do You Need or Want a Man?

On this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales comes back to mic after a long post election recovery. They have their weekly checkin and share dialogue on the idea of wanting and needing a man in our lives. Please comment, like, and share wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on IG and Facebook @ What Works For Us.

Nov 16, 20201 hr 23 minEp. 55

54: Episode 54- Politically Charged?

On this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is joined by Politician Warren Baker who previously ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives. All three discuss their weekly check in as well as discuss several topics around all three branches of government and the power of voting. Please don't forget to vote early or vote on November 3rd. Follow, Like, & Comment our show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social media at What Works For Us....

Oct 26, 20201 hr 38 minEp. 54

53: Episode 53: What’s in your GAY house?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson have a light and fun episode with their check ins and go into the topic of naming things you can find in a gay man's house. Get ready for some laughs. Please register to vote and cast your ballot in November 3rd. Like, share, and comment our show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social media @ What Works For Us.

Oct 19, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 53

52: Episode 52- Homegirl Chronicles V, Say What?

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is joined by the one and only Kristin Dior. She makes her return after a year and the fifth time is a charm. We check in on whats new with the hosts and special guest, as well as dive into current events topics with the needed voice of a Black Woman. Please like, subscribe, and comment wherever you listen to podcast. Follow us on social media at WHAT WORKS FOR US. Register to vote and make a plan to vote on November 3, 2020. It is one of the most...

Oct 12, 20202 hr 13 minEp. 52

51: Episode 51- Is It My Tunnel Vision?

On this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson share their weekly check ins about their daily lives. They also share their experiences around having tunnel vision while working towards their dreams and navigating relationships along the way. Please register to vote today and VOTE on November 3, 2020. Follow us on social media at What Works For Us and comment, like, and share wherever you listen to podcasts.

Oct 05, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 51

50: Episode 50-All Black, All Queer

On this milestone 50th episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson reflects on the journey of reaching fifty episodes of the podcast show. In addition to their weekly check ins, they have a discussion around the intersection of being black and queer based on a new viral video. Come join them in the celebration of fifty episodes. Please like, comment, and share our show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on IG and Facebook at What Work For Us. Remember to register to VOTE as we get closer to No...

Sep 28, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 50

49: Episode 49-Your Right to Vote

On this episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales have their weekly check ins, while sending love to Girlfriends now on Netflix. Todays episode also focuses on the debate around if black people should vote in the upcoming election. Please dont forget to register to vote and take the 2020 Census. Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and FB and IG at What Works For US Podcast.

Sep 21, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 49

48: Episode 48- We Doing Video Too!

On this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson are excited to launch their first video podcast episode. This episode is available through its regular podcasts platforms as well on their Youtube page. Business is normal, as these best friends check in with each other and discuss they best ways men should approach them when courting. Please follow us on IG and Facebook at What Works For Us.

Sep 14, 202049 minEp. 48

47: Episode 47- The Black Recap Part 2

On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson opens up during this week's check in. MIstertelltales discuss his current battle with depression as Edmonson shares his "imposter syndrome" feeling as he embark on a new chapter of his fashion business. They also dive into more conversations around the current state of being Black in America.

Jul 21, 202054 minEp. 47
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