Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast
by via Simone
Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast is a platform for Black and brown folks to have raw and relatable conversations about love, life and leisure. From interviews with dream chasers, hopeless romantics, and lifelong learners, this podcast series will dive deep into the things matter most. So grab your bonnet/durag and get cozy with us.
Episodes
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Falling Black In Love with Janesha & Cree Moore
On the season opener episode of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, we sat down with Janesha & Cree Moore for the Falling Black In Love series. In this episode of the series segment, we’ll be exploring and highlighting the intricacies of successful Black marriages. The Philly-based couple...
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"You Deserve" ft. @via.simone
Well, the end is finally here y'all. You know I had to end season four of the Bonnets & Durags podcast with a solo episode. “You Deserve” is a love letter to myself. Thank you for an incredible fourth season of the show. I appreciate you so much Pillow Talk Pod Squad! See you in 2021. Love and...
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"B.H.H.S." ft. @iriatanee & @kortlynnjenae
Get it bihhhh! via Simone had a girls night with her homegirls Iria & Kortlynn as they got together to play a round of Simone's infamous made up game "Mango Habanero". The girls also discussed their love languages in full detail, what it's really like to relocate to NYC, advancing in their…
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"Cookies & Cream" ft. @iambridgeet @retrobarbie92 @johnnyjeann
Love is love...right? For this episode of the podcast, via Simone facilitated healthy dialogue with three different folks with three very different perspectives on interracial dating and relationships. Bridget is currently in an interracial relationship with a white man. Catherine is a product of...
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"Do It For Your Grams" ft. @via.simone
For this quick & dirty solo episode, via Simone touches on a few key points that will have a direct affect on our communities: this upcoming election and the rise of Clubhouse. Both matters have the ability to change the entire landscape of our current black, creative, and prosperous lives as we...
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"My Girlfriends" ft. @ohmizvictoria @activbyzing @_freaknik
We're having a squad baby! Simone sat down with her GIRLFRIENDS to talk about stepping into the next phase of adulthood (parenthood), being in love and in long term relationships, family pressure to settle down, biological clocks vs. financial clocks, being with Pisces men, first impressions…
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"Come Correct" ft. @ti.martel @stayfocusla @_ashotinthedark
Bonnets & Durags Podcast returns after a mini hiatus. This time around, Simone gathered her fellow podcasting friends Ti, Lashawn, and John together for a real ass conversation about commitment, compromise, and consistency in relationships and beyond. Each guest dives into what dating with intent...
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"Cherish" ft. @via.simone
The host via Simone conducted another Bonnets & Durags Podcast fan-favorite: a solo episode. This episode is full of life updates + life hacks, while she answers audience questions about Q4 plans, settling down in a new country, and her thoughts on body shaming. While via Simone takes a social...
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"Six Flags" ft. @presidentkennedy & @youngprince_
Buckle up. "Six Flags" is where Simone and her friends Kennedy & Prince uncover all of the possible red + green flags in friendships, relationships, and business. Red flags are pretty self explanatory -- the unsettling feelings that you ignored in the beginning. Green flags are positive actions...
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"Mango Habanero" ft. @donpeezly & @justroach._
"Mango Habanero" is a random conversation-starter game that Simone made up to challenge some of her most "closeted" guy friends to open up, dive deep, get spicy, and unpack emotions -- all in the name of being raw, real, and intimate. The rules of the game are simple. Simone picks a "sweet" /...
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"Sneaky Links" ft. @dearorlandoroye @_tatianap & @jasonkpanda of @bcondoms
Condoms are a form of PPE. Please use them accordingly. via Simone gets under the covers with Orlando, Tati & Jason as they unveil everything running successful sex-based businesses (like a condom company and an OnlyFans account), being vocal with your partners in the bedroom, amplifying your...
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"Bonnets & Players" ft. @imaginaryplayerspod
Special Podcast Collab Alert 🚨 We teamed up with the incredibly dope Imaginary Players podcast to dive deep into the messy world of love & relationships. "Bonnets & Players". Two girls. Four guys. Lots of wine and spirits. Hella opinions. It's good ass time. Let's get into it. The Breakdown:...
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"Queer Queens" ft. @mrjordanlloyd & @jprett
We're here to celebrate YOU! During today's episode, we highlight the stories of two lovely queer folks, Jordan & Jess, and everything that comes along with being black and PROUD AF in the LGBTQ+ community. From stepping into their queerness at different stages in their lives to proper pronouns…
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"Shatter The Stereotype" ft. @ryetun @scott.b.king & @via.simone's dad
Let's give it up for all the amazing black dads out there! The host via Simone sat down with some incredible black dads, cataloguing their experiences at every step of the journey. From preparing for fatherhood to instilling quality morals & values in their black children, listen as Ryan, Scott,...
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"Relationsh*t" ft. @khaliabraxton & @gq_kev
This one doesn't need much of a description. The title speaks for itself. Let's get into it. Follow Khalia & Kevin on Instagram: www.instagram.com/khaliabraxton www.instagram.com/gq_kev Follow Simone on Instagram: www.instagram.com/via.simone Follow Bonnets & Durags on Twitter & Instagram at...
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"Watering Seeds" ft. @tashatalks_alot @sunkissedhoney & @via.simone's Mom
I'll always love my mama! She's my favorite girl :) The host via Simone sat down with some incredible black moms, just to find out that no one journey is the same. From preparing for motherhood to postpartum depression to raising a black son to finding the right life partner, listen as Tasha,...
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"By The Book" ft. @via.simone
We're back! The host via Simone kicks off the fourth season with her first ever solo episode. So much has changed in the world + in her life since season three. From comparison culture to her quarantine breakup, she covers it all in this healing, transformational tell-all episode. The Breakdown:...
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"AfroLatinidad Is Not A Trend" ft. @jamilachai_ @themarquisef @chocolategodess
On episode 312 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone is joined by her culturally-versed friends Jamila, Marquise & Paola for a much needed discussion around Afro Latinx culture, colorism, history lessons, dating outside your of race, use of the n-word, the remnants of Hurricane Maria...
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"I've Stayed Low & I've Built." ft. @labeautyologist @love.realations @dearorlandoroye @yunggoldie_
On episode of 311 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone is joined by her (practically) married friends Nai, Ti, JB, Dre, and Orlando for a much needed discussion around partnership, prenups, finding your person, marriage, being the head of a household and other grown folk business....
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"Holy Hotties" ft. @kortstaydroppingems & @tredayy_
On episode of 310 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone is joined by friends Kortlynn and Trae for a bonnet talk sleepover. The ladies discuss their experiences with relocating to pursue their dreams, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, what their hot girl summers really...
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"Pineapple Meets Coconut" ft. @jameerpond @theogblackman @taqeebond
On episode of 309 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone had an overdue link up with her guy friends and who are now known as the kindest (not wildest) City Boys in the five boroughs: Jameer, Reek, and Taqee. This episode is the perfect balance between a sketch comedy and a…
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"Always On Beat" ft. @ohteemarie @iamkingjules @tiffanypatrice_ @phrank.sinatra
On episode of 308 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone sat down with her beloved friends: Tee, Julien, Tiffany, and Kevin. They're next wave of influencers in the NYC music space and they all have contributed to the culture serving as DJs, record label owners, and music curators. In...
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"Cranes" ft. @the.meekend @zeusofqlf @missbulll
On episode of 307 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone sat down with a solid group of community influencers who weren't afraid of being vulnerable. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Irv, Renee, and Tameka opened about their experiences with childhood traumas, depression and...
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"Pillow Talkers" ft. @chrishabrown @anthonymwalker @artbymalikrashad
On episode of 306 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone sat down with the cast of her new favorite web series show 'Pillow Talk' from the creators of Cleo TV's 'Tough Love'. LaChrisha plays Lyric, who also happens to have a Pillow Talk Podcast and works as a dating coach. Malik plays...
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"Drip Or Drown" ft. @thehoephase & @4thand13podcast
On episode of 305 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, things get real freaky. Simone and her guests Becky from The Hoe Phase Podcast and Justin and Rios from the 4th & 13 Podcast dive in to everything you need about making sure your sex life is lit af. That's it. That's the episode. Tune...
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"Freelance For What?" ft. @tequillaj_white @tashasara @keedypaula @foryoufromtemp
On episode of 304 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone has a big sleepover with her hard working, hustling friends: Tasha, Tempelton, Tequilla, and Paula. The group talks about the challenges and rewards of working in corporate vs. freelancing, how financially stable we are, how to...
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"Truth, Trust, And Transparency" ft. @DeVonFranklin
On episode of 303 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone hosts a very special guest, Hollywood producer and New York Times best selling author, DeVon Franklin. The two talk about his latest book "The Truth About Men" where he unveils how men can be and do better, what women need to…
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"We Met On..." ft. @biancakathryn_ & @la_vitaa_bellee
On episode of 302 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone cuddles up with her girls, Bianca & Annelise, to talk about finding love in this digital era. Both guests met their partners online; Tinder and Twitter to be exact so the group dives deep in to how they met their match, what...
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"What's A Good Friend?" ft. @WhatsAGoodGuy
On the first episode of season 3 of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone sat down with the City Boys from the 718 (their words, not hers), Don & LA from the @whatsagoodguy podcast. The group talks about what it means to be a good friend, combating bad friends, balancing friendships and...
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"It's Arguing Time" ft. @ReignIsReal @BundyFoxx & @WhatMarcus
On the eighth and final episode of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone has a slumber-party-turned-heated-debate with some pretty dope, irrational people. Reign, Bundy, and Marcus contribute their thoughts on topics like black culture clashing, engagement etiquette, cheaters, why we...
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"Moisturize & Dress Romantically" ft. @DebonaireDB
On episode seven of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone links up with the fine, young gentlemen of Debonaire Douchebags. Marcus, Jelani, CJ, and Travis contribute their thoughts on topics like what their douchebag percentage is, relationship therapy, mentoring, IG baddies, beard…
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"Kings Raising Queens" ft. @Jo_Pa_Po & @NajIsDope
On episode six of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone has some serious pillow talk with two young, black fathers from NYC named Jordan and Naj in honor of the upcoming Father's Day holiday. The group covers topics like breaking the stigma of "black absentee fathers", the inspiration...
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"In The Business Of..." ft. @JamiceOfCourse @CuttyPalance & @SkipFromBK
On episode five of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone has yet another slumber party with a group of NYC "influencers" named Jamice, Cutty, and Skip (yeah, it's him again). The team covers topics like gentrified struggle, mental health in the black community for...
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"If It Don't Apply, Let It Fly" ft. @LeKuroKami
On episode four of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone dives deep with reformed Twitter celebrity, Jeff aka @LeKuroKami. The two cover topics like cancel/call out culture, #MyDickMyChoice, Issa Rae's remarks about Black women and Asian men, cyber bullying, and more. Follow Jeff on...
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"Your Problematic Faves" ft. @SkipFromBK @KaryeWest & @ZoKage_
On episode three of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone has another slumber party with a team of talented actors named Zoe, Skip, and Kar. The group that met on the set of an upcoming web series called "Wingmen" cover topics like glow up phases, ghosting, gifting, post- and pre-nut...
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"Clout & Consciousness" ft. @FunnyJulius
On episode two of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone gets under the covers with Twitter's prized possession and meme god, Funny Julius. Her and the "Julius-of-all-trades" cover topics like being influencers, publicly rating his dates on the timeline, leaving a legacy, his many…
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"Issa Slumber Party" ft. Everybody (@4th13podcast)
For the return of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone hosts a slumber party for Season 2. Her and her out-of-pocket guests cover topics like color bias & Mo'Nique, "thot bots", consensual sex & Aziz Ansari, #MeToo & #MenToo, Degrassi, and more. Follow the whole squad: 4th & 13th…
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"In Rare Form" ft. @r.a.rebreed
For the seventh episode of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone gets in between the sheets with the multi-talented artist, @r.a.rebreed (Jalaun Taylor). Simone & Jalaun recap their trial and error phases of 2017, the passion behind his artwork, overcoming depression, what intimacy…
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"Why You So Loud?" ft. @DJTGIF
For the sixth episode of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone gets under the covers with the HYP3ST DJ PERIOD, @DJTGIF (Craig Earle). Simone & Craig dive into Black Twitter news, being a grown ass man at 14, his near death sex experience, why I need a "hoe phase" and more. Follow DJ…
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"Black Twitter Live" ft. @MakeHerPhilRite
For the fourth episode of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone gets under the covers with her childhood friend Phil aka MakeHerPhilRite on social media. Simone & Phil chat about Twitter Shenanigans, from trending topics to timeline quarrels. On March 16, Simone hosted her first Bonnets…
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"Fake It, Make It" ft. @JacquesHBastien
For the third episode of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone takes a deeper dive with Jacques Bastien, CEO of Boogie, as they uncover some of Jacques' tales of growing up Haitian, coining the term "hustlepreneur", overcoming business obstacles, building his empire, and the proposal...
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"Confessions, Part III" ft. @DevyDay
For the second episode of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone gets under the covers with Dev (@devy-day) as they uncover some of their secrets during a game of "Never Have I Ever" among other topics like 90s vs 2000s R&B, raising our black sons & daughters, and advice for college...
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"#ItsInTheDetails" ft. @ElzMcFly & @BearoftheEast
For the first episode of Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast, Simone gets in between the sheets with LT (@ElzMcFly) & Kenny (@BearoftheEast) as they unpack the details of how thoughtfulness plays an important role in being in a loving relationship among other topics like feminism, lying, and...
About this show
Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast is a platform for Black and brown folks to have raw and relatable conversations about love, life and leisure. From interviews with dream chasers, hopeless romantics, and lifelong learners, this podcast series will dive deep into the things matter most. So grab your bonnet/durag and get cozy with us.
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via Simone