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Cocktail Conversations with Shannon
by Shannon Legrand
Welcome to Cocktail Conversations with Shannon! A weekly get together with your good girlfriend about what's going on in our lives, the media, entertainment and hopefully a little encouragement along the way. Grab a glass and let's chat!
Episodes
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Sangria Sermon- I Wanted Better for you
Loves, there are days that give answer and there are days that ask questions.. this one asked ALL the questions. This week I chat about the Superbowl halftime, Covid and the Queen, Kanye's doc and his antics, Nick's attempted return to Mariah, Bishop Noel Jones' Lackluster proposal and Kierra...
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Sangria Sermon- Do more than check in
TRIGGER Warning- (suicide, human trafficking) it's heavy today loves. Join me as I celebrate the new Fenty Baby, Southern Translate Britney Spears' IG captions and discuss Tisha Campbell's alleged tussle with potential kidnappers. I also honor the life Andre Leon Talley and question what it means...
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Sangria Sermon- I'm tired of Antics
I know...It's been a while... but I'm back to chat with you about Real Housewives mess, how i was a mess about Encanto, and Trey Songz Rape and Assault Allegations. I also unload on Mike Todd’s Nasty Sermon and the thing new churches are missing...
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Sangria Sermon- "Good Grief"
Hey my Loves! This week I share my recent experiences with grief, my Interest in "The Way Down" Documentary, confusion about the Dave Chapelle Special and thoughts on OWN's "Ready to Love".... ya'll, Life's Been Life-ing"
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"If you come for us, we'll send Jesus after you"- RHOSLC Recap Bonus Episode
I'm joined by my dear friends and former guests of the show (Cord and Alex) to recap the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, season 2 premier! Listen in for an inordinate amount of giggling, the countdown to Jen Shah's arrest, all things Mary Cosby and hope that Heather gets a hot girl winter! We...
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Sangria Sermon- What on Earth are you Wearing?
Hey loves, this week I'm reflecting on the life and "Celebration of Life" of Greg Leakes (and asking is it ok to show your midriff at funeral?), abortion ban in Texas and recap the winners and...not so winners of the 2021 Met Gala, I also chat about Nicki Minaj's controversial anti-vax admission...
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Sangria Sermon- "...I Might Start an OnlyFans"
Loves! let's chat about the foolery of OnlyFans, the most recent stop on Kanye's tour of the unheard, Joseline the hypocrite, Twitter's plea to stop the Dell and Sonya Curry’s Divorce, and my review of Respect the Aretha Franklin Movie.
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Sangria Sermon- Free Britney, Diddy's new Boo and the Encore that doesn't need an encore
Hi my Loves, This week we're chatting about Britney's step towards freedom, honoring Whitney Houston and speculating about the joys of Diddy and Caresha's love affair. I also recap the finale of BET Presents: The Encore
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Sangria Sermon- Gold medals and musty opinions
I'm back and ranting about the Olympics, DaBaby's Rolling Loud foolery and the Masculinity Musketeers that swooped in to defend him....
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Prayers and Pudding Pops w/Courtney
Hey my Loves, this is an impromptu episode with one of my dear friends Courtney. We are chatting about the Bill Cosby release and the reactions we've seen from the public, Phylicia Rashad and Ricky Dillard/the Saints. We also ask what should you do if your loved one is accused of doing something...
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Sangria Sermon- Auto-tuned Rants
Hi loves! This week I get an unexpected Friend Request, update ya'll on Erika Jayne-gate, discuss the Tpain vs Usher auto-tune controversy and try to put Nick Cannon on Birth Control. I also talk about the ins and outs of my new favorite reality show "BET Presents: The Encore"- the good (Nivea),...
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Sangria Sermon- Botox, Burn Victims and Bonnets, Oh My!"
Hey babes, I'm back to run my mouth! this week I share a shocking diagnosis, my thoughts on the Erika Jayne (RHOBH) Doc, K.Michelle's 'new face' and try to put an end to bonnet-gate (thanks a lot Monique). I also talk about the controversy behind the musical "In the Heights"
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Sangria Sermon- An Ode to Iyanla: Baby dolls, Fish heads and yelling in the dirt
Hey ya'll this week I'm chatting all about how Pastor Randy White let the "Angels from Africa" use him to shade Paula. Today I honor our BELOVED Life Fixer Iyanla Vanzant and reflect on end of her legendary show "Iyanla Fix My Life" and discuss a few of my favorite memories. I also take time to...
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Sex, Love and Liberation Work w/ Sexologist Goody Howard
Hello my loves! This week we're not diving into the mess, but we're rolling in the sheets with Sexologist and educator Goody Howard. She breaks down all of your pressing intimacy questions from sex trauma to solo play, anal and having 'the Talk" with the next generation...we also talk about why…
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Sangria Sermon- A Deep Dive into the Mess (Center Peach flavored)
grab your scuba gear because we're going deep into the saga Porsha/Simon/Falynn... and it's messy
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"That's Just how they are"- Healing from Intergenerational Trauma w/Cassandra Eastburn
Hey loves, we have a LOT to talk about this week! I'm ranting about Kevin Samuels and the way ya’ll let any man be an “expert”, wonder how long Tristan will embarrass Kourtney Kardashian and lament Andre Leon Talley's glamorous chickens coming home to roost. I'm also joined by my friend Cassandra...
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Designing Spaces that Define Moments w/ Amber Gray of Grayson Interiors
Hi my loves! We're back with another full episode! This week I talk about Bobby's Red Table Talk, the Seeking Sister Wives Scandal, and ask why Tyrese is still the worst person ever... I'm also joined by Entrepreneur and Interior Designer Amber Gray who drops some gems on home design, being...
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"Sangria Sermon- "Dragged in the Spirit"
My loves, nothing fun happened this week! So I share a little about my reading with a medium (and how he dragged me in the Spirit). I also share my thoughts on the Derrick Chauvin verdict, my outrage on the murder of Ma'Kaiah Bryant... and how necessary it is to unlearn "respectability" and the...
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Sangria Sermon- The Legends Ball!
Hello my loves! this week I recap the Tina Turner Documentary, the Mahalia Jackson Movie, the bits of the Aretha Franklin series that I watched and the revolutionary black women. I also Recap the best Verzuz (Earth, Wind and Fire vs. Isley Brothers) with the worst host ever (looking at you Steve...
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"Where Mental Illness goes to Hide"- The Black church, women and mental health w/ Pastor Lynnette Daughtry Barrett
my loves, It's time for a very special episode...*cue 'after school special' music*. Da'naia Jackson's videos spurred me to invite my friend and faith Leader Lynnette Daughtry Barrett to join me this week. Together we take a look about the Church and how women are socialized, how being 'unwell'...
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Making Money Moves w/ Ashley Clark
Hey my loves, this week I recap the Grammy Awards, and discuss the cuss out heard round the world and the troubles family dynamics of Kirk and Kerrion Franklin. I'm also joined by Money Maven and Entrepreneur, Ashley Clark to chat about getting comfortable talking about money and the cool games...
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Sangria Sermon- "Madea Saves Cousin Meg"
Hey loves, you know I had to to talk all about Meghan and Harry's Interview with the real Queen...Oprah! I break down the interview, the importance of mental health and being aware of "casual racism". I also tell a few people to go to hell on Meghan and Harry's behalf and touch on Kerri Hilson's...
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Mastering your Mindset w/ Rickie Burney
Hi my Loves! This week I'm sending prayers and support to Tiger Woods and the People of Texas, fuss at Rafael Cruz and discuss the infamous 'Dungeon Bachelorette Party" on Real Housewives of Atlanta. I'm joined by my guest, Motivational Speaker and Coach, Rickie Burney. We discuss the importance…
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International Love w/ Dr. Jenaya Perdue
Hello my loves, I'm back from my medical leave! This week Justin Timberlake has me questioning the right way to apologize and Happy Men get called "Simps" by Boosie and other men don't drink enough water. I'm also joined by Dr. Jenaya Perdue about her experience as a black Expat in China, living...
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Sangria Sermon- "How you Doin'?"
I've missed you my loves! I've been away but I had so much to discuss that it's time for a Sangria Sermon! This week I start with an apology, honoring the life of Cicely Tyson, recap the saddest VERZUZ and discuss Trey Songz' interesting week. I also talk about the very serious accusations…
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Heaux Tales, Motels, Holiday Inn (Round Table) - Part 2
Hello my darlings! this week I talk all things Inauguration and ask the important questions- Why did Gaga dress like Effie from the Hunger Games? Why did Jlo add "Let's get Loud" to "This Land is your Land? WHY is Michelle Obama SO FINE?! We're also back for part 2 of the Heaux Tales Round Table....
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Heaux Tales, Motels, Holiday Inn ....the Round Table
THIS WEEK IS NOT FOR KIDS OR THE UPTIGHT! We're cussing and talking honestly! This Week I discuss "Impeachment, the sequel", heap praise on Lori Harvey's dating skills and ask that Marjorie Harvey open a school for dating (and who I'd like to enroll). I'm also joined by my friends and former…
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New Year, New You, New Mindset w/ Martha
Happy New Year, the nation is a mess! This week I'm chatting about the mess at the capitol, encouraging nice allies to start fights with their family, and laughing at Hillaria Baldwin. I'm also joined by my friend, Life Coach Martha to talk about moving from "surviving" to thriving in 2021!...
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A+ for Survival w/ Darren Mallett
Pop the champagne-We're celebrating the end of 2020! Today I chat about the holiday season, Tyrese's divorce, and the RHOP Reunion part 3. I'm joined by long-time friend and film-maker Darren Mallett to discuss the superpowers we got from Negro-Solstice, surviving the hardest year and past hard...
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Sangria Sermon- Real Housewives Roundup!
Hey my loves, I've been convalescing these last two weeks but I HAD to talk about all the mess Andy Cohen's been giving us! Real Housewives of Salt Lake (what's up with Jen's husband, why is Mary still with her Grandpa Husband??) Real Housewives of Atlanta (Gaslighting 101 with Drew's husband and...
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Dangerous Curves ahead w/ Iman Akilah
Hey loves, It's my Birthday week!!!! I'm learning life lessons from the Fresh Prince Reunion, contemplate Letoya Luckett's relationship status, complain about the way gay folks are treated in Gospel and talk about the Twerk Brunch speech heard round the world...
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The Limit does Not Exist w/ Author, A. Paj Turner
Hello my Loves, this week I congratulate Michael B. Jordan, chant "Lock him up" at Lindsay Graham, discuss Twitter's poor choice of names and Pastor Carl Lentz's (Hillsong) "John Gray" moment. I'm also joined by author A. Paj Turner to discuss his new Novel "The Emancipation of Limits" and how to...
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Sangria Sermon- Election Round up- the Angels from Africa edition!
My loves! I had to talk about this week's Election and all the mess around it!! Ben Carson got da 'Rona, Eva Longoria needs to be cussed out, Paula White finds out what African Angels can do. I also discuss the problem with Spiritual bypassing, a marriage of split parties and how that wouldn't…
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"Love is Patient, Love is kind, this isn't " with Adriana Holt
Happy Halloween Week loves! This week I chat about the great Birkin bag debates and Hulu's somewhat scary, parody film "Bad Hair". I'm also joined by make-up artist, graphic designer and friend, Adriana to discuss her experience with domestic abuse, how loved ones can help and how to get out.…
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an Ode to LoveCraft Country
Missing LoveCraft Country? Join me and my guest the Poetiss(Katrina Jo) as we discuss our love of the show, what's impacted us and our hairbrained theories *this was tapped a bit before the finale so there are no finale episode spoilers!
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"Breaking the Cycle" Pushing Past Old Family patterns and Raising a New Generation w/ Fiona Williams
Hello Loves, this week I ask Ice Cube "What did you expect?" from the current president, discuss Shonda Rimes and the Disneyland Ticket that destroyed her deal with ABC and give ya'll a WORD based on Tamar Braxton's reality show. I also chat with Vocalist, Fiona Williams to discuss the challenges...
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"Take the "S" off your Chest" w/ Poettis (Katrina Jo)
Hello My loves! This week I'm chatting about Cardi B and Offset's lavish birthday begging, RHOA's Cynthia Bailey's wedding and Bachelorette party scandal, and my fears around the upcoming election. I'm joined by spoken word artist and educator Poettis (Katrina Jo) to discuss the myth of the Black...
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Well Woman Health Talk w/ Liz Gaston Martin, PA
Hello Loves, this week I give congrats to Kelly Roland and condolences to John Legend and Chrissy, I question why Gizelle Bryant is more concerned with her Ex's reputation than he is and B. Smith's widower's brush with karma. I'm joined by my friend and Physician's Assistant Liz Gaston Martin to...
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Let's Journal and Drink with Iyanla- w/ Chelley-Cheyanne
Hello loves! This week we're congratulating Emmy Winners, Blue Ivy and Ms Tina refusing to give Beyonce a break AND giving virtual hugs to Vanessa Bryant and setting boundaries with family. I'm joined by my Soror, podcaster and author, Chelley-Cheyanne to discuss her new guided journal "Empower…
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Sangria Sermon- Legendary VERZUZ Review and a Dive into Some Mess
Hello Loves, I had to run my mouth this week!!! I had lots to say about Andrew Gillum's Interview on the Tamron Hall Show, Cardi's Divorce, why I never liked Tamar's boyfriend and remember that we all need to sweep around our own front door. I also take time out to gush about Ms. Patti and…
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"Effie we All got Pain'- Dealing with collective Trauma- w/ Deatra Martin
Hello Loves, this week I congratulate and question Tyler Perry on becoming a billionaire, bemoan what's become of the OWN series #BlackLove and rejoice over the Patti and Gladys VERZUZ! I'm joined by therapist and repeat guest Deatra Martin to discuss the troubles we're all facing- collective...
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Prayers and Punches; An in-depth discussion on spiritual abuse -Part 2 w/ Sandra Pierre
Hey babes, this week we honor Chadwick Boseman, discuss R.Kelly getting beat up from the feet up in prison, Niecy Nash's surprise marriage in a pandemic, Pastor John Gray's apology, and recap Monica vs Brandy-a night of shade, awkwardness and talent. . I'm joined by my guest Sandra Pierre for…
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Prayers and Punches; An in-depth discussion on spiritual abuse -Part 1 w/ Sandra Pierre
It's a jam-packed week my loves!! I'm catching up on all the mess with Master P and Monica, declaring the REAL winner of the Brandy/Monica VERZUZ battle and Pastor John Gray's constant quest to embarrass his wife Amateur... I'm joined by my guest Sandra Pierre to discuss her upcoming book...
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Sangria Sermon- Welcome to Sweetie Pies (Tim is Trash and now allegedly a Murder)
The news is out and I had to talk about it! If you've been a fan of the OWN show "Welcome to Sweetie Pies" you've probably never liked Tim either...but this news was shocking and sad.... I had to get some things off my chest Tim's Murder Plot-...
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Last Night a DJ Saved my Life w/ DJ Nikki Reignz
Guess Who's back!?!? The hiatus is over, and I'm chatting about Common, Tiffany Hadish and Jaguar Wright. 2020's unusual social justice leaders and of course Cardi and Megan's new song "Wap" . This week I'm joined by DJ Nikki Reignz to discuss how she she got into the business, being a woman in a...
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Gem Dropping w/ Khalea Lynee'
Hi darlings, this week I bemoan having to talk about Kanye for president, 50cent and Lil Wayne's hate for black women and ponder what it's like for young gospel artists like the Walls Group to grow up in the religious spotlight. I'm joined by fabulous singer/songwriter and former contestant on…
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Sangria Sermon- Diary of a Mad Black Caregiver
It's a jam packed week! I'm talking all about the BET Awards, telling Terry Crews to shut up, the August Alsina/Jada Pinkett-Smith love affair AND the trouble at Essence Magazine. This week I'm joined by... ME! I'm sharing the truth of my journey as a caregiver, the good the bad and the...
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The Black Dollar Holla- Supporting Black Economics w/ Dr. Jamaris Glenn
This week I say congratulations to Kiera Sheard, chat about Trump's empty arena and talk about the allegations surrounding Marques Houston and how hard it is to be an old fan of Immature. I'm also joined by my friend and Entrepreneur Dr. Jamaris Glenn (Co-owner of 7th & Grove) to discuss…
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"Can your Love Survive 2020?" w/ Doctora Tasha
Loves, it's been a HARD WEEK!! We're chatting about Amanda Seales exit from the Real, the end of Celeb worship, Lea Michele and calling out complicit bigotry and the fallacy of "black on black crime". I'm also joined by therapist Dr. Latasha Russell (Doctora Tasha) as we reevaluate relationships...
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"Where the Boys Are" Pt 2 w/ the Man Panel
Hello Loves, this week I'm chatting about BabyFace, the 25th Anniversary of the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack and the audacity of Amy Cooper. I'm also joined by Emmanuel George, Degion Craddock and Corey Legrand as we continue our conversation about Boosie, the normalization of sex with young…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Cocktail Conversations with Shannon! A weekly get together with your good girlfriend about what's going on in our lives, the media, entertainment and hopefully a little encouragement along the way. Grab a glass and let's chat!
HOSTED BY
Shannon Legrand
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