Friend Pick Up the Phone
by Iyonce
Get ready for a bold, hilarious, and unapologetically honest take on the world! Iyoncé dives into current events, music, and politics from a left-leaning perspective—plus a sprinkle of humor to keep it real. From breaking news to trending tunes, no topic is off-limits. Tune in, laugh, think, and maybe even spill a little tea along the way.
Episodes
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Chaos, Controversy & Choosing Peace
In this episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, I’m back on the mic and we have a lot to talk about. We’re getting into the chaos surrounding Charlie Kirk and the narratives circulating about his death, along with Candace Owens and her ongoing commentary about Erika Kirk....because at what point…
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Culture Wars, Clapbacks & Client Cancellations
The internet has been loud lately… and not just in the comments. This week we’re unpacking the chaotic political headlines setting the tone for 2026 : lawsuits, funding freezes, culture wars, and rising global tension. Because when the world gets messy, social media gets even louder. Then we get...
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Heavy Headlines & Healing Conversations
In this episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re moving through the headlines and the heaviness... together. We break down what’s happening in current news, including the growing unrest in Minnesota and why it’s weighing so heavily on so many people right now. We also unpack Donald Trump’s...
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Pink Hair, Power Plays & Public Decline
In this Season 2 opener of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re jumping straight back into the chaos, because the break may have ended, but the nonsense did not. This episode unpacks the optics, the power plays, and the very public unraveling happening right in front of us. From Donald Trump’s latest...
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Confrontations, Campaigns & Cultural Shifts
In this week’s episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re diving straight into the mess, the movement, and the moment. First up, we break down the explosive new Diddy documentary and what it exposes about power, protection, and accountability in the entertainment industry. Then we shift to...
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Dementia, Diddy & Disney Drops
In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking a holiday weekend so messy it needs its own documentary. We kick things off with the Black Friday boycott, Target’s sad little swag-bag scandal, and the latest signs that the Dollar Tree Dictator himself is slipping deeper into public confusion. Then we get...
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Broke, Boycotting & Back Outside Anyway
This week on Friend, Pick Up the Phone, the United States of Embarrassment is officially running on vibes and Klarna payments. We’re breaking down the looming government shutdown, the Black Friday “No-Spend Boycott” that has everybody closing their wallets, and why the economy is in shambles, yet...
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Ballots, Barbz & Boundaries
This week, the United States of Embarrassment is serving chaos with a side of contradictions. Erika Kirk’s not-so-subtle fangirl moment with JD Vance has social media cringing, Nicki Minaj’s strange support for Donald Trump has the Barbz divided, and federal judges just blocked Trump’s attempt to...
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Friend, Pick Up the Phone: Layoffs, Lysol & Letdowns
From mass layoffs to political chaos, the United States of Embarrassment just won’t rest. In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest foolishness : from Target, Amazon, and Paramount slashing jobs to millions of Americans facing a food stamp suspension while politicians play the blame game....
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Ballrooms, Breakdowns & Bare Minimums
From the White House demolition plans to the Louvre being robbed in broad daylight, the United States of Embarrassment is working overtime. In this episode, I’m unpacking the political circus (yes, the $250 million ballroom is real), the celebrity voices finally speaking up, and the modern dating...
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MAGA Meltdowns, Music, and MAYBE Men
This week on Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re reporting live from the United States of Embarrassment , where the chaos never sleeps. From government shutdowns and Trump Burger deportations, MAGA rebrands, and Turning Point’s off-brand halftime show, it’s a full plate of foolishness. I break down...
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Friend, Pick Up the Phone. We Need to Talk
Welcome to the very first call, friend! In this debut episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re diving straight into the chaos ! From the latest stories out of The United States of Embarrassment, to the start of the Am I MAGA Presenting? series, where we unpack the people, looks, and energy…
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About this show
Get ready for a bold, hilarious, and unapologetically honest take on the world! Iyoncé dives into current events, music, and politics from a left-leaning perspective—plus a sprinkle of humor to keep it real. From breaking news to trending tunes, no topic is off-limits. Tune in, laugh, think, and maybe even spill a little tea along the way.
Hosted by
Iyonce