Hearts and Minds: Northern Views
by J.A Productions
The Hearts and Minds podcast are two Afro-Caribbean women based in Toronto, Canada. Their northern views come with humour and a lot of insight. Each week the two friends link-up and balance each other with takes on culture, news, family and our lives as Black millennial women. They discuss the perspectives that are led by their emotional Heart and logical Mind as they live their lives and navigate the world around them. Hosted by Kimmie (The heart) and Jeanette (The mind)Intro/Outro Song: You And I (us) Produced h7 BeatsEmail: [email protected]
Episodes
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A Chaotic Fall
This week we dive into the moral debates surrounding the McKenna West surrogacy case and provide the latest updates on the Nolan Wells investigation. Plus, we're breaking down the Toronto mayoral election, Kai Cenat's Clover Boys going wild, Druski's TIME100 nod, Kimora Lee's grooming…
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Trade Wars, R&B Tour Antics, & Child Start
We're back, Hearts and Minds! In this episode: Canada’s response to U.S. trade tariffs to the viral moments on Usher and Chris Brown’s tour. Plus, they unpack the controversial Jacquees interview, the A Different World reboot, Marvel’s new Storm casting, and the online buzz surrounding Tomi...
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Nolan. Xavier. Wells
We're baaack! Join Kimmy and Jeanette on All Hearts and Minds as they debrief on corporate burnout and bring the heat on this week’s wildest news. We’re dissecting the viral updates surrounding Big Tigger, rating the utter chaos of Taylor Swift’s wedding, and breaking down the Ball family…
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Spend Dat or Skip That S@*T?
We are back with a packed episode breaking down the headlines dominating your feeds. We kick things off with a major cultural shift—Clive Davis controversial legacy. Then, it's all about the BET Awards! We dish on Druski’s hosting , the red carpet fashion, the biggest performances, and those...
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Jay-Z at Roots Picnic, Trump Booed, Knicks Win, & Verdicts
We're back Hearts and Minds! From massive stadium energy to heavy community news, we’re covering it all this week. The World Cup is officially live in Canada and the US, bringing unexpected border logistics and historic referee assignments. Then, we dive into the pop culture timeline: the Scary...
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Drake Passes MJ + BET Award Nominations
Hey hearts and minds, sit back and join us for a classic "shoot the shit" session! This week, Kimmy and Jeanette are limin’, vibin’, and catching up on the absolute biggest headlines dominating the culture, from historic music milestones to the latest celebrity shenanigans: The Kevin Hart Roastm,...
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Missed Rings, Takes, & Missed Shots
From Megan Thee Stallion calling it quits with Klay Thompson to the massive online divide over the new Michael Jackson biopic, the culture is in chaos. This week, we examine the devastating murder charges facing singer d4vd, Mary J. Blige setting the record straight on her past brand deals, and…
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Love the Aesthetic, Hate the Architect 💅🏾
We’re back with a packed episode! We start by honoring 10 years of International Black History Month before shifting to the desert: did Justin Trudeau really just go viral at Coachella with Katy Perry? 🌴 We also discuss the tension surrounding the Usher and Chris Brown tour news and the legal...
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Tragedies and Victories
Sorry for the wait! The tragic Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia, Cardi B’s Canadian Am I the Drama stops , and Latto’s pregnancy reveal. Plus, we celebrate Afroman’s legal win and Druski's controversial modern consertive women skit. Enjoy!💜🧠🎙️ Please remember to rate and review our show on...
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Run for Cover
Welcome back, Hearts and Minds. This week, Kimmy and Jeanette return to break downRihanna’s mansion shooting, Mathew Knowles walking out, and the Jackson family feud over the MJ biopic—we’re covering it all. 🎙️ Plus, a heavy Lawd ah Mercy segment on the Israel-Iran war plus a Call Out to lighten...
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During Black History Month?!
We’re kicking things off with a moment of reflection and celebration as we acknowledge the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. In this episode, we also dive into: The "Monkey" Post: We break down Trump’s recent (and deleted) AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as primates…
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From Catherine O’Hara to the Grammys
We're baaack after a 4-week silence and some technical issues from last recorded episode;( In this episode we covered Catherine O’Hara’s legacy to Nicki Minaj meeting Trump—we break down the headlines, Grammy predictions, and a deep dive into what was happening in Minneapolis (recorded Jan.…
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Mega Wins, Mega Deals, Mega Shade
We’re back to unpack Canada’s controversial “Lobster for EVs” deal with China. We also dive into the cultural conversation around Teyana Taylor’s Golden Globe win. Plus, we break down Cam Newton’s viral “nclecta” vocabulary lesson from Lady London, Druski’s hilarious Megachurch parody, and outcry...
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New Year, Same Chaos
We’re back for 2026! This week, we unpack the high-stakes U.S. operation to capture Maduro in Venezuela and its impact on Canada. We’re also debating Nicki Minaj’s controversial appearance at AmericaFest and the tragic shooting of poet Renee Good by ICE. Plus, we break down the $9B fraud case in...
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No Contact & Choosing Peace
This week, we’re unpacking the bombshells from 50 Cent’s Netflix doc on Diddy. We’re also asking: Did Beyoncé really slight Brandy? Finally, for The Workout segment, we’re getting real about the Oprah special on family estrangement. Is "No Contact" a trend, or is it a last resort to choose peace....
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Holiday Hustle: Balancing Joy and Chaos
In this episode, we dive into the holiday season's hustle and bustle, sharing personal anecdotes and strategies for managing the festive chaos. We also also touches on recent celebrity news, including Pharrell Williams' controversial comments, Ray J, Offset and Lauryn Hill's Canadian tour....
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Alienation of affection
We're liming this week! We unpack the crazy new Epstein reveal. Then, we dive the latest headlines: Kanye West facing a potential arrest in Brazil; the backlash following Beyoncé’s appearance at a Kardashian party. Plus, the unbelievable story of the TikTok star being sued for $3.5 million in an...
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The Great Storm
We're back and we begin with the devastating Hurricane Melisa and the destruction it has left behind in Jamaica. Then, we lighten the mood with a look at the wildest celebrity Halloween costumes of the year (shoutout to Heidi Klum's Medusa!) and celebrate a historic win for New York's new Muslim...
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Back on Track: Young Thug, MTV & Charlie Kirk
We know, we know! 😩 Sorry for the late drop, but we couldn't skip this one! This is our look back at the week of September 14th, and it's a movie! We're talking TIFF celebrity sightings and the best of the MTV Awards fashion and highlights. Plus, we've got the realest conversation about the…
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Cardi B & Coffee Dates
This week, we get into the Cardi B case, we'll also unpack Serena Williams's journey with GLP-1 drugs and the massive, billion-dollar industry behind them. Then, we weigh in on the latest North West fashion debate—is it creative expression or just too grown-up? Finally we discuss lil Nas X's...
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Let It Flow
This week, we're diving into the biggest headlines off the dome. From Sha'Carri Richardson's airport altercation and the controversial Lil Yachty lyrics , to the suspension of the BET and Soul Train Awards Plus, we're breaking down the reaction to Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad, the latest on...
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Behind the Mic: 3-Year Anniversary Special
It's our 3-year podcast anniversary! 🎉 To celebrate, we're flipping the script and putting ourselves in the hot seat to answer all your questions. Join us, Kim ("The Heart" 💜) and Jeanette ("The Mind" 🧠) as we share our story, from how we met to what keeps us motivated after all these years....
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Summertime Madness
This week, we touch on the history of Caribana weekend in Toronto, Deion Sanders and Karrueche, and remembering the late Malcolm Jamal Warner, Ozzy, and Hulk Hogan. In the Lawd ah Mercy segment tackles a truly unsettling story from a body cam video about a traffic stop and missing dead children.…
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Can't Make This Up: The Diddy Verdict & Beyond
This week, we're going from Forbes Top Creators to Jeff Bezos's wild wedding and the drama at Rogers Stadium. Get ready for some headlines on the Texas floods and that Nelly x Ashanti clip. Plus, in the What A Gwan Fah Real? segment, we're getting into the Diddy verdict! Tune in for the laughs…
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Lawsuits, Parades, & Summer While Black in Toronto
Hearts and Minds, we're talking the whopping $260M lawsuit against Tyler Perry, the Fat Joe case, and a deep dive into the controversial Trump celebration. Plus, we've got an update on the missing Montreal toddler found in Ottawa and a shout-out to Keke Palmer's new album "Just Keke." And for our...
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BET Awards, RIP Ananda, & Air India Survivor
This week we remember Ananda Lewis and a look at the Air India crash, to the shockwaves of LA's ICE riots. We also dish on the BET Awards and the electric Kendrick & SZA Toronto concert. Then, get ready for The Workout segmentt, we tackle the big question: Is homeschooling a hit or a miss?...
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Culture Clashes
This week, we talk the tragic news of Brian McKnight's son to Jess Hilarious's controversial uterus comment to the Trans community.Plus, updates on Amber Rose backing Tory Lanez, Smokey Robinson's lawsuits, and the latest mini-Diddy case bombshells featuring Capricorn Clark, Cassie and Kid Cudi....
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Met Gala, Tory Lamez, Diddler, & Doo-Doo Garbage (DDG)
It's been a minute but we're back with a banger! This episode, break down our Met Gala favorites, callouts, and disappointments for the Dandy theme. Halle Bailey gets restraining order against DDG and the messy public breakdown of Remy Ma and Papoose's marriage, complete with cheating claims. The...
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Gorilla Showdown & Coogler's Sinners Win
This week: Canada's new Prime Minister. We cover the latest on China, Target, & Amazon tariff updates. The funny "100 Men vs. Gorilla" debate gets dissected. Quick hit on the Beyonce tour start and Shedeur Sanders' surprising NFL draft slide. We note TD Jakes' retirement. Our main review focuses…
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The Culture Vibe: Kartel's Buzz & Top 25 Female Rap Ranking
This week, we're diving into the wild world of entertainment! From Vybez Kartel's sold-out NYC concert and Breakfast Club appearance, Keri Hilson's return, to Keke Palmer's stance on Jonathan Majors. We also unpack Kanye's unexpected apology to Jay-Z and Damon Wayans' candid conversation on Club...
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Collateral Damage and Glow Ups
From the glitz of the JUNOs and the perplexing return of the "Queen of Pakistan", Onijah Robinson, to the tragic news of Young Scooter and the escalating US-Canada tariff war, we've got a packed episode. We also weigh in on Lizzo's "Queen of Pop" declaration and Drake's nostalgic Nokia visuals....
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Grace for Majors & Breakfast Club Breakdown
This week, we unpack major headlines including UMG's attempt to dismiss Drake's lawsuit, the latest on the Shanquella Robinson case, Hudson's Bay's shocking liquidation, and critical tariff updates. In the Wha Gwan Fah Real segment, we dissect Jonathan Majors' controversial comeback and the...
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Van Life or Mad Life?
This week's episode dives into the economic fallout with Trump's tariffs between Canada and the US, followed by a tribute to the late singer Angie Stone. We address the controversy surrounding the teen track runner incident and discuss Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre's soft launch and divorce...
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Halftime, Heartbreak, & Heroes
This week, we talk ASAP Rocky's acquittal and Jay-Z's dismissed case, followed by his lawsuit against Tony Buzzbee. We mourn the passing of Voletta Wallace, Biggie's mother, and recap Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime show. Angela Bassett shares her reaction to the Oscar snub, while we review...
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BHM, Irv Gotti & Grammy Thoughts
Celebrating Black History Month with new Hidden Figures, the wild story of an American woman in Pakistan, Irv Gotti passes away, and the latest Ye crashout. We then dive into the excitement of the Super Bowl and analyze the Grammy Awards, celebrating Beyoncé's historic Album of the Year win and...
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Protect Your Peace
Amazon's decision to close warehouses in Quebec, CA; Inauguration Day: Rev. Lorenzo Sewell's weird prayer to Melania's fashion. MLK Day; Chris Brown's $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros.. In "Music News, we discuss the 2025 Oscar nominations and new Bruno Mars single featuring Sexxy Redd....
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Chaos and Comebacks
This week we discuss the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and potential ramifications. Then, dissect Wendy Williams' recent public appearance. Continued Drake feuds; TikTok bans in the US and Canada, examining the potential consequences for users. Finally, in the Workout...
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First 11 Days of The Year has Been A Doozy
HNY Hearts and Minds! The first 11 days of 2025 have been a rollercoaster. For our first episode of the year, unpack the unexpected twists and turns, from Meta's controversial decision to eliminate DEI programs to the captivating legal battles involving Lizzo and Ye. We also delve into the human...
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Christmas Cheer & Chaos
We're diving deep into holiday cheer with our favorite Christmas traditions, foods, and of course, a few festive pet peeves. Then, we're hitting the top End-of-Year headlines with Jay-Z facing accusations and counterclaims, the arrest of CEO killer, Luigi Manngione, and the drama unfolding…
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Lawsuits and Truths
On this episode, we discuss Keke Palmer's interview on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast, Nick Cannon's Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Bronny James's progress in the NBA G League and discuss his potential future in the NBA; Black Friday shopping frenzies. Finally, in our Workout Session, we delve...
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Is It A Hoax? Awards and Boxing Letdowns
This week on Hearts and Minds, we dive into Grammy nominations and CMA snubs to legal battles and sports controversies, we've got it all. We'll discuss the surprising overturning of Jussie Smollett's conviction, Lil Baby's academic pursuits at Harvard Business School, and the bizarre Ginger Ale...
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From Music to Madness
*Recorded Nov 9, 2024*. In this episode, we discuss the US election and share our perspectives on the outcome. We'll also pay tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, whose contributions to the music industry have left an indelible mark. In the world of sports, we'll talk about Bronny James's move…
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A Spooky Situation
We cover some celebrity Halloween costumes, Young Thug's release from prison and Dwayne Wade's statue unveiling. We'll also discuss the latest updates on the Shanquella Robinson case, the Diddy-Ray J feud, and Ari Lennox's potential departure from Dreamville. In our Lawd Have Mercy"segment,...
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Scandals, Honours, and Drama
This week's episode delves into a variety of hot topics in the world of entertainment and music. We discuss the shocking arrest of rapper Lil Durk on charges of murder-for-hire. We also touch on Beyoncé's appearance at a Houston Democratic election rally, and the recent controversy surrounding...
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Robots and Rambles
Hi there Hearts and Minds, this week we discuss Elon Musk's Tesla Robots, Cissy Houston's passing, and Safaree's Nicki Minaj reunion. We also dive into controversial topics like Pastor Keion Henderson's comments and Kanye West's antics. Plus, we share our thoughts on GloRilla's new album,...
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Spooky Season: Cardi B & Presidential Squabbles
In this episode, we discuss Halloween, the ongoing drama between Cardi B and Offset, the recent presidential debate, and Melania Trump's new book. Finally, we do a deep dive in the Workout Session segment, on the arrest and charges against Diddy. Enjoy the show! 💜🧠🎙️ Please remember to rate…
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Breakups and Auctions
In this episode, we discuss Canadian politics (Trudeau vs. Jagmeet Singh), rapper Craig Mack's death, singer Muni Long's divorce, and Damon Dash's auctioning of his stake in Roc-a-Fella/ Reasonable Doubt. We also talk about the murder of Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei, and the HBO show "Chimp...
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Love, Loss, and the Future
Hey there Hearts and Minds, this week we're covering Kirk Franklin's interview, the Matthew Perry case, the global Mpox outbreak, and Blueface's legal troubles. In Music, we discuss Spotify vs Nicki Minaj. Plus, we'll discuss Keke Palmer and AI's impact on the job market and healthcare. Enjoy the...
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Olympic Upsets and Marcus Jordan Making it Snow
This week's episode, we keep cadge (casual). We discussed the ongoing search for a name and logo for Toronto's new WNBA franchise, recapped exciting moments from the Olympics, and provided commentary on the latest "Caresha, Please." Additionally, we coveredrapper Nelly's arrest, Michael Jordan's...
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Caribana Carnival and Controversy
We reminisce on Caribana weekend in Toronto, celebrating the culture and festivities. We'll also be breaking down the latest news, including the shocking release of Vybez Kartel. On the global stage, we'll recap the Olympics, from the controversial Algerian boxer to Simone Biles' gold medal...
About this show
The Hearts and Minds podcast are two Afro-Caribbean women based in Toronto, Canada. Their northern views come with humour and a lot of insight. Each week the two friends link-up and balance each other with takes on culture, news, family and our lives as Black millennial women. They discuss the perspectives that are led by their emotional Heart and logical Mind as they live their lives and navigate the world around them. Hosted by Kimmie (The heart) and Jeanette (The mind)Intro/Outro Song: You And I (us) Produced h7 BeatsEmail: [email protected]
Hosted by
J.A Productions