Hold For Maintenance

So we should talk…

Obio is having the time of his life in Disney, but we couldn't leave you hanging. Lynae & Sim are having some much needed girl talk today. Enjoy.

So, the twitter gworls are having a feast between Jerrod Carmichael, straight boys with gay friends and Arnell Armon’s decision to make choices in her own life. What can we say, we wanted to take a bite. You’ll love this episode if you love talking about: -Family Structures & Ideals -Reality TV -Queer Issues -Relationship Goals -Music Ad Partners (if you’d like to have your products featured on the episode, email us at [email protected]) Follow Us on Socials: @HoldForMaintenance @lynaevanee @iamsiminthecity @obioojones

Welcome to our first Closed Shop episode: where we learn and laugh out loud and talk about less intense topics than usual. Today we’re diving into a golden sitcom era: The 90’s — and discussing one of the most popular shows of that time, “The Fresh Prince of Belair.” Side note: Obio and Lynae don’t necessarily hate Sim, but if you sense that on this episode, you’re not wrong. You’ll love this episode if you love talking about: -The 90s -Film -TV Show Characters -Inclusion -Strong Black Leads Ad Partners (if you’d like to have your products featured on the episode, email us at [email protected]) Follow Us on Socials: @HoldForMaintenance @lynaevanee @iamsiminthecity @obioojones

This week we’re getting into Jerrod’s brave show, brand new bodies, someone getting fired at Essence and of course the very clever Cowboy Carter. We just got to April, but it feels like this month is blooming with all of the things. Trigger Warnings: if you’ve ever embarrassingly expressed love for someone who found you hideous, this may be a difficult listen. You’ll love this episode if you love talking about: -Beyoncé -Culture -Body Positivity -Beauty Procedures -Smart, Funny & Black Women -Music -Breaking the Mold Ad Partners (if you’d like to have your products featured on the episode, email us at [email protected]) Follow Us on Socials: @HoldForMaintenance @lynaevanee @iamsiminthecity @obioojones

This week we went virtual. Please be patient with us as we extend patience to ourselves lol Trigger Warnings: Grief Suicidal Ideation and loss by suicide Depression Follow Us on Socials:  @HoldForMaintenance  @lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @obioojones

Nickelodeon… how are y’all all not under the jail? On today’s episode but we will be discussing the following topics: Financial Compatibility Quiet On Set Them girls and the yellow couch.. & more! Trigger Warnings: SA & CA Send your customer service letters to [email protected] & follow us on IG ​⁠ See you next Wednesday!

Between Tik Tok’s farewell and life’s constant way of life-ing, it feels like we can’t have a break. Hopefully, today’s comedic relief is a break from the stress. We don’t know about you, but with the year we’ve been having, we needed to release a few giggles. On today’s episode but we will be discussing the following topics: Dating outside of your age range. Influencers vs Celebrities How much will it take to create distance between broke and me? & more! Trigger Warnings: SA in relation to offenders. Send your customer service letters to [email protected] & follow us on IG ​⁠ See you next Wednesday!

TW: IVF, Childbirth | This week we rally behind Reesa Teesa and dig deeper into the sinister nature behind new policies and reproductive health.

And, we’re back.

We have some exciting news for our views this week but first safety. This week we touched on safety in many forms, children's safety in public school, safety in relationships. How do you advocate for safety? Follow us on our Socials! @HoldForMaintenance @Lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @Obioojones

Today we had some more customer service letters to knock out. Then We decided to play a game of 21 questions. Did we get spicy? Did we cry? All we know is we had to get into some thangs! Follow us on our socials: @Lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @Obioojones

As we dive deeper into the holiday season we want to know when does a child's curious nature become disrespect? Shortly, we discussed social media outrage over Tia Mowry's family Thanksgiving post. We also weigh in on T.I.’s family drama that was displayed on live this pastweekend at the Atlanta Football game. Follow Us on our Socials: @HoldForMaintenance @Lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @Obioojones

In today’s episode, we discussed Nia Long and Young Jeezy’s talk about childhood trauma, specifically in regards to childhood sexual trauma inflicted on black men by older black women. We’re warning you: it’s triggering. It is also an honest conversation that we needed to have about combatting an issue that is way too common in all of our communities. If you or someone you know needs help combatting any of the issues discussed in today’s episode, please contact the National S.A Hotline 1-800-656-4673. All of the information you share is 100% confidential. Follow Us on Socials: @HoldForMaintenance @lynaevanee @iamsimsimma @obioojones

A lot going down.

Keith Lee came to Atlanta to eat and that’s exactly what happened.

This ended up being a (insert time here) long testimony. Sorry, not sorry.

But we just need our girl to be okay. Also go buy her book for the real story: “Worthy” is available for purchase now.

If you love him, you will.

Teach young boys, protect young girls, remember humanity.

Not the episode we had planned, but it’s the one we needed. Also— its our first visual episode! Okay, us.

You're stuck with me and Sim this week! :)

Customer service letters, defending black women is back on the docket, and cop city (cop cop city).

This episode wasn't supposed to be funny, but here we are.

Obio’s on a yacht this episode, but since we just because friends he still hopped on— just because.

TRIGGER WARNING. Today we're discussing factors surrounding the Maternal Vulnerability Index for black woman through the heart wrenching lens of Jessica Ross and her family's recent loss. Did you know that according to the CDC 80% of pregnancy related deaths are preventable by medical staff?

We cut it short today. Points were made, and you gotta know when there's just nothing left to say. When there's nothing for you to add.

Everybody’s black card got revoked this episode— except Madame VP Harris.

We got our first guest y’all! Our sis Hope Giselle pulled up on us and gave us vocab and assignments. Assignment one: no more allies— we need accomplices. (Some of y’all outside, but you not really outside and we don’t like that.)

The beginning of this episode is everything you need to be the healthiest you this year— but don’t worry, we quickly transition into the antics and receipts you came for.

It's giving one order of couples therapy and a side of social media timeout. That should do it!

Cut Obio’s mic. Lynae too.

It was beyond us last week, but we back with a ranty drop. Who else feel like Lynae yelling at them?

In this episode, we took a conversation from Twitter and wanted to talk about navigating peace. Interestingly enough, Obio's bored with peace, Lynae's balancing work and personal, and Sim is just happy to be enjoying the Southern energy of it all. Question, where did you see yourself in your late twenties/early thirties?

Happy Pride! This episode dives into the complexities of telling queer stories and advocating for the collective liberation of marginalized people. We wanted to explore the politics of masculinity while being gay and also the nuance of gay lingo going mainstream. Hope you enjoy!

Trigger warning: This episode includes conversation about physical, verbal, and emotional abuse as well as grooming. We're sure you're aware of the passing of the Legend, Tina Turner. What surprised us was the resurfacing of her domestic abuse to honor her life, so we felt it necessary to unpack the way we treat abuse, especially with celebrities. Tina Turners career is filled with accolades yet her abusive relationship has been put in the forefront more than we’re comfortable with. This conversation got a little heavy but it was definitely an important heavy. 

Whew! The people are buying couches off the street in New York, the kids are treating prom like the Met (theme: Love and Hip Hop but make it formal), and Ja Morant was on Live waving a gun. Just listen to the episode cause it's a lot happening at once.

a great artist doesn’t automatically make a great person. we’re diving into the complexity of being in the public eye while still having a human experience. we agreed to disagree a few times in this conversation and got a lesson in “spicy black” thanks to the Little Mermaid.

In this episode, we wanted to dive into the complexities of blackness and religious rhetoric. “I haven’t been Jackie Hill Perry’d” Obio says, but how many people have? We hold language accountable through historical context and of course, some humor. Lynaes line for line breakdown of Jackie Hill Perry’s video puts things in perspective while Sim holds space for all religious and spiritual practices.

*Trigger Warning* This episode involves graphic discussions of sexual violence that may trigger victims or sexual assault or violence. | On today’s episode we get into talks about the upcoming Freaknik documentary by Hulu and how The Wildest Party Never Told was probably the cringiest picnic that we have many questions about.

Okay so apparently there was an episode before this, but we can neither confirm nor deny that. But, tap in for all the things you can expect on this very wild ride of a podcast. (& don’t forget to give us feedback in the reviews!)

So, who all gon be there? And what’s it giving? #QTNA