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TAWKS: the Podcast
by TAWKS Media
We are the hottest culture pod around - Raw. Real. Unfiltered! Hosted by the TAWKS Trio of DAKA, Bleu, and Sunflower Shakur!
Episodes
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A Moment of Clarity feat. Danielle of ToiBox Tarot
What does it mean to be "spiritual" vs. "religious"? Does talking to my ancestors make me a weirdo? And what's the deal with all the sage burning?! We get to the real root of the questions this week in our conversation with our friend Danielle of ToiBox Tarot. She gives us helpful insight and the...
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We've #Fallen into Intention (feat. Billy Banx)
This week we link back up with Billy Banx almost a year after speaking with him about his music. This time he's back with a new single, a new attitude and a clear intention on the mark he wants to leave on the music industry and the world. Follow Billy Banx - @b.banx Stream #Fallen Follow the…
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WAP is Wet...So What Else Is New?
We give our review of Black is King (masterpiece), Kamala Harris (support her!) and of course WAP (ya'll just mad cause you're not getting any). Stay tuned for the shenanigans! Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send...
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The Wonderful World of Charlie Markers (feat. Ian Wilson)
We all know things are crazy here at home, but ever wonder what it's like to be a Black man in China? We chat with Charlotte based artist Ian Wilson (a.k.a. Charlie Markers) to talk about his experience living oversees, his move back stateside and how he uses art as a form of activism in response...
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"Mask on...F**k it, Mask Off"
We tried not to get political...but it happened anyway (s/o to DAKA's mom for today's topic). This week we discuss the growing controversy surrounding many states new mandatory mask laws and why this is turning into a polarizing topic. We also make our projections about the 2020 presidential...
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"Build Your House From Scratch"
With all the talk of divestment and donating to organizations like Black Lives Matter that work for the interest of Black people, how do we know what the money is really going towards? How important is that transparency, when you're considering donating? Also, B. Simone...girl you really fumbled...
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"Can We Watch Something Else?"
Another week, another cop using excessive force, another murder of a Black life — we're tired of watching all of this play out on TV and social media. We dig into our feelings on that in this week's episode. Hey #tawkers! Summer will be over before you know it, which means back to school time is...
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Around the World & Black Again!
We're finally back live in the studio ya'll!! This week we unpack our feelings around the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd, and talk about what the future holds for Black America. We also take a little tour across the country with some little known facts about our hometowns, and…
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"Don't Hide From Me Friend!" (feat. Rell)
Friends! How many of us REALLY have them? This week on #TAWKsPodcast we talk all things friendship. Is it normal to grow apart and experience ebbs and flows in a friendship? What do you do when the homieship has run aground? We dive in with our buddy Rell (@rells.eye) to tawk it out! Follow the...
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"Cannabis & Quarantine" (feat. A'nae)
Happy 4/20! Sparking some good conversation with our girl A'nae (@highuhhnay) to bust some myths about marijuana and have a few laughs...all while practicing social distancing, of course!_______⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Stay safe and stay healthy TAWKERS! ❤️Follow A'nae - @highuhhnayFollow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA -...
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Johnny Lee)
The pots start bubbling and the table gets shaken in this week's 2wenty Caliente with special guest Chef Johnny Lee of Lushed Foodie! Follow Johnny - @_mrwenzdeFollow Lushed Foodie - @lushedfoodie Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR -...
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Ms. Rona & The Zombies
We’re tired…of ya’ll buying up all the toilet paper! 🤬 This week we give our take on the #COVID19 situation and the impending zombie apocalypse…because let’s be real, it’s all headed that way anyway 🤷🏾♂️_______⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀DISCLAIMER: Even since we recorded this episode a couple of weeks ago quite…
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"Let's Dish, Sis!" (feat. Johnny Lee)
What do you get when you mix one-part sassy, Southern savant with savory? You get our good buddy Johnny Lee! As a classically trained chef, Johnny knows his way around the kitchen serving up all types of tasty dishes and creating food reviews on his blog Lushed Foodie. Oh, and that mouth...well...
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Jonathan Gardner)
Is Beyoncé truly the most influential woman in the world? What’s the secret to a good ass Philly cheesecake? Does sugar belong in grits, or is that the mark of a mad man?! We answer all these questions and more in this “sizzling” edition of 2wenty Caliente with special guest Jonathan Gardner of...
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"On Guard with GardHouse" (feat. Jonathan Gardner)
What do you do when you see a need in your community that is just not being met? Do you wait or it to magically resolve itself or do you tackle it head-on? That's what this week's guest decided to do. DAKA and Bleu sit down with Jonathan Gardner, founder of GardHouse - a nonprofit seeking to…
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"We're Blackity B(l)ack!"
We're baaaaccckkkk!!! Welcome to Season 2 of #TAWKs! It's the first week of Black History Month and we are definitely coming in hot. What better way to celebrate than with a game of Black Card Revoked, and debunking some myths about blackness. We also dive into this week's hot topics and pay...
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. The Guys)
It's all about asking the tough style questions on this week's edition of 2wenty Caliente! Follow the Guys!Tevin - @untitledfacade | @thetevinbKen- @dblackkenChris- @chris_rosello Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send…
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Ep. 16 - "On Fashion" (feat. The Guys)
Love it or hate it, men’s fashion is changing. From gender-fluid silhouettes to more guys experimenting with color and pattern, this ain’t ya’ daddy’s wardrobe! This week DAKA sits down with three men who don’t play by the traditional, and sometimes constricting, rules of menswear to talk…
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Dre)
Bleu turns up the heat with special guest Dre on this week's 2wenty Caliente! Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]
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Ep. 15 - "A Mask of Masculinity" (feat. Dre)
With a new decade on the horizon, should we as black men rethink our views on masculinity? What’s “toxic” about the way we interact, react and raise our sons, and more importantly, what can we do about it? 🤔 Bleu takes over this week for a candid conversation with his special guest, Dre on these...
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Billy Banx)
We turn up the heat with R&B singer Billy Banx on this week's 2wenty Caliente! Follow Billy Banx - @billybanxBilly Banx on YouTube Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]
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Ep. 14 - "#YouSoBillyBanx"
Vulnerability, humility and passion for one’s craft are what make an artist truly great. Billy Banx is well on his way to becoming one of the greats. On this episode, the Trio sat down with the Charlotte bred singer to tawk music & motivation. Make sure to check out his latest project...
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. the Mom Tribe)
Nayo gets into some spicy mommy questions with the Mom Tribe on this edition of 2wenty Caliente! Keep up with the Mommies! SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurERIN - @mickiblendzJORDYNN -@jordynnhallaANAE - @highuhhnay TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]
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Ep. 13 - "Mommy TAWKS" (feat. Jordynn, Erin & Anae)
From co-parenting and blended families to pregnancy reveal stories and hearing "I love you Mommy" for the first time, join Nayo for a special edition of TAWKS as she has a candid conversation about the challenges and joys of motherhood with the ladies of her Mom Tribe. Keep up with the Mommies!...
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Ep. 12 - "Clap Those Spooky Cheeks"
It's Spooky Season ya'll!! This week we dive into all things Halloween: from candy and monster movies to our favorite Halloween traditions and costumes past and present. Plus, we get into a special edition of "Spooky Caliente", and find out who's getting their cheeks clapped for some "spooky…
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Ep. 11 - "The Creativity Complex" (feat. Drew)
Is creativity limited only to artistic fields, or is it truly found in everybody? This week we learn you can find creativity anywhere, even in some…well, unexpected places! You already know when TAWKS and Drew of Drew Vs The World podcast link up, it’s bound to be a good time! Listen now on Ep.…
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Kara)
Things heat up with our guest Kara as we talk candy, getting buck in Zumba and how certain words have a better "mouth feel" over others. It's time to play 2wenty Caliente!Follow Kara -@karavasseurFollow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR…
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Ep. 10 - "TAWKS Declassified Adulting Survival Guide" (feat. Kara)
Paying bills, crappy jobs and perpetual FOMO. Is this what adulting is REALLY supposed to be about? It definitely wasn’t portrayed that way when we were growing up! Friend of the show Kara joins the TAWKS Trio this week to sift through all the lies and find some damn direction to this…
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Ken Sings)
Things get a little...interesting this week as we play 2wenty Caliente with Mr. Ultra Continental himself, Ken Sings!Follow Ken - @dblackkenFollow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to...
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Ep. 9 - "But Like...Who ARE You?" (feat. Ken Sings)
Everyone has multiple versions of themselves living inside them, yet few choose to acknowledge it. This week, we attempt to answer the question “who REALLY are you?” with the reigning Mr. Ultra Continental USA, Ken Sings. Tune in to learn more about Louise, Markeith, Xavier, Lontiez, Nayomi, Dior...
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Dr. Donita)
We heat things up with Dr. Donita, in a fire round of our spicy question game, "2wenty Caliente"!Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]"Stay Fashionable My Friends!"
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Ep. 8 - How Dr. Donita Got Her Groove Back!
Bleu & DAKA need verbal confirmation from a potential lover, while Nayo needs you to stand on your own two and stop being clingy! This week we get real about relationships with special guest Dr. Donita Holmes to tawk about what it REALLY takes to make love work!Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA -...
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Ep. 7 - "SEX TAWKS!"
This week the TAWKS Trio talks sex & hookups - DAKA doesn’t know you afterwards, while Bleu likes to seduce with a lip bite. Meanwhile, Nayo doesn’t mind taking a road trip for some guaranteed good-good and voicing her needs! Whatever way you like to get off, make sure to protect ya' neck every...
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Ep. 6 - "Activation Nation" (feat. Aaron Taylor)
This week we talk internet activism, cancel culture and what’s REALLY going on with the JayZ/NFL deal. (it’s deeper than you thought). Join us & special guest @aarontayylorr for this hot button episode. Episode 6: “Activation Nation”!Check out Aaron on Instagram @aarontaylorrCheck out Aaron M$B...
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Nige Hood)
We get spicy with another round of 2wenty Caliente with our guest Nige Hood!Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]"Stay Fashionable My Friends!"
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Ep. 5 - "Weird & AWESOME!" (feat. Nige Hood)
What’s it really like to be a hip hop artist doing #FolkRap music in a city like Charlotte? According to Nige Hood, it can be pretty weird, but totally AWESOME! He joins the TAWKS Trio to give us the rundown on his unique sound, and why he’s poised to be the next big thing to come out the…
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Nikki Eason)
We heat things up with the mogul herself, Nikki Eason, in a fire round of our spicy new question game, "2wenty Caliente"!Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]"Stay...
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Ep. 4 - "You're So...FAKE!!" (feat. Nikki Eason)
ANDROGYNY. Is it masculine, feminine or somewhere in-between? 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♀️ The Androgynous Model creator Joins the TAWKS Trio on Friday to drop some gems on the matter. 💎 Watch The Androgynous Model --->http://bit.ly/2LVXyuOFollow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU -...
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Ep. 3 - "We Pledge Allegiance"
Pride Month is over...now what? The TAWKS Trio digs into the importance of celebrating Pride, rights for trans folks, & what it means to show “true, honest love” as a good ally. ✊🏽🏳️🌈Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to…
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Ep. 2 - "The Red Carpet Read"
This week, the TAWKS Trio gets into some real talk about the relevancy of televised awards shows, the evolution of red carpet style, and poses the question: is there such a thing as being "too" sexy? 🗣 Let’s TAWK!Links:What is Camp?: http://bit.ly/2Yf5q04Todd White Article:...
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Bonus: 2wenty Caliente (feat. Gary Javier)
Gary Javier plays a fire round of our spicy new question game, "2wenty Caliente"!Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]"Stay Fashionable My Friends!"
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Ep. 1 - "Now We're Makin' Noise!" (feat. Gary Javier)
This week, stylist extraordinaire Gary Javier (@gary.javi) stops by to talk his gender-fluid style, industry collaborations, and reminisce with us on great throwback fashions. 🗣 Let’s TAWK!Follow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to...
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