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We, The Intellectuals
by Jem & Renee
Two Over-thinkers, intellectualizing the world one conversation at a time.
Episodes
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E88 Book Club 9: Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell challenges the notions of how we view success. It doesn't exist in a vacuum and is typically the byproduct of little coincidences that combine into the outliers we know and love. Guiding questions: 1. What is in my environment currently that I can leverage for my success? 2. Am I...
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E87 So That's Racist... Now What?!
A Sydney Sweeney Nazi Ad, Therapy Speak, and Jubilee 20 v 1 walk into a bar... Nothing happens, but the internet definitely doesn't know what it means. Are we losing the plot or is Trumps plan to "Shock and Awe" the American People descending us into a Neo Fascist State? What does it mean? what…
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E86 Dating on Defense: Exploring Gen Z's Fight For Connection
In this episode, we explore the complexities of modern dating - -body image, power dynamics, and the emotional tug-of-war between connection and objectification. From pregnancy to social media to Gen Z disillusionment, we’re asking: does our behavior have the impact we think it's having?...
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E85 Pre-Maternity Existential Ruminations
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E84 Jesus Christ Was A Liberal
and if you think about it... it makes no sense to make follow Christ your whole personality, while aligning with the veiled bigotry and rigid thinking characteristic of right leaning politics... We said what we said... SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW...
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E83 Things That Definitely AREN'T Generational Trauma
On today's episode of "Ways We've Lost The Plot" we tackle the trigger word Generational Trauma. What it is... and what it definitely is NOT. How traumatized do YOU feel?! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok:...
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E82 Book Club 8: Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents
Somewhere between feeling seen and being retraumatized... Lindsay C. Gibson's Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents exposes the psychological consequences of growing up with emotionally immature or unavailable parents. Though well-intentioned and informative, highlighting the loneliness...
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E81 Pseudo-Intellectual Self-Help Nonsense
Mel Robbins... Is she an altruistic, caring friend to those in need? Or... Is she an insidious manipulator using psychology to become the Parasocial Relationship Final Boss? The answer is YES, yet in the attention economy, can the methods employed for success really be considered "evil"? Tune in…
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EP80 Kindness Costs You Nothing
Don't Be Weird... Don't Be Rude... Simple rules to follow when engaging potentially interested strangers at the bars. Following the heated debate sparked by Deante Kyle's appeal for male accountability, Jem and Renee discuss the reality of how it can appear when Black Women reject Black Men and...
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EP79 Black Creativity & Expression (ft. Camri Hewie)
"Do you see your style as a Political Statement?" This week we welcome our FIRST guest: Camri Hewie! This lighthearted yet meaningful conversation delves into her unique style, navigating authenticity, creative inspiration, and dreams of working with industry icons while building a career in...
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E78 Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm TIRED
They're at it again... doing what they do best... and We are TIRED. This is the REAL Black Fatigue. Tune in as we explore the paradox of assimilation, the weight of systemic issues, and why sometimes the most radical act is celebrating Black joy beyond the politics and protests. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN...
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E77 A Phenomenal Woman Isn't "Independent"
What does being a black woman in America mean in 2025?! Tune in as we, guided by the words of Maya Angelou, deconstruct the "strong Black woman" myth and how the media—shaped by white standards—continues to define and distort our stories. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you...
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E76 Black Motherhood Is Sacred
Beauty, Resilience, Nuturing, Love, Strength. It should come as no surprise that Black Mothers are truly the linchpins of the black community, and as such are recognized with reference and appreciation. In this episode, we delve into the historical legacy that has made Black mothers so unique and...
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E75 Finally Back + Big News!!
Yes... Yes.. We Know... Its been awhile. But We missed you and we're back. And in this episode we are chatting about whats been going on in the months we've been gone and our future plans for the pod. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok:...
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E74 Book Club 7: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
Dear White People, Though it may burden you, You simply must understand... To wrap up Black History Month, We (Renee & Jem) invite you to listen in on one of our more personal conversations surrounding Black Identity and the interrelationship of black & whiteness, motivated by the cultural essay…
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E73 Book Club 6: I Used To Like You Until... By Kat Timpf
Every so often you have the absolute displeasure of stumbling across a bit of media that completely fabricates your understanding of what the bar for quality is. Even more surprising when the book that sets you on this path... is on the NYT Best Sellers list?! Kat Timpf managed to not only to...
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E72 Am I The A**Hole Reddit Stories
Still recovering from the holidays and adjusting to the New Year, Jem & Renee chat of some funny AITA stories from Reddit. Tune-in to laugh, roll your eyes, or cringe at the easily avoidable problems people feel the need to share with the internet. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll…
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E71 A Definitive Ranking Of 2024's Pop Culture Moments
They say the best way to understand where your going is to reflect on where you've been... and its the understatement of the the decade to say 2024 has been a TIME! From 50 part TikTok Stories to Presidential Assassination Attempts there has been alot going on... In a word: We're tired But Join…
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E70 The 5 Surprisingly Subtle Traits Of Problematic Partners
With almost 30 YEARS of online dating behind us we all collectively (should) know how to identify and how to avoid the most toxic and crazy people in the space. The f*ckboi... the feminist man... the material girl... our standards pretty much filter them out. However there is an interesting…
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E69 All The Pretty People We Know Are Miserable...
Do Pretty People actually have a higher quality of life? or is that just uggo propaganda design to turn the masses from the true plight of the models among us?! Tune-in as Jem & Renee break down the notions and sentiments surrounding beauty and how it affects a person's quality of life. SUBSCRIBE…
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E68 Love Vs Oppression: The Bitter Realities Of Interracial Romance Within A White Power Structure
Post the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the intermingling of the races sky rocketed and the once illegal rendezvous followed suit. But while exploring the true extent of what America's Melting Pot has to offer can be enjoyable, it also comes with a long legacy of oppression that if unacknowledged can...
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E67 Book Club 5: All About Love by bell hooks
bell hooks... bell hooks. God what a mind. And her book All About Love is the most compelling critique of Love & Relationships We've ever had the pleasure of reading. It subtly challenges most of our preconceived notions about love and offers a new way to interact with them and each other. With...
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E66 A "very demure" Discussion Of Modesty, Clothing, & Female Empowerment
We BACK BABYY!!! We missed you! Are you doing well? And from losing a direction, insane social trends, and the election that decides the country's fate... a lot goes on in a month. But we are so excited to share this discussion motivated by the most demure trend on the internet. What happens when...
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E65 The Curious Case Of Human Attraction
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E64 Book Club 4: The Body Keeps The Score
This month's book, The Body Keeps The Score by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk. offers an incredibly compelling new paradigm for assessing and healing Trauma. From PTSD to Assult and Addiction Trauma can deeply affect our mind and body, however with the proper tools you can loosen the grip that it has on...
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E63 Love Is The Container; Relationships Are Its Contents
Inspired by the conversations surrounding "Being in Love vs Being in Relationships", Jem & Renee discuss why that question is pointless and offer some more practical perspectives to guide you through relational difficulties. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • •...
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EP 62 Rethinking Jealousy: The Real Reason Behind Your Relational Dysfunction
Is Jealousy a destructive force that should be controlled at all costs? Or... is it a simple feeling that can actually be more helpful to your relationship than you think?! Tune In! As Jem & Renee explore the different faces of Jealousy and debate whether or not it is ultimately helpful or…
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E61 125+ Years of Relationship Advice
Today, we listen to and appreciate the wisdom of the ages as couples in their final trimester of life elaborate on the things that made their relationships work for so long. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok:...
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E60 Hawk Tuah Girl's Marketing Team Kinda Sucks!!!
After 4 weeks of Mega Virality, the casual party girl turned cultural phenom, Hailey Welch, can be seen throughout the internet meeting your favorite celebrities, chatting with popular podcasters, and... We kid you not... STAGING Paparazzi harassment (allegedly). However a strong pivot away from...
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E59 Ishmael | Book Club Session 3
Somewhere in between intrigue and existentialism lies Ishmael by Daniel Quinn, the perfect introduction to deep philosophical ideas (Philosophy Lite as Renee puts it). It will challenge you to critique not only the behaviors and mindsets that hold us captive... perpetually locked in a constant...
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E58 1 Flag, 2 Flag, Red Flag... Beige Flags
A bit of a sequel episode to our chat about being toxic; In today's episode we go deeper into the Green, Red, and Beige Flags that would make us UN-Datable. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok:...
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E57 Katy's Cringy Millennial Pander-Pop is NOT Satire!
We're sure that by now, you've been exposed to the cultural moment that is Woman's World. And while on the surface its this generally unoffensive simple pop song that seems great for Khol's commercials, its attempting to be a profound satirical commentary that it simply fails at. Join Jem & Renee...
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E56 A Logical Case For Short Term Relationships
We yet another episode where Jem is trying to make a case for a seemingly absurd idea. Ever since the completion of our dating series he as questioned the accepted norm that long-term relationships are the best type of relationship to be in. With all the ways we interact with each other can we…
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E55 Ways To Be Vulnerable Without Trauma Dumping
In this episode, we go back to our roots. No elaborate thought-out discussion... just vibes as we talk about how we deal with vulnerability. Jem shares how to create a safe space and Renee admits to her own struggles with true vulnerability and how it affected her close relationships. SUBSCRIBE &...
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E54 The Case Against The Sexual Revolution | Book Club Session 2
This Month's read continues our discussion around sex & Culture with: The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry. This thought-provoking critique on the 1960s Sexual Revolution and Liberal Femisim that promises empowerment while disenchanting women through lustful excess and a…
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E53 10 Signs YOU'RE The Toxic One
We are always sooo quick to point the finger and cry toxic, but in reality we ALL have alittle (or alot) of toxicity in us. Jem & Renee chat about 10 subtle things that we do that can end up being more toxic than not. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW...
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E52 The Sex Confessions Of 2 Repressed Christian Kids
We had to do it guys... We have been tip-toeing around this subject since we started the Pod and to celebrate our anniversary it is only right to make this episode about: SEX!!! We all have it, we all want more of it, we all want better of it and that is NOT what we are gonna tackle today.…
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E51 "Sprinkle/Drizzle" Is The WORST Addition To The Gender Wars
Its official... We have finally lost the plot! When people are taking to the internet declaring how they are no longer gonna "take less than they deserve" only to go on and explain why they clearly don't deserve it you know society is COOKED Sprinkle Sprinkle & Drizzle Drizzle has done nothing…
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E50 Monogamy's Chokehold on American Romance
Hey Intellectual Fam! This week we are diving into part 2 of our conversation about infidelity: Unpacking Monogamy. Why are we so devoted to this idea of monogamy as the "correct" way to be in a relationship? Is monogamy natural for us? Is polyamory the stage of relationship evolution? Within the...
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E49 Ranking Internet Dating Theories 2
Back at it again, we are analyzing the advice that proliferates the internet, but this time focusing on the BEST advice out there. Advice We would actually follow. Tune In to See which one is the Best. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok:...
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E48 Book Club Session 1: Everything I Know About Love
Welcome To Our Book Club!! Once a month we will be reviewing a book in an attempt to 1. Get back into Reading cuz we both love books 2. Make it easier for You to Find and Read Books worth reading 3. Continue the relentless pursuit of knowledge in its purest form till our souls are released from...
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E47 What The F**K Is Going On In HipHop?!!
This has been some of the most entertaining and intense back-and-forth between 2 Titans of Industry. Tune in as Jem & Renee join the discussion of the implications of what is being said and how it feels to participate in the current climate of hiphop So Who Won? SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL...
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E46 If You Love Me, You Must Lie To Me
Your constant pursuit of honesty might be ruining your relationship. A healthy relationship requires LIES!!! This is Jem's Soapbox Episode. Full of hot takes he elaborates on why it might be better to lie to your partners. And why the need for validation limits your ability to connect with your...
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E45 Things That Scare Us
Before We named ourselves "intellectuals" we were considering "overthinkers". This episode is just us articulating all the things that we overthink about that also terrify us. (Renee Specifically) Trigger Warning: If you do not want new fears maybe skip this episode! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the...
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E44 Debatable
Don't let our tendency towards agreeableness fool you, We actually love arguing. And in this episode we take a page out of David Alvereeezy's book and play Debatable: a game where you have to pick a side and argue whether you believe it or not. Who do you think won the debate? SUBSCRIBE & JOIN…
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E43 Double Standards
Jem & Renee chat about the double standards we all have in relationships. Some Double Standards aren't so bad, Right? SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals Instagram:...
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E40 Crazy Travel Stories
Just a chill episode of two friends trading fun memories of their travels. Nothing deep... Just vibes. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • • • Check out the full conversation here: https://linktr.ee/we.theintellectuals FOLLOW US! TikTok:...
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E39 Why Do People Cheat?
Hey Intellectual Fam! This week we are diving into the first part 1 of our conversation about infidelity. If monogamy is the mainstream relationship ideal, why would a person find themselves in an affair? What exactly do we mean when we say "cheating"? While affairs are often destructive and...
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E38 Can Men & Women Ever Just Be Friends?
Hello My Fellow Intellectuals! This week we are tackling the timeless question: Is it possible to be friends with the opposite sex? The short answer is that... it's complicated but are there more benefits for male + female friendship in the integrated society that we are moving towards? Tune-in…
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E37 Why You SUCK at Flirting
After a month since the last recording, Jem & Renee catch up on all the crazy things that have been happening in Pop Culture. The Love is Blind Fiasco The Omah Lay Incident The Live - Action Adaptation Controversy Before chatting about bringing the fun element of Flirting back to relationships....
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