Two and a Half Aunties Podcast

This week on Two and a Half Aunties, we welcome a new voice to the couch our beloved Auntie Quita…cause 🍷not?We get a bit deep as we unpack friendship breakups, the Ruth & Boaz movie that recently premiered, navigating corporate, and how to love people from a distance without turning cold (or turning them into a Billy bookcase.)Hit play and pull up a seat (you may have to use your cat ears ‘cause Quita whispers lol) but if you stay—you are truly in for a treat. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com

Hey y’all…we are back for another season of hilarity and unhinged opinions on everything from Target drops to summer vacation and beyond. We’ve missed you and saw ALL the group messages asking when we were coming back…well, SURPRISE, SURPRISE! Hit play and tell a friend WE OUTSIDE! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com

Life been lifin’ and we are FINALLY back with the full roundtable after an unplanned three-week break. In this chaotic catch-up episode, we tackle betrayal, $3,000 vet bills, and questionable movie plots. Jeniece takes us through the domino effect that started with Sugar Bear's sick pickup weekend and ended with Kofi ODing on albuterol. Morgan and Tori try to defend themselves after secretly watching Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix Straw, despite their vow not to. Then we veer into everything from influencers at the BET Awards to whether “foundational Black American” culture requires some homework.We also get into cultural memory, streaming expectations, and who really gets a pass in 2025 for not knowing WalePress play if you’ve ever hate-watched a Tyler Perry movie, been betrayed by your co-hosts, or layered your “flower” in tissues like it was an Olympic sport.Catch us now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Search Two and a Half Aunties Podcast on all platforms.IG: @TwoandahalfauntiesIG/TikTok: Jeniece: @Auntie-ishTikTok: Morgan: @morgslefayIG: Tori: @wanderlust_belle This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com

This week, the Aunties are loud, layered, and low on patience.Morgan's got a crawfish craving that turns into a full-blown culinary conspiracy theory: were our ancestors innovative or just making do with what they had? Tori said both. Jeniece said, “please be serious” .Then it’s prom-prep chaos as Sugar Bear gets ready for his school dance. The baby requested fancy pants and it was off to the races — tuxedo drama, the perfect “fit”, and corsage etiquette 101 .We also introduce a new segment: White-Washcloth Moments—those moments when life taps you on the shoulder and says, “You’re doing the most, sis.” Shannon Sharpe? Come to the front. Corey Holcomb? Bring it here. Real ID scanning our faces? Absolutely not .And yes, we’re still obsessing over Sinners. Ryan Coogler, you did what needed to be done. Again .Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. Just search Two and a Half Aunties Podcast.Follow us and pull up in the comments:• Instagram + TikTok: @Twoandahalfaunties• Morgan: @morglefay• Jeniece: @auntie_ish• Tori: @wanderlust_belleQuestion for the chat:When’s the last time life handed YOU a white washcloth and said, “Sit down. Be humble.”? Drop your moment in the comments or tag us — you might hear your story on the next episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com

Happy Sunday! This week on Two and a Half Aunties, we tried to keep it cute but life had other plans.We’re talking:* Gayle King’s “space trip” that felt real Truman Show-ish…did you even leave the clouds?* Perimenopause out here stealing labias, edges, and patience—tread lightly.* Should we bring the bush back or just laminate it like baby hairs?* And the real question: Have you ever slept with somebody you weren’t even attracted to? (Spoiler alert: everybody has. Stop acting brand new.)We’re live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you tune in — search Two and a Half Aunties Podcast and pull up.Follow the aunties at:* Podcast: @Twoandahalfaunties* Morgan: @morglefay (on the everything)* Jeniece (Ne-ne): @auntie_ish (on the TikTok)* Tori: @wanderlust_belle (on the ‘gram)Question for the groupchat and listeners:When was the last time you got your back cracked by somebody you knew damn well wasn’t your type?Be honest…we’re too old for the bullsh!t. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com

Today’s IRL episode of Two and a Half Aunties is a pre-game yap before we head out, where we spiral (as usual) from TikToks of Walton Goggins and RonReaco Lee to collard greens, family reunions, and who’s picking up the torch. Spoiler alert: Morgan says she just got here.We get into the importance of keeping traditions alive recipes, roles, and responsibilities—and why some things just don’t taste the same if you didn’t get the pot in the will. Tori joins late but comes in hot, confirming once again that seasoning is ancestral. Listen now and tap in with us.Follow us and join the convo:TikTok: @morgslefay (Morgan)TikTok: @auntie_ish (Jeniece)Instagram: @wanderlust_belle (Tori)Listen now, laugh later, and tell us—who in your family holds the recipe that can’t be duplicated? Have you sat with them to learn it or are you risking it being lost forever? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com

This week on Two and a Half Aunties, we’re celebrating work wins, conjugal side-eyes, and community-centered love. Morgan gets a major shoutout from her PI, and we dive into the nuances of Lavender Marriages—from tradition to survival to intentional partnership. Then, we ask: is like more sustainable than love? Tori wants to know if being wanted is better than being needed, and the nieces check in with a letter about navigating intimacy for the first time.We’re building community on purpose—and asking y’all to weigh in:Would you rather be liked or loved? Wanted or needed?And what do you wish someone told you before you fell for the first time?Join the group chat on Substack. No judgment, just hugs and sharp advice.Follow us and join the convo:TikTok: @morgslefay (Morgan)TikTok: @auntie_ish (Jeniece)Instagram: @wanderlust_belle (Tori) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com

This week on Two and a Half Aunties, we get into everything from Jess Hilarious' Breakfast Club drama to the unspoken rules we pass down to young Black women about success, dating, and choosing partners. Tori shares a clinical trial moment that sparks a bigger convo about whether we’re giving the next generation the full life menu—or just a slice. Plus, Jeniece hits us with a #FLWRPWRD theory on why men in their 50s don’t shoot their shot anymore, and we compare notes on who's really approaching the aunties out here. Spoiler: it’s not who you think.We watched the TikToks, had the drinks, and asked the questions—so you don’t have to.You already know—this episode is a bit messy, meaningful, and made for your group chat.Don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a comment. We are listening—and so is your cousin who still thinks you should be married by now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com

“Ken’s” turning 48, so obviously, we’re celebrating the way any self-respecting Aunties would—with a burlesque show, cocktails, and absolute nonsense.Before we hit the town, we’re doing what every girl squad should do:Choosing aliases for the night (because a little mystery never hurt anyone)But before we head outside with our fake names, we stumble into the kind of conversation only the Aunties can have—dating in real life and whether marriage is even still worth it at this point.And then “Ken” shakes the table with one simple take: ‘The only reason I’d consider marriage at 48? To have an emergency contact.’BISH WHAT? So you mean to tell me, marriage—the institution, the vows, the WHOLE ceremony—is just one long, expensive way to make sure somebody signs your hospital paperwork?? BABY, this convo spirals fast.Is marriage still about love, or is it just about making sure someone can handle your affairs when sh*t hits the fan?Do men even deserve to be our emergency contacts?What’s the real priority—partnership or practicality?Oh, and don’t worry—we still find a way to be unserious. (Because one thing about the Aunties? We will never miss a chance to talk sh*t.)After this, we’re off to celebrate Ken’s birthday the way the Universe intended—watching pastie’d tittays!Listen now, laugh later, and tell us—would YOU get married just for an emergency contact? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit twoandahalfaunties.substack.com