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While You Were Scrolling...
by Tamiyah, Esther, Ta'Lissa, Ariana, Shakima
Conversations from five Black women that run the gamut of books, films, tv show recaps, pop culture events and everything in between. Come for the witty takes and reviews but leave with an appreciation of what makes Black friendship beautiful.
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We Were Ranking...Most Shocking Celebrity Breakup
After Megan Thee Stallion's public breakup with that Klay boy, we were inspired to rank famous splits that surprised us most. Some, we were surprised dated in the first place. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Army Enlisting 42-Year-Olds
For this episode, we decided to "wing it" and ended up cussin' and fussin' all the way through. Starting with the breaking news of 42-year-olds being eligible for the Army...I know you f*ckin' lying.
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We Were Ranking...Best Tactic to Save Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission shared photos of Earth's before and after photos from the 1950's till now. And well, we look DUSTY. So for this episode, we ranked the best forms of action we can take, as regular degular folk. Listen In!
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We Were Ranking...Best Angela Bassett Works
We felt like honoring the Queen Angela Bassett by ranking her iconic career roles. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Courts! - YouTube Meta Decision & Afroman
Courtroom news is having a moment. So we thought it best to convene. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...To DEI or Not to DEI?
This week, we discuss the supposed ending of the Target Boycott, our personal run-in's with DEI in the workplace, and what companies are stil down for the cause. Listen In!
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We Were Talking..."This or That"
To ease into Women's History Month, we did a quick "This or That," and learned a little about each other. Some could say more than we wanted to learn LOL. Listen in!
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We Were Talking...Love Is Blind, But Not in the Books!
This week, we chat about our current obsessions in books and shows. Listen in!
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We Were Ranking...Best Black Invention
In honor of Black History Month, we ranked the Best Black Invention - and though no true ranking matters when it comes to greatness - we had a good, foolish time. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Black Women in History
In this week's mini episode, we highlighted black women in history, and black women still making history. Each host shared an inspiring figure whose stories a worthy to be told. Listen in!
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We Were Reading...Capone 2 & 3
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: "Capone 2" & "Capone 3" by Jahquel J. - Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Reading...Capone
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: "Capone" by Jahquel J. - Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Talking..."Diary of a CEO" Interview Questions
For our New Year's Eve episode, we decided to repeat an oldie but goodie. Borrowing from another podcast, we took questions from the "Diary of a CEO" and asked them, randomly, to each other. The answers were both revealing and refreshing to hear. Listen in!
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We Were Ranking...Best Eddie Murphy Movie
Which Eddie Murphy movie will be ranked above the rest? You have to Listen In to find out! And yes, we included the standup, and animations.
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We Were Watching...Being Eddie
Our POCcorn episode this week reviews "Being Eddie." As the audience, we got to experience Eddie Murphy's mansion, his origin, and his new laugh. But despite the revelations, you still walk away know that you've experienecd a living legend. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Diddy Documentary
This week's mini episode was a quick review of Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Bruh! Listen In!
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We Were Reading...Leslie F*cking Jones
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: "Leslie F*cking Jones" by Leslie F*cking Jones - Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Reading...Black AF History
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: "Black AF History" Part 1 - by Michael Harriot - Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Talking...Debt & GLP 1 Goals
While You Were Scrolling, We Were Talking...about debt strategies and our never-ending lists of to-do's. Tamiyah came up with the "Snowball Fighting Method" for tackling debt and TaLissa shared her plans to embrace GLP1. Thank you Serena Williams. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Boycotting Christmas 2025
This week's mini episode centered on whether we planned to boycotting this Christmas season. We shared our boycotting wins and woes from Target to Amazon to Black-Owned retailers. But in the end, we all came to an understanding. Listen In!
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We Were Ranking...Best Black Actor
Who would you consider the best black actor to date? Because we went there. And between the classics and current filmography, one man outdid them all. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Meet Cutes - Kima & Miyah
Inspired by MeetCutesNYC, the WYWS hosts do our own Meet Cute Series to discuss our individual relationships. As the link between all the hosts, Tamiyah records 4 episodes, one with each best friend, 22, 21 and 17 years in the making. Listen In!
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While You Were Scrolling...We Were Traveling! NEW ORLEANS
On this special episode of WYWS, we give audiences a glimpse into our first ever girls trip to New Orleans! Listen in and Enjoy! We certainly did.
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We Were Reading...Restore Me
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: "Restore Me" by J.L. Seegars - Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Talking...Politics & Pedicures
While You Were Scrolling, we were Talking about the state of today's politics and even more disappointing; the state of our undone pedicures. Listen In!
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We Were Ranking...Best Bar Food
For this week's tournament, we ranked Best Bar Food (Appetizers). The competition got heated, and dare I say, judgy. But as always, it was a good time. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Celebrity Podcast Rant
Now that Oprah has entered the Podcast chat, yet again, with a new and improved platform; Tamiyah had a PSA to get off her chest. Let the little people have the podcast platform, and the big celebrities, stick to the big budgets that you used to.
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We Were Watching...Survival of the Thickest - Season 2, Ep. 7 & 8
For this "Show & Tell" segment, we are reviewing the second season of "Survial of the Thickest." This season has opened up the scope of storytelling to delve into both Marley and Khalil's lives as much as Mavis's; and it is GIVING Greatness. Black men in therapy, black women living their LGBTQ+ lives out loud, and highlighting the experiences of black entrepreneurship today - an all inclusive, and FUNNY-as-hell watch. Listen In!
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We Were Reading...Hook Shot
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: "Hook Shot" by Kennedy Ryan - Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Talking...Meet Cutes - Lisa & Miyah
Inspired by MeetCutesNYC, the WYWS hosts do our own Meet Cute Series to discuss our individual relationships. As the link between all the hosts, Tamiyah records 4 episodes, one with each best friend, 22, 21 and 17 years in the making. Listen In!
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We Were Ranking...Best Chain Restaurant
For this week's tournament, we ranked Best Chain Restaurants. All our lives we had to eat! And now, as grown women with children to feed, we depend on these chains to hold us down when our passion to cook fails us. Listen In!
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We Were Watching...Survival of the Thickest - Season 2, Ep. 4-6
For this "Show & Tell" segment, we are reviewing the second season of "Survial of the Thickest." This season has opened up the scope of storytelling to delve into both Marley and Khalil's lives as much as Mavis's; and it is GIVING Greatness. Black men in therapy, black women living their LGBTQ+ lives out loud, and highlighting the experiences of black entrepreneurship today - an all inclusive, and FUNNY-as-hell watch. Listen In!
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We Were Watching...One of Them Days
Our POCcorn episode this week reviews "One of Them Days." This new comedy is considered a "win" in the culture, and its easy to see why. With top tier cameos, and foolishness galore, this film has officially been dubbed a young black comedy classic. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Meet Cutes - Ari & Miyah
Inspired by MeetCutesNYC, the WYWS hosts do our own Meet Cute Series to discuss our individual relationships. As the link between all the hosts, Tamiyah records 4 episodes, one with each best friend, 22, 21 and 17 years in the making. Listen In!
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We Were Reading...Block Shot
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: "Block Shot" by Kennedy Ryan- Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Talking...Meet Cutes - Esther & Miyah
Inspired by MeetCutesNYC, the WYWS hosts do our own Meet Cute Series to discuss our individual relationships. As the link between all the hosts, Tamiyah records 4 episodes, one with each best friend, 22, 21 and 17 years in the making. Listen In!
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We Were Watching...Meet the Khumalos
For this month's POCcorn episode, we watched and reviewed "Meet the Khumalos." It was a light, fold yolur laundry kind of movie. And what we realized is, we need more films just like it. Listen In!
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We Were Watching...A Different World - Season 1, Ep. 7-9
This week on our "Show & Tell" segment, we reviewed A Different World. In addition to being iconic, this show inspired generations of black students to go to college. And showed an edgy reality that its originator, The Cosby Show, shied away from. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Podcast Appreciation - Trevor Noah “What Now” - If I Ruled the World
This week we did a PODCAST APPRECIATION episode, where we borrowed the "If I Ruled the World" game from Trevor Noah's podcast "What Now." We each present a new world order that needs to be voted in or out. Listen In!
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We Were Reading...Can't Get Enough
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan- Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Talking...Don't Get Got by Your Dreams!
This week's Don't Get Got segment had us in our feelings. Our dreams have alluded us thus far, with corporate jobs overshadowing our creative endeavors. But we shall prevail!
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We Were Reading...Children of Blood and Bone
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi - Recap & ReviewListen In!
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We Were Talking...Old News, Old Presidents and New Goals
For this Don't Get Got segment we showed up exhausted, but like Celie in Color Purple, [we's] here!Listen in as we discussed American presidents, and outdated social media trends.
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We Were Ranking...Black Girl Hand Games
For this week's tournament, we ranked black girl hand games from our childhood. And proved, that our memories were still intact. But our childhoods were raggedy lol. Listen In!
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We Were Watching...A Different World - Season 1, Ep. 4-6
This week on our "Show & Tell" segment, we reviewed A Different World. In addition to being iconic, this show inspired generations of black students to go to college. And showed an edgy reality that its originator, The Cosby Show, shied away from. Listen In!
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We Were Watching...Survival of the Thickest - Season 2, Ep. 1-3
For this "Show & Tell" segment, we are reviewing the second season of "Survial of the Thickest." This season has opened up the scope of storytelling to delve into both Marley and Khalil's lives as much as Mavis's; and it is GIVING Greatness. Black men in therapy, black women living their LGBTQ+ lives out loud, and highlighting the experiences of black entrepreneurship today - an all inclusive, and FUNNY-as-hell watch. Listen In!
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We Were Watching...Gunpowder Milkshake
For this month's POCcorn episode, we reviewed Gunpowder Milkshake. Between the slow-mo, the gore, and girl power it was an exciting watch for sure. BUT we had some thoughts. Listen In!
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We Were Reading...Zodiac Academy: The Awakening
While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti - Recap & ReviewWe had a lot to say as we dived into this VAST series. Listen In!
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We Were Watching...The Princess and the Frog
This week on POCcorn, we reviewed The Princess and the Frog. This film became an instant classic as the first black Disney Princess, finally hit the screens. The music was live, the characters were lovable and the Princess was doubled as an entrepreneur who actually detested wishing upon a star. Listen In!
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We Were Talking...Love Is Blind - Season 8
This week is a treat! For the Show & Tell segment, co-hosts Esther and Ta'Lissa got together to do a reality TV breakdown of Love is Blind. The convo was just too good to cut short. Listen In!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Conversations from five Black women that run the gamut of books, films, tv show recaps, pop culture events and everything in between. Come for the witty takes and reviews but leave with an appreciation of what makes Black friendship beautiful.
HOSTED BY
Tamiyah, Esther, Ta'Lissa, Ariana, Shakima
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