Podcasts by Around The Way Curls
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Reprise: Ep 270. Koreans Fry The Best Chicken? from 2023-11-27T05:00
Yall, We did not record the week of Thanksgiving and took a much needed break to be with friends, family and each other. Enjoy this reprise. We'll be back next week:)
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Ep 309. No More Gender Wars ft. Leo from 2023-11-22T05:00
In this week's episode, Shanti and Antoinette are joined by our beloved listener Leo. Leo shares his perspectives on moving past the polarizing expectations that men and women put on one another...
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Ep 308. Diddy&Cassie. Andre&His Flute from 2023-11-20T05:00
In this week's episode, Shanti gets ready for Philly's Christmas Village while Antoinette dives into Britney Spear's new book, The Woman In Me. Together, we discuss the seemingly pointl...
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Ep 307. Keke, Darrius, Jidenna&Jeezy from 2023-11-16T05:00
In this week's podcast Shanti shouts out the curmunnity and feels grateful while Antoinette attempts to not feel intimidated when dating fancy men. For our main topics we discuss the abusive all...
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Ep 306. Joe Biden: Lesser of Two Evils? from 2023-11-13T05:00
In this week's episode, Shanti begins the wild ride of entering the Holiday season as a small business owner while Antoinette gracefully checks someone coming for Shanti out in these streets. To...
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Ep 305. Dating: DO Judge a Book By It’s Cover? from 2023-11-09T05:00
In this week's episode, Shanti feels called by "The Void" but is pulled back by warm showers and daylight while Antoinette finally gives up on The Walking Dead and remembers the talent ...
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Ep 304. What’s Good With You, Yo? from 2023-11-06T05:00
In this week's episode, Shanti sips wine while Antoinette takes an edible. Let the antics ensue! Shanti recaps her experience on Bet On Black while Antoinette's recent date leaves her questionin...
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Ep 303. What is Your Human Design? from 2023-11-02T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti has little to offer in terms of updates while Antoinette shares a very interesting and somewhat alarming encounter with a palm reader. For our main topic we share ...
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Season 2 of Can't Afford Therapy Starts Tomorrow! from 2023-10-31T16:53:04
Season 2 of Antoinette's other pod Can't Afford Therapy drops TOMORROW! Make sure you tune in wherever you get your podcasts and check out their YouTube channel for visuals including Se...
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Ep 302. Blaxploitopia from 2023-10-30T04:00
In this week's episode Shanti finds comfort in old "Insecure" episodes while Antoinette faces some backlash from family members concerning her stance on Palestine. Together, we discuss the GOP's...
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Ep 301. Collective Cooperation&Activation from 2023-10-26T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti shares more of her coming appearance on Revolt TV's Bet on Black pitch competition series, while Antoinette continues her commitment to completing The...
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Ep 300. What is Sacred? from 2023-10-23T04:00
We hit 300 episodes! Thank you for all the continued support from old and new listeners! We so appreciate you! In this week's episode, Shanti finally reveals her big surprise to everyone while A...
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Ep 299. Will&Jada, Drake&Doja…Tricky from 2023-10-19T04:00
*This episode was recorded before the genocide began in Palestine at the hands of the far-right Israeli Gov. This will be discussed next Monday.
In this week's episode, Shanti attempts to...
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Ep 298. Palestine&Israel: Are We Either Predator or Prey? from 2023-10-16T04:00
The war is unfolding rapidly every minute. With that said, this episode was recorded Oct 12th, 2023 before Israel began to drop bombs on innocent Palestinians who are unaffiliated with the terro...
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Ep 297. Did Jay-Z Teach Beyonce How To Be A Woman? from 2023-10-12T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti ponders the possibility of dating multiple people at a time while Antoinette finds herself becoming more and more entangled in the absurdity of the series "The Wal...
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Ep 296. Is Interracial Dating Inherently Wrong? from 2023-10-09T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti is back to learning middle school math with Jolie and still ain't getting it while Antoinette self-diagnoses. Together, we clear the air about our perceived "fight...
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Ep 295. The Relationship Attachment Model from 2023-10-05T03:59:38
This week Shanti takes back all the things she's said about biracial men and teaches us about her new slang while Antoinette, due to her binging The Walking Dead realizes she is not rea...
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Ep 294. Eboni K. Williams&“The Mrs.” Degree from 2023-10-02T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti may have sobered up from her delusional streak while Antoinette receives monetary help from unexpected sources. Together, we discuss the recent Republican Presiden...
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Ep 293. Bootcut, Birkenstock, Big Belly, Bae from 2023-09-28T04:00
In this week's show, the girls start off strong and steadily begin to unravel. To start, Shanti shares her hesitation about going to this year's Culture Con without Antoinette while Antoinette b...
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Ep 292. Say it Ain't So...Teyana&Iman, Jeezy&Jeannie, Remy Ma&Papoose from 2023-09-25T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti works out and feels the burn in both her muscles and her heartstrings while Antoinette steps into full grind mode recording 2 podcasts on top of her 9 - 5 job. Tog...
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Ep 291. Insatiable, I’m in My Kanye Era from 2023-09-21T04:00
This week, Shanti is throwing caution to the wind and embracing her inner Kanye while Antoinette reckons with the fact that her caution is most likely holding her back. We listen & respond t...
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Ep 290. Don’t Have Sex Then from 2023-09-18T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti discovers abstinence hits differently when the energy is channeled productively while Antoinette falls back in love with football and prepares for a new work/life ...
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Ep 289. Insubordinate + Churlish from 2023-09-14T04:00
In this week's episode Shanti finds inspiration from Kanye's masterpiece "The Life of Pablo" while Antoinette experiments with her personal code of ethics and moral alignment. Together, we respo...
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Ep 288. I Love That Range For Him from 2023-09-11T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti runs for the first time in years and now can't walk while Antoinette proves why men are needed in her life during a recent visit to the mechanic. Together, we talk...
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Ep. 287 The 5 Closest People Around You Mirror You from 2023-09-07T04:00
For this week's topic, we dive into the science of association. Are we only as good as the 5 people we spend the most time with? Do we admire and want to be like the folks we spend the most time...
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Ep 286. Why is Miguel Hanging By Hooks? from 2023-09-04T04:00
In this week's episode, Shanti returns and decides that she is ready to move while Antoinette feels all the feelings. Together we talk about Clarence Thomas' withholding of more financial inform...
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Ep 285. I Don't Want To Disappoint Myself Ft. Amanda Henderson from 2023-08-31T04:00
Shanti is still away but Antoinette is joined by our bestie Amanda Henderson. Inspired yet again, by our beloved Mrs. Pam, Antoinette and Amanda discuss their forgotten dreams and abandoned gift...
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Ep 284. Naked&Awake Ft. Hey Fran Hey&Jade of All Jades from 2023-08-28T12:16:12
Shanti is away this week BUT Antoinette is joined by pod royalty Hey Fran Hey & Jade of All Jades. Together, we talk about leaning into our cougar energy, dating crunchy dudes, online dating...
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Ep 283. What is Your Enough? from 2023-08-24T12:11:37
This week, Shanti gets real when it comes to whether or not women especially single mothers can really have "it all while Antoinette grapples with the anxiety of going back to church. Together, ...
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Ep 282. Be the Villain from 2023-08-21T04:00
This week, Shanti is grateful for the outpouring of love and support from episode 281. If you haven't listened, you should because it's top 10 ATWC episodes of all time. Antoinette however, has ...
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Ep 281. Do It Scared I Guess from 2023-08-17T04:00
This week, Shanti reflects on being a mother to a teenage girl while Antoinette feels shame over a recent encounter with a dear friend. They listen and respond to some wide-ranging listener voic...
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Ep 280: Tory Lanez, Jamie Foxx&the Jewish Community + Aliens from 2023-08-14T04:00
We're back and with clean audio! Shanti discusses her irrational distrust of Lakeith Stanfield while Antoinette gushes with pride over the rising stardom of Armani White. For Politics as Usu...
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Ep 279. How Do You Want To Be Remembered? from 2023-08-10T04:00
Due to personal matters, we were not able to use our recording equipment so the audio is not ideal but the content is there.
This week, Shanti apologizes to Antoinette for coming at her fo...
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Ep. 278 Lizzo&Biden Are In Trouble&Trump Got Arrested… Again from 2023-08-07T13:01:33
Due to personal events, we were not able to use our recording equipment so the audio is not ideal but the content is there.
In this week's episode, Shanti and Antoinette share the recent l...
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Ep 277. Mid-Year Checkin from 2023-07-31T06:43:34
This episode was recorded on July 20th. There was a delay in the release due to personal matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
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REPRISE: Time - The Most Valuable Currency ft. Black from 2023-07-27T13:16:44
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to air a new episode this week. Enjoy this reprise.
In this episode, Shanti is away and Antoinette is joined by one of her nearest and deare...
Ep 276. Carlee Russell + Cocaine In the White House from 2023-07-24T04:50:01
In this week's episode, Shanti falls into a spiral with her mother, while Antoinette keeps it low-key. Together, we discuss the mysterious dime bag of cocaine found in the White House, the Florida ...
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Ep 275. They Have Range Ft. Branford Jones from 2023-07-20T04:00:03
This week's episode is all things classic R&B! We are super excited to have Branford Jones, the creator of the viral platform, "They Have The Range" on our show! Branford shares his early begin...
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Ep 274: Jonah, Boosie, Darrius&Blueface from 2023-07-17T04:05:01
In this week's episode, Shanti shares her first concert experience with her daughter while Antoinette confesses her growing obsession with World War II. Together, we discuss the FDA's approval of o...
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Ep 273. Do We Need Black Men? from 2023-07-13T04:05:01
This week, we get provocative & discuss whether or not we “need” men. Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion’s proclamation at Essence Fest- “We don’t need men. We want ya’ll, but we don’t need ya’ll”...
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Ep 272. All You Had to Do Was Be Quiet, Darius from 2023-07-10T04:05:01
In this week's episode, Shanti explores NYC and begins to imagine living a life there while Antoinette continues to float in her Disney Princess Divine Feminine energy, finding joy and pleasure in ...
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Ep 271. Solo Shanti&The Disney Porcelain Princess from 2023-07-06T02:55:47
We are back! To begin we share updates on our lives this past month. Shanti shares her new relationship status, takes an art class and awaits for summer to actually begin. Meanwhile, Antoinette rea...
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REPRISE: What's Freedom To You? Ft. Armani White from 2023-07-03T04:55:01
We are joined by Philly's own, Armani White. Artist, Rapper, Creator, Musician who went from writing bars about Disney movies to being on billboards in Times Square. After interviewing him for Thur...
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REPRISE: Are You Satisfiable? from 2023-06-29T04:45:02
In this episode, Shanti grieves the loss of a friend while Antoinette realizes she lives in a social bubble. Together, we single handily disprove Dr. Umar's theory that White women marry up in inte...
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REPRISE: Not All Black Art Slaps ft. Jade + X.D. from 2023-06-26T04:05:01
Chile, we needed a break from publicly deep-diving into soul work and decided to chop it up with our faves Jade and XD because Black joy is also an act of resistance and self-preservation. We talk ...
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REPRISE: Ep 85. Liberation Without Our LGBTQ+ Family is NOT Liberation from 2023-06-22T04:05:01
In episode 85 we are joined by special guests Nico, Desiree and Ilya. Together we describe our collective imaginings of liberation through the recognition, care and protection of queer and trans li...
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REPRISE: Ep 223. Did an Edible Change My Life? from 2023-06-19T12:31:01
Gentle Reminder, we are taking a two-week break to rest. In the meantime enjoy some favorites from the catalog.
In this episode, Shanti discusses the wonderful world of micro-dosing (shouto...
Ep 270. Koreans Fry The Best Chicken? from 2023-06-15T04:40:01
This is our last episode before we go on a 2-week hiatus and we intend to go out with a bang! Shanti pours herself a drank (or 3) while Antoinette takes an edible before the chaos begins...
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Ep 269. It's Giving Jail... from 2023-06-12T04:35:01
In this week's episode, Shanti returns after completing The Roots Picnic Marketplace in Philly feeling thankful and proud. Antoinette shares her own experience at the festival with stories o...
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Ep 268. You Are the Only Person That Will Never Leave You ft. Ashley Simpo from 2023-06-08T04:10:02
This week, Shanti is still on hiatus, BUT Antoinette holds down the fort by responding to some listener voicemails and giving us some personal updates. She is then joined by writer, editor, mother,...
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Ep 267. People Are Not Willing to Learn ft. Crissle West from 2023-06-05T05:53:45
This week, Shanti is busy prepping for The Roots Picnic so Antoinette enlisted the help of POD GAWD, King Crissle West. Together, they chop it up and discuss: SPORTS (NOT SHORTS), public outrage wi...
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Ep 266. Are You Living A Creative Life? from 2023-06-01T04:20:02
For this week's episode, Antoinette laments that her cat Blue may have disowned her while Shanti wants to know what the listeners' top 5 rapid questions would be to get to know a stranger.
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Ep 265. The Dangers of Derrick Jaxn&Ron Disney DeSantis from 2023-05-29T11:01:36
This week, Shanti preps for The Roots Picnic and feels encouraged while Antoinette is consumed by the demands of home & aging parents. Still, Antoinette gives us a detailed rundown on the polic...
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Ep 264. What Age Are Bikinis Appropriate? from 2023-05-25T04:05:01
In this week's podcast episode, Shanti describes how adulting is providing an unrelenting beatdown on her while Antoinette solves a mystery about why her upstairs neighbor is always making noise. F...
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Ep 263. Janelle Monae Makes Us Project Onto Her from 2023-05-22T04:05:01
We're back baby! Shanti teaches us about Jewish matchmaking while Antoinette seeks refuge from her many stressors in girl's nights with Jade, Mandii, Fran, & Cristle. Shanti fills us in on some...
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REPRISE: Ep 204. Everyone Needs Touch from 2023-05-18T04:24
In this episode, Shanti commits herself to a white woman regimen while Antoinette shares the tragic aftermath of appearing on "The Pineapple Show". Together, we respond to a caller who thinks Shant...
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REPRISE: Ep 181. Blame the Voices in Our Heads from 2023-05-15T04:05:02
In episode 181, Antoinette fills us in on her tragic love life while Shanti shares that she is no longer trusting herself. Together, we dive into current events and share unpopular opinions on the ...
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Ep 262. Transparency is the Enemy of Exploitation ft. Toi Marie Smith from 2023-05-11T04:30:02
In this episode, Antoinette gives us valuable information on how to survive the end of the world in your car while Shanti revels in JoJo being old enough to care more for herself so her momma can r...
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Ep 261. To Drive? Or Own The Bus? That Is The Question. from 2023-05-08T04:05:01
In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for a busy season with The Sable Collective while Antoinette grapples with her offbeat social awkwardness that seems to be in direct conflict with her...
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Ep 260. The Only AI We Acknowledge is Allen Iverson from 2023-05-04T04:40:01
In this week's episode, Shanti realizes she's a workaholic, while Antoinette demands that her job offer her more than just hollow praise. For our main topic, we talk about the world of A.I and its ...
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Ep 259. God, for Real, Help Us. from 2023-05-01T04:05:01
In this week's episode, Shanti is getting a reality check as she deep-dives into her finances while Antoinette finds joy in the NBA playoffs. Together we talk about the state of corporate news with...
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Ep 258. Well, That Was Good, That Was Good from 2023-04-27T04:05:01
This week, Antoinette is somehow still high & recounts reconnecting with her ex as Shanti gives us a tutorial on how to live in luxury. We talk more about gentle & not-so-gentle parenting w...
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Ep 257. Shanti's Back&Ant is High from 2023-04-24T04:20:01
In this week's episode, Upon Shanti's return, Antoinette eats an edible, resulting in an hour & 14 mins of ATWC chaos. Shanti celebrates "Beef" and Bjork while Antoinette manages the good and b...
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Ep 256. When Relationships Change ft. Mandii B from 2023-04-20T04:35:02
In this episode, Antoinette is joined by Mandii B and together they discuss how to manage the inevitable changes that come in relationships. Join us...
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Ep 255. Pandering, Group Think,&the Hypocrisy of it All. Ft Mandii B from 2023-04-17T04:05:01
This week, filling in for Shanti is the pod Gawd, Mandii B. Together, Mandii, and Antoinette make fun of her social life while also holding her accountable for creating the vibe she wants. They dis...
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Ep 254. My Mother Was My First Bully from 2023-04-13T05:15:02
This week Shanti is beaming with pride after going to all of her checkups and dental appointments while Antoinette is reminded of a time she was a hotep putting money on her former king's books. We...
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Ep 253. What Does Marcus Houston&Jay Z Have In Common? from 2023-04-10T05:30:01
In this week's episode, Shanti shares a lovely weekend of friendship while Antoinette shares two terrifying events that happened in one day involving her cat and a tornado. Together, we ponder if V...
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Ep 252. Reimagining Relationships ft. Joél Leon from 2023-04-06T05:11:26
This week Shanti has no updates while Antoinette tells us a love story gone wrong after shooting her shot at Trader Joe's. We are then joined by artist, writer, and dope human being, Joèl Leon for ...
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Ep 251. Jonathan Majors&Jebediah Springfield from 2023-04-03T04:05:01
This week Antoinette is sitting in gratitude while Shanti is learning that everything in life is a negotiation. We talk about the return of HBO's, Succession and FINALLY address Jonathan Maj...
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Ep 250. Relationship Anarchy 101 from 2023-03-30T04:05:01
In this week's episode, Shanti shares her favorite social media couples that she secretly roots for while Antoinette sits with herself and leans into feeling all her feelings. For our main topic, w...
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Ep 249. Is Blac Chyna The New Queen Afua? from 2023-03-27T08:35:01
In this week's episode, Shanti shares a proud mom moment, while Antoinette learns to manage the difficult art of doing too much and feeling like it's nothing ever enough. Together, we get into the ...
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Ep 248. A Conversation About Polyamory ft. Dar from 2023-03-23T13:00:03
This week, Antoinette navigates the "sliminess" of networking while Shanti avoids her feelings by talking about The Last Of Us. Together, we respond to some listener voicemails that lead us ...
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Ep 247. Banks Collapsing, Biden&Oil, Angela&The Oscars from 2023-03-20T04:20:01
In this week's episode, Shanti prays to stay off of Instagram while Antoinette feels called to create the life she wants to live. Together we talk about banks collapsing, approval of the Willow Pro...
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Ep 246. What Happened to Wonder? from 2023-03-16T05:00:02
This week Shanti is literally fighting sadness while Antoinette fights dehydrated skin. Together, we respond to listener messages and deep dive into a conversation about wonder. Inspired by, Cole A...
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Ep 245. Should Chris Get Slapped Again? from 2023-03-13T09:15:02
Antoinette returns for this week's episode! Shanti realizes that dating herself is exhausting and looks to create more simple experiences while Antoinette found herself in a precarious situation in...
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Ep 244. Questionnaire to Oneself ft Naana from 2023-03-09T06:30:02
For this week's episode, we are joined again by the lovely Naana of "Work Bae" Podcast. Together we jump right into our main topic inspired by Audre Lorde's "Questionnaire to Oneself". For 3 days, ...
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Ep 243. Sweet Baby Leodis Ft. Naana from 2023-03-06T06:15:02
In this week's episode, we are joined by Naana of the "Work Bae" podcast while Antoinette takes a week away. Shanti shares her recent unpopular opinions about gender and Lizzo and together we discu...
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Ep 242. Time Isn't Real But We're Old from 2023-03-02T05:30:01
In this episode, Shanti travels back in time while Antoinette shares anxiety over an upcoming photoshoot. After a couple of listener voicemails, we keep it light this week as we discuss all the thi...
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Ep 241. Does Bashir Pump Gas? from 2023-02-27T05:15:01
In this week's episode, we both are in our feelings. Is it because of Pisces season or is it because we need therapy? Shanti shares updates about school while Antoinette shares her experience at Th...
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Ep 240. A Tale of Two Khadijahs from 2023-02-23T05:30:02
In this week's episode, we begin with music. Shanti claims her actual soulmate is her Spotify "Discover Weekly" playlist while Antoinette considers a trip to London to see Cleo Sol this spring. For...
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Ep 239. Rihanna, Idris, Ageism&Aliens from 2023-02-20T08:30:01
In this week's episode, Shanti deepens her understanding of what creating a life she loves means by correcting her daily work practices. Antoinette took another step towards her aliveness by sharin...
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Ep 238. Eroticism Should Be Part of Your Self Care Plan from 2023-02-16T05:30:01
This week we deep dive into the erotic with help from the GAWD Esther Perel. Her recent article, Why Eroticism Should Be Part of your Self-Care Plan, helps us define eroticism & guides u...
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Ep 237. Beyonce, Bell Hooks&State of the Union from 2023-02-13T10:00:02
In this week's episode, Shanti explores her city and finds enjoyment in working at a cafe that plays experimental jazz loudly, while Antoinette grounds herself in the wise words of bell hooks' A...
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Ep 236. I’d Rather be Hurt By The Truth from 2023-02-09T08:15:01
In this week's episode, Shanti buys herself tickets to a play in New York for another solo date as Antoinette also considers dating herself due to the poor selection of men out here who respond wit...
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Ep 235. 4,094 Ancestors Before You from 2023-02-06T06:05:01
This week, Shanti fully embraces her nickname, Shalom Shanti by becoming a yogi & expresses gratitude to a listener for her help in restoring The Sable Collective's IG. Antoinette gushes...
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Ep 234. You’re Projecting On To Me&That’s F'd Up from 2023-02-02T06:00:01
In this week's episode, Shanti is inspired by Toni Morrison and wants to create "a place that feels like it is all hers" as she navigates nurturing her inner world and cultivating new hobbies. Anto...
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Ep 233. No Good News from 2023-01-30T05:05:01
*Note* This episode was recorded before the video release of Tyre Nichol's' brutal murder at the hands of Memphis police.
In this week's episode, Shanti manages the emotional and coll...
Ep 232: Are Rewards Ruining Us? from 2023-01-26T05:50:01
In this week's episode, Shanti stands by her mac and cheese and finds joy in headphones and Homegoods while Antoinette shares her shock at Black women getting facial cosmetic surgery. Together, we ...
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Ep 231: Maybe I’ll Do Adderall Tomorrow from 2023-01-23T05:00:02
In episode 231, Shanti is excited to be back in school but frustrated by the two ghosts haunting her house while Antoinette struggles to tell friends she isn't paying for the 4 rounds of drinks whe...
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Ep 230. Juggling Multiple Men&Feelings from 2023-01-19T07:20:01
In episode 230, Shanti is committed to dating herself while Antoinette examines the epigenetics of her "middle-class mindset". We then get into some passionate voicemails regarding the word. "Sable...
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Ep 229. A White Woman Reads Me To Sleep from 2023-01-16T07:20:01
Happy MLK DAY! We return to the New Year with updates about Shanti going back to school while Antoinette recovers from a disappointing new year & haircut. Together, we share hot new music, TV s...
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Reprise: Ep 78. Waiting to Exhale from 2023-01-12T10:05:01
Episode 78 is a special one! After a long controversy and a lot of shaming, Shanti has finally watched the movie “Waiting to Exhale”. There is no better duo to help Around The Way Curls dissect the...
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Reprise: Ep 193. Inner Chile from 2023-01-09T10:55:01
* Sorry. We experienced technical difficulties and had to use zoom audio*
For this week's episode, we talk about White women smiling and walking versus Black women smiling and walking, the s...
Reprise: Ep 117. Eating A$$ May Kill You from 2023-01-05T07:50:02
This week Shanti reflects on sometimes having low self-esteem while Antoinette is shocked by her revelation. Together, they discuss the Grammys and celebrate Jazmine's wins. For our main topic, we ...
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Reprise: Ep 196. Sex Sucks Because of Capitalism? from 2023-01-02T06:55:01
This episode aired 8/25/22 and it was one of the best we've done.
We are back for another 'More Questions Than Answers" episode! Inspired by the Boston Review article, Nine Ways That Capital...
Ep 173. God, Are You There? from 2022-04-14T09:55:01
In this week's episode, Shanti shares why she loves humans while Antoinette braces for a hard work week filled with late nights and unreasonable deadlines. Together, we share our take on Donald Glo...
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Ep. 172. Eating A** May Kill You from 2022-04-07T07:10:02
This week Shanti reflects on sometimes having low self-esteem while Antoinette is shocked by her revelation. Together, they discuss the Grammys and celebrate Jazmine's wins. For our main topic, we ...
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Ep 171. I Too, Will Smack You from 2022-03-31T07:20:01
In this week's episode, Shanti deals with dehydration while deciding her newly appointed spiritual Guru will be Mike Tyson. Antoinette inadvertently begins her journey of exclusively drinking expen...
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Ep 170. Do You Really Have the Best P*ssy in the World? from 2022-03-24T06:10:02
For episode 170, Shanti & Antoinette reflect on Jazmine's show, feeling like hell after staying out passed a certain hour & having a case of the "uglies". For pop culture, Shanti says goodbye to Ma...
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Ep 169. Navigating Issues in Friendships from 2022-03-17T07:50:02
In this week's episode, Shanti talks failing forward in business while Antoinettes admits to feeling guilty in daily life while there is war waging in the world. We also talk about the ridiculous s...
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Ep 168. You Weren't Fast, You Were Groomed ft. Eryn Amel from 2022-03-10T10:35:02
While Antoinette takes a week of rest, Shanti is joined by Eryn of ErynAmelism. We talk what to do with overzealous friends, the erroneous arrest of Ryan Coogler and going back to the office after ...
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167. Sex, Drugs&Kids ft. Good Moms Bad Choices from 2022-03-03T06:10:02
For episode 167, we are joined by the lovely ladies of Good Moms, Bad Choices. Together, we discuss parenting in the age of Euphoria. What discussions did we have with our parents around sex and dr...
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Ep 166. Not All Black Art Slaps ft. Jade + X.D. from 2022-02-25T14:29:47
Chile, we needed a break from publicly deep-diving into soul work and decided to chop it up with our faves Jade and XD because Black joy is also an act of resistance and self-preservation. We talk ...
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Even The Rich: Janet vs The Halftime Show from 2022-02-21T15:04:06
From Wondery, Even The Rich pulls back the curtain on the lives of the rich and famous, and takes a peek at the wild world of celebrity. Hosted by Brooke Sifrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams, their...
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Ep 165. Single&In Love ft. Sio from 2022-02-17T09:40:02
This week we are joined by the dope human being Sio. We chat about dating apps, Tinder Swindler, Verzuz, Heaux Tales, and Kanye's harassment of Kim. For our main topic, we discuss where we are at t...
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Ep164. Should Biracial Folks Just Hush? Ft. Celestine Rae from 2022-02-10T08:10:04
In episode 164, we are joined by Antoinette's sister, Celestine Rae where we discuss Kierra Sheard's stance on not allowing female friends to stay in her home when her man is present, the never-end...
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Ep 163. Shame! Shame! Shame! from 2022-02-03T10:20:03
Shanti begins smoking CBD joints while Antoinette swoons over her deepening love affair with her chiropractor. Together, we talk RiRi's lucky baby, Janet Jackson's new doc, and Biden's intention of...
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Ep 162. Red Lip Theology ft. Candice Marie Benbow from 2022-01-27T09:20:03
* This is one of our favorite episodes*
This week, we are joined by theologian and essayist, Candace Marie Benbow. whose work lies at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism, and cu...
Ep 161. We're Back&Saying No from 2022-01-20T10:45:02
We're back from our two-week hiatus & in true ATWC fashion, we are asking more questions! We discuss Kanye, Lisa Bonet & Jason Mamoa, and the wild wild west/LA train robberies. For our main topic, ...
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Ep 160. 2020 TOO from 2021-12-30T10:25:01
As we prepare for a Holiday break, we keep this episode short and sweet! 2022 is quickly approaching. Together we reflect upon 2021. What was the most challenging part of the year? What did we enjo...
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Ep 159. Solitude is Central to the Art of Loving from 2021-12-23T08:50:02
In episode 159, Antoinette has a pain in her neck. Shanti laments over Omicron and the girls discuss love from the point of view of the Gawd, Bell Hooks. Join us.
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Ep 158. Sex Club Clarity&Conclusions from 2021-12-16T05:40:28
In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for her birthday while Antoinette reveals she went to a sex club and apparently left spiritually awakened and full of wisdom. Join us.
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Ep 157. Holla, 'We Want Prenup!" from 2021-12-09T07:40:02
In Episode 157, Shanti is excited about buying grills while Antoinette struggles to find work-life balance. Together, they discuss Netflix's "Explained" and the strange world of Hollywood focusing ...
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Ep 156. Length Ain't Everything from 2021-12-02T10:20:01
In this week's episode we talk everything Jazmine Sullivan, Omicron, the Ahmaud Arbery verdict and of course - Rihanna's titties. For our main topic we explore longevity. Just because it's been goi...
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Ep 155. Do Yall N_____ Bust Ya Guns? from 2021-11-24T07:09:55
In episode 155, we catch up, discuss the AMAs, Da Baby, & Adele. For our main topic, we dive into the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, self-defense, and open carry gun laws. Join us.
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Reprise Ep 6. Busting Windows With Jazmine Sullivan from 2021-11-18T08:15:05
Shanti is sick. Ant just moved. We couldn't record. But here's one you probably never heard because you joined us later on down the line.
* This episode was aired Nov 29. 2018*
Reintroducing For Colored Nerds from 2021-11-16T14:00:10
Each week, BFFs Brittany and Eric humorously deep-dive into the uncool topic of their
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Ep 154. The Erotic Blueprint from 2021-11-11T08:35:09
This week Shanti goes from feeling like an egg to winter ground while Antoinette admits to enjoying an unsolicited d*ck pick. Together, they discuss Summer Walker's "Still Over It" album, the trage...
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Ep 153. My Man, My Business. from 2021-11-04T07:50:02
In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for the pressures of the holidays while feeling like a fragile egg, while Antoinette recaps her many misadventures in D.C. over the weekend ranging from bed ...
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Ep 152. Beating Breast Cancer ft. Katina Mackey from 2021-10-28T05:35:14
This week we skip all the fluff and get straight into the meat and potatoes. We are joined by the incredible, Katina Mackey who is a beautiful BEing, mother of three, artist, teacher, and breast ca...
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Ep 151. Beautifully Broken from 2021-10-21T06:30:12
This week Antoinette learns to let people do nice things for her while she celebrated her bday weekend, while Shanti continues to sling Sable goods in these streets. Together, they argue about how ...
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Ep 150. The Best of ATWC from 2021-10-18T04:10:08
Yall we apologize for this episode being late. Shanti was traveling, and Antoinette took time to celebrate her birthday. Join us as we look back on 150 episodes and talk about of favorite moments.<...
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Ep 149. I Gave Up from 2021-10-07T07:25:09
Inspired by Will Smith's recent GQ interview, we talk polyamory and whether or not it would work for us. Shanti tries to break down the plotline of Insecure while Antoinette celebrates the thespian...
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Ep 148. Failing Forward from 2021-09-30T08:00:13
Shanti had audio issues for the first 9 mins, but then we get it together.
This week Ant talks about the Fugees concert, Shanti deactivates IG. Together, we discuss the R. Kelly verdict...
Ep 147. Reimagining Masculinity ft. Jason Rosario from 2021-09-23T10:00:16
This week we are joined by thought-leader, self-actualizer, father, brother, son & overall dope human, Jason Rosario. Together, we discuss Shanti's desire to get weird & retreat to a cave, while An...
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Ep 146. How To Be A Baddie with Naana from 2021-09-17T22:18:22
* Technology hated on us again and we had to use zoom audio* Antoinette is more upset than she probably should be. Pray for her and her type A perfectionist personality.
This week we ar...
Ep 145. Beautiful Liar from 2021-09-09T09:05:14
This week Antoinette talks about her battle with covid & Shanti grapples with the idea of spending money on a new car. Together, we reflect on Micheal K. Williams's greatness and discuss what a gre...
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Ep 144. Just Our Imaginations... from 2021-09-02T09:05:02
*Unfortunately we had issue and had to use our zoom audio*
In this episode we talk Kanye and "Music Royalty" according to Lizzo. For our topic we imagine the closing of this year.
H...
Ep 143. Flirting in Your 30s from 2021-08-26T07:55:17
In this episode, we recap our weekend of joy & debauchery and discuss Shanti being the queen of flirting (until she starts getting on people's nerves that is). Join us.
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Ep 142. Are Weddings for Attention or Intention? from 2021-08-19T09:20:06
In this episode, we talk 2 types of men in this world, the world being on fire literally and weddings. We talk about what kind of wedding each of us would want if we believed in the construct of ow...
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Ep 141. Girl's Trip from 2021-08-12T07:40:11
In episode 141, we just got back from vacation and we are back talking our ish. We talk no condom Nick Cannon, DaBaby wildin, Nas's new album, and the earth being all effed up from humans. Then we...
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Ep 140. Hoe + Tell ft Ashely&Crystal from 2021-07-29T09:45:04
In episode 140, Shanti is on vacation so Antoinette is joined by the women of the Hoe and Tell podcast Ashley and Crystal.
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Ep 139. Inner Chile from 2021-07-22T09:00:16
* Sorry. We experienced technical difficulties and had to use zoom audio*
For this week's episode, we talk about White women smiling and walking versus Black women smiling and walking, t...
Ep 138. The Return of the O.G: Curly Nikki from 2021-07-15T07:35:10
We are super excited and honored to sit down with natural hair icon, viral blogger, best selling author and producer of a #1 spiritual podcast Nikki Walton AKA Curly Nikki.
Together, we recou...
Ep 137. Time's a Wastin' from 2021-07-08T04:04:15
This week we talk colonics, Bill Cosby, Sisqo teaching women how to orgasm, men needing to give their lady a solid 60 minutes of thoughtful time per month, and of course, which Disney Princess was ...
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Ep 136. Learning to Accept What Is from 2021-07-01T09:00:15
This week we are on cloud nine from Jazmine Sullivan's recent wins. Together, we talk the B.E.T awards and question if Nina Simone was tolerating "tragic D*ck". For our main jawn, Shanti is inspire...
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Ep 135. Short&Sweet from 2021-06-24T06:50:09
We are in the middle of shipping orders and Antoinette has to handle some personal matters. So, this one is short and sweet. It's all current events and pop-culture. Still us. Still a good time. Jo...
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Ep 134. Boys Boundaries&Business ft. Mandii from 2021-06-14T05:55:18
Shanti is away at the moment so my boo @fullcourtpumps pulled up! Join us as we talk pop culture: Doja Cat, Megan, and Eve Verzuz Trina. Then we dip our toes into a little politics talking Hunter B...
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Ep 133. Who Are You Performing For? from 2021-06-10T05:37:16
Shanti finally watched season 4 of The Wire. As a result, she is questioning all things related to life. Antoinette was riding around and getting it in NYC & feeling free. Together, they talk polit...
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Ep 132. God is Tricky ft. Jade&Keia of Gettin Grown from 2021-06-03T21:57:48
We are joined by the ladies of Gettin Grown pod. We talk Bill Cosby, Monqiue, bonnets, tricky Lord and saviors, and much more. Join us.
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Ep 131. When "Let Me Cater To You" Goes Wrong from 2021-05-27T08:25:12
In ep 13, we celebrate or merch release! Antoinette is coming to Philly while Shanti is headed to the school of "unschooling". Shanti doesn't really know Drake, respect J Cole, or watch verzuz & A...
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Ep 130.Comparison is the Thief of Joy from 2021-05-20T07:40:16
Shanti has a major meltdown & JoJo calls her dramatic while Antoinette calls her a hater. Antoinette also grapples with the notion she may or may not be a peasant. Chrissy Teigan is wildin. We don...
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Ep 129. Love is Just a Feeling from 2021-05-13T07:10:02
Shanti walked into a glass door. Antoinette prepares for vax #2. They argue over Allen Iverson (again) and interestingly enough, Adam Levine. Shanti apparently hates Adam Levine. Lists of "white bo...
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Ep 128. Big Pimpin'/Should Men Pay for Everything? from 2021-05-06T09:05:03
Jay Z regrets Big Pimpin. We don't. Game of Thrones is getting really real. Does Khloe Kardashian deserve empathy and grace? Should men be paying for everything just because they are men? How commi...
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Ep 127. Are You Satisfiable? from 2021-04-29T09:45:06
In this episode, Shanti grieves the loss of a friend while Antoinette realizes she lives in a social bubble. Together, we single handily disprove Dr. Umar's theory that White women marry up in inte...
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Ep 126. The High Life (420 Edition) from 2021-04-22T09:05:05
In this week's episode, we record on the 420 Holiday! Shanti falls deeper into languish over dinosaurs' existence and Game of Thrones while Antoinette serenades us with a song and increasingly lose...
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Ep 125. AmeriKKKa, Nick Cannon, Usher&the Revoking of Black Cards from 2021-04-15T08:35:19
In this episode we are joined by the dope hosts of The Oprah Rose Show. We discuss, America still Americkkka-ing, Nick Cannon’s seed being strong AF, Usher might needing to be locked up, & the rev...
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Ep 124. Lil Nas X, Easter Sunday + Teaching Kids How To Love You from 2021-04-01T12:51:08
In this episode we react to Lil Nas X's newest viral release "Montero" while Antoinette shares her interpretation of Easter Sunday. Inspired by an Instagram video by @Tanyadf we discuss the need...
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Ep123. Derrick Jaxn, Saweetie,&Body Dysmorphia from 2021-03-25T10:25:17
We cover all things in this episode. What's happening at the border? Are our social justice activities stealing from us? Why is Derrick Jaxn so nutty? Is his wife okay? Why didn't Saweetie's body s...
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Ep 122. A Candid Convo with CEO Maori Holmes from 2021-03-18T09:15:14
For women's history month we wanted to highlight some women in our lives that inspire us. We sit down with Maori Holmes: curator, film maker, writer and CEO of BlackStar Film Festival.
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Ep 121. Your Beef is My Beef from 2021-03-11T08:55:15
In this episode, Shanti and Antoinette talk Meghan and Harry, Cuomo and cancel culture, & loyalty loyalty loyalty. Join Us
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Ep 120. The Black Messiah from 2021-03-04T08:25:12
In this episode, we break down compound vs simple interest. We talk D'Angelo, Method Man giving out filthy sex. And then get into capitalism, socialism, communisim, marxism, Fred Hampton & the Blac...
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Ep 119. One Drop ft. Dr. @YabaBlay from 2021-02-25T05:32:04
We are joined by the great Dr. MamaYaba. Dr. Yaba Blay is a scholar-activist, public speaker, and cultural consultant whose scholarship, work and practice centers on the lived experiences of Black...
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Ep 118. Valentine's Day Happened ft. Jade of All Jades from 2021-02-18T09:15:07
Shanti is sick! Or maybe she was just sick of me.... but Jade, of the great @jadeofalljades , Jade&XD & Gettin Grown filled in and we had a good ol' time.
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Ep. 117 Joyful Solitude or Whateva... from 2021-02-11T10:00:19
In this week's episode, we share our reviews of the highly anticipated Netflix movie Malcolm and Marie, our concern over the Gorilla Glue lady, and our admiration of Trey Songz' anatomy. For our ma...
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Ep 116. Happy Hood Music ft. Armani White from 2021-02-04T15:28:14
Join us as we kick the first week of Black History month off with recording artist and Philly Native Armani White. Together we talk the stock market, Hot Girl ish, growing up in Philly, music + ma...
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Bonus- Black History Trivia- What's Freedom To You? ft Armani White from 2021-02-02T07:00:09
*Bonus Episode* We are joined by Philly's own, Armani White. Artist, Rapper, Creator, Musician who went from writing bars about Disney movies to being on billboards in Times Square. After interview...
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Ep 115. I Feel Most In Love With Myself When.... from 2021-01-28T07:00:10
This week Shanti reminisces on jumping rope and addresses her poverty mindset, while Antoinette shares her dismay with everyone looking the same and her new discovery that healthy skin is life. We ...
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Ep 114. Lovecraft Country SPOILER ALERT!! from 2021-01-21T06:35:08
In this week's episode, to Shanti's annoyance, Antoinette discovers Jonathan Majors. We spend a healthy amount of time discussing sex with him and how he is the prototype. We also announce Antoinet...
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EP 113. Heaux Tales from 2021-01-14T06:45:04
In Episode 113 Antoinette considers bussin' it, while Shanti experiences her second childhood. Together, we dive into art of spitting on it and Jazmine Sullivan's newest release "Heaux Tales".
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Ep 112. F*ck Them Goals from 2021-01-07T07:55:11
On our first episode of 2021 Antoinette's SD card fails her, so we have to resort to using audio from Zoom. (It's so upsetting). We get back into the swing of things by discussing Antoinette's mone...
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Ep 111. Happy New Year from 2020-12-31T06:50:13
Shanti and I discuss what we are bringing into the new year and also what we are leaving behind.
Happy new year yall. We hope you are safe, socially distant, and healthy. Ashe, Namaste,...
Ep 110. An Around The Way Christmas from 2020-12-24T11:00:10
In episode 110 after a week of being apart, we catch up. Shanti discusses biracial privilege and its relationship to eco styler gel. Antoinette realizes X MEN (the movies) is subpar when it comes t...
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Ep 109. Dealing with Addiction ft. Ben Jadaka from 2020-12-17T10:05:05
In episode 109. Shanti wasn't able to join us this week but guest favorite, Ben Jadaka filled in for her. Together, we discuss Antoinette reconnecting with her former lover and why Shanti is great....
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Ep 108. Are You Betraying Yourself? from 2020-12-10T10:35:11
In this episode, Antoinette & Shanti discuss oral hygiene, All About the Benjamins being one of the greatest songs of all time, a potential Lil Kim vs Foxy Brown verzuz, and weight in on propaganda...
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Ep 107. Age Aint Nuthin But A Number from 2020-12-03T10:50:08
In this week's episode, Shanti makes trash macaroni and cheese (again) while Antoinette reflects on being quarantine ugly, and together we stan over Jazmine Sullivan's Soul Train performance. For o...
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Ep 106. Gratitude During Difficult Times from 2020-11-26T06:10:04
This week we talk about finding gratitude even when things are rough. Join us.
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Ep. 105 Random Around The Way "Q + A" from 2020-11-19T10:05:10
In this week's episode Shanti commits to surfing, a new slow T.V series and staying in the house while Antoinette is manifesting, feeling her hair cut and more deeply in love with an E.R. Together,...
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104. A Year Without Sex ft. Ben Jadaka from 2020-11-12T10:35:01
In episode 104 Antoinette goes dark for the winter, while Shanti falls into a rabbit hole of Ancient Egypt. We are joined by special guest and loyal listener, Ben Jadaka. He shares his commitment t...
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Ep 103. Power to the MF People from 2020-11-08T04:31:44
We are talking about the election yall. How could we not? POWER TO THE MF PEOPLE.
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Ep 102. Why You Want To See A Good Man with A Broken Heart? from 2020-10-29T09:15:11
In this week's episode, Antoinette shares the difficulty of setting boundaries, and future haircuts + shares a new list of rapid-fire questions. While Shanti levels up with homeschooling and demand...
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Ep 101. What Happened to Men Begging? ft. Clint Coley from 2020-10-22T11:00:21
And we're back with our 101st episode. We are joined by the one and only Clint Coley who is no stranger to the podcast. Together, we discuss Ayesha Curry being the symbol of light-skin privilege, 5...
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Ep 100. Keeping It 100 ft. Renita + Ravon from 2020-10-15T09:55:17
It's our 100th episode! Together, we share our journey of creating the ATWC's podcast. Why we started, what it takes to keep it going, & what hopes we have for the future? We wouldn't be here were...
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Ep 99. The Reformed F*ck Boy ft. Dennis Allen from 2020-10-08T11:00:07
For updates this week, Antoinette shares her most recent injury + the revelations that came with it, while Shanti makes plans to head to the country after her trip to Ithaca NY.
Together, we ...
Ep 98. Sexual Exploration ft Aja of ChokesnGags from 2020-10-01T11:35:10
In Episode 98, we sit down with special guest Aja of Chokes and Gags. Antoinette shares her preparation for her new job, Shanti talks waves of sadness, while Aja embarks on a new baking business. T...
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Ep 97. The Social Dilemma from 2020-09-24T09:10:13
In this week's episode Shanti shares important news about her business while Antoinette considers a new job offer. Together we discuss, The Emmys, who Beyonce would battle in a Verzuz and the legen...
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Ep 96. Dating: Securing the Bag vs Gold Digging ft. Rene&Joy from 2020-09-17T11:30:17
In episode 96, since last week was all politics, we decided to lighten it up a bit. This week we are joined by the fabulous, entrepreneurial, & gorgeous Rene @ownbyfemme and Joy @jyotisha_ for some...
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Ep 95. The Ballot or The Bullet? ft. Salaah Muhammed from 2020-09-10T11:00:12
In Ep. 95. it's all politics as usual! This week we sit down with activist and content creator Salaah Muhammad of Salaah's Corner. As we all prepare for the 2020 election in November, we take some...
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Bonus Ep. Fellas, Do Better at Foreplay (Advice from a F*ck Boy Collab) from 2020-09-04T17:55:48
In this episode, Clint and Lou bring on the Around The Way Curls Shanti and Antoinette and they are discussing warming up the oven before you go to work fellas. Why is foreplay only just to get the...
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Ep. 94 Unashamed with Eryn Amel from 2020-09-03T09:00:13
In Episode 94, we sit down with writer and entrepreneur Eryn Amel of Erynamelism. Together, we discuss Jazmine Sullivan's new single, Lost One, the passing of the great Chadwick Boseman, and of cou...
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Ep 93. Ain't Nobody Praying for Me from 2020-08-27T09:20:13
In this episode, Shanti feels less terrified of homeschooling while Antoinette revisits the "Blueprint" album and feels it on a deeper level. Together, we sing American songbook classics and list h...
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Ep 92. Security vs Growth from 2020-08-20T11:35:15
In episode 92, Shanti correlates mask-wearing to condom usage while Antoinette learns love isn't transactional. We discuss Justin Timberlake offering up his fortune in order to convince his wife, ...
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Ep 91. WAP WAP WAP from 2020-08-13T10:35:16
* Forgive us. The audio quality is not the greatest because we had to use a zoom meeting to record. We have fixed our equipment and will have it together next week. *
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Bonus Ep. Don't Have Sex If You Not Staying the Night ft. Clint and Lou from 2020-08-11T14:24:38
We were fortunate to collaborate with the hella dope Clint and Lou of the hella dope podcast, Advice from a F*ck Boy. We are talking thot bags, phantom penises, and why negros aren't kissing anymor...
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Ep 90. Black A$$ Beyonce is King from 2020-08-06T11:25:14
In Episode 90, we offer a light hearted episode filled with: prayers by the water, delicious salad dressing recipes, claiming our whoop ass teams, questioning if we will ever care about Brandy and ...
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Ep 89. Critiquing Cancel Culture from 2020-07-30T09:15:16
In Episode 89 Shanti laments over the uncertainty of school openings while Antoinette may be creating a new hobby called "protest + chill". Together, we talk about raggedy Meek Mill, protecting Meg...
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Ep 88. There Will Be Blood ft. Rosco Spears from 2020-07-23T12:00:20
In episode 88 Shanti vaguely describes how she is going through them changes like a young Octavia Butler in her prime, while Antoinette intentionally enjoys a carefree day after dodging F-boys and ...
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Ep 87. Entanglement from 2020-07-16T11:00:03
We return after a series of unfortunate events but still we rise! Antoinette navigates her new reality as she manages being laid off, white girls sliding into her dms calling her fat and having her...
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Ep 86. We're Back from 2020-07-02T10:10:36
In episode e return after a one week hiatus to talk about everything under the sun including Antoinette feeling fragmented and slightly canceled in some innanet circles while Shanti gives us classi...
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Ep 85. Liberation Without Our LGBTQ+ Family is NOT Liberation from 2020-06-18T09:30:13
In episode 85 we are joined by special guests Nico, Desiree and Ilya. Together we describe our collective imaginings of liberation through the recognition, care and protection of queer and trans li...
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Ep 84. The Work within "The Work" from 2020-06-11T09:00:10
In episode 84, we explore the ways in which we personally internalize patriarchy, homophobia and the projection of whiteness. Inspired by a close friend's recent critique of the platform as well as...
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Ep 83. Being a Black Man in America ft Nas, Rich&Salaah from 2020-06-04T12:15:14
In episode 83, we decided to halt our regularly scheduled program out of respect for the life of George Floyd. Currently, global protests demanding justice for George and countless others are under...
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Bonus Ep. Pass the Aux Part 2: Old School Soul Battle Ft. Chi from 2020-06-01T11:40:17
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Ep 82. Disassociation Is A Thing from 2020-05-28T09:00:21
In episode 81 Shanti takes on Politics as Usual and admits she may need herbs to control her crazy. Antoinette’s shares new love for the trampoline and why music is her ultimate healer. Together we...
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Bonus Ep. Pass the Aux Part 1: Old School Soul Battle Ft. Chi from 2020-05-25T07:31:25
This is strictly for the crate digging, playlist making, music heads. Antoinette and homie, Chi of PVO Global bring you Part One of an epic "Pass the Aux Chord" battle that spans everywhere from th...
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Ep 81. Rethinking Infidelity from 2020-05-21T12:30:11
In Ep. 81 Shanti shares a new pet peeve and Antoinette breaks her vegan fast. Together, we react to Tracey Ellis’s new song (chile…) and dive into a new chapter of Pleasure Activism. For our main t...
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Ep 80. Mama Said Knock You Out from 2020-05-14T09:00:19
In Episode 80 we recount our Mother's Day weekends and share our thoughts on the Jill Scott and Erykah Badu Verzuz battle. We also discuss the many highlights of Girltrek's interview with our elite...
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Bonus Ep. Exclusive Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu from 2020-05-09T16:13:19
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Ep 79. White People Won’t Save You (Neither Will Squirting) ft. Nakia from 2020-05-07T11:35:19
In Episode 79. we return with many realizations: Shanti is a instagram shoe hoe, Antoinette realizes we are all entitled S.O.Bs, Karen will remain as the go-to identifier for white women and neithe...
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Ep 78. Waiting To Exhale ft. Jade&XD from 2020-05-01T11:00:20
Episode 78 is a special one! After a long controversy and a lot of shaming, Shanti has finally watched the movie “Waiting to Exhale”. There is no better duo to help Around The Way Curls dissect the...
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Ep 77. Brown Sugar vs Voodoo from 2020-04-23T07:55:17
In episode 77 Antoinette shares how she danced away the sadness this week while Shanti shares her disdain for Marvel’s “End Game”. Together, we recap the comedic IG battles featuring our beloved u...
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Ep 76. Questions To Ask To Fall In Love from 2020-04-16T09:00:06
In episode 76 we aim to fall deeper in love by asking each other the “36 Questions That Lead to Love” when things don’t go as planned. Shanti also dives into Politics as Usual to give her opinion o...
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Ep 75. Shooting The Shit from 2020-04-09T13:00:19
In this episode we mark a full month in quarantine! Have we gone crazy yet?! Together, we shoot the sh*t. We catch up on our routines, movies we are watching, new music and current reads. We also i...
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Ep 74. Tiger the KANG from 2020-04-02T09:00:04
As we go into our 3rd week of quarantine with nothing but uncertainty ahead, we share our most recent revelations. Shanti considers turning to psychedelic drugs and defends her opposition to light ...
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Ep 73. Capitalism-This Sh*t Aint Sustainable from 2020-03-26T10:00:20
It’s day 11 of social distancing/ the quarantine and we begin to investigate the harder questions of life: Is Shanti really in love with Regina and Zoe Kravitz? Is she really a lesbian? How exactly...
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Ep 72. Corona Virus Sh*t is Getting Real from 2020-03-19T09:00:17
This week's episode, we hunker down, discuss Covid-19 and share our quarantine updates. Shanti thinks this is it, while Antoinette trusts that humanity will prevail. We begin our book club with cha...
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Ep 71. Positive Vibes Only ft. Chi&Nas from 2020-03-12T06:00:08
In episode 71 we are joined by half of the men that make up PVO Global (Positive Vibes Only Global). After Antoinette had the time of her life at their NYE Party in Ghana, she was hype they were d...
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Ep 70. Exploring the Erotic from 2020-03-05T10:20:10
In episode 70 we begin with Shanti tapping into her inner Larry David while Antoinette may have found some answers to her recent health mysteries. In honor of March as "Women's History Month", we d...
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Ep 69. Pleasure Principals from 2020-02-27T11:40:04
In this week’s episode Antoinette shares a recent health scare (hold her in prayer) while Shanti focuses on far more shallow matters such as new hair products (hold her in prayer).
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Ep 68. Being Alone vs Being Lonely from 2020-02-20T06:00:12
In this week's episode Shanti asks us to imagine a world where men (and their penises) ovulate, while Antoinette shares her dismay around the design of the new OneUnited debit Card that features Ha...
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Ep 67. F*ck That Valentine from 2020-02-13T06:20:15
In this week’s episode we announce our first live show at The Roots Picnic May 30! Shanti talks about her fetish with lace front weaves while Antoinette keeps her peace with YouTube meditations. Fo...
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Ep 66. Dear Kobe... from 2020-02-06T07:45:17
In episode 66 we share our NYC artsy jawn activities and share our opinions on Jlo & Shakira’s Super Bowl halftime show. For our main topic, we remember the life & legacy of Kobe Bryant and reflect...
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Ep 65. What Are Your Intentions? from 2020-01-30T07:00:07
In episode 65 Shanti & Antoinette are reunited at last. Join us as we discuss long term goals verses daily intention settings, what ours are and how we plan on putting them to practice 2020.
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Ep 64. Latinx Identity from 2020-01-23T07:30:10
In this episode Shanti sits with Dashira Harris who is a Peabody-award winning multi-media journalist and entrepreneur based in Panama. Join us as we discuss AfroDiasporic Identity, colonization an...
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Ep 63. Surviving "Survivor's Guilt" ft. Julia Mallory from 2020-01-16T12:35:10
This week Shanti is joined by poet and author Julia Mallory. Together, we talk about her journey with grief after losing her father unexpectedly at the age of 13 followed by the murder of her 17 y...
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Ep 62. Ghana Year of the Return Recap from 2020-01-09T05:42:44
We're back! In episode 62 Shanti and Antoinette catch up on each other's lives since their two-week hiatus. Shanti talks about ringing in the new year content and crying in the tub while Antoinette...
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Happy Holidays from 2019-12-26T05:00:16
Happy holidays y'all. We are taking a break but will be back with brand new content January 9th. Tune in then : )
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Ep 61. Black Capitalism from 2019-12-19T12:35:07
In this week’s episode Shanti shares her birthday celebrations while Antoinette battles the flu and prepares for her trip to Ghana. Tis the season for gift giving and shopping so for our topic this...
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Ep 60. Arguing Over Queen&Slim from 2019-12-12T05:05:18
In episode 60, Antoinette returns from Bronchitis with a new perspective on life while Shanti celebrates her upcoming Jesus year. For our main topic we discuss the newly released, highly anticipate...
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Ep 59. When They Go Ghost Ft. Tsehaitu from 2019-12-05T03:36:18
In Episode 59, Shanti is joined by Tsehaitu while Antoinette recovers from bronchitis. Shanti shares how she ruined the mac and cheese for Thanksgiving and together they bring life to the act of Gh...
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Ep 58. Thanksgiving Break from 2019-11-28T05:10:03
Happy Thanksgiving to all the curls from around the way. We'll be back with a full episode next week.
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Ep 57. How Did You Learn To Love from 2019-11-21T07:00:23
In episode 57, Antoinette prepares herself for a white Thanksgiving while Shanti's only update is a new winter jacket. Together we share our love for Ryan Gosling and dive head first into Shanti's ...
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Ep 56. The Ex Files from 2019-11-14T05:19:57
In Episode 56 your girls are together sharing updates on our holiday plans, our opinions on T.I's most recent parental fail, & discussing our shear confusion over Issa Rae's newest project.
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Ep 55. An Ode to Love Jones from 2019-11-07T03:25:07
In Episode 55 we talk Holiday woes, Popeye's chicken sandwiches that taste like Shwarma and being emotionally imbalanced.
We dedicated the topic of the week to our all time favorite love stor...
Ep 54. Don't Be Scurred Ft. Jade Of All Jades from 2019-10-31T04:42:15
In episode 54 Antoinette is joined by the great Jade of All Jades. They discuss being conflicted about Tyler Perry, ignoring Kanye West despite knowing that Jesus is King & in honor of Halloween, a...
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Ep 53. We Gettin Married Or Nah? from 2019-10-24T04:00:32
In Episode 53, we cover the union we didn't know we needed of Drake's dad and reality star Queen Tiffany Pollard. We also discuss Gina Rodriguez's recent usage of the N-word in pop culture and ask ...
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Ep 52. One Year Down from 2019-10-17T04:00:32
Mama, we made it! It’s our 52nd episode! Our baby podcast is officially a year old! In the mood of celebration we recap Antoinette’s birthday weekend and Shanti’s surprise party and are quickly sob...
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Ep 51. Guess Who's Back? from 2019-10-10T01:37:57
Guess who's back?! Shanti returns from her hiatus and jumps back in the ring with Antoinette. In this week's episode we discuss how to have difficult conversations around social issues and politics...
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Ep 50. Body Image Ft. Naana And Obie from 2019-10-03T03:36:37
In episode 50 Antoinette is once again joined by the good folks at @workbaepod to discuss all things body image. It's really just that simple. Join us as we peel back the layers and discuss.
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Ep 49. Forgiving Even When They Aren't Sorry ft Naana&Obie from 2019-09-26T02:13:46
In episode 49 Antoinette is again joined by Nanaa and Obie from WorkBaePod where they discuss forgiveness. Antoinette talks about how her view on forgiveness has shifted after coming home from Bali...
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Ep 48. In Defense Of Dave Chappelle ft Naana&Obie from 2019-09-19T03:25:48
In episode 48 we are joined by special guest hosts, Naana & Obie from the "WorkBae" podcast. After some pleasantries, we dive in to dissecting cancel culture discussing Kanye and his upcoming gospe...
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Ep 47. Shanti&Sable Step Out On Faith from 2019-09-12T04:15:05
In episode 47 Shanti talks all things Sable. She discusses her new role as sole owner of The Sable Collective and how she is channeling some of her gangster energy from her past a result She also s...
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Ep 46. Bali Recap! from 2019-09-05T14:15:13
In episode 46 Antoinette recaps her recent trip to Bali. She fills us in on how to prepare for a 33 hour long flight, all the must see spots, must do tours, and the question of airbnb or hotel. She...
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Ep 45. You've Got The Green Light from 2019-08-29T04:41:09
We all know what our reg flags are, right? We're ALWAYS talking about what we don't want and how saying "No" is a thing. But we almost never talk about what we DO want. So, in episode 45, we decide...
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Ep 44. Etiquette Of Dating from 2019-08-22T01:56:25
In Episode 44, Antoinette shares her recent intimate time with Dave Chapelle and Shanti confesses her obsession with Stranger Things.
As we jump into this week's episode we talk about t...
Ep 43. Red Light Special from 2019-08-15T04:21:01
In Episode 43 Shanti shares her excitement for the debut of Melina Matsouskas first film"Queen and Slim" and Antoinette implores us to put the q-tips down due to a hearing scare.
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Ep 42. Petty Peeves from 2019-08-08T03:39:55
In Episode 42 we start with Antoinette talking about starving herself in healthy increments and Shanti updates us all on The Sable Collective opening. Our main topic is focused on our petty peeves ...
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Ep 41. Show Love Sis from 2019-08-01T02:28:46
In Episode 41, we start off with Shanti's plead for help from our listeners, Antoinette leaving the country and Philly's finest film festival. The topic of the week is what "women supporting women"...
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Ep 40. The Music Of Our Lives from 2019-07-25T08:38:06
Join us as we talk all things music! We take a journey down memory lane and share the music of our lives from our early childhoods, to the first albums we ever bought, the first songs we learned th...
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Ep 39. PorNo? from 2019-07-18T02:42:36
In Episode 39 we get it poppin' with porn! We reflect on our relationship to pornography and consider the good and bad of America's favorite entertainment industry. We also discuss how mercury in r...
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Ep 38. My Ariel Is Black from 2019-07-11T02:29:32
In Episode 38, we begin with Shanti discussing her spiritual link to Beyonce, Antoinette asks for prayers for her passport and for the first time both Shanti and Antoinette's mothers make their deb...
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Ep 37. Beauty Is Her Name from 2019-07-03T21:57:32
In episode 37, we take it back to our roots...literally. As requested by our listeners, we rehash the good ol' days of bloggin' and beauty which ATWC's was originally founded upon. Join us as we sh...
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Ep 36. Oh! You're Dating Her Too? from 2019-06-27T03:15:54
In episode 36 we talk dating and whether or not we're doing it wrong. Single Antoinette discusses her current dating situation while Shanti reflects on her own dating patterns. Together we explore ...
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Ep. 35 Daddies&Zaddies from 2019-06-20T05:21:45
In episode 35 we celebrate Father’s Day! We explore the role our father’s played in our lives, discuss the difference between Daddies and Zaddies, and choose who we’d rather have as a father. James...
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Ep 34. Family Feud Ft. Celestine Henry - Allen from 2019-06-13T03:24:07
In Ep 34, Antoinette is joined by her older sister @celestinerae where they discuss the complexities of their complicated relationship and offer advice on how to build strong sibling bonds. Individ...
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Ep. 33 Hey Girl Hey from 2019-06-06T03:42:42
In episode 33 after weeks of special guests, we re-connect just one on one.
In "hey girl hey" fashion, we share updates on our work, bumping into ex's, future travel plans and recent spiritu...
Ep. 32 Do It With Fear - Entrepreneurship ft. Chris Talley from 2019-05-30T02:48:15
In episode 32, we sit down with our childhood friend Chris Talley.
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Ep. 31 You Don't Own Me ft. Hey Fran Hey from 2019-05-23T05:35:54
In episode 31 we are joined by our homegirl, the amazing Francheska Medina aka Hey Fran Fran. We talk about the new wave of "heartbeat bills" and the looming republican challenge of Roe vs. Wade wh...
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Ep. 30 Non - Monogamy 101 Ft. Christina Jackson from 2019-05-16T02:22:50
In Episode 30, we talk with educator, mother and activist Christina Jackson. Christina blows our minds and schools us on non-monogamy, the practice of valuing different kinds of relationships outsi...
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Ep. 29 "The New Normal" Redefining Motherhood and Partnership ft. Beth Lewis from 2019-05-09T02:43:35
In Episode 29, we interview our high school friend, doula, artist and long time inspiration - Beth Lewis. Beth shares with us her journey as a young 19 year old mother and the hard yet necessary gr...
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Ep. 28 Can't See Em Comin Down My Eyes Ft. Hakim Pitts from 2019-05-02T17:43:49
In episode 28 we talk with Hakim Pitts. Hakim is a life coach, cultural worker and spiritualist. He helps folks to dream ways to freedom, liberation and living their best lives. Hakim shares with u...
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Ep. 27 Homecoming from 2019-04-25T04:09:04
In this episode we talk Easter shenanigans and our confusion with the movie US by Jordan Peele. Antoinette talks about the recent CNN town hall with our democratic presidential candidates but most ...
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Ep 26. 420 with The Black Dragon Breakfast Club from 2019-04-18T05:06:04
In episode 26, we are joined by cannabis enthusiasts and activists Tsehaitu Abye and Chantelle Bateman who are the forming members of The Black Dragon Breakfast Club in Philadelphia. We talk about ...
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Ep 25. A Dedication to the Life Of Nipsey Hussle Ft. Tristan Verette from 2019-04-11T05:45:30
In Episode 25, we honor the life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle. Who better to discuss the contributions that Nipsey has made to this world then from the mouth's of his loyal fans? We pass the mic to ...
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Ep. 24 Hustle And Flow from 2019-04-04T05:19:03
In this episode we mourn the senseless and untimely death of Nipsey Hussle, send love to the refugees suffering at our country’s border, marvel at the influence of the #Metoo movement’s upcoming HB...
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Ep 23. Murderous Cops, The Mueller Report&Sliding into DM's from 2019-03-28T05:06:40
This week join us as we discuss the latest acquittal of a murderous police officer in Pittsburgh and the death of young Antwon Rose. We then discuss the anti-climactic Mueller report that has Antoi...
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Ep 22. White Folks, Solange, Leaving Neverland&Tax Returns from 2019-03-21T05:41:53
In this episode we talk about white folks just now realizing water is wet, our reactions to Solange's When I Get Home, white terrorists, Michael Jackson and Leaving Neverland and how not to act a r...
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Ep 21. Popping Our Therapy Cherries from 2019-03-14T04:29:05
Episode 21, we talk all about getting our therapy cherries popped. Shanti recently started therapy and shares her reason for starting as well as what she has learned about herself while Antoinette ...
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Ep 20. For Women Who Love Too Much from 2019-03-07T06:00:28
In Episode 20, we ask ourselves and our listeners: Are you a woman who loves too much? Recently inspired by a group discussion amongst friends as well as reflecting on her own past choices, Antoine...
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Ep 19. The Imposter Syndrome x God Complex from 2019-02-28T06:00:36
In Episode 19 we talk about how we all need to abandon our Imposter Syndromes and embrace The God Complex. In a rare act of vulnerability, Shanti shares how she secretly feels since everything is "...
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Ep 18. Phuckery and Fake News from 2019-02-21T04:52:10
In Episode 18 we focus on the fuckery of our nation. There is so much stupid stuff happening in the U.S right now we can't help but bring attention to it all and beg the question why?! Antoinette ...
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Ep 17. Let's Talk About Sex from 2019-02-14T05:01:35
It's Valentine's Day and we are talking about the birds and bees honey! Not only are we answering questions from our Around the Way Curls listeners but we are giving you the inside scoop into our i...
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Ep 16. The Genius Of Martin Lawrence from 2019-02-07T06:00:35
In Episode 16, we are bringing in the first week of Black History month with an episode dedicated to the legacy of our hero, Martin and we ain't talkin about Martin Luther the King! We are instead ...
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Ep. 15 Keep That Same Energy. Or Not... from 2019-01-31T05:00:35
In episode 15 Shanti sits with Reiki and energy worker Desiree of Nana Catherine’s Apothecary. We dive into alternative practices of healing. We answer questions like what the fuck is Reiki? What t...
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Ep. 14 Molly, You In Danger Girl from 2019-01-24T05:00:33
In Episode 14 we talk about confronting the ones you love even when it "ain't none of your business". We identify our 4 love languages of accountability: “The Judge”, “The Mute” “Iyanla” and “ The ...
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Ep 13. For All the Baby's Mamas, Mamas Mamas, Mamas, Baby Mamas, Mamas from 2019-01-17T05:04:45
In this episode we talk about motherhood. Antoinette explores the idea of becoming a mother and discusses what her ideal family looks like, and simultaneously comes to terms with the possibility th...
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Ep. 12 Exploring South Africa Ft. Kara Bhatti from 2019-01-10T07:09:36
In episode 12 Antoinette is joined with her roommate, Kara Bhatti as they discuss their recent trip to South Africa. In it they discuss the many lessons they learned, the shenanigans they got in to...
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Ep. 11 Ringing in the New Year Right Ft. Rene Daniella from 2019-01-02T19:25:01
Listen in to episode 11 of the ATWC podcast. Antoinette is joined by multi media influencer Rene’ Daniella of Ownbyfemme. In a candidly intimate conversation, Rene shares her core values and practi...
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Ep. 10 F.U.B.U from 2018-12-27T05:00:15
In episode 10 we expand on the popular term, “Safe spaces”. After attending Afropunk in Brooklyn, we discuss the drama that occurred there, but most importantly we discuss the festival’s cultural a...
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Ep. 9 Offset Is A $*%#&R. Kelly Isn't The King Of Anything ft. Jade of All Jades from 2018-12-20T05:58:20
In Episode 9, we are joined by Jade of All Jades. Together, we discuss Offset's “apology” to Cardi, argue about the current King of R&B, and cancel the hell out of R. Kelly. As a result, we open up...
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Ep. 8 Being Biracial from 2018-12-13T05:27:30
In episode 8 we share our experiences as biracial women. We explore our early conditionings about race, check our privilege, question our claim to “blackness”, and attempt to accept the very origin...
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Ep. 7 Part 2 of Busting Windows with Jazmine Sullivan from 2018-12-06T05:37:21
In this episode we talk Jazmine's sudden and hella dramatic exit from the music industry, her and Antoinette's friendship falling out, and advice we would give to our younger selves.
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Ep. 6 Busting Windows With Jazmine Sullivan from 2018-11-29T05:10:04
In Episode 6, we are joined by grammy nominated recording artist and fellow Philadelphian, Jazmine Sullivan. Join in as the girls reminiscence over their 15 year friendship and talk inspiration, mu...
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Ep. 5 White Thanksgiving. Black Thanksgiving. from 2018-11-22T05:24:17
In the 5th Episode of Around The Way Curls, Antoinette & Shanti discuss their Thanksgiving experiences, the differences between “White Thanksgiving” & “Black Thanksgiving” and whether or not we sho...
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Ep. 4 Beyonce: Friend or Foe? from 2018-11-15T05:01:08
Join Antoinette & Shanti in episode 4 as they argue about Beyonce. Is she simply a money making machine? Is she an authentic artist? A feminist? A human rights advocate? Can she be all of those thi...
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Ep. 3 Oh Hell Nah - The Non Negotiables Of Relationships from 2018-11-08T03:21:52
In the 3rd Episode of Around The Way Curls, Antoinette & Shanti share their lists of non-negotiables as they pertain to partnerships (both petty & in depth) as well as speak a new boo into existenc...
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Ep. 2 Vote or Die or The System's a Lie from 2018-11-01T04:10:01
Join the ladies of Around The Way Curls as they explore their different opinions on voting, the history behind the black vote, and whether they will vote this midterm election. Who do you agree wit...
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Ep. 1 Sisterhood from 2018-10-25T04:19:30
Welcome to the wonderful world of Around The Way Curls! In our first episode, meet Shanti and Antoinette. Learn about the beginnings of their friendship, the importance of sister friends, and how y...
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Ep 1. Sisterhood from 2018-10-25T04:19:30
Welcome to the wonderful world of Around The Way Curls! In our first episode, meet Shanti and Antoinette. Learn about the beginnings of their friendship, the importance of sister friends, and how y...
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