3 Sirens Podcast

EP 49, ya'll??? The Sirens have a special guest host! @Drea_dnur (IG) blesses the mic! This episode we ask the questions "Where are the Black Men?" and "Are we Pick Me women?" We also explore, "Race as a theory overload and consider finding our Joy". We also talk about kissing cousins... Chile, it's MESSY! Well...pseudo-messy... we're classy. THIS IS A LONG ONE. Enjoy!

EP48 is definitely QUARANTINED CONTENT. Cathy is BAAACK and the Sirens tried some new software... This episode Cathy tells her COVID adventure, Felicia talks about extending grace to COV-IDIOTS, and Maisha expresses her anxieties bubbling up due to lack of personal contact. Please bear with us as we find a software where the audio doesn't sound like we have mouths full of nowandlaters talking through a hospital blanket... smh. Wash your hands and practice physical distancing! WE LOVE Y'ALL!!!

EPISODE 47 is here! The Sirens discuss Black Male Fragility (Bet you didn't know that was thing, huh?) and experiencing the loss of faith. Plus, one of our listeners gets what we asked for and now don't know how to act! Their new software CRASHED a GAZILLION times and frankly they're just happy this episode came out, um kay?? This was a labor of love so kiss the baby! NOTE: This was recorded before the tragic death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant and seven other passengers... RIP.

Just when you thought we were gone for gooood! EP 46 comes in hard with us talking all about dating! How do you tell your kids you want your "friend" to spennanite? How do we do this at 40 and beyond? Plus we discuss Dump tryna kick off WWIII, and we help a listener deal with some baby stuff. We're in different states, but still creating this content for y'all...we luv us some you. SHOUT OUT TO @DOMROCS Promised Links: https://www.therose-buffalo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/buffalosoulcatering/ #WorldWarIII

LORDT!!!! WEEEE BAAAACK!!!! Ok...just two of us-but it's a start! In EP 45 the Sirens explore different layers of motherhood, Maisha is back in ATL and it's "different"... Cathy couldn't make it and Felicia brought the PEACH CROWN. It sounds like a mess, but trust us- you'll love it! PSA: Do your kegels while you listen. :-) Promised Links: Allison Jean (Botham's Mother) speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2uhpV5qzPw Slutty Vegan: http://sluttyveganatl.com/our-menu/ Plantbased Pizzeria: https://www.plantbasedpizzeria.net/ Desire Oyster Bar: https://www.neworleans.com/listing/desire-oyster-bar/6718/

In this ep 44, the Sirens ponder apologizing to our children, our need to coddle the delicate male ego, and dealing with anxiety...sounds fun, right??? We're doing a BEYONCE and dropping on ya'll in the middle of the night!!!! CLICK AND ENJOY!

In Ep 43 the Sirens agonize over never being the #WCW, how some of us women need to GROW UP, and ask are we terrible daughters? We talk about MJ and answer a Siren Sound off that got our blood boiling!! ENJOY THE CACKLING!! Promised Links: Cathy’s Mary Kay: https://www.marykay.com/calvarez92277/en-us/find-an-independent-beauty-consultant/profile?fromLocator=True Rihanna office supplies: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rihanna-reportedly-working-on-office-supplies-and-garden-ware-for-luxury-goods-news.73646.html Gentri-vacation: www.jenesaisquoibuffalo.com

Hey Friends! Ep 42 The Sirens say Girl Bi, as they explore having a "versatile partner". They talk about how eroticism plays out in their everyday lives, and ponder being the center of family cat fights. You KNOW they talk about if Jamal Lyon or not...get it? HA! Click and enjoy! Links: 21 Savage: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/17/arts/music/21-savage-ice-interview.html Jussie Smollett: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/19/entertainment/jussie-smollett-attack/index.html Tamla Horsford: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/-shes-not-moving-911-calls-detail-morning-mother-of-5-was-found-dead-at-party/922892852 Light skinned babies toast: https://mtonews.com/nfl-players-toast-cheers-to-having-more-lightskin-kids Carft House: http://www.crafthousesi.com/wordpress/

It sounds worse than it is! Ep 41 the Sirens dive into missing working with peeps that look like us (Power to the People) Black people who think they're better than other Black people (who she think she is??) and struggling to be our most authentic selves at all times (Let me reintroduce myself). We talk about a few things happening around the world and laugh at people's misfortune. CHECK US OUT! YONI JUICE: https://www.instagram.com/p/BfbeGiXh6VA/ VA GOV: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/05/us/northam-blackface-yearbook-medical-school/index.html Jussie Smollett: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/video-jussie-smollett-attack-chicago-police_us_5c59b7e0e4b00187b5556401 Lil Bow Wow: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/02/entertainment/bow-wow-arrest/index.html Maisha's award: https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/27/prospectus-section-5-health-maisha-drayton/?fbclid=IwAR32Le_rZQvVS-WICnJ3EzqhKdE8CkT9spAswMAVmcJetHFjZzPctNfmFew

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? After a long hiatus the 3 Sirens are back... and ridiculous as ever! Ep 40 digs into the Pleasure Principle, New Year, same BS, and feeling like a warden when trying to be a good mother. We also talk about oh NASTY AZZ ARE-Ruh Kelly. Seems Like YOU'RE ready for this EP right chea... too soon? Sorry... Promised links: https://www.blossomnyc.com/

SEASON THREE IN FULL EFFECT!!! In EP 39 the Sirens contemplate When is trying to be a “good person” too much, who and why we maintain relationships with, and just being over all WYT people’s© foolishness. Plus we take a dab at one @sixbrownchicks’ questions! We missed ya’ll so much!!!! (PLEASE IGNORE THE 20 MINS OF SILENCE AT THE END OF THE TRACK... our engineer was still in vacation mode.) Genti-vacation: https://www.homegrownwny.com/ http://www.d-tourmartinibar.com/ Spin the globe: http://straightfromthea.com/2018/09/17/katt-williams-vs-everybody-comedians-tense-atlanta-radio-results-in-gun-being-pulled-police-report/ EMDR: http://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/

SEASON 3 FINALE: In Ep 38 the Sirens discuss navigating prep school politics, our kids cussin teachers out, and one Siren confesses that she needs new friends: spoiler alert! It didn't go over well... ENJOY this episode and your SUMMER!!! promised links: RICO SUAVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpK_Ext2AeI JayZ and Bey foolishness: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a21267475/beyonce-jay-z-intimate-photos-on-the-run-tour-book/ Bidwell Farmer's Market: https://www.elmwoodmarket.org/

Episode 37 features the Sirens discussing being unable to accept help and the need to be grateful, and focusing on the good in their lives. Stooopid Kim K West comes up, and CATHY ATTENDED THE STARBUCKS "Stop Being a Racist" TRAINING!!!! Now... inhale this like some Canadian weed...

Ep 36 The Sirens yell about WYT women using their phones as weapons, being tired of unpacking all the drama of life, and Mommas ain't Daddies and Daddies ain't Mommas! And we're sorry for the audio... one day we'll get it right! LOL!!! Turn the volume up!! then down... then up again!!!! WYT women: https://www.facebook.com/francismmaxwell/videos/417326372078139/

Ep 35...yep 35! The Sirens discuss calling out implicit bias at work, the trouble with being the victim and defender of Black men, and how to navigate being too old to be young and too young to be old. We talk about Ye too... Plus a MAN LISTENER CALLS OUT Felicia!!! You GOTTA HEAR DIS! Kelis and Nas: https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2018/04/26/606080885/kelis-nas-ex-wife-accuses-rapper-of-physical-and-mental-abuse HR1242: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1242

HERE WE GO. In Ep 34 the Sirens contemplate the power of the Punany, When should we snitch on SOMEONE ELSE's kid, and how wack Cathy's communication skills are. Plus... if a man don't work, can he still eat at our table? Pull up a chair (and a drink) and let's get it!!!

Lord have mercy!! Ep 33 almost didn't happen. It took a week to record and the Sirens are just happy it came together! They discuss mourning the loss of a job, affirming ourselves, and vent about Yt women STILL tryna ride the Black Girl Magic carpet. Remember: MERCURY RETROGRADE WILL RUIN EVERYTHING IN ITS PATH!!! Enjoy. Promised links: Phat Catz: https://www.facebook.com/phatcatzofwnyinc/

Ep 32 ponders DEAD WEIGHT friendships, manufactured stressed, and if we end a relationship do we take all our friends and resources with us? Plus we still just a teeny weeny bit on Wakanda's T.I.P. Don't watch from dee Mowntanes! LISTEN!!!! Promised Links: Super women: https://www.facebook.com/becausefacts/videos/209508169795897/ Hot to! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLgJWaDYPc8 Gentrification: http://www.zanzibarohio.com/

Ep 31 has a WAKANDAN theme! The sirens declare that ALL Blackness matters, explore getting a much needed break from the US, and examine the complexities of The Black Panther phenomenon. We couldn't wait to record all this...WAKANDA FOREVERRRR!! Promised links: www.AfricanAncesty.com Black woman retreat: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jhQI4w1eV80 Miss Cleo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ-8id3YmFg Golden girls ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZW1UmjeoLs

EP 30 busts through the door with mommy issues and being BOSSED UP. White Nefertiti and dry painful sex rear their ugly heads, and we have a contest where you can win CASH DOLLARS. Inhale... this is real dope... Promised links: Rules for BED TRACK contest: 1) Like our FB page or Follow our twitter or IG 2) Repost this episode with our bedtrack's name and artist 3) Number of people you have bedded: optional https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheaBrothas/ https://thegrio.com/2018/02/06/nefertiti-today-show/ http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2018/02/08/jacob-copeland-mom-walks-out-signing-day-fsc-orig.cnn http://theweek.com/articles/749978/female-price-male-pleasure

Here we go... Episode 29 explores the notion of "being too good" for friends and family, breaking free of social obligation in 2018, and what's really going on with coercion. Grab a drink and some friends and LISTEN UP!!

WE'RE BAAAACK! This New Year Ep. challenges Grown ups to awaken the wonder, questions our need to have a seat at the table, and what do you do when you become the boss of a petty frenemy. We also become introspective: is it our dating preference or transphobia? Of course we attack those damn monkeys at H&M. LISTEN, LAUGH, and LEARN!!!

EP 27 tackles two FACE-TED friends, white liberals, and Stoopid Teens! The Sirens also talk about why men think they can benefit from being emotionally unavailable! It's the post Thanksgiving episode, but ain't nothin left over! DIG IN. Promised links: https://fakequity.com/ Bills streaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXBng9AVaRU CG Model? https://www.instagram.com/shudu.gram/ Viva La Vegan: http://vivalavegan.cafeversailles.co/ Buffalo Vegan: https://www.facebook.com/Buffalo-Plant-Burger-786724414694482/

In episode 26 the Sirens contemplate early funeral planning, some dummy giving Felicia poor relationship advice, and the curse of reciprocity. Turn your volume up! J/K, turn it down we cackle!!! ENJOY!! *promised links* http://rentafriend.com/

Ep 25 finds the Sirens discussing the woes of being a friend's garbage can, people checkin our motherhood skills, and why do wanna be WIFED UP so bad??? We also give some advice to a listener that even we wouldn't take...sorry. So, LISTEN to the sound from deep within...

Ep 24 explores feeling like giving up, momma's clairvoyance, and makin nice with the daddy... we also get turnt on some of Felicia's Plum Brany Hooch. LORDT. Cheers!!!

Ep 23 explores our desire to mind other people's bidness, dealing with anti black girl school policies, and Black is the new white. BEARDS and GREY SWEATPANTS: NUFF SAID. HIT IT!!!

EP 22 unpacks being hit on by a friend's BAE, becoming a troll, and examining who the EFF we really think we are. We also help a listener deal with some office BS. Now rake up this science we droppin!!! Top Listener: Timothy Lewis

FINALLY... the #3Sirens have returned to Podcasting!! Season 3's premiere (EP 21) jumps off with sexual expression, how to have THEE talk with kids, and dealing with old lady nasty urges. We also squabble about how a listener should deal with her man. Now...sink into this ep like a hot bath... Promised links: http://verysmartbrothas.theroot.com/how-trump-ruined-my-relationship-with-my-white-mother-1797935049/amp Gentri-vacation: IG @frybabydonuts

This season two finale pulls out all the stops! The 3Sirens discuss Lame A** Apologies, Family that get on our nerves, and the ending of an era. Open your hearts, ears, and hands and catch this TRUF! Promised Links: http://lawrencelindellstudios.bigcartel.com/product/from-black-boy-with-love

In episode 19 the 3 Sirens discuss when is it really time to let go, navigating telling someone that they have a problem, and taking our Masks off. Oooh weee! Ya'll might need to sip with us... Here are the links as promised: Maisha_D's crybaby dance: https://youtu.be/VOvr7uVbZPU

In Ep 18 we talk about crazy moms, the siphoning of our Black girl magic , and self sabotage! You betta come get this good good!!

In Ep 17 The Sirens get serious about therapy, unpack the Angry Black Woman Trope, and confront our need to overlook family transgressions. We also give some invaluable drunkin advice to a "new to podcasts" listener. So tip up your cup and throw your hands up and listen to the Sirens say...

Oh boy... the Sirens go in on that old time religion, the need for people to compare pain, and RUDE FOOD eps! Now... draw in your minds and listen to us spout from our soap box!

Shout out to 716LIVE!!! This episode the Sirens discuss the power of a good/bad RSVP, tryna get attention with our clothes, and working witha shy B. It's also a DRY EPISODE: NO LICKA IN THE STUDIO... LORDT HAVE MOICY! Listen and Learn... LOL! LINKS: Howard West https://www.blog.google/topics/diversity/howard-university-opens-new-campus-googleplex/ Forward Promise: http://forwardpromise.org/

Mixed cocktails create longer podcasts... this ep we talk about the underbelly of motherhood, gettin in our feelings over tea, and the acknowledgment of fear. Also... anyone going to the #ATLOrgy????Now, steppup ma yout, Hear dis!!! Here are the links we promised: Gentrivacation: https://www.auntconnieseduk.com/ Spin the Globe: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/GOALSforGirls https://www.madewithcode.com/?gclid=CMHPl6Sw2dICFY-Fswod6C0HGA https://ngcproject.org/collaborative/new-york-steam-girls-collaborative https://girlswhocode.com/ http://www.blackgirlscode.com/ Sirens Sound Off: http://negrawithtumbao.com/2017/03/11/open-letter-to-my-husband-and-his-mistress-on-his-birthday/

FULL DISCLOSURE: Towards the end we had some audio difficulties... The 3 Sirens discuss is it ever okay to disclose someone else's STI status to potential partners, examine our financial intelligence, and explore our most inner RAGE. We also give some suspect political advice. Now, open a bottle, pour a drink, and sip and dip with us.

In this episode we find the Sirens discussing tricking our tax return cash, contemplating why we gotta fit in a box, and give some terrible drunken advice to two listeners tryna find love in their 40s.

HEY THERE!!! The Sirens are back for SEASON 2!! Episode 11 explores the flip sides of the women's march, being stuck in the middle of feuding friends, and whether making the beast with two backs is too much after one meet and greet. You have to listen to this mess...

In Ep 10, season one finale, the Sirens take a page out of the Golden Girls' book and reflect on some of their most outrageous moments. However, instead of cheesecake, the girls tear through a bottle of brown liquor and mulled cider. Come wax nostalgic with us...

The Sirens ponder blocking shots, competition between sistas, and if they're dream killers. Also, @maisha_d gets loose on that brown licka while @msfeesosweet and @cathyalvarez34 watches her crash and burn with laughter... they ain't right... TUNE IN.

In this episode the Sirens discuss White Fragility, the ineffectiveness of "church speak", and how we make our babies the "man of the house", snatching away their childhoods. We gone grab you in the ear canal!

This episode the Sirens discuss Dirty little secrets, the monotony of monogamy, and dusty wombs! BRING THOSE EARS OVER HERE!

In episode 6 the Sirens conquer Grief, being raised a MITCH and navigating opposite sex friendships. Listen for your chance to win a bottle of what we been sippin on this time! Open them ears wide...

In episode five the Sirens take on sibling paternity testing, can you have two BAE's aka polyamory, and how to rock the perfect Bikini. Let us rest on those earlobes...

This week the Sirens get buck naked transparent and talk about the Strong Black Woman Syndrome, Age Insecurity, and Toxic Friendships! You don't wanna miss it!

This episode we explore the downside of domestic bliss, this oh so contentious presidential race, and don't tell Cathy what to do!! Plus we answer another listener's question about beauty standards. You don't want to miss this...

This week the Sirens tackle the issues of Police Brutality, #BLM, the effects of white silence... and TACOS!!!!

The premiere episode features Maisha, Felicia, and Cathy doing what they do best: Discussing "Sticky Situations", "Spinning the Globe", going on a "Gentri-vacation", sounding off on their "demo" and discussing their "Buffa-Lows and Buffa-Highs"! Tune and follow us! produced by Maisha Drayton engineered by @Trevthorne Music By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com