Through a mix of current events and pop culture, Deidre James and friends weigh-in with refreshing honesty, humility and humor as they weave in and out of their personal lives as it relates to the topic at hand. They skewer celebrity and anyone else who decides to act a fool. This is a show for anyo…
Deidre is joined by guest Callie as they discuss the ups and downs of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Practicing self care, honestly in relationships and the latest in pop culture!
Deidre and Kam go Apesh!t over the new album from the Carters and discuss love, life, friends and the ups and downs that come along with loving others
Deidre and Stephanie of Mocha Minutes Podcast discuss the Billboard Awards, Janet Jackson's iconic performance, Normani Kordei's slay, Incel and the dangers of toxic masculinity, When keeping it real goes wrong with Kendrick Lamar, and reactions to the Royal Wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Deidre and guest host Kamilah cover Beyonce's historical Coachella performance and provide insight and share their love of HBCUs and Beyonce's epic career. www.mydeetales.com
Deidre is joined by guests hosts Gerald Jones of the Buy Black podcast and Stephanie Williams of Mocha Minutes. The week we discuss Mariah Carey's journey to share her truth regarding her mental wellness, reactions to Cardi B's new album and pregnancy, new music from Drake and Janelle Monae, and the trash bag that is Tristian Thompson and Khloe's karma. Host: Deidre James www.mydeetales.com Stephanie Williams Twitter: @mochaminutes Gerald Jones Twitter and IG @BuyBlackPodcast
Deidre and Roberto talk about the struggle to keep up with the Carters, Throuples/polyamorous relationships, letting go to grow and glow and this week's hottest topics
Deidre and Roberto talk about the struggle to keep up with the Carters, Throuples/polyamorous relationships, letting go to grow and glow and this week's hottest topics
This is episode is for those still on the high from the heart-shaped herb! Deidre and Kam review Black Panther in a joy-filled walk through Wakanda with special commentary from movie goers.
Join Deidre and Stephanie of Mocha Minutes for an extended episode covering the latest in entertainment and pop culture Part 1: Sports Balls & America 15:00- The People vs Justin Timberlake and Lavar Ball 55:00 Purple Rain Rage 1:42:00 Janet Jackson Appreciation 1:59:00 This Is Us Recap www.mydeetales.com
Deidre and special guest hosts Stephanie Willians and Charlee Dulaney cover the 60th Grammy Awards and disuss the state of music, artistry and the politics of entertainment. Oh and we cut up too!
New year, new shows, new drama, new ways? Deidre and Roberto cover it all from Aziz and consent, Mo'nique vs Netflix, the new hit series grown-ish and the Dumb and the Edgeless gets personal
Deidre and Roberto discuss the holidays, a life changing moment for Roberto, Little Women Dallas, the drag scene and struggle meals.
Deidre and Roberto talk about getting their lives together Roberto struggles with the plot of The Black Panther And of course, there's alcohol.
Disclaimer: Done is better than perfect! Deidre and Roberto chop it up over Kevin Spacey, Wendy Williams on-air mishaps, Beyonce, the Lion Queen and more! Please excuse the static in the background.
Deidre interview Jermane Britton from Bravo's hit show "Invite Only: Cabo and chats about vacations, how to handle extra friends and life from hood to Hollywood
Deidre James and Kamilah Bush discuss season one and the season finale of NBC's critically acclaimed show, This Is Us.
Deidre and Dioni recap the 2016 VMAs and how Beyonce, Rihanna and Teyana Taylor saved the show. Colin Kaepernick got folks in their feelings and Yung Joc provides comedic relief. We also have a fresh Dumb and Edgeless segement and we say bye to Dioni who is moving to China! www.mydeetales.com
Big news from Dioni! Tributes to Aaliyah and Micahel Jackson. Struggle service at dinner, travel and lots of cutting up! www.mydeetales.com
This episode is dedicated to celebrating all that is Hamilton: An American Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. This is Hamilton 101 for those not familiar with this exciting work, and a gabfest for ride or die Ham stans. Be sure to subscribe for updates and the next epside of DeeTales for the second part of the conversation! www.mydeetales.com Podcast, Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, Anthony Ramos,Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Ceaphus Jones, Okieriete Onaodowan, Jonathan Groff, Chris Jackson, Hip Hop, Rap, Broadway, musical, new york, In The Heights, Tonys, White House, Grammys, Beyonce
You are, my fire The one desire... Deidre and special guest Ken Nash Jr. talk about coming of age in the 90's. They touch on personal growth and finding your bliss during this fun and nostalgic episode of DeeTales www.mydeetales.com Twitter @mydeetales IG: deetales_podcast
Break-up season is in full effect! Dating apps that will make you cringe and a smooth hour of news and laughs with Deidre and Dioni.
Deidre and guest host Christina Sadler Young discuss the life of the Great Muhammed Ali, Miss USA, DeShaunna Barber, Roots, Beyonce at the CFDA Awards, Prince Tribute Anxiety, the Dumb and the Edgeless AND Deidre reads letters from listeners looking for advice.
Deidre and Dioni play catch up. Deidre lived a real life Walking Dead episode, Dioni played Titanic (kinda) Madonna done upset most of the world with her Prince Tribute, Bad Boy for life as Diddy reunites with all of his vict- I mean artists for a star studded concert. People leaving shows left and right, Blue Ivy is still better than you and so much more!
Deidre and Dioni celebrate Mother's Day in very different ways. whatever happened to Lauryn Hill. Obama's Howard commencement speech makes Deidre cry, again. A new Dumb and the Edgeless segment, Deidre recaps her experience at Beyonce's Formation Tour in NC and introduces a project called #LemonadeSyllabus and Channing Tatum motivates a new Go Fund Us campaign for Magic Mike Live
Deidre and Roberto interview Joaquin Carcano, a 27-year-old Latino transgender man and lead plaintiff against North Carolina's controversial House Bill 2.
Deidre and guests Dioni, Kendra and Kamilah gather to recap Beyonce's groundbreaking visual album LEMONADE right after it debuted on HBO. We go in! This is more than a pop album, this is art and an opportunity to discuss womanhood, specifically, black womanhood, family and fidelity and it's impact on us.
Deidre, Chrystal and Kendra celebrate the life, music and influence of Prince hours after his passing.
Deidre and Dioni discuss making tough life choices personally and professionally, why Deidre left her former job, being true to yourself, and finding your purpose. Dioni attended an event with actress Violia Davis and shares her story and it all comes together with a call to action to live life on your own terms. This is a good one, we are getting REAL!
Deidre and Christina Sadler Young discover a mutal addiction to all things televison! The American Idol Finale, The People vs OJ Simpson, The real Housewives of every damn thing, Love and Hip Thots, I mean we cover ALL of it! Enjoy :)
Deidre is joined by Christina Sadler-Young, founder of Anchor Six an organization that provides support for young adults living with and survivors of various illnesses. Christina also shares her story of being a cancer survivor.
Deidre and Dioni cover this weeks news including Beyonce and Ivy Park, Deidre is uber emotional over the Obamas leaving and the tv shows, the Walking Dead and Greys Anatomy. Dioni is turnt forNCAA March Madness, and introduces a new persona she goes by. And we cover the foolishness of the NC lawmakers
Ronda Rousey is invited to the next family cook out thanks to some new DNA testing, David Letterman let it go. Cardi B for President. Deidre falls in love with former One Direction singer Zayn Malik and an EPIC musical segment on artists who were better after leaving the groups that made them famous
Deidre and Dioni review Season 3 of the A&E/FYI hit tv show Married At First Sight. It's a one of a kind matchmaking show that will challenge your views on love in the modern world.
Deidre and Dioni talk about celeb stalkers, creepy kids, Prince's new book petty exes and Deidre has to deliver a painful segment of The Dumb and the Edgeless
Deidre, Dioni and Roberto open up about love and relationships, couples on social media, why your vote matters, Deidre's business idea gets jacked, a self care challenge from Roberto and more singing from Dioni. The woman can't help herself.
Deidre is joined by songbirds and guest hosts Chrystal and Dioni. They cover a range of topics from how to survive this electionswithout choking someone, big black men singing in the 90's, Disney shade and the body issue of Ebony magazine. Warning: This episode is full of spontaneous signing by Dioni and Chrystal :)
Deidre is joined by Melynda and Roberto. They cover the FX series, The People vs OJ Simpson, Black Twitter's latest clap back "Trap Covers" the thug tears shared during American Idol and an emotional reaction to ABC's Black-ish episode.
Deidre and Chrystal discuss current events The Grammys, when keeping it real with your neighbors goes wrong, and Deidre's massive misunderstanding at a Mexican eatery
Beyonce is back, unapologetically black and America and lessors will have to deal!
Deidre, Dioni and Melynda discuss Rihanna's new album, the struggle that is Stacey Dash, the secret key to keeping your black from cracking and a farewell message to Kanye West
Deidre and guests Melynda and Dioni discuss Deidre's big career news, the Carolina Panthers and the Great Grit Debate of 2016. Don't forget to subscribe and catch [art 2 of this episode coming soon!
Deidre and her guest panel Chrystal, Kendra and new panelist, playwright Kamilah Bush tackle the #OscarsSoWhite issue and why artistic activism matters. Artist Kashmir Thompson, featured in Essence magazine's Black Girl Magic issue is interviewed and tells us about her mission to bring clean water to the people of Flint Michigan through art, and Deidre provides a memorable segment of The Dumb and the Edgeless with Sarah Palin.
This is an "In The Cut" episode. Deidre and Melynda discuss the music they loved in college, other pop culture news and Melynda forces Deidre to edit her secrets from the audience. Too much finger juice? Enjoy!
Deidre switches it up a bit and has a one on one with DeeTales super fan and guest Dioni Wise. They cover online dating, growing up in the south, How the NFL is making us fat and why Michael B Jordan and cookies go hand in hand
Deidre and Melynda talk about the unthinkable acts committed by a Bear and Leo DiCaprio, Oprah's new crib, R. Kelly's old drama and dish advice to a fed up fan.
Love and happiness, relationships, self care and why Deidre lived in a bathtub for a spell
Deidre, Roberto, Chrystal and Melynda cover The Whiz Live, Sou Train, R.Kelly and Helen Keller
Deidre is joined by Chrystal, Melynda and special guest Roberto Olmo, a sex educator and Hennessy connoisseur. The group discusses Patti's pie problem, Shonda's new book, Roberto gives a very important lesson on HIV in the wake of Charlie Sheen and World AIDS Day and Melynda shares her diva demands.
Deidre and Chrystal talk Starbucks, protests, Vivica vs. 50, Trump, and #DeeTV: a recap of the best shows on television
Deidre and Chrystal recap Halloween, Dumb and Edgeless and Chrystal triggers a sad but hilarious chapter in Deidre's past
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