MARK 21

Mark 21 is back on the mic, but for how long? In this episode, the ladies dive into the journey of Tabitha Brown and other food influencers, from TikTokers to mainstream chefs, discussing how Black influencers can change the game and the importance of healthy food representation in the Black community. Nikki and Sherika share their recent adventures at Las Vegas wine bars, comparing wine memberships and what makes them great or not. The convo gets into the power of marketing and consumerism in the Black community and the shift in Black support over the past few years. Plus, Sharion connects us to Black history with a fascinating fact about the doorknob. Tune in for a fun and inspiring conversation! Mark 21 chooses @garagiste_lv for our summer choice wine membership, and shout out to their charcuterie! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Welcome back to an episode of Mark 21 ridiculousness. The ladies recall memories of the past and some of their most reckless, over adventurous, and plainly put, irresponsible moments. Fast cars, chasing tacos and sleepovers with strangers, Gratitude and God - To still be alive to tell it! Its a no judgment zone over here, kinda. Grab a cocktail, a mocktail, or some high quality H2O. Join the conversation on IG to tell us what kind of reckless things you've gotten into. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

This episode is packed with beef!!!! Beef about Cinco de Mayo, beef between Sharion and her ex- employer, between Drake and Kendrick, and the world against Amanda Seales. But wait, there's more! The ladies remind you: Use your good stuff, no need to wait for a special occasion. Listen in to hear what else we got into. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 rounds out Black History Month with the introduction of a new drink: Black Velvet. Conversations explore notable movies, music and trivia about the cult classics of black culture in the 90s and early 2000s. In this episode we discover that Sharion wants to be invisible, Nikki hopes she is kind, and Sherika cares about first impressions. What do Black movies and Matthew McConaughey have in common? Listen in to see how they are connected. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 rounds out Black History Month with the introduction of a new drink: Black Velvet. Conversations explore notable movies, music and trivia about the cult classics of black culture in the 90s and early 2000s. In this episode we discover that Sharion wants to be invisible, Nikki hopes she is kind, and Sherika cares about first impressions. What do Black movies and Matthew McConaughey have in common? Listen in to see how they are connected. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Its 2024 already!! Mark 21 celebrates Nikki's and Josh's birthday, Mark 21's 19th anniversary, and a new year of foolery for the podcast. Notable topics include dry weddings and friendship fuckery. Finally, the ladies watch the pilot episode of the Netflix series ‘First Wives Club' and talk relationships and predictions for the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Catching up after some time away, Mark 21 talks about everything and nothing at the same time Its hard to explain, listen in and see for yourself. Welcome or Welcome Back to the Mark 21 podcast. Sherika, Nikki and Sharion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

If you or a loved one has ever fallen victim to Baby Phat, JUICY, or Ed Hardy outfits, then you must be an 80s baby. Listen in to be taken back, and also find out which one of the ladies wants to read your mind & know your truth. Shari is feelin' fall fashion vibes, Nikki used to wear Von Dutch, And Sherika still wears boots with EVERYTHING. This episode centers fashion trends from then and now. Mark 21 discusses the looks that have stuck around and which ones are coming back, and how timeless, quality pieces can elevate your look and the environment. Take a look in your closet, pull out some old pics and join the convo online. What looks have you stuck to over the years? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

In this Bookclub episode, Mark 21 talks race, relationships, gender, and vulnerability, the standout themes in Jayne Allen's novel, Black Girls Must Die Exhausted. The ladies shared their interpretations and thoughts, explored the characters's peesonalities, explored relatable content and critiqued the narration. Unpopular opinion, Mark was a good man. Listen in to hear the foolery. Educate yourself: Pensively: with an expression displaying deep thought, usually with a serious tone Premature Ovarian Failure or Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Support a black female author!!! Read Black Girls Must Die Exhausted, by Jayne Allen available on audiobook as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

If you, or a close friend or family member of yours, don't remember having pink panties in your cup, then your too young for this conversation; exit left. In this one, the ladies have convos about random thoughts, some connected- many not, and reminisce on back in the days. Listen in to see where, and if, you fit in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Reboot! Mark 21 gets into body positivity, while sharing their thoughts on Lizzo's body positive perspective and how the movement has evolved through mainstream media. Mark 21 reads a yahoo article highlighting music entertainer Lizzo's thoughts on body positivity and the commercialization of the movement. The Mark 21 ladies share their thoughts on the topic and dig into deeper themes such as social and cultural influences on body image and their own relationships with body positivity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 meets up in las Vegas for a weekend of sisterhood, fine dining, and fuckery. The most random topics arise when these ladies link up, and tonight was no different. The short episode packs a punch! Pull up and listen in to hear where this mini-sode goes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 meets up in las Vegas for a weekend of sisterhood, fine dining, and fuckery. The most random topics arise when these ladies link up, and tonight was no different. The short episode packs a punch! Pull up and listen in to hear where this mini-sode goes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 explores some reasons to end relationships and how to go about doing so. If your partner crossed a major boundary would you break up with them? What if it happened publicly… on your wedding day? The ladies discuss what influences their boundaries and how they know when a relationship is no longer for them. A continued conversation about difficult conversations. Pick up a drink or pull up a seat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Recent celebrity happenings and online opinions sparked interesting conversations as the ladies talk relationships, authority, control and consent. What do joy, egg whites, whiskey and Keke Palmer have in common? Absolutely nothing, but they are all mentioned in this episode. Listen in, form an opinion and share. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

In this episode the ladies explore the Netflix movie The Strays and its themes of anti-blackness. Mark 21 also gets explore how gender and culture influence our perceptions about family abandonment. Sharion continues to enjoy Dr. P! Sherika earns another degree, a Doctorate in philosophical quotes! Dr. Nikki has questions about colorism. Listen in to hear all of what we got into. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

In this Juneteenth adjacent episode…Protect sex workers & celebrate Juneteenth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Pull up chair, grab a blanket or beverage or both! In this episode Mark 21 gets into some of their Vegas experiences, including recently seeing Usher at the Park MGM. Notable mentions include: Fiji water, the dark a$$ Delano hotel and Allegiant vs Sofi Stadium. Take-a-ways = never again staying at the the Delano & don't bring your kids to see Usher. Check out the recording for more context. Thanks for listening or watching! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into the vaccinations and the societal impacts associated with choosing to, and refusing to, vaccinate. In this episode, the ladies share what they've learned about vaccines and their thoughts about current societal standards regarding vaccinations for diseases like measles, hepatitis and COVID-19. In closing, the ladies give their positions on getting vaccinated. Listen in to form or share an opinion of your own. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Welcome or welcome back! It's season 2 and theres a lot to get into. In today's episode, the ladies catch up a bit and start discussions about the should and shouldn'ts of financially supporting friends. The convo goes from clogging toilets to demanding baby and bridal shower gifts. Bottom line, your presence is a present. And we are so grateful that YOU are here. Pull up, grab a cocktail, your favorite herbal tea, or a can of coke. Happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Ever ask yourself, "Am I the Asshole?" In this episode, Mark 21 gets to decide. Listen in to form your own opinion. The ladies have decided: Kids that have meltdowns are Assholes and high school is irrelevant. Want to know how they got here? Press play to hear where it all started. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Ever ask yourself, "Am I the Asshole?" In this episode, Mark 21 gets to decide. Listen in to form your own opinion. The ladies have decided: Kids that have meltdowns are Assholes and high school is irrelevant. Want to know how they got here? Press play to hear where it all started. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into a part II conversation about supporting men who have toxic women in their lives. In this episode, the ladies continue to discuss toxic femininity, the ways that our dominant culture influences power through gender dynamics, and the women who use these dynamics to be manipulative. This conversation touches on self awareness, child custody, and "Happy Wife, Happy Life" culture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into the world of app dating and make profiles for each other on Hinge. Dating apps were once a taboo topic fueled by judgements and shame. Now, apps are more of a norm for connecting with others and frequently leads to lasting friendships, rich relationships, and even long term marriages. In this episode, Mark 21 talks the challenges of app dating, dissecting the selection pool, the annoying idiosyncrasies of app notifications and navigating a virtual dating scene. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into friendship dynamics while taking internet friendship quizzes, discussing the questions and results. Real friends drink wine, share wine and share wine codes, right? Mark 21 does! Listen to the ladies talk First Leaf wine club and how the ladies relate to the friendships in their lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

In this episode, the ladies break down the term, Homewrecker: (noun) a person who is blamed for the breakup of a marriage or family, especially due to having engaged in an affair with one member of a couple. What does slut shaming, home-wrecking and cyberbullying have in common? Hurt feelings and low self-esteem, of course. Listen to Mark 21 discuss the misplaced blames associated with cheating. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Plain and simple, What do you think happens after we die? Mark 21 gets into theories about life after death. How long is eternity? What do you really mean when you reference your Soul? Is there an actual purgatory? In this episode Mark 21 finds the intersection of reincarnation, murder, Pixar, and Passion of the Christ. Join the conversation, listen in. Keep saying their names BREONNATAYLOR GEORGEFLOYD --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark21 gets into lifestyle, and what it means to have one. Consider style, attitude and possessions as a way of identifying with a particular lifestyle. Do you consider yourself a minimalist? Maybe you're Vegan. Perhaps you're a creative. In this episode, the ladies explore how cultural influences and lifestyle are connected. Oh, and cancel Candice Owens. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into... all the sh*t! Burnt out from the happenings of the world, the ladies come together with random chatter about whats been on their minds and what's come across their twitter feeds. Wondering if this episode has a key takeaway? It does... Eff Donald Trump. Listen in, as Mark 21 gets in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Over the hill, into the valley or going up yonder? Mark 21 gets into life after 35 and share their perspectives on how its going. In this episode, Mark 21 talks about growing older and starting over, assisted living, age mentality, and dating age-gaps. Consider starting a new career later in life, like Betty White or Vera Wang. Maybe go back to school or start a business at 50! It's never too late! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

In this episode Mark 21 talks black History while highlighting some of the black women whose stories are significant to black culture and being. If King Henry VIII were alive today, would he drink black owned wine? Let that marinate, as you listen in for lessons in Women's Black History and black culture cocktails. Honorable Mentions: Biddy Mason, Claudette Colvin, Audre Lorde, and Phyllis Wheatley, Earl Stevens. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

This episode is full of random oddities Take a listen to find out why the ladies want to f*** Mary Kill, with the thin mouth. After assessing your sommelier status, and rating the physical attractiveness of celebrities, Mark 21 gets into colorism, dating and OJ Simpson. You'll want to listen in on this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into the hot topics seemingly present in each of their worlds. The ladies share their thoughts and piece together back stories that explain how these topics impact popular culture. Stories from the news, media outlets and online blogs quickly become topics of discussion on twitter, between friends and at places of work. So in this episode, the ladies discuss COVID restrictions, restaurant twerking, and BTS in efforts to try and stay up to date with some of the latest happenings. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into cancel culture and discuss some of the more well known cancels of 2020. Your fav public figure had been cancelled for something they've said or done and now you must make the decision to support or abort! Can you separate an individual from their art or craft? What offenses call for cancellation? Is there a such thing as a successful 'bounce back' from being cancelled? Listen in as the ladies talk cancellations, including how it can apply to the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Habari Gani!! In this episode, Mark 21 gets into Kwanzaa! Time for self-reflection, emphasis on community, and exploration of new things are among some of the top themes of 2020. So keeping in this spirit, the ladies jump into learning about Kwanzaa! This conversation takes place after a week's worth of daily check ins, dialog and processing each of the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Mark 21 talks about their 1st official Kwanzaa experience, touching on topics ranging from cultural appropriation, feelings of Afro-centric disconnect, and creating new family rituals to honor this tradition moving forward. Listen in, and drop a line. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into script writing by pulling Christmas movie titles and creating their own plots, telling it like it is! In this episode, the ladies reimagine scenes to Christmas movies and make them their own, creating an entire story based only on the movie's title. Listen in to hear where it goes, and to see how similar or different the Mark 21 versions are from the originals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into the food and food combinations that might make you wanna gag. Mark 21 talks about the nastiest foods, from weird combinations to cultural delicacies. Ever have tuna eyeballs or fried spider? Can you imagine eating chocolate and avocado together? Listen in to hear how the ladies feel about these dishes and so many more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into toxic people and how gender norming is used to gain power, manipulate situations and purposely hurt others. In this episode, Mark 21 talks about toxic masculinity, toxic femininity and some of the ways that men and women use their gender to negatively impact the people around them and the spaces they occupy. Listen in to see where this goes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into holidays with warm festive beverages, traditions and perspectives on what to leave in and out of the season. The ladies share their views on what the season brings; movies, foods, decor and activities. Listen in to hear each of them share their seasonal quirks! Happy Holidays from Mark 21! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into the spectrum of obsessive behaviors known as fangirling, also referred to as being a superfan, stan, or groupie. So, you stay on the lookout for the newest merch, you've gone to the concerts or shows and even participated in the activities. You are VERY familiar with all of the associated media and perhaps even created your own. Your friends and family have along ago accepted your substantial admiration, because it has become a part of you. Mark 21 talks about fangirling and the ways they've found themselves excessively devoted to particular aspects of pop culture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into women supporting other women and the need to increase intra-community support. Two drinks in, the ladies discuss some of possible reasons why women do and don't support each other. Mark 21 talks about showing other women love on social media, through small business support, and even shouting out another bad bish in the streets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Three women walk into a bar. Two sisters and their friend. The bartender asks for their drink order. One sister places a hand to her ear, raises the other in the air and belts out “Henny & Apple Juice”. The Friend asks the bartender for a menu, while the other sister, rolling her eyes at both of them, asks for a vodka cranberry with Redbull. This is Mark 21. Three women who laugh, drink, talk shit, talk major shit and get into all types of shenanigans and fuckery from politics and k-drama to religion and being sexually assaulted by a cat. So if you were ever in a bar and found the loud infectious laughter of women intriguing, then take a listen to the Mark 21 Podcast for the opportunity to hear what all the fuss is about. Enjoy our podcast...because we always gets in... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into long distance relationships after reading a yahoo article about Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo from reality TV show, The Bachelorette. The Mark 21 ladies share their thoughts about long distance relationships, trust and living with your significant other. This conversation goes in many different directions. Check out the article to see where it started: http://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bachelorette-rachel-lindsay-bryan-abasolo-202900085.html?soc_src=community&soc_trk=ma --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

It's exactly as it sounds. Mark 21 gets into everything and nothing at all. Random recordings lead to interesting conversations or Interesting conversations lead to random recordings? The ladies explore everything from Tanya's tasteless titty tattoos, the Clubmix of the early 2000s to the history of voting on Tuesdays and birth charts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

COVID-19 has significantly impaired the year's 2020 vision. Mark 21 gets into COVID's impacts on their daily lives and and what they've done to get through the pandemic. Pandemics ruin everything, well almost everything. Mark 21 talks COVID-19, the good and the bad, in a light hearted conversation about what ways the virus has and hasn't impacted their lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 gets into monogamy. In this episode, Mark 21 discusses various relationship dynamics and the societal influences that can pressure you into monogamy, even when that isn’t what resonates with your desires. They share their thoughts about this relationship dynamic and what it takes to make it work. #relationships #monogamy #boundaries --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support

Mark 21 reads a yahoo article highlighting music entertainer Lizzo's thoughts on body positivity and the commercialization of the movement. The Mark 21 ladies share their thoughts on the topic and dig into deeper themes such as social and cultural influences on body image and their own relationships with body positivity. Check the article out at: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lizzo-says-commercialized-body-positive-movement-doesnt-serve-girls-with-back-fat-165146117.html. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-twentyone/support