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Welcome to Rita's Room! Come on in, take your shoes off, and make yourself at home as we dive into 90's black culture with an updated twist. Based on a excerpt from the 1993 classic Sister Act 2, Rita's Room takes a glance at today's society by using the show, movie, and song titles from 1990's to g…

Crystal Lunkin


    • Apr 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 39:29


    Crystal takes a break from her hiatus to share an update on life and its lessons. Intro: Donald Lawerence Seasons Cashapp: $Cjlunkin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ritasroom/support

    Got to be Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 35:03


    Hey!! Taking a break from my hiatus to give you guys an authentic (REAL) update of how life has been. Intro Music: Soul Street - Got to Be Real - YouTube CashApp handle if you're inclined: $Cjlunkin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ritasroom/support

    real got to be real
    What About Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 55:33


    Sorry for the hiatus!!! Life is doing its thing... Anyway here is my take on 3 black classic films( Love & Basketball, Soul Food, and Set It Off) that delve into the different types of relationships: Romantic, Family, and Friends. Intro Music: Total - What About Us (If Your Girl Only Knew Remix) - YouTube Cash App: $Cjlunkin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ritasroom/support

    Been Around the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 64:30


    Traveling is one way that expand our knowledge of the world and ourselves. Join Crystal as she recalls a once in a lifetime European excursion with the ladies she traveled with. Ft Sierra, Jazmine, and Ericka. SN; This is the first time we've all seen each other together in 10 years! Part 1 or 2 Intro Music: Lisa Stansfield- All around the world house remix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqEc81xBSMk Cashapp: $Cjlunkin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crystal-lunkin/support

    Tyler Perry-Men of the 90s

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 37:46


    Sorry for the delay! This segment mirrors last season's where Crystal expounds of a few men of the 90s that she admires and looks up too. To kick it off, we have the mogul Tyler Perry-known for creating polarizing public opinions. Join Crystal as she reflects on the career and legacy of the writer, director, and actor. Intro Music: Yours Truly ;) IG:ritas_room1 FB: Rita's Room --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crystal-lunkin/support

    Weak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 42:58


    We all tend to play up our strengths and down play our weaknesses. This week Crystal discusses how having a full range of one's strengths and weaknesses are key. Intro Music: Jazmin Sisters Weak remix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs2vS-neppM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crystal-lunkin/support

    Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 67:25


    The world of beauty has many definitions. Join Crystal and her hair stylist Ateallah(Tee-Tee) as they discuss the nuances and trends of beauty from their personal perspective.  Be sure to check out Tee Tee’s work on these platforms: IG : @ilove_amichelle2 FB : Ateallah Michelle Intro Music: Dru Hill Beauty Mix- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdfgWITOL6k --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crystal-lunkin/support

    beauty tee tee
    A Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 53:34


    Crystal journey's that infamous question "what do you want to be when you grow up?" while also considering the characteristics of being a dreamer vs. a realist. Intro Music: Mary J Blige - A Dream --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crystal-lunkin/support

    Roll Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 65:13


    Baltimore and DC/PG County are cities that are 50 miles apart that often get lumped into the cultural conglomerate of the DMV. Join Crystal and guest Sarah, as they dissect the culture of Baltimore and it's neighbor Washington D.C/PG County. Intro Music: ROLL CALL-CCB --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crystal-lunkin/support

    Take Me Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 49:24


    Crystal kicks off season 2 with reflections of "home" and what that means on a personal and broader level. Intro Music: SUNRAE Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIv3hMPHgFA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crystal-lunkin/support

    Season Finale- A Different World(Senior Year)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 78:15


    Join Crystal as she closes out the season with the final segment of "A different world" as she recalls her Senior year and the lessons that ensued. This is also the Season Finale of Rita's Room. Thank Ya'll so much for listening to my heart and stories. Stay posted for Season 2. Intro Music: Crystal Clip of BSU Airband: https://youtu.be/1Hycg7puH6I (Time Stamp 25:10- 31:05) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Having You There

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 49:36


    Crystal list the top 5 things she's been watching since the quarantine has been in effect. What have you guys been watching?? Intro Music: iComplexity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6756GtOEIw

    We Can't be Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 57:36


    Crystal and guest Egerton discuss the nature and implications of platonic relationships. Into Music; Deborah Cox and RL --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Poetic Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 48:26


    Unpacking the 1993 classic Poetic Justice, Crystal also examines the definition of fairness and its implications by combining a childhood story with consideration to The Ultimate Judge(God... duh lol) Intro Music: DJ 93rd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pj8avREC4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Boyz in the Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 59:07


    Crystal and guest Wone( ChillsforReal) dissect the 1991 classic Boyz in the Hood while merging their own experiences of growing up in an urban setting. Intro Music: Matt Kretowicz: https://soundcloud.com/mattkretowicz/boyz-in-the-hood-nwa-remix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    hood boyz boyz in the hood
    A Different World-Junior Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 98:27


    The 3rd installment of the "A Different World" segment where Crystal discloses her junior year of college. Intro Music: Me!!!!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    CREAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 51:56


    CREAM tackles all things work related: dreams, culture, code-switching, and all the in-between that we deal with with working to make money. Featuring Katrina and Brooke. Intro Music: Masked Man CREAM remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJHxQkoCUBg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Different World-Sophomore Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 88:37


    The 2nd installment of the Different World segment, Crystal journeys down her 2nd year of college. Intro Music: Ya girl! lol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What if God was One of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 61:44


    This week's episode concentrates on the cultural aspects and personal experiences of the 3 main religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, through the lens of Crystal and guests Liora and Dilare. Intro Music: Cheryl Pepsi Riley-What if God was one of us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z2rjlzYuaA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Different World-Freshman Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 88:01


    Crystal unpacks the significance of the trailblazing show A Different World. She also dives into her own college experience. (Part 1 of 4) Intro Music: Crystal !!! lol nah but for real --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mid-season Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 65:01


    Crystal and guest Jordan share their passion and appreciation for all things 90s. Intro Music: Dj Smallz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izSv1YqkiJs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Queen Latifah-Womenof90s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 35:34


    Crystal rolls out the third and final installment of her women of the 90s segment with the illustrious Queen Latifah. She recalls Queen's prototypic career and the path taken to reach such nuanced success levels. Intro Music: Kenyi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJDq9M9hxK8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Women of the 90s-Mary J Blige

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 35:50


    Crystal expounds on the life and career of Mary J Blige and how her authenticity gave her and countless other young girls permission to be themselves. Intro Music: MikeTheProducer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7vfZNvnqAQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Whitney-Womenof90s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 33:08


    Drifting a little from the flow of the podcast, Crystal explore the first of 3 episodes dedicated to some women of the 90s whose career and life inspired and impacted her. Intro Music: AudioSavage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJwFgtKeeB8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Link to Top 10 Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 3:46


    A quick promo for Crystal's new music review YouTube Channel! YouTube Channel; WhatChuKnowBoutDat Link to video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5lI7OBtumQ&feature=youtu.be Intro Music; DJ Carvell- All I want for Christmas Happy Holidays! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Yes, I'm a Believer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 58:07


    In honor of the holiday season, Crystal expounds on her faith and how that is implemented in her everyday life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    i'm a believer
    Living Single

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 60:59


    Crystal and guest Jordan discuss the show Living Single and what singleness means to them contextualized in the current dating/relationship trends. Intro Music: iComplexity- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs-9xtux1YI --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Waiting to Exhale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 50:16


    Crystal recalls some of life's most gut-punching moments of life and how life's toughest battles often produce unexpected but necessary growth. Intro Music: Wey U Chante Moore FB: Rita's Room Instagram: ritas_room1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Don't Leave Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 49:09


    Crystal and guest Brooke tackle Blackstreets' "Don't leave me" through the lens of rejection/ abandonment and how that plays a role in our everyday lives. Intro Music: DJ Tray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NsWBzidsAs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Boy is Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 54:23


    Crystal recalls some childhood stories that shaped her experiences and expectations of the men in her life. Intro Music: DJ Syxx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQhSJsw0U4U --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Girlfriends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 55:59


    Girlfriends explores the dynamics of female friendships through the lens of the tv show Girlfriends. Crystal and her guest Kat, think back on their experiences as friends and define what friendship means to them. Intro Music: Crystal!!!! No lie, I literally was inspired to make this mix at 3 o'clock in the morning! So yeaaa... Enjoy lol! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Family Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 49:51


    Family Matters tackles the dual dealings(biggest blessings/worst enemies) of family and Crystal's upbringing. Explores how you can love your family while setting boundaries and standards on the interaction. Intro Song: Remix Maniacs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc7aQKZvBJk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Intro to Rita's Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 7:56


    Wassup yall!! This is the introduction to the podcast Rita's Room! Just a short blurb about the structure, purpose, and intent of the show and what you can expect from your host Crystal J. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    wassup crystal j

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