Rush'd Vibes

David & Jessica are back for a brand new 'season.' In this return episode, the couple discusses what they've been up to and why the ended up taking an almost 7-month hiatus. Then, they jump into the headline of the week on social media - Keke Palmer's cheeks, and her boyfriend, Darius Jackson's, tweets about said cheeks.

Missy Wilson (ep.15) makes her return to the podcast in this week's episode. The first repeat guest of Rush'd Vibes, Missy talks about her recent trip to Alaska, and how her love for the outdoors started at a very young age. She also shares how hard it can be to break down stereotypes of Black women/people and their familiarity with the outdoors and hiking, camping, and other activities. After the interview Jess and David touch on the passing of Stephen tWitch Boss and discuss how this recent celebrity passing has been tougher to grasp (01:35:00).Then, the couple reacts to Michelle Obama's latest comments on marriage and how the culture has responded (01:47:37).

Episode 76 is in the books, and this one hit all over the place. David and Jess open up the show discussing Brittney Griner's release and how politicized it was because President Biden traded a prisoner nicknamed "The Merchant" of death in exchange for her freedom. Then they discuss the waning Good Morning American scandal, and how ABC has, seemingly, replaced TJ Holmes with what Jessica described on Twitter as "imitation crab."

EPISODE 75! Dave and Jess sit down for another vibe session... and are joined by an unexpected guest halfway through. Topics this week: A photograph of Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, at North Little Rock High in1957 during the protest of 6 Black students joining the school surfaced recently. Jess and David discuss their reactions and LeBron James' mention of the it while calling out the sports media for hypocrisy. And, of course: Good Morning America's Affair that won't go away (or stop getting crazier). TJ Holmes and Amy Robach's viral affair has Jessica in a fit... and she can't stop investigating it (

Back from their birthday trip to Saint Lucia and sporting new Caribbean tans, Jess and Dave get back to it in episode 74. The couple recaps their trip to celebrate David's 35th birthday, discusses the recent wave of mass shootings across America, chats about Tia Mowry's comments on her divorce being a 'graduation,' and then wrap up with their thoughts on whether children 'owe' their parents anything (

The Rushings sit down for another session of laughs, thoughts, and vibes - episode 73 (!!) of Rush'd Vibes is here. In this episode the couple chats about Kyrie Irving's 5-game suspension from the Brooklyn Nets. David then makes an argument for Denzel Washington to be considered a modern-day civil rights leader... even though Jess wasn't buying it. Lastly, the couple finishes the episode by discussing Elon Musk, Twitter, and why Jessica thinks he is transforming into a super villain before our eyes.

After a week off, David and Jessica are back and catching up after Jess' trip to Cancun. They discuss endless mimosas, how their daughter's terrorized David while Jess was traveling, Kanye & Kyrie, and how Jessica confused the movies 'Seven' and 'Zodiac.'

This episode should be titled "Revisiting Vibes," as Jess and David circle back to Tom & Gisele, and Kanye West (

Episode 70 (!!) of Rush'd Vibes is here. David and Jess get interrupted, again, by their 2-year-old daughter, but keep the show rolling, just like last week. This week's topics are Kanye's 'White Lives Matter' T-Shirt & his ✌

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Our friend Essence Collins joins the pod for episode 67 to talk about her business, Vintage Essence Co. A self-described food content creator who also makes candles, Essence chats about her background, college life, how her business was born out of the 2020 pandemic, and where she sees it going in the future.

Ep. 67 is here! David and Jessica discuss how Nicki Minaj's fans threatened a social media personality with death threats, how Apple's 'Emancipation', starring Will Smith, may not get released anytime soon due to "The Slap," and they also touch on the concept of idolatry and if it's dangerous.

What do Mermaids and Chupacabra's have in common? You gotta tap in to find out. Jess and David discuss a range of topics for Ep. 66, which include: - Reaction to the Little Mermaid Trailer that dropped over the weekend - NBA 2K23 and Jessica's beef with David playing it - The queen's death - And more

After a week off, David rejoins Jess for Ep. 65 of Rush'd Vibes. The couple discusses what it was like to have their oldest daughter on the pod last week, the Lizzo/Aries Spears drama & a bigger convo around cancel culture, and then finish up with an extended take on student loans and why Jessica thinks David is secretly rich.

Episode 64 is all about Solace, as the oldest daughter of Team Rushing returns to the pod for the first time in over a year. She talks about why she loves her sisters, why they're also annoying, her first day in 2nd grade, and what she got into this summer.

Ep 63, aka the longest Rush'd Vibes pod to date! David and Jess discuss if randomly FaceTiming someone is disrespectful, if David is adventurous enough to skydive, and if the Northern Lights are green (

Episode 62 is here and the Rushings are back for a more kid-focused episode. David and Jess talk about finally adjusting to having three kids and having the confidence to be alone with all of them at once! Jess tells a story about surviving a trip to Target with the two youngest, and David shares about how a total stranger in the TSA Pre-Check line complimented Solace's beauty. Then, they dive into Serena Williams' retirement announcement in Vogue Magazine, and discuss why it seems to always be women who make the ultimate sacrifice(s) for their kids and family. And lastly, the couple reacts to a video from Tik Tok about an experiment run on teachers where they show their subconscious bias toward Black boys, and David shares a story from his childhood when he was stereotyped.

Back from a two-week hiatus that included a vacation in the Dominican Republic, Dave and Jess return for episode 61 of Rush'd Vibes. The two recap the trip, roast David's parents (and grandparents everywhere), touch on Donald Trump's house getting raided by the FBI, and discuss Kansas' vote for pro-choice. They also discuss Will Smith's apology, and a NYT feature of a married couple that has Black Twitter in a tizzy.

Another milestone, episode 60 of Rush'd Vibes podcast. In this episode the Rushings: - Discuss how David needs to shave - Talk about Jess going viral, and put the finishing touches on the fatherhood topic from last week - Respond to a viral clip of T.D. Jakes Father's Day sermon where he says, "We are raising women to be men."

Ep. 59 is here, and it begins with David giving Jessica two public apologies. After the pleasantries, David & Jess discuss the low bar of success that society has for dads as opposed to moms, and if we should praise dads (or parents) for doing "what they're supposed to do." They also discuss how David is the least flexible person in their family, and possibly ever, and touch on President Biden "repeating the line," among other topics.

David and Jessica are back for episode 58 after the holiday weekend. The two discuss what they've been up to in the two weeks they had off from recording, and how the summer heat hits different when you're 30+.Then Jessica shares her dissent of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and why she's so frustrated with the ruling. David shares why he doesn't block or stray from conversations with people he disagrees with, and then the two discuss the 200+ people shot over the 4th of July weekend, and the policing shooting of Jayland Walker in Ohio.

What was supposed to be a 30 minute addition to last week's episode turned into an hour+ long standalone (mainly because Jessica wouldn't stop talking

Dr. J Justin Hairston joins the pod for our Juneteenth 2022 episode celebrating Black Excellence. Dr. Hairston shares his educational background and his experiences attending PWIs, and what it was like to pursue a doctorate during the early stages of the pandemic. Finally, he wraps up with highlighting his new business, J Justin Hairston Consulting, LLC, which offers consulting in HR, professional development, and college readiness, and discusses what sincere allyship for the LGBTQ+ community looks like.

Jess and David are back for Ep. 55. In this one, the two discuss Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey's breakup and the greater conversation of if there's a double standard when it comes to Black men and Black women dating outside their race. But before that, David talks about the church event the family went to and how caught off guard he was. They also get into the Patriot Front, which had some members arrested in Idaho for planning to riot a Pride event.

Back for episode 54, David and Jessica get into a range of topics, including Blair Underwood being a ‘Great Value' Morris Chestnut (

Episode 53 is here, and Jessica wants to 'set the record straight' on the Las Vegas strip club story. The couple then discusses the shooting in Uvalde, TX that left 21 dead. And lastly, on a somewhat lighter note, David and Jess shake their heads and discuss Walmart's Juneteenth (Great Value

Back from their vacation in Las Vegas, David and Jessica recap the trip, and then discuss the horrific, racist mass shooting that took place in Buffalo, NY. After that, the two chat about the recent drama surrounding The Honey Pot Company's decision to change ingredients in its products.

David & Jess are back for Season 2! In this episode they debut the new 'studio,' discuss where they've been and why it took so long for them to start recording again, chat about big headlines they missed, and end the episode with thoughts on the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The last episode of Rush'd Vibes season 1 is episode 49. In this short episode, David and Jess talk about their last few weeks, and reflect on what was the very first season of their podcast. -- A special thank you to all of our subscribers, listeners, watchers, and overall supporters. The love and encouragement has meant the world to us. We had no idea where this podcast would go, but thanks to you all, we have an identity and plan to keep going... full steam ahead. -- Be on the lookout for the launch of our secondary channel, Rush'd Vibes Clips, which will feature shorter clips of past episodes that are easier to consume. -- Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

Episode 48 of Rush'd Vibes is here, and we had yet another special guest join the show to share their story and drop some gems. Matt Henson is the owner of "Matty Media," a local photograph, videography, and website & SEO services company... he's also family. In this episode, Matt talks about how he went from working a 9-5, to live-streaming protests around the city of Asheville, NC during the summer of 2020. Matt shares how he eventually made the leap of faith to quit his job, and strike out to work for himself, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and the joy of being able to control his time. Connect with Matt: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3vqNjmg Facebook: https://bit.ly/3E2xdlX Website: https://bit.ly/3lY7Aws -- Support Rush'd Vibes: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

David and Jessica celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary on Ep 47 of Rush'd Vibes. The couple also discusses "filthy" comments made by North Carolina's Lt. Governor, Mark Robinson, Sage Steele and her suspension from ESPN, and Kyrie Irving being benched by the Brooklyn Nets until he's vaccinated. -- Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

David and Jessica are back amid their late-season run of guests to chop it up about nothing in particular; no agenda, just vibes. The couple discusses a meme Jessica saw online about a woman who lets her boyfriend pay the rent, even though she's the landlord. After that the two dish on how much is too much for a wedding, and if you should guilt your fiancé into spending more than they want to. Lastly, David tells the story of a woman who lost her job because of a video of her going viral on Twitter.

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Leah Nicole 'The Disruptive Life Coach' joins the Rushing's to share her story, discuss her disruptive coaching methods, and give insight on relationships and marriage. Connect w/Leah: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3lLB6nR Website: TheHeiressMentality.Com InTouch Retreats: https://bit.ly/39u9tdb -- Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

'Big Lil Brother' Allen stops by to talk about working in news, teaching during the pandemic and what it's like being a young teacher, and, of course, Aggie Pride!

David and Jessica recount their Labor Day with family, discuss Drake's CLB and dive into a bigger conversation of if we should separate artists from their art, chat about a Twitter scammer who went viral, and go off on a few tangents.

Episode 41 is here, and your favorite couple from the QC dishes on the controversy around Tiffany's blood diamond, the new viral sensation that is the #milkcratechallenge, people treating COVID with horse deworming medicine, and how OnlyFans reversed their decision to ban sex work on their site.

In episode 40, David and Jessica discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's 9th place finish at the Prefontaine Classic, and the drama that ensued on Twitter. Jessica talks about how the humidity sabotaged her latest blowout, and the couple recaps the Queen City Brunch Festival that took place in Charlotte this past weekend.

The Rushings are back for another episode of Rush'd Vibes. This week David & Jessica discuss their childhood photos, Charlotte's pending mask mandate, David's first WWE event, and then end the show with thoughts on the Brittany Renner/ PJ Washington drama.

Still rolling and back with episode 38, David and Jess introduce their new autumn decor, chat about why David didn't buy Jessica a Peloton, David's wild Myrtle Beach story, and how the pandemic taught them who their real friends are. Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

David and Jessica are back for another episode of Rush'd Vibes. This week, the couple discusses how far they come as podcasters in a year. Jessica gives her testimony, albeit reluctantly, and then the two discuss masks being mandated in schools as kids prepare to head back for the new school year. And lastly, the couple wraps up by speaking their thoughts on Simone Biles and the scrutiny she's received, as well as an overall discussion on mental health.—Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

David and Jessica are back from their family vacation, and relive an all-too familiar experience dining out with a group of friends. David discusses a local initiative to expose young, Black kids to golf, and the duo discusses current events that occurred during their vacation.

In Ep 35, David and Jessica discuss how the workforce has changed post-COVID shutdowns, and how individuals have more autonomy or where and how they work. David chimes in with a story about working for Wells Fargo when he and Jessica were dating. The two also recall a recent episode their oldest daughter had and how they handled it as parents.

In this episode David and Jess discuss money in relationships - specifically a Reddit story about a man who took his girlfriend on an affluent vacation in which she couldn't afford many of the excursions and meals. The Rushing's also discuss the topic of keeping money separate in a marriage - "his and her" money.

On this 4th-of-July recorded episode of Rush'd Vibes David and Jessica discuss how they spent their holiday, the headlines and sentiment revolving around Sha'carri Richardson, and give their opinion on a scam run by DJ ASAP, a Dallas-based personality who stole thousands from people who thought they were paying into a legit Sou-Sou.—Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

Rush'd Vibes is growing, and in this episode David and Jessica share the big news, talk about what life has been like the last two years, and discuss where the Rush'd Vibes team will go from here.—Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

A bill recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday was signed into law recently, but not everyone was excited to hear the news. In this episode, David and Jessica discuss reactions to the news, expand on their feelings, and talk about if there are more important issues for the culture that need attention.— Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

Episode 30 of Rush'd Vibes celebrates Juneteenth! David and Jessica discuss festivals and events commemorating the holiday, events in Black history that don't get taught in public school curiculums, and give their thoughts on colorism in Hollywood. — Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

David and Jess are back for episode 29 of Rush'd Vibes! The couple talks about Charlotte's EatBlkClt restaurant week, which encourages residents to support Black-owned establishments. Then, they dive into how the pandemic has affected their mental health, and what they've done to cope.—Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​

David & Jess discuss videos on social media of women proposing to men, give their thoughts on proper airport attire, and talk about a local restaurant week in Charlotte.EatBlkClt: https://www.instagram.com/eatblkclt/—Support: Cash App: https://bit.ly/3s65Qlx​ — Connect w/ Rush'd Vibes: Website: https://bit.ly/3s2TY3Z​ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rZD3zd​ Instagram: https://bit.ly/35esgY6​