Talk Up!

So it's been about a year since we've had an episode! A whollllllle year lol did you miss us?? Hopefully you did becuase we're back with 1 hour and 33 minutes of hearing our lovely voice discuss what we've been up to since last year, how we're surviving the pandemic #covid19 ...we also did some icebreaker questions to lighten things up and talked about what we've been watching lately since physical distancing has our entertainment options limited :( ...we also managed to have a random discussion about 11:11 and why Crystal keeps seeing bees in the most odd places. So as usual, press play and enjoy! Follow the pod on twitter and IG: talkuppod Follow us on twitter and IG: misssealey (Sealey), rushiexo (Rushelle), and getoutthebox (Crystal)

WE'RE BACK!!! Did you miss us?? We know it's been a few months since we last posted an episode but we all had A LOT going on and a break was required. We're back now though so take a listen to our latest episode. We hope you enjoyed the things we discussed and we're so happy to be back! Topics: - Recap of our summers and time away - Communication styles - Peoples' incessant need to be the first to "predict" something - Climate change - IG stories...do you still look at who's watching you? - Is the saying "Happy wife, happy life" true? As always, press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 63: GAME OF IG LIKES On this episode we talked about a few things; some pop culture some that we had to get off our chests. We also briefly addressed the nature of our podcast at the start. Here’s the full list of items: - Beyoncé’s #HOMEGOING - Mas season starting - #GameOfThrones S8E3 - Instagram removing the ability for other people to see your likes - The portrayal of perfection on IG - #MomGuilt - Quick PSA about how you talk to children - We take the #LoveLanguages test from 5lovelanguages.com and chat about our results! The link to the pod is in our bio. We hope you like the episode so press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 62: THE MARATHON CONTINUES...on this episode we discuss: the untimely death of the admirable Nipsey Hussle; Beyonce being accosted; Cardi B's past of drugging and robbing men; Crystal & Sealey discuss Game of Thrones while Rushelle files her nails (lol); did we really like Us?; and Toronto's new legal marijuana dispensary. **please excuse the sound quality in this episode, the fish tank wouldn't let us be great! PRESS PLAY!! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 61: TV GUIDE - Since it’s been such a cold winter and we’ve been staying inside as much as possible on this episode we decided to talk about a few of the shows were watching and anticipating. Winter is for hibernating so it made sense to do so! We also went over some things we missed during our break as well as some more recents things that occurred: - Trinidad carnival - Anti-vaxxers - Jada Pinkett-Smiths #RedTableTalk episode with Jordyn Woods - Jussie Smollet’s indictment Press play and enjoy!

EPI 60: MAMA CRYSTAL Guess who's bizzack!!! Us. We are back :D After a few months not podding (shouts to Budden pod), we have returned with our 60th episode! For this one we had intended to do a recap of our time off AND address some of the craziness going on in the world; but once Crystal got started recapping her birthing story, it just didn’t make sense to follow up such a personal experience with the trash of the world. Soooooo, if you’re dying to know how her pregnancy went (it was intense) and how motherhood has been since the arrival of her son Dominic, then press play! **This episode is not just for women or mothers, the men should listen too. You’ll be praising the women in your lives after, TRUST US lol.

On this episode we talked about some pop culture things and some personal things. Like, would you stay with someone who didn't bathe? And do we care about celebrity beef anymore? Here's the full list of things we discussed: - the blackface parade in the UK - Cardi & Nicki - we shared our #feelgoods for the week - Rushelle loves the show #Star while Sealey has been watching a show about Satan... - Crystal gives a baby update and Sealey and Rushelle try to guess the baby's name - we discuss Will and Jada's convo about not cussing at each other ever - we give our two cents on a #tweetfromthestreets where a guy asks the internet if he's wrong for not being attracted to his wife that has gained weight - and lastly, Crystal explains the awkward situation where she laughed through a convo because she couldn't hear a word the other person was saying smh As usual, press play and enjoy! :) Follow the pod on Twitter and IG: @talkuppod Ask us any questions or suggest topics at: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey @misssealey (IG and Twitter) Rushelle @rushiexo (IG and Twitter) Crystal @getoutthebox (IG and Twitter)

EPI 58: THERE ARE LEVELS TO CRAZY ....We're back with a brand new episode featuring our hilarious friends to the show: Tamika (@_tamalyssa) & Danielle (@_dlynch) ! This week, we revisit some memorable moments in our dating lives: - find out what caused one of us to kick a girl's door down - imagine you show up at a man's door and his girlfriend answers...welp, it happened. - find out what's crazy, and what's CRAZY crazy - what exactly is "pre-bun"? Tamika & Danielle break it down for us - Crystal shares her sweet engagement story - we share the nicest things we've ever done in a relationship - we reveal secrets that could get our black cards revoked: one of us doesnt care for Michael Jackson... This was a fun episode to record, SO fun that we spoke over each other A LOT :D so PRESS PLAY and enjoy! Find Tamika and Danielle on Instagram: @_tamalyssa & @_dlynch Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 57: BYE, TROLLS. ...We are back with a brand new episode! This week: - Crystal clarifies her feelings surrounding uninvited pregnancy comments from last week's episode - Crystal shares more reasons to boycott the work potlucks - Find out how Crystal helps a young girl find beauty in her curly hair - our opinions on the Insecure finale - #EffYou to internet trolls - is Kim setting the public up for her imminent divorce from Kanye? - a "Choose Your Own Ending" season of Back mirror?! - how pregnancy is teaching Crystal to be more patient PRESS PLAY!!! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 56: *INSERT KAWHI LAUGH* ...We're back with a brand new episode! This week: - Crystal keeps us updated on pregnancy life - our take on Spotify teaming up with Ancestry.com to create playlists based on your ancestry results....um...yea. - Alexa can now detect feelings. Are we the only ones that know this is gonna end badly? - Bill Cosby gets 3 to 10; while Will Smith celebrates his 50th in a big way - we refer to our gf/bf ettiqutte rules and decide whether Garcelle Beauvais and August Alsina have violated - our experience at The Friend Zone Live in Toronto - we defend Toronto after feeling like it may have gotten a bad rep PRESS PLAY! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this episode we talk about our #feelgoods for the week, Crystal shares her baby news and what it's been like thus far (woop woop!), Rushelle talks about her experience at the Drake and Migos concert, and we discuss Nicki Minaj's recent outbursts online. We also review an IG situation between Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade and Gab Union while posing the question, "What's the IG etiquette when commenting on your friend's gf/bf's pictures?" And finally, we have another #tweetsfromthestreets that makes us think the phrase "what's yours is mine" is all about stealing! Press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT :) DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

We're back for another episode and for this one we discuss a few things that make us go hmmmm... Here's the full list: - We recap Caribana - We discuss where OVOFEST went... - We give our review of Drake's video for "In My Feelings" - We discuss a messed up bridesmaid situation - We did our #TalesFromTheTweets segment where a girl asked her man for $20 and it went...well...bad... - We also did our #BlessYou / #EffYou segment where we get a few quick things off our chest Press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 53: Alexa, play some Drake On this episode we talked about a whole bunch of things; the good, the bad and the...wtf? Topics covered include: - Tekashi gets pistol whipped...maybe? - the violence in Toronto is on another level this year - Rihanna potentially has new music coming out that we are here for! - is #ovofest happening this year or nah?? - we finally review Drake’s latest album #Scorpion - Michelle Williams and her battle with depression - Demi Lovato’s battle with drug abuse - we answer a listener question about dating - we also have a brand new #BlessYou / #EffYou Press play and enjoy the episode! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 52: ARE YOU GOOD? ft @janiellemckoy and @stacyannbuchanan ...the episode we have been wanting to do, we finally did and it is finally here! On this episode we talk to mental health advocate Stacy-Ann Buchanan and dyslexia advocate Janielle McKoy. Both are women that wear many hats but share the commonality of being advocates for things they have personally struggled with. Throughout the conversation, they share their personal stories and experiences. Specifically, we discuss exactly what dyslexia is (what we thought we knew it to be is not it), and what it isn’t. We also discuss mental illnesses and mental health and what exactly that can look like, as well as the difference between depression and feeling depressed. We are truly honoured to have both of these women on the pod. They give us insight on how to help people around us who may be struggling with a learning difference or a mental health issue. And we’re especially excited because both are of West Indian background so their stories are from people in our community, which is extremely important to us. In the West Indian or Black community, mental illnesses and learning differences can sometimes be viewed as stigmas and these two ladies have been working hard to change that. The more we talk about it, the less of a stigma it will become. We hope you gain some insight and feel just as inspired as we do. Press play, and we hope you enjoy! Find Janielle McKoy: @janiellemckoy on Instagram janiellemckoy.com Find Stacy-Ann Buchanan: @stacyannbuchanan on Instagram Watch "The Blind Stigma" on Youtube! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 51: BLESS YOU, EFF YOU. On this week's episode, we discuss: - EVERYTHING IS LOVE review and our anticipations for Scorpion - the internet's mixed feelings about the recent passing of XXXtentacion; is it okay to be expressing joy when someone dies? - MTV host Sway's "all women matter" stance around artist Nick Grant's "Black Woman" song - Wale feels like being dark-skinned has held him back in the music world, do we agree? - Kyrie finally apologizes to Kehlani - we introduce a new segment called #BLESSYOU or #EFFYOU; find out who got a blessing and who got a cussing this week! PRESS PLAY!!! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 50: FAKE OUTRAGE IS CANCELLED. On this episode, we discuss: - "He Said, She Said, They Said, We Said" was amazing! Find out how the show went! (special shout out to Jude Anthony) - The Warriors sweep the Cavs in their own city...hee hee.. - Nicki Minaj's controversial IG picture. Is it truly a "ridiculously and deeply irresponsible image"? - Ladies, are we interested in men that "can't get no hoes"? Iman and Taylor vote "nah". - 13 Reasons Why (...you shouldn't waste your damn time.) - Jada Pinkett-Smith let Jaden move out at 15 and started masturbating at 9.... - We shout out two awesome listeners for their kind words and support! We appreciate the love and support from all of you! PRESS PLAY!!!!!! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

WE'RE BAAAAAAACK!!! Missed us? EPI 49: "YOU...GREASED HER?" On this episode, we discuss: - Rushelle's amazing trip France and our cringeworthy French - Is Donald Glover cancelled because he has a white girlfriend? Can you be pro-black while dating someone white? - Are pre-dates REALLY a thing?! - #HeyKimKPleaseShutUp.... - Spotify's bold move of removing controversial artists' music from their playlists - #TweetsFromTheStreets : do you care if a guy/girl that you turned down then moved on to your friend? - Talk Up Pod's role in "He Said, She Said, They Said, We Said" poetry show on June 8th! - tickets at hstw.eventbrite.ca PRESS PLAY! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

Odeen Eccleston. Where do we start? She was BUYING property at 21 while we were all in the clurb buying bottles. Smh. Good thing is, it's never too late to join the real estate game. Join us on this special episode where Odeen tells us all about her esteemed real estate career and successful business, Wiltshire Homes Canada inc. She gives us all the tips and advice for real estate investing and developing. You will finish this episode feeling so inspired! After all, Odeen is building elevators and marble wine displays in properties. What are you doing with your life?? We also discuss: - #TweetsFromTheStreets: do people really make time for the things they want to or is that just a fantastical bunch of nonsense? - Sealey tells a hilarious story of one of the most embarrassing things that has ever happened to her. PRESS PLAY! Odeen's IG: @odeen & @deanwiltshirehomes Odeen's email: misstorontorealtor@gmail.com Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this week's episode we discuss: - Kanye doesn't like black people. - Shania Twain has betrayed us. - Amber Rose's interesting way of teaching her son to respect women. - J Cole's KOD - Thinking of playing mas this year? We give you all our carnival tips and tricks with this week's #ListenerQuestion ! We are also sending out our love, prayers and condolences to all those affected by last week's tragedy on Yonge Street in Toronto. #TORONTOSTRONG Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

*insert horns* *insert drums* *insert the coolest sashay runway walk your eyes will EVER see* That's right, this week we have lived (barely) to tell the tale of #BEYCHELLA !!!!!!! Listen to our hilarious - borderline obsessive - take on Beyonce's LEGENDARY Coachella performance. WE LOVE YOU BEYONCE!!!! Believe it or not, we also spared some time to talk about a few other things: - Cardi B shows us at Coachella how she got pregnant in the first place... - Nicki Minaj is back with some new music and Drake announces a June release date, woop! - the impending gentrification of Toronto's Little Jamaica - with the recent Starbucks incident, who's really at fault: Starbucks or the manager? - Tristan Thompson is too damn big to be cheating in public #weseeyou - Talk Up! is hosting an amazing Mother's Day charity event on May 6, 2018! Check out @sugarcaneenterprises for more details! Donate, come out and support!!! PRESS PLAY!!! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

We're on our first episode post-anniversary and showing no signs of slowing down! On this episode we talked about: - Drake's brilliant song "Nice For What" and the stunning visuals that go along with it - Cardi B's debut album "Invasion of Privacy" - Our #feelgoods of the week - Women not being able to take a compliment from other women - Everything being God's plan, or is it? - We discuss another podcast called "The Bright Sessions" that's about everyday citizens that have super powers and choose which ones we'd want to have as well - Listener Question: would you date a man that allowed his mother and sister to be overbearing in every aspect of his life? Thank you for listening thus far and we hope you continue to. Press play and enjoy! :) Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this episode we discuss... - WHO?!? Had the audacity to bite Beyonce

On this episode we discuss: - what drives us crazy with living with someone and how we deal (or don't) #deathtocrumbs! - Rihanna vs. Snapchat - the CRINGE-factor of grown men who stay in Shaderoom/Balleralert comments - will Cardi B's rumoured pregnancy affect her career? - DJ Envy: King of the Beige Rage - OJ Simpson. He did it. He's a psychopath. So in theory, his counter has nuff crumbs. PRESS PLAY!!!

On this episode we discuss: - Beyonce and Jay-Z bombarding us with their new tour. Hear our theories around the missing Toronto date! - the concept of social compliance and the controversial Netflix show "The Push", find out what we would've done - the uproar of Kobe Bryant (formerly accused of rape) recently winning an Oscar amidst the #MeToo movement - how important is physical appearance when hiring a nanny? Would we allow a "sexy" nanny into our home? PRESS PLAY!!

On this episode we talk about a whole variety of things! Here's the full list: - Safaree's ugly Anaconda and the praise he received versus the backlash Blacc Chyna received - A photographer created a fake 3D black model racist? - We breakdown Beyonce's verse on #TopOff - Rita Ora putting hands on Jay-Z inappropriately - Dads who are obsessed with their kids #MySon ! - How to set boundaries...or not...we each weigh in on how we handle uncomfortable situations Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 40: #WAKANDAFOREVER - This week we reminisce on the joys of Blockbuster days *sigh* Find out who's #TeamSisterAct1 or #TeamSisterAct2 ! Also, was Drake's amazing video also a marketing tool? Was Blac Chyna's "performance" really that bad? We also discuss why it wasn't okay to tell Lebron to "shut up and dribble". Are we always aware of our biases? Monique wasn't tryna schmooze, but how important is it to "play the game" in the workplace? Are men and small hands the worst combo of all time?? We tackle a follow-up listener's question about whether or not it's okay to divorce your wife because she can't bear children. Lastly, we review THE BEST MOVIE EVERRRR: #BLACKPANTHER !! PRESS PLAY!!

On this episode we figure out how many side chick anthems we've really been singing our hearts out to without knowing. We get honest about if we could actually date someone who's on social media. We discuss nosy co-workers and how we can deal with them without HR being alerted. Crystal talks about the time she sang...in a DJ booth...as if she was going to become someone lol and she talks about the time she sent Joe Budden a Mood Music synopsis via Myspace (smh). We reminisce about the days of using 410-WORD and Black Planet and we try to help a few listeners with their questions. Press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

EPI 38: TURN YOUR PHONES OFF - Crystal and Rushelle don't find Chapelle's Show funny (insert *Sealey cringing*)BUT do they agree with Faizon Love's bold opinions about Dave Chapelle? Michael Rapaport disrespects Janet and Justin Timberlake doesn't deserve Prince. In love and relationships, what makes one "the one"? Does "the one" really exist? Sealey takes us through her blockbuster horror movie-type nightmare that will likely be coming to a theatre near you lol *whispers* "Turn your phones off...". Plus, we discuss a funny #TalesFromTheStreets and try out the new game called Mentally Stimulate Me. PRESS PLAY!!!

EPI 37: CRAWL FOR LOVE: As Valentine's Day approaches we run down our favourite V-day gifts, plans and go-to's! Would we dance for our men in the bedroom? Plus, find out which one of us crawled for love - literally! Stuck on ideas? Between Rushelle's fire playlist, Crystal's "V-day on-a-budget" tips and Sealey's fantasy date idea - we got you covered ;) Also, actor and playwright Troy Crossfield and actor Danian Lloyd join us to discuss their hit play "A Little White Lie" and the Black Men in Theatre festival. Plus, STAY TUNED to learn how you could win TWO tickets to their upcoming play! PRESS PLAY!

EPI 36: WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU WERE BLACK? Say it loud, BLACK & PROUD. This episode we discuss Drake and a lyric that forced us to define what makes one #BlackExcellence? Are black women like Monique and Tracee Ellis Ross getting paid what they deserve? Why is it so hard to understand the struggle that Afro-Latinas like Amara La Negra face? Also, we all share personal stories where we were faced with questioning our "blackness". Sealey has a heart attack after finding out Crystal and Rushelle hate a classic show. Plus, a brand new #TalesfromTheTweets and #ListenerQuestion ! PRESS PLAY!

EPI 35: HOETAPS is all about them Zodiac signs! *cue Beyonce "Signs"* find out which one of our signs made the WORST to date list, which one of our signs is "misunderstood" and which sign Rushelle CAN'T STAND! Also, we analyze the "lol" and why it's one of the driest responses you could ever receive; lastly, Crystal defines "hotep" while Rushelle defines HOETAP - you might wanna listen, in case you are one :/ - PRESS PLAY!

On this episode we talked about the latest incident in racially insensitive marketing starring H&M, Diddy on the new talent show "The Four", Sophia the robot's plans to take over, Will Smith finally joining IG, and we also discussed Cardi's comments about Offset cheating. We added a new segment just for this episode called "Ditch and Replace" inspired by one of our fav pods #TheFriendZone ...the idea was to name all of the things you would like to ditch but replace it with something you'd like to see stay. We definitely had fun airing our grievances with this one lol so press play and enjoy the laughs! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

It's 2018 and we're ready to get this year started! It's our first episode back and of course we had to recap our holidays and everything we loved about our time off. We also took the time to talk about our resolutions, plans, goals, and dreams for 2018 and beyond. Some of us know what we want and some of us might need to think about it some more...press play and hear what we had to say :) Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

I'll cut to the chase, at the 50:14 mark we threw out our Christmas wish lists to the listeners. Yes, we made wish lists. Because we deserve. So, feel free to skip STRAIGHT to that part if you're in a giving mood. Now, for the rest of this episode this is our last one for 2017 so we kept things in the season of Christmas and New Years. We talked about our favourite Christmas songs, memories, movies and moments as well as what we want to bring to fruition for 2018. Press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this episode we fawned over Beyonce's entire being after watching her present Colin Kaepernick a much deserved award at the Sports Illustrated awards show. She looked like a whole pantry of snacks. We also talked about Jay-Z's continued openness with his album 4:44 and whether or not he's just exploiting his relationship. Rushelle talked about an odd friend situation that had us wondering why people are this crazy. Our #TalesFromTheTweets story is brought to you by wutless Draya. This story is a doozie, brace yourself. And we had a listener question from a young dad asking us how to be a good dad to a daughter. It was a very interesting question and things got personal as we discussed our relationships with our dads. Daddy issues or nah? Press play to find out! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this week's episode, we have a lot of random things that we need to get off of our chests! We discuss everything from vision boards (are you embarrassed by yours?) to the attack of the robots to a very special moment that Jay-z and Crystal's hand shared. Plus, brand new Tales From the Tweets topics discussing break-ups and how to court a woman. PRESS PLAY! Enjoy!

On this episode we participated in the "Tag, You're It!" episode the @FriendZonePod did a few weeks ago. The idea was to discuss various things that happened in your life from elementary school to high school and needless to say we had a ball lol. Also, talk about EMBARRASSING. Annnnnnd keeping in theme with this we're tagging a few podcasts to keep the game/conversation going. If your podcast is tagged you have to answer the questions we did on your next episode! Pods we're tagging: @TheGoodGuys @TheDuoPodcast @ExtraGravy @MLTPodcast @bitchoverherepodcast So press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this episode we talked a lot about recent situations we've come across and how we've reacted to them. We also discussed some questions and scenarios people posed on social media in our #TalesFromTheTweets segment. Here's the full list of things: 1. Confronting racially insensitive situations at work 2. We asked ourselves if sex sells, then why aren't we selling it? 3. We answered a (foolish) question about Toronto men vs American men 4. Managing life changes 5. Rude people who discuss all of their business online and then get mad when people have questions or make comments Press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this week's episode, the lovely Sheronna Osbourne (@iamsheronna) joins us and we come clean and confess! Sealey doesn't walk, Crystal wears fedoras, Rushelle is Taylor gang and Sheronna tells us about the "hottest" pairs of shoes she has ever owned (lol!) and fellas, if you are tired of being friend-zoned, you might wanna tune in! PRESS PLAY!

On this episode we talked about our new fave #ThisIsUs and how emotional and completely amazing it is. We say goodbye to Robert Guillaume (Rafiki) and Rush lets us know her opinion on dvsn's "Morning After". Our main discussion is around people who are dumping aka complaining/venting excessively and how we handle them. We also introduced a new segment called #TalesFromTheTweets . The first story we highlight is about a young lady who couldn't see past $16. Press play and enjoy! DISCLAIMER: We had a little audio issue a few minutes into the episode, let us know if you hate us for posting the episode anyway lol DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this episode we catch each other up on our trips to New Orleans and Grenada. We also go over all the fuck shit that's been happening in the last couple of weeks; Harvey Weinstein, Gab Union's new book, Kobe Bryant, Terry Crews, dvsn's new album "Morning After" and another round of Fuck, Marry, Kill. Press play and enjoy! Brand that made our hats: @8V_collective (Twitter and IG) Podcast we mentioned: @torontodry (Twitter and IG) Designer of our new logo: @h_n_z (Twitter and IG) Our podcast can also be found on: Google Play Music, Stitcher, Podbean, and iTunes Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this week's episode we dive into our emails and answer some listener questions! Do Jamaican men STILL refuse to give oral sex in 2017? Are women not considered wifey material if they wanna party all the time? Do black women hate on each other? PRESS PLAY to hear our thoughts on these questions and more! LINK IN BIO!

On this episode we covered a few things... - Queen making history! #BodakYellow - Outgrowing friendships AND - We play a round of Fuck, Marry, Kill featuring DJ Akademiks, Morgan Freeman, and Tyrese For the last few minutes of the episode there is some audio issues so we apologize for that. It's nothing major but we just wanted to give everyone a heads up. With all that being said, press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this episode we covered a few things: - Kevin Hart's fuck ups - Hurricane Harvey and Irma showing us the world is about to end - Mariah Carey's right to never move an inch while performing and we also talked about negative self-talk as our main discussion. Please be advised that Crystal does a lot of yelling in this episode so don't be alarmed if you're wearing headphones when listening lmao! As usual, press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

Rush and Sealey discuss the #Power finale. We all talk about the #InsecureHBO finale. We provide our review of @TroyCrossfield's play #ALittleWhiteLie A listener asks us for advice on the best way to slide into a woman's DMs. And we talk about fake people, fake friends, fake orgasms, fake love and basically all the things we hate about fakeness. Press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey - @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle - @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal - @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this week’s episode we sit down with producer, singer, actor and playwright Troy Crossfield to talk about his upcoming play #ALittleWhiteLie ! We had an amazinggggg time talking to him about the premise for the play, all that’s involved in getting it off the ground as well as posing the question…who lies better…men or women? We also address our own fears of failure and tackle what it’s truly like to support the friends and family around us. We had so many laughs on this episode so press play and enjoy! Info & Tickets for Troy's play: https://www.crossfieldhouseproductions.com/ IG: @troycrossfield and @crossfieldhouseproductions https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/crossfield-house-productions-14758233508 Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this week's episode we talk about all the craziness happening in Charlottesville and we discuss some of the celebrity responses. We also find out what happens when we ask our guy friends for topic ideas... press play and enjoy lol! Also, don't forget to come out to #BodyLanguageParty on Sept 1st at Le Germain Hotel (75 Bremner Blvd). See @party.bodylanguage for more details. TICKETS: bodylanguagetoronto.eventbrite.com @getoutthebox will be celebrating her birthday there so make sure you come out! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions: https://twitter.com/talkuppod?lang=en DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

On this week's episode we talk about everything that went on for our Caribana weekend and we answer a question from a listener who wanted to know what irks us lol we had fun, so press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions - https://twitter.com/TalkUpPod/status/855859357157871616 DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram)

Ego – a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance. Ego is that part of you that gets you a seat at the table and keeps you there. It’s that part of you that speaks confidently to a room as you enter it before you’ve even said anything. However ego, if not reeled in from time to time, can easily become overwhelming arrogance and narcissism. On this episode we talk about OUR egos and whether or not they help us or hurt us. Press play and hear what we had to say! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions. DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat)

On this week’s episode we discuss… Why R. Kelly is a pedophile that needs to go away. Who are some TV show characters we would love to personally kill off. What’s REALLY behind people calling us “man haters” and How do we identify artists who love and appreciate Soca and Dancehall versus artists who are just appropriating the culture. Press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions. DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat)

On this episode Shep comes back to clear the air about the interesting opinions he shared with us when he joined us for EPI 14: That’s Boots. Since our women listeners were picketing his existence immediately after L O L we felt it would be good to discuss this feedback and dig a little deeper into where he’s coming from. Jay-Z’s apologetic and reflective song 4:44, as well as the accompanying mini-doc Footnotes, ended up serving as the backdrop to the entire discussion and what we learned was enlightening. Throughout the conversation we learn that Shep agrees with Jay’s standpoint that men have a tough time giving love because they weren’t taught HOW to love, as well as some other interesting things. It was quite the revealing talk we had, one that also forced us as women to confront some of our enabling behaviours. Overall the conversation was very fruitful so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Press play and enjoy! Use the hashtags to join our convos: #TalkUp #TalkUpPod Follow the pod: @TalkUpPod (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat/SoundCloud) RATE! COMMENT! and SUBSCRIBE! to us on iTunes. It helps our ranking A LOT. Check the pinned tweet on our Twitter page for instructions. DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SAY?: talkuppod@gmail.com Follow the hosts: Sealey: @misssealey (Twitter/Instagram) Rushelle: @rushiexo (Twitter/Instagram) Crystal: @getoutthebox (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat)