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A podcast by a real Detroit diamond. I interview creatives and comrades around Metro Detroit with a focus on uplifting and supporting Black queer voices and experiences. "Every N*gga Is A Star".

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    • Mar 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 25m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    ep. 62 "Bring Back Booing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 82:18


    As we approach Aries season and I descend into an even further radicalized madness, I share thoughts on surviving the absolute hellscape that is this Technocratic Kakocracy cause yo, it's up and it's very much stuck. The apathy is for sure at an all time high cause even the whyte womenz is getting dragged outta meetings, yikes. I'm also gonna share my big feelings around the senseless and tragic loss of so much life. 19 y.o. twins Qaadir & Naazir Lewis were found dead on a mountain in Georgia. Peep the article here.  And Caleb Wilson, the 20 y.o college student who died being hazed while pledged for a fraternity. You can find that article here. Ayo this shit must stop. We could really all just stop. Rest in power, sweet sibs.You can contribute to the Lewis brothers GoFundMe Here. Director, Producer, Host: ⁠⁠Asia Mock ⁠⁠Beats: Jay aka (Sxge) aka ⁠⁠ ⁠@loverboy_.jayy⁠⁠⁠What the Biz: Jodyann Morgan (she/her) @Ctoan.coOn Repeat: Apathy by Shlohmo & D33JJoin the Patreon, bbs:⁠⁠ patreon.com/THRDET313 | Follow me: on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email me: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.comStream me: Listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music 

    ep. 61- “Mother, Who Art Thou and Other Boomerly Tales”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 65:57


     Turns out my own Mama been saving the drama for ME. Happy Black History Month, nigg*s! Pay us, don't betray us. Let's get right to it with something light like my Black family trauma, yay! I can't stop laughing in psychotic horror at the parallels between witnessing the failure of these systems/ experiencing my own mother's living, breathing crash out; I'm also totes unable to look away from the mess that is the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni legal escandala! And who let Elon Musk get the social security numbers?!?! HE DOESN'T EVEN GO HERE! Like the weirdo parasite worm growing inside RFK Jr.'s brain, we're goin' in today!  Director/Host/Editor/Producer: ⁠⁠Asia Mock ⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music: Jay! (Sxge)⁠⁠ ⁠@loverboy_.jayy⁠⁠⁠ Real Recognize Real: Bianca P. @rebelrushcosmetics  On Repeat: Oh The Places You'll Go by Doechii Join the Patreon, bbs:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/THR313⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ep. 60- "Heil to the Naw!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 68:12


    I see, you see, we ALL see this NOT SEE, ammirite Gurlypops? Join me this episode as I catch us all up to some present day updates; personally, politically or otherwise. I'm yapping family matters, the election, New Years conspiracy theories, Biden's last bow and Burkina Faso. Also, why Denzel Washington tell everybody he used to co-star with Heroine over a nice class of expensive wines?!? Get into the self-driving Tesla, losers, we're going gabbing. Director/Host/Editor/Producer:⁠ ⁠⁠Asia Mock ⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music: Jay! (Sxge)⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@loverboy_.jayy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Real Recognize Real: @chicchemistryscents On Repeat: "GNX" by Kendrick Lamar Join the Patreon, bbs:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/THR313⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me: on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio and more @THR313 Email me: ⁠⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com⁠

    ep. 59- “We Ain't Shit” w/ Dee Mock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 82:48


    Trick or treat, Gurlypops!  On this super spoopy, super timely & super special Halloween episode we have the one and only Dee Mock in the studio! Yes y'all, my literal brother/sistar! From OG T.S. Madison lore to the (then barely alive) unsightly, nightmare, crypt keeping horror that is Jimmy Carter, we give you RANGE on this one, babes. Strap in and on cause these cats DANCE.  Director/Host/Editor/Producer: ⁠⁠Asia Mock ⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music: Jay! (Sxge)⁠⁠ ⁠@loverboy_.jayy⁠⁠⁠ Join the Patreon, bbs:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/THR313⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me: on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio and more @THR313 Email me: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com

    ep. 58- " Ya Eva Think Of Ya Health?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 41:04


    STG, this show is running off the power of the lil' hardest R that could! *choo-choooooo* Shez getting into some serious personal health shit, the brain fog to paralysis demon pipeline and whomst sits atop the DBJ throne as of late. Drink your waters and take ya' meds- it's on. :Ep. Segments-Dumb Bitch Juice: Laura Loomer & Rich LowryOn Repeat: "Alligator Bites Never Heal" by DOECHII::Director/Host/Editor/Producer: ⁠⁠Asia Mock ⁠⁠Intro/Outro Music: Jay! (Sxge)⁠⁠ ⁠@loverboy_.jayy⁠⁠⁠Join the Patreon, bbs:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/THR313⁠⁠⁠⁠Find me: on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts Amazon, iHeartRadio and more @THR313Email me: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/support

    ep. 57- "If ACAB is Good, Is Tan Suit Bad?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 27:34


    Not we back in this bitch with a brand new attitude?!? Not us actually activating the change that soon don' come? On this week's episode I discuss why I'm making a creative content shift for the pod (it's so rad, I'm pumped), the Trump "shooting", Biden being out and Kamala being in, and some other politically flavorful takes I have concerning this entire mess! Slide into your best tan suit and leggo! Director/Host/Editor/Producer: ⁠Asia Mock ⁠ Intro/Outro Music: Jay! (Sxge)⁠ ⁠@loverboy_.jayy⁠⁠ Join the Patreon, bbs:⁠ ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/THR313⁠⁠⁠ Find me: on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts Amazon, iHeartRadio and more @THR313 Email me: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/support

    ep. 56: “ Not Billy ‘tha' Bootlicka' Porters?!?!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 53:30


    Yes..we live it, live it. Yes. We on it, on it! I'm flying solo dolo for episode 56: “Not Billy tha' Bootlicka' Porters!?!” Imma take y'all thru some personal updates, the aforementioned most recent DBJ and the Topic of the Day- “Kendrick v. Drake and the Power Dynamic Pipeline”. IZ YOU MAI FREN? IZ YOU LOCKED IN?!?!?! Director/Host/Editor/Producer: Asia Mock  Intro/Outro Music: Jay! (Sxge) ⁠@loverboy_.jayy⁠ Join the Patreon, bbs: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/THR313⁠⁠ Find me: on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts Amazon, iHeartRadio and more @THR313 Email me: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/support

    ep. 55- “Dropping the Kids Off At the Pool” w/ Lee from the D


    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 139:39


    In this episode special guest @Leefromthe_D and I are controversial, cute & cozy, serving the hottest takes in our plush robes. We gab Black elder-millenial burnout, my own personal Bumble Fumble brought to you by Morning Poos, 6:20 AM, & Breezin' on My Toilet, why Drake's abs look like a McRib and more! Shmoke a lil' something, drank and lil' somethin' and put on ya' robe fa' this one, bbs.  Support our guest w/ a follow! IG: Leefromthe_D⁠ New Intro/Outro Music: Jay! (Sxge) @loverboy_.jayy Director/Host/Editor: Asia Mock Join the Patreon, bbs: ⁠www.patreon.com/THR313⁠ Find me: on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts Amazon, iHeartRadio and more @THR313 Email me: ⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/support

    "You Ain't Gotta Call" feat. Gingers Desires

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 85:46


    She's, He's, They's, Gays and Strays, we're back with another installment of THR313. Today's special guest is kink enthusiast, photographer, rope bottom, sex positive student, teacher and Texas Bama IG: @GingersDesires! We discuss what kink means to us as Black Femmes, Yeah, we Poly....Poly Gonna Smoke Dis Weed, and the deep intersections of healing to be found in Black Femme care-centered play. Bite down and strap in, cause here it go! Link and explore with Ginger! @gingersdesires/ @shotwithdesire Director/Host/Editor: Asia Mock Join the Patreon, bbs: ⁠www.patreon.com/THR313⁠ Email me: ⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com⁠ Find me on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, iHeartRadio and more @THR313 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/support

    "The Queer Eye to Spice Girls Pipeline" w/ Chaely C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 104:48


    Did Usher win the Superbowl? *shrugs* Welcome back to another week with me and theeee bestie @chaelyc linking! On this episode we gush about our friendship adventures, chat radicalizing in new ways in response to the end of 2023 f**kery along with evolving from "rat gurls" to "Rat Women". Also, why Drake look like a McRib?, & the "Five for Five" Queer Eye to Spice Girls Pipeline. Let's go, team! You can find the article mentioned by Chae re: The Fab Five Here Director/Host/Editor: Asia Mock Join the Patreon, bbs: www.patreon.com/THR313 Email me: thehardrs313@gmail.com Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love, including: Spotify, Apple Podcasts Amazon, iHeartRadio and more @THR313 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/support

    Woah, Black Betty, I'm Back & Black & It's BHM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 32:41


    Ayo! THEYYYYY BACK! I'm alive! YOU ALIVE! WE ALIVE, DAMNIT and it's time to get back to bidness round here! On today's episode I catch y'all up on what's been goings ons, when and where it's been goings on, and what the future goings ons might be for the show. So, get comfy, roll up a lil' somethin' and let's take a ride! Director/Host/Editor: Asia Mock Email me: thehardrs313@gmail.com Find me on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and listen to streaming episodes on all the platforms you love! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/support

    "This Magick Moment" w/ Asia and Lou D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 69:21


    "Here we go. One more time. Everybody's feelin' fine." This week your hosts explore the world of tarot together! Of course there's some DBJ, updates to be heard and, as always, some laughs. Get yaself comfy and cozy up with us! : AND SUPPORT US! You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at: ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠⁠⁠ | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠@thehardrs313 ⁠⁠⁠ | Email us at: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thr313/support

    Not ChickenGate?!?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 73:00


    Oh boy, not we get into our feelings on this episode! Asia and Lou D. get into the nitty-gritty parts of our recent uncoupling. When I say really real, it's so mf forreal. : : You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠⁠ | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok ⁠⁠@thehardrs313⁠⁠ | Email us at: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/support

    "It's giving mulatto AND it's giving a-lot-o" w/ Asia and Lou

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 103:47


    Back again, indeed, & most assuredly on that boo-sh*t! This week features your hosts! (IG:@muh_their & @theysiamock) Gabbing real life things and thoughts on stuff like: Breaking-up! Slavery! RHOSLC! Fighting men! All the exclamation points! MUAH! : You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠ | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok ⁠@thehardrs313⁠ | Email us at: ⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/support

    "The Chair Heard Round the World" w/ M Ahlemseghed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 132:26


    "Lift every chair and swing, til Earth and Heaven ring". This week is a doozy, with 2 hours of convo w/ super special guest educator, musician, and scientist, M Ahlemseghed (IG: @frtlcreativelabs). From the Montgomery Brawl to the sociopolitical shakings across the globe, we go IN. Mount up, friends! : You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  www.patreon.com/thehardrs313 | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok @thehardrs313 | Email us at: thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/support

    "Ready for N*gga Time" w/ Deekah Rox

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 120:05


    "This is a gurl blunt. We only smoke gurl blunts." We got our fellow Negro, Auntie, Muva and return guest Deekah Rox (IG: @deekahrox) on the mic wit it and of course it's nothing but foolishness! From throwbacks feat. Chris Gaines all the way to why Tubi's, "Hoochie Daddies" has a chokehold on the gworls. The absolute range of it all. Support Blickity-Blackness: Show our Auntie, good-sis, and dear friend Deekah some love! They've recently relocated to their dream home with their son and of course we know moving ain't cheap. Throw some mo' at her linked GoFundMe. and US! Be gang-gang and join us on, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for even more foolishness | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thehardrs313 ⁠⁠⁠⁠| We on ⁠YouTube⁠, too! Email us at: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/support

    "When You're Here, You're Scam-ily!" w/ Pheonix aka "sxge"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 110:06


    Like two planes crashing n2 the twin towers we're bringing you back-2-back BANGERS today! (#naurforgot) On this episode we chop it up with Detroit music producer (and Asia's actual nephew-s/o Bianca) Phoenix (IG: @loverboy_.jayy)! The discussion go craaaaazy w/ nods to family ties, music nerdery, Lou's Tarot-Time, looking to the future as a Gen Z human and an AITA reading to shake it up just a lil' bit! LEGGOOOO! Support Blickity-Blackness: Vibe out w/ our Nephew! Check the link for his production, “Moratorium" and follow him on IG for new drops/events! AND SUPPORT US! Get gang-gang and join us on, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for even more foolishness | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thehardrs313 ⁠⁠⁠⁠| We on ⁠YouTube⁠, too! Email us at: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/support

    "You're Gonna Crush It!" w/ Deion Aldridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 92:54


    Much like Mitch "The Glitch" McConnell we froze up for a minute but we back with the jumpoff bbs! This week we chop it up with our ethereal angel; Detroit designer & entrepreneur, Deion Aldridge (IG: @readysetdress/ @crushedvelvetcollection)! Our dazzling rundown includes fashion, (ofc) retrogrades, (Venus in Leo) ain't sh*t menz in DBJ, (there are many) and more- you don't wanna miss it! Support Blickity-Blackness: Definitely get into Deion's fab fashions and content on IG: @readysetdress and @crushedvelvetcollection! AND SUPPORT US! Get gang-gang and join us on, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more foolishness | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thehardrs313 ⁠⁠⁠⁠| We on YouTube, too! Email us at: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/support

    "I'm Just Glasses And Hair on the Round Earth" w/ Meg Feathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 94:02


    BIG KREAMY IN THE HOUSE! This week we've got special guest Meg Feathe (IG: ⁠@Feather_Type) We give range in this episode, chatting still wearing masks and avoiding flat-earthers, men fumbling the bag w/ their insecurities, Lou pulls tarot for a Cancer Szn read, DBJ's OceanGate, the Supreme Court, and student loans and the AI to Aliens existing pipeline. It's time to get funky! Support Black Art by SUPPORTING US! You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠⁠⁠ | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠@thehardrs313 ⁠⁠⁠ | Email us at: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/support

    "Dilute, Dilute, Dilute!" w/ Carolyn Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 87:12


    On this week's episode we've got a real gem in the stu'. Carolyn Baker (IG: @generalbakerinstitute)is not only a community educator and advocate for Black-led liberation, she's a descendant of 2 of Detroit's liberation legacies, General Gordon Baker & Marianne Baker. We discuss the variation of n*gga energy from the Eastside to Westside, OG Southwest Detroit, gender affirming surgery & the scam of "The Plan", and making sure to dilute the Bronner's before putting it anywhere near ya' pum-pum. Enjoy! xoxo. Support Black Business: Support General Baker Institute today w/ a like, share, follow and donation to their website and socials! IG | TikTok AND SUPPORT US! You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠⁠ | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok ⁠⁠@thehardrs313 ⁠⁠ | Email us at: ⁠⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themmefemmesllc/support

    "A Bag of Cheetos or a Birkin?" w/ Dee Mock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 96:41


    It's a big ol' gay family affair in this dancery with super special guest artist, photographer, Pisces Kween, and my brother, Dee! (IG: @eastoflucid) The gworls chat Trump going directly to the prison, our gay origin stories and of course, DBJ. As Lord Beyonce said, "Fan us off, we HOT, HOT, HOT!" on this one. Leggo! Support Black Business: S/O to my incredibly witty, brilliant & talented fellow podcaster, Jill aka (IG: @Dr. Bitchcraft) Peep her podcast, "The Void" (IG: @The VoidPodcast), where she discusses her ongoing existential crisis as a poledancing armchair philosopher. Tune in, it's streaming now on all platforms. AND SUPPORT US! You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠ | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok ⁠@thehardrs313 ⁠ | Email us at: ⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com

    "This Ni**a Eatin' Chips!" w/ CoastWilde

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 102:25


    WARNING. This week's special guest Coast (he/him) is literally eating Hot Cheetos for the first of the episode. Don't like the crinkle? Skip ahead if you're antiBlack. WELCOME BACK, SMORES! The Hard R's chat Detroit fr Detroit fashion model Coast (IG: @coastwilde) loving cats so much/resident house kitten Jonsie enters the chat, OF and showing hole therein, and why Detroit just might be a continental/intercontinental Black fashion Mecca. Let's get weird and keep it that way. Support Black Business: S/O to @blueprint313 for consistently centering incredibly powerful, transformative, and sweaty Black femmes & beats. Bless y'all so much. Follow & support special guest @coastwilde 's musical project “Sonder” | Upcoming show at New Dodge Lounge- June 25th, 2023 | Catch him at Catchella- July 1st, 2023 AND SUPPORT US! You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  ⁠www.patreon.com/thehardrs313⁠ | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok ⁠@thehardrs313 ⁠ | Email us at: ⁠thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Shedding the Toxic Masc w/ Dunner (aka our Hairy Fairy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 114:11


    CW: Mention of s*icide, toxic masculinity, adult language : Lift up ya truck! Throw ya' hands up! And let us hear the party say.....Welcome back to the energy friends! On this weeks episode we have special guest Dunner (IG: @southisheavy) and discuss some pretty righteous perspectives on un-mascing as a life-saving process, the foolishness making DBJ and of course I hit you with an intro croon. Duh. : Support Black Business/Sponsorship: @_djpressure  AND SUPPORT US! You can continue your support of the show by joining, “The Hard R's” Patreon at:  www.patreon.com/thehardrs313 | Be sure to follow us on IG and TikTok @thehardrs313  | Email us at: thehardrs313@gmail.com

    "Conceived Out of Love" w/ Lou D

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 80:35


    Yo, yo, yo, ya' bois are back with a new episode! This week Lou and I discuss May-Mental Health month, how Lou is moving through their father's passing (R.I.P), and how joking through the pain makes life just a bit easier. Get into it! : Support The Hard R's Nation by joining us on  Patreon: | IG:  @thehardrs313   TikTok: @thehardrs313 | YouTube:  @thehardrs313   or send us an email at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    "Just 2 Dudes In Love on Another Manic Monday" w/ Lou D.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 74:25


    "Very Homosexual" w/ Derek C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 108:06


    "IF YA' GOT A PROBLEM? COME SEE US ABOUT IT!" This weeks episode fts. my most fabulously fave white gay, Christian, Derek C. IG: @darek.collard in the studio! Because there's range in us, we dish Mental Health Updates, The Real Housewives UNIVERSE (IYKYK), why Candiance Bassett-Dillard is the come-up Queen AND MVP of RHOP, and of course our Dumb Bitch Juice of the week! Feel us all around you, thickening the air you're breathing and HOP IN! Follow: Black Liturgies at @blackliturgies and Cole Arthur Riley at @colearthurriley Support my Black ass! and The Hard R's Nation: Patreon | IG: @thehardrs313 | Twitter: @thehardrs313 or send us an email at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    "Artificial Nipples" w/ Lou D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 87:19


    It's the Valentine's Day episode and it's getting real Queer in here! This week's episodes got my specialist baby, Lou D. IG: @muh_their in the studio and we're talking bout life updates, what it's like being *Black* and *Gae* and *Mentally Chill*, Black Queer Love (& a little sexy sex). IT'S THE RED LIGHT SPECIAL, Y'ALL! Support the businesses mentioned in the show: @rebelrushcosmetics Patreon | IG: @thehardrs313 | Twitter: @thehardrs313 or send us an email at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    "I Don't Trust No N*gga Named George Santos" w/ Darius aka Owlkyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 95:02


    MOVE OUT THA WAY, B*ITCH, IT'S BLACK HISTORY MONTH! We got a good one for you this week, America with Detroit based visual artist and co/founder of @madeuprecords, Darius (He/Him) aka "OWLKYD" in the studio. This episode we talk mental health, vulnerability and how they impact our art/lives, Darius tells men why they MUST go therapy, and why George Santos and "Bodak Yellow" go together in this weeks DBJ. As Owl says off top, "OFF TO THESE RACISTS!" Yo don't forget to support the good homie Darius by following and supporting him on IG: @OWLKYD and @madeuprecords for updates to his work/music drops, general dopeness! NODRUGZ. Throw some money to the good folks over at @detroitcommunityfridge You can continue your support of the show by joining, "The Hard R's" Patreon at: www.patreon.com/thehardrs313 We on IG and TikTok @thehardrs313 or reach out and send an email to us at: thehardrs313@gmail.com Producer: Lou D. @muh_their Graphic Design: Colleen C. @beanersaurus

    "Frederick Douglass Wasn't Sh*t, Tho (& Cold Pop-Tarts)" w/ SomethingBlue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 90:36


    We back in the building with professional vibe-setter & Detroit DJ, SomethingBlue! This week we chop it up with some fresh squeezed Dumb B*tch Juice, why Frederick Douglass wasn't actually the vibe, and why Black Femmes are they way, truth and light in creating safer spaces for literally everyone. LEZGO! Show some love for SomethingBlue by following them on IG: @somethingblue313 and be sure to peep their stories for updates to all their shows! You can continue your support of the show by joining, "The Hard R's" Patreon at: www.patreon.com/thehardrs313 Be sure to follow us on IG & TikTok @thehardrs313 or send us an email at thehardrs313@gmail.com *audio/video editing: Lou D | logo design/graphic art: Colleen C.*

    "What's a Fart Between Friends?" w/ Chaely C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 96:04


    I hope you missed us, America! T.G.I.F! On this episode of, "The Hard R's" we've got my super special soulmate and return guest Chaely C. in the studio along with their sweet pup, our son, Freddie. Together we take y'all on a magical journey of topics, from (finally) discussing just who The Pee-Pee Poo-Poo Man is, why Chaely is their own DBJ for this week, why Institutions Suck: And Other Elder Millenial Awakenings and of course a shout-out to one of our fave local businesses. Grab ya' friends and LET'S GO! Give my bestie a follow on her IG: @chaelyc and be sure to peep her stories, she shares tons of info about community aid/happenings! Support ya' local Black Budtenders and stop by The House of Mary Jane! Follow them on their IG: @thehouse_of_maryjane You can continue your support of the show by joining the Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehardrs313 Be sure to follow us on IG: @thehardrs313 or send us an email at: thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Brown Licka' Betwixt Two Aunties w/ Deekah Rox.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 92:31


    SPOILER ALERT: We will be discussing AMC's new rendition of, "Interview with the Vampire." YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. : : "The Dusse make the Pussay get Loosay...in such a way." Happy Thursday, yo! This week I interview special guest, Detroit's own Deekah Rox; musician, creator of the Cosmic Slop Music Festival, Certified Mama AND Auntie and all-around bad b*tch. The tea runneth over and we ki about gratitude, Vivica A. Fox's undeniable Black brilliance in, "Independence Day", why Herschal Walker takes DBJ yet again and our mutual obsession with real life New Orleans and AMC's Blickity-Black rendition of Anne Rice's, "Interview with the Vampire". 3, 2, 1, BLACKTION! Support our good sis and neighborhood Auntie by following her on IG: @deekahrox and be sure to DM her for inquiries for professional guitar lessons for you and/or ya' loved ones! You can continue your support of the show by joining, "The Hard R's" Patreon at: www.patreon.com/thehardrs313 Be sure to follow us on IG @thehardrs313 or send us an email at thehardrs313@gmail.com *audio/video editing: Lou D | logo design/graphic art: Colleen C.*

    "Seen, Heard, Felt and Received" w/ Shauntelle Boyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 94:29


    CW: mention of unaliving one's self : "IT GET LIVE IN THIS PUSSY, I'M NOT TALKIN' PERISCOPE!" Welcome back friends! This week I interview special guest Shauntelle Boyer, local Detroiter, healer, podcaster, and all around creative. We talk fashion, millenial healing, Grace Goddamn Jones in the iconic, "Boomerang" and of course all the Dumb B*itch Juice you can handle. TUNE IN AND TURN UP! Support the homie Shauntelle by following her on IG: @shauntelle_boyer and check out their podcast, "Shauntelle Says Podcast" streaming on all the platforms now! You can continue your support of the show by joining, "The Hard R's" Patreon at: www.patreon.com/thehardrs313 Be sure to follow us on IG @thehardrs313 or send us an email at thehardrs313@gmail.com *audio/video editing: Lou D | logo design/graphic art: Colleen C.*

    Uted and Booted w/ Lou D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 75:40


    Weeeee're Baaaaaackkkkk! LONG TIME NO LISTEN, EH! Welcome back to, "The Hard R's" Podcast! This week I interview special guest (and the podcast editor and also my luvah) Lou D! We talk what we've been up to these last few months, who's up for Dumb B*tch Juice, useful application of coconut oil, and so much more. LET'S GO BABY! You can continue your support of the show by joining, "The Hard R's" Patreon at: www.patreon.com/thehardrs313 Be sure to follow us on IG: @thehardrs313 or send us an email at thehardrs313@gmail.com Podcast logo: Colleen C. Podcast editor: Lou D. https://www.patreon.com/thehardrs313/membership https://www.instagram.com/thehardrs313/

    All Music Startin' to Sound Like Detroit Music w/ Robyn Niggas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 114:08


    In the words of my special guest Robyn, "WHAT'S POPPINGTON GANG?!" It's Wednesday and we're back with a brand new episode. I've got one of my most favorite folks on the couch today, Robyn Niggas of @CallYouBackPod! This week we get into celebrating Black greatness at the Oscars, the travesty that continues to be Dentures and the Biracial and why Detroit, MI is like nowhere else in the world. Also BIG UPS TO THE PHILLY BOYS LER AND LIONEL! We need the Philly-Detroit connect! Support Black Business: Be sure to follow and support my homegirl Robyn! Listen to her podcast Call You Back Pod and watch her movie "Last Call" HERE. Follow them on IG @Robyn_Niggas

    We Can't Even Go To the Award Show w/o Getting Licked By A White B*tch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 84:24


    LONG TIME NO SEE! Welcome back to another episode of the show! In advance, this episodes sound is kinda outta whack (GD RETROGRADE) so excuse the drops. BUT WE IN HERE! This week I have super special guest DJ and creative AK on the couch! (IG: ak0000000000000000000000 ) We chop it up about Cara Delevinge being Meg thee Stallion's bottom bitch at the Billboard Music Awards, what it's like being a Black femme DJ in a mostly male dominated space, and more! WE LIVE! Support Black (and Local) Business: You can find AK and all her links thru IG: @ak0000000000000000000000 and on Bandcamp: Ak.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: AK And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter and TikTok (@TheysiaMock) and IG (@thehardrs313) Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Black Femme Dommes FTW w/ Venus Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 65:27


    This episode is dropping late, but better late than never! This week I have the dynamic and lovely artist and performer Venus Moon(@Iam.VenusMoon)! We're on the couch and getting into the goodness with Dumb Bitch Juice (Roe v. Wade), Venus finishing finals, and why Black Femme Dommes are literally saving the world. LEGGO! Support Black (and Local) Business: You can find Venus and all her links thru IG: @Iam.VenusMoon And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter and TikTok (@TheysiaMock) and IG (@thehardrs313) Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Menard's Mischief w/ Sam Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 105:30


    It's Wednesday, you know what time it is! I'm back with another brand new episode of The Hard R's with super special guest Sam Watson! This week we get into some personal updates, Dumb Bitch Juice Astrology Edition and peaceably assembling to burn down Menard's in an act of radical revolution. HERE WE GO! Support Black (and Local) Businesses: You can find Sam on IG: @callistoflockheart 1. Tamika: IG @theedible_gardens/ @webepoppinllc 2. Candice: IG @manish_kickz 3. Peep me and Sam's theater troupe! IG: @ahostofpeople And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter and TikTok (@TheysiaMock) and IG (@thehardrs313) Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Sandy Bread and The Ultimatum w/ Lou D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 115:49


    AYE! Happy Wednesday America, what's good? This week I've got bb special guest Lou D. (@Muh_their) on the couch and we're getting all the way into the werk. We dig into personal updates, OF COURSE Dumb B*tch Juice, and why Netflix's "The Ultimatum" is undeniably one of the messiest shows EVER on TV. *SPOILER ALERT- We talk all about The Ultimatum so if you haven't watched it that's on you.* Support Black Business: You can find Lou D. on IG: (@muh_their) and Twitter: (@TreesBeesK) and be sure to hit them up for your audio and video editing needs! Bianca P. on IG and Twitter: (@rebelrushcosmetics) ICare Chiropractic & Spinal Rehabilitation Center: 18984 Livernois, Detroit, 48221 K on IG: (@shopkoikay) And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter (@TheysiaMock) and IG (@thehardrs313) Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    All Music Startin' to Sound Like Detroit Music w/ Robyn Niggas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 114:00


    In the words of my special guest Robyn, "WHAT'S POPPINGTON GANG?!" It's Wednesday and we're back with a brand new episode. I've got one of my most favorite folks on the couch today, Robyn Niggas of @CallYouBackPod! This week we get into celebrating Black greatness at the Oscars, the travesty that continues to be Dentures and the Biracial and why Detroit, MI is like nowhere else in the world. Also BIG UPS TO THE PHILLY BOYS LER AND LIONEL! We need the Philly-Detroit connect! Support Black Business: Be sure to follow and support my homegirl Robyn! Listen to her podcast Call You Back Pod and watch her movie "Last Call" HERE. Follow them on IG @Robyn_Niggas!

    We Gon' Get Free w/ Fran Lamarre

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 111:13


    Happy Wednesday, yo! Spring has sprung and I'm back with a new episode! This week I've got special guest Franchesca Lamarre (@CatchThisLOVE: Twitter) on and we're diving into loving Black tech, care centered community, and taking a big ol' sip of that Dumb Bitch Juice brought to you by Jane Campion. LET'S GOOOOO!!!! Support Black Business: You can find Fran on Twitter (@CatchThisLOVE) and IG( @FranchescaLamaree). She's also the host of WE GON GET FREE podcast (@WeGonGetFREE) and can be found streaming on all your fave platforms. And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter (@TheysiaMock) and IG (@thehardrs313) Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Slow's Ain't BBQ w/ Sara Aldridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 133:34


    It's that time, angels! We're back this week with a very special guest, Sara Aldridge (owner of @wabisabi313). On this episode we drag the disgrace that is Slow's BBQ (white BBQ in Black Detroit?), beating Greg Abbott and Ronald Reagan's asses in Hell, all the signs of gentrification (bike lanes and dog parks) and more. HOP IN! Support Black Businesses: Sara (and her husband Dima, S/O) run an online resale shop on IG @WabiSabi313. You can also find her personally on IG @ladyfantasticdetroit! And support and follow me, of course! New episodes stream every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Music and ya other fave platforms. Subscribe to my Patreon: patreon.com/thehardrs313 Follow me on IG: @thehardrs313 Email me: thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Being Black Millenials w/ Lee from the D

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 115:08


    Coming atchu on a Friday instead of a Wednesday, what's good fam? Thanks for sticking with me. This week I've got special guest host, podcaster and gamer Lee from the D! We get into all the goody goodness including the beauty and pain of growing up as Black millenials, the roundabout way I discovered what "poppers" are and exploring what exactly lingery is! COME THRU! Support Black Business: Lee hosts/co-hosts his own podcasts including Reality Rewind on all streaming platforms! You can find him on Twitter, TikTok and IG:@leefromthe_D | Nintendo: @avalondet | Playstation: AvalonAltamont And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter, IG, and Youtube @ thehardrs313 Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Jesus Freaks-the Remix w/ Derek Collard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 102:58


    It's Wednesday ya'll, what's good!?!? This week I have THEEE most hilarious special guest, my pal Derek Collard (@darek.collard)! Together we get into all the mess including Flyleaf's profoundly sexual innuendoes, secretly watching "Spice World" as queer Christian youths, and the chokehold ignorance has on some of these white evangelicals! GET INTO IT! Support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter, IG, and Youtube @ thehardrs313 Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Okay but let's get into Rihanna's baby w/ Problematic Black Hottie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 71:15


    It's Wednesday and ya boi is back, still Black and happy to have a special guest with Problematic Black Hottie! This week we get into the importance of maintaining regular diet and exercise, getting hit on in the gym and HOLY SHIT RIHANNA IS PREGNANT! Let's go babies! Let's support PBH! Tag @ ProblematicBlackHottie on all platforms and get into the Patreon HERE. And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter, IG, and Youtube @ thehardrs313 Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Damn, R.I.P. Milltown Mel w/ Me, Asia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 55:40


    ALL GAS, NO BRAKES! Happy Wednesday, friends! This week we've got just me in the booth flying solo. I'm talking about the death of a legendary groundhog, Milltown Mel, as well as Rihanna's Royal Baby and my rising concern about this Ukraine occupancy by ol' Dentures and the Bi-Racial. Let's go! And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter, IG, and Youtube @ thehardrs313 Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    "Healing yourself is not a crime" w/ Mrs. Vicius

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 66:02


    ***PLEASE NOTE: MRS. VICIUS IS A HOLISTIC HEALER, NOT A DOCTOR. THIS DISCUSSION IS HER AND MY OPINIONS ON THE MEDICINE. THANK YOU.***What's Poppington, pals? Today I've got healer and Black Psychonaut Advocate Mrs. Vicius on the couch and we're sipping all the *tea* while spilling some too. We get into the legalization of psilocybin mushrooms (and all the benefits of use), our thoughts on Tucker Carlson's bizarre sexual rant about a piece of candy, and more. GET INTO IT, YUH! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES! 1. Mrs. Vicius | IG: @mrs_vicius_ And support me, of course! Follow me on Twitter, IG, and Youtube @ thehardrs313 Email me at thehardrs313@gmail.com

    Transitions in a Trader Joe's w/ Lou D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 69:14


    Hey ya'll, sorry for the delay but we in here! This week I've got special guest (& lover) Lou D. *insert kissy noises* We get into all the revolutionary changes including Lou starting hormone therapy, me ending my relationship with gluten and the grossness that lies in Whose MF Manz Is This Anyway? IT'S AMORE!

    Kombucha Kweens w/ Bianca P

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 85:27


    Happy Wednesday, fam! I've got special guest (and my literal sister) Bianca P. on the couch this week. We get into kombucha, bringing booty wipes to work, owing small businesses, being water sign siblings and so much more. Honestly, this one is wild, hang on to your butts! Be sure to check out Rebel Rush Cosmetics, too! Bianca handcrafts skincare and makeup designed especially for those with sensitive skin/allergies. Her products are cruelty free and made with love! Support Black femmes, yo!

    Lift Every Motherf*cking Voice w/ Meg Feathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 80:17


    It's the New Year, ya'll! We in 2022 asf. On this week's episode I've got my dear comrade Meg Feathe. We talk the Black National Anthem, Betty White, the importance of community dick, and committing ourselves to a fully fledged communist praxis. GET SOME!

    F*ck the Forum w/ Carolyn Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 75:21


    What's good, gang? This week I have special guest Carolyn Baker from the General Baker Institute! We chop it up about shooting crossbows, coaching sportsteams, and the necessity of intergenerational education for a more unified and hopeful revolutionary future. Let's get it!

    She's my bi-racial girl w/ Riley G

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 56:32


    Ya'll. Ya'll. Ya'll. I'm beyond pumped. This week I've got none other than my kid, Riley as a guest on the show! We talk about pre-teen angst and anxiety, being "Madden Girls" and growing up in this nightmarescape known as the United States. HOP TF IN.

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