The Real Hoodwives of Chicago

Join me and all my wonderful friends, as we take it from "podcast" to "talk show". Celebrating my 25th birthday and the podcast's 3rd birthday, we read reflecting prompts, shave my head, and have a grand toast to close the season! Give me a follow @laurenlikepolo And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing! #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune in for our debate on Preacher Kids' freakiness, the places we get down, and the talents that gets us there. Be sure to follow and support David Blair II @davidblairmusic And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing! #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune is as mercury retrograde joins our quick chat. We catch up on the couch and talk future plans. Be sure to follow Jaz Starr @__jazstarr And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing! #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join me as I stay at home and unpack, while I pack my bags for the mountains. Be sure to follow and support me @laurenlikepolo. Follow us @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing! #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune in as we discuss moving up, the industry, and it's downfalls. Make sure you support Elton @elton.aura. Give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing! #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune in for our discussion on roles we identify with, body autonomy in the industry, and tropes we've seen enough of. Make sure you follow Daniel Kyri @danielkyri And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing! #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join me on my couch as I talk the heavy loads, and the recent heartbreaks. Make sure you follow us @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing! #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Don't trip and podcast! Or do! Join us for our elated conversation, while talking about the pleasures of laughter and feeling good. Make sure you follow Max @searchingformax And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing! #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune in for my hot takes on my trip to Miami, the ballroom scene's inclusivity, and what I learned. Make sure you give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing. #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Let's catch up with Niq James, as we discuss blk women' success, body dysphoria, and aphrodisiacs. Follow and support Niq: @niqjames Follow and support us: @hoodwivesofchi #whatsyouthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join us for a conversation on homeless LGBTQ+ youth, confidence, and ballroom protocol. Follow and support Mauva Belle: @itzbeauty2k14 Support and follow us: @hoodwivesofchi #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join us on for a #PrideMonth kick-off, with a thorough insight on the blk-radicalism and healing, LGBTQ liberation, and Vogue/House community. follow and support: @benjifemini follow and support us: @hoodwivesofchi/@laurenlikepolo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune in for our talk on therapy, personality differences, and the respect for women in music. follow and support: @lavangogh follow and support us: @hoodwivesofchi/@laurenlikepolo #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune for discussions on COVID Vaccine and our communities, finding your sound in music, and pegging. follow and support SomberTones: @sombertones follow and support us: @hoodwivesofchi/@laurenlikepolo #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune in as we discuss postpartum help, balancing multitudes, and entrepreneurship. Follow Mo G @gotothemo #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join us as we discuss new music, branding "411", and closure as an act of resistance. Follow Drea The Vibe Dealer @dreathevibedealer & @vibesuppliesshop #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune in to hear us talk protest P's & Q's, sobriety, and systemic violence on women. follow Mohawk Johnson @mohavvkjohnson & @freemyniggamohawk #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Tune in to hear us talk sensual rapping, dating as well-known artists, and blk-fatherhood. #whatsyourthotjuice - follow Qari: @chicagoqari --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join us for a workshop inspired by Niq James' most recent workshop series featured ‘@niqjames' on Instagram. Leading prompt: “what have you lost?” lists: 1. things you have lost? 2. things you have let go of? 3. things you are forgetful of? 4. memories you share with lost things? 5. things you feel guilty about losing? 6. what have you forgiven yourself for losing? 7. things you are proud of letting go? prompt: 1. write a poem honoring a lost thing. 2. write a celebration poem for letting something go. poems featured in this episode: “the mother” by Gwendolyn Brooks (as found in Selected Poems, 1963.) (audio reading courtesy of @poetryfoundation) “One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop (as found in the Complete Poems 1926-1979) #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join us for a check in and writing session in honor of “Easter Sunday Dinner.” lists: 1. list of comfort foods/drinks/treats? 2. who do these dishes belong to? who are the chefs/makers of your family? 3. who are the characters of your family partaking in these homemade fixing 4. feelings/memories connected with these homemade fixings? prompts: write a poem for the prepping of one of your favorite homemade fixings? write an ode to one of your favorite homemade fixings? poems heard in this episode: “cutting greens” by Lucille Clifton (as found in The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton; reprinted & republished by BOA Editions, Ltd. 1987/2015) (audio reading courtesy of Poetry Foundation, read by Lucille Clifton) “Ode to Kool-Aid” by Marcus Jackson (as found in Neighborhood Register; Cavankerry Press, 2011) #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join us for a check in and writing session. lists: 1. things you have always been curious about the beginning of? 2. things of your home/neighborhood that have always been there? 3. rituals/traditions of where you're from? 4. myths/tales/urban legends from your upbringing? 5. things you love and are very familiar with? prompts: write a genesis poem or an origin story. poems heard in this episode: “prelude” by Nate Marshall (as found in Wild Hundreds; published by University of Pittsburg Press, 2015) “My House” performed by Chuck Roberts (by Rhythm Controll, 1987) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Join us for a check in and writing session. 1. what parts of home make you feel connected to the world? 2. how do you prepare yourself at home? 3. what are some rituals/daily actions you have been doing? 4. who does your home protect you from? 5. what parts of the world do you keep outside of your home? 6. what parts of your home are you ready to explore? prompts: write a conjuring for yourself/blessing to come/your home. write a portrait of yourself as a body of land/your home. poems heard in this episode: “what I mean when I say I'm sharpening my oyster knife” by Eve L. Ewing (as found in Electric Arches; published by Haymarket Books 2017.) “Let Me Handle My Business, Damn” by Morgan Parker (as found in There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé; published by Tin House Books 2017.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Kenn is a bad bitch.” “Onyx uses they/them and believes knee grows are the best.” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

MFnMelo, also known as “Muhfuckin, if ya nasty!”, is a Westside artist, apart of the rap collective Pivot Gang! Tho he's most known for his way with words, he is also the self proclaimed “Uncle Daddy” due to his hand in raising his nephew. Either rapping or taking care of those around him, there's no doubt “Everybody Eats!” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Ace da Vinci. #SevenDayHigh. SmartMouf Ent. HEAVYYY!” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“From the 7-5 to the Westside, richienough is a singin, rappin, writin, healin, queerin Black man. Here to make you feel your worth and show ya teeth, richienough is shovin through excuse him, please.” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

"E'mon Lauren is the creator and host of “The Real Hoodwives of Chicago”. She is author of “COMMANDO” and was titled Chicago's first Youth Poet Laureate. Reaching her Jordan year and 1 year anniversary of her podcast, she continues to bless this spicy city, with all her saucy ways." #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Matt Muse, a rapper & producer from Chicago. Released his debut album Love & Nappyness, on August 9, 2019.” “[fem]dot.dilla.delacreme. writer by nature, rapper by craft.” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Toaster is taller than your daddy.” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Shawnee Dez aka Auntie Ladybug, is a singer/songwriter, youth worker, and multi-dimensional creative. She hones all the tools in her toolkit to prove that niggas is and have always been, dynamic.  #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

Akenya is a multi-genre singer, pianist, composer, and arranger from Chicago. She has been featured on many of the city's leading artists from Chance the Rapper to Mavis Staples. She is currently working on her first full length project, “Moon in the 4th”. #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

"greenSLLIME got money. greenSLLIME got weed." #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Loona Dae” Parks is a singer/songwriter, producer hailing from St. Louis (no Missouri because they don't really claim Missouri, but you get it). Since starting her journey in Chicago in 2010, this midwest transplant has garnered quite the resume from singing with Chicago gospel mass choir to being front lady for an all-girl band, to traveling as a background vocalist. Dae started her solo journey in 2016 with her first, self-produced EP “Phases” and recently followed up with her latest offering “Moonflower”. #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Ambi Lyrics is a Gemini with a sex drive & picky tastebuds. She's just tryna get money with her woodle, while they fuck all over the world, as she falls asleep on her booty cheeks. Oh yea, she'll eat everything if shorty vegan.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Raych Jackson is a writer, educator, performer and ass connoisseur from Chicago. From hilarious pieces about masturbation to satire on menstruation, Raych sees humor in the awkward times. Her debut collection of poetry Even the Saints Audition is forthcoming from Button Poetry. She is the cofounder of Big Kid Slam, a monthly adult poetry slam with nostalgic fun and prizes. You can catch her around Chicago trying to convince people to get their ass ate just ONCE.” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

 ”Affectionally known as the Voice of the Streets—Vicki Street is an emcee, DJ, content creator and personality extraordinaire.  Voted Class Clown in high school and Best Host during college—it's no wonder why the streets love her. Stay tuned for @TheVickiStreetShow coming this summer.” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

"Demi Christi is a Painter/ Photographer from the South Side of Chicago. She believes, as an artist, it is our responsibility to create societies' collective memory. Demi isn't really a drinker, but on occasion, her "thot juice" is anything dark. She usually prefers beer." #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

"Nothing is more important to L11 than merging sex positivity, empowerment , and bad bitch motivation in her music and everyday life. Producing, engineering and mastering, and working for herself has really taught her the essence of Good Pussy Energy." #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

"ThoughtPoet is a photographer and writer from the Chatham and Burnside area. His photos show melancholy, and—above all—his love for the black and brown people of Chicago and beyond." #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

"Creative plug. Xavier's OG. Muse. Probably your favorites' favorite. Or your haters' most hated." #whatsyouthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Shannon Matesky is an actress, writer, director, producer & BEAST!” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Chi Blu is from the Englewood side of Chicago. Gender pronouns he/him/joe/folks. Englewood bred. Teaching Artist, Performance Artist, Creative Artist. Pull out game weak asf. Buy him a dominos pizza and he going going!” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

 “Kahrion is 23 from the west side of the city. a young hustler coming up on an independent grind making real music & culture.” *newest project drops tonight!*  “Jimmy Hood (Frsh Waters) is a westside cat rapper/poet. 6pc wing dinner typa nigga.” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

" Jasmine A Barber, also known as the rapper J Bambii, is an artist, educator, tarot reader, and cartoon lover from the Southside of Chicago.  She is the founder and creator of the Brown Skin Lady Show & the community healing initiative known as Come Together. Jasmine has also released a rap tape  called "RETROGRADE" under her alias, and she is currently working on more community centered events." #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

"CaSera Heining, best known as DJ Ca$h Era, is an internationally recognized performer and the Official DJ for Young Chicago Authors Louder Than A Bomb — Chicago's largest youth poetry festival. Completing her College B.A. in Radio Broadcasting, and minor in video production, at Columbia College Chicago in May of 2017; CaSera is now a Producer at 720AM WGN Radio and can be seen performing all throughout the Chicagoland area including Soho House Chicago, Ace Hotel Chicago, Trap House Chicago, and many more venues." #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

“Jesse 5000k is an alien from Nebulan, sent here with love, to freak the minds.” #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support

 "Niq is a PYT, who sometimes needs some tinder lovin' care, and is always a scholar-artist-advocate; baking the best chocolate chip cookies and pursing joy."  "Kush is a pink bed mermaid visiting from the year 1998. A Leo-Aquarius stargirl who stays reading her diary to somebody. Sometimes, she writes poems." #whatsyourthotjuice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi/support