Ashleigh grew up watching Girlfriends. Edwin started watching because Ashleigh asked him to. And here we are, 17+ years later from the show's premiere, discussing it and the timely topics brought to us by Mara Brock Akil. Listen as we reflect on Joan, Toni, Lynn, Maya, and William and their lives an…
Through Thick & Thin: The Ultimate Girlfriends Podcast
Joan won’t let Lynn thrive and William wants Yvonne to get some friends, more specifically, his friends. We talk about all of this and more! Girlfriends – The Declaration of Lynndependence – Season 1, Episode 17 Aired: March 5, 2001 You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spreaker and Google Play. Please rate, comment, share … Continue reading "The Declaration of Lynndependence (S1E17)"
After a 7 month hiatus, we are back. We’re talking about being a black woman in the workplace and the challenges that come with that. Let’s get into it! Girlfriends – Friends, Colleagues, Brothers – Season 1, Episode 16 Aired: February 26, 2001 You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spreaker and Google Play. Please rate, … Continue reading "Friends, Colleagues, Brothers (S1E16)"
There’s a difference between making love and smashing. And Mara Brock Akil brought our former Surgeon General to discuss fibroids and we talk about how having fibroids hits close to home and affects our community. Girlfriends – Old Dog – Season 1, Episode 15 Aired: February 19, 2001 You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, … Continue reading "Old Dog (S1E15)"
This episode answers the shipping potential of Joan and Davis. Will they? Won’t they? Girlfriends – Bad Timing – Season 1, Episode 14 Aired: February 19, 2001 You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spreaker and Google Play. Please rate, comment, share with friends. Let’s make this as great as it can be. Follow us … Continue reading "Bad Timing (S1E14)"
Joan realizes her perfect man isn’t that perfect after all. And Yvonne is telling the world about what William is working with. A bit much, tbh. Sex addiction is a real thing! Girlfriends – They Gotta Have It – Season 1, Episode 13 Aired: February 5, 2001 You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spreaker … Continue reading "They Gotta Have It (S1E13)"
The girls and William wrote down the traits they want in a mate and some were more aggressive than others. Like, Joan chasing down Shawn at the art gallery. Toni ran into old flame thang Greg and started feeling all of the ways. We get into it! Girlfriends – The List – Season 1, Episode … Continue reading "The List (S1E12)"
Professional philanders and side hustles are being discussed on this episode. Joan’s new man that she met at work (IKR) has a wife? Or is it Toni’s bae? Lynn found her entrepreneurial stride in jewelry making and it potentially saved several lives. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACEE ELLIS ROSS! Girlfriends – The Importance of Being Frank – … Continue reading "The Importance of Being Frank (S1E11)"
Joan joans Maya’s renewal ceremony. Toni hates it when Black men don’t date Black so she’s going to fix that. We’re talking interracial relationships, how weddings end, not really knowing your friends, admitting Darnell cheated, being classist & egregious, and so much more! Girlfriends – Never a Bridesmaid – Season 1, Episode 10 Aired: Nov … Continue reading "Never a Bridesmaid (S1E10)"
We’re talking fried turkey, the (almost) relations of Preston C. Hall, Davis FTW, renewing of vows, favorite Thanksgiving sides, meeting Kelsey Grammer, and Friendsgiving in this episode of Through Thick & Thin. Girlfriends – Fried Turkey – Season 1, Episode 9 Aired: Nov 20, 2000 You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spreaker and Google … Continue reading "Fried Turkey (S1E9)"
Is Joan pregnant? Her girlfriends and William surround her during this time of need. We’re also talking reality tv, miscarriages, that “I’m late” text, and so much more. Girlfriends – Pregnant Pause – Season 1, Episode 8 Aired: Nov 13, 2000 You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spreaker and Google Play. Please rate, comment, … Continue reading "Pregnant Pause (S1E8)"