Two brothers and their colorful perspectives on everything from pop culture to politics, and all that may lie in between. Grab a cup, pop a squat, and join them on their journey through the ever-changing landscape of adult life. They're serving the tea.
The twenty-fourth sip. The boys discuss past friendships and explore the difficulties that come with retaining friendships, why making friends can be hard, and why retaining friendships can be even more challenging. Bombs are dropped, and bitches are come for. Clutch your pearls for this one, y'all! Cinnamon spiced tea is served.
The twenty-third sip. The boys discuss the pandemic known as COVID-19, coronavirus. We give an update on how we are doing with the quarantine, touch on how others are doing with the quarantine and their opinions about the pandemic, and shed some light on the ignorance of privilege in times like this. It is always astounding how doing preventative measures for the greater good is an inconvenience for some. This episode we won't be sipping tea, but instead sipping on some emergen-C. Stay healthy and enjoy listening!
The twenty-second sip. The boys discuss their experiences with coworkers over the years. Some experiences were positive, some a bit dark, and some exposed how truly inconsiderate people can be in work environments. People should be able to go to work, build collaborative relationships and not step on each others toes or throw anyone under the bus right? Maybe in an ideal world and certainly not with our experiences haha. Herbal tea with a dash of honey is served.
The twenty-first sip. The boys answer your questions! They discuss Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union's trans daughter Zaya Wade, their refreshing, overwhelming support for her, and the issue around a child's freedom of expression and thought. Rapper Boosie takes to Instagram for a very ridiculous rant. Rickey Smiley makes a couple ignorant remarks. The difference between sexuality and gender identity seems to confuse people. Hot lemon tea is served.
The twentieth sip. The boys continue the conversation about past relationships, discuss different kinds of relationships people enter into, and more. Is there still a stigma around interracial relationships? Are open relationships more prevalent than we think in heteronormative settings? Prepare for laughs and as always thought provoking conversation. Lipton lemon tea is served.
The nineteenth sip. The boys discuss the recent Molson Coors shooting, their perspective as employees, and the issue of racism within the workplace. What a way to close out Black History Month. Piping hot tea is served.
The eighteenth sip. In honor of Black History Month, we felt it was appropriate to have an in-depth experience on the "black experience" through our eyes. We both touch on personal stories of first hand racism, differences in treatment across various aspects, and touching on a few moments in history and how they've improved or gotten worse with time. Will we as a society ever truly be in a place to learn from history? Can empathy be obtained by members of the outside communities to open the door for finding middle ground? All these and more are discussed in this episode. Buckle up for a thought provoking tea session (our longest yet!). Black tea with a splash of honey is served.
The seventeenth sip. In this two-part series, the boys discuss Deston's past long-term relationship and the ugly truth he discovered about it. They also touch on why finding a new relationship might be difficult. What does romantic love feel like? Where do you go from betrayal? Hot tea is served.
The sixteenth sip. In this episode, the boys discuss the controversial coming out story of beauty YouTuber NikkieTutotirals. Also highlighted is the notion of "success within controversy", how beauty gurus on YouTube amass the following and influence they achieve. What's real and what's fake? Are real life struggles being pimped out for monetary gain? Who on the platform is genuine versus playing the game? Take the plunge with us as we explore these angles behind the blackmail scandal heard around the world. Earl Grey Tea is served.
The fifteenth sip. The boys are back and kick off 2020 with a bang! Today's episode is out on Deston's birthday! Jillian Michaels spits some truth and some people think she is attacking Lizzo. The hosts of The Real perpetuate a dangerous narrative. A black man celebrates his body while other black men come for him. Adele's recent weight loss sparks questions. Inclusivity is on the rise, but the line is nowhere to be found. Hot Vanilla tea is served.
The fourteenth sip, season 1 finale is here! The boys discuss the end of the year and the end of a whirlwind of a decade. Highs and lows are mentioned as well as optimistic visions for the future. The foundation has been set so that all endeavors can be achieved. Sweet Tangerine tea is served.
The thirteenth sip. The boys discuss some of the movies they've seen from 2019. Which ones stood out? Which ones missed the mark? Which ones were overrated? Which ones provided a cultural shift? All these and more discussed in this week's episode. Iced tea with lemon is served.
The twelfth sip. An imaginary fish makes a big splash in an ocean of controversy. A small comment sparks a complex conversation. The boys discuss Disney's choice to cast Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid" and why it isn't an issue, the difficulty of diversity and inclusion in film, colorism in Asia and anime, and "black washing" in Hollywood. White tea is served.
The eleventh sip. The boys share embarrassing tales of trying to find love, hookups, and the like through the confusing trenches of dating apps. Is dating online better than meeting someone in person? Are these apps cursed from people truly finding what they desire due to the premise of the apps in question? All things discussed in this jaw dropping episode. Hot cinnamon spice tea is served.
The tenth sip. The boys discuss the recent American Music Awards. Selena Gomez keeps her track record of INTERESTING performances going strong. Halsey makes a very strange speech. Taylor Swift is celebrated, and light is brought to the darkness of the music industry. Bitter tea is served.
The ninth sip. The boys continue the conversation about the cultural movement, #MeToo, and dive into the darker side of things. We discuss the public instances of predatory behavior from the likes of Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrews, and R. Kelly. This leads to a very revealing and transparent story that hits home in real ways of how sexual abuse and assault resonates in even the most desolate of areas. Jasmine tea is served.
The eighth sip. The boys share their perspective on the cultural movement, #MeToo, and ponder the questions it poses: Is it really for all women? Where are the lines, or have they even been drawn? Gender equality holds chivalry at gunpoint, but will the trigger be pulled? Cinnamon tea is served.
The seventh sip. T.I. makes an unsettling confession. The boys discuss its implications, the importance of sex education, and the necessity for the redefinition of gender roles. The true definition of a hoe. Oolong tea is served.
The sixth sip. Pop culture comes into the mix of things. The boys spill the tea on the impact of self confidence, the lies we tell ourselves and others to justify our actions, and stories are shared about friendships gone bad. Passion flower tea is served.
The fifth sip. The boys share their respective coming out stories. Revelations are made, untold events are shared. A sense of knowing you are not alone is developed. Green tea is served.
The fourth sip. The murder of passions. The vice-grip of control. The consequences of loneliness. The many faces of anxiety. The devastation of self-hatred. The dark side of good intentions. The boys open up. Chamomile tea is served.
The third sip. The boys divulge their summer vacations. MomoCon 2019 shenanigans. Foreign lands and foreign dick. The Lizzie McGuire Experience. Café con Leche is served.
The second sip. The boys dive right into current events. Someone blows the whistle. Nancy Pelosi makes an announcement. President Trump decries the lies. Peach tea is served.
The first sip. The boys extend their welcome. NFL player comes out and race comes in. The challenges of living your truth in a "straight", male-dominated environment, and the backlash from enemies, some of whom were once your biggest allies.
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