Two Wise Jawns

It's getting, scary? There's a primal division happening in our nation. What's the foundational chasm? What's the cause of the apparent discontent? Why are "conservatives" seemingly more acutely purpose-driven to a singular value-system in a way that "liberals" appear to not be? What is the "conservative" value-system? Who are their modern-day role models? What does it mean to be Republican? To be Democrat? What is America's unifying value system? Is there one? Is it unifying -- was it ever meant to be, truly? Since our last recording there have been heinous acts of mass gun violence perpetrated against Black elders in Buffalo, New York, elementary school children in Uvalde, Texas, as well as instances of indiscriminate neighborhood gun violence across the country. It's devastating. In this episode we attempt to understand some of the "how," "why," and "what now." Stay strong jawns. Recorded Saturday, May 21, 2022.

A hot topics rundown you know you wished someone deep-dived the way you liked. Don't fear. You favorite jawns are here. From The Oscars to Thr Grammy's to "the slap" to BLM scandal.

Episode 80 fresh off the presses delving into "the manosphere" à la the infamous Fresh & Fit Podcast. We previously discussed the state of dating among the straights in episode 76 and now we are deep-diving into the content and lives of probably the biggest and most problematic men in the dating podcasting space: Fresh & Fit, a podcast co-hosted by Myron Gaines and Walter Weekes. Their podcast and platform is aimed at helping men navigate women, fitness, and finances. They host podcasts and produce content on these topics for YouTube and Patreon, and offer coaching on social media and dating. While these two have mastered the art of going viral, their perspective on women and dating is kinda myopic and not conducive to helping any man successfully connect with the woman he desires. We promise *balance* is most fulfilling. Tune in if you're curious about two old broads' perspectives on this rather contentious subject... take our red pill!!! In this episode, we also chat about the Russia Ukraine conflict, Kanye, Joe Rogan, The Batman, and Florida/Texas LGBT policy. Recorded March 2022.

WHAT A YEAR. It's been a minute, but the panny had your favorite jawns in its grips! In this episode, we talk about some of that. And specifically about the role of friendships and community in the adult (30+) phase of our lives -- our experiences and realizations with loneliness, isolation, disconnectedness, etc. Let's get a little vulnerable Let us know how you feel on Twitter, IG, email. We appreciate your engagement and feedback... and reprimand -- keep us in line! HOT TOPICS: - Rest well Andre Leon Talley, as well as, Bob Saget, Betty White, Ronnie Spector, and Sidney Poitier. - Kanye West and Julia Fox are spectacle. - Britney Spears check-in. - Black Hollywood sees Meagan Good and Devon Franklin, and Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa evolve into the next chapter #Divorce Recorded Thursday, January 20, 2022.

We're taking a break from our "Uncomfortable Truths" series to discuss a thought politic permeating the news cycle for some time now: CRITICAL RACE THEORY. Dun dun dun... What is it? Why are politicians, cable talking heads, and all in-between discussing it so readily? Why is there such backlash? Where did the term come from? Why is it resulting in myriad interpretations and misrepresentations? And more! Critical race theory is a legal framework developed at Harvard Law School circa late 70s via legal scholars Derrick Bell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Richard Delgado, among others. It uncovers the intersections that exist between racial prejudice and legal systems/policies. Lucky for our loyal listenrs, Shan is a lawyer, so we can break it down. HOT TOPICS: - The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics ensue in 2021. Shan is over the moon because Jamaica does Jamaica tings in track & field. - Billionaires go to space while their ex-wives try to reverse wealth inequity. - Morg's girls Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Weisz, and Florence Pugh PERFORMED in Black Widow! ScarJo will sue Disney all the same. - DaBaby is childish. This is why we're team Lil Nas X. - Virgil Abloh is awarded a seat at the LVMH table. Somewhere Kanye is shaking while reworking Donda. Editor's Correction: Post-production The Jawns learned that Simone Biles did in fact compete in and win bronze for her performance in the women's balance beam after pulling out of other events at the Tokyo Olympics, citing mental health issues. Recorded Monday, August 2, 2021.

In episode 77 we're digging into Uncomfortable Truth #4! UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we're getting UNCOMFORTABLE! UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: You're Probably Not Beautiful What is beauty? It is the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit; exciting/arousing aesthetic pleasure. Hm. In today's episode, we level-set and honor the divergent experiences of those across the beauty spectrum. From those who absolutely align with "the beauty standard" to those who meet "the status quo" and to those who are many deviations below what "aesthetically titillates" the masses. Where you fall on that spectrum absolutely affects your level of desirability, not only in romantic entanglements but also in friendships, in professional opportunities, in your everyday experience receiving smiles on the street, or feeling utterly invisible to everyone with whom you interact. These intersections of beauty liaise racism, to featurism, to hair texture-ism, to colorism, to what "Black Pillers" of the manosphere have coined as "lookism," to ableism, to fatphobia, to height-ism, and to all in-between. "nah. ugly has always been a violent construct. Those deemed as ugly are oppressed people. So dark skinned people, Disabled people, disfigured/burnt people, little people etc. Ugly people have been subjected to state sanctioned violence including the death penalty" -- @obaa_boni/Twitter We're seemingly on pulse as David Brooks of the New York Times recently published an article, "Why is it okay to be mean to the ugly?" Short answer: It is not. But, hold on tight we're going to explore why it happens! And perhaps, the privileges associated with being "pretty/handsome." HOT TOPICS: - Biden signs Juneteenth bill in the midst of a quarter of the country's states canceling the study of "critical race theory" ...hm. - NBA Playoffs -- damn you Sixers! - High on the Hog documentary series on Netflix detailing the history of African American foodways and cuisine is fantastic. - Supreme Court vs. Philadelphia vs. Catholic Adoption Agency vs. Gay Rights - In The Heights has unnerved the Afro-Latino Black-Latino community. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is OBSCENE! And the voice for those who have been "canceled." One day the Two Wise Jawns will duel her and Candance Owens in a "Black girl hot take-off"! * We inadvertently refer to Akwaeke Emezi as she/her on the episode. We want to acknowledge that their pronouns are they/them. * Also, if you happen to listen Demi Lovato... sorry as well! Recorded Thursday, June 17, 2021.

In episode 76 let's call an audible and highlight that in 2021 there seems to be an apparent chasm in male and female romantic and/or interpersonal relationships. Not for all, but for an acute many. UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE! UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: After looking at the landscape of “experts” in the online dating sphere and the discussions about dating online we have come to the conclusion that straight people are struggling. Is it the inherent dimorphism of the hoomans? Is it the lack of empathy on all sides? Is it biological imperatives? Is it lack of incentives? Is it unrealistic expectations? Is it "it is what it is"? From YouTube dating coaches such as Kevin Samuels to manosphere deep forums like The Red Pill to Twitter clapbacks of "pick mes" and "simps" to the ladies of Reddit indulging Female Dating Strategy threads, the world of dating and attracting a mate has become more convoluted than ever for a plentiful many. You know we Two Wise Jawns are here to unpack the "why." We're millennials so our frame of reference focuses there -- Gen Z listeners hit up Tik Tok for more relatable content :) HOT TOPICS: - Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99, which is impressive because he looked about 187. - Rest in Power DMX. - The Derek Chauvin trail continues. - Khole Kardashian and unrealistic beauty standards. - Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors is a Marxist living the luxe life! - Deshaun Watson did whatever they said he did. Recorded Sunday, April 11, 2021.

In episode 76 we'll be chatting about how comfortable we should be in professional settings. UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE! UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: How much of your whole self should you bring to the workplace? HOT TOPICS: - Suez Canal bottleneck was a fun 1600s moment, ya know. - Vaccines on the rise, and sadly, so are mass shootings -- Atlanta, Boulder, etc, - Amazon News adopted a sassy Twitter persona... - Lil Nas X is the pop girl we've been waiting for! - Derrick Jaxn (Jackson), Quavo & Saweetie... cheating galore! Recorded Saturday, March 27, 2021.

We're not right. We've left you hanging for far too long. But we are alive and well and kicking off our 2021 with a series of episodes we're calling "Uncomfortable Truths." UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE! UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: Your privilege comes at a cost. In episode 74 we'll be chatting about what it means when the oppressed becomes the oppressor, and how one can be both at once. HOT TOPICS: - Oprah clarifying clarifyingly with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - Piers Morgan unraveled as a result - The House Democrats passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill - Andra Day channeled Billie Holiday and won the things! - Prayers over Calabasas (Wyoming) for our brother in cray Kanye Recorded Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

2020 holiday season is here and, wow, what a year. We'll see you in 2021! In the meantime let's politic politics. Let's go Joe! Recorded Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Vote by Tuesday, November 3, 2020 -- candidates, issues, policies -- the power is yours! And in HBO's Lovecraft Country, the power is... the whites! But not for long! In this episode, we recap the season and the monsters... in all of us. We speak the names of Letitia "Leti" Lewis, Atticus "Tic" Freeman, Hippolyta Freeman, Diana Freeman, Ruby Baptiste, Montrose Freeman, Ji-Ah, and Christina Braithwhite! Twitter called Lovecraft "Stranger Things: Brown vs. Board of Education" and while a ridiculous description, it's deliciously apt. HOT TOPICS: - Paris Hilton's documentary on Youtube This Is Paris is insightful. - ELECTION, ELECTION, ELECTION - Police brutality is a global issue. #ENDSars in Nigeria. - Adele on SNL - Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion Recorded Sunday, October 25, 2020.

The Two Wise Jawns recap season one of HBO Max's / BBC One's "I May Destroy You." Michaela Coel's creation liaises the equivocal intersections of assault, blame, guilt, harm, entitlement, ignorance, intimacy, forgiveness, nuance, and more. We chat about it... join us! HOT TOPICS: - Wildfires consume the West! Can Morgan breathe??? - Belcalis be free! #FarewellOffset - Elder sisterwomens Verzuz with Patti, Gladys, Dionne, and St. John's pantsuits. - Maïmouna Doucouré's "Mignonnes," or "Cuties," as it's named on American Netflix, has met controversy. The jawns unpack if it's dissimilar from Lifetime's "Bring It!" or even a movie like "Good Boys." - The jawns follow-up with Caster Semenya's story. Semenya lost her appeal against World Athletics, setting a precedent for perceived intersex and/or trans athletes going forward. - On that note, JK Rowling (Robert Galbraith) has doubled down on TERF carrying on. - Ahead of Bisexual Awareness Week, former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and his wife R. Jai Gillum discuss their complicated year on Tamron Hall. - Breonna Taylor civil suit settlement of $12 million is the largest for the city of Louisville, KY, and includes reforms. Recorded Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

In between staycations and vacations, Shannon and Morgan wanted to delight you all with a more light-hearted episode focused on current events. We are themeLESS on today. But providing laughs and spicy takes nonetheless. It's HOT TOPICS: - Kamala Harris is the democratic VP nominee, meanwhile, Kanye West still thinks he has a chance at POTUS? - USPS is conveniently unraveling amidst Trump scandal. - Moesha and Frank are testing us on Netflix! - Tragic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. - #WAP x Cardi B + Meg THEE. - Beyonce is on a journey via Black is King is lovely. Thanks for listening, and as always, like, rate, share, subscribe, be jawns! Recorded Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

This is a special episode! Morgan and Shannon invite Andrea J. Ritchie and Kassandra Frederique to chat about prison abolition, policing, and some light reminiscing about our bond as Black female Cornell alum. Andrea J. Ritchie is a Black lesbian immigrant police misconduct attorney and organizer whose writing, litigation, and advocacy has focused on policing and criminalization of women and LGBT people of color for the past two decades. She is currently Researcher in Residence on Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Criminalization at the Barnard Center for Research on Women. She is the author of the acclaimed "Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color," and most recently was interviewed by Ailsa Chang on NPR's All Things Considered in July 2020. Twitter: @dreanyc123 Kassandra Frederique is the incoming executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), an NYC-based national nonprofit that works to end the war on drugs—which has disproportionately harmed Black, Latinx, Indigenous, immigrant, and LGBTQ communities—and build alternatives grounded in science, compassion, health, and human rights. She featured in the "Grass is Greener" documentary that premiered on Netflix in 2019. Twitter: @Kassandra_Fred ABOLITION LINKS: Invisible No More Study Guide http://invisiblenomorebook.com/study-guide/- This study guide was created to accompany Andrea J. Ritchie’s book Invisible No More. This guide walks readers through the history of state violence against Indigenous, Black, and immigrant women of color and ways to imagine how a safer and more supportive environment can be created through abolition. 8toabolition.com 8 to Abolition was created by police and prison abolitionists in response to the #8CantWait police reform campaign that merely seek to reduce, instead of eliminate, continuing police violence against Black people. 8 to Abolition details the 8 steps that must be taken in order to create stronger and safer communities. CriticalResistance.org Critical Resistance is a national grassroots organization that is building a movement to abolish the prison industrial complex. InterruptingCriminalization.com Interrupting Criminalization: Research in Action is an initiative at the BCRW Social Justice Institute led by researchers Andrea J. Ritchie, Mariame Kaba, and Woods Ervin. They created the #defundthepolice toolkit provides more detail on #defundpolice demand and why it is a necessary step on the path to abolition. Our guest Kassandra Frederique outlines the ways in which gender has been central to the war on drugs throughout history in this clip from the Criminalizing Webs panel at Invisible No More conference in 2017. http://sfonline.barnard.edu/unraveling-criminalizing-webs-building-police-free-futures/the-war-on-drugs/
 Abolitionists to read or listen to: 
Mariama Kaba (@prisonculture) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/12/opinion/sunday/floyd-abolish-defund-police.html Ruthie Wilson Gilmore https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/magazine/prison-abolition-ruth-wilson-gilmore.html Angela Davis' "Are Prisons Obsolete?" Recorded Saturday, June 26, 2020.

This podcast is now a Kam Barris stan account A.K.A. the utter joy of the #BlackAF family of 'problematic' Negroes and Negresses. But also we delighted in Chloe, Drea, Izzy, Pops, and sure Brooklyn too. Say what we will about the good sir Kenya Barris, what the man can do is cast the hell out of some thoroughly entertaining and well-fleshed out youth characters. Bless him! This episode Shan and Morg, your two favorite wise jawns, reconcile their initial disdain, but soon come enjoyment of Netflix's #blackAF. To quote Mr. Barris as he celebrated the announcement of season 2 being greenlit this week, "Thank you to #Netflix and to all the AMAZING FANS who supported, championed and believed in us.. we LOVE YOU GUYS WITH ALL OUR HEART!!! And to all the #HATERS thank you too. Your opinion’s mean a lot to me and they are also appreciated... I'm just kidding FUCK Y'ALL!!! WE BACK BITCHES!!! #blackAF #youmad? #netflixisajoke #SEASON2" It's us! We bitches. We were the #HATERS but then we weren't, so teehee! #StanRashidaJonesOnAllPlatforms HOT TOPICS: - Morg's safe and reporting from Seattle's Capitol Hil Occupied Protest (CHOP), formerly Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) ...jk in the spirit of the illustrious fellow Philadelphian Dr. Umar Johnson, she too doesn't do integrated (non-Black organized) protest - Shan is in distress because Harlem loves fireworks!!! #AtAllTimes If you hear it during this episode, consider it a testament to our authenticity to hood antics and carrying on (: - Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma yielded the same crowd as we imagine a Metallica cover band would in the year 2020. Bless. - Coronavirus is back! This time Seattle and NYC aren't the hot spots. It's you other heauxs. Please stay safe. - Shan and Morg weep as their girl Leandra Medine makes the brave decision to step down as the face of their beloved blog Man Repeller. Send us thoughts and prayers as our white faves deal with their privilege. Ase. - J. K. Rowling found a hill to die on and it's a doozy. She's a Twitter Troll of the "TERF" variety -- Google it! #TransRights #BlackTransLivesMatter #StanPoseFX Recorded Sunday, June 21, 2020.

George Floyd's life was snubbed out by a heinous act of police brutality in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. We recorded this episode on June 2, 2020, during "Blackout Tuesday," a grassroots expression of solidarity on Instagram. We've uploaded it on Sunday, June 7, 2020 (PST). And even still, more than two weeks since George Floyd's murder, the demonstrations from coast to coast protesting gross inequity persist boldly and strongly. What can you do? Links to reading and donation lists are below! Reading List - Anti-racist - BookPeople, an independent bookstore, has compiled a list of anti-racist books: https://www.bookpeople.com/anti-racist-reading-list - Books against policing and mass incarceration - Haymarket, a radical independent bookstore, has created books against policing and mass incarceration reading list: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/80-haymarket-books-against-policing-amp-mass-incarceration Donations - NY Magazine published a list of over 115 organizations, funds, and initiatives that are supporting the protestors out in the streets and doing the work to support black communities. They have also included links to other donation lists: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html#victim-memorial. A few other organizations: - Center for Black Equity -The Center for Black Equity connects members of the Black LGBTQ+ community with information and resources to educate, engage and empower their fight for equity and access: https://centerforblackequity.org/donate/ - In Our Names Network - In Our Name Network is a network of organizations is a national network of organizations, campaigns, and individuals working to end police violence against Black women, girls, trans and gender-nonconforming people: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KRHH8iljsg-WF3GsiInNYg - Institute of the Black World 21st Century - The Institute of the Black World 21st Century is a resource center and engine for capacity-building and empowerment of Black organizations and communities, utilizing cooperative and collaborative methods and strategies. https://ibw21.org/support/#donate *UPDATE: In this episode, Morgan praised the rhetoric of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Her acknowledgment, replete understanding, and regard for the movement is more than what’s been expressed by her peers in leadership across the country. But it isn’t enough. It took centuries to establish acute, compounded social inequity. It’ll take more than words to right those wrongs. Redistribute the bountiful budgets from the prison and policing systems and direct the moneys to education, social work, programming, and urban development in the communities this country has chosen to marginalize.

It's the Two Wise Jawns checking in from 2020's global shelter-in-place. How are you holding up? We know it's not been the greatest of moments for many. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the masses, both as a health crisis and an economic one. And so we've dedicated this episode to discussing our roses and thorns of quarantine. We also note how Morg's experience quarantining in the Pacific Northwest vs. Shan's experience in New York City has been different, to say the least. Let us know how you're doing

Morg is practicing social distancing in Seattle. Shan is practicing social distancing in Manhattan. Who would have thought these two wise jawns would be hyper-relevant to the current COVID-19 pandemic. In the era of corona, we said what better time than to use episode 65 to tackle what it means to be a 'woke' Democrat as a historically disadvantaged minority just trying to get some standing on the socioeconomic totem pole. Eggshells abound! Ase. Stay safe! #Rona2020 Recorded Sunday, March 8, 2020. Hot Topics updated Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Off with their heads! To the guillotine! Eat the rich! The top 10% of Americans own two-thirds of the wealth. The middle 40% hold on to about a third but truly grind their asses off gig'ing it up paycheck to paycheck to stay above water. The bottom FIFTY PERCENT own a sliver -- 3%. Tensions are high -- the "state of things" as they are, simply put, won't sustain. The valve will burst and your favorite Two Wise Jawns will be there to provide riveting commentary as the class wars reach fever pitch... to the trenches! *evil laugh* Hot Topics: - RIP Pop Smoke, get me lit :( - The Democratic Primaries & Debates - Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are parenting properly - RIP B. Smith - Rihanna is a classy businesswoman who wins classy NAACP Image Awards Recorded Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Today's episode we acknowledge collective grief. We discuss what Kobe meant to us and to the world. For those of us still processing the tragic deaths of Kobe & Gianna Bryant and their friends and teammates who perished with them, you're not alone. And you're not weird. Many are still reeling and will be mourning for some time. It's okay. Our condolences to the lives lost and to their loved ones: John Altobelli, 56; Keri Altobelli, 46; Alyssa Altobelli, 13 Sarah Chester, 45; Payton Chester, 13 Kobe Bryant, 41; Gianna Bryant, 13 Christina Mauser, 38 Ara Zobayan, 50 Kobe's impact on "the culture" is undeniable. Whether the culture in question is global basketball culture, the culture of diligence & discipline, celebrity culture, NBA culture, Los Angeles culture, Philadelphia culture, Italian League soccer culture, Black culture, sports culture, polyglot culture, competitive culture, fatherhood culture, a culture of excellence, or rape culture, one cannot deny Kobe's presence was resonant. Since his retirement, Kobe had captured the hearts of the Two Wise Jawns for the loving and supportive role he played in the lives of his four daughters. Shan and Morg are daughters of fathers who have only ever raised girls and seeing Kobe beam as a #GirlDad was a journey we were excited to ride with him. Kobe seemed a naturally thoughtful mentor. His second act appeared to be gearing up to be even more exceptional than his first. And that's a loss we're personally grieving. Hot Topics: - Our problematic fave Azealia Banks has some 2020 predictions! - The Grammys happened; Billie Eilish swept. - Black History Month is upon us; Google's commercial is a data-driven job well done

Happy Holidays! Morg & Shan react to Lena Waithe's and Melina Matsoukas' Queen & Slim. There are spoilers galore -- do not proceed past the Hot Topics if you have not seen the film :) #SpotifyWrapped: We indulge our top artists and songs of the year because we're so sorry Apple Music, but Spotify is and has been the elite music streaming experience. And then also #DataViz! Hot Topics: - Senator Kamala Harris drops out of the presidential race, but we're sure she'll be booked and busy - President Trump is impeached by the House #SeeAbove - Juice Wrld and Chuy Bravo (of Chelsea Lately) have passed on - Lizzo and her peach spreading magic, antics, and pop girl carrying on - Beyoncé trolled us Formation World Tour stans in a childish, but beautifully shot feature in Elle Magazine - Zozibini Tunzi (Miss South Africa) wins Miss Universe; Toni-Ann Singh (Miss Jamaica) wins Miss World - 50 Cent criticizes Oprah for criticizing black male predators as her way of championing the black victims of sexual predation those men have traumatized #layers - DaBaby. That's the tweet. - Our appreciation of Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin's response to the Peloton commercial backlash didn't make the episode edit, but 'twas well played See you jawns next decade!!! And may your start to 2020 be joy-filled! Recorded Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Oh hymens! Here today, gone tomorrow! In episode 61 Morg & Shan are inspired to hot take T.I.'s parenting techniques regarding his 18-year old daughter Deyjah Harris' hymen, virginity -- you know, all the things except her actual gynecological health. Bless! We explore the fine line between paternal protectiveness and perversion of the father-daughter bond. #YeWhisper Segment: Kanye loves the Lord. Hot Topics: -Is Summer Walker made for this chosen path? Emma Watson is "self-partnered" at 30? Instagram is getting rid of likes? And more. Recorded Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Shan and Morg have noticed that a lot of gorgeous phenomenal women are single... and of their own accord. Of late, article after article has been written about this thing that's happening. Today we explore why. And in true Two Wise Jawns fashion, we start at the root. This episode tackles the concept of "hypergamy." hy·per·ga·my /hīˈpərɡəmē/ Sociological Definition: the action of marrying a person of a superior caste or class. Evolutionary Theory: subconsciously, and rather instinctually, female mammals strongly desire the best of the best in male mates... why? Because pregnant. Because limited eggs. Because fancy, sis. Anyway, this base biological imperative, while completely legitimate, has caused a bit of a snafu in 21st-century hetero dynamics and thus modern dating. Our solution to this wondrously complex gender relations matter is less Jordan Peterson and more Robyn Fenty, happy listening! HOT TOPICS: - Toni Morrison. She's lived. - Miley Cyrus. She's LIVING. - A$AP Rocky. He's alive y'all. - The recession. Is finding breath. - Simone Biles. Is life. - Jeffrey Epstein. He ded. Episode image by Jann Paxton. Recorded Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

The Guardian published a week-long series entitled Shades of Black. The series focused on colorism - an issue not only black people face, but is a dynamic observed within cultures throughout the world. The Two Wise Jawns focus Episode 59 on colorism and its various manifestations. An apt topic, considering the rampant xenophobia and outright racism rearing itself in the United States and many "first world" and allegedly "civilized" nations. HOT TOPICS: - Free A$AP Rocky! He would sign the petition to free you! - Jeffrey Epstein can linger in jail, but he probably won't. - Nancy Pelosi vs. Omar, Pressley, Ilhan, and Tlaib - Trump's "go back" tweets to the aforementioned four Congresswomen, only one of which who wasn't born in the U.S., and all of which are United States citizens. - Jermaine Dupri vs. All Female Rappers - Scarlett Johansson vs. Trees vs. Haters who don't understand that art is art! - Ayesha Curry vs. Twitter Recorded Sunday, July 14, 2019.

The Handmaid's Tale soon come! Morg and Shan unpack the restrictive abortion bills passing throughout states across the United States; and everyone's feelings about it. HOT TOPICS: - Game of Thrones series finale #SansaHive... but honorable mentions to the ACTING from Emilia Clarke and Drogon the dragon - Constance Wu is as over Fresh off the Boat as David Benioff and D. B. Weiss were clearly over Game of Thrones - Trump champions merit-based immigration policy because Americans won't soon complain about "all of the foreigners stealing the goodt jobs" - Fellow Cornell University alum Robert F. Smith pledges to pay the outstanding debt for all of Morehouse College's 2019 graduating class... we love an HBCU by Ivy League black boy joy moment! - Rihanna is quitting music per her T Magazine interview (: ...yay to the LVMH deal! - Psalm West *prayer hands* - South African track star Caster Semenya in the crosshairs of a "trans" and "intersex" narrative she probably wishes to be excluded from Recorded Monday, May 20, 2019.

WE WERE PROMISED REPARATIONS! Black Americans have been discussing "reparations" amongst themselves since 1865 give or take. "Forty acres and a mule" refers to Special Field Orders No. 15, a promise made by the United States government for agrarian reform to aid formerly enslaved black farmers. Alas, the Reconstruction Era was looking too swell for the recently freed slaves and insert ol' hating Jim Crow. Of recent, this "special interest" topic has entered the mainstream discourse. Prominent candidates for the 2020 presidential election, such as Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, etc., have incorporated it as part of their speaking points. Some African Americans in the social sphere have coined the term "ADOS," which stands for "American descendants of slavery," to further cement the message. "Descendents of American slaves" or "DOAS" is an even more explicit descriptor, as it focuses on only the Negro, and not other non-USA slave descendants --sorry Shan, Morg will share some of her reparation crumbs with ya, xoxo. But we get it. Tariq Nasheed, hoteps, et al were focused on a term that lands better. C'mon branding! So today we ask what does "reparations" mean in 2019? What does it look like? Who benefits from it? Is it even feasible? Will Ben & Jerry's donate all of their profits to the Blacks? And more! HOT TOPICS: - While Beyonce still hasn't released the Formation World Tour DVD, she's blessed us with Homecoming and we will be glad in it. Hopefully, the three-part $60 million deal she struck with Netflix includes what she knows we all want. That aside, wow, what a gift Homecoming is. Makes us raggedy jawns want to be our best selves! - In RIP news: Nipsey Hussle, Notre Dame's central spire, tragic Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, Adele's marriage, Reebok's nonexistent deal with Beyonce. - We love redaction! Mueller Report. - Kim Kardashian apprenticing her way to the California bar exam is inspiring to some and vexing to others. - Sauron lives. He's set up shop in the Messier 87 galaxy and is now going as "BLACK HOLE M87." He's irked the Event Horizon Telescope blew up his spot. Scientists are always meddling! - Ancestry.com knew we were recording this episode and opted to give us some free marketing with their spicy African American themed commercial. All origin stories should strive to be as romantical and liberal with the generational traumas. Recorded Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Your favorite raggedy jawns are byke! We know, we know. We talked a lot of smack about "ghosting" and then went absolute radio silence. It's rude and quite honestly disrespectful. That said we reserve the right to go full hermit when the mood strikes! PERIODTttttt. #PleaseRespectOurPrivacyAtThisTime #SelfCare We missed so much over the past 175,200 minutes -- that's precisely one-third of 525,600 minutes and absolutely a nod to Rent Live on Fox! but mostly Vanessa Hudgens. Because of that, this episode will be light and airy. Just your faves Morg and Shan re-orienting themselves with the mic, one another, and the hot topics du moment. Okay so the Hot Topics du Moment: - We discuss global xenophobic terrorism, the Christchurch mass shooting, and the exemplary manner in which New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has handled this tragic incident. - We discuss Boeing's 737 Max airplane crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia; predatory capitalism? - We discuss the college scandal and what it means -- is it any different than the traditional avenues the affluent and connected use to grant favor? Yes and no. Morg debated making this an Olivia Jade stan account, but we gave that honor to the more deserving Jordyn Woods. - In more "scams on scams" news, Instagram gets a checkout feature (: - And Elizabeth Holmes channeled her inner white man to "raise funds" for her (now defunct) "biotech startup" Theranos. HBO documents this not untypical tale of Fyre and Fraud in "The Inventor." - Shan has no clue what ADOS is nor reparations for that matter. She's always on brand! Meanwhile, Morg is sad the particularly apt term -- a descriptor for descendents of American slaves-- is championed by the hokey hoteps... she saw things she imagined :/ Thanks for being jawns, friends! Recorded Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Make sure you VOTE, today, Tuesday, November 6th in the midterm elections. Your voice always matters. Now onward to the theme of the episode. Us Two Wise Jawns are gals of a certain age and so a topic ever-present on our minds, and honestly, one that's likely been percolating in the mind's of most women since Aunt Flow made herself comfortable circa puberty is our FERTILITY -- each month is a reminder! This episode we discuss all of the uncomfortable data points, science, and realities of our female biology -- In vitro fertilization (IVF), egg freezing, egg donors, surrogacy, how age affects infertility and the ability to carry to term, etc. All of the fun stuff! We know Meghan Markle is pregnant with her first child at 37. And that R&B singer Amerie had her first recently at 38. And Beyonce had twins at 36. And Serena Williams was also over 35. And JLo, and Janet Jackson, etc.. But plenty of women struggle -- Gabrielle Union (46) for example has had 9 miscarriages, some naturally, some via IVF. And both Beyonce and Serena have been transparent about their complications during pregnancy and delivery. And finally, Kim Kardashian's doctor told her that her second pregnancy (age 35) nearly killed her and that if she wanted a third child she would have to adopt or engage a surrogate. "Fertility peaks in most women in the 20s. A gradual but significant decline begins around age 32. Yes, your odds of conception at 33 are not as good as they were at 28. At around age 37, fertility starts to decline at a much more rapid pace." -VeryWellFamily.com The whole fertility jig is a bit of an egg scramble

This is a long one. Prepare yourselves. We recorded this episode September 26th with some preliminary thoughts on Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against him. [Sidebar: Prep schools operate 100% like the entire Gossip Girl book series. Not totally unconvinced Cecily von Ziegesar didn't author the tales coming out of Georgetown Prep and Holton-Arms in the summer of 1982. C'est lit!] Then the 27th happened and we realized we couldn't upload the episode without re-recording our reaction to how that particular day of the Senate Judiciary committee's hearings unfolded; as well as our general sentiments on the current state of the union, political affairs, and societal unrest. SCOTUS mess, and we MEAN mess aside, Episode 54's theme is an update of Episode 3's focus on "Hookup Culture." It's also a nod to the "Ghosting" episode from season 3 of HBO's Insecure. Today we are discussing the roses and the thorns of casual dating; and the various "situationships" casual "no strings attached" dating foster. Have modern social mores and progress evolved faster than our "lizard brain"? Can we handle the pitfalls of “casual dating,” despite wanting it desperately so? Do the traditional conservatives and religious have it right? Can people actually handle "casual" intimate connections : emotional, physical, or otherwise! HOT TOPICS: * Quincy Jones is a living legend. Thank you Netflix. * Bill Cosby sentenced to a couple of years of hard time after a long prosperous life of patriarch'ing, partying, posturing, preaching; but also pillaging, plundering, and violating women's bodies. * Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith chair the local Calabasas chapter of the Black Swingers Salon. * Mac Miller passed ☹ * Morg's family doggo Oni passed Oct 1st -- pour some out for a real one! We hope everyone WORE PINK on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3rd in honor of Mean Girls! Recorded Wednesday September 26, 2018; updated Monday October 1, 2018.

We dig into culture and identity this episode! Morg is African American-born to Philadelphia Negroes - shout out to W.E.B. DuBois! Shan was born in Jamaica to Jamaican parents - wah gwan! We're both black. Morg's heritage is not culturally Jamaican, however. Shan's heritage is not culturally African-American, however. We were inspired by an article entitled, "About Blackness, Africanness and When It’s Enough" by Nigerian-born Luvvie Ajayi of Awesomely Luvvie blog and Jesus and Jollof podcast. This is going to get interesting. But first! Let's define some terms: Ethnicity: the fact or state of belonging to a social group/ phenotype that has a common national, cultural tradition. Heritage: historical/generational context and legacy -- per example, "folklore." Culture: the customary beliefs, social forms, cuisine, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. Nationality: country(ies) of citizenship. Race: a nebulous concept likely introduced by a eugenics/human biodiversity fanatic who at some point clustered humans by their phenotype -- meaning by similarities in bodily features/characteristics and skin color. Hopefully this episode helps articulate the cultural nuances of those of us who code-switch like we breathe air. We see you Naomi Osaka! We see you Charlize Theron! We see you Mila Kunis! We see you Cardi B! We see you Nicki Minaj! We see you Michelle Obama! Recorded Wednesday, August 29, 2018. *Note: We had to cut out our Doja Cat segment due to technical difficulties, but we acknowledge she surely arrived and is PROBLEMATIC (theme lately for literally everyone without a publicist) and makes dope beats and cute bops. So basically we welcome Azealia Banks Part II to trash culture,

Episode 52 -- Money, Money, Money! Prompted by... ...our desire to explore the price of beauty in Episode 51. ...the Refinery 29 "Money Diaries" article on salary history and transparency; as well as its article about parental financial allowances that broke the Twitter timeline. ...Kelly Rowland's reflections on wealth building. ... and yes our personal lives. Hence we decided it's time to talk money. Specifically, our relationship to it, what we’ve learnt, what we still need to, and how it affects our relationships. We think we're just as nervous talking about this topic as we would be talking about our sex lives? Why does "money talk" make everyone so uncomfortable? But let’s do it, cause being secretive about money is the man's way of keeping us down! So let’s rage homies! WEIRD SHIT: Shan is obsessed with unnerving things, so we brought this segment back so she could clear her shower thoughts on "McKamey Manor." Morg hates -- she's got bad nerves! HOT TOPICS: We recorded this episode almost 2 weeks ago because we're a hot mess so are the hot topics even hot anymore? :( Anyway here they are: - RIP Movie Pass - We had a whole 5 min on Beyonce getting control of the Vogue cover and enlisting the young black photographer Tyler Mitchell, but we edited it out because our facts were outdated.. Did Beyonce have total control????? lol Or is she queen of plausible deniability (: ? Plus the issue is out now so there's that. - If Kris Jenner were managing Cardi B the Bruno Mars tour would wait for postpartum her! - Disney fires James Gunn for reasonable reasons; Guardians of the Galaxy cast mobilizes in support. - Sherri Shepherd always has a tragic tale to tell. This time it's clear she wasn't tapped for Jack & Jill nor The Links. - Shan makes us discuss her fav Gwyneth Paltrow and dispelling "Becky with the good hair" rumors. - Morg makes us discuss Philadelphia news regarding Jay-Z, Mayor Jim Kenney, and the Made In America festival. - Meghan Markle can't run from the Pennsylvanians! - LeBron James launches his I Promise School because GOAT. - Congrats to Kid Fury on his HBO comedy show development deal! In many ways Two Wise Jawns podcast was inspired by his Furious Thoughts and The Read with a sprinkle of This American Life ! Recorded Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

Beauty, Value, and Judgement. "Can you afford the serums du jour?" "Weekly chemical peels at $450 an hour is how I stay absolutely flawless." "Oh wow, you have to wear makeup to look beautiful? #CantRelate" "You don't attend pilates, barre, megareformer, spinning, and HIIT classes several times a week????" "How raggedy is your skin?" Don't worry jawns. We feel attacked too. The media has become Regina George -- personally victimizing the poor and the porous. #Poreless HOT TOPICS: - Terry Crews congressional hearing; masculinity backlash championed by 50 Cent; #MeToo - Henry Cavill admits to being scared of #MeToo in GQ Magazine interview. - SCOTUS gets mixy: bye bye Justice Kennedy, Hi Justice Brett Brad Chadford Kavanaugh - Trump visits London to mucho protests and sees his bae Putin in Helsinki - Congratulations to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D, NY-14)(28 y.o.) on a major political upset. - Annapolis, MD mass shooting at Capital Gazette; Milo Yiannopoulos lights a proverbial dumpster fire - Dame Dash vs Lee Daniels and a lesson on not being a tacky lendee - Rachel Dolezal we mean Nkechi Amare Diallo was falsely arrested for alleged welfare fraud! - Cardi B and Offset welcome Kulture Kiari to the world! - Kylie Jenner is an apparent self-made billionaire on the cover of Forbes! #NoLips ::laughs in Pat McGrath:: - Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are engaged and make a cute beachy lesbian couple. - Azealia Banks stays on brand and continues to vex fans of her music... this time on Wild N Out. Recorded Sunday July 15, 2018.

We made it to 50! In this milestone episode we keep it light and bright and breezy and current affairs focused -- no theme is the theme! Ya girls just came here to talk mess on today! Let's proceed. HOT TOPICS: - Shan is happy Trina has protege in Miami rapping duo City Girls, PERIOD. - We listened to some new music including Kid Cudi, Jorja Smith, Christina Aguilera, and the queens of the Steve Harvey Cruises -- The Carters! Shan is here for Jay Z and Beyonce's EVERYTHING IS LOVE album and Morg is always here for Beyonce's ever-growing coterie of dancing line sisters. - We pay our respects to Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. - United States exits the the United Nation's Human Rights Council amid its own human rights controversy separating immigrant parents and children at the border. - Melania Trump wears bizarre (and cheap!) Zara jacket in the middle of a humid Texas summer. - Ariana Grande is currently teaching a Master Class on securing these mens because sis stays Boo'd Up badoop! Engaged to "BDE" Pete Davidson of SNL. - Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are a thing -- the cradle has been ROBBEDt. - Spencer is Jason Statham! Drake does Degrassi in "I'm Upset" video. - Robert De Niro's MAGA fans can't possibly know he has black sons. They can't. - SZA can sing!!! (: - Virgil Abloh debuts his first Louis Vuitton menswear collection in Paris to the tune of Kanye's brotherly reconciling tears. - We end discussing the tragic life and death of indie artist XXXTentacion -- abuse, childhood trauma, talent, mental illness, etc. Recorded Thursday June 21, 2018.

"She founded the movement." Alana that is. She coined the portmanteau "incel" via her blog "Alana’s Involuntary Celibacy Project." The blog was centered around her struggles in her romantic life simply being found desirable. To her chagrin, the state of "involuntary celibacy" resonated with male internet dwellers more than her female peers and so sis was co-opted by the angry and the sexless. This episode we attempt to unpack the trend of discontent and disarray experienced by the mens dem. There's a substantial undercurrent building tied to, in our opinion, a masculinity identity crisis, specifically among the straight white males, but in general among all boys and men. What could be the reasons? Do boys and men no longer have outlets to explore their masculinity or what that means to them? Was that war? Is it sports? Was it their families depending on them for protection/providership? Are young boys no longer active and disciplined or have the outlets to hone those skills? Is it technological advancements leading to a contingent of men who have never communicated with peers outside of the comfort of keystrokes from their custom-built gaming computer? Is it feminism? Specifically feminism ignoring the romantic implications of its tenets? For example many women tending to desire men who are “on her level or higher”? Or many women preferring a tinge of “ruggedness” in men they date? Or many women not truly desiring a man who is 100% candid with his raw emotions? We are certain of this: We know we don't want wayward boys and men finding "God" in the likes of Jordan Peterson, PUA, The Red Pill, 4Chan, The Manosphere, Roosh V, Neo Nazis, Order of Odin, inner-city gangs, nor Serena Joy. Today we extend an olive branch and take a stab at empathy before the humans implode. It's going to be a bumpy episode! HOT TOPICS: - So, so much out of Calabasas -- Kanye's "Ye" album, Kim Kardashian becoming Ava DuVernay to the people (Trump pardoning Alice Johnson), Pusha T vs Drake rap beef, Drake's HIDING A CHILD, blackface, Donda's House and Rhymefest cutting ties with the Kardashian-West's, Wyoming, Kanye paying $85 K for Whitney Houston's worst moment -- just mess in Calabasas. - Who gets to say the "n word, soft a" sponsored by Kendrick Lamar. - Betsy Devos doesn't have the answers regarding the TEACH grant program's grants turning into loans over night. Scams! - Federal Judge in New York declares Trump's practice of blocking critics on Twitter unconstitutional. Trump appeals. 2018. - Apparently SZA can't sing! For real this time! Sad!™ - Philadelphia 76ers President and GM Bryan Colangelo creates burner accounts to motivate his players. :) #Sixers #TrustTheProcess - NBA Finals are happening and it's sassy. LeBron loves a dramatic exit in Thom Browne. Oop! - Starbucks had a successful day of sensitivity training -- in a single day the Governor of Missouri Eric Greitens, Roseanne, and Bill Maher were "cancelled" either proverbially or literally. You're doing amazing sweetie Howard Schultz! Recorded Sunday, June 3, 2018.

We recorded this episode the day of or after the Royal Wedding, but then.. we went on vacation, so here we are! Long story short, the British Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was African American as all get out and we're convinced that was because of HARRY and not our good sis, Meghan daughter of the ever regal, radiant, cool Doria Ragland. Anyway shout out to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's union! WE LOVE A SCAMMER... WE MEAN PLANNER. HOT TOPICS: - Malcolm X Happy Birthday - Azealia Banks vs. Everyone - Santa Fe shooting - Israel and Palestine and hegemonic forces and U.S. Embassy moving from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. - Spotify removing problematic artists. - Elon Musk discovered Grimes. - Rita Ora's new song "Girls" causes controversy in the LGBT community. Bebe Rexha has a counterpoint for that. - "Be Best" a simple, yet powerful tagline coined by Melania Trump Recorded Sunday May 20, 2018.

You've missed our cackles, we know. We're back with a #YeWhisper masquerading as a new episode. Between Donald Trump, Donald Glover, and Kanye Omari West we are mentally EXHAUSTED. And ya know we think that's Kanye's issue -- he's tired. He wants to be free of minority angst, of black angst! He wants the peace of mind of being a Calabasas dwelling white man! God bless! We know our best friend often lacks the capacity to articulate cogent thought and so we are here to do it for you. And then also to touch on some of the topics he's brought up like slavery, "free thought," and how Microsoft Excel is a spawn of the devils (rude!) Is Kanye out of touch with reality? Is reality yours to create? Has he just forgotten the realities of the 99%? HOT TOPICS: - North Korea & South Korea shook hands. Morg posits it's because Kim Jong-un wants access to elite Supreme merch. He's mixxy! -Bill Cosby is found guilty and decided y'all can still catch these jokes regardless ::leans back:: We guess you can have fun when your wife is as ride or die as Camille Cosby? - Issa Rae's satirical book of essays The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl caused some controversy... 4 years later. #WeStandWithIssa - DJ Khaled said he pays for the yachts so he has hard limits on what he'll do sexually -- childish, but at least he knows his boundaries? - The Twitter Cancellation Committee placed about 72 celebrities and public figures on the chopping block over the past month or so and like.. they need day jobs because who has the time for that much outrage. - Janelle Monae released her album Dirty Computer and came out of Tessa Thompson's vagina pants! - Rachel Dolezal endears viewers on Netflix. - Zora Neale Hurston JUMPED OUT of the grave to remind Kanye that slavery was far from a choice. The newly released "Barracoon" and is based on a series of conversations Hurston had with Cudjo Lewis, who was brought to the United States aboard the last slave ship that carried slaves across the Atlantic. Recorded Saturday, Cinco de Mayo, 2018.

Episode 46 of #TwoWiseJawns is available for your listening pleasure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn, and SoundCloud. The topic du jour is "the friend zone." We explore if it's actually a thing? If it's experienced by men or women more? Who's acting more entitled to whom? How does one land in it? How does one exit it? What is its inverse? And also how our dear, sweet co-host Shan has been accused of coyly placing all of the mens squarely in the thick of it! Shame her! Shun her! Sad!™ Do you all think the friendzone is real? Let us know how you really feel! Or is this one of those things where all feelings are valid whether real or imagined :)XOXO HOT TOPICS: - Morg's idol Rachel Dolezal is getting a Netflix documentary. - Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is in process of being adapted to a movie thanks to Lupita Nyong'o and the screenplay is being written by her Black Panther costar Danai Gurira. - Kendall Jenner came out as a cisgendered probably straight woman, but who knows and it's none of our business. - Lil Dicky's Freaky Friday video featuring Chris Brown is perfectly light hearted. - Logic is a rapper who divorced and it's news to someone. - Virgil Abloh is the opportunity seeking legend we all could learn from -- now Artistic Director for Louis Vuitton's menswear line. -Howard University isn't the only school with scammers working in the financial aid office -- we see you Columbia and Harvard. - Fabolous and a few clarifying thoughts on domestic violence, Recorded Saturday, March 31, 2018.

Episode 45 of #TwoWiseJawns is available for your listening pleasure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn, and SoundCloud. The topic du jour is LETTING THAT HURT GO! Set it free sis, bro. The person you liked in 1st grade liked someone else? LET IT GO. The girls didn't like you because you "liked anime"? LET IT GO, but more importantly take the time to reflect on the fact that's not the anime that's deterring the ladies and it surely isn't Michael B. Jordan :) You were roasted on the playground and still mad about it 26 years later? LET IT GO. Your childhood wan't perfect? Neither was a lot of people's. LET IT GO. You're blaming black women for your romantic partner choices, yes you Taye Diggs -__- LET IT GO! You're a hotep who only recognizes the most Western civilizations in Africa as worthy of acknowledgment? LET IT GO. Learn to love all of the continent my good brother. Fall in love with kinky hair and Jackson 5 noses! Beyonce did! This episode isn't meant to be dismissive and invalidate your hurt or purview, but rather to encourage you to set it aflame, sage your life, and practice self-care. HOT TOPICS: -- Rihanna turned 30 and that's important to us as we STAN Robyn. Also we were both born Year of the Dragon -- a POWERFUL year. -- The Oscars happened and Morg wants Maya Rudolph to host everything and do everything; and is also upset Chadwick Boseman didn't respond to Margot Robbie's flirtations -- a true king of Wakanda -_- -- Janelle Monae and Tessa Thompson are friends who probably hooked up once or twice or a lot... cute video for Make Me Feel! The sheer rose petaled jeans from Adam Selman are LOVE. -- The students of Parkland, Florida are shaking the table and leading to the NRA losing partnerships. Sparks conversation on how private sector liaises with public sector in states like Georgia, etc. -- Mo'Nique and her professional bun are still on their world tour. Not sure if the points she's making are concrete, but we're always here for a healthy read of "Charlamagne tha God." Mo went in on him like Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating at the hair salon. -- Kylie Jenner is POWERFUL. She tweeted Snapchat is dead and sis lost $1.6 Billion in stock value. Yikes! See when your company doesn't have a solidified revenue stream, your worth is literally at the whimsy of the Kardashians and Kris Jenner and Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen and kiddies on the Robinhood app and their perceived value of you. -- Prayers up for Rick Ross and his health! #Pears -- The White House is still a mess. Just hemorrhaging staffers. Hope Hicks and her beautiful sheath dresses, gorgeous sheath dresses are out. The drunky man Sam Nunberg is out. Day in the life. -- Amandla Stenberg claims she gave the chocolate sisters a chance when she self-reportedly dropped out of Black Panther auditions. ...now see. Rachel Dolezal would have NEVER -- a true ally. -- South Africa is uprooting the Afrikaans! Apartheid reparations!? Recorded Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Wakanda Forever pimpettes! This episode is dedicated to Black Panther, the fanfare, the revelry, the cosplay, the Dora Milaje, the tribal print and head wraps and drums in the theater opening weekend, and the symbolism! Nothing more, nothing less. HOT TOPICS: * Stacey Ann Fergusun SUNG THE NATIONAL ANTHEM WE DESERVE at NBA All Star weekend. So jazzy! Fergie was so pleased with it! Such brave. A patriot. * Elon Musk has flamethrowers, brain drain synapsis machines, Space Bro Express, hyperloops, and Tesla. If anyone ushers us into Black Mirror it's finna be him. Bless up! * Prayers for Rose McGowan. Sis is unraveling in real time! Citizen Rose is on the edge.. Jessica Chastain please assist your sisterwomens. * The Winter Olympics are dangerous, but Chloe Kim is the American gold medalist we can all get behind. Such a Cher Horowitz! * Amy Schumer’s “I Feel Pretty” is causing hot takes but like why. Medium-sized average looking women exist! Let Amy be Great! * Loose lips aka Quincy Jones is the LGBT hero we didn't know we needed? * The portraits of the Obamas that will enter the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are magnificent statement pieces for sure. Floral! * Trump focus groups Blue Apron government cheese concept to mixed reviews. He tweets the haters because that's just what he does. * Mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida leads to a conversation about gun control and regulation of automatic weapons that may actually lead to change this time around thanks to teens who aren't accepting "thoughts and prayers" as the only recourse for 17 of their peers and teachers shot dead in front of them. * Little baby STRAIGHT UP! has arrived from the womb of Kylie Jenner and the loins of Travis Scott. Announced on the day the Philadelphia Eagles WON THE SUPER BOWL. What a joyous Black History Month 2018 has gifted us. We thank you Kris Jenner for your benevolence. Recorded Monday, February 19, 2018.

The heteros don't have the range and never have! Just kidding. But today we focus on the African American mens and womens; and their dating woes specifically. We particularly examine the subset of African American men who seem to prefer everything but black women, but especially white women. This episode was inspired by the ruminations of James Earl Jones circa 1960s and Harry Belafonte via Eartha Kitt circa 1950s and; though we didn't cover it in this episode, our good man Quincy Jones referred to his preference of white women as "... yeah, it was freedom man!" in an interview with GQ published January 29th. It seems the black men ain't down with the Sojourner Truisms black women bear? They get why it is, but don't want it for themselves. Or they're dating white to "stick it to the man." Or they're dating white to access dem resources. Either way we two wise jawns #YeWhisper their perspective... begrudgingly. Is this a thing? Agree? Disagree? Email / Tweet us your thoughts yo! HOT TOPICS: - Aziz Ansari and sexual boundaries in the world of modern dating. - Google tests England's "right to be forgotten" in the digital age. - RIP Erica Garner - Mo'Nique and Netflix and a discussion on adequate compensation. - Ciara virtue signaling to her fans because that's what someone who walks in the spirt of a wife does. Obviously. - Trump cheats with pornstars... honestly the most presidential thing he's done -- very par the course. - Trump calls brown nations "shit holes" and we say he should learn a thing or two about diplomacy from the one and only Cher Horowitz -- “In conclusion, may I please remind you that it does not say 'RSVP' on the Statue of Liberty." - Chicago West has arrived. Go Eagles! #FlyEaglesFly Recorded Sunday January 21, 2018.

Episode 42 of #TwoWiseJawns is available for your listening pleasure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and SoundCloud. It's our end of the year review. We dish on the political and cultural events that piqued our interest. Imagine Barbara Walters' "Most Fascinating People of the Year" list, but more... "oooh girl." We dish out our Roses of 2017. We dish out our Thorns of 2017. And then we also rebuke some things that took place in 2017, because "oooh girl" we can't bring that energy into 2018. Basically we rebuked Sophia The Robot because sis needs a wig. And men. Because men have 404 Error'd all year long. Be better Sophia and mens! Also, luckily for you we're the one podcast that didn't include Bitcoin hot takes -- keep ya Coinbase, Binance, Genesis, Minecraft'ing arbitrage to yourselves! We hope you've enjoyed and that you continue to support us in 2018. Spread the GOOD NEWS of the Two Wise Jawns (^_^)/ Happy Holidays! Habari Gani!? Blessings! Recorded Friday December 22, 2017.

Episode 41 of #TwoWiseJawns is available for your listening pleasure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and SoundCloud. "She's Gotta Have It" was Spike Lee's insightful 1986 film about a liberated woman extolling her self-expression and reclaiming her time! ..by wasting other people's tehe. Why must dating always be so zero-sum! This episode we discuss the 2017 take on "She's Gotta Have It" which premiered on Netflix Thanksgiving Day as a series. Thanks to Nola Darling, we deep dive into the themes of sexuality, relationships, compromise, feminist mystique, millennial angst, gentrification, and more. And of course we rank our favorite suitors of hers -- Opal, Mars, Jamie, Greer. Finally, we apologize for excluding Lady Raqueletta Moss from the narrative. She was in the notes! We got carried away Iyanla'ing Nola and blocked our blessings. HOT TOPICS: - Migrant crisis and stability vacuum facilitate slavery in Libya and the region. - Morgan's prediction that Rihanna would marry Prince Harry is false (for now). He's decided on another sis of the diaspora, Miss Meghan Markle. - Naya Rivera is a domestic abuser -- Santana Lopez would not go out like this... okay she would, but still. - David Ortunga is waving his Men's Rights flag -- wins primary custody of his and Jennifer Hudson's child. - We didn't realize Joyner Lucas was black during the recording, but our kvetch remains the same... he didn't give the black POV the range! - Ann Curry sipped champagne and the finest Beluga caviar upon the news of Matt Lauer's termination from The Today Show. - Kim Kardashian is the Social Justice Warrior we need -- hired a top lawyer for Cyntoia Brown. - Lt. General Michael Flynn dropped names! Means nothing. Trump is the Teflon Don apparently. - The House and Senate passed the GOP Tax Plan and it's peak Republican. Recorded Sunday, December 3, 2017.

Episode 40 of #TwoWiseJawns is available for your listening pleasure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and SoundCloud. “I wish I can be a basketball wife without being a basketball wife.” - a listener, a jawn. Have we been doing this all wrong? By "we," we mean us independent ladies everywhere. By "this," we mean life sis. Were we fed a lie? Is working a scam? Are "gold diggers" the true wokes? Morg and Shan posit on whether or not feminist ideals are for us. Draya and Diana Ross may have the true blueprint for success. A CONCEPT. Genevieve Jones, Shala Monroque, Sherri Brewer -- we speak your names! The Elizabeth Taylor way or Sheryl Sandberg way? STEP OUT or LEAN IN? Amber Rose or Rosalind Brewer? Can we do it all? Or was that a lie too? Lol we dunno! We don’t have the answers, we just talk a lot. Also we apologize in advance for the utter tackiness of this entire episode, but ya know, it was a truth on our hearts! HOT TOPICS: - This time last year in Episode 18 we discussed our favorite films from the 90s and had a whole moment about Cher Horowitz risking her life to prevent muddying her Alaïa dress, and girl, same! This time around we are saying RIP to the great Azzedine Alaïa. Thank you creating such beautiful clothing for women and knowing that a beautiful dress must play the supporting role to the woman who wears it. #ThisIsAnAlaia - Mass shootings, massively problematic. - Prayers for Tyrese and all others on crisis. - Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian got married in New Orleans on Thursday and it was quite the affair. Shan appreciates how none of her homegirls got plus ones, cause whew! The guest list was tight! #NoHusbandsAllowed - Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga (a.k.a Punk) couldn't find the range after 10 years and a child and a Harvard degree! - Meek Mill sentenced to serve a multiple year prison sentence -- sparks discourse on the penal justice system, urban blight, and yes, slavery. Also Jay-Z is tiyad of Philly negroes, honestly, truly. But he finna support them. Good job Roc Nation. - The Democrats are slowly reclaiming their time via the 2017 November election. Larry Krasner crushes Republican Beth Grossman in Philadelphia race for district attorney. Danica Roem becomes first transgender person elected to the Virginia legislature; beating a republican incumbent. Ravi Bhalla becomes the first Sikh mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey. - Meanwhile the Republicans are committed to detailing the important differences between ephebophilia and pedophilia, because "Roy Moore's pro-life and a GOOD GUY." - Papa John's is tackier than us. - Blake Shelton is People's Sexiest Man of the Year because 2017. - Terry Crews has the time and is taking names -- Russell Simmons mind your creep. - Sarah Silverman is better at defending her trash male friends (Louis C.K.), than Lena Dunham (Murray Miller). - A new week, a new man touches some unsuspecting person with his penis, so we're just going to put the entire male population in rice. Recorded Sunday, November 19, 2017.

Episode 39 of #TwoWiseJawns is available for your listening pleasure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and SoundCloud. Our theme this week is the hot topic the past few weeks -- Harvey Weinstein. Or rather what Harvey Weinstein's actions inform us of exploitative and predatory power and sexual dynamics. We dive into the pervasive culture that many accurately describe as "rape culture" and how it isn't just "Hollywood." It's every industry, every social arena. It isn't just Harvey Weinstein. Many women and men have had experiences similar hence the recent #MeToo social campaign. We posit, thanks to a male peer of ours, that perhaps the hashtag should be less focused on the victims, but rather focused on those unknowingly and/or knowingly complicit -- #GuiltyAsCharged. Accountability, introspection, empathy, and awareness would make the world a better place! HOT TOPICS: - Trump, already record holder for most uncouth POTUS of recent history, tries to beat his weekly record by offending Gold Star military families. - Niger attack is this administration's Benghazi. - Mogadishu, Somalia suffers monstrously deadly terrorist attack. - Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'Oir tie the knot - CLASS! #TheManeEvent - Azealia Banks is a TRUTH TELLER. Don't believe the slander. RZA admits she was spat on at party with Russell Crowe last year. - Girl Scouts finally get the Eagle Scout program that many Boy Scouts have enjoyed for generations - progress! Now we just have to get the Boy Scouts to learn to sell dem cookies - entrepreneurship! Recorded Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Sorry guys! We're going to blame this on Morgan's jet lag subsconsiously trying to etch Shannon out! Version of this episode uploaded yesterday was just Morgan talking to herself. Smh! Enjoy the actual episode! -- Episode 38 of #TwoWiseJawns is available for your listening pleasure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and SoundCloud. Are you a "nag"? Or are you simply emotionally labored? Last week the internet blazed atwitter with conversations and think-pieces on "Emotional Labor" as the result of an article by Gemma Hartley written for Harper's Bazaar called "Women Aren't Nags - We're Fed Up." Emotional Labor is the process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the the emotional requirements of a job or task. Essentially women, particularly those in heterosexual relationships, are TIYAD. Overworked. Underpaid. And still expected to cook dinner for the family even though her husband got home from work two hours before her. #SKRESSED. We explore the dynamic and pose questions related to the phenomenon of "emotional labor" and why it seems women are the only ones experiencing it. Is it a biological gender difference? Do women care about the details more so than men? Is it a communication issue? Is it an acceptance issue? Are women doomed to be stressed!? We discuss that and more! HOT TOPICS: - Unfortunately we didn't get to touch on Harvey Weinstein and the predatory nature of the rich and powerful [men], but will next week. Important. - Trump vs. NFL vs. Puerto Rico. - Is the government regressing on reproductive rights (Birth Control), social welfare (CHIP), and 1st amendment? - Is the 2nd amendment the true law of America? via Las Vegas shooting and NRA. - All of the Kardashians are preggers - congrats to Khloe the most! - Is Cam Newton sexist for questioning a female sports reporter's knowledge of routes? Is sports reporter Jourdan Rodrigue racist? - RIP AIM! AOL Instant Messenger is retiring its services this year. Shout out your screen name from childhood and tag us! Recorded Sunday, October 8, 2017.

Episode 37 of #TwoWiseJawns is available for your listening pleasure on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and SoundCloud. We really wanted to name this episode "Due North was excellent" or "I hate slavery!!!!," but alas, shout out to Crenshaw! Or is it Compton? Or South Central? Listen, we aren't from L.A. This episode is a recap of season 2 of Insecure! Our thoughts. Our concerns (mostly for the genitals of the characters). Our joy. Issa. Molly. Tiffany. Kelli. Lawrence. Daniel. Frieda. Tasha. Aparna. Lil Rel. Therapy. Career woes. Relationship woes. Friend woes. Life bops! SEGMENTS: This episode we brought back our forgotten segment "The Kanye Whisper" (#YeWhisper) which we devoted to Hurricane Harvey breakout stars - burgeoning #ProblematicFav Melania Trump and her STILETTO PUMPS IN THE FLOOD disaster relief fashions; and to the "saint of Houston," Joel Osteen. HOT TOPICS: - Sloane Stephens wins US Open. - Cardi B & Offset are Shannon's NYFW goals. #LetUsPrayForShan - Common & Angela Rye are the Newly Wokes new favorite couple. - The Gap blessed us with Cher & Future duet in their new commercial. - NYFW happened in the backdrop of Rihanna takeover -- FENTY BEAUTY - Jemele Hill vs. ESPN vs. The White House - Selena Gomez' longtime friend Francia Raisa donated her kidney to the singer, who suffers with Lupas. - Kevin Hart gave us a preemptive apology for something every woman knew he was guilty of months ago. Meanwhile his mistress is the "Jigsaw" of celebrity philandering men. Stay woke or she'll expose ya! And that's that on that, enjoy! Recorded Sunday, September 17, 2017.

In Episode 16 from last fall the Two Wise Jawns predicted that Trump would win the 2016 presidential election due to an uprising of disgruntled white Americans feeling "identity-less" and a quiet subset of white Americans feeling a slow creep toward "minority" status. Sad!™ that our playful banter manifested into the socio-political clusterfcuk that has been 2017, but let's discuss. Now on the heels of the protests turned fatal riots at Charlottesville, VA, what does it all mean, this "Rise of a Nation" so to speak? What is #UniteTheRight and all of the factions under its umbrella? Why are they discontented? Should we care? Do they seem more emboldened or is the media granting the KKKBros, The Donald, Manosphere, etc.. sub-Reddits more visibility than necessary? We have our hot takes, share yours! Comment on our Facebook page under this post, Tweet us at @TwoWiseJawns, comment on SoundCloud, or email us twowisejawns@gmail.com. Cheers! HOT TOPICS: - Conor McGregor is a fine looking Irish sir who didn't have the range! Congratulations to Floyd Mayweather! - Steve Bannon is out. Omarosa will be the last diva standing in the Trump cabinet. #BlackGirlMagic? tehe. - Kim Kardashian gotta let Jeffree Star go. Sis just continue taking Coretta Scott-King glamour shots with little North in Interview Magazine. - Amy Schumer tried it! No seriously she tried to negotiate her worth with Netflix and got a pay bump! Not mad at that! She did try it though.. you're not on the same level as Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. Let's not taint the #WageGap narrative. - Taylor Swift is still a scammer from Allentown, Pennsylvania :). Shockingly Morg, a perennial Swift hatah, thinks LWYMMD is kewt, while Shan, #1 Swift fan, claims the song is "trash!" - Once again Jay-Z reminds Kanye that they have a lovely business partnership, but will never be BFFLs :( Recorded Sunday, August 27, 2017.

What determines if a relationship is successful? When is "a list" or standards self-care vs. entitled? Should relations be defined immediately or grow into something more organically? Goal-setting? Does it matter? Really depends on whatcha want. We discuss. HOT TOPICS: - Chris Pratt and Anna Faris didn't have the range and it feelsbadman. - Quantasia Sharpton will not be ignored Usher! Claim her! - Jay-Z's Moonlight video hot takes. - Scaramucci was a brief moment in time. Ase! -HBO's Confederate illumines sum tings in current sociopolitical climate. -Rihanna at Crop Over looking deliciously thicc; Beyonce skating looking deliciously thicc; Kobe Bryant on Instagram looking like a whole snack #ThiccMamba

The nearly thirty-somethings and the thirty-somethings have turned into the people we used to hate -- HATERS. We're now the angry oldhead mumbling in the corner whilst the youngins juju on the beat. Are we all Joe Budden? Are we Clint Eastwood? Are we curmudgeonly and crotchety? Short answer. Yes. The Two Wise Jawns discuss pop culture consumption and multi generational shared spaces. Do we pass the baton and age out gracefully? Or persist long enough to become 70 year old POTUS with Twitter fingas? Short answer. Yes. Hot Topics: - Sean Spicer resigned and perhaps regained some dignity. - Girls Trip movie is a hoot! - John Mayer is a scammer and Nike doesn't like it. - Sessions thought Trump was a true bigot, but Trump is just a true Twitter hater. Sessions sad. - Deray is Bad Ape in a blue vest. - Disney chooses Aladdin cast. - Chance The Rapper saves Soundcloud and us! Recorded Monday July 24, 2017.

A white nationalist, white supremacist, and Nazi walk into a bar.. and together start a riot at Litchfield's classiest female prison. Jk! The blacks and latinx incited it! Tehe. This episode we deliver our two cents on season 5 of Netflix's Orange Is The New Black! Will Maria and Gloria ever reunite with their kids? Will Flaritza break Youtube MUA records? Will Taystee get justice for Poussey? Will Red and Blanca rival Obama and Biden as best bromance ever? Will Piper and Alex tie the knot in tall women bliss? Will the white racists and latinx take their joint premium coffee venture on the road? And more OITNB hot takes! HOT TOPICS: - Prayers up for Dream Kardashian! Rob is in crisis; Chyna has never cared. Water is wet. - Rihanna found an Arabian boo. Naomi Campbell isn't pleased, but we are! - Nelsan Ellis a.k.a. True Blood's Lafayette passed. Rest In Power :( - NRA released a spicy commercial! Has the gorls shook. - NPR tweeted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th and exposed MAGA enthusiasts' true colors. - Chris Christie is a beach loving; people hating troll ;) - Ivanka Trump found a seat at the table at the 2017 G20 summit! - Kylie & Kendall Jenner have the nerve; never the range. Their shirts pissed off sweet, sweet Sharon Osbourne :( - Blue Ivy is top 5 mumble rapper of 2017. Deserves her spot on the XXL Freshman Class cover right next to Asahd Tuck Khaled. - Jay-Z released 4:44 and everyone is a financial advisor, marriage counselor, and hip hop critic. Bless up! Recorded Sunday July, 9 2017.

Inspired by Tinashe’s interview with The Guardian and her thoughts on her stalled carer, we discuss the factors we think lead to the making of iconic pop stars; and discuss some of the pop stars that may or may not have started their descent. Our list includes Rihanna and also Taylor Swift. It has the range! But some of the gorls do not :( Hot Topics: * Latest season of House of Cards is dictating reality: Terror attacks in London, former FBI Director Comey's hearings, Otto Warmbier's tragic return from North Korea, etc. *The officer who killed Philando Castile was acquitted. * Prodigy of Mobb Deep passes unexpectedly due to complications with Sickle Cell. * Shan is beside herself that Jay-Z is being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame because he deserves. * Cosby trial didn't have the range. * Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot, and especially Robin Wright DO have the range. Recorded Tuesday June 20, 2017.