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     Why The Songbird Sings is a podcast where host ShanaTheSongbird (she/her) and Shihari B (he/him) talk about spiritual enlightenment, music, personal endeavors, LGBTQIA+issues, Black social economic issues, black enterprise, and highlight black professionals. This podcast is currently bi weekly and can be found on most streaming platforms Artwork made possible by: Facebook: LaKeisha Hinson Website:http://www.lakeishly.blogspot.com Instagram: Lakeishly_ Twitter: @Lakeishly Music is possible by: Gabrielle Booth Instagram: gabbyb025 Facebook: Gabrielle LaShae Questions or topics please send to: WhyTheSongbirdSingsPodcast@gmail.com Why The Songbird Sings: Facebook @whythesongbirdsings: Instagram @officalwtsspod: Twitter

Why The Songbird Sings


    • Aug 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    S3 Ep5: Break is over!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 94:32


    The duo get together and talk about judgment, Keke Palmer, affirmative action, etc. 

    S3 Ep4: Shana Birthday and she talking shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 65:51


    On this episode the two talk shit while having a drink. 

    S3 Ep3: Grief, Give Me Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 44:08


    In this episode, Shana and Shihari focus on grief after losing a mutual friend unexpectedly. 

    S3 Ep2: You're Thinking Too Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 51:44


    In this episode, the two talk of love and being loved. For the discussion, Shana brings up womanhood and ask Shihari's opinion on what makes it and some controversial ideas discussed among cis women. Tell us what you think! Facebook and Instagram: Whythesongbirdsings Gmail: Whythesongbirdsingspodcast@gmail.com

    S3 Ep1: So a Time When You're Lonely

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 66:06


    In this episode, they speak on relationships with the perspective of what do men want. Come listen as Shihari tells us what he can provide and his idea of partnership.  Highlight Business Souled Out Plates LLC Instagram: @SouledOutPlates Facebook: Souled Out Plates 

    S2 Ep18: It's your aura! Season 2 finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 84:34


    The last recording of the year! Happy new year and off to more adventures! The two reflect on the year and their hopes for 2023.

    S2 Ep17: Recall On The Word Hoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 55:27


    In this episode she reflects on being enough, Shihari talks of not letting go of your power, and the two talk about friendship and how do they chose their friends. 

    S2 Ep16: Romance? Does it still happen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 51:08


    Sorry about the tardiness, but Shana has been doing lots of travel, recording, and shihari is adjusting and creating healthier habits. This episode Shana talks about “a hoe always being a hoe”, Shihari talks about preserving his energy, and the two question what is romance and is it still a thing. 

    S2 Ep15: Knowing Who's Inside of You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 48:22


    In this episode, Shana reflects on a what if memory of a friend, Shihari talks about not giving away your power and standing on God's promises, and ending with a discussion of dating and “Do men have better relationships with their boys than their girlfriends?”. 

    S2 Ep14: Cramping While I Fap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 75:45


    In this episode Shana and Shihari have Indy on discussing masturbation, alpha and beta individuals, and some of their drunk memories. Highlighted Business Crazy Plant Bae Instagram: @crazyplantbae Website: www.crazyplantbae.com Facebook: Crazy Plant Bae

    S2 Ep13: Momma Had to Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 82:28


    In this episode, Shana talks about being a Black queer woman traveling the world, Shihari breaks down Psalm 23, and Shana continues to talk about sexuality. 

    S2 Ep12: Sam Scott Interview Bonus episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 70:50


    In this, interview, Shana speaks with artist Sam Scott. A singer, songwriter, record producer, audio engineer and entrepreneur, Sam Scott was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He discovered his love for music at a young age, and developed his skills over time. He released his first EP, The Night Before, in July of 2018 and recently released his second EP, Under Pressure, on June 10, 2022. He is bringing back a 90's R&B flow, blending modern arrangements to create his own unique and exclusive sound. Sam Scott is the next driving force within alternative R&B. In the interview the two talk about his time in the military, creating music, artistic development, and simply having great laughs.  Link to Sam Scott's information: https://linktr.ee/Samscottvii

    S2 Ep12: Gardening

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 80:20


    In this episode, Shana gets her first tattoo and talks about taking care of oneself, Shihari continues the conversation of loving one another, and they talk about the variety of sexual attraction. This is part one of three episode talks of sexuality. 

    S2 Ep11: The Birthing!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 67:56


    In this episode Shana reflects on her near drowning, Shihari continues the lesson of how we view ourselves, and they end with a discussion of the five love languages. 

    S2 Ep10: Love My neighbor as I Love Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 61:37


    In this episode, we have a Shihari takeover after the two have been traveling. Shana reflected on standing up for one's self, Shihari talks of seeing people as God sees them, and they discuss what's going on with the American government, abortion, and how can you positively and healthily deal with what's happening. 

    S2 Ep9: Mind Your Business; Happy Pride Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 114:59


    Happy Pride! The two are traveling and having fun talking about Shana being a lesbian, reflecting on death, Shihari discusses “the thorns in the flesh”, and Shana tells a little about the history of Pride Month and questions Shihari on his pov of the month as an ally before they hit the road.   Highlighted Business For The Gworls http://linktr.ee/FORTHEGWORLSPARTY

    S2 Ep8: YourMom'sTulips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 63:18


    In this no fucks given episode, the duo is joined by Indy. They discuss threesomes, sex names, and more while being tipsy and high af. Don't forget to send questions and comments to us on social media or podcast email.  Facebook: Why The Songbird Sings Instagram: @whythesongbirdsings Email: whythesongbirdsingspodcast@gmail.com Tik Tok: WTSS

    S2 Ep7: Who Told You That?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 55:17


    On this Shihari takeover, Shana and Shihari are back from their vacations and are refreshed. Shana talks of love and partnership, Shihari reminds you that you're great and a child of God, and they discuss Blackness. Highlighted Business Steven Williams Visual Artist Facebook: Black Guy Who Paints  Instagram: @the_black_guy_who_paints

    S2 Ep6: Are We Free? (The Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 47:55


    In this episode, Shana reflects on her “Boogie Nights”, Shihari gives us somethings to think about and encourage us to create a place for God's kingdom, and a small question revolving around Blackness. 

    S2 Ep5: Being Flaccid, Releasing, and King of Straps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 76:34


    In this episode, both Shana and Shihari express their emotional releases as they navigate life, Shihari focuses on decluttering yourself in “Words of Light”, and Shana interviews a long childhood friend Steven Williams on his career as a painter. Highlighted Guest Mr. Steven “The Black Guy Who Paints”  Williams Facebook: Steven Williams https://www.facebook.com/stven.williams205 Instagram: @the_black_guy_who_paints https://instagram.com/the_black_guy_who_paints?utm_medium=copy_link

    S2 Ep4: If You're Down With Polygamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 88:59


    This episode is a “No Fucks Given” styled episode where the two get tipsy and answer some of the listener's messages. Enjoy as they talk about travel, relationships, and memories. 

    S2 Ep3: Damn, Why You Such A Man?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 96:22


    In this episode Shana talks of life's transitions, Shihari continues to enlighten the listeners about the wisdom of the proverbs, and they interview Iron Emperor from “Deep Thoughts with Iron”. Highlighted Guest Iron Emperor Instagram: @Mynameisiron197 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/mynameisiron

    S2 Ep2: I Need Peace!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 85:46


    In this episode, Shana reflects on lost love, Shihari emphasize the importance of being still and receiving Gods promise, and they have an informative interview with an African investment banker. 

    S2 Ep1: Football or Orgy?????

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 96:26


    In this episode, Shana talks about going against what people expect of you, Shihari encourages fasting and preparing for God's gifts, they both reflect on the show's growth and have an interview with Mia Anyinkle.  Highlighted Business  Drift Kitchen Contact  IG: @BY.CHEFSAN FACEBOOK: HASSAN GOODEN Highlighted Guest Mia Anyinke Mia Anyinke is a multi passionate color obsessed creative originating from Cameroon but currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. Known for her colorful designs, she is also a fruit aficionado, talented photographer, balloon wrangler, braid whisperer, fashionista and podcaster behind the brand TribesOfkin.    Contact  IG: @tribesofkin 

    S1 Ep14: Season One Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 38:38


    A short recap of our fav moments and rundown of the first season. 

    S1 Ep13: Growth and Increase Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 80:46


    It's the season finale! Shana reflects about her grandmother's life and influence on her, Shihari talks about having peace in all circumstances, and the two share Christmas traditions and memories and what they are expecting the upcoming year. From this team, we wish all happy holiday season and a better new year! Album Shout Out Juicy- Miss Mojo

    S1 Ep12: No Box Macaroni!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 44:46


    It's the Thanksgiving episode and the two share their idea of thanksgiving elements, Shana goes fishing, and Shihari talks about responding in a Godly way.  Highlighted Business  Tribe of Kin Website: Tribeofkin.com Instagram: @tribeofkin.com

    S1 Ep11: Adult Films?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 89:03


    The two are together again for a wedding where they sit and talk about Shana's lustful experiences, Shihari gives light on the spiritual fight, and thoughts on generational curses. Highlighted Business: Fenty Beauty Www.fentybeauty.com

    S1 Ep10: A Good Cussin' Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 66:16


    Finally in the same city, Shihari and Shana give you the first of many Shihari take over episodes.The Shade King guides us through Shana's reflections, dives into trusting God, and ask “Should Dave Chappelle be Canceled?”. 

    S1 Ep9: YourMom69

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 109:56


    This episode is once again another no fucks given episode where the two are joined by Indy and discuss things like Tyler Perry, inner identity, Dave Chapelle 2021 Netflix comedy special, taking nudes, and more over drinks on a Sunday afternoon. 

    S1 Ep8: Blessed and Highly Flavored

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 70:45


    In this episode, Shana talks of family matters and how "eyes are the window to the soul", Shihari discusses the importance of your identity in Christ, and they speak to none other than Miss Mojo!  Highlighted Business Black Girl Sunscreen  Website: https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/blackgirlsunscreen Twitter: @BlkGrlSunscreen  Instagram: @blackgirlsunscreen Highlighted Guest Miss Mojo Instagram: @MojoDisco Twitter: @MojoDisco Website: www.mojodisco.com

    S1 Ep7: We Twerkin (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 31:12


    In this episode, The duo discuss moments of moving, Shana's class reunion, wanting childern, ignoring people's words and The So Lux brand. The special guest this time is the amazing and wise Jewel the Gem! Highlighted Business: The So Luxe Accessories “Luxe your look, with The So Luxe Accessories” Find on Instagram @ThesoLuxe. Www.thesoluxe.com Highlighted Guest: Jewel The Gem Instagram: @jewel_thegem

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    S1 Ep6: We Twerkin' (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 28:20


    In this episode, The duo discuss moments of moving, Shana's class reunion, wanting childern, ignoring people's words and The So Lux brand. The special guest this time is the amazing and wise Jewel the Gem! Highlighted Business: The So Luxe Accessories “Luxe your look, with The So Luxe Accessories” Find on Instagram @ThesoLuxe. Www.thesoluxe.com Highlighted Guest: Jewel The Gem Instagram: @jewel_thegem

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    S1 Ep5: Let's Go To The Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 74:28


    This episode, the two share the joys of moving, Shana's first kiss, allowing the lost of control, music and an interview with the host and creator of “Off The Rock” Podcast, John Rocker. Off The Rock Podcast Off The Rock ( Mobiles Hottest Podcast) hails from Mobile, AL. Catch them on Spotify, apple podcast, I heart radio, and NSpire U online radio. Currently top 120 in USA and Peru for music interview. Contact us at offtherockpod@gmail.com or IG @offtherockpod. Live every Wed and thurs at 8pm on FB Live and IG Live.  "If you aint vibin with Off the Rock, you're UNDER A ROCK"!

    S1 Ep4: Dreamed of Being Spit Roasted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 31:51


    This episode the host kiki with a dear friend, Indy, in a no fucks given style episode. The conversations roll from porn to cartoon characters. We also introduce the soon live show on Instagram, Happy Hour With The Songbird. Follow and subscribe for more details.  Instagram: @WhyTheSongBirdSings Facebook:https://m.facebook.com/WhyTheSongbirdSingsPodcast

    S1 Ep3: The Lights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 98:18


    This episode, the duo dives into personal comforts, feeding the soul, discussion on black and queer representation  in film and stage, and talks with the star, Ianne Feilds Stewart on the profession and how might one can navigate it. Highlighted Buisness: The So Luxe Accessories “Luxe your look, with The So Luxe Accessories” Instagram: @ThesoLuxe. Www.thesoluxe.com Highlighted Guest Ianne Fields Stewart Facebook: Ianne Fields Stewart  Instagram: @Thefreeactorvist Twitter: @Freeactorvist Website: Www.Iannefieldsstewart.com Non-for profit: TheOkraProject.com

    S1 Ep2: Looking For Those Like Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 105:12


    In this episode, Shana and Shihari talk about sex, forgiveness, and the discussion of having more diversity of people in healthcare. Why is this important? Also do you know a respiratory therapist/ respiratory care practitioner? These two interview two beautiful black women who are respiratory care practitioners, RCPs. Business shout out: True Platinum Cleaning LLC For your industrial or residential needs email them for all inquiries. Email: Tplatinumllc@gmail.com Send all questions and/or topics to: WhyTheSongbirdSingsPodcast@gmail.com

    S1 Ep1: Pilot: As A Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 83:23


    This episode we introduce ourselves, give food for thought, discuss policies surrounding trans youth, and interview a Black American social worker. Highlighted business: Belinda By India  Instagram: blendia_ Facebook: Blendia By India Tiktok: blendia_ Website: www.blendiabyindia.com

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