Bonus Episode with Maurice and Ode

On this episode: Ode and Maurice discuss Wendy Williams and Tabitha Brown Beef, the Olympics vs black women, and much more. Link Tabitha Brown's Takedown of Wendy Williams Hailed by Fans: 'A Queen': https://www.newsweek.com/tabitha-brown-takedown-wendy-williams-hailed-fans-queen-1606349 DA BRAT SETS WENDY WILLIAMS STRAIGHT ON THE RAPPER’S ALLEGED INTEREST: https://www.blackenterprise.com/da-brat-sets-wendy-williams-straight-on-the-rappers-alleged-interest/ Soul Cap: Afro swim cap Olympic rejection 'heartbreaking' for black swimmers: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-57688380 Black women athletes are still being scrutinized ahead of the Olympics despite their successes: https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/06/us/black-women-athletes-treatment-olympics-spt/index.html Recent Olympic rulings show dehumanization of Black women in sports: https://www.salon.com/2021/07/06/shacarri-richardson-black-women-olympics-misogynoir/ An Abortion, a Missed Drug Test and Altered Records Add Up to Trouble: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/sports/olympics/abortion-doping-olympics-mcneal.html Hurdler Brianna McNeal loses appeal of five-year ban, will miss Tokyo Olympics: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/07/02/brianna-mcneal-doping-ban-tokyo-olympics/ OLYMPICS BANNED BLACK FEMALE ATHLETE FOR FIVE YEARS AFTER HAVING AN ABORTION: https://www.blackenterprise.com/olympics-banned-black-female-athlete-for-five-years-for-having-an-abortion/ No relay: Banned sprinter Richardson left off Olympic team: https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-2020-tokyo-olympics-olympic-games-sports-333eeecfef7b25b123c73ce0236cea20 U.S. Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson Will Not Compete In The Tokyo Olympics: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/06/1013578552/u-s-sprinter-shacarri-richardson-will-not-compete-in-the-tokyo-olympics

On this episode: Ode and Maurice discuss Ode’s Birthday and Maurice gives the gift that keeps on giving, and much more.

Bonus content with Maurice and Ode

On this episode: Ode and Maurice discuss Odochi’s latest vacation to California, BonnetGate with Monique at the center, Justin Timberlake’s culture vulture status, Ode’s love of The Magicians, and so much more. Blackgirl Sunscreen: https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/ MO’NIQUE SPARKS DEBATE AFTER TELLING BLACK WOMEN TO STOP WEARING BONNETS AND PAJAMAS IN PUBLIC: https://www.blackenterprise.com/monique-sparks-debate-after-telling-black-women-to-stop-wearing-bonnets-and-pajamas-in-public/ The Conversation Surrounding Black Women And Their Bonnets Is Respectability Politics At Its Finest: https://madamenoire.com/1230369/monique-bonnet-comment/ Don’t play respectability politics with Black women over their fashion choices: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/monique-hair-bonnet-black-women-respectability-politics-jenice-armstrong-20210602.html Westchester school principal made employee take racy pictures: https://nypost.com/2021/06/05/school-principal-made-employee-take-racy-pictures-lawsuit/ Swizz Beatz Calls Out Justin Timberlake at Timbaland Verzuz: ‘Be a Part of the Black Culture’: https://www.vulture.com/2021/06/swizz-beatz-calls-out-justin-timberlake-timbaland-verzuz.html Naomi Osaka Quits the French Open After News Conference Dispute: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/sports/tennis/naomi-osaka-quits-french-open-depression.html Why Twitter is up in arms about Ellie Kemper’s ‘racist’ debutante crown from 1999: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-06-01/ellie-kemper-twitter-drama-veiled-prophet

Bonus Episode with Ode and Maurice

On this episode: Odochi and Maurice discuss Will Smith’s Dad Bod, Governors Ball, Escape Verzuz SWV Will Smith reveals he’s in 'worst shape' of his life, kicks off social media fitness movement: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/will-smith-reveals-hes-in-worst-shape-of-his-life-kicks-off-social-media-fitness-movement-6868571.html Obamas announce family dog Bo has died: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/08/politics/bo-obama-dog-dies/index.html Governors Ball Music Festival Announces 2021 Dates: https://nysmusic.com/2021/01/15/governors-ball-music-festival-announces-2021-dates/ Girl Group SWV Recently Reunited for Verzuz Battle Against Xscape — A Look Back at Their Career: https://news.amomama.com/263685-girl-group-swv-recently-reunited-verzuz.html

Bonus Episode with Maurice and Ode

On this episode: Ode and Maurice discuss Justin Bieber’s terrible new hairstyle, Tyrese’s ASMR Instagram clip, Celebrities needing close friends, Dru Hill appreciation, and much more. Justin Bieber sticks with dreadlocks despite criticism: https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/justin-bieber-receives-backlash-after-debuting-dreadlocks/ Tyrese shaves new girlfriend’s pubic hair on Instagram: https://pagesix.com/2021/04/26/tyrese-shaves-new-girlfriends-pubic-hair-on-instagram/ Bumble Blunder: Man Allegedly Boasts About Capitol Riot On Dating App, Is Arrested: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/23/990218018/bumble-blunder-man-allegedly-boasts-about-capitol-riot-on-dating-app-is-arrested Janet Mock Goes Off on Industry in Scorching ‘Pose’ Premiere Speech: ‘F*ck Hollywood’: https://www.indiewire.com/2021/05/pose-janet-mock-premiere-speech-1234634638/ Black Twitter drags newly announced Tory Lanez, Chris Brown album: https://thegrio.com/2021/05/03/tory-lanez-chris-brown-album/ Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAnA6c7Jql4 Dru Hill - 5 Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BTlDtxFuBg Dru Hill - In My Bed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ixip0K2r10

On this episode: Ode and Maurice discuss the Amazon Original Series “Them” and Disney+ “Falcon and the Winter Soldier”.