What does it mean to be "spiritual" vs. "religious"? Does talking to my ancestors make me a weirdo? And what's the deal with all the sage burning?! We get to the real root of the questions this week in our conversation with our friend Danielle of ToiBox Tarot. She gives us helpful insight and the real deal on what tarot practice is and what it ain't! Come learn something new, and leave your bad energy at the door. Follow Danielle @toiboxtarot Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

This week we link back up with Billy Banx almost a year after speaking with him about his music. This time he's back with a new single, a new attitude and a clear intention on the mark he wants to leave on the music industry and the world. Follow Billy Banx - @b.banx Stream #Fallen   Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

We give our review of Black is King (masterpiece), Kamala Harris (support her!) and of course WAP (ya'll just mad cause you're not getting any). Stay tuned for the shenanigans! Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

We all know things are crazy here at home, but ever wonder what it's like to be a Black man in China? We chat with Charlotte based artist Ian Wilson (a.k.a. Charlie Markers) to talk about his experience living oversees, his move back stateside and how he uses art as a form of activism in response to the state of our world. Have you donated to the Pull Up Back to School Drive yet? We're still collecting supplies and donations until July 31, to fill 200 book bags for kids & families in the city. Can’t donate supplies in person? Send a little coin via CashApp to $HelpKidsLearn 💵 “Pull Up” for education in our community. Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

We tried not to get political...but it happened anyway (s/o to DAKA's mom for today's topic). This week we discuss the growing controversy surrounding many states new mandatory mask laws and why this is turning into a polarizing topic. We also make our projections about the 2020 presidential election, and Nayo tells us why the little things matter in her words of wellness. Have you donated to the Pull Up Back to School Drive yet? We're still collecting supplies and donations until July 31, to fill 200 book bags for kids & families in the city. Can’t donate supplies in person? Send a little coin via CashApp to $HelpKidsLearn 💵 “Pull Up” for education in our community. Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

With all the talk of divestment and donating to organizations like Black Lives Matter that work for the interest of Black people, how do we know what the money is really going towards? How important is that transparency, when you're considering donating? Also, B. Simone...girl you really fumbled the bag on that book. You tried to pull a fast one on us be we haven't forgotten... Have you donated to the Pull Up Back to School Drive yet? We're still collecting supplies and donations until July 31, to fill 200 book bags for kids & families in the city. Can’t donate supplies in person? Send a little coin via CashApp to $HelpKidsLearn 💵 “Pull Up” for education in our community. Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

Another week, another cop using excessive force, another murder of a Black life — we're tired of watching all of this play out on TV and social media. We dig into our feelings on that in this week's episode. Hey #tawkers! Summer will be over before you know it, which means back to school time is coming! Join us alongside some of the QC’s dopest black podcasters to “pull up” for a good cause. From now until July 31, we’ll be collecting school supplies to fill 200 book bags for kids & families in the city. Just DM us to schedule a drop off or donate at any @hyggeclt location starting 6/13. Can’t donate supplies in person? Send a little coin via CashApp to $HelpKidsLearn 💵 “Pull Up” for education in our community. Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

We're finally back live in the studio ya'll!! This week we unpack our feelings around the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd, and talk about what the future holds for Black America. We also take a little tour across the country with some little known facts about our hometowns, and Nayo gives us some tips for pulling back for a moment so that we can be mentally strong to continue the fight for freedom. Hey #tawkers! Summer will be over before you know it, which means back to school time is coming! Join us alongside some of the QC’s dopest black podcasters to “pull up” for a good cause. From now until July 31, we’ll be collecting school supplies to fill 200 book bags for kids & families in the city. Just DM us to schedule a drop off or donate at any @hyggeclt location starting 6/13. Can’t donate supplies in person? Send a little coin via CashApp to $HelpKidsLearn 💵 “Pull Up” for education in our community. Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

Friends! How many of us REALLY have them? This week on #TAWKsPodcast we talk all things friendship. Is it normal to grow apart and experience ebbs and flows in a friendship? What do you do when the homieship has run aground? We dive in with our buddy Rell (@rells.eye) to tawk it out! Follow the TAWKS TRIO! DAKA - @thealleykatway BLEU - @_itsjustbleu SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakur TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]

Happy 4/20! Sparking some good conversation with our girl A'nae (@highuhhnay) to bust some myths about marijuana and have a few laughs...all while practicing social distancing, of course!_______⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Stay safe and stay healthy TAWKERS! ❤️Follow A'nae - @highuhhnayFollow the TAWKS TRIO!DAKA - @thealleykatwayBLEU - @_itsjustbleuSUNFLOWER SHAKUR - @sunflowershakurTAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]