"See, The Thing Is..."

Hey Nieces & Nephews!Today is officially our final episode together. We've always planned on recording an in-person finale episode for you all after the announcement so we can close out the season.Closing out the season for STTI looks like: 2/27- New in-person episode release3/1- Pre-recorded Game episode3/4 - 3/15- 4 Guest episodes ( Guest 3/4 will be 21 savages manager Meezy, and additional quality/entertaining guests)Thank you to everyone who is supporting the growth of diverging career paths and honoring a legacy created by two amazing women who've cultivated a phenomenal team and community!------------Check out Good Moms Bad Choices Live Show: https://goodmomsbadchoices.com/tourSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday nieces and nephews! Since Beyonce dropped here two country songs “Texas Hold Em’” and “16 Carriages” the internet has been resurfacing the true origins of country music! This week your favorite auntie Bridget Kelly is joined on the couch with one of your favorite friends with Benefits Blue Telusma for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations about Black people and Country Music. The two talk about SOUL of America being in the South and the often misrepresentation of it’s contribution to culture,(16:00), famous cowboys (20:00), the true impact of the song “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman on the Black (29:00), cowboy fashion (40:00), the fear of saying “he’s Black”  (59:00) Woke is the new “N” word (1:17:00) , willfully ignorant (1:21:00), Freshly Squeezed (1:30:00)---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors: Curology: For a limited time you can get your first Curology skincare box for just $5–when you go to https://www.Curology.com/stti  NYX Cosmetics Concealer: Just twist it up, pop it on, blend with a brush or finger and then it’s done! It’s like waving a magic wand and having your skin perfected. Get your NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Concealers at your favorite makeup retailer and at https://nyxcosmetics.com Etsy: A gifting moment is always around the corner. But whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, a holiday, or even just a day to say “thank you”—Gift Mode on Etsy has you covered! Try Gift Mode on Https://www. Etsy.com  now!Care/of: Taking your vitamins and being proactive about your health just got WAY easier, and packaged emore intentionally/sustainably with Care/Of!  For 50% off your first month's subscription with Care/of, go to https://TakeCareOf.com and use code stti50!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Tuesday nieces and nephews! This week your favorite auntie Mandii B joined by ½ of the Around The Way Curls Podcast and 1/3 or the Can’t Afford Therapy Podcast Antoinette and Host of Why Are You Single and Comedian/entrepreneur Reeezy for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations.The three talk about:Their Valentine’s Day and a proper Netflix and Chill movie/show selection (18:00) Antoinette getting an award at work and the duality of gratitude and yearning for something different (25:00) Chris Brown being “uninvited” to the NBA All-Star games and his public call out of Ruffles (37:00)Why Kelly Rowland’s reaction about the Today show was EXTREMELY APPROPRIATE and the media’s reaction to it (52:00)Fanni Willis didn’t do anything “illegal” however, attorneys for numerous defendants have sought to disqualify Willis and the Fulton DA’s office in part because of her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade(1:00:00)(1:13:00) Freshly Squeezed: New Music---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors: Curology: For a limited time you can get your first Curology skincare box for just $5–when you go to https://www.Curology.com/stti  NYX Cosmetics Concealer: Just twist it up, pop it on, blend with a brush or finger and then it’s done! It’s like waving a magic wand and having your skin perfected. Get your NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Concealers at your favorite makeup retailer and at https://nyxcosmetics.com Etsy: A gifting moment is always around the corner. But whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, a holiday, or even just a day to say “thank you”—Gift Mode on Etsy has you covered! Try Gift Mode on Https://www. Etsy.com now!Care/of: Taking your vitamins and being proactive about your health just got WAY easier, and packaged more intentionally/sustainably with Care/Of! For 50% off your first month's subscription with Care/of, go to https://TakeCareOf.com and use code stti50!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday nieces and nephews! Your favorite auntie Bridget Kelly is joined for a special episode centered around love & marriage with hosts of For Better or Best Podcast, Charles & Shireen. ---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors: Naked Wines: Head to NakedWines.com/STTI , click ‘Enter Voucher’ in the top right corner and enter STTI for both the code AND password to get 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included - that’s $100 off and less than $7 per bottle! Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order today PLUS 15% off and free shipping every subscription order after that! Go to https://prose.com/STTI! Curology: For a limited time you can get your first Curology skincare box for just $5–when you go to https://www.Curology.com/stti  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday nieces and nephews! Your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are joined by author of “A Walk Into The Dark & Cold” Tu’shouney for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations. The three cover topics like, the limitations of love language theory and the importance of factoring in trauma, the 5 types of relationships within a marriage, learning how to allow space while still being present, Being intentionally patient, and the importance of asking/answering the hard questions while dating AKA Dating Backwards!. Timestamps:(5:00) Learning how to compromise within a relationship: 1 partner wanting to celebrate a holiday that the other does not believe in {20:00) The misuse/overuse of the love language theory:Does not consider/factor in experiences with trauma Can be weaponized as a tallying metricWhole love vs. Love vs. attachments(30:00) Being HEALED isn’t REAL, you’re simply aware. Healing is an ongoing journey.(38:00) Theory: MOST Men don’t like women and women don’t like men(40:00) Why do men repel from “wholeness” (50:00) Being Honest about Dishonesty doesn’t make betrayal okay: KEVIN GATES CLIP (1:00:00) 5 types of relationships within a marriage for the full relationship to thrive: The one with yourselfFriendship with each otherRomantic relationship with each otherSexual relationships with each otherMartial relationship  (1:10:00) Dating backwards: within 1 conversation you can learn what it usually take 6 months to learn:List a few things you know that you need to work on List a few things that people have told you you need to work on (1:15:00) Anything that separates you from love, is self harm: extreme detachment, isolation, etc. (1:16:00) Freshly Squeezed:Same Mistake- Destin Conrad Ft. Alex Isley Easy- SamohtNo Evil - SiR ---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors of the show: Naked Wines: Head to NakedWines.com/STTI , click ‘Enter Voucher’ in the top right corner and enter STTI for both the code AND password to get 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included - that’s $100 off and less than $7 per bottle! Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order today PLUS 15% off and free shipping every subscription order after that! Go to https://prose.com/STTI! Curology: For a limited time you can get your first Curology skincare box for just $5–when you go to https://www.Curology.com/stti  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday Nieces & Nephews!Your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are back for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations. The three talk about, (30:00) KeKe Palmer X Bobbi Keke Althoff interview and the difference between appreciation and appropriation, (38:00) Kanye’s inability to book arenas and the true meaning of “cancelation”, (44:00) Master P and Snoop Dogg Sue Walmart for hindering sales of their cereal, and so much more. Enjoy your Superbowl weekend and make sure to drive safely. Please don’t drink and drive!!  ---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors of the show: SMALLS: Give your cat food the quality food they deserve! For 50% off your first order, head to https://www.smalls.com/stti  and use code STTI NYX Cosmetics Concealer: Just twist it up, pop it on, blend with a brush or finger and then it’s done! It’s like waving a magic wand and having your skin perfected. Get your NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Concealers at your favorite makeup retailer and at https://nyxcosmetics.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Tuesday nieces and nephews! Your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are back for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations.The three talk about: (3:00) Involuntary secondhand smoke (7:00) Finalizing wedding plans (10:00) Ginger ale is now said to make illness worse // NY POST Vicks to “break a fever” Hot Toddy to cure coldsOnion/garlic in the sock(15:00) Post yourself at 21 years old trend & reflections about your 21 year old self (20:00) The Grammys: Snubs, finally, and what’s next ?(50:00) Universal Music Group removes their label artists’ songs from TikTok  (57:00) Tyrese wishes he was Latino (1:05:00) Shaq says a man should never open himself up to a woman(1:20:00) Things We Don’t Care About: Tattooing your partner’s name on your body. Despite what Rick Ross & Drake told ya’ll, it doesn't make it real!  (1:25:00) Freshly Squeezed:Ruin-  Usher, PheelzJT- Sideways---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors of the show: SMALLS: Give your cat food the quality food they deserve! For 50% off your first order, head to https://www.smalls.com/stti  and use code STTI NYX Cosmetics Concealer: Just twist it up, pop it on, blend with a brush or finger and then it’s done! It’s like waving a magic wand and having your skin perfected. Get your NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Concealers at your favorite makeup retailer and at https://nyxcosmetics.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday nieces and nephews! Your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are back for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations. Joining them on the couch this week is multi-media powerhouse, entrepreneur, and your future Stockton city councilman Jason Lee. The three talk about: (4:00) Evolution is a requirement if you’re a living being(8:00) Releasing the expectations that people have for you (11:00) Dreams that they had as kids that have/have not materialized (16:30) Honest Segment: Jason Lee is running for Mayor of Stockton, CA(18:00) Jason’s relationship with Stockton, CA (28:00) Jason explains why he thinks he’s suited for this position(44:34) Neighborhood talk, Spiritual Word, TSR, and Hollywood Unlock meet with the democratic administration(51:26) Jason Lee reads the emails to Stephanie Daily Smith to the administration & the response back (1:05:00) Stockton Unlocked: Ralph White & inhumane business practices(1:19:00) Florida looking to ban social media for kids under the age of 16  ---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Tuesday nieces and nephews! One of your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly is joined on the couch this week with Cultural Curator Sioban and founder of LIT Brooklyn Dwil for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations. The three talk about: (5:00)Grown: Restaurants that they used to go to as kids (Golden Coral, etc.) (24:00) Honest: Rap Beef: How low is too low? (1:00:00) Slightly Toxic:Have you purposely or accidentally left something at a partner's house? How do you retrieve it?  If you’re trying to protect a friend from her abusive boyfriend and she ends up giving him your address, what do you do? (1:44:00) Freshly Squeezed: Rap Beef SongsRemy Ma- Shether (Nicki Minaj tweet) Takeover- JAY-ZHit Em Up - 2PAC The Story of Adidon- Pusha T ---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors of the show: Zoc Doc: Zocdoc is a FREE app and website where you can search and compare highly-rated, in-network doctors near you AND instantly book appointments with them online. Go to Zocdoc.com/STTI and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Factor: Forget frantic lunch preps and rushed dinners! Factor's 2-minute meals are your secret weapon in the new year. Fuel up fast with restaurant-quality meals—all delivered right to your door. Head to https://factormeals.com/stti50 and use code stti50 to get 50% off! SKIMS: If you are looking for a gift for your Valentine or for yourself - SKIMS just launched their best Valentine’s Shop ever https://skims.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

**This episode is sponsored by Better Help**Happy Friday nieces and nephews! Your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are back for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations. Joining them on the couch this week is TV personality Ashley Brittney Silva.The three talk about: (4:00) Bridget finding her wedding dress & wedding dress scammers(10:00) Our assumptions about being 30 vs. the reality of being in your 30’s(21:00) Being friends with women in a different stage of life then you (marriage, kids, etc) (31:00) Love & Marriage DC:Confessional room gangsters Relationships on/off screenMarketing for the showWhat to anticipate on new season (45:00) Restraining orders and familial boundaries (disclaimer:this section conversations about abuse) (1:00:00) Candance Owens’s comment about being a “homewrecker” (1:08:00) Freshly Squeezed:MANDII- Avant- Separated BRIDGET- Carl Thomas- I Wish ASHLEY- Boyz II Men- On bended knee—------------------Sponsors:Hello Fresh: Whether your resolution is to save money, eat better, or stress less, HelloFresh is here to help you do all three!  Go to https://HelloFresh.com/sttifree and use code sttifree for FREE breakfast for life! Better Help: If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. "Visit BetterHelp.com/SEETHETHINGIS today to get 10% off your first month.”Embrace Pet Insurance: don't wait for the unexpected to happen— join the massive community of pet owners who trust Embrace Pet Insurance to protect their pet. Head to https://embracepetinsurance.com/stti and join the massive community of pet owners who trust Embrace Pet Insurance to protect their pets.  NYX Cosmetics Concealer: Just twist it up, pop it on, blend with a brush or finger and then it’s done! It’s like waving a magic wand and having your skin perfected. Get your NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Concealers at your favorite makeup retailer and at https://nyxcosmetics.com ---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored to you by BetterHelpHappy Tuesday nieces and nephews! Your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are joined on the couch with media personality and podcaster Mr. Jay Hill for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations. The three talk about: (7:00) The difference between journalism Vs. social commentary (20:00) Pay inequality (28:00) Only Fans X Snoop Dogg(43:00) 'Brick lady' who shared video of her horrifically-swollen face after accusing a man of attacking her with a block for spurning his advances is branded a LIAR by cops: Raked in $40,000 on GoFundMe(54:00) Desantis endorses Trump(57:00) Slightly Toxic: Man who got 5 women pregnant at the same time hosts joint baby shower- all the ladies are happy (1:09:00) Freshly Squeezed: MANDII- NOTHING SWEETER- NAOMI SHARON  BRIDGET- HEART AIN’T EMPTY- BLXST  JAY HILL - MIRRORS/ DROWNING - MORNIN’ AFTA---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/6678m1b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors:Hello Fresh: Whether your resolution is to save money, eat better, or stress less, HelloFresh is here to help you do all three! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/sttifree and use code sttifree for FREE breakfast for life! Better Help: If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. "Visit BetterHelp.com/SEETHETHINGIS today to get 10% off your first month.”Embrace Pet Insurance: don't wait for the unexpected to happen— join the massive community of pet owners who trust Embrace Pet Insurance to protect their pet. Head to https://embracepetinsurance.com/stti and join the massive community of pet owners who trust Embrace Pet Insurance to protect their pets.  NYX Cosmetics Concealer: Just twist it up, pop it on, blend with a brush or finger and then it’s done! It’s like waving a magic wand and having your skin perfected. Get your NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Concealers at your favorite makeup retailer and at https://nyxcosmetics.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday Nieces & Nephews, Your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are joined by ½ or the podcast “Around The Way Curls” , 1/3rd of the podcast,“Can’t Afford Therapy”., and (y)our favorite friends with benefits  Antoinette  for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations. The three talk about: (3:00) Shows they’ve been watching lately (10:00) Apps/technology that they’d like to see in the future (25:40) Are award shows a good medium for comedians? What is tasteful comedy in a mixed crowd setting? (44:00) Vivica A. Fox’s response regarding Taraji P. Henson’s argument about pay inequality in the entertainment industry. (50:00) Antoinette explains why transparency is the enemy of exploitation(1:00:00) Would you feel some type of way if your friend accomplishes a major life goal and you find out on social media? (1:11:00) Freshly Squeezed music theme:  Songs created by couples (past & present) Mandii’s pick: What Would You Do - City High  Bridget’s pick: Body Party- Ciara Feat. Future Antoinette’s pick: Got ‘Til It’s Gone Feat. Q-tip & Joni Mitchell Outro Song: Two Wrong Feat. Claudette OrtizDon't forget to go comment on our instagram which song you would would select for our freshly squeezed segment this week- https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  ---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Tuesday Nieces & Nephews, Great news… your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B are reunited for the first time in 2024! This episode they are also joined on the couch by one of (y)our favorite friends with benefits Antoinette for some grown, honest, and slightly toxic conversations. Since you all love Antoinette when she’s on the platform, make sure to go check her out on her weekly podcast “Around The Way Curls” or her Seasonal podcast “Can’t Afford Therapy”. (5:00) Bridget talks about her trip to Jamaica and gives updates about wedding planning (14:00) Antoinette expresses her initial reservations about traveling with Mandii and the surprises along the way (18:00) Mandii & Antoinette talk about their trip to Mexico(30:00) Why Coretta Scott King Was THAT GIRLLLL! (38:00) Most Def’s analysis of Drake’s Music: Commercial Vs. Conscious Music // https://x.com/artofdialogue_/status/1746224650609119627?s=46&t=HOv_FBl5-DsOFPoNoo7k-g(52:00) Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard President after the ridiculous, laughable, and foolish claims of “plagiarism” led by Harvard donor Bill Ackman. Bill Ackmen (billionaire hedge fund manager) and major donor at Harvard fought for Claudine’s resignation only to have it revealed that his own wife plagiarized taking full sentences & paragraphs from Wikipedia. She was a tenured professor at MIT. She didn’t cite Wikipedia because it was against school policy to use it as a source. She admitted she was wrong. Her husband went on a Twitter rant (5139 word tweet) protecting his wife questioning if one could even plagiarize wiki. He said it was unfair to raise questions about a dissertation written in 2009 even though Claudine Gay’s thesis was written in the 90’s (57:00) What precedent does the use of AI in a case similar to Claudine set for freedom of speech and censorship tactics in universities. (1:04:00) What is the price of truth/freedom? (1:05:00) Wiz Khalifa says anyone he dates has to be okay with his relationship with Amber Rose. The importance of healthy co-parentingSpeaking poorly or disrespectfully about an ex reveals more about yourself than your former partner (1:19:00) Freshly Squeezed Mandii pick- 21 Savage - Red Rum // https://music.apple.com/us/album/redrum/1724494274?i=1724494724 Bridget pick- Ariana Grande ; Yes, And? // https://music.apple.com/us/album/yes-and/1724584200?i=1724584201 Antoinette pick- Hallelujah Heaven- Jeymes Samuel // https://music.apple.com/us/album/hallelujah-heaven-feat-lil-wayne-buju-banton-shabba/1716811591?i=1716811604 ---------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday Nieces and Nephews! This week your favorite auntie Mandii B is joined by CEO of Idea To Launch Podcast Productions and Host of Pivot with Purpose Podcast , Carla Wilmaris, and co-host of My Expert Opinion , Co-founder/director of YKTV Magazine, Champ MEO. The 3 are here to bring you some grown honest and slightly toxic conversations to kick off your weekend. **Please listen to this episode with caution as it will contain language about assault, violence, and suicidal ideation.**(11:00) You Are What You Eat Documentary led Mandii & Carla to pay for a $1,000 dinner for 2(14:00) NYC’s obsession with juice bars & Tiger Bone to increase sexual stamina (20:50) What is the etiquette when you’re leaving a party? Is it rude to leave without saying goodbye? (24:00) Kat Williams tour tickets and the meaning behind touring with Tony Roberts(37:36) Good Morning Interview with Jonathan majors: The importance of differentiating the different types of abuse and the validity of them all (Leave Martin Luther King Jr. & President Obama out of this sir…) (41:00) Has Jonathan Majors positively contributed to the Black community? (49:00) Gypsy Rose: Should she be free after successfully planning the murder of her mother? Why is she celebrated? (1:00:00) The mental and physical health services in prison (or lack there of…) (1:01:00) Champ shares a story about “disobeying a direct order” from a CO while he was incarcerated and the unruly, disgusting, and violent repercussions  (1:13:40) - What does it mean to have a Hoe Collaboration? (1:19:40) The rebranding / reclaiming of the word “HOE”(1:23:00) Would you speak about speaking on your former relationships publicly (1:30:00) What is considered a low blow during an argument? (1:40:11) Freshly Squeezed: Mandii’s pick: Jericho- Iniko //  https://music.apple.com/us/album/jericho/1682564934?i=1682564938 Carla’s pick: Besto (Fruta Fresca) - Carlos Vivez// https://music.apple.com/us/album/beso-fruta-fresca-feat-carlos-vives/1720497353?i=1720497360 Champ’s Pick: Bukie Bando 917 Rackz  ------------------------------------------------------Idea To Launch Academy: If you're someone who wants to start a podcast but need help simplifying the process visit https://www.ideatolaunchpodcastproductions.com/ and use promo code: STTI for 50% OFF!!!------------------------------------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119---------------------------Sponsors of the show:NYX: For an easy to apply concealer that lasts up to 12 hours buy NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Concealers at your favorite makeup retailer!SMALLS: Give your cat food the quality food they deserve! For 50% off your first order, head to https://www.smalls.com/stti and use code STTI See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey Nieces and Nephews!!! Today you’re getting a brand new episode hosted by your favorite auntie Mandii B joined by 1/3rd of the Friendzone Podcast @heyAssante along with host, journalist, and and EP @Dometi. For my true crime girlies (& fellas) make sure to check out True Life Crime S2 where Dometi Pongo reports on the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of young people and searches for answers to the country's grimmest unsolved cases. This week the 3 talk about: (3:00) Dometi’s therapist ghosting him and the requirements you should have for a therapist (7:00) Some New Year's Resolutions the 3 are (or are not) setting(16:00) Assanté & Mandii’s first time skiing and how DIFFICULT it ACTUALLY IS (more Black people should try it) (20:00) Traveling necessities that you should always pack (23:00) How the music industry is shifting what charting looks like with the Tik Tok and Billboard collaboration. What impact will this have on the music industry?  (32:20) HONEST SEGMENT (32:36) Mandii issues an apology to Club Shay Shay,,, find out why!  (36:00) The three discuss, what responsibility does a  journalist have while conducting an interview? Is it important to fact check in the moment or follow up with questions that provide more context to the story, or is it appropriate to allow someone to come on a platform and tell their version of a story? (53:53) Fans can anticipate a Biopic about the rapper 21 Savage(1:00:00) Ari Lennox speaks out about going on tour with Rod Wave // Check out EP 134 Ari Lennox titles “How Big Is Your Boat” : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-big-is-your-boat/id1534096260?i=1000579296293 (1:13:00) Florida News Segment: Rumors of 'shadow aliens' at Bayside Marketplace go viral after large fight among teens creates chaos - CBS Miami (1:07:00) Is it your fault if you take a bad business deal? The three talk about negotiating contractual terms and the cracks in the Hollywood Facade (1:23:00) Does respect diminish with the continued forgiveness? https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ttuM8CaV0/?igsh=bnBlbWs2cHJnMHg2(1:31:00) Man shares story of woman who didn't pay $20 to pick up food https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1ch52WgU7W/?igsh=M2J0OXRmZjg3a3U0(1:42:00) FRESHLY SQUEEZED Mandii’s Pick:  Home Alone- Bas Feat. J.Cole // https://music.apple.com/us/album/home-alone/1720257027?i=1720257368 Dometi’s Pick: Blick- Scarlet // https://music.apple.com/us/album/blick/1716439288?i=1716439291 Assanté’s Pick: UFHO- Flyana Boss // https://music.apple.com/us/album/ufho/1720267660?i=1720268076  ------------------------------------------------------CONNECT WITH US:📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seethethingispod/reels/  📱TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethethingispod?lang=en  🗝PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/seethethingispod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US ON GUMBALL : https://gumball.fm/shows/see-the-thing-is/61781b15b8db6d491d3f4119------------------------------------------------------Sponsors of the show:NYX: For an easy to apply concealer that lasts up to 12 hours buy NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Concealers at your favorite makeup retailer!SMALLS: Give your cat food the quality food they deserve! For 50% off your first order, head to https://www.smalls.com/stti  and use code STTISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.