Cher and James discuss the #BowWowChallenge, it's inception, and how catering to your "audience" online isn't always the best way to live your life. In Open Call, Cher talks about a deep cut from the black culture, and James found a new hobby with help from an app!

Things we mentioned during today's episode:

Shad Moss aka Bow Wow aka Lil Bow Wow, in the strangest and most suggestive music video at age 14

Desus and Mero DRAG Bow Wow, and ban him from their show

The RompHim™, a Chicago-based Kickstarter, giving rompers for men

Cher's EMO ass subtweet to herself

Today's sponsor, Field Notes. Get yourself a cute notebook.

DEEP CUT: Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns" song, "Ain't Nothing Like a Good Man"

Yummly, a recipe finder app, for James' new hobby

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C + J