Four Layered Takes

TSA Bae "love" is the appreciation we all deserve

Today, we discuss episode 1 of Season 4 of "Insecure". We're excited to have Issa and crew back in our lives again! We LOVE TSA Bae, wonder if Molly will ever grow up, ponder the true dynamics of their friendship and female friendships in general and the merits of men lotioning up before sex. We also have a special guest (Tracey, who never officially announces herself, lol) jump in and out to give the essential worker take. :) 

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"Uncorked" Review and all the WTFs of Coronavirus and "Tiger King"

Today, we vent and laugh (to keep from crying) at times over these ’Rona Chronicles. Our main review is Netflix’s “Uncorked”. We discuss how BBQ is king in Memphis, onscreen chemistry of Courtney Vance and Niecy Nash, and how Drake is actually the Moscato of wines. We also venture into other things we’re watching including how “Tiger King” is all the Ws: “Who, What, Where, Why, Wypipo and WTF”. Also, what actually were the best episodes of “The Office”?We’re still trying to get it together during this Zoom "telepodcast" coronavirus edition. Full review of Uncorked starts at minute 13:40.

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Fallacy of Trusting Straight-back Cornrows in 2019: “Queen & Slim” Review Pt. 2

Today, we conclude our review of "Queen & Slim". We still have questions about the choices these two make, how timelines line up and why anyone wouldn't question the motives of anyone with straight-back cornrows.

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The Misadventures of Tinder: Our "Queen & Slim" Review Pt. 1

Today, we take a look at Lena Waithe's "Queen & Slim" in part 1 of a 2 episode review of the film (there was a lot to say y'all). We dub someone the new Jon Snow, try to get a grasp on how hunger pains and fleeing the police work, we save Marcus' life after he makes a bold claim about black women's hair, and also dive into the love and affection between Queen and Slim.

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Our "Euphoric" Wrap: Talking "Euphoria" and mental health with a social professional

Today, we wrap up our review of HBO's "Euphoria" by talking with a social professional and her thoughts on mental health and teenagers today. She gives us some great info and hotline numbers you can reach out to for help.

United Way hotline - 211
Her organization's hotline - 1-800-273-8255 (press 1 if you’re a veteran)

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Blow the Whistle: A look at episodes 5-8 of “Euphoria”

Today, we welcome the "Bedazzled" return of our moderator Mel as we discuss the final episodes of "Euphoria" season 1.

Nate is Ted Bundy and the Sponge Bob “Ima Head Out” meme embodied. We wondered where's SimpliSafe when you need it. Lexi is the hero you didn't know you needed and MiMi and Mel get honest about how anxiety and depression have affected their lives.

Our dessert today is from Sweet Cheats in Cabbagetown, Atlanta, GA.

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If You Like Pina Coladas: A look at episodes 1-4 of "Euphoria"

FIRST, please forgive our sound being a bit off this episode. We had to work from the backup recording this week, but we made it through. Mel was off this episode as we dive into the first four episodes of HBO's "Euphoria".

 

We talk our enjoyment of the initial episodes, favorite characters, how we relate to them, how we fear for the youth and the overall great storytelling of the show.

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The Misadventures of the "Tepid Old Lady Summer" (shout out Meg thee Stallion)

We're back from a little summer hiatus and had a LOT of catching up to do! 

We break down what we've been doing over the break and help Mel understand what a "Hot Girl Summer" is. We briefly talk new music; dabble in this Popeye's chicken sandwich debate; shout out "The Six" and our friends north of the border in general; and MiMi confuses a health trend for Flinstones lingerie (just go with it).

Most importantly, we touch on what everyone's been watching; “Black Lady Sketch Show”, “The Boys”, “Stranger Things Season 3”, “Mindhunter”, “Euphoria” (Give Zendaya ALL HER THINGS), "Big Little Lies Season 3", "Years and Years", “Queen Sugar” (the show we all should be watching but aren’t), and what strain of virgin blood Angela Bassett, Bianca Lawson and Paul Rudd are bathing in to keep their youthful looks.

We also do a couple 90s throwback show references that solidifies our place in "middle-age-dom". 

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Bonus Episode: Jordan Peele Reminds "Us", That We Ain't, #%$@

This week, we have a REALLY quick bonus episode for you before we take a couple of weeks off and get ready for "Stranger Things" Season 3! But today, we give our takes on the movie "Us" which we didn't get a chance to review previously. Emotions ranged from initially hating it to loving it to adoring Jordan Peele to feeling gross about ourselves after watching it. Also, Mel confesses to loving Peele's other film "Keanu" and watching nearly every day. Bless her heart lol.

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Black Mirror S5 was good but "Striking Vipers" Gave Us All 'Feelings'

In today's episode, we give our takes on Black Mirror, Season 5. Overall, good per usual, but episode 1, "Striking Vipers" was the standout. It had the whole crew in their thoughts about what it expressed on sexuality, black masculinity, gender, attraction and relationships. The season had us wondering if you can catch a virtual reality STD; discussing our addictions to social media; and Mel telling us about that one time when she kicked that untrustworthy chick “Alexa” out her house. Mel and MiMi prove once more you never get too old to be immature about "peen" and Marcus wants to make a correction from last week.

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