Four Layered Takes

Lawd, Where the Parents?: Our Review of ”Euphoria” S2 episodes 1&2

In today's show, we review episodes 1 & 2 of "Euphoria", season 2.

Our takes... Sam Levinson needs therapy; everyone needs a grandma as gangsta as Fezco’s; Mel suspiciously knows a hell of a lot about how drug deals should go down; Rue is not built for that "pimp" life; everybody on the show needs a bath; we’re all just waiting for Maddy to kill Cassie; you know you have a drug problem when Rue is telling you to put that narcotic down; and Zendaya always got the hoes.

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Secure Endings and Monetary Farewells: Our Review of ”Insecure” S5 episode 10

In today's show, we review episode 10 and series finale of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... the busted pipe storyline was wasted if we get no wet, shirtless Kofi; day 3 of a twist-out is always undefeated; Mimi conflates character Molly with actual Nigerians; Marcus wants the Lawrence/BMF spinoff; the episode ended with Issa and Molly in Mel’s mind (bump that Lawrence stuff); the hair on Insecure was always on point, unlike some other "bad wig" Black shows; plus the “Omarion” variant “Touches” one of our takes crew.

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Houston, Ashy Otis Redding Has Left the Dock: Our Review of ”Insecure” S5 episode 9

In today's show, we review episode 9 of "Insecure" (the messiest of them all), season 5.

Our takes... Chad always sneak-dissin’; Lawrence aka “The Hatin’ Otis Redding”; we approve of this Molly and Taurean sitch; Kim w/ some messy ex, tales; Nathan has Chopped & Screwed dialect; the “Proxy BBQ Wars” begin; THC stands for “Truth Honesty and Communication”; Lawrence gives Dwayne Wayne energy; we have a MAJOR debate about what is or isn’t an F’boy; Mel has a solution for Issa’s love triangle; finally, Ahmal is the winner of this episode.

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Choosey Lover? (Maybe): Our Review of ”Insecure” S5 episode 8

In today's show, we review episode 8 of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... Who knew Nancy Reagan was the original "Superhead"; you know you've found ‘the one’ when you aren’t ready to immediately kick them out; LA rent has been making 'love' connections for decades; change is a hard part of life; Marcus once again disappoints by admitting to never seeing another Black 90's movie classic; some of these choices are pretty easy, Issa; MiMi mashes up Maya Angelou, George W. Bush and an IG meme into a life lesson.

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Soggy Blunts of Our Lives: Our Review, ”Insecure” S5 episode 7

In today's show, we review episode 7 of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... Condola's inadequate amount of braids in her top bun infuriates MiMi; Mel hosts what she calls “Bourbon Tasting” events but she's the only taster (insert thinking emoji); “Love Jones” is one of those "foundational Black movies"; Lawrence washing dishes is several podcasters' love language; also Kim commits the "cardinal sin" of disrespecting Cool Ranch Doritos.

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F‘ That Baby: Our Review, ”Insecure” S5 episode 6

In today's show, we review episode 6 of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... Issa got Step Curry infant shooting form; we recount awkward things said and heard during sex; Black hair stylists be holding customers hostage; Kofi is super petty and super wrong, but also fine so he gets three more chances; no matter where you go, there you are; Molly is no Maxine Shaw Attorney at Law; and Kim knows no music after the No Limit Soldier era.

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Love You... Maybe? Our Review, ”Insecure” S5 episode 5

In today's show, we review episode 5 of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... First, RIP Young Dolph; Summer Walker is a paradox; gotta allow men to be chivalrous; Black mamas be invasive; if a man tells you he loves you first, he may be trying to keep you; Kaiser Permanente facilities need more floors.

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Nathan, Beware: Our Review, ”Insecure” S5 episode 4

In today's show, we review episode 4 of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... Black folks are Spades' racists; this is not how sunscreen works; Kofi Siriboe is too fine so of course his characters are problematic; we reminisce on when we were spontaneous youths and Atlanta never closed (club Kaya and 112); Issa should’ve “8 Mile’d” Crenshawn; and we believe Issa is gonna ruin poor, fragile Nathan.

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Two Idiots & A Baby: Our Review, ”Insecure” S5 episode 3

In today's show, we review episode 3 of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes (and we preference this with Mel had been drinking-drinking this episode)...
Mel was so stressed out and had questions for the married couples of the ’cast; Mel explains “fluid-bonded”; we feel Lawrence is a f’boy masquerading as a “nice guy”; lack of communication and no plan is a set up for failure; Lawrence with the weird romantic “Omega Psi Phi” nursery set up; and Peppa and Pepper Pig have messed up a generation of kids.

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Breaking the Big A*s Chains of Stagnation: Our Review, ”Insecure” S5 episode 2

In today's show, we review episode 2 of "Insecure", season 5.

Our takes... We love Molly’s new 'do; we had ideas about how Molly/Issa's reconciliation and COVID could've been cover; we want Quoia to have her own show; Mel thinks Kofi is “Baby you ain’t gotta work no more” FINE; also you can’t be so specific on your dating profile; and Issa should’ve called Crenshawn instead of Nathan.

 

Also, last but certainly not least, #RIP to the special Jovita Moore. You will be missed.

 

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