Episodes
Published 08/13/20
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Published 06/23/20
Episode title: Pet Peeves Description: We catch up on the latest news: Milan Christopher’s penis, nude pregnancy shoots, Jay Z’s latest album and a mini review of Transformers: The Last Knight. We then spend the rest of the time discussing our pet peeves which range from bad table manners, bad customer service, not paying the bill at bars, “sexual” burping and many more :) Links: Milan Christopher’s Paper Mag article > http://bit.ly/2rUnBEj Music: Song: Egzod - Paper Crowns (feat....
Published 07/03/17
Episode title: Book recommendations Description: We catch up on the latest news: Amber’s bush, some new songs (let Asahd take his naps!) and a semi movie review for the Mummy. We then spend the rest of the time discussing our favorite books, books that changed our lives and much more. Oh, and we may have spent 10 minutes ranting about Fifty Shades of Grey. Links: Saida Karoli - Orugambo >> https://youtu.be/jwAxSZblzvQ Goodreads >> http://goodreads.com/ Some of the authors...
Published 06/19/17
Episode title: (Female) Agents of Misogyny Description: This is a rant-y episode. Ladies, we need to do better. But before getting to discussing some ways women are not helping the fights against inequality, we provide a mini-review of the Wonder Woman movie and discuss Laci Green’s YouTube drama, internet feminism and more. Disclaimer: As we mentioned in the episode, at one point in our lives we may have believed in some of the perceptions we condemn in this episode but after some...
Published 06/12/17
Episode title: Lessons from the workplace Description: Buckle up - this is a long episode because we had a lot to say. We catch up on a little of bit of news which includes Instagram-famous girls and their brands, then dive right into what we have learned about the corporate life in the past 4 years. We touch on mental health, organization tips, work friendships and many other topics. Links: Gigy Money’s interview on Bongo 5 >> https://youtu.be/VIUjz0QnfzA Shonda Rhimes’ Year of Yes...
Published 06/05/17
Episode title: Birth control Description: We speed through the new and noteworthy section (it’s been a busy week), and jumped into an hour long discussion on birth control. We go through a list of popular birth control options and offer our personal (not professional) opinion. We also touch on our views on using the rejection of birth control by the Catholic church and the history and public perception of birth control over the years. DISCLAIMER: We’re not medical professionals....
Published 05/29/17
Episode title: Michango ya harusi Description: We catch up your comments (thanks for the feedback!) and Ciara/Future/Russell drama. Also, Golder recaps the Bollywood movie Half-Girlfriend, and urges you to go see her bae Charlie Hunnam in King Arthur. We then sink into the topic of wedding contributions, the bane of our existence. We rant about some of our frustrations around this subject, our ideal weddings and why we think Instagram has ruined weddings. SPOILER ALERT: Skip to 20:55 in...
Published 05/22/17
Episode title: Body image and body positivity Description: This was a very personal episode for us to record. In the New & Noteworthy section, we discuss Tyga, celebrity babies and violence against women (#RIPKarabo). We then delve deep into our issues with body image and the body positivity movement. Love yourself! Links: Tess Holliday Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/tessholliday/ Ashley Graham Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/theashleygraham/ Georgina Horne...
Published 05/15/17
Episode title: Unpopular Opinions Description: This a rant-filled episode about our unpopular opinions: beards. basic dessert(s), Aaliyah is overrated, Brad Pitt and many more. Intro music: Song: Egzod - Paper Crowns (feat. Leo The Kind) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/PaperCrownsCr Find us on the internet: Twitter: [at]TheBTWPodcast (https://twitter.com/TheBTWPodcast) Facebook: By the Way, with Rokcie & Golder...
Published 05/08/17
Description: In this episode: we take a moment to discuss Ciara, the Kardashians and our attraction to tattooed white boys. And then all hell breaks loose and it’s an hour plus of us deep-diving into cheating, why men do it, if we would ever tolerate it, polyamory, kinky sex, communicating your needs in your relationships etc. It’s a doozy of personal opinions and mini-rants on this touchy subject. Let us know what you think via our socials and/or leave comments! Intro music: Misael Gauna...
Published 05/01/17
Episode title: From bajajis to tiny, tiny cars. Description: In this episode: We catch up with listener feedback, Golder has opinions on Fast 8 and DAMN and Rokcie has notes on Nicki’s No Frauds video. We also discuss how life has changed now that we’re rolling in cars and not bajajis anymore, our beef with bullies on the road and how we’ve dealt with traffic police. It’s a massive episode (sorry not sorry) with a lot of opinions. Skip to 17:19 if you don’t want Fast 8...
Published 04/24/17
Description: In this episode: listener feedback on our last episode (finally!), celebrity break-ups, yet another discussion about our changing perspectives on love and relationships, whether having physical preferences is wrong and in our Geek Out section, Golder is excited about her new purchase and Rokcie finally moved! Intro music: Song: Egzod - Paper Crowns (feat. Leo The Kind) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/PaperCrownsCr
Published 04/17/17
Season II, Episode I Description: We are revamping the podcast by taking a leaf from the TV shows, we will now be doing a season with a number of episodes before taking a (long?) break. In this episode, we try to put our 2 cents on the discussion of whether #MenAreTrash. We also discuss Shether and conspiracy theories: is Drake a talent vampire? We want to know. Golder is geeking out over free time and Rokcie complains about something or other. Some of the things mentioned in this...
Published 04/10/17
In this episode, we catch up on what’s been going on in our lives. We reflect on growing older and changing perspectives, share some horrific partying tales, lament on our weight loss struggles and ask ourselves, would we date men in their 40s? We also have a lengthy Geek Out session about Doctor Strange, 2 Dope Queens, libraries and much more. Some of the things mentioned in this episode: 2 Dope Queens: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/dopequeens Phoebe Robinson’s book:...
Published 11/30/16
I am not my hair, said India Arie but the trith is hair is a big part of our lives. Welcome to a discussion on hair, surviving Dar as a naturalista.
Published 02/18/16
So if you have ever been broke you know that you never wanna be broke again. If you have never been broke then you are either lying, a freeloader, dependent on parents or may be a combination of all. Join us as we talk about and how to survive Dar with it. Give us more tips you guys, we would like to here your versions. xo
Published 01/27/16
Hey guys, so here it is episode 4, the D word, no not what you think (although close cousins). Dating, join us in the last episode of 2015. Let's close the year!!
Published 01/11/16
This week we discuss trailers, ratchet messes and how to survive as a woman in Dar. Fellas, buckle up. Ladies, raise a glass and join us in recapping our experiences on partying, snatching wigs and dealing with...ahem, interesting exes.
Published 12/21/15
Apologies about the pilot, we umh, ok we don't have a good excuse. We have it we might release it. This week we speak of boda bodas, bajaji's and why we are never on time in this 'bandari ya salama'. So yeah join us as we speak about the slow and frustrating transportation in Dar. Speak of going no where slowly *sigh*
Published 12/01/15