Alright y’all, let’s talk about it—friendship breakups—they are not fun, but baby, they are REAL. Today, Vine legend and fashion icon Rickey Thompson is joining us, and we are getting into it. From his falling out with Denzel Dion to wild nights with Rihanna in Barbados (yes, that Rihanna!), and why true love is still hiding from him—we are covering it all. Plus, you know Rickey’s got thoughts—so he’s giving us the tea on the best and worst zodiac signs to date, party with, and avoid at all costs.

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Watch out because there’s a NEW Barbie in the building today! You probably know her from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” or her incredible Youtube show “Trixie & Katya”—that’s right, we’re talking about Trixie Mattel! She’s here to tell the story of how she transformed a childhood insult into a brand that’s taken over the world, from drag superstardom to beauty mogul status. Along the way, she gets real about stepping away from social media and how taking a break actually reignited her love for drag. Plus, we’re talking biggest turnoffs, glam room nightmares, and why a flawless makeup beat is basically a superpower. Trust us, this episode is nothing but realness…with just a touch of highlighter!

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What really makes a “good man”—and why does it feel like they’re on the endangered species list? This week, we’re getting into it with self-proclaimed tomboy and viral truth-teller Toni Romiti, the voice behind “Don’t Talk to Boys” and “Men Ain’t Shit Except Mine,”. Toni gets real about losing her dad at 12, unpacking her own internalized misogyny, and the wake-up call that came after blacking out at one of her own shows. Plus, she shares how she finally found a love where she didn’t have to shrink herself, soften her edges, or play small just to be chosen—proof that the right kind of love will meet you exactly where you are, no edits required.

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You ever meet somebody and just know they got that FIRE inside them? Well, today we’re sitting down with none other than The GWOAT herself, boxing legend Claressa Shields, and Detroit’s own Ryan Destiny, who plays Claressa in the new film “The Fire Inside,” to talk all about lighting that flame. They dive into the real life inspiration behind the film, tracing Claressa’s rise from Flint, Michigan to becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world champion. We’re touching on everything from Remy Ma and Keith Powers to Drake and Kendrick Lamar—so sit back, and get ready to roll with the punches!

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Y’all, we all deal with grief in our own way—but could laughter really be the best medicine? Today, your favorite TikTok sketch comedy duo, Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard, open up about the heartbreaking loss of their child and how they navigated their grief through humor. They also spill the tea on some of the wildest advice they’ve been asked to give on their podcast “Give It To Me Straight”—including a mother-in-law out here poking holes in condoms—and break down why your sex life might just be the realest indicator of your relationship’s health.

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We always hear about confidence being the key to success, right? But what about straight-up ARROGANCE? Well, today Will Packer is here to break down what he calls “healthy arrogance”—and how it helped him produce TEN number-one movies, including “Ride Along,” “Think Like a Man,” and “Stomp the Yard.” He’s getting into everything from the time Oprah missed his film’s premiere, to Oprah naming his new book, “Who Better Than You?: The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big,” one of the best self-help books of 2025—talk about a full-circle moment! Plus, we’re spilling some tea on a WILD Kevin Hart party, and going behind the scenes of the Oscars the year Will Smith slapped Chris Rock.

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Is there anything more captivating than watching couples work through their deepest, messiest relationship drama on screen? Honestly, probably not, y’all. So today, we’re talking to the brilliant Dr. Orna Guralnik, the psychoanalyst behind the award-winning docuseries “Couples Therapy.” We’re getting into how the show came to be, what it really means to choose love, and, of course, hearing her hot takes on some juicy topics like gender roles, narcissism, and open relationships. Then she responds to some iconic Beyoncé,Taylor Swift, and Celine Dion lyrics about love—think she’s here for them, or nah?

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We all know Usher from classic albums like “Confessions” to his iconic stage shows—but have y’all been wondering what’s REALLY going on inside the man’s head? Well, he’s putting it all out there in a new Audible special called “The Last Showman,” where he gets real about his 30-year career, the making of “Confessions,” and everything in between. We’re getting into what inspired him to make the new special, sipping on some tea about how he accidentally caused some drama in Keke’s home life, and talking what it means to have everyone know everything about him. Then we’re getting into his biggest regrets, first kiss, and more in a game of “Confessions."

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There are SO many different ideas out there about what it takes to make it in Hollywood. But our guest today, Rick Famuyiwa, is living proof that carving out your own lane is the move. You probably know him from his recent work, like the hit show “The Mandalorian,” or his 2015 indie smash “Dope” with Zoë Kravitz and A$AP Rocky. But today, we’re throwin’ it all the way back to where it started. Rick’s breaking down exactly how he paved his own way in the industry, the magic of telling stories that hit close to home, and y’all…he’s spilling some tea on how, at just 24 years old, three guys who would go on to become pretty big stars—Terrence Howard, Jamie Foxx, and Usher (ever heard of them?)—auditioned for his first movie, “The Wood.”

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Y’all know there’s no shortage of films focused on the trauma of the Black experience, but today’s guest has a “no Black pain” rule for the films she chooses to do. You probably fell in love with Marsai Martin as Diane on “Black-ish,” or maybe you saw her killing it as the Woodpecker on “The Masked Singer.” But what you might not know is that she’s a boss—literally the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history. We’re talking all about her journey from child star to shot-caller, supporting the next generation of young stars, and how Hollywood just cannot figure out how to market Black entertainment.

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It’s estimated that one in five Americans suffer from mental illness—but where does it come from and what can we do about it? Well, today we’ve got our man Da'Vinchi in the building, and he’s dropping some major gems on mental health. From his experience growing up with what he calls “straight monsters” to a recent stalker situation, he’s breaking down all the forces that have impacted him over the years. Then he shares some scorching hot takes on dating famous people and “pussy popping” in a game of “Here for It, or Nah.”

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