Why Jussie? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

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Why Jussie? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

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53 minutes

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Feb 22, 2019

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The play cousins join Queen Bey and her King in celebrating Princess Meghan. And of course almost the entire show is dedicated to dissecting the Jussie Smollett case. Special guest, legal analyst Midwin Charles, helps Joy Ann and Jacque examine every angle of the situation, including what Olivia Pope would do to fix it.

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Feb 22, 2019

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Reid This/Reid That is a podcast hosted by two play cousins who happen to be professional journalists that you may have heard of... or not. Anywho, we cover pop culture, politics and black girl magic all while having fun.

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Why We Need Joy: Chris Witherspoon joins Jacque in-studio talking Joy-Ann's haters, Avenger: Trinity War's snoozy review and Jacque's #MuteRKelly follow-up. The two also discuss Bill Cosby's guilty verdict, Meek Mill jail release and Kanye West certifiably being in... by Reid This Reid That
70 min listen
Are We Muting Michael Jackson??: It’s been a busy news week and the play cousins have much to discuss... include a new RKelly video, trump’s fake national emergency, that Michael Jackson HBO doc and how mad the aunties still are at J Lo, especially Jacque. And find out how... by Reid This Reid That
55 min listen
The Black AF Royal Wedding: The "cousins" gleefully recap the most soulful Royal wedding and tearfully break down the sexual harassment allegations against God, aka Morgan Freeman. Jacque & Joy-Ann also talk evicting grown-ass kids and the NFL's (Trump) new kneeling policy. by Reid This Reid That
42 min listen
....And Bob's Your Uncle: The sleeping journey continues for Joy-Ann; and both Aunties discuss the wrong place and time for fan selfies. Jacque vows never to run up on Samuel L. Jackson. Grammy-nominated singer, Marsha Ambrosius talks people butchering her name, motherhood,... by Reid This Reid That
54 min listen
Sang, Jacque Winans, Sang: The cousins share not so fond memories of the New York Subway and detail their plans if they win the lottery. Also, gospel great BeBe Winans stops by to talk about his new single, signing Korean Soul and heading to Broadway. by Reid This Reid That
97 min listen
Just Say it, "Kim K. Did a Great Thing": Jacque and Joy-Ann debate Kim Kardashian's meeting with pres. Trump; celebrating their hatred for Fear TWD's Madison Clark and side-eyeing Serena Williams haters while challenging beauty "standards". Dr. Ben Michaelis joins the "cousins"... by Reid This Reid That
54 min listen
...Pray for the Bear: Cousin Jacque is joined in-studio by special guest-host and honorary Reid, Chris Witherspoon to talk the importance of good therapy, if Omarosa earned her "black card" back, Madonna's Aretha Franklin tribute, and Queen Sugar and Love Is season... by Reid This Reid That
53 min listen
All That Shade: The ladies talks Joy-Ann's viral "h&m" drag, Killer Mike falling short on AM Joy and the rise of Fear the Walking Dead and #TWD finale. Toure' joins the "cousins" in-studio and shots fired between him and Jacque! The trio also... by Reid This Reid That
61 min listen
Decatur Where It’s Greater: The lovable Omar J. Dorsey, who plays Hollywood on Queen Sugar, joins the play cousins in the studio and he instantly becomes family. He talks Queen Sugar, Oprah, Aunt Vy, but the best moment is when Omar and Jacque realize they grew up literally... by Reid This Reid That
39 min listen
Sniff, Sip and Swallow: The aunties invite a wine expert to the studio to learn more about vino. Their guest is the owner of Harlem’s Popette wine store, who shares a inspiring story of how he went from stocking to being the boss. by Reid This Reid That
26 min listen
Wakanda ForNEVER!: The play cousins discuss just about everything as they welcome cultural critic, New York Times best selling author and tech genius Luvvie Ajayi. Luvvie is on a mission to make the Motherland our primary travel destination. The ladies also discuss that... by Reid This Reid That
70 min listen
Girl, You Ain’t Swole: The play cousins discuss a vegan night on the town. They also have some rewrites for The Walking Dead team. And Broadway diva LaChanze stops by to talk playing Donna Summer in a new musical and why vocal lessons are her secret weapon. by Reid This Reid That
61 min listen
Let Your Soul Glow: Joy-Ann makes it back from D.C. just in time, as Jacque nurses a hangover --swearing it's the last. Both ladies side-eye Serena's injustice, while still celebrating Naomi Osaka's win; and giving a nod to Phillip Michael Thomas' epic contribution to... by Reid This Reid That
49 min listen
Stop Calling 911 for BS... Unless it's for R Kelly: PR extraordinaire Marvet Britto joins Jacque and Joy Ann in-studio to tackle the latest on the Starbucks boycott controversy. The cousins also Joy Ann’s mom guilt and Jacque’s involvement in a Twitter beef. And of course we talk Scandal ending and... by Reid This Reid That
64 min listen
Fix It, Jesus-The Insomnia Episode: Finally, we get a professional in the studio to focus on Cousin Joy Ann’s insomnia. We dig deep into the history of Joy Ann’s sleep issues, define causes and explore possible remedies. And yes, there is wine! by Reid This Reid That
28 min listen
No One Will Be Steppin In The Name Of Love Here: The Aunties hit the ground running in 2019. Joy Ann takes us behind the scenes of her one on one with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Jacque shares why she did not end up covering the Golden Globes red carpet AND breaks down what went wrong with the... by Reid This Reid That
54 min listen
We have a Black Princess--Ya'll!!: Joy-Ann tries to convince her daughter skip graduation to cover the royal wedding; Jacque is making sure her black doesn't crack! The cousins also talk Fear TWD, deciding the cocktails for their early morning royal wedding coverage, and being sick and... by Reid This Reid That
62 min listen
The Man Had An Axe In His Lap: Jacque becomes Captain Save on the D Train. Joy pays homage to her favorite cousin and talks almost performing in a cousin's Do-wop band. The cousins discuss a morsel of hope in Handmaid's Tale finale (spoiler alert), the dangers of... by Reid This Reid That
62 min listen
Praise Be, Hon-tee: Chris Witherspoon (and his eyebrows) guest-host with cousin Jacque and foolishness ensues. First, there is the no holds barred recapping of the BET Awards. Then, among other things, they talk about the moment queen Oprah did a Handmaid’s Tale... by Reid This Reid That
47 min listen
There's a Baby in The Room: Jacque is stressing about over-packing and needs therapy, while Joy-Ann is preparing to speak at her youngest son's graduation. The cousins celebrate Madison's death on FEAR TWD, talk Me Too defendants getting due process and Tiffany Haddish getting... by Reid This Reid That
48 min listen
We Love You JLo, But C’mon!: Brilliant comedian Roy Wood Jr is back and has the cousins near passed out from laughter. We talk JLo possibly hosting the Grammy’s upcoming Motown tribute, The Fyre Fest documentary, and that Candy Man who sold drugs. Joy Ann and... by Reid This Reid That
56 min listen
Bonus: Greenleaf Premiere: Tune in for a special bonus episode, where the play-cousins wine down in front of a special live audience after watching the season 3 premiere of Greenleaf. by Reid This Reid That
33 min listen
Eat The Chips, Anna Mae: The cousins are back! Jacque discusses the TJMS Fantastic Voyage and Joy-Ann shares a update on her son's speedy recovery from a injury. The ladies also talk 'This is America', canceling R.Kelly, Melania stealing from Michelle Obama- again and racial... by Reid This Reid That
66 min listen
IYANLA, FIX OUR LIFE!: Joy-Ann talks being annoyingly quirky behind the scenes at AM Joy and Jacque thinks she is spiritually connected to an Atlanta handyman for the next 90 days. The aunties discuss Kanye's mental health, Matt Damon’s Brett Kavanaugh impression on SNL... by Reid This Reid That
82 min listen
She Can Have A Plate In The Car: Cousin Joy Ann is back in the RTRT studio and breaks down her Omarosa interview last week for AM Joy interview. The ladies also give us the details of the Black Girls Rock experience. And singer/actress Mýa stops by to talk about her 13th studio... by Reid This Reid That
50 min listen
We Are Obsessed By ‘Us’: Film critic Alissa Wilkinson joins Jacque and Joy Ann as they dig deep into the hidden meanings and Easter eggs in Jordon Peele’s new movie ‘Us’. They also discuss The Walking Dead and the latest with Jussie Smollett. by Reid This Reid That
72 min listen
Maroon 5: Get Out The Way: Jacque is tempted to ask guest Sanaa Lathan an uncomfortable question; Joy-Ann talks her 2-week binge diet, as she preps for cousin Jacque's vegan challenge. The aunties discuss the lack of diversity at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards; The NFL’s... by Reid This Reid That
73 min listen
Oscars so White, Again: Cousin Joy Ann is out, but our favorite play cousin Chris Witherspoon fills in and brings all the details about the 2020 Oscar nominations and the lack of diversity. He and Jacque also break down the latest with Harry and Meghan and why Lizzo... by Reid This Reid That
77 min listen
Home On Foxy Brown’s Range: The cousins delight in the return of The Walking Dead, but continue to disagree over the worthiness of the departing Rick Grimes. They also, discuss the ongoing Trump/Kanye bromance. And the film legend and all around bad-ass Pam Grier stops by to... by Reid This Reid That
90 min listen
Oh yeah! We’re Overstepping Boundaries...: The Aunties are busier than ever. Joy-Ann talks future plans for her upcoming book, which is expected to be released this summer, and Jacque is fine tuning her schedule for Super Bowl . They also discuss Sen. Kamala Harris’ presidential run,... by Reid This Reid That
58 min listen

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Racist Royal Tea: The play cousins are joined by Royal expert Lola Adesioye... and author (Why I Resist), activist and slayer of Piers Morgan, Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu; who are bringing HOT Black British Tea on the blockbuster Prince Harry, Meghan & Oprah... by Reid This Reid That
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