Τα καλύτερα Afros N Convos podcast (2024)

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What's Your [Enneagram] Type 42:34

3+ y ago42:34

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We've all taken the Enneagram personality test and know our personality types. Learn how that's help us stretch ourselves and grow our friendships. Check out these websites for free versions of the test. https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnc…

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Bill's Out 48:43

3+ y ago48:43

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Bill Cosby and he's out. The NCAA votes to allow college athletes to profit from their names, images, and likenesses. A world record is set for stacking M&M's - it was 5, 5 M&M's. The parents of victims of the Parkland school shooting tricked the former NRA-executive into giving a graduatio…

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Piercings, Tatts, and Red Hair 52:52

3+ y ago52:52

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This week we're talking body modifications - from piercings, to tattoos and hair colors. We talk things we want to have done and whether we think the workplace is ready for us! Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com

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Sha'Carri Put Some Respeck on her name! 39:38

3+ y ago39:38

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The NCAA now has to start paying athletes...but not in the way you might think. Black TikTok is on strike. Black girl magic dominates the Olympic Trials. A Utah school receives backlash for omitting a student with Downs Syndrome from the year book. A MASSIVE diamond is discovered in Botswana; but what does that really mean for the people? Hear our …

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We Fly High...On the Hog That is 46:29

3+ y ago46:29

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This week we will be talking about High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. This Netflix limited series has been turning a lot of heads in the media recently. Tune in to hear our popular and sometimes very unpopular opinions. Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com…

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One Hunnid Episodes & Counting! 38:42

3+ y ago38:42

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This week’s Trending Convos is being replaced with a celebration episode. Join us as we take time to go down memory lane. Is there anything we wish we would have said? Anything we regret saying? Our favorite episode(s) and/or moment(s)? What episode do we point people to when they find out we have a podcast and want to check it out? We are SO grate…

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Just Let It Go! 39:24

3+ y ago39:24

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Let It Go Day is later this month - its a time to forgive yourself for your regretful decisions and any thing plaguing your mind and move forward with your life! This week, we discussed some of the things we've had to let go of and some things we're working on letting go in the future. Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.co…

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Naomi Drops Out 41:57

3+ y ago41:57

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Naomi Osaka pulls out of the French Open. And starts an international conversation on mental health in the sports world. NYC Pride Parade is banning the NYC Police Department from their parades until 2025, citing the threatening nature of police presence to minority communities. Judge in Michigan just swore in an attorney that he sentenced for sell…

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A Convo on the Black American and Asian American Divide with Asiah Cauley 40:44

3+ y ago40:44

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This week wraps up Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Just earlier this month, President Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law in response to the rising violence against Asian people since the start of the pandemic. It is a great step for the Asian community to address this recent wave of violence, but it has left many in …

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Simone Flies High 34:33

3+ y ago34:33

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Ms. Viola Fletcher, a 107-year old survivor from the Tulsa Race Massacre, testifies before Congress in support of reparations for the survivors and the descendants of the massacre. Howard University to name their newly revitalized fine arts program after Chadwick Boseman. The NBA Hall of Fame inducts the first super fan. Jewel Burks Solomon and her…

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2 Distant Strangers & Monster 52:11

3+ y ago52:11

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This week we watched 2 Distant Strangers and Monster (both on Netflix). Both deal with the stories of black men and the criminal justice system. Check them out and then tune in here to hear our thoughts! Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com

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Masks OFF! 37:38

3+ y ago37:38

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The CDC says fully vaccinated people can go outside (and inside) without masks on - and the people are confused! Delaware State University announces that it is canceling up to $700,000 in student loan debt for graduates affected by the pandemic. Black woman's home value more than doubles when appraiser thinks homeowner is white. GQ names ASAP Rocky…

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Hot Girl Summer 2021 47:12

3+ y ago47:12

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Body positivity is the movement. And it's all about loving yourself and your body just as you are. As the summer is rolling around, body positivity is all the more important, as shorts get shorter, shirts get tighter, and we bring out the swimwear. So what are our thoughts on where we are with our physical appearance. And, if we're not where we wan…

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Porsha Williams, Mrs. Steal Yo Man! 47:36

3+ y ago47:36

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May is AAPI Heritage Month. This week, we recognize Anna May Wong and Sandra Oh. L.A. to reach herd immunity by July 2021. Tom Cruise hands back his Golden Globe awards - and NBC refuses to broadcast the Golden Globe award show in 2022 - over lack of diversity. 16 year-old Curtis Lawrence was accepted into several universities, including Harvard an…

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Stressed! 44:54

3+ y ago44:54

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One thing that plays a huge part in mental (and emotional) health is your level of stress. Stress can have so many negative effects on your body, both physically and mentally. We discuss some ways stress impacts us and some steps we are taking to lower our stress levels. Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us a…

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Bill and Melinda Gates Call It Quits 43:25

3+ y ago43:25

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The famous couple, Bill and Melinda Gates, call it quits after 27 years of marriage - with no prenup! Colombia is experiencing week-long violent protests. Shaqir O'Neal, son of Shaquille O'Neal, chooses to take his talents to Texas Southern University, another HBCU. Is this a new wave?! Also, the Red Table Talk tackled the debate of monogamy vs. po…

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A Year in Pandemic Lockdown 40:38

3+ y ago40:38

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It's been over a year since the world as we knew it completely changed after the pandemic made its way to America. A year of being shut down and distant from people has completely changed us, in some good ways and in some interesting ways. One thing we know is things likely will never be the same. We reflect on how this year has changed us and what…

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And the Academy Award Goes to... 41:27

3+ y ago41:27

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More police-involved shootings right after the Chauvin verdict. Black-owned app ANJEL converts your phone into a "body cam" in the event of a police encounter. Florida couple doesn't take no for an answer for their wedding venue. Mother goes to Tik Tok to ask if would be problematic to braid and put beads in her White daughter's hair to match her d…

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Would You Rather...? 39:36

3+ y ago39:36

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This week, we engage in a lighthearted and fun game of "Would You Rather...?" Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com

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The Chauvin Verdict 40:11

3+ y ago40:11

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The jury came back with its verdict in the trial of Officer Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. We react to the verdict. Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com

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Colonization of Christianity 48:52

3+ y ago48:52

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Our Book Convo on Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi opened the door to an interesting conversation - how does colonization show up in Christianity? This week, we dive right in to the role the church has played in the colonization of people groups and how remnants of colonization still appear in Christianity today. Follow us @afronsconvos on IG Email us at afr…

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Justice for Daunte 42:06

3+ y ago42:06

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Yet another black man, Daunte Wright, was shot and killed by the police in Minnesota, in the midst of the ongoing trial seeking justice for George Floyd. A Virginia Army officer was aggressively stopped by the police after leading the officers to a well-lit gas station. The WNBA unveils new jerseys in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Who’s bett…

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Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 49:53

3+ y ago49:53

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Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi follows the stories of the descendants of two half-sisters, Esi and Effia, who know nothing of each other despite residing in the same castle at one point. However, Effie resided in the castle’s residence as the wife of a British solder, while Esi was held in the slave dungeons below and later sold into slavery. Homegoing tak…

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MLB Takes a Stand 36:45

3+ y ago36:45

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HBCUs will rule the court in 2022 at the first ever HBCU All-Star basketball game. Adia Barnes and Dawn Staley make history as the first Black head coaches in the Women's Final Four during March Madness. MLB moves its All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver over Georgia's voting bill. Forbes released its annual list of the richest people in the world,…

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Overrated/Underrated 46:53

3+ y ago46:53

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This week we have fun talking about actors, movies, tv shows, and music. What or who is overrated? Underrated? And then we get into some of our guilty pleasures! Tune in, you may be surprised! Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com

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Sometimes It Goes Down With Quavo and Saweetie in the Elevator 46:13

3+ y ago46:13

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Everyone is talking about and watching the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin. The NCAA admits that there is a $13.5 million budget gap between the men's and women's basketball tournaments. New Zealand passed a law allowing for parents to take time off from work after experiencing a miscarriage. Saweetie and Quavo had an elevator incident of the…

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Oscar Nominations 48:06

3+ y ago48:06

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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences released their nominations for the Oscars last week. We picked three movies that were nominated for some major categories, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Nomadland. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the movies and their nominations. There are a few spoilers throughout, so mak…

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NCAA Dropped the Ball 47:48

3+ y ago47:48

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The U.S. faces its second mass shooting in a week with the murder of 10 victims in Boulder, CO. What's next for gun laws in America? Issa Rae signs major deal with WarnerMedia and is looking forward to bringing forth new content, in both television and film. Evanston, IL becomes the first U.S. city set to pay reparations to its Black residents. Oak…

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Coming 2 America 43:52

3+ y ago43:52

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33 years after the release of the cult classic, Coming to America, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall team up again for another voyage to America - this time to find a male heir for now-King Akeem. We watch as they teach King Akeem's son, Lavelle, how to be a prince in Zamunda. But, is he suited to take the throne? Subscribe to the podcast Follow us @af…

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Beyonce Makes History at the Grammys 43:05

3+ y ago43:05

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Haitians make their grievances with their government known with the worldwide trending hashtag #FreeHaiti on social media. We stand with the Asian American community in the midst of the tragic murders in Atlanta, GA. Marsai Martin takes her talents to the Disney Channel as she produces the new show "Saturdays." Beyonce makes history as the most dec…

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The United States vs. Billie Holiday 44:58

3+ y ago44:58

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We watched The United States vs. Billie Holiday (released on Hulu on February 26), which aims to tell the story of the FBI targeting the famous jazz musician for her performance of “Strange Fruit.” The movie also details her financial woes, struggles with drugs, and abusive relationships. Tune in to hear our thoughts. Subscribe to the podcast Follo…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Tell All 37:34

3+ y ago37:34

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spilled it all on an explosive interview with Oprah. From racism, to being stripped of security detail, to Meghan's unanswered cries for help. We get into all of it on this special episode of Trending Convos. Like and subscribe to the podcast Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnc…

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Andra Day Scores Big Golden Globe Win! 18:05

3+ y ago18:05

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Congrats to Andra Day's for her win for Best Actress in a Motion Picture! Congrats also goes out to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Renee Montgomery takes over as first owner who was a former player in the WNBA as she purchases ownership stake from former Senator Kelly Loe…

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The Education Problem 59:42

3+ y ago59:42

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This week Jacqueline Forbes, a Ph.D. candidate studying educational leadership and policy analysis, joins us for a enlightening discussion on her experiences in education. She shares insights on everything from funding disparities in schools with majority black and brown students, to the importance of black educators and counselors, and how we disc…

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Ted Cruz Goes To Mexico 45:59

3+ y ago45:59

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Tiger Woods and we are hopeful for speedy recovery. Jackson State scores its first win under Coach Deion Sanders - spoiler alert, it was a blow out! Jeep is under pressure for use of the Cherokee name. Idris Elba is the hottest new rap star. The United States has surpassed 500,000 deaths due to COVID, although the …

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Judas and the Black Messiah 56:20

3+ y ago56:20

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This week, we watched Judas and the Black Messiah (streaming on HBO Max). The movie portrays the life of Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Black Panther Party Illinois chapter in Chicago. At the young age of 21, Hampton was murdered by the FBI, assisted by an informant, William O'Neal. Tune in to listen to our thoughts on the movie. Like and subscribe …

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Chris Harrison Did Not Receive A Rose 55:48

3+ y ago55:48

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Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are battling these winter storms. We hope you all are staying safe and as warm as possible. The former Mayor of Colorado City, Texas told his citizens they are on their own during the winter storm. Savage Fenty is now worth a billion dollars! Shout out to Rihanna! Lauryn Hill is the first female rapper to…

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BONUS EPISODE: Listener Questions 1:04:28

3+ y ago1:04:28

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to our beloved listeners! You asked us, we answered! Tune in to hear our answers to the questions you asked us on IG. Like and subscribe to the podcast Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com

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What Does It Mean To Be Pro-Black? 1:02:51

3+ y ago1:02:51

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What does being Pro-Black entail? This week, we have an engaging discussion about being Pro-Black, including being proud of our blackness, shopping Black-owned brands, and engaging with Black content. Like and subscribe to the podcast Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com…

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#FreeBritney Comes for Justin TImberlake 51:19

3+ y ago51:19

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Is Justin Timberlake canceled?! A newly released documentary adds fuel to the #FreeBritney movement as it shines like on the conservatorship arrangement between Britney Spears and her father. Mark Cuban says the National Anthem will no longer be played before a home Maverick's game. Newly released video in the Trump impeachment trial again reveals …

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The Colors of Melanin 1:02:36

3+ y ago1:02:36

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In this week's episode we talk about colorism and the way it affects our community. We talk past, present, and how we can be better in the future. Like and subscribe to the podcast Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com

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Work From Home With Chick Fil A 46:48

3+ y ago46:48

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Chick Fil A figured out how to get some employees working from home! One of R. Kelly's associates pleads guilty to bribing witnesses not to testify - it's not looking good. Ulta Beauty signs Tracee Ellis Ross as a Diversity and Inclusion advisor for the brand. Regina King scores a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director for her directorial debut,…

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Wendy Williams Tells All 46:26

4y ago46:26

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We recently lost two greats: Hank Aaron and Larry King. And shortly after we recorded our episode, we learned that we lost a giant in Cicely Tyson. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones and we thank them for all they gave to us. The Biden Administration brings an American Sign Language interpreter to the White House briefi…

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The Afros 'N Convos Writing Room 52:02

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With all the new media content coming out, we take a moment to talk about what we would like to see in media in an ideal world - in television, movies, and music. We have some exciting ideas - a production company might want to give us a call! Subscribe to the podcast Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos…

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Michelle With the Bundles! 37:38

4y ago37:38

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Yes, President Joe Biden was sworn in on January 20. Exciting. BUT DID YOU SEE MICHELLE OBAMA?! Shout out to her hair stylist Yene Damtew! Trump issued a number of pardons on his way out - among them, Lil Wayne, Kodak Black, and clemency for former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Ava DuVernay inks deal with Spotify to produce podcasts. Lastly, shou…

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Hobbies, Hobbies, Hobbies 53:59

4y ago53:59

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January is National Hobby Month! Hobbies can be great way to learn new things, build community, and decompress from a busy work schedule. To celebrate, we dig into our hobbies from the past and present and what we would like to pick up in the future. You'd be surprised at the things we've tried to pick up as hobbies! Subscribe to the podcast Follow…

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Bachelor Matt Says Stop Assuming! 33:35

4y ago33:35

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Listen, Bachelor Matt is tired of all the assumptions that he is going to end up with a white woman - but we all know he is, it's fine! Donald Trump makes history as the first U.S. President to be impeached twice. President Trump's administration has also executed 13 people in just 6 months. Apparently, Secret Service officers are not welcome in Ja…

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Bridgerton 51:37

4y ago51:37

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Bridgerton, one of Netflix's hottest shows out now, is the first project from the partnership between Shonda Rhimes' production company and Netflix. The show takes place during the Regency era in London with a twist - Black nobility! We follow the eight Bridgerton siblings and their quest to find love in the midst of the competitive courting season…

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Washington, We Have A Problem 41:06

4y ago41:06

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Rioters determined to overthrow a national election stormed the Capitol in Washington, DC, disrupting the Congressional process of certifying the election results. We dive into our feelings on what happened as only we know how - part laughter and part disbelief. Plus tons of other Trending Convos. Follow us @afronsconvos on IG Email us at afrosncon…

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New Year, New Goals? 39:51

4y ago39:51

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It's a new year! Everyone is setting goals to tackle for this new year, but are you in the right headspace to do so? How do you know? How often are you looking at and evaluating your goals? Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com

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