Around The Way Curls

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  Ep 504. Breakups Aren't a Failure, I'm Grateful 20.07.2026 1t 31min

  In this week’s episode, Shanti enters the teenage version of the “terrible twos,” while Antoinette discovers that a fully booked summer. Oddly enough, we agree with J.Lo’s recent take on relationships, debate Young Miami’s lyrics and India.Arie’s thoughts on mainstream music, and ask whether the sounds we consume truly influence us, or whether we only care when the message makes us uncomfortable. Finally, we discuss the irony of biohacker Bryan Johnson receiving a recent diagnosis after dedicating millions of dollars to not dying. Join us... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 503. Dems Do It Again, Justice for Nolan Wells + Surviving Jay Z Extra Innings 14.07.2026 2t 17min

  In this week's episode, we recount our time at the exhaustingly epic time at Jay's final Yankee Stadium performance, "Extra Innings". For politics, we discuss the democrats fumbling yet again to secure a solid candidate for a very important election in Maine's coming midterm elections, as well as the unfolding story around the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells and what does safety look like in a world that protects whiteness. Join us.Contact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 502. It’s America’s Birthday, So Let’s Revisit Palestine 06.07.2026 2t 4min

  We are taking a little break this week! Enjoy a little Holiday banter and revisit one of our most popular and important episodes.Contact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 501. Oprah Can't Be Trusted, Whitney, Clive + Mamdani 29.06.2026 1t 14min

  This week, Shanti and Antoinette catch up on hard conversations, Facebook Marketplace addiction, protein goals and what qualifies as kinky. For politics, Antoinette breaks down Zohran Mamdani’s growing influence in New York and what recent progressive wins could mean for the Democratic establishment.For pop culture, the ladies discuss Oprah’s comments about Whitney Houston, Clive Davis’s complicated legacy, why Ben Savage may have ghosted his Boy Meets World castmates, a fake Britney Spears quote and the queer yearning in Sister Act. Join us.Contact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 500. The Art of the (Trash) Deal ft. Trump & Jay- Z + Sprinkles Slavery & Subservience ft. David Oyelowo 22.06.2026 2t

  This week, we celebrate the 500th episode of Around the Way Curls! Together, we reflect on the work we’ve done, the community we’ve built, and the journey that brought us here.In politics, we discuss Trump’s ghetto White House celebration and the U.S.–Iran peace deal. In pop culture, we unpack Jay-Z’s exclusive Target deal, Eve’s Tiny Desk performance, and the latest round of internet diaspora wars between Africans and Black Americans.Join us as we celebrate this milestone, revisit the journey, and get into this week’s mess.In collaboration with The CultureLP Disney’s Encanto In Concert, presented by the New York Philharmonic, runs June 18–21 at David Geffen Hall.Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/EncantoclpContact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 499. Getting On this Girl's Nerves: Crash Out Edition 15.06.2026 1t 27min

  Shanti enters her rock phase as she crushes on a rising punk rock star, while Antoinette defends this new generation of “aunties and uncles.” Together, we crash out over Keke Palmer and the Hot Ones white man, question whether Young M.A misrepresents the queer community, debate the Knicks vs. the Spurs, unpack the lost art of women setting each other up well, and discuss Pam Grier’s orgasms that last for days. Join us.Contact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 498. The Roots Remember Even When The Trees Pretend 08.06.2026 1t 45min

  In this week's episode, Shanti recognizes her business's growth while Antoinette sees her breasts with new eyes. Together, we discuss Trump cussing out Netanyahu, and the recent verdict of the Rick Chow case that left a 14-year-old boy murdered. For pop culture, we dive into Jay Z's historic performance in Philly, his freestyle, and the demented response from Dame Dash. Join us...In collaboration with The CultureLP Disney’s Encanto In Concert, presented by the New York Philharmonic, runs June 18–21 at David Geffen Hall. Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/EncantoclpContact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 497. The Effects of Being Raised in a Low-Effort Family 01.06.2026 1t 13min

  What happens when the people who are supposed to show up for you only do the bare minimum? In this episode, we explore the lasting impact of growing up in a low-effort family, where emotional support is scarce, communication is inconsistent, and relationships feel transactional rather than nurturing. Join us.*Giveaway * Disney’s Encanto In ConcertIn collaboration with The CultureLP Disney’s Encanto In Concert, presented by the New York Philharmonic, runs June 18–21 at David Geffen Hall.Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/EncantoclpContact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 496. The Black Vote + Adams Apples Are Under Attack 25.05.2026 1t 42min

  In this week's episode, Antoinette returns to the pod. She shares her recent surgery experience while Shanti prepares for festival season. Together, we discuss Trump's version of reparations as well as the recent blow to America's Voting RIght's Act from the Supreme Court. We lament the loss of Adam's Apples amongst men, and share our thoughts on the announced castings of Josephine Baker and Betty Boop movies. Join us...Contact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  495. What’s a Title Worth to Cheyenne Bryant, Jay Shetty, + Kevin Hart? Ft. Work Bae Pod 18.05.2026 2t 3min

  This week, the Workbae Pod crew joins Shanti as guest hosts. Together, we get into dating, intimacy, guilt, and what it means to feel “content” in a relationship. Then we spiral into global politics, and the rise of public “experts” like Cheyenne Bryant and Jay Shetty. And following Kevin Hart's recent roast, we ask: Is Kevin Hart really in the GOAT category, or are we just haters? Join us...Follow Work Bae: Instagram: @workbaepod Apple Podcasts: Work Bae Spotify: Work Bae Contact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 494. How to Build It Boldly with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn 11.05.2026 1t 19min

  This week, Shanti sits down with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, award-winning social entrepreneur, author, speaker, and founder of Grant Blvd, Blk Ivy Thrift, and author of the book, Build It Boldly. Together, we explore what it means to lead with courage in a world that often rewards extraction, scale, and speed over care, accountability, and community.Kim shares her wisdom on social entrepreneurship, values-led business, the tension between profit and purpose, and why optimism is not naïve but necessary. We also talk about the grief and clarity that can come with closing a chapter, what Black women founders truly need beyond public applause, and how small businesses can become powerful sites of culture, care, and resistance.If you are building something, questioning what success really means, or trying to stay brave in the middle of transition, this conversation is for you.Find Kimberly McGlonn:Website: drkimberlymcglonn.comInstagram: @kimberlymcglonnBuild It Boldly: builditboldly.comGrant Blvd: grantblvd.comLinkedIn: Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D.Contact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 493. A Kiki: Noah Lyles, Adult jealousy, and Day Drinking 04.05.2026 1t 33min

  This week, the girls sit down for an unscripted kiki. Antoinette recounts a day-drinking experience that took a turn, while Shanti confesses to a fit of jealousy that haunted her for days. Together, they recap an Aries birthday party for the books, unpack the internet’s response to Noah Lyles’ wedding, and Shanti officially declares herself a Justin Belieber. Join us…Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 492. Emma Grede, Tucker Carlson, Dave Chapelle, Friend of Foe? 27.04.2026 2t 8min

  In this week’s episode, we unpack the “good intentions” of a few public figures raising eyebrows in politics and pop culture. We ask whether we trust business mogul Emma Grede as she shares unpopular opinions on work culture and motherhood during her book tour. We also dig into Tucker Carlson’s apology for supporting Trump and decide whether or not we accept it. Lastly, we try to hear Dave Chappelle out as he defends his past performance in Saudi Arabia.Are these folks friend, foe, or something more complicated? Join us.Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 491. A Much Needed Crash Out 20.04.2026 1t 4min

  In this episode, we let loose and kiki. We discuss a range of topics from preparing for a big birthday party, and the pressure of celebrations, the ethics of vasectomies within marriages, and the drama Maga Chili connected yet again to Trump support. Join us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 490. Iran. Israel. Kanye, and The Mad King 13.04.2026 1t 37min

  This week, Shanti prepares her will while Antoinette gets cold feet about a coming surgery. Together, we discuss the wild twists and turns between Iran, the U.S, and Israel, and the fragile state of the Cease Fire Agreement. For pop culture we discuss the music comeback of Kanye, and the controversy that seems to always follow him wherever he goes. Join us.Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 489. The Tension Between What Is and What Could Have Been 06.04.2026 1t 4min

  This week, we explore the tension that comes with getting older: reckoning with the life you have while reflecting on the life you didn’t choose. Using the psychological concept of counterfactual thinking those “what if” and “if only” thoughts, we unpack the emotional pull of the road not taken, what our unlived lives seem to promise, and whether we’re longing for something real or simply romanticizing the fantasy. Join us.Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 488. The Price of Winning: America, Usher, Jay Z, & Cesar Chavez 30.03.2026 1t 52min

  For this episode, Shanti visits Antoinette, and together they take over NYC. For politics, we discuss the allegations against Cesar Chavez, and we share our thoughts on a jury finding Meta and YouTube addictive. For pop culture, we discuss the recent Jay Z interview, and Usher defending Puffy. Join us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 487. Kristi Noem, Iran, Oscars, MBJ & Jonathan Majors 26.03.2026 1t 59min

  This week, Shanti goes to a juvenile detention center, while Antoinette continues her journey with fasting. For politics, we discuss Iran, betting on wars, and Kristi Noem's firing. For pop culture, we share our takes on the recent Oscar wins. Join us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 486. Industry Ending, Ellison Empire Expands, The Cost of Integrity + Knowles Video Leak 16.03.2026 1t 46min

  This week, Shanti and Antoinette plan a date in NYC. Together, we talk about the end of Industry and Knights of the Seven Kingdoms; we discuss the Ellison family collecting media and tech companies like Infinity Stones; we question whether success requires a small loss of integrity; and we finally discuss the Matthew Knowles video leak, which felt wildly disrespectful to Ms. Tina. Join us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Ep 485. U.S Attacks Iran, Jim Carrey Clone, Tourettes Fallout, And An Apology to MBJ 09.03.2026 1t 48min

  This week, Shanti learns how to lobby, while Antoinette gets folded up like a pretzel. Together, we unpack the U.S. strikes on Iran and what they could mean going forward, the fallout from racist slurs aired during a recent awards show, Jim Carrey clone theory, and a heartfelt apology to Michael B. Jordan, kinda. Join Us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.