36 Hours of Hotep (Featuring Jessica Rose AKA She Really Had a Baby)

This week your BFF’s discuss the complicated dance of activism and capitalism, why we need to bring begging back to R&B, shout out the 95 Pinto and talk why companies need to pay contractors on time.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are joined by the mommas of all mommas, Jessica Rose of She Really Had a Baby. We discuss reframing parenthood through an equitable lens, why celebrity won't save us and why the Louvre needs better security.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jessica: Tik-Tok | Instagram  | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s discuss the joy that is Zohran Mamdani, hope, give kudos to the state of Mississippi and talk about why we are both so tired of xenophobia. We also tell certain celebs why they need to close their racist a$$ traps!  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are joined by the hilarious Tyreak Told You live, loud and in color from NYC. The dolls talk about moments they want to relive, events from 2025 that need to stay in 2025 and why flying out of JFK is NUTS.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Tyreak: Tik-Tok | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s dive into the obsession America has with dating shows, talk about who is the real underrated queer horror icon (just in time for Halloween) and discuss why our problematic fave might just be having the best year ever.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the BFF's welcome Kristian A. Smith to the third seat to talk about the difference between church hurt & religious trauma. We also pay our respects to legends (rest well D'Angelo) and talk about why we are sick of people heckling Kamala.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Kristian: Tik-Tok | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s dive into what Black shows from yesteryear made them feel the most seen, talk about why we love Bad Bunny and ask the million dollar question: who did the casting on this season of "Love is Blind"?  See Jon & Joho in conversation at the Mira Mesa Barne's & Noble on October 18th at 4pm @ 10775 Westview Parkway San Diego, CA 92126. Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your BFF’s aren’t just talking about coming out, but we answer the more important question - what is life like after you do? Both host drop life lessons, important pieces of advice and remind you of why loving yourself out loud is the perfect way to celebrate LGBTQ History Month 2025.  Listen to, “It’s Okay to be Gay” everywhere you get your podcasts! 🎧 •••#blackfatfemme #blackpodcasts #lgbtq #iheartmedia See Jon & Joho in conversation at the Mira Mesa Barne's & Noble on October 18th at 4pm @ 10775 Westview Parkway San Diego, CA 92126. Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-TokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your besties are joined by the iconic social media doll DeAndré Upshaw to talk all things pop nostalgia, what iconic 2000's items we miss and get down to the bottom of the important question, "which Black queer person was in Sister Act 2"?  We are nominated for not one, but TWO Signal Awards. Vote for us here & here!  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow DeAndré: Tik-Tok | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week your besties are joined by legendary food critic Tim Chantarangsu to talk food, family and the importance of a good meal. We also do a tribute to "Send Foodz" because you know the dolls love to eat and put each of y'all on.  Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube!  Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here!  Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok  Follow DoctorJonPaul:  BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok  Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Tim: Tik-Tok | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.