Hard To Swallow Podcast

Hi Swallowers, it’s our 100th episode and it's giving chaos on a platinum platter... This week we cover: We’re unpacking the Dollhouse on NTTV trailer backlash over its portrayal of trans women, revisiting Sabrina Carpenter’s 2016 freedom era, and side-eyeing Tyla’s EP selling a mere 3.7k copies. Laverne Cox is dating a MAGA cop, Beyoncé is going head-to-head with Michael for the crown of “biggest star,” and Shannon Sharpe just cut a $50M deal with OnlyFans creator Gabriella Zuniga. Plus: the Red Dress Run turns into Pride Pt. 2, basketball shorts included. And for our Topic of the Day: what does “Do y’all have history?” really mean? All this messiness and more. Buckle up... 

Hi Swallowers, the week we dive into holy chaos and celebrity mayhem: The Pope’s death shakes the Vatican, SZA stumbles on stage, and Drag Race crowns a new queen. We’re breaking down Shannon Sharpe’s allegations, Trump’s student loan revenge tour, and Kanye’s unhinged tweet about oral sex with his cousin. Buckle up! This episode is messy, iconic, and unfiltered.

This week, we cover—the ΑΩ Haus ball is coming up on February 22, and MAR. just dropped new music "SUPERHUMAN"!  Hot Topics: The 2025 Grammys got the BeyHive buzzing after Beyoncé took home both Country Album of the Year and Album of the Year—fair or foul? 🐝⚡️ Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show just shattered records with 133.5 million views, officially surpassing MJ’s legendary 1993 performance. From viral bell-bottom pants to Taylor Swift getting boo’ed, there’s a lot to unpack! 👀🏈 Plus, Dank vs. Lyft—should fat accommodations be as prioritized as LGBTQ+ inclusivity? Laverne Cox’s new sitcom, Clean Slate, is now streaming on Prime Video, following a trans woman reconnecting with her father after 23 years. And of course, we gotta talk Drag Race—Arietty made a major comeback in the latest ball challenge!

Hi swallowers, this week we discuss: TikTok content creator Obio Jones new man social media debate. Beyonce half-time show performance. Top 3 TV shows of 2024. Top 3 songs of the year 2024. Topic of the day: we discuss the top 7 Black female artists to change the music industry. 

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: 2024 Election Thoughts, passing of Nikki Giovanni & Quincy Jones, Rihanna at Mariah's Christmas show, Remy Ma crashing out over Papoose and Cardi B vs Offset on Twitter. Also, Beyonce named artist of the century! Topic of the day: Christmas song favorites and things we're leaving in 2024. 

Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: Victoria Secrets reunion show (The Tyra Banks show...), Azealia Banks bit by a jealous bed bug overnight and chooses verbal violence against Lil Nas X, Tyler Perry new hit show "Beauty in Black" on Netflix. Topic of the day: Donald Trump and his minions (Ryan James Girdusky, Tony Hinchcliffe, Sarah Palin and Xavier Durosseau). What in the world!?! Vote Kamala!

Commemorating Fade in the Water. Kamala Harris for President. Recap of 2024 Paris Olympics. Cis-woman, Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif experiences transphobia. Chris Brown blocks Gay fan. Say her name: Sonya Massey. Donald Trump shows his whole gluteus maximus at the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ). Tyler Perry criticized for "Divorce in the Black" movie. Our Top 3 Missy Elliott & Ciara songs. 

2024 BET Awards. Taraji P. Henson as host and Beef with Keith Lee? Review of Usher tribute. Backlash of Teyana Taylor & Victoria Monet performance. Balloon Challenge Dating takes social media by storm. Liberals concerned about President Biden's age. 

Alton Mason allege cosmetic work, Marjorie Taylor Greene vs Jasmine Crockett, Diddy attacking Cassie video, Kelly Price chimes in and Caresha stops by the GLAAD Honors Awards. Need Some Head: DeMarco Morgan. Topic of the Day: Someone asks their best friend to slide in their date's DMs... to see if they would cheat. The date and best-friend become a couple; 4 years strong!

Met Gala Review, Amanda Seales on The Shay Shay Show, Drake vs Kendrick Lamar beef, and Jerrod Carmichael confronts his mother. Need Some Head: Keith Lee Topic of the Day: Two cases of DL men exposed on social media. What is going on?