Please, Do Tell

Episode 109 premieres on Cinco de Mayo and Ronnika and Jeffrey are bringing both the celebration and the real talk. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode honors that fully through honest storytelling, the things we carried as kids without words for them, and a conversation about what healing actually looks like for us. Not the polished version. The real one. Because joy and healing we...

This week, Ronnika and Jeffrey head home - back to the block, the backyard, and the community that raised them. In honor of Financial Literacy Month and Earth Day, Episode 108 digs into what small, predominantly Black neighborhoods have always known: how to stretch a dollar, take care of the earth, and hold each other up long before it had a hashtag. Real stories. Real nostalgia. Real talk.  Pleas...

Culture isn't something that happens to us, it IS us. In Episode 107 of Please, Do Tell, Ronnika and Jeffrey dig into what's happening in Black culture right now and what it's really saying about how we're living our lives. Who celebrates you loudly? What does healing actually look like for us? Who is responsible for remembering our stories and what happens when we don't? We al...

Episode 106 explores the transition into a new season, both literally and personally. As college basketball comes to a close and baseball begins, we reflect on the shift into spring and the energy that comes with it. With longer days and more opportunities to gather, life can quickly become full. This episode centers on a common challenge: navigating multiple birthdays and events within a short pe...

Episode 105. New quarter, new energy. We are checking in on how Q1 really went and what April is bringing into our lives. From resetting goals to embracing the shift in season, this episode is all about stepping into something new. Plus, we are sharing our best spring break stories. The good, the chaotic, and the ones that still make us laugh. Tap in for culture, conversation, and a little foolish...

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the women who shaped us across generations, across seasons, and across the moments we didn’t fully understand until later. In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , Ronnika and Jeffrey talk about: • The traits we carry from the women who raised us • The lessons that didn’t click until adulthood • What we saw growing up vs w...

We recorded this one  after  watching the Tyrese vs Tank Verzuz… so you already know the stories got real 😅🎶 In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , Ronnika and Jeffrey close out Women’s History Month reflecting on: • The women who shaped our understanding of love • The music that raised us (and had us in our feelings early) • Millennial memories - from burned CDs to late-night phone calls • The l...

In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , hosts  Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker  continue their Women’s History Month conversations by reflecting on the women who shaped their lives; mothers, grandmothers, teachers, and community figures whose lessons didn’t always make sense… until now. From childhood memories and playground dynamics to adult realizations, this episode explores how women have al...

Episode 101 marks a new chapter for  Please, Do Tell . After reaching the 100-episode milestone, hosts Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker return from a midwinter break with a reflective and humorous conversation about what happened during the time away. In the spirit of Women’s History Month, they also reflect on the women who shaped their lives, the expectations placed on girls growing up, and t...

Episode 100 of  Please, Do Tell  arrives during Black History Month — exactly 100 years after Black History Week was established by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. In this milestone episode, Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker reflect on what it means to reach 100 conversations rooted in grief, culture, community, and truth-telling. As the 35th episode with Jeffrey as cohost, this conversation honors g...

This week on  Please, Do Tell , we’re holding space for all the layers February brings. We start with a Super Bowl recap (because somebody watched for the game and somebody watched for the snacks 👀), then head straight to the playground to revisit our elementary, middle school, and high school crush stories. Yes, we’re talking Valentine grams, folded notes that said “Do you like me? Yes / No / Ma...

In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , hosts  Ronnika Williams  and  Jeffrey Booker  continue the February conversation by centering Black history as a  living, breathing practice not just a month on the calendar. From personal reflections to cultural moments shaping the present, this episode explores how memory, grief, joy, legacy, and resistance show up in our everyday lives. As Black History Mon...

Black History Month isn’t just about the past — it’s about the stories we carry, tell, and pass down. In Episode 97 of Please, Do Tell, hosts Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker kick off Black History Month by centering living history. From family stories and childhood memories to cultural moments that shaped who we are, this episode reminds us that we are the archive. These are the stories that d...

Two days after Jeffrey’s birthday and one last word before January clocks out. This episode is a mix of: • Birthday reflections (the real kind) • Lessons learned already in 2026 • What we’re carrying forward — and what we’re leaving in January • A little foolishness, because of course 😌 🎧 Tap in as we close the month with stories, laughs, and grown energy. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B Music:...

January birthdays hit different — especially when yours are a week apart. In this episode, Ronnika and Jeffrey talk about: • Entering a new year side-by-side • How current events land differently as we get older • Birthday memories that shaped how we show up now • Laughing through the foolishness of January birthday season Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect w...

We’re officially  one week into 2026  (Well we did record this on the 8th) and listen… that alone deserves acknowledgment. No grand declarations. No fake motivation. Just real talk about:• easing into a new year• carrying what survived 2025• and showing up anyway — tired, hopeful, and honest This episode is a check-in for anyone moving slow, moving quietly, or just proud they made it through Week...

A new year doesn’t always arrive with clarity — sometimes it shows up quietly, asking better questions instead of giving answers. In this episode,  “Still Here, Still Telling Stories,”  we sit in the first moments of the year and reflect on what we survived, what we’re carrying forward, and what it means to keep showing up — even when the path isn’t fully clear. No resolutions. No pressure. Just h...

Before the ball drops… let’s talk about what we’re carrying. Recorded during Christmas week and premiering as the year comes to a close, Story 92 of  Please, Do Tell  is a reflection on what changed us, what stretched us, and what we’re finally ready to release. No resolutions. No pressure. Just honesty, laughter, and room to exhale. If you’re ending the year tired, grateful, grieving, hopeful — o...

The holidays are loud — emotionally, financially, mentally. And somewhere between the playlists, the pressure, and the memories… we’re still trying to breathe. In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , we check in honestly about what mid-December really feels like — the joy, the grief, the exhaustion, and the moments that surprise us. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about naming where...

It’s that time of year when the memories hit different, and gratitude shows up in ways we didn’t expect. 🍂💛 Jeffrey and I are diving into the stories that shaped our gratitude — the childhood lessons, the grown-up thank-yous, and the holiday foolishness we  know  your family also specializes in. 😂 From food traditions to family chaos to the moments that grounded us… this one feels like a warm p...

We’re talking holiday traditions, family dinner chaos, revisiting classics like  The Golden Child  and  Coming to America, AND asking the most important November question: If you were dating a celebrity… who are you bringing to the family dinner table?  👀🍽️ Pull up a chair — the stories are seasoned, the laughs are loud, and the nostalgia is premium. Tap in now! 🎧💛 Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffre...

As the year winds down and the holidays creep closer, Ronnika and Jeffrey dive into what it  really  means to show up — for your people, your purpose, and yourself.  From childhood lessons that shaped our consistency to the chaos of early holiday madness (yes, Mariah Carey is defrosted ), this episode is about finding presence in a busy world.  Tune in for laughter, lessons, and a few petty debate...

This Veterans Day, we’re talking about  service, gratitude, and the stories that shaped us.  From Ronnika’s dad proudly cashing in every military discount imaginable 😂 to the quiet lessons we learned from the veterans and elders in our lives — this episode is full of laughter, love, and reflection. We dive into: 💬 Stories of veterans who taught us resilience and humility 🛝 Childhood memories of...

Fall’s in full swing — the leaves are changing, the nights are darker, and we’re deep in No Shave November (Jeffrey’s beard is having its own journey 😅). In this episode, we’re talking about showing up — for ourselves, our people, and our community. From Election Day energy and family traditions to grief awareness and men’s health, November’s got layers — and we’re peeling them back one story at...

When the government shuts down but the stomach still growls, you already know—it’s time to get creative in the kitchen! 😅 In this episode of  Please, Do Tell,  Ronnika and Jeffrey dig into stories of  food stamps, family, and finding a way  when times get tight. From “struggle plates” that actually slapped to memories of stretching meals and leaning on community, this one’s all about resilience,...