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2019 has been the year of crazy and the nonsense has found its way into the realm of hygiene. Tons of people showed their nasty legs (and their NASTY asses too) when a recent Twitter poll on whether people scrub their legs while they showered incited debates on cleanliness. The debate spilled over to the overall question of caring for and cleaning one's body — and woo, it was stanky. In this lates...

We can all agree it's kind of hard to manage life as an adult, but it's even harder to survive it n the crazy times we're currently living in. With all the instigation, micro-aggressions, and latent racism bubbling over the surface, how does one survive to see another day? In this "Adult-ish" episode, co-host Vincent Bernard takes the helm by bringing awareness to police-related deaths of people o...

Remember in Season 2 of "Adult-ish" where she and co-host Vincent Bernard tried to explore to the murky realm of office politics? Well, the two are back at it again and this time, they're navigating the waters of making connections and maintaining BENEFICIAL relationships in the workplace. In this episode of "Adult-ish," Vincent gives his tips and tricks on how to move in on the power players at t...

What a difference a year makes! After spending nearly four months of trying to record a "New Year" episode for Fifi After Dark, 'Adult-ish' host Afiya A. gets super real with the highs and lows she experienced over the course 2018 transitioning into 2019. Listen as she chats about the differences she's endured over the past 12 months including her divorce, career upsets, and family tragedy. This i...

When some folks break up, they get rid of their ex and their belongings with the quickness — but does that apply to the follows on social media? Does your break up lead to one less follow on the 'gram on Twitter? In this episode of "Adult-ish," host Afiya is joined by "The Luv Chronicles" host Tatiana Luv to discuss how social media comes into play at the end of a relationship. Should one continue...

Not everyone you meet in your life will stay a part of your life, but when happens when the person is a good, life-long friend? In this episode of 'Adult-ish,' host Afiya is joined by her lovely co-host, Vincent Bernard, to discuss losing friends and friendships as an adult. What happens when someone you hold dear starts to pull away? How do you handle the change in your life-long friendships? Wha...

When it comes to dating as an adult, do we still have to adhere to the "codes"? As you know, in our society there are unsaid "friend codes," "girl codes," and "guy codes" that people are expected to adhere to. But when it comes to an individual's happiness, do we have to stick by, toss them out the window, or create our OWN rules for said codes? In this episode of "Adult-ish", host Afiya and co-ho...

With all the responsibilities of being an adult, we absolute forget that taking care of our bodies is one of them. In this episode of 'Adult-ish,' host Afiya is joined by special guest host (and good friend) Tanya Saint Medley, co-owner of the Power Moves Personal Training Studio in Brooklyn, NY. The two gab about their past lives as cheerleaders (oh yes, Afiya once cheered), how Tanya made the mo...

What happens when your significant other isn't cool with you having friends of the opposite sex? Or they're uneasy about you still chatting with your ex? What do you do — do you choose your boo or your friend? In this episode of "Adult-ish," host Afiya is joined by "The Luv Chronicles" host Tatiana Luv to dish on how to handle a significant other bothered by your friends of the opposite sex like a...

Moving is takes a certain level of adulting, and on this episode of "Adult-ish," host Afiya is joined by special guest co-host Chelsea to chat about Chels' next big move. What are the factors for moving to another city, state, or country — and what makes for good considerations? Good schools, homes, and nightlife? How do you make the decision? Listen as Afiya and Chels chat about what makes for a...

"Adult-ish" presents Fifi After Dark returns, with a follow-up to the last two episodes, wherein different types of relationships are explored, indulged, and left behind. For this episode of Fifi After Dark (FAD), host Afiya takes a drink and gives a bigger breakdown to the relationship category — Friends With Benefits — she's leaving behind now that she's grown-up and experienced some thangs. Hav...

So we chatted about these friends with benefits, happily riding casual waves, lovers, and partnerships, but which have we outgrown? On the last episode of "Adult-ish," host Afiya and co-host Vincent Bernard are joined by special guest host Tati Luv and Dr. Tasha Fable took a deeper dive in some relationship categories. In part 2 of the chat, the foursome look back on their experiences with the fou...

Are you a friend with benefits, happily riding a casual wave, or are in a loving partnership? Last Season of "Adult-ish," the crew talked about riding the casual wave. This time around, host Afiya and co-host Vincent Bernard are joined by special guest host Tati Luv and Dr. Tash to take a deeper dive in some relationship categories. In part 1 of the chat, the foursome attempt to figure out their r...

'Empire' star Jussie Smollett made BIG waves in February 2019 for being accused of staging and falsely reporting a hate crime which happened earlier this year. Since the news broke, EVERYONE has had a hot take on it, including the way we should feel about the matter: "Is it the police's fault?" "Did Jussie really do it?" "Did he really set us back as Black people?" In this episodes of 'Adult-ish',...

It's time for a round of applause as Adult-ish Co-Host Chels makes her triumphant return for this episode of Adult-ish! She and host Afiya take a brief walk through Chels' life since he mini-mommy break from the pod, which includes mommyhood, heading to school, and hustling for the gawds! They also chat about the (recently ended) Aquarius season and give a break down on what it means to be a membe...

Hello 2019 — and welcome back to a brand new season of Adult-ish!!!! To kick of Season 3, your host is joined by Ms Kenya of YouTube's "Kick N' It With Kenya" to talk about what we've left behind in 2018 (i.e. "New Year, New Me" mentalities), what we're looking forward to in 2019 (Disney & Marvel movies), and all the nonsense that's happened in the few moments the earth got a year older (like "Sur...

Hello, Adult-ish Fans! It's been two weeks of no new content, but we're back with host Afiya A. dropping a few quick announcements regarding our return from our New Year hiatus, return dates for another Digital Discovery podcast, Young, Black & Opinionated (YBO, as well as the debut date for our NEWEST podcast, The Luv Chronicles, hosted by Adult-ish special guest co-host, Tatianna Luv. Check out...

In this two-part episode of "Adult-ish," host Afiya and co-host Vincent are joined by special guest host Tati Luv and DigiDisNet EP & President Mavinga "King" to recap all our conversations on adulting and entertainment for the year. Part 2 sees the crew chatting about their thoughts on our favorite shows on Netflix in 2018, friendship breakups, Cardi B's messy year, #MeToo/UsAsWell/ThemAlso, ment...

In this two-part episode of "Adult-ish," host Afiya and co-host Vincent are joined by special guest host Tati Luv and DigiDisNet EP & President Mavinga "King" to recap all our conversations on adulting and entertainment for the year. Part 1 sees the crew chatting about their thoughts on adulting since we began the pod, people's feelings about Drake, and having several Fifi After Dark moments putti...

Merry Christmas, Adult-ish Fam! On this (pre-recorded) episode of "Adult-ish", host Afiya is joined by special guest host Tati Luv ahead for a little dish of their Christmas Wish List for Santa Clause to take note. Hear their checklists and must-haves, as well as their thoughts on gift giving new significant others during the holiday season. Fair warning: they do mention "butts" again. You've been...

On this new installment of 'Fifi After Dark' presented by "Adult-ish", host Afiya sips a bit of vodka while mulling over the weird thing about dating in your '30s (as a woman). Using Samantha Irby's "We Are Never Meeting In Real Life" yet again as inspiration for the conversation, our host lays down her thoughts on "dating with intention," the pressure of expectations, and her overall thoughts on...

In this episode of "Adult-ish", host Afiya and co-host Vincent are joined yet again by special guest host Tati Luv to chat about their wins & fails with using dating apps and finding love online. Laugh along as they talk about their trials with Tinder, experiences with Seeking Arrangements, and reminisce on Myspace & Yahoo Chat rooms. Want to join the chat? Email the crew at adultishpodcast2018@gm...

In this episode of "Adult-ish", host Afiya is joined by special guest host Tati Luv to air out one of their pet peeves: people who refuse schedule quality time. Listen as they relive frustrations and go on amazing tangents of lovable butts, soft beards, sweet-smelling men, and the weird thing that is Afiya's greatest attraction. Want to join the chat? Email the crew at adultishpodcast2018@gmail.co...

In this episode of "Adult-ish", host Afiya and co-host Vincent are joined by special guest host Tati Luv who gets in her feelings for a discussion and recollection of the "casual wave" AKA casually "being" with someone (in a non-committal relationship). Hear them as they recount the times they were surfing a wave, creating a wave, and ponder on when it's the best time to hop off a wave going nowhe...

On this new installment of 'Fifi After Dark' presented by "Adult-ish", host Afiya has an alcohol-driven chat about the concepts of "real love." What is it — or better yet, how do we individually define it? Using Samantha Irby's "We Are Never Meeting In Real Life," as a jumping point for the conversation, our host lays down her definition of the elusive thing... while slurping back a cocktail. Enjo...