CaCo Talks

Hey everyone! Tonight we are sharing a spooky short story by our very own writer-- Courtney! Her short story is entitled "Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes" and it's a great read for this spooky season. She wrote this short while ago back in college and it has only been published in Wake Forest's campus literary magazine, so we're getting an exclusive read right here on CaCo talks. After listeni...

Everyone is back to school, students are filing up classrooms, studying notes, taking tests, and preparing for another great school year. Though Catelyn and I have finished school, we’re going back to the basics and testing our knowledge of fifth grade subjects. So put on your thinking caps,  sharpen your pencils and get ready to see if we’re really smarter than a fifth grader. Link to Questi...

Tonight we answering questions from Level 3 - Reflection of We're Not Really Strangers. It's a card game with 3 levels to get to know someone on a deeper level. Since Courtney and I are twins (we know almost EVERYTHING about each other), we both picked a few cards to get to know one another better. Make sure to check out their website below to play and for additional editions to the game. To liste...

Tonight we answering questions from Level 2 - Connection of We're Not Really Strangers. It's a card game with 3 levels to get to know someone on a deeper level. Since Courtney and I are twins (we know almost EVERYTHING about each other), we both picked a few cards to get to know one another better. Make sure to check out their website below to play and for additional editions to the game. To liste...

Tonight is a really special episode because we are doing something I really enjoy! We are playing Level 1 - Perception of We're Not Really Strangers. It's a card game with 3 levels to get to know someone on a deeper level. Since Courtney and I are twins (we know almost EVERYTHING about each other), we both picked a few cards to get to know one another better. Make sure to check out their website b...

In May of 2022, a new outbreak of monkeypox cases was reported in various countries throughout the globe. Here in the USA new cases of this disease have been on the rise and the Biden administration has officially called the outbreak a public health emergency. On tonight’s episode, we’re breaking down the facts of monkeypox, this new outbreak, and the steps we can take towards prevention.  &n...

We would like to take this time to dedicate this introduction to each and every life lost in senseless mass shootings and hate crimes around the country. Our condolences to both family and friends who’ve lost loved ones in any mass shootings. Innocent citizens, young and old have lost their lives time and again in these killing sprees while we’ve seen virtually no change in gun legislation through...

We would like to take this time to dedicate this introduction to each and every life lost in senseless mass shootings and hate crimes around the country. Our condolences to both family and friends who’ve lost loved ones in any mass shootings. Innocent citizens, young and old have lost their lives time and again in these killing sprees while we’ve seen virtually no change in gun legislation through...

Welcome back to another episode of Rewind. Tonight we’re discussing the arthouse/indie classic Mississippi Masala. This is a little known, but lyrical and probing film by filmmaker Mira Nair. With simplicity in style, but richness in themes, Mississippi Masala takes a love story to new depths exploring topics like colorism, anti-blackness, and xenophobia between racial groups. Let’s get into this...

After listening to Beyonce's MUCH anticipated album, Renaissance Act I, we share our thoughts on the new music and some of the drama surrounding its release. Join us for this special episode of 1107 & Dark! Tune in next week for a Rewind episode. We are talking about Mississippi Masala. Give this movie a watch and join us in next week's episode! Listen to our podcast on the go!    ht...

We have a treat for you everyone tonight… We are talking about Beyonce! She is known most for her music career but also many other things. With the upcoming release of Renaissance Act I, we wanted to give a little tribute to Beyonce and share our thoughts on the upcoming album. Tune in for this mini tribute to one of the greatest artist known today, Beyonce Knowles.    Renaissance Act I...

Nearly 50 years after the landmark ruling to protect American’s right to an abortion, the Supreme Court has decided to overturn Roe vs. Wade, infuriating millions of Americans. Our current conservative majority Supreme Court, reproductive rights were severely limited, setting them back nearly 50 years.  In this episode we’re discussing the facts of what happened this past June and where we go...

Did you hear about the OnlyFans model who murdered her boyfriend? In this episode, we are discussing Courtney Tailor, a white woman, who stabbed her black boyfriend during a domestic dispute. What’s most controversial about this case  is that Courtney Tailor is currently a FREE woman despite being the prime suspect. We are sharing our thoughts on the pending case with you so, join us to hear...

Here is part 2 of our conversation about Capitalism. In tonight's episode we are talking about Late-Stage Capitalism.  Listen to our podcast on the go!  https://linktr.ee/cacotalks  Follow Us:  Catelyn’s Instagram: @giggetygigs  Catelyn’s Public Health Instagram: @alittlehealthplease  Courtney’s Artist Instagram: @geiger_courtneyart  Courtney’s Facebook: https://...

If the 2020 COVID19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s taught us that our economy –our economic system– capitalism is FRAGILE. Like…Fragile Fragile. Seems like one microbe has been on the verge of breaking our entire economic system. Soaring inflation, gas prices climbing higher every day, and wages stagnant, it feels hard to get your basic needs met these days. So, Join us in our chat about Ca...

Welcome back to 1107 & Dark. This show is our take on 106 & Park where we’ll be talking all things music. We’ll be making specially curated playlists featuring songs that makes us feel good, that we love listening to, and that push us out of our comfort zones. Make sure to check out our Electro-Funk playlists on Spotify! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39EllBqCklGUairkBtdQb...

Happy Juneteenth! Join us in celebrating and commemorating this special holiday for Black Americans. Listen to our podcast on the go! https://linktr.ee/cacotalks Follow Us: Catelyn’s Instagram: @giggetygigs Catelyn’s Public Health Instagram: @alittlehealthplease Courtney’s Artist Instagram: @geiger_courtneyart Courtney’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.geiger.37 Inquiries: cacotalks@gm...

Do you ever wonder what your dreams mean? Are dreams a part of the subconscious or the conscious mind? Why do we even have dreams? Join us in this discussion about DREAMS. We are deep diving into what dreams are, perceptions of dreams in different cultures, dream meanings, and much more. Listen to our podcast on the go! https://linktr.ee/cacotalks Check out our Electro-Funk playlist for next week'...

This is part 2 of our marriage and monogamy chat. We are continuing our talk on whether or not we think monogamy is natural. With the way our current dating and marriage trends are moving, monogamy seems to be becoming more and more a thing of the past. In this episode of CaCo talks, we’re doing the second of many deep dives into the nature of monogamy, marriage, and relationships. Keep tuning in...

Is monogamy natural? With the way our current dating and marriage trends are moving, monogamy seems to be becoming more and more a thing of the past. In this episode of CaCo talks, we’ll be doing the first of many deep dives into the nature of monogamy, marriage, and relationships. Make sure to tune in for part 2, releasing tomorrow. Check out the articles below for more information.  Links t...

Welcome to our first episode of Rewind by CaCo Talks! Today we are talking about Eve's Bayou, a note-worthy film that we were forbidden to watch as children. Now we are watching the film as adults and sharing our thoughts with you. Make sure to stay tuned for the next Rewind episode. Let's get into Eve's Bayou .  Watch Eve's Bayou on PlutoTV - FREE Listen to our podcast on the go! https://lin...

Next Friday night we will be starting a new series on our podcast called Rewind. In this new segment we’ll be watching movies from our childhood and giving in-depth, honest analysis on the film now that we’ve watched as adults. Each week before the Rewind episode, we’ll announce the film we watched for the week on the previous podcast so you can watch too and follow along in the discussion. So alw...

Are you in the business of character development? Do you feel that you are responsible for building and moulding other’s character? Well, we are here to tell you that isn’t your job. As adults, we are responsible for our own decisions and should be held accountable for how our character evolves. Developing a strong sense of discernment can help you determine who is withdrawing from your life and w...

What’s better than one billionaire?...Fifteen? That’s how many Black Billionaires there are currently across the globe. A very small percentage (less than 1%)  compared to the amount of white billionaires and billionaires of other races. However, even when you account for race, it seems our black billionaires have more in common with the white ultra-rich than they do with members of their own...

On this episode of Case Cold, we’re discussing a case currently on the 2022 Supreme Court docket, Nance vs. Ward. This case will examine what the proper protocol may be for a death row inmate’s request to have his/her execution method challenged. Taking a close look at this case brings up an interesting debate for all US citizens: what is the government’s responsibility to remain ethical in its tr...