Catch This Fade

This week, Joe is joined by Valeria Vania as they dive into the real conversation behind validation, attention, and what it actually means to feel seen. From men not receiving enough compliments to women navigating constant attention, the two unpack how affirmation shows up differently—and why it matters more than we admit. They get into the love-hate relationship we all have with Instagram, the r...

Kicking off the new year with intention and authenticity, Joe is joined by special guest Valeria for a deep and refreshing conversation about what it really means to show up as your true self. Together, they unpack the idea of the “societal mask” — the roles, expectations, and personas we wear to fit in — and what it takes to peel those layers back. From personal experiences to real-life reflectio...

This episode gets a little crowded as Joe, Q, Taylor, Demascus, and newcomer Alexanderia sit down with the book 3000 Questions and let the randomness take over. No structure, no prep — just whatever question comes next and wherever the conversation decides to go. Along the way, Demascus starts questioning her relationship with her very active dad, Taylor admits she loves social work way more than...

This week, Joe, Q, Taylor, and special guest from the past Shay sit down to talk about boundaries—also known as how much disrespect we’re actually willing to tolerate before blocking somebody. Joe makes it clear that if you don’t answer the phone, he has no problem blocking a friend with peace and purpose. Taylor somehow finds a way to bring up her obsession with cornbread porridge (again), provin...

This week, Joe, Q, and Taylor dive into the chaos of confidence—what it looks like, how it feels, and why half of us fake it anyway. Somehow the convo takes a wild turn as we admit we all secretly thought Diego was cooler than Dora (don’t lie, you did too), debate whether animals should be allowed at funerals, and try to figure out the actual role of a phlebotomist without Googling it. It’s unfilt...

This week, Joe, Taylor, and Q bust open a giant book called 3000 Questions and decide to answer them with absolutely no structure, plan, or sense of responsibility. Pure freestyle energy. Somewhere between question 47 and whatever number they lost count at, Joe admits that he actually would be excited to go to a Power Rangers convention… but also thinks showing up would make him feel kinda cringe...

This week, it’s just Joe holding down the host chair, but he’s joined by his two super old friends Quaneesha and Fritz — and yes, they remind him every five minutes how long they’ve known him. The trio dives into how Quaneesha and Fritz first met, the chaotic early dating days, and the hard-earned lessons they learned on the way from “What are we?” to “’Til death do us part.”They share their best...

There were so many people in this episode that we won’t even waste your time trying to name everybody — just know the room was full, loud, and overflowing with feelings nobody planned to talk about. As a group, we tried to figure out what “emotions” and “emotional” actually mean, and somehow ended up on a detour where Joe insisted Morris Chestnut has some very suspicious facial expressions in cert...

This week, Joe, Q, and Taylor dive into the messy, hilarious world of self-worth vs. validation — because apparently, knowing your value is harder than it sounds. Joe opens up about how his dad might just be his biggest bully, Taylor’s convinced her grandma talks way too loud for her age, and Q thinks being the funny, bigger friend is actually a privilege that taught him confidence before confiden...

The crew is back at it! Joe, Taylor, and Demascus return to finish what they thought they started in Part 1 — breaking down the wild world of dating vs. courting. Joe’s doubling down, claiming there's no issue in being in love in a week,” Taylor’s still holding out hope for intentional love, and Demascus… she’s somewhere between romantic and hating dating apps. This time, things get deeper (and pe...

This week, Joe, Taylor, and Demascus dive deep into the difference between dating and courting — and let’s just say things get confusing real quick. Joe swears you can just "feel it", Taylor’s trying to figure out if anyone even dates with intention anymore, and Demascus… well, she’s still trying to decide if free food counts as love. From modern “talking stages” to having a roster, the crew break...

In this episode, Joe’s still hungry but somehow thinking about his childhood at the same time, Taylor’s trying to figure out how to be a better sister, and Demascus — or whatever her actual name is — is still trying to remember who she is and why she has so much beef with Sagittarius men. Between the emotional unpacking, astrological shade, and Joe asking if healing comes with snacks, this episode...

Joe, Taylor, and Samurai Guy Kyle hit the mic to talk about their so-called fitness journeys, and let’s be real, the struggle is real. From “I’ll start Monday” lies to gym fails and fruit fast, this episode dives into the hilarious ups and downs of trying (and sometimes failing) to stay fit. Joe’s trying to figure out where his next meal is coming from, Taylor’s the queen of creative excuses (“my...

This week, we’re joined by newcomer Shawn to chop it up about the ultimate life struggle: growth vs. comfort. Do you stay cozy in your comfort zone, or do you push yourself into growth — even when it’s uncomfortable? We break down real-life examples, share personal stories, and explore how choosing growth can be scary but oh-so-rewarding. Expect laughs, relatable moments, and a little friendly deb...

From the club to the workplace to grandma’s living room, code switching shows up everywhere — and sometimes, whether we like it or not. In this episode, the crew chops it up about everything from girls demanding drinks in the club, to growing up switching speech for safety, to realizing how much this practice shaped who we are. What starts as survival ends up looking like versatility. The conversa...

Joe, Q, and Taylor dive into the mysterious, messy, and sometimes overhyped world of soul ties. What do they really mean? Are they spiritual connections, emotional baggage, or just another excuse people use when they can’t stop texting their ex at 2 a.m.? The crew debates who’s carrying the heaviest load of soul ties, what it really consists of in this day and age, and whether modern love makes br...

Joe, Q, and Taylor go head-to-head on emotional intelligence—and let’s just say it’s not your average self-help talk. Q swears up and down he’s the most emotionally intelligent in the room, Taylor tries to prove she might actually be, and Joe tells her to “shut up” for hyping Q up way too much. Meanwhile, Q keeps reinventing the definition of emotional intelligence every five minutes, leaving ever...

Joe, Q, and Taylor link up to talk dreams and aspirations—and no, not the kind where you’re running late for class but forgot your pants. From wild career goals to the “one day I’ma hit the lottery” plans, the crew breaks down what keeps them motivated, what distractions get in the way, and why some dreams sound way better in theory than reality. Expect jokes, a little self-roasting, and some real...

Joe, Q, and special guest GBaby (yes, that’s what she calls herself) sit down for one of the most underrated but most necessary topics: communication. Who’s really good at it, who thinks they’re good at it, and who’s just out here sending mixed signals like bad Wi-Fi? The crew breaks down their own styles of communicating, the misunderstandings that come with it, and why learning to actually liste...

Joe Taylor and Q are back at it, diving headfirst into the dangerous waters of accountability — or as they call it, “that thing some people treat like it’s on backorder.” This time, the fellas are talking about why some women dodge accountability like it’s dodgeball in 5th grade gym class. From “it’s not me, it’s Mercury in retrograde” to “you should’ve known what I meant without me saying it,” th...

Joe, Taylor, and Q tackle the chaos of growing up in one-parent vs. two-parent households, and let’s just say — neither one came with a manual. From getting thrown into the workforce way too early to the awkward moment of seeing your non-favorite parent laid up in the hospital and not knowing whether to cry, crack a joke, or just hand them Jell-O… the guys keep it all the way real. Expect wild sto...

Joe, Q, and Taylor dive headfirst into the tangled web of codependency, swapping stories and laughs while untangling what it really means to lean on someone and when it’s maybe a little too much. Just when the conversation seems to be settling they veer off into a surprisingly sharp left turn into a totally different topic proving that even codependent chats can have commitment issues.

Joe, Q, and newcomer Taylor dive into a heart-to-heart on codependency—but like any good late-night convo, things don’t stay on script for long. What starts as a deep dive into emotional attachments slowly drifts into a different kind of entanglement… one that hits a little closer to home. Tune in for the laughs, the curveballs, and the kind of real talk that only happens when the mics are hot and...

Adult friendships aren’t always easy and in this episode The Avengers assemble to talk all about it Joe,Q, Rovens, Pete, & Thad also the return of Yanna B dive into the real raw and sometimes ridiculous world of maintaining friendships as grown folksWe talk about how life changes careers relationships moving and growth can shift the dynamics between friends Do we still make time for each other...

In this episode, the boys kick things off with a lively convo about attachment theory—breaking down the basics, sharing our takes, and of course, sprinkling in a little chaos along the way. But things take a turn when the group thins out, and it’s just Joe and Ro left at the table. That’s when the conversation gets deeper. We open up about how our own attachment styles show up in real life—relatio...