Chicken, Sex & Degrees

Urban Dictionary define spinning the block as circling back around to something...or to come back to something later.  Are you guilty of spinning the block on some past situations? Have you been the spinner or the spin-ee? Lol. Why do people leave a situation and later realize they want the old thang back? Listen in as Monica and Kanisha try to figure out why the green isn't as green on the o...

Do you have toxic parents? Are you currently the parent to your parent? Listen in as Monica & Kanisha discuss how humanizing and understanding your parents can improve your relationship. We're all humans, trying to figure ish out.. some of us just happen to be parents.  Follow @ChickenSexDegrees on Instagram and @ChcknSexDegrees on Twitter to join in on the conversation. We talk back! Pur...

What do you do after a break up? do you take time to heal or just find a new boo? Some of us are tired of healing, folks need to get it together.  Listen in as Monica & Kanisha discuss their Valentine's Day plans, Monica being single AGAIN and life after love. Shit gets real! Follow @ChickenSexDegrees on Instagram and @ChcknSexDegrees on Twitter to join in on the conversation. We talk bac...

Welcome to 2023 babyyyyy!!!!!!! Its a new year and we are back!! This is SEASON 3. Maquita is out on maternity leave. I'll be holding things down for a while with a special co-host, Kanisha. Listen in as we reminisce on our crazy ass college days, celebrate our friendships and talk about our 2023 goals. This season is about to be WILD, so buckle up. Follow @hickenSexDegrees on Instagram and @Chckn...

Did you do all that you set out to do in 2022? Listen in as Maquita and Monica check back in on their “assignments” for the year and if they were successful in making things happen. It’s not always about what you say, it’s what you do! Both are excited with what the rest of this year has to offer and the goodness that will come in 2023. The ladies reflect back on the podcast episodes of the Season...

What did your parents teach you about sex? Listen in as Maquita and Monica have a candid conversation with Sexologist Chanel Jaali Marshall. The ladies share the messages they received in their homes regarding doing the do and the impact that it had on their first time. Chanel Jaali sheds light on why we should have a little bit more grace for our parents and ourselves and each other when it comes...

Is it you or is it them? Listen in as Maquita and Monica talk about the complexities of friendship and people being annoying. We all have certain things we want in a friend but what is the line between judgment and not being aligned with someone. The ladies don’t really see eye to eye on a couple of things but they can agree that people need to spend more time worrying about themselves. We’d proba...

Have you ever experienced an HBCU Homecoming? Listen in as Maquita and Monica reminisce about their HBCU’s from the food to the foolishness to of course Homecoming. Each school does it differently but we all know who does it best *wink wink*.HBCU’s for sure aren’t perfect but they are ours and the experience is like no other. Homecoming is extra dope because different generations get to commune to...

How much more could we accomplish as a people if we stuck together? Black people yes, but also the human race. Listen in as Maquita and Monica discuss the recent murder of a rapper and how poverty and clout makes people do some wild things. The ladies also discuss how the internet is also not a place of grace and we should not be subject to crimes scenes or hearing people’s foolish takes about fic...

Do you judge people by their actions or by the things that they say? Listen in as Maquita & Monica keep it real about how words might resonate louder to them than actions. The ladies explore times they have been impacted or completely unbothered by the things others have said to or about them. They agree that your actions and words should match so if you telling someone they don’t make you hap...

What could you accomplish if you let your passions and actions lead you? Listen in as Maquita & Monica chat with Dr. Juliette Nelson about all things entrepreneurship.  Dr. Nelson is the founder and owner of NURILENS Eyewear, a handcrafted wooden eyewear brand that aims to not only help you see but keep you looking fly. Dr. Nelson talks all about her journey to founding one of her many bu...

Sisters, how y’all feel? Brothers, y’all alright? Listen in as Maquita & Monica talk about the current state of affairs in this ghetto world. So many things are happening that could get you down and feel like you're out. We definitely deserve to feel our feels but don’t get discouraged, there is hope and help out there. The ladies give some tips on how they cope with all the nonsense that’s be...

Do you use social media for good or evil or demon time? Listen in as Maquita & Monica share their thoughts on social media etiquette in this day and age. Having so much access to other people and being able to quickly share moments and thoughts with the world has changed the game…for better or worse. The ladies agree that everything is not for social media but not everyone feels that way. Keep you...

Do you look your best whenever you step outside the house? Listen in as Maquita & Monica talk about what it means to be a baddie. Monica’s inner bad b**ch is evolving and she needs new energy in her friend group to match her fly. Is being basic really bad or is the idea of being basic getting a bad rap? The ladies agree that true pretty girl behavior starts from the inside. Whatever makes you...

What’s your relationship like with fitness? Listen in as Maquita & Monica have a chat with Joanna, a Certified Personal Trainer and founder of Project Shed LLC. She dropped so much knowledge on how you should approach your fitness journey and what you should look for in a trainer. Here's a hint, any trainer you work with should be certified. Physical wellness is highly personal, don’t compare...

Do we celebrate fathers enough? Listen in as Maquita & Monica have a chat with Maquita’s Dad, Mr. Byron. He talks about his journey to and through fatherhood and the lessons he has learned. The ladies debate on whether people end up with partners like their parents in certain ways. Mr. Byron keeps it super real about his past and how a relationship with God changed him as a man and father. Hap...

Can you handle the truth? Listen in as Maquita & Monica converse about their thoughts on honesty and how they feel people handle real talk. The ladies agree real relationships and friendships require keeping it real even when the truth isn’t pretty. They share some of their experiences with ugly truths. Is it the messenger or is it the delivery that impacts how people receive the truth. The tr...

What do you know about taking care of a vagina ? Listen in as Maquita & Monica get to learn more about their lady parts with @dr.alicianewsome. Dr. Alicia talks about what is at the root at some women’s biggest menstrual issues and is here to help women solve them. All the ladies open up about issues and traumas they have had being vagina owners and also discuss the beauty of having a portal o...

When you hear the term ‘Baby Mama’ what comes to your mind? Listen in as Maquita & Monica connect with Connie, a single mother from Atlanta. Connie gets really open about her journey to and through motherhood including the highs and lows and everything in between. She gives so much credit to her village for sticking beside her and shares some advice for young mother’s out there. Happy Mother’s...

Have you ever taken a break from a friend? Listen in as Maquita & Monica talk about the complexities of friendships. The ladies recall some of their personal experiences being and having friends or not having them. Sometimes you have to put your friends on ice and sometimes you just got to cut that thang off. Don’t be afraid to tell your friends that they are being annoying though. Follow @Chi...

What does it really mean to protect Black Women? Listen in as Maquita & Monica share their thoughts on the slap that has the whole world buzzing and tweeting and frankly not minding their business. The ladies agree that everyone needs to align on what protection and disrespect really means, because is violence the answer to a bad joke? We should also consider how we can protect Black Men, too....

Would you get back with your ex? Listen in as Maquita & Monica have a conversation about exes. The ladies agree that exes have one place in their lives and that is the PAST. They discuss some of the experiences and reasons they have left their exes in their rearview. Whatever you decide to do, just make sure you own up to the mistakes you made in the relationship and don’t bring that baggage i...

What misconceptions do you have about strippers? Listen in as Maquita & Monica have a conversation with @EvetteNoJodi about her job as exoctic dancer. Evette is super candid and real about what her experience has been and how she got started in the industry. She lets us know stripping ain’t for the faint at heart despite what we see on TV. The ladies also discuss the power of confidence and ho...

What safe spaces do Black Men have? Listen in as Maquita & Monica have a conversation with Baron & Joseph, two Black Men with different experiences both trying to thrive with the weight of the world on their shoulders. They discuss the ways in which they show up in the world and how they learned or unlearned certain behaviors. They also touch on the impact their fathers had in shaping the...

How do you feel about Valentine's Day? Listen in as Maquita & Monica catch up with Syd & Miss Candy from @tastefully.ratchet and touch on everything from heartbreak to sex toys because sometimes you got to LOVE on yourself. The ladies discuss whether or not Valentine’s Day is important to them and ways they plan to celebrate this year, if at all. Whether you are spending the holiday boo’d up or so...