Ellis Ever After

The church is a pillar in our communities and families, but in the age of information, how do we reconcile what we know with what we believe? This week, Khadeen and Devale talk to Pastor Reginald Wayne Sharpe Jr. (Fellowship Chicago) about what faith and religion really mean in 2020. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The people who can trigger you the most, are the ones who know you the best. Family. And during the holidays, we gotta be prepared to deal with the ups and downs of family time. This week, Khadeen and Devale share their secrets on how to deal with family as an adult. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

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Amidst Black Lives Matter protests this year, The Ellises had to face one of their biggest challenges as parents raising Black boys. Having the Black talk. Khadeen and Devale are joined by civics educator Amber Coleman-Mortley to help them have the talk about race in America with their boys. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...

We make timelines in our minds for how we want our lives to go. But what happens when you put pressure on your spouse to meet your deadlines? The Ellises are going back to their conversation about pressure – the good and the bad that can come of it. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before you check your favorite celebrities and Facebook friends about posting about social justice issues, have you checked yourself? This week, Khadeen and Devale Ellis speak to Mysonne (co-founder of Until Freedom) about what it means to be a social activist, and how we can all activate change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Fatherhood is sacred. And as men continue to evolve, the way they approach fatherhood gets better and better. This week, Devale Ellis joins Ser Baffo, Slick Naim and Robb-Davon Butler in a discussion about all fatherhood, and how they’re breaking generational patters for their lineage. Dead Ass!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...

This one’s for the ladies! Melanie Fiona, Ashley Chea and Bec M Gross join Khadeen Ellis this week for a candid conversation about what they’ve learned as mothers, from their mothers, and through self discovery via motherhood and beyond.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know by now, that second stimulus check ain’t coming. So what can you do to remain financially secure during uncertain times? The Budgetnista is back with Khadeen and Devale to help you stay afloat during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 Presidential Election is just around the corner and this year every vote is more crucial than ever. Shaun King joins the Ellises on this episode of Dead Ass to discuss just what is so important about this election, and how we can all effect change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If money comes and goes and emotions are fleeting, what is the real value of having a spouse? This week, Khadeen and Devale share what they’ve learned about how to be the best partner in marriage.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some women want monogamy if they can’t meet all of their partners’ needs? That’s Devale’s question for Khadeen this week as the Ellises talk about where their sex life is after 10 years of marriage. How do their standards for sex match up? What do they consider intimacy? And is monogamy really worth it? Find out in this episode of Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

Just when you thought 2020 was a wash, The Ellises are here to save the day. Live from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air mansion, Khadeen and Devale share how they’ve used their time at home to be better parents and what they’ve learned from the now infamous 2020. Dead Ass! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the midst of an unbelievable year, Dead Ass is back for its fourth season with a new home, new episodes, new guests, and the same BROOOKLYNNNN energy. Join Khadeen & Devale Ellis for another season of conversations about relationships, culture, and everything in between. Season 4 starts Wednesday, October 7th, wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

Many decisions that will affect our future will happen this year…dead ass! On this special BONUS episode of Dead Ass, the Ellises talk politics so you can get as much information as possible and can let your voice be heard. First up K&D interview 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to discuss action items for the black community. Then the Ellises go deep on the state of Black Americ...

For their 10 year anniversary, Khadeen and Devale wanted to honor their marriage with a vow renewal ceremony #EllisVowRenewal2020...until the pandemic happened. The ceremony is on hold right now, but to end Season 3, K&D are still celebrating this milestone at home with you! This week they're breaking down what they've learned from being partners for 18 years and what they see in the future of...

As parents, you want your kids to have it better than you and as hard as you did. Khadeen and Devale are turning back the clock to talk about their childhoods in 90's Brooklyn and how they're trying to teach their kids the same lessons from the 'hood even though they're growing up in LA. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

Devale and Khadeen have always talked frankly about sex as a married couple in their YouTube videos and on Dead Ass. But there are three people they are NOT ready to have any conversations about sex with: THEIR BOYS. This week Antoinette Scully, co-founder of More Than Sex-Ed, joins K&D to help them figure out how to start conversations with their kids about sex, consent, contraception, and ge...

ATLANTA, you brought the heat to Dead Ass Live at the Variety Playhouse. This show was recorded Valentine's Day week, and K&D wanted to do something special: they wanted to find the ideal couple in the audience that night. You do not want to miss this episode! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

In honor of #EllisVowRenewal2020, Khadeen is throwing herself a second bridal shower. But this time, instead of focusing on the honeymoon, Khadeen is turning to her friends and fellow boss moms Melanie Fiona (@melaniefiona) and Codie Elaine Oliver (@codieco) to share stories, tips, and advice on how to balance their identities and ambitions with their marriages, children, and work. See omnystudio....

Devale gets tons of DMs from single men who want to know: why should I get married? This week, Devale’s bringing that conversation out of the locker room and into the open. Representing the single men, he's joined by Brian Jordan Jr (@brianjordanjr) and Chido Nwokocha (@yea_imchido), and on the married side, Marcus Tanksley (@marcusaintonthegram). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy i...

We're bringing you an extra surprise this week! The Suga is the newest podcast from our Stitcher fam and it's the brown mama's guide to the sweet life. It's hosted by actress, model, and producer, Tika Sumpter, and co-president of Kevin Hart's LOL Network, Thai Randolph. They're both boss moms, just like Khadeen. The Suga is a safe space where moms, moms-to-be, and those undecided can laugh, learn...

In a relationship, you gotta work out how to be with your significant other as an individual, as a partner, and, if you want kids, as a parent. This week Khadeen and Devale dig into how they teach consequences to their boys and what they do when their parenting styles don't match up. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

Devale wants to turn #3WholeBoys into #BabyE4, but Khadeen just wants to protect her womb! This week, Angel Laketa Moore (@thatchickangel) and her husband Marcus Tanksley join K&D to discuss knowing when you're done having kids and how to address nosy questions like "When are you going to have another baby?" See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

Sex after kids is NOT a myth. But it IS a challenge for many couples, including Khadeen and Devale (#couplegoals ain't all it's cracked up to be.) This week, they hash out where they stand now when it comes to making time for intimacy and making each other's satisfaction a priority. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...