Friend Pick Up the Phone

In this episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone , I’m back on the mic and we have a lot to talk about. We’re getting into the chaos surrounding Charlie Kirk and the narratives circulating about his death, along with Candace Owens and her ongoing commentary about Erika Kirk....because at what point does “commentary” turn into something else? But it’s not just about the chaos. I’m talking about the gro...

The internet has been loud lately… and not just in the comments. This week we’re unpacking the chaotic political headlines setting the tone for 2026 : lawsuits, funding freezes, culture wars, and rising global tension. Because when the world gets messy, social media gets even louder. Then we get into the viral moment that sparked this episode: a lash tech firing a client for being a Trump supporte...

In this episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone , we’re moving through the headlines and the heaviness... together. We break down what’s happening in current news, including the growing unrest in Minnesota and why it’s weighing so heavily on so many people right now. We also unpack Donald Trump’s latest chaos: from the very public inconsistencies in his explanations, to his appearance at the World Ec...

In this Season 2 opener of Friend, Pick Up the Phone , we’re jumping straight back into the chaos, because the break may have ended, but the nonsense did not. This episode unpacks the optics, the power plays, and the very public unraveling happening right in front of us. From Donald Trump’s latest appearance sparking conversations about image, age, and accountability, to the growing anxiety Republ...

In this week’s episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone , we’re diving straight into the mess, the movement, and the moment. First up, we break down the explosive new Diddy documentary and what it exposes about power, protection, and accountability in the entertainment industry. Then we shift to politics as Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett steps into the spotlight with her announcement for U.S. Senate,...

In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking a holiday weekend so messy it needs its own documentary. We kick things off with the Black Friday boycott, Target’s sad little swag-bag scandal, and the latest signs that the Dollar Tree Dictator himself is slipping deeper into public confusion. Then we get into the real countdown: Trump signing off on the release of the Epstein files and the DOJ’s 30-day ra...

This week on Friend, Pick Up the Phone, the United States of Embarrassment is officially running on vibes and Klarna payments. We’re breaking down the looming government shutdown, the Black Friday “No-Spend Boycott” that has everybody closing their wallets, and why the economy is in shambles, yet somehow, concert tickets are still selling out. From Brandy & Monica’s reunion tour to Boyz II Men...

This week, the United States of Embarrassment is serving chaos with a side of contradictions. Erika Kirk’s not-so-subtle fangirl moment with JD Vance has social media cringing, Nicki Minaj’s strange support for Donald Trump has the Barbz divided, and federal judges just blocked Trump’s attempt to suspend food stamp benefits for November. We’re unpacking it all. From political theater to parasocial...

From mass layoffs to political chaos, the United States of Embarrassment just won’t rest. In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest foolishness : from Target, Amazon, and Paramount slashing jobs to millions of Americans facing a food stamp suspension while politicians play the blame game. Then, a viral TikTok story about a woman discovering her husband hasn’t worked in seven years sparks a c...

From the White House demolition plans to the Louvre being robbed in broad daylight, the United States of Embarrassment is working overtime. In this episode, I’m unpacking the political circus (yes, the $250 million ballroom is real), the celebrity voices finally speaking up, and the modern dating crisis that has women asking, why do we even need y’all? We’re talking leadership with bad lighting, m...

This week on Friend, Pick Up the Phone , we’re reporting live from the United States of Embarrassment , where the chaos never sleeps. From government shutdowns and Trump Burger deportations, MAGA rebrands, and Turning Point’s off-brand halftime show, it’s a full plate of foolishness. I break down Taylor’s rollout, Hayley Williams’ powerful performance of True Believer and Strange Fruit , and a lit...

Welcome to the very first call, friend! In this debut episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re diving straight into the chaos ! From the latest stories out of The United States of Embarrassment, to the start of the Am I MAGA Presenting? series, where we unpack the people, looks, and energy that just don’t sit right. And of course, we’ll wrap it up with my initial thoughts on Taylor Swift’s newe...