insideLINES Podcast

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of insideLINES Podcast! Summer is here and schedules are full. The ladies chat about the importance of having time to yourself after Dantia shares about Cliff being away for two weeks. Then the ladies get into Hot Takes this week where they're discussing Tim Anderson’s (AGAIN) interview on The Pivot Podcast . Finally, the ladies...

Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of insideLINES Podcast! Dantia is getting ready for a big travel weekend for tournaments while looking forward to the last few days of school. Meanwhile, Atoya is prepping for Lil Nate's graduation and prom festivities! (02:07) Then the ladies get into Hot Takes this week where they're discussing Zion Williamson’s baby announcemen...

Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of insideLINES Podcast! We jump right in this week discussing the notion of Girl Code and Guy Code. This comes after quite a bit of controversy involving MLB player Tim Anderson and allegations of cheating.  Then, the ladies are joined by events and special programs manager, Alyssa McKenzie! The ladies discuss:  Alyssa’s softball background...

Hosts   Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode! Atoya celebrated turning 45, and the ladies discussed some reflective moments about her big day, the realization of her becoming an empty nester in 5 years, and so much more!  Then, the ladies are joined by motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and domestic violence advocate Sarina Murphy! The ladies discuss:  Sarina’s background in...

Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of insideLINES Podcast! Atoya had a great Memorial weekend down at the Jersey shore, and Tia made a solo trip to see the Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey!  Then in Hot Takes, the ladies discuss the backlash Sam Ponder has received for a retweet in support of former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines. The tweet was in regards to...

Hosts   Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode! Tia shares a funny story about her husband and his passport. Atoya has been juggling invites for bar mitzvah celebrations with her daughter and preparing for Lil Nate’s graduation. Next up Hot Takes, the ladies discuss the WNBA’s two game suspension of Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. Hammon was suspended for comments she ma...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode! This past week, Tia and Cliff Avril celebrated their 9th Anniversary with a hot tub boat outing. Meanwhile, Atoya popped down to the Bahamas for a charity weekend with Nate. (0:34) Next in Hot Takes, the ladies discuss another social media incident with Ja Morant! Morant was suspended again by the Memphis Grizzlies after a video show...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are joined by activist author and inspirational speaker, Sabrina Greenlee! First up, Tia checks in with baseball updates from her youngest son. Atoya celebrated her oldest son’s birthday and of course they celebrated big! (3:34)  Then in Hot Takes Tia & Atoya discuss the ladies from the Good Moms/Bad Choices Podcast and their new book A Good Mom’s Guide to Ba...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back and ready to get the ball rolling again! The ladies catch up for a bit with both managing some pretty crazy schedules!  Then in Hot Takes, the ladies discuss the NFL draft while also reflecting on Cliff Avril's and Nate Burleson's draft experiences. Atoya and Tia discuss the current draft structure and if it should be revised a bit. Chime in an...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril welcome the chief of staff at Essence and founder of the MBL Boutique Experience Agency , Barkue Tubman! Barkue chats with Atoya and Tia about how she got her start in entertainment, the importance of being able to pivot, and her year of humility. She also discusses the failure she’s most proud of and why she created The Boss Lady Effect , a nonprofit dedicated t...

The ladies of insideLINES are on the road again for Super Bowl LVII in Scottsdale, AZ! For this year’s show, presented by Neiman Marcus Scottsdale, Atoya and Tia fill the iL Playbook with their guests’ top plays for their greatest victory, Becoming YOU. The hosts chat with inspiring women discussing advocacy, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and much more! Guests of the live show also enjoyed a cur...

The ladies are back for another episode! First up, Atoya and Tia catch up on their weekends. Tia was able to knock out some items on her to-do list and had a couples date night. Atoya was in Las Vegas as Nate was inducted into the East/West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame. Tia and Atoya are both preparing for insideLINES Super Bowl Live Show Edition this weekend. Next up, the ladies are joined by FOX Sid...

T he ladies are back for another episode! First up, Atoya and Tia catch up on the weekend’s NFC and AFC Championship games. CONGRATULATIONS to the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles! Next in Hot Takes this week, Atoya & Tia are discussing the Marcus Stokes and Albany State University drama . Marcus, is a top high school football recruit who had his University of Florida scholarship off...

Atoya and Tia are back for another episode of insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies chat about their pretty lowkey weekends. Tia traveled to Portland for a basketball tournament, and Atoya hosted family over the weekend while enjoying high school basketball.  Then in Hot Takes this week Atoya & Tia are discussing Ed Reed and his brief (and I do mean brief) stint with HBCU Bethune-Cookman a...

The ladies are back for another episode! First up, Atoya and Tia  discuss their busy weekends! Tia traveled to Indianapolis for her sister’s baby shower & surprise proposal! Atoya’s weekend was spent in the gym enjoying her boys’ basketball games!  Then in Hot Takes this week we’re talking all things football! Tickets for the insideLINES Superbowl Live Show in Scottsdale can be purchased HERE...

Atoya and Tia are back with another episode! First up, the ladies discuss the past week and Damar Hamlin’s shocking injury . They reflect on the all too familiar fear and anxiety they experienced first hand while their husbands played. Then in Hot Takes this week, Atoya and Tia discuss things to leave behind in 2022! Atoya wants everyone to leave behind the three B’s…baby hair, bonnets, and BBL’s!...

The ladies of insideLINES bring in 2023 with another amazing episode! First up, Atoya and Tia quickly recap their New Year celebrations. Tia was under the weather so she brought in the New Year on the couch this year. Meanwhile, Atoya was a bit busier celebrating birthdays, a vow renewal, and NYE celebrations with the family.. Then in Hot Takes this week, Atoya and Tia discuss Taraji P. Henson’s m...

Atoya and Tia are back for the final episode of 2022! The ladies kick off the episode discussing Christmas and how things looked quite a bit differently this year. Then in Hot Takes this week, the ladies discuss what to do the week between the New Year and Christmas! Atoya uses the time to relax and prepare for the New Year. Meanwhile, Tia tends to have some guilt with the kids being home and not...

The ladies of insideLINES are back for another episode! First up, Atoya & Tia have a check in on this holiday season and what Christmas will look like this year. Both of the ladies find themselves switching it up a bit. Then in Hot Take this week, the ladies are discussing the Forever First Lady, Michelle Obama. Michelle is currently on a media and book tour for her book, “The Light We Carry”....

The ladies are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast!  Atoya and Tia start with a quick catch up of their weekends. Tia was in Arizona for a basketball tournament and met up with Atoya and their Super Bowl live planning team. They have some exciting things stirring for their annual Super Bowl show…(More details on that later)! Jumping right into the Hot Take this week, the ladies are...

The ladies are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast!  Tia had another routine weekend in the gym enjoying her boys basketball games. Meanwhile, Atoya had a big weekend as she joined her oldest son as he took a recruiting trip to her alma mater! Then, in Hot Takes this week, the ladies are discussing Deion Sanders ’ new role as the head coach of the University of Colorado. This of co...

Atoya and Tia are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast!  The ladies start off sharing about their “chill” Thanksgiving celebration this year. Then, they hop right into the Hot Takes this week. Stephen A. Smith is on the chopping block for defending Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones . Jerry Jones made headlines for a resurfaced photo of himself as a 15 year old blocking African Americ...

Atoya and Tia are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast!  First up, Tia shares about her girls trip to Houston. Atoya quickly touches on enjoying time with her family this weekend. The ladies also discuss Atoya’s approach to having a soon to be college athlete and the NIL deals.  In Hot Takes, the ladies discuss Grammy award winning artist Kelly Rowland’s interview on HOT97 to promot...

The ladies are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast!  First up, Tia had the longest and most inconvenient weekend ever after experiencing car trouble Friday. Meanwhile, Atoya shares details from her jam- packed weekend! She hosted a Sip & Scents brunch with School Scents Candle and Home Company where guests were able to create their own scents & candles.  Next, in Hot Takes,...

The ladies are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast!  First up, Tia dishes on her night at Post Malone’s Concert where Roddy Rich opened up for him. The concert was amazing even though Tia felt like the oldest person in the building! Atoya had a busy weekend full of family fun with her in-laws in town and high school football playoffs.  Then the ladies share an update on former Kans...