Les Talk with Lester and Leslie

Send us Fan Mail  Season 1 wraps with Lester and Leslie looking back at the wild ride that built Les Talk — from janky livestream setups to full‑circle glow‑ups. Between laughter and light dragging, they unpack how their friendship has stretched, shifted, and leveled up through every chaotic recording session. Lester spills about DC Black Pride prep, Leslie confesses to overbooking her life like a...

Send us Fan Mail On this special 2 part episode, the hosts reflect on their past understanding of why their parents raised them under the blanket of cultural and systemic assimilation.  Did assimilation serve them or did they realize it’s just another instance where their parents did the best they could with what they knew thus preparing for another journey of unlearning? Follow Unc and Auntie as...

Send us Fan Mail On this special 2 part episode, the hosts reflect on their past understanding of why their parents raised them under the blanket of cultural and systemic assimilation.  Did assimilation serve them or did they realize it’s just another instance where their parents did the best they could with what they knew thus preparing for another journey of unlearning? Follow Unc and Auntie as...

Send us Fan Mail Current events that are less than savory, the skyrocketing costs of living, and headlines from mainstream media sounding way too similar to memes released by The Onion, have made it a rough few weeks. So much so that Leslie has a meltdown talking trying to make it make sense. Get your weighted blankets and water bottles ready as the hosts talk about and walk through how they deal...

Send us Fan Mail Take a deep breath and fill your water bottles, we're talking about church hurt. Your hosts discuss how their experiences with institutions for spiritual growth and safety served disappointment and abuse, deconstruction, as well as what their current views are on the church and the role it plays in their lives. This one is deep, Les Talk!

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to dream projects, finances, health or just checking things off a chore list (I will wash ALL the dishes one day), we come up with a plan of execution to meet or reach said goals. However, it isn’t always a clear and or straight linear roadto accomplishment. The hosts talk about their squiggly paths from start to accomplishment.

Send us Fan Mail Exhausted? Feeling low, depleted, some type of way? Trust, these hosts understand. From seasonal depression to recognizing what empties our tanks, pull up and “woosah” with your hot drinks as Lester and Leslie discuss physical and mental energy, how they protect it and what they put this precious part of themselves into. Les talk!

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we lack accountability and how does that play a role in and affect our everyday lives? Unc and auntie get introspective on the meaning of and importance of being accountable to themselves and others, as well as past reflections of what they thought accountability was and its meaning over time.

Send us Fan Mail Unc and auntie get down and dirty talking about SEX and their shared experiences around sex ed, self discovery, traumas and why being middle aged is the best time to be a hoe! This episode will definitely make you make that “O” face so pull up! Merry Christmas

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of "Les Talk with Lester and Leslie," we delve into the complexities of aging as co-host Lester Jay celebrates his milestone 40th birthday. Join us as we reflect on how both mental and physical transformations shape our identities over the years. We tackle the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity, discussing how AI is changing...

Send us Fan Mail In this riveting episode, we unravel: - Behind the Curtain: Join us as we continue our exploration of co-host Leslie Beebe’s inspiring run in “Doubt.” Discover the remarkable stories behind the characters and the unique approaches each actor took to bring their roles to life.  - Diving Deeper into Fears: We keep the conversation flowing about fears, spirituality, and the intriguin...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of “Les Talk with Lester and Leslie” as we celebrate the concept of fear during Halloween! In this special Part 1 of our two-part series, we dive deep into conversations we've been longing to share – and YES, Leslie spills some tea in this LOST EPISODE!  What’s on the docket this week? - Fears and Faith: We unravel our com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Les Talk with Lester and Leslie , we’re diving into a topic that everyone has brushed up against but rarely wants to unpack: friendships that have ended . From slow drifts to sudden breaks, we peel back the layers on why once-strong connections sometimes dissolve. We share personal stories, the red flags we missed, how WE are sometimes the cause of the fallout,...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for PART 2 of this heartfelt discussion on our podcast as we chat about the complex and sometimes heavy topic of grief. As upper millennials, we've faced our share of loss, and in “A Season of Grief,” we share our personal stories of love, loss, and healing.  Art becomes a way to navigate grief, and we explore how our (and other artist like Tyler Perry) original works...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this heartfelt episode of our podcast as we chat about the complex and sometimes heavy topic of grief. As upper millennials, we've faced our share of loss, and in “A Season of Grief,” we share our personal stories of love, loss, and healing.  Art becomes a way to navigate grief, and we explore how our (and other artist like Tyler Perry) original works echo our grie...

Send us Fan Mail Uh oh! Seems like Leslie is out of pocket spilling the tea in this episode as she and Lester share their stories of past romantic (and “Karmic”) relationships, the importance of boundaries, and how they currently approach dating based off of the experiences from those past relationships. Are you buckled in for this one?! Les Talk!

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a mind-bending episode that’s sure to spark your curiosity! Join us as we dive deep into the puzzling childhood rules that left us scratching our heads as adults. What were they really for? We're tearing down the walls of the "good kid" stereotype and celebrating the incredible power of questioning everything!  Learn how to build healthy boundaries fro...

Send us Fan Mail Lester and Leslie touch on recent personal events, ADHD Paralysis, and accounts from their youth that led to self-realizations. 

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 1.5: Navigating Culture & Aging as Black Upper Millennials Welcome back to another captivating installment of “Les Talk with Lester and Leslie!” In this episode, we continue our exploration of life as Black upper millennials, diving deeper into the rich tapestry of our experiences.  Join us as we reflect on the nuances of culture and the beautifully diverse thoughts...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the first pilot episode of “Les Talk with Lester and Leslie,” where we dive into  unpacking our motivations for starting this journey, introduce ourselves, and give you a sneak peek into the topics we’re passionate about. From exploring unique Black experiences and reflections on growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, to discussions on the Black church, private school l...