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This week on The Sidebar Podcast , Leise Winny and Mr. Royce sit down and introduce Royce from Royce's Rant for a layered conversation that moves from masculinity to culture, protest politics, and the psychology of relationships. The episode moves through everything from old-school names disappearing from the culture to mixed names, the evolving NBA landscape, and whether Black communities should...

The conversation kicks off with personal check-ins and Black History Month reflections before welcoming Kiss My Grits , who breaks down how she got into true crime and why internet obsession culture is… a lot. From there, nothing is safe. We get into messy celebrity takes, cultural contradictions, wigs under pressure, the Black struggle (past and present), and why some conversations make people de...

This episode of The Sidebar Podcast moves fluidly between humor, reflection, and sharp cultural critique. The conversation starts light before expanding into what adulthood really looks like — from making friends after 30 to navigating social spaces that feel increasingly hollow. The episode interrogates pretty privilege, empty packaging, and the ways society keeps people distracted from what’s ac...

This episode of The Sidebar Podcast moves fast and hits hard. From questioning the competence of the Trump administration to unpacking sports heartbreak, political contradictions, and cultural absurdities, the conversation bounces between humor and sharp critique. The episode touches on coaching shake-ups, systemic hypocrisy, viral language mishaps, and the rise of “Black Male Podcast Syndrome,” a...

This episode of The Sidebar Podcast is unapologetically remedial — in the best way. From admitting baddie tendencies and questioning how “straight” straight really is, to awkward neighbor interactions and conversations that spiral fast, this episode leans fully into chaos, honesty, and uncomfortable truths. The conversation moves through culture, politics, and identity — touching on Black conserva...

End-of-year energy has everyone saying they’re “protecting their peace,” but this episode asks the sharper question: what piece are people actually protecting? Peace of mind, a piece of clout, a baddie era, or something more? This episode breaks down the contradiction of claiming peace while starting beef, soft-launching new personalities, and redefining confidence online — including the internet...

In this episode of The Sidebar Podcast , Leise Winny and Royce deliver a true Christmas miracle of chaos, culture, and commentary. From watching the Diddy documentary and deciding once and for all that Mase won , to questioning why cartoons are disappearing and whether SpongeBob has been a victim all along, nothing is off limits. We get into sex as a “gift,” why people lose their minds when Black...

This week, we’re talking about living life with Deion Sanders' confidence, how  everybody  missed the signs with Diddy (Millennials, we need a meeting), and why the U.S. is casually committing war crimes like it’s a side quest. In Episode 2 of The Sidebar Podcast , Leise Winny and Royce are back with another neon-lit sermon of truth, nonsense, and cultural clarity. This week, we’re talking about l...

🍟🥒 We're thrilled. GET AN amazing box from Try The World, which generously sent me a fantastic box filled with unique snacks! Leise put the iconic Pringles pickle to the ultimate test —will it be a delicious surprise or a total disaster?  @Trytheworldbox  Watch as Leise taste-tests these excellent snacks and shares her honest reactions. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notificati...

Welcome to the first episode of The Sidebar , where Leise Winny & Royce mix pop culture, politics, and petty Black millennial commentary. This week, we break down DMV vs ATL culture , whether AI music is ruining creativity , $20 Happy Meals , Offset & Cardi’s drama , relationship “closure,” gym weirdos, the wild Epstein emails , and why Nicki Minaj was randomly at the UN . Grab a seat and...

1. Why have I been gone? We might take a break. Quiet Quitting 4. Mental Health and Mass Shootings. Tell us something, Joe? Joe Biden's documents were found. 6. Debt Ceiling 7. Fast Food ratings 8. Re-aired Interview with Charlie Masheen

Welcome to Slim Fast Kids , the podcast where we unpack the diet culture circus that raised us — one decade at a time. In this debut episode, we’re heading back to the 1980s, the era of spandex leotards, moms power-walking with Jane Fonda tapes, and refrigerators stocked with Diet Coke like it was holy water. This was the decade where diet culture really strapped on its leg warmers and hit the tre...

In the season finale of We Vote Too , host Leise Winny steps up to the mic—solo—to unpack the chaotic, confusing, and critically urgent state of democracy in 2025. This isn’t just a recap. It’s a reality check. From voter suppression laws and court power grabs to gerrymandering and rising public distrust, we break down exactly what’s happening, where democracy stands, and how we move forward. With...

Featuring Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism Your wallet is more potent than you think. In this special bonus episode of We Vote Too , we revisit an eye-opening archived interview with Tanja Hester —former political consultant, FIRE movement pioneer, and author of Wallet Activism —to explore how your everyday financial choices can become acts of resistance. Tanja breaks down what wallet activ...

Young voters are the largest, most diverse voting bloc in the country, but they’re also the most disillusioned. In this episode, we dig into the gap between political power and political participation among Gen Z and Millennial voters. Why do so many young people feel like voting doesn’t matter? What’s fueling their dissatisfaction, and what motivates them to show up? We break down the numbers, bu...

What happens when red pill content leaves the group chat and hits the ballot box? In this episode of We Vote Too , host Leise Winny is joined by filmmaker, writer, host, and educator Nerra Muhammad to break down how red pill ideology has become more than just toxic dating advice—it’s a gateway to misogyny, racism, and far-right politics. Together, we unpack why young white men are shifting toward...

In this episode, host Lisa Winny explores the disconnect between rising employment numbers and the lived reality of many Gen Z and Millennial workers, who say the job market still feels like a rigged game. From the fading promises of workplace DEI to endless rejection emails for being “overqualified,” we ask: What does work feel like today, and how does that impact civic engagement? Additionally,...

Is a third party a real alternative, or just the reason your least favorite candidate wins? In this episode of We Vote Too , we unpack the structural roadblocks, cultural skepticism, and political urgency surrounding third-party politics in the U.S. Host Leise Winny sits down with political organizer Muhammad to  discuss exploring third parties, exploring their historical role, whether third parti...

We've all seen what too far right looks like. But what about the other side? Can you go too far left… and what does that even mean in America? In this episode, host Leise Winny and guest Deanna Neal (organizer, commentator, and unapologetic truth-teller) dig into the tension on the left—from disillusioned progressives to centrist Democrats losing the room. We unpack why some voters once fired...

Immigration in the U.S. is more than headlines and border walls — it’s a complex system that touches millions of lives, often in invisible ways. In this episode of We Vote Too , we break down what’s going on: from visa categories and green card backlogs to DACA, asylum, and undocumented status. We explain how these systems work (and don’t), what’s changed under recent federal crackdowns, and why i...

Today on We Vote Too , we’re diving headfirst into a conversation many avoid but desperately need: Why do so many low-income white Americans keep voting against their own economic interests? Let’s be real—despite the myth of the “welfare queen” (hint: she doesn’t look like you think), white Americans make up the largest group receiving government assistance. In 2022, 51 million white individuals r...

🗽 Featuring Edafe Okporo, NYC Council Candidate (District 7) Podcast Description: Capitalism gave us Netflix, Amazon, and five-dollar delivery fees for five-dollar tacos. But for Millennials? It's also given economic trauma, $100k in student debt, and an endless hustle culture wrapped in inspirational quotes. In this episode of We Vote Too , we ask: Is it capitalism we hate—or just the broken ver...

In our first episode of  We Vote Too , we look at the Democratic Party’s current strategy and ask if it’s working. From the legacy of past approaches to the bold moves of today, we explore the rise of young voices like David Hogg, the positioning of Vice President Kamala Harris, and the party’s shifting stance on the Gaza conflict. Whether you’re a longtime voter or just getting into the conversat...

Assessing political engagement is crucial for our democracy in a polarized social media landscape. We Vote Too explores the motivations and challenges that drive voters, examining barriers to participation and amplifying diverse perspectives. We aim to empower individuals to navigate the political process and encourage informed, active involvement in their civic environment.

Another exciting episode of Buzz Pop, your go-to podcast for all things Super Bowl! Your host, Leise Winny, is joined by two special guests joining us to delve into the world of not football and everything not Super Bowl. Shannon Finegan is a media researcher at NFL Films, and sports writer Tamika A. Nwalipenja co-founded CrossRoads International and co-host of the fan sports show It Takes 2. 1. I...