Please, Do Tell

A new year doesn’t always arrive with clarity — sometimes it shows up quietly, asking better questions instead of giving answers. In this episode,  “Still Here, Still Telling Stories,”  we sit in the first moments of the year and reflect on what we survived, what we’re carrying forward, and what it means to keep showing up — even when the path isn’t fully clear. No resolutions. No pressure. Just h...

Before the ball drops… let’s talk about what we’re carrying. Recorded during Christmas week and premiering as the year comes to a close, Story 92 of  Please, Do Tell  is a reflection on what changed us, what stretched us, and what we’re finally ready to release. No resolutions. No pressure. Just honesty, laughter, and room to exhale. If you’re ending the year tired, grateful, grieving, hopeful — o...

The holidays are loud — emotionally, financially, mentally. And somewhere between the playlists, the pressure, and the memories… we’re still trying to breathe. In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , we check in honestly about what mid-December really feels like — the joy, the grief, the exhaustion, and the moments that surprise us. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about naming where...

It’s that time of year when the memories hit different, and gratitude shows up in ways we didn’t expect. 🍂💛 Jeffrey and I are diving into the stories that shaped our gratitude — the childhood lessons, the grown-up thank-yous, and the holiday foolishness we  know  your family also specializes in. 😂 From food traditions to family chaos to the moments that grounded us… this one feels like a warm p...

We’re talking holiday traditions, family dinner chaos, revisiting classics like  The Golden Child  and  Coming to America, AND asking the most important November question: If you were dating a celebrity… who are you bringing to the family dinner table?  👀🍽️ Pull up a chair — the stories are seasoned, the laughs are loud, and the nostalgia is premium. Tap in now! 🎧💛 Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffre...

As the year winds down and the holidays creep closer, Ronnika and Jeffrey dive into what it  really  means to show up — for your people, your purpose, and yourself.  From childhood lessons that shaped our consistency to the chaos of early holiday madness (yes, Mariah Carey is defrosted ), this episode is about finding presence in a busy world.  Tune in for laughter, lessons, and a few petty debate...

This Veterans Day, we’re talking about  service, gratitude, and the stories that shaped us.  From Ronnika’s dad proudly cashing in every military discount imaginable 😂 to the quiet lessons we learned from the veterans and elders in our lives — this episode is full of laughter, love, and reflection. We dive into: 💬 Stories of veterans who taught us resilience and humility 🛝 Childhood memories of...

Fall’s in full swing — the leaves are changing, the nights are darker, and we’re deep in No Shave November (Jeffrey’s beard is having its own journey 😅). In this episode, we’re talking about showing up — for ourselves, our people, and our community. From Election Day energy and family traditions to grief awareness and men’s health, November’s got layers — and we’re peeling them back one story at...

When the government shuts down but the stomach still growls, you already know—it’s time to get creative in the kitchen! 😅 In this episode of  Please, Do Tell,  Ronnika and Jeffrey dig into stories of  food stamps, family, and finding a way  when times get tight. From “struggle plates” that actually slapped to memories of stretching meals and leaning on community, this one’s all about resilience,...

October can be heavy — Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness, National Archives Month and there's many more — all reminders of how much our stories matter. But in this episode, we’re talking about how we hold joy right alongside it all. 🍂💗💜From childhood memories that taught us resilience to the ways we find laughter in serious seasons, this conversation is a reminder: joy is...

💗 This one’s for the fighters, the survivors, and the angels we’ll never forget. We’re honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month through stories of strength, laughter, and love — because healing has many shades of pink. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG #Please...

It’s officially October, the 4th quarter of the year, and the vibes have shifted — the days are shorter, the trees are louder, and the lessons are hitting harder. In this episode, we’re talking: 🗣️ Q4 reflections → what we’re leaving behind & what we’re stepping into 🎀 October awareness → Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence, and why National Archives Month matters 🛝  NEW/REMIXED SEGMENT: At the...

Fall is officially here — the leaves are turning, the sun is clocking out at 7:40 PM in Michigan, and apparently, we were all supposed to get raptured on 9/23 👀 (spoiler: we didn’t). In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , we’re talking: 🌅 How shorter days + longer nights change the vibe 🙏🏾 The wild rapture predictions (and the memes that kept us laughing) 🍲 Fall reset routines, cozy meals, and...

Jeffrey made it to a Saints vs. 49ers game 🏟️⚡️ — that story is sooooo good! This week we’re getting into: 🍁 First-day-of-fall memories & autumn traditions 🏟️ Homecoming, hoodies, & cuffing season energy 😏 🤣 Game-day disasters + pumpkin spice chaos Press play, grab your hoodie, and tell us: What’s YOUR favorite fall memory or wildest game-day story? 👇🏾 Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey...

Football season is HERE — which means Jeffrey is booked and busy (Thurs, Sun & some Mon). 😂 This week we’re talking: 🍁 Game day rituals + why Sundays hit different 🥁 Halftime shows & tailgate culture that go way beyond the field 🤣 Wild football stories — from petty rivalries to tailgate disasters. Cuffin' season is still lingering. Tap in, laugh with us, and tell us: What’s YOUR funnie...

Theme: “September Sounds: Fall, Football & Family Vibes” 🍂🏈🥁The seasons are shifting, and so are we. In this episode, we’re diving into what September really means for us:👟 Back-to-school energy → new routines, new fits, first-day jitters🏈 NFL is officially back → tailgates, trash talk, and Jeffrey’s new “off limits” days (Thurs, Sun, Mon 😅)🥁 Band season → halftime shows, drumlines, maj...

🗣️ NEW EPISODE DROP:  “Love Letters to the Culture”  🖤✉️ This one is for US. For the cookouts, the spades tables, the Sunday mornings, the HBCUs, the music, the language, the hair, the laughter, the legacy. In this episode of  Please, Do Tell  🎙️ we’re: 💌 Reading our own love letters to Black culture 🌍 Shouting out the traditions that shaped us 🤣 Laughing at the moments that only WE can truly...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP: “Marching With Our Stories” ✊🏾📚Black August isn’t just a month—it’s a movement. This week, we’re diving deep into the stories, lessons, and awakenings that shape Black culture, memory, and identity. In this episode of Please, Do Tell, we’re talking:📖 The truths about Black history we didn’t learn in school🧠 When awareness of being Black hit different🎤 Listener stories ab...

🎙️  NEW EPISODE DROP: “Reunion Rules & Cookout Chronicles”  🍗🎶 Summer’s winding down, kids are getting ready for back-to-school, and we’re sending it off the right way—with folding chairs, matching t-shirts, and somebody’s uncle grilling with a Bluetooth speaker on his hip 😅🔥 This week on  Please, Do Tell : 👕 The unspoken laws of the family reunion 🥘 Who can bring what to the cookout (an...

🎧  “We Been Telling Y’all” We’re raising our mics, mocktails, and memories in celebration of  5 years  of  Please, Do Tell . In this anniversary episode, we’re reflecting on how we started, what almost stopped us, and why storytelling — especially Black storytelling — will always matter. 🎉 What’s inside: 🖤 The story behind the show 🗣️ A listener moment that still sticks with us 😅 A little behi...

🎙️ New Episode Drop!“And That’s On Music & Memory” is finally here 🎧✨Recorded during Black Music Month, we’re wrapping things up with stories that still sing to our souls. From healing anthems to foolish family dance battles, this episode is a celebration of how Black music holds our history, humor, and heart. 🖤🎶🎵 Inspired by the #MusicSermon 30-Day Challenge🎤 Featuring our personal soun...

🎶  NEW EPISODE: “The Soundtrack of Our Stories”  🎤 We may be in July, but  Black Music Month energy  is forever. In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , recorded in June, we (Ronnika & Jeffrey) reflect on the songs and stories that shaped our lives—from cookout classics to the tracks that carried us through grief, joy, growth, and good times. ✨ You’ll hear: 🎧 The first songs we ever fell in...

💭 “The Things They Never Told Us” This one hits a little deeper. We’re unpacking the unspoken lessons, the hard truths, and the quiet things we wish someone would’ve said out loud. In This episode of Please, Do Tell, we’re asking: 🗣️ What conversations skipped a generation? 💸 What did you have to learn the hard way? ❤️‍🩹 What wisdom do you wish had been passed down? This episode includes:📖 Liv...

🎧 NEW EPISODE IS HERE: “Tell Me You’re Black Without Telling Me You’re Black” 🗣️✊🏾It’s a celebration and a gentle roast of all the things that make Black culture… Black culture. In this episode of Please, Do Tell, we (Ronnika & Jeffrey) are tapping into: 🍽️ Cookout commandments ⛪ Church fans and folding bulletins 👩🏾‍🦱 Black mom sayings that still live rent-free🎶 Frankie Beverly vs. Lut...

🌀 NEW EPISODE ALERT: “We Believed WHAT?!” 😳😂Y’all ever realize one day that your whole childhood belief system was built on…vibes and auntie logic? In this episode of Please, Do Tell, we (Ronnika & Jeffrey) are diving into the myths, superstitions, and wild things we swore were true growing up. 💭 Storytime: “I was today years old when I found out…” 🧹 Superstitions that still haunt us (don...