Joy Ann Reid and Jacque Reid

Reid This Reid That

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Reid This/Reid That is a podcast hosted by two play cousins who happen to be professional journalists that you may have heard of... or not. Anywho, we cover pop culture, politics and black girl magic all while having fun.

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Joy Ann Reid and Jacque Reid

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News

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Latest episode

Apr 20, 2025

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Episodes

The Last Two Standing 18.01.2022

It is a Deltabration as the play cousins are joined by their Soror, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. The Mayor discusses her recent ride on Air Force One and enjoying her time out of office. Also, the play cousins tackle hot topics such as COVID and The Fresh Prince reboot. 

Christmas Did Not Christmas 10.01.2022

The play cousins are back from a holiday hiatus to discuss ruined holiday plans, and tragic loses in Hollywood. Also anit violence activist Erica Ford stops by to share some hope.

Blerds, Menaparties and Little Fans Everywhere 18.12.2021

The Cousins close out 2021 with the great career re-inventionist Rolonda Watts. Joy Ann is hanging with the Blerds of LA, Jacque and the dog babies hit the road for the holidays and Rolonda pulls another career out of her hat.

"Iyanla, You Only Need One Name." 11.12.2021

Cousins Jacque and Joy Ann chat with Iyanla Vanzant about her new MasterPeace Body Therapy brand and how to master peace.

Imma Twerk Again On the Devil 04.12.2021

Jacque and Joy Ann chop it up with actor Edi Gathegi who plays the legendary rodeo cowboy Bill Pickett in The Harder They Fall. Pull up on your favorite play cousins for another great conversation.

She's A Delllllllllllllttaaaaaaaaaaaaa 30.11.2021

Cousin Joy Ann is now a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, after recently being initiated as a Honorary member. Cousin Jacque welcomes her into the Sisterhood. Also guest Tarana Burke stops by to discuss her new book, her life and her work.

Remembering “Attica” 06.11.2021

The play cousins are joined by legendary documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson and his co-director Traci Curry, who speak about the making of their powerful new Showtime documentary “Attica” … which takes a look back at a defining moment in American history, 50 years after the country’s deadliest prison riot and shows how many of its root causes are still relevant today. Cousin Jacque and Cousin Jo...

The Power of "No" 30.10.2021

The play cousins continue their theme of self-care with a discussion about learning to say “no” to protect your own mental health, the importance of self-advocacy and how to let the other people in your life know that you are serious about putting yourself first. Cousin Jacque continues to get her mind right when it comes to taking flights in the Age of Covid and Cousin Joy-Ann takes an important...

To Boost or Not to Boost? 23.10.2021

The play cousins continue to lean into self-care, while they consider both the good and the bad, surrounding the COVID-19 booster shots. Cousin Jacque prepares to take her first flight of the “Pandemic Era” and Cousin Joy-Ann is learning the power of just saying “No.” Honorary Cousin Chris Witherspoon joins in to share some new features of his ground-breaking PopViewers app and his list of the fil...

It's O.K. Not to Be O.K. 16.10.2021

The play cousins have a self-care power hour with their guest, Emmy Award winning journalist Mara Schiavocampo, who talks about the mental health dangers of “toxic positivity” on social media and in society and the freedom she felt by publicly admitting she felt like “a mess”. Cousin Joy-Ann advocates for a 4-day work week and Cousin Jacque calls for more unity among Black people when we are provi...

Let's Do The Right Thing 09.10.2021

The play cousins are joined by none other than living legend, Stephanie Mills! She talks: being outspoken in the age of Trump and police brutality, the inspiration behind her newest single, “Let’s Do The Right Thing,” performing alongside D-Nice and others at Club Quarantine in Brooklyn, and her upcoming tour with the iconic Patti LaBelle. Cousin Jacque dishes on how she got “sluttified” during he...

And Just Like That ... 02.10.2021

The play cousins are back! Joined by the beautiful, and talented actress Karen Pittman, who is breaking glass-ceilings on Season 2 of the award-winning Apple TV+ series, The Morning Show; and bringing some much needed diversity and plenty of high-fashion to HBO Max’s highly-anticipated Sex and the City revival, And Just Like That this fall ... Cousin Jacque shares the hilarious “lengths” she went...

Smart Funny & Black 27.09.2021

Cousin Joy-Ann takes the heat, yet again, from conservatives over her comments on “Missing White Woman Syndrome." Cousin Jacque dishes on how her carefully planned COVID reconnaissance mission went horribly wrong ... and the ladies welcome their newest play cousin: the beautiful and amazingly talented actress, comedian and creator of Smart Funny & Black, Amanda Seales. 

BallGate... A Teachable Moment 22.09.2021

Cousin Joy-Ann gives us the update on her viral Twitter exchange with Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj, now known as BallGate, and how it became a teachable moment. Cousin Jacque continues to carry the torch for Black women, dishing on her latest hair journey moment in Philly. And the play cousins welcome one of their favorite play cousins, PopViewers founder and CEO Chris Witherspoon, who's got the...

Michael K. Williams Legacy 14.09.2021

The play cousins are joined by the beautiful Bevy Smith, Author, TV & Radio Personality & Host of Bevelations on SiriusXM, to celebrate the life and legacy of her friend and a true artist for the ages, Michael K. Williams. Cousin Jacque takes a new step in her hair journey and Cousin Joy-Ann wants the weak-fighting Democrats to realize life is like the Lord of The Rings. 

Erika Alexander The Great 09.09.2021

The play cousins are back! Joined by their sister, the beloved and iconic actress, entrepreneur, activist, director and emmy-nominated producer, Erika Alexander! What doesn't she do? Not only does she break down her newest roles on Wu-Tang: an American Saga and Run The World; she explains NFTs (we finally get it!) and her upcoming Concrete Park release and why the digital space is so important for...

We're Still Gonna Wear A Mask 15.05.2021

The play cousins welcome the wonderful Coach Jaz who's giving great tips on how to boost your immunity and center your spirit in the Age of Covid and beyond. Brilliant comedian and cousin Roy Wood Jr. also joins the mix to let us know how the world of comedy is surviving and how he discovered what could be life-changing information about his enslaved ancestors.

Don't Come For The Race Lady 08.05.2021

The play cousins welcome their author, activist, and journalist cousin, Marc Lamont Hill, who is bringing the heat with his new show Black News Tonight. Cousin JoyAnn gives us the blow-by-blow of her epic takedown of Lil' Tuckems Carlton and Cousin Jacque prepares to take her first trip during the Age of Covid.

Finding Moments of Black Joy 01.05.2021

Cousin Jacque and Cousin JoyAnn welcome their new play cousin Markuann Smith! The actor and executive producer speaks about the importance of pursuing your passion in life and how the stars aligned when he created his critically-acclaimed, hit series, Godfather of Harlem. The play cousins are also focused on finding moments of joy and preserving their mental health, in response to America's growin...

DMX Powerful Testimony 10.04.2021

The Play Cousins are joined by a seminal voice in Black culture, Touré who reflects on the career of Hip Hop icon DMX and the real-life sources of pain behind his powerful music. Cousin Jacque and Cousin JoyAnn also discuss the mental toll of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, the influence and erasure of Black creatives, and FOX News' racist take on what caused the death of Prince Phillip.

Tina's Final Chapter 03.04.2021

Cousins Jacque, JoyAnn and their Play Cousin Chris Witherspoon get emotional about the legendary Tina Turner's new documentary Tina, which is her final goodbye to fans as she prepares to spend the final chapter of her life out of the spotlight. The play cousins also discuss the phony outrage aimed at Lil Nas X and give their take on "vaccine passports."

Gurl, Bye! 27.03.2021

The Play Cousins are joined by the amazing investigative journalist and Twitter giant Yashar, who's got the inside scoop on how Sharon Osbourne's past racist comments finally pushed her out at The Talk and more! Cousin Jacque and Cousin Joy compare vaccine experiences, talk gun ownership for Black people in America and give their take on the upcoming classic Earth Wind & Fire and Isley Brothers Ve...

Vax Etiquette 20.03.2021

As Cousin Jacque prepares to get her dose, the play cousins do a deep-dive on the do’s and don'ts of COVID-19 vaccine etiquette and the challenges we face as a society moving forward. Cousin Joy Ann discusses her natural hair journey and honorary cousin Chris Witherspoon joins the fun, with his take on The Oscars nominations and the tea on why this year's show is banning Zoom.

Racist Royal Tea 13.03.2021

The play cousins are joined by Royal expert Lola Adesioye... and author (Why I Resist), activist and slayer of Piers Morgan, Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu; who are bringing HOT Black British Tea on the blockbuster Prince Harry, Meghan & Oprah interview and the role racism, white supremacy and the British media play in the Royal Family’s reign. Cousin Jacque changes her mind about getting the vaccine an...

Makin' Good Trouble 06.03.2021

The play cousins are joined by best-selling author Luuvie Ajayi Jones, who back droppin' some gems from her new book on how to fight fear and become a "Professional Troublemaker." Cousin Jacque gives her take on the D'Angelo Verzuz and Cousin Joy talks racist Republicans and their obsession with Potato Head!

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