Romance in Colour

Food and family make the holidays go around. And during this Covid time we totally need it. Yaki and Tati talk about food and family holiday traditions that make the holidays worthwhile. In Hot Topics, Yaki delves in to the Strippergate of RHOA and the notions of sexual freedom.  In Watching Romance, we recap the movies for the season that we watched last week and the upcoming movies on...

Debt, Diseases, Mental health, plastic surgery?. This week we talk about all things dating and disclosure. When should you reveal the "big items" in your relationship? Is there ever a good time to tell a partner about certain things?  In hot topics, we talk about Michael B Jordan as People's sexiest man and singer Jeremih catching COVID-19. In Watching Romance , we talk about the new holiday...

We live in a Social Media world where everyone fills entitled to your business, including separation and divorce. Yakini and Tatianna talk about how to handle divorced in the social media age and who may know what about your divorce. In Watching Romance , Yakini makes the mistake (LOL) of watching Tyler Perry's Acrimony where we still don't know the answer to how Taraji ended up on that boat (LOL)...

It is the day of the Presidential Election (Spoiler Alert: We don't know who wins...). and we are recording just as results are coming in. Tensions are high. So we can't imagine what everyone out there is feeling! What happens when you are on opposite sides of the spectrum politically in your relationship? Tati and Yakini talk about what it's like to date or be with someone who doesn't share your...

Is Polyamory for Black people? Yaki and Tati discuss the hot topic of blogger Passion Jonez, and her coming out to the world as "poly". In other hot topics , we discuss LisaRaye's OnlyFans and speculate on who Megan thee Stallion is dating (PS: It probably isn't Michael Bae Jordan). In Watching Romance , Yaki talks about the beautiful film Saturday Church , featuring MJ Rodriguez from Pose.  ...

Yaki and Tati talk about the bro/sis code and the whole Ryan Henry of Black Ink Crew Chicago fiasco. We ask: Should you date the ex of your friend? When is it ever an acceptable time to go out with a friend's ex? Is this generational? In Watching Romance, Yakini talks about her love of Boomerang and Walk Away from Love on Netflix. We also shout out author Brenda Jackson's new venture into movie pr...

What makes the prefect sex scene? What turns you on either visually or in the written word? Yakini and Tati talk about all the best sex scenes they've loved in TV, FILM and, Books (There is a lot of Omari Hardwick stanning! LOL)  . Also, Yaki tells Tati she needs to find a new celebrity crush!. in Watching Romance, we talk the South African Rom Com on Netflix called Seriously Single .  I...

When is the last time you saw a fat, Black woman as a romantic lead? Join Tatianna and her friend Candace as they talk about the intersection of race, romance and body positivity in romantic movies and books.  (Basically, we spend most of the time being Queen Latifah stans). We list our favorite movies and actresses and what we would like to see happen in terms of black women of larger body s...

TW: Drugs Use Welcome to season 2!!! Yakini and Tati are back from break and ready to dive into our new segment Hot Topics in Romance . We talk about Andrew Gillum, former mayor of Tallahassee revealing that he identifies as bisexual. And Comedian/Actress Niecy Nash taking a trip down the aisle for a third time..... with a woman. This begs the question: Is it ever too late to find out who you are...

SEASON FINALE Can Romance and Culture connect? Romance in Colour is starting a new series, Writing in Colour, where we talk to authors of color from various backgrounds and locations,  who are writing in the romance genre. We are highlighting the diversity of the genre and highlighting #Ownvoices with authors who are actively working to amplify writing that is unique, diverse, and most of all...

Can Romance and Culture connect? Romance in Colour is starting a new series, Writing in Colour, where we talk to authors of color from various backgrounds and locations,  who are writing in the romance genre. We are highlighting the diversity of the genre and highlighting #Ownvoices with authors who are actively working to amplify writing that is unique, diverse, and most of all, romantic. Ju...

Can Romance and Culture connect? Romance in Colour is starting a new series, Writing in Colour, where we talk to authors of color from various backgrounds and locations,  who are writing in the romance genre. We are highlighting the diversity of the genre and highlighting #Ownvoices with authors who are actively working to amplify writing that is unique, diverse, and most of all, romantic. So...

Can Romance and Culture connect? Romance in Colour is starting a new series, Writing in Colour , where we talk to authors of color from various backgrounds and locations,  who are writing in the romance genre. We are highlighting the diversity of the genre and highlighting #Ownvoices with authors who are actively working to amplify writing that is unique, diverse, and most of all, romantic. B...

Can Romance and Culture connect? Romance in Colour is starting a new series, Writing in Colour , where we talk to authors of color from various backgrounds and locations,  who are writing in the romance genre. We are highlighting the diversity of the genre and highlighting #Ownvoices with authors who are actively working to amplify writing that is unique, diverse, and most of all, romantic. W...

Can Romance and Culture connect? Romance in Colour is starting a new series, where we talk to authors of color from various backgrounds and locations,  who are writing in the romance genre. We are highlighting the diversity of the genre and highlighting #Ownvoices with authors who are actively working to amplify writing that is unique, diverse, and most of all, romantic. Our second episode fe...

Can Romance and Culture connect? Romance in Colour is starting a new series, where we talk to authors of color from various backgrounds and locations,  who are writing in the romance genre. We are highlighting the diversity of the genre and highlighting #Ownvoices with authors who are actively working to amplify writing that is unique, diverse, and most of all, romantic. First in our series i...

A little NSFW podcast: Tati is joined by her husband Jay as they review their recent Netflix binge, Too Hot To Handle, the reality show where adults have to forgo sex to win big prize money. So they ask themselves... Can you go weeks in paradise, surrounded by hot bodies, and not have sex?  In the Watching Romance segment, Tati reviews Back to the Goode Life (A BET Her Original Movie) starrin...

WARNING: This is a long one! LOL... so get a cup of tea, coffee, and settle on in! I mean, you're working from home anyway!  LOL Tati invites her friend Rita (@RamblingRita) and Michelle (@mgspeaksup) to talk all things Issa, Molly, and the gang on Insecure (as well as our annoyance with Tik Tok). We get into our predictions for Season 4 as well as our feelings about the first two episodes to...

What on earth is going on in the world?  Well...we are all cooped up in our houses (quite possibly with our significant others or partners). We thought it would he bice to have a spouse come on and give us some tips on how to handle things during this quarantine time? Tati's husband Jay joins the podcast do discuss all things Quarantine and how couples can come out of this thing healthy, sane...

*SPOLIER ALERT* While Yaki is taking a break, Tati talks with her good, single friends Khaia (@khaiaTeaches) and Rita (@ramblingRita) about Netflix’s Love is Blind and their obsession and takes on the whole show. We talked for hours and dish on all the hot takes on the show and our predictions for the reunion (airing 3/5 on YouTube and Netflix)! Would Khaia and Rita go in a pod? Does everyone hate...

Tati takes some letters from friends and listeners about their worst dates of all time (And we even share some of our own). We also talk about the Netflix Sensation Love is Blind. Tati recommends a new spin on Jane Austen with "Ayesha at Last". and Yakini reviews "Love Dot Com: A Social Experiment" on Netflix.

Tati is under the weather but came through to talk about The Photograph and Cherish the Day. Yaki talked about her “watching romance” which featured some May/December romances. We weighed the pros and cons. Finally, Tati recommends something groundbreaking romance lit for Black History Month

Tati and Yaki are ready for V-day. Are you? We talk about Romantic Games you can play with your partner. We also mention some great Netflix and Chill movies. Tati gives recommendations for some "self love" inducing  African-American erotica to warm up your V-day night. Also, a bonus: We also like to listen to music. Tati gave a couple of music recommendations as well to add to your soundtrack...

What makes a couple #BlackLoveGoals?" It's a week until Valentine's Day so Tati and Yaki are talking about black celeb couples that they adore. They also recap the previous week's episode. In "Watching Romance", Yakini talks about some romantic thrillers, the new series "Cherish the Day" on OWN and the highly anticipated The Photograph with Issa Rae. In Reading Romance, Tatianna gives props to rom...

Tati and Yaki talk about the most random things in romance: We give a recap of last weeks episode entitled "The Righ Swipe" about online dating.; Insecure and Issa Rae. Dating Bisexual Men.  Sex Clubs and Ideas for Valentine's Day. We really were all over the place! So it kick back and enjoy the ride of randomness with us!