The Ugly Ducklings Podcast

The Curse of the Capable 24.12.2025 42:39 ↓

In this episode Bryce and Rashida talk about the curse of the capable and how that can prevent friends and family from showing up for you in times of crisis.

Spinning the Block Part 2 10.12.2025 41:44 ↓

In this episode Bryce and Rashida continue reading through Reddit posts about love lost and regrets with exes.

Spinning the Block Part 1 03.12.2025 44:01 ↓

Bryce and Rashida dive into some Reddit posts about dating, relationships, and spinning the block on exes.

Do You Still Feel Ugly? 26.11.2025 35:46 ↓

In this episode Bryce and Rashida talk about being an ugly duckling and discuss if they still feel ugly or get treated like an ugly duckling by their peers.

Lovers Disguised As Friends 19.11.2025 47:30 ↓

In this episode Bryce and Rashida talk about times when someone they consider a "friend" later reveals romantic interest.

Why Do We Love Watching Reruns? 12.11.2025 40:36 ↓

In this episode Bryce and Rashida discuss why people love rewatching their favorite TV shows and movies.

The Burden of External Validation 03.11.2025 33:55 ↓

In this episode Rashida and Bryce discuss the burden of always having to prove yourself to others and why it’s unhealthy.

How My Childhood Shaped My Body Image 22.10.2025 33:14 ↓

Bryce and Rashida discuss how their childhood informed their self-esteem and body image and how that has impacted them in their 20's and 30's.

Aligned, Misaligned or Just Confused? 08.10.2025 45:54 ↓

In this episode Bryce and Rashida talk about relationships both romantic and platonic and knowing when your values may be misaligned with those closest to you.

The Culture Swap: Recasting Classics with Black Excellence 01.10.2025 42:44 ↓

In this episode Bryce and Rashida swap out the original cast from hit TV shows in the 90's and early 2000's with Black actors.

Ghosting in Adulthood 24.09.2025 40:57 ↓

Bryce and Rashida talk about ghosting and being ghosted in their thirties.

Is 2000's Music A Golden Era for Hip Hop? 27.08.2025 50:15 ↓

Rashida and Bryce talk dive more into the 2000's and discuss fashion & music throughout the decade.

Back in the Day 13.08.2025 47:49 ↓

Rashida and Bryce reminisce about the stone age, that we know as the 2000's.

Why Did I Start Therapy? 06.08.2025 38:16 ↓

Bryce and Rashida discuss their therapy journeys

Diving into Reddit Threads 30.07.2025 43:59 ↓

Rashida and Bryce dive into the famous AITA thread on Reddit

Cancel Culture 23.07.2025 45:29 ↓

Rashida and Bryce talk about cancel culture and if there are instances where someone deserves grace and forgiveneness.

Missing: Black Women in Hollywood 09.07.2025 37:53 ↓

In this episode Rashida and Bryce talk about the erasure of Black women in TV & film.

My High School Reunion 02.07.2025 28:24 ↓

In this episode Rashida and Bryce discuss going back to their high schools for their 20-year class reunions.

Excluded from the Inner Circle 25.06.2025 41:37 ↓

Bryce and Rashida talk about building deeper emotional connections with friends and how to respond when you're not part of the "inner circle".

Roots Picnic 2025 18.06.2025 51:16 ↓

Bryce and Rashida discuss attending this year's Roots Picnic Festival at Fairmount Park.

New Friends Checklist 04.06.2025 39:38 ↓

Bryce and Rashida discuss the top qualities they look for in a lifelong friend.

Baby You Still Ugly 28.05.2025 45:15 ↓

Bryce and Rashida are back for season 5! This week they share life updates and goals for 2025.

Bonus Episode: Renouncing/Denouncing and Black Greek Letter Organizations 30.10.2024 51:37 ↓

P. Ryan joins Bryce and Rashida in this bonus episode to discuss BGLOs and members denouncing publicly on social media platforms.

Goodbye 09.10.2024 45:22 ↓

In the season 4 finale episode Bryce and Rashida talk about goodbyes they've had to work through this year.

Sober Sex 02.10.2024 44:05 ↓

P. Ryan joins Bryce and Rashida to discuss sex and ways to improve intimacy with your partner.