Thee Great Escape w/ CT

For years the relationship between music executive Tommy Mottola and musical icon Mariah Carey has been highly publicized. In this episode, CT shares Carey's perspective of their marriage and professional partnership in her words. 

Discover Mariah Carey beyond the diva persona, uncovering the misconceptions that have skewed her public perception and history as a recording artist. 

Songstress supreme with a pen blessed with inking #1's, Mariah Carey's memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey,  co-authored by Carey and Michaela Angela Davis has arrived. As a certified "lamb", having immense reverence for her limitless talent and connecting deeply to both her high notes yet heart-wrenching art form, in part I, CT explores Carey's plight as a self-described flaxen-haired baby a...

-Brandy VS. Monica -Mariah Carey's NY Magazine Interview - Adele's cultural appropriation flub  -Toni Braxton regrets not having more sex & more! Follow on Twitter: @EscapeeCT  Instagram: thegreatescape_ct

Artist Tynnelle returns to the show following the release of his debut album, "Complicated"--now available on all streaming platforms.  Follow Tynnelle on Instagram: tynnelle_

Nick Cannon, Tamar Braxton, Kanye West, everyone needs prayer at this point. 

Part 2 of 2

Fed up.  "We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist." - James Baldwin

CT recaps the new memoir-manifesto by George M. Johnson sending him into a purge of his very own. Fatigued from weeks in quarantine, he provides a quick burst touching on Joe Biden's scathing interview with Charlamagne an Insecure recap and more. 

Fresh from a brief hiatus, CT is back to share how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his hopes for 2020 and sits down with friend Markques Ramirez to discuss the shooting death of Ahmad Arbery and what his ballot will look like come November in the wake of the Tara Reade vs. Joe Biden sexual assault scandal. 

This week CT is joined in studio by friend of the show Dar Thee Stallion and Nick @ Nite. The three ponder on their feelings as it pertains to the holiday season and discuss Kamala Harris dropping out of the election, Mathew Knowles releasing a lost Girls Tyme album, and Bhad Bhabie's newest cultural appropriation flub. The three also share some resolutions for 2020 and what they are hoping to man...

This week covers: Shia LaBeouf opening up on Inside the Actors Studio, Tamar Braxton's inflammatory Instagram post, 50 Cent's unrelenting harassment of Naturi Naughton and Summer Walker cancelling the brunt of her upcoming tour. 

Following an expression of disappointment over someone being killed on account of a Popeyes chicken sandwich and a brief explanation on how the 'deceptive intelligence' works to plague our lives, this week highlights Clifford Harris' incendiary remarks, Robyn Crawford finally speaking out about her relationship with the late Whitney Houston and more.

On this week's episode, CT gives a recap of his Halloween festivities and kicks off the holiday season after clearance from the Queen of Christmas. In addition, this week covers John McCain's daughter being lectured live on-air, Meagan Good appearing a few shades lighter as of late, the breakdown over at the Breakfast Club and Nicki Minaj calling out Wendy Williams. 

On this week's episode, CT explains the divide between the Black and Latinx communities following Gina Rodriguez's usage of the n-word. The host also congratulates Wendy Williams after her huge milestone and covers the latest controversy centered around Sallie Mae. 

Following last episode's abrupt end, CT offers an explanation and kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month discussing Matthew Knowles' cancer diagnosis, some reasons to think twice before vaping THC cartridges, Malik Yoba's breakdown on The Root, and finally the expectation of Black forgiveness. 

After a detailed rant about the woes of seeking intimacy, CT gives his thoughts on the release of Antonio Brown from the Patriots, chronicles the continued feud between Tamar Braxton and former co-hosts at The Real and has a creative-fueled tantrum that led to him abruptly walking out of the studio--cutting this week's episode short. Tune in next week to find out what led to such raw emotions.

Following this year's Black Girls Rock! awards show, CT addresses actress Angelica Ross' critique given the lack of trans acknowledgement. Next, he offers observations from the third round of debates earlier this week while lending advice to the Democratic party. 

On this episode, CT sits down with Tynnelle for a candid interview discussing his journey as an artist and the direction he hopes to take in his future. 

As the summer comes to a close, Part Two of this episode features a guest, Dar (Darlene) Thee Stallion, who is here to recap her hot girl summer along with some other top stories from the summer including: Lil Nas X, HBO's Euphoria, OWN's newest series, 'Black Women Own the Conversation' and more. 

After a lengthy hiatus, CT has returned and shares what the last few months have looked like for him. Additionally, there is a discussion on the 2019 Video Music Awards and a conversation about the lack of enthusiasm as it pertains to award show culture. A brief update on the 10 nominees who have qualified for the third round of debates set for next month. CT also vents why he is fed up following...

Take a listen to a highlight reel capturing some of the best moments from the show thus far. 

This week CT recaps the highly publicized hits and misses from the Met Gala, Ayesha Curry's controversial statements during her Red Table Talk interview, Steve Harvey claiming we need less sleep in order to be successful, and Howard Stern's cancer scare. 

 On this episode, CT tackles his experience with unrequited infatuation, the loss of director John Singleton, the tragic shooting at UNC Charlotte, SZA's face-off with "Sandy Sephora" and highlights from the Billboard Awards. 

On this episode, CT recaps Kim Kardashian West's newest career venture (and response from the public), Joe Biden's official bid for the 2020 election, and an important lesson on being unapologetic about who you are.