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DC will hype you up, book you, repost you, smile in your face… and still have you questioning your sanity by Monday morning. This week, NuNu Paris and Raffi unpack the aftermath of the Rush DC interview, the reality of being included in legal exhibits, and what happens when nightlife drama leaves the group chat and enters real life. From protecting your livelihood to feeling blackballed in certain...

So… what really happened at Rush? 👀 In Reality Check: Inside the Rush Saga, we sit down with @DCHomos (Jose) and Skip, a former employee, to break down the origins, walk through the timeline, and make sense of the chaos behind one of DC nightlife’s biggest stories. Watch now. Link in bio.
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In this episode, hosts NuNu Paris and Raffi decode the pop culture “Sagittarius era crisis” hitting some of the biggest names in entertainment — from Taylor Swift’s fan backlash to Jay-Z’s Epstein associations , Nicki Minaj’s political saga , and the Tyra Banks / ANTM Reality Check controversy . We also spotlight larger news moments — like the fallout from a controversial ICE fatal shooting case a...

In this episode of Wait! Don’t Do It! , we’re talking about what happens when fandom turns into blind loyalty — and why right now is not the time to shut your brain off. From Nicki Minaj’s controversial political pivot and internet rants, to the Grammys becoming a full-blown political stage, we break down what’s actually happening versus what’s just trending online. We unpack Bad Bunny’s historic...

What does it actually mean to be an adult in 2026? Is it knowing how to cook real meals, keeping up with car maintenance (including discovering—shockingly—that back brakes exist), or having your finances and relationships “figured out”? This week on Wait! Don’t Do It , NuNu Paris and Raffi break down modern adulthood—household skills, transportation, relationships, money, and life planning—while q...

It’s New Year’s Day, and we’re starting 2026 exactly how we mean to go on — informed, opinionated, and just messy enough. From DC bar drama and unpaid workers, to drag world headlines, billionaire Beyoncé, a historic new mayor in NYC, and America’s upcoming 250th birthday, we break it all down with one guiding principle: accountability matters. Every story ends with the same lesson — wait… don’t d...

Let’s be serious — 2025 was a lot . So before we move on, NuNu Paris and Raffi are sitting down to do what we do best: laugh, reflect, and tell the truth. In our final episode of the year, we recap the highs, the heartbreaks, and the absolutely unhinged moments that defined 2025. From sell-out shows, photo shoots, Reggaeton Brunch turning two, and seeing Cowboy Carter live, to job changes, politic...

In this episode, NuNu Paris and Raffi dive into DC's messy political shakeup. Bowser is out, and progressive icon Janeese Lewis George is stepping up with the game that proves if you've been paying attention: "WHO VOTED DAT?" We're breaking down the End of the Year trauma, analyzing what your Spotify Wrapped really says about your life, and giving a shady first look at the new gay bar RUSH (or is...

In this episode, NuNu Paris and Raffi explore who's actually driving our decisions and what the closing of a local staple like Shakers DC reveals about the turbulent future of nightlife. We dive into the cultural phenomena of Wicked vs. the world's problems, and Nicki Minaj's UN speech , asking: are we prioritizing the right controversies, or just looking at what's in our immediate rearview mirror...

Halloween season is here, and NuNu Paris and Raffi are slicing into the world of horror! From Freddy Krueger to Chucky, the duo breaks down the biggest slasher icons of all time and what not to do if you ever find yourself in a horror movie. Between final girl fantasies and messy monster metaphors, the girls remind us why Halloween isn’t just about fear — it’s about transformation, fantasy, and su...

Bad mixes. Empty dance floors. That one dude who requests Bad Bunny… again. In this special episode, Raffi hits the decks with DJ Melina to explore the rhythm, representation, and realness of Latino nightlife. From women fighting for space in a male-dominated DJ scene to the art of curating music that actually reflects the community, they break down how sound becomes identity—and how first-gen Lat...

The girls are fighting again. In this Hot Topics deep dive, NuNu Paris and Raffi break down the latest chapter in the Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj rap wars, from chart beefs to shady subs that turned timelines into battlefields. Who is really winning the culture war, and what does this drama say about the state of female rap today? Then we pivot from rap beef to DC chaos with the U.S. government shutdo...

Wait! Don’t Cuss Out Your Boss Work stress. Awkward emails. That boss who schedules Friday 4:59 pm meetings. In this episode, NuNu Paris and Raffi tackle the chaos of modern work culture—DC edition. From burnout and quiet quitting to the “Great Stay,” we break down what it means to set boundaries without going viral for all the wrong reasons. Plus, our new game Quiet Quit or Capitol Quit? brings t...

From Jaden Smith running fashion houses to the Parent Trap reunion we didn’t know we needed, this week NuNu Paris & Raffi dive into the headlines serving chaos, nostalgia, and scandal. We’re talking: ✨ Jaden Smith’s new role at Lobito ✨ Parent Trap reunion on DWTS ✨ Cardi B’s 4th pregnancy + Stefon Diggs’ growing family ✨ The heartbreaking story of Trey Reed in Mississippi ✨ Jeffree Star’...

Gaslight. Gatekeep. Ragebait. The words didn’t even exist in our daily vocab until the internet shoved them down our throats. Just like D.C. nightlife — same bars, same playlists, same DJs, same “new” bar that closes in six months. In this episode, NuNu Paris & Raffi ask: are we living in a copy-paste culture where nothing feels fresh anymore? It’s messy, it’s current, it’s cultural—welcome to...

Crocs? We’ve worn them. We’ve judged them. And sometimes… we’ve defended them. This week, NuNu Paris & Raffi bring in fashion storyteller Dani (@the_Blonde_cat_lady, theblondecatlady.com ) to settle the ultimate debate: are Crocs a crime against fashion—or the underdog hero of footwear? From runway-ready collabs that cost more than your rent to the questionable charm of those little shoe charm...

Chaos? We’ve lived it. We’ve dodged it. And sometimes… we’ve caused it. This week, NuNu Paris & Raffi break down how to keep your cool when the universe, politics, and your social calendar are all trying you at once. From Mercury Retrograde turning texts into disasters, to Trump’s DC takeover feeling like a low-budget horror sequel, to the whiplash of going from Market Days glitter to back-to-...

Thinking of moving to the nation’s capital? Hold up! NuNu Paris & Raffi take you on a real tour of D.C.—the good, the bad, and the gentrified. From mumbo sauce to metro mess, from queer culture to the loss of Chocolate City, this episode is a love letter and a warning to anyone dreaming of a D.C. zip code. Tune in for hot takes, hometown pride, and two games that’ll have you screaming “IYKYK.”...

Rejection? We’ve felt it. We’ve feared it. And we’ve definitely taken it personally—until now. This week, NuNu Paris & Raffi get real about the sting of rejection and how to bounce back with grace, delusion, and a little glitter. From not getting cast in dream roles ( NuNu, we're hugging you ) to being passed over in D.C.’s nightlife and fitness scenes, we unpack what it means to be told “no”...

Wait! Don’t Do the Talking Stage Forever 💬 We’ve all been there—weeks of texting, flirting, maybe even hanging out… but still no official title? This week, NuNu Paris & Raffi are joined by Adam and Christine of the InPress dating app to ask: Why do we stay stuck in the talking stage? From ghosting and breadcrumbing to avoiding the “What are we?” convo, we unpack all the messy reasons modern d...

Guess who’s back? Back again! After a messy hiatus, NuNu Paris & Raffi are making their grand return with a brand-new era of Wait! Don’t Do It! 💅🏾🔥 In this teaser episode, we spill all the tea on why we disappeared (hint: life be life-ing), what’s changed, and why we’re coming back louder, unfiltered, and ready to shake things up. Expect the same chaotic energy, fresh hot takes, and a sneak...

What is your favorite orange drink from the gourmet bodega? If you know, you know that Foxtrot abruptly closed in DC, and our dynamic duo, NuNu Paris & Raffi, discuss the concept of gourmet bodegas amidst the constant gentrification of major cities. Follow #WDDIPODCAST on IG @waitdontdoitpodcast and @NuNuParisYall. Listen to the FULL episodes of this and previous seasons of Wait! Don't Do It!...

Brunch. A magical experience of flowing drinks, good friends, and talking sh*t! NuNu Paris & Raffi discuss brunch culture, favorite brunch spots in DC and their toxic brunch traits. Follow #WDDIPODCAST on IG @waitdontdoitpodcast and @NuNuParisYall. Listen to the FULL episodes of this and previous seasons of Wait! Don't Do It! on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/waitdontdoit.

We stared at the eclipse and we still had to go back to work. While economists report we are in a "golden job market", inflation says otherwise and the way these companies are treating employees, we aren't too confident in the future of the economy. This week we talk about toxic work place habits, not paying your phone bill, and being creatives in an ever-changing climate. Follow #WDDIPODCAST on I...

What's scarier: Beyonce announcing another tour or answering a random call!? This week, the dynamic duo, discuss COWBOY Carter, the Pink Friday 2: Gag City Tour, and being misgendered during phone calls! Follow #WDDIPODCAST on IG @waitdontdoitpodcast and @NuNuParisYall. Listen to the FULL episodes of this and previous seasons of Wait! Don't Do It! on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: http://linktr.ee/...