Tamiyah, Esther, Ta'Lissa, Ariana, Shakima

While You Were Scrolling...

Society EN ↓ 335 episodes

Conversations from five Black women that run the gamut of books, films, tv show recaps, pop culture events and everything in between. Come for the witty takes and reviews but leave with an appreciation of what makes Black friendship beautiful.

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Tamiyah, Esther, Ta'Lissa, Ariana, Shakima

Category

Society

Latest episode

Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

We Were Talking...Podcast Appreciation - Trevor Noah “What Now” - If I Ruled the World 18.06.2025

This week we did a PODCAST APPRECIATION episode, where we borrowed the "If I Ruled the World" game from Trevor Noah's podcast "What Now." We each present a new world order that needs to be voted in or out. Listen In!

We Were Reading...Can't Get Enough 04.06.2025

While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan- Recap & Review Listen In!

We Were Talking...Don't Get Got by Your Dreams! 28.05.2025

This week's Don't Get Got segment had us in our feelings. Our dreams have alluded us thus far, with corporate jobs overshadowing our creative endeavors. But we shall prevail!

We Were Reading...Children of Blood and Bone 21.05.2025

While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi - Recap & Review Listen In!

We Were Talking...Old News, Old Presidents and New Goals 14.05.2025

For this Don't Get Got segment we showed up exhausted, but like Celie in Color Purple, [we's] here! Listen in as we discussed American presidents, and outdated social media trends.

We Were Ranking...Black Girl Hand Games 07.05.2025

For this week's tournament, we ranked black girl hand games from our childhood. And proved, that our memories were still intact. But our childhoods were raggedy lol. Listen In!

We Were Watching...A Different World - Season 1, Ep. 4-6 30.04.2025

This week on our "Show & Tell" segment, we reviewed A Different World. In addition to being iconic, this show inspired generations of black students to go to college. And showed an edgy reality that its originator, The Cosby Show, shied away from. Listen In!

We Were Watching...Survival of the Thickest - Season 2, Ep. 1-3 23.04.2025

For this "Show & Tell" segment, we are reviewing the second season of "Survial of the Thickest." This season has opened up the scope of storytelling to delve into both Marley and Khalil's lives as much as Mavis's; and it is GIVING Greatness. Black men in therapy, black women living their LGBTQ+ lives out loud, and highlighting the experiences of black entrepreneursh...

We Were Watching...Gunpowder Milkshake 16.04.2025

For this month's POCcorn episode, we reviewed Gunpowder Milkshake. Between the slow-mo, the gore, and girl power it was an exciting watch for sure. BUT we had some thoughts. Listen In!

We Were Reading...Zodiac Academy: The Awakening 09.04.2025

While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti - Recap & Review We had a lot to say as we dived into this VAST series. Listen In!

We Were Watching...The Princess and the Frog 02.04.2025

This week on POCcorn, we reviewed The Princess and the Frog. This film became an instant classic as the first black Disney Princess, finally hit the screens. The music was live, the characters were lovable and the Princess was doubled as an entrepreneur who actually detested wishing upon a star. Listen In!

We Were Talking...Love Is Blind - Season 8 26.03.2025

This week is a treat! For the Show & Tell segment, co-hosts Esther and Ta'Lissa got together to do a reality TV breakdown of Love is Blind. The convo was just too good to cut short. Listen In!

We Were Watching...A Different World Ep. 1-3 19.03.2025

This week on our "Show & Tell" segment, we reviewed A Different World. In addition to being iconic, this show inspired generations of black students to go to college. And showed an edgy reality that its originator, The Cosby Show, shied away from. Listen In!

We Were Talking...Costco Deals, Health & Ambition 12.03.2025

In our Don't Get Got segment, we discuss life as it has us in our UPs and (more likely) DOWNS. This week we sounded our BIG AGE. We discussed Costco Deals, Health Issues and going for our ambitions. Listen In!

We Were Reading...Onyx Storm 05.03.2025

While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros - Recap & Review BUT, in the spirit of bringing 2 more readers (now fans) into the fold - we discussed the first 2 books in the series as well. So, long episode, but worth every "signet" minute. Listen In!

We Were Ranking...Best Food Types 26.02.2025

In this week's "Last One Standing" episode, we ranked the best food types based off our own American palate. And it got interesting. Listen In!

We Were Talking...Don't Get Got by Oompa Loompas, Parenting & Anti-DEI sh*t 12.02.2025

In our Don't Get Got segment, we discuss life as it has us in our UPs and (more likely) DOWNS. This week we talk white house chaos, real word consequences, and parenting of toddlers and teens. Listen In!

We Were Reading...Demon's Dream: An Unexpected Love 06.02.2025

While You Were Scrolling, we were Reading & Listening to: Demon's Dream: An Unexpected Love by Elle Kayson - Recap & Review

We Were Watching...Darlings 29.01.2025

For our first POCcorn pick of the new year, we viewed Darlings. The film was a balance of light content and dark consequences. It was frustrating and liberating and encouraging to witness. Trigger warning: there is domestic abuse in this film. Incredibly strong pick for our first 2025 film. Listen In!

We Were Watching...2024 POCcorn Films Recap 24.01.2025

As we do every year, we have dedicated an episode to reflect on all the films we've witnessed in the year 2024. Which ones were our favorites, dissappointments, shock factors? Listen In and enjoy the ReView.

We Were Watching...How to Die Alone Ep. 7-8 18.01.2025

This week was our "Show & Tell" segment, where we watch a series showcasing black women, and break down the episodes one by one. The newest TV tell to hit our Subscriptions is Natasha Rothwell's How to Die Alone. It's giving comedy, tragedy and comfort only a hit show can convey. Listen In!

We Were Watching...How to Die Alone Ep. 5-6 15.01.2025

This week was our "Show & Tell" segment, where we watch a series showcasing black women, and break down the episodes one by one. The newest TV tell to hit our Subscriptions is Natasha Rothwell's How to Die Alone. It's giving comedy, tragedy and comfort only a hit show can convey. Listen In!

We Were Talking...Twitch Boss Treachery 13.01.2025

Years after Twitch's (Stephen Boss) suicide, his widow Allison Holker has come out with a tell-all book discussing Twitch's most private moments. We share our views on this exposure, and how distasteful we think it is. Listen In!

We Were Talking...Don't Get Got by 2025 10.01.2025

In our Don't Get Got segment, we discuss life as it has us in our UPs and (more likely) DOWNS. Being that we are in a new year, we got into how 2025 won't get us GOT. We have goals this year, and we are going hard for them. Listen In!

We Were Talking...Naked Mothers 08.01.2025

This week, we all got together to discuss "naked mothers," and what that means to each of us. Some of us grew up in households where being nude, or thinly dressed was accepted and normalized. So much so that women's bodies were not seen as taboo, overly sexualized, or wrong. We discuss our own experiences, preferences, and truths as adults; and naked mothers. Listen In!

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