The Ugly Ducklings Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Ugly Ducklings
2 friends, Bryce and Rashida, discuss relationships, pop culture, societal standards and the double standards that surround them.
P. Ryan joins Rashida and Bryce this week to recap season 2 of Bravo's Summer House Martha's Vineyard.
Bryce and Rashida talk about friendship as it relates to the latest Tiktok storytelling trend.
Naj is back on the podcast with Bryce & Rashida to discuss being friends with exes and if it's possible to just be friends with someone you're attracted to.
Rashida & Bryce discuss the Let Them Theory and how they try to apply it in their everyday lives.
Bryce and Rashida discuss managing friendships when their friends are in a toxic relationship or a relationship that lacks balance.
Bryce and Rashida chat with Bryce's friend and high school classmate, Sabia Wade. Sabia is an an Author, Doula, and Spiritual Care Practicioner. This episode the Ugly Ducklings chat with Sabia on her journey to building her own business and pushing through fear and self-doubt to pursue her passion.
Rashida and Bryce Lennon chat with actor, Ruffin Prentiss III (@rprentissiii), on his journey into acting and voice acting.
Rashida and Bryce Lennon chat with Philadelphia-based social worker and independent filmmaker, Robert Graves (@__robbiefilms) of Philaye Films, about his upbringing, identity, and love for filmmaking & storytelling.
Rashida and Bryce are back for season 4 of the Ugly Ducklings Podcast. In this episode they talk about life updates and the Love is Blind Finale Episode.
In the season 3 finale Bryce and Rashida discuss GenAI and dealing with bullies internally & externally.
P. Ryan joins Bryce and Rashida to discuss our new favorite Black reality TV show, Summerhouse Martha's Vineyard.
Rashida & Bryce Lennon chat with Tim, loyal member of the Beehive, about Beyoncé and the Renaissance World Tour.
Bryce and Rashida talk about Keke Palmer, her boyfriend Darius Jackson, and his ignorant comments related to his partner's fashion choices.
Bryce and Rashida chat with Danny on her experience moving from education into the fintech space and how she was able to significantly increase her salary in her new role.
Bryce and Rashida bring it back to their podcast roots to discuss ugly duckling trauma from years past.
@iampyran joins the podvast again this season to talk PRIDE Month, loving yourself, and the intersectionality of being queer and black in America.
Bryce and Rashida chat with Lady Celestina about their life as an Asian American, Drag Queen, and LGBTQ+ advocate.
James from the cast of Survivor 43 joins Bryce and Rashida to discuss his experience on the popular reality game show and life after reality TV.
Rashida & Bryce discuss Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah's book, What Happened to You and talk about childhood trauma and how it impacts you into adulthood.
Rashida and Bryce chat with friend, Vince, on community service and how he has been able to stay active, while avoiding burnout.
Bryce and Rashida chat with Rob on his journey in tech and how has he has climbed the ranks so quickly.
Rashida and Bryce talk with Bobby & Michael from People Under the Scares Podcast (@people_scares) about horror.
Naj returns back to the podcast to discuss love, relationships, healing, and following your intuition.
Rashida and Bryce speak with Marquise Davon (IG @marquisedavon) on black masculinity and how their definitions of it have changed from childhood to present day.
Rashida and Bryce return for season 3 of the Ugly Ducklings Podcast. They share life updates, discuss confronting bullies, and going where the love is.
Breydon, runner-up on Big Brother Canada season 9, chats with Bryce & Rashida about his experience on Big Brother, his game strategy, and life after the show.
Bryce and Rashida talk about Halle, from Chloe x Halle, being casted as Ariel in the 2023 live action version of Disney's classic Little Mermaid, the backlash of her casting, and the racism that still strongly exists in Hollywood.
Rashida & Bryce have longtime friend, Derek, join them to discuss season 2 of P-Valley.
Rashida and Bryce chat with Geo, food blogger of Geo's Table and host of podcast Table 86, to talk about his love for food, favorite recipes, and more.
Bryce and Rashida chat with Bryce's longtime friend, Jocelyn (@allthingsjustjocelyn), on sex, body count, and everything in between.
Rashida & Bryce discuss if people really do change throughout the course of their lives.
Rashida and Bryce talk about their own personal trauma, how they've discovered it, and how they deal with it in their everyday lives.
Rashida and Bryce chat with Alex, from Season 4 of the hit Netflix show, The Circle. He talks strategy, catfishing as Nathan, and his time with Bryce playing the Jadanny Big Brother online reality game on Twitter.
Bryce and Rashida talk to Nasira, Howard alumna and energy healer, on meditation, health, and wellness.
Bryce and Rashida interview MTV reality TV star, Ayanna Mackins, about her time on the Challenge All Stars 2, her experiences on reality TV as a black woman, and what kept her away from the challenge for 18 years.
Bryce and Rashida connect with Preston on what it means being transgender, being on the frontline fighting for human rights, and coming out as a teenager.
Bryce and Rashida interview Eric from the HungUp Podcast on code switching in the black community.
Bryce and Rashida chat with Bryce's good friend, Sierra on her dating experience in interracial relationships.
Bryce and Rashida sit down with Dating & Relationship Coach, Alison (@alignwithalison) as she gives tips and tricks on navigating the dating scene and how to best position yourself to find a great partner.
Bryce & Rashida chat with friend, Patrick, budding psychologist and podcast host of Rosé + Thorns, on body image.
Bryce and Rashida discuss the fine line between preferences and prejudice in dating and relationships.
Bryce and Rashida meet with Bryce's ORG castmate, Brittanie, to talk about their experiences on the Jadanny Big Brother Twitter game.
Bryce and Rashida talk to longtime friend, Nicia, on her travels all over the world and how she has done it successfully on a budget. Follow Nicia on instagram @ithnkimbigneesh or follow her blog at NiciaTravels.com
Rashida and Bryce talk about their past experiences in Corporate America and what has caused them to leave an employer.
Rashida and Bryce discuss Will Smith, Chris Rock, and the slap that could be heard around the world at the Oscars.
Bryce and Rashida talk to longtime friend Asha (member of The Pour Decisions Podcast) about how she has achieved balance in her career, marriage, and social life during the pandemic.
Rashida and Bryce discuss social media etiquette and how to interact with friends and fans online when you're in a relationship.
Bryce and Rashida are back to kickoff a new season! They talk about Euphoria, emotional intelligence, and what's to come for season 2!
Bonus Episode: Rashida & Bryce come back to close out 2021 with a special episode to talk about the series finale of Insecure.
On the final episode of season one Rashida & Bryce talk about how they show up in the world and how they'd like others to show up for them.
This week Rashida and Bryce talk about words non-Black people shouldn't say and why it's offensive.
Bryce and Rashida talk about what they consider toxic traits in a significant other and whether they would stay or walk away in various scenarios.
Bryce and Rashida talk about Black English actors taking roles meant to depict life as a Black American.
Rashida and Bryce talk about working in Corporate America, the term Person of Color, and the microaggressions they have faced on the job.
Bryce & Rashida talk about Guy Code and Girl Code and their opinions on the unwritten rules for both sexes.
Bryce and Rashida discuss the age old saying, "Birds of a Feather flock together" and asses if the company they keep is a true reflection of themselves.
On the first installment of the "Dating Diaries" Rashida & Bryce chat with friend, Rashad, as he shares his experiences being married to a narcissist.
Rashida and Bryce talk about gender roles between men and women and how they play out in heterosexual and same-sex relationships.
Bryce and Rashida talk about reality TV and the microaggressions black cast members typically face.
In this episode Bryce and Rashida talk about boundaries, setting them, and sticking to them in friendships, romance, and the workplace.
Rashida and Bryce choose a light-hearted topic this week and talk about their favorite black TV shows and movies.
Bryce and Rashida talk about grieving lost friendships, having realistic expectations with your friends, and understanding their strengths and weaknesses.
On this podcast episode Bryce and Rashida discuss their childhood trauma as ugly ducklings and how it has shown up in their adult lives.
Rashida and Bryce are joined this week by "The Brodies" Podcast member, Kasceim to talk self-love and what they've done to improve and maintain it.
Bryce and Rashida discuss dating in a pandemic whether you're single or already coupled up.
Bryce and Rashida talk about being socially awkward, having social anxiety, and what was considered "cool" back in high school.
When you're a kid pointing out a bully is simple, but what does a bully look like when you're grown? Do you have friends, coworkers, or even family members in your life that are bullies? For episode 2 Bryce and Rashida discuss bullying as an adult and the many forms it can take.
In this intro episode Bryce and Rashida discuss being an ugly duckling and how it can affect you from childhood all the way to adulthood.