We Gon’ Talk: Recent Episodes
Tania Marks
Host Tania shares what’s on on her mind as it pertains to pop culture, current events, and other random topics.
Hey y'all! We made it through another week while the world is still collapsing around us. I hope you're well. I'm sharing another unpopular opinion this week. Dating apps keep coming for me. I hear they're charging for prayer lessons now. My mom spoiled the surprise and won't admit it! I had Jollof rice and my mouth was on fire, but it was amazing! I wish a Karen would! I'm tired of racism.
Hey y'all! We made it through another week! I hope it was a good one for you. The world is still on fire, but I'm trying to remain optimistic. Y'all remember the Sounds of Blackness?! I'm tired of sitting down. Keep me away from ASMR videos! Can we leave Halle Bailey alone and stop projecting? We're making space for Jada's voice over here, like it or not. Do something you've never done with people who are different than you. This community is for lovers of all, so don't just talk about it, be about it!
Hey y'all! For the record, I really enjoy the Cheescake Factory! We are talking about HUMANITY in this episode. I know what the media within the dominant culture is exposing you to, but hear me out - hear my heart. Love y'all and take care of your nervous systems.
Hey y'all and welcome back! This episode almost didn't make it! I fell down the stairs and I'm lowkey mad. The American economy needs to thank Beyonce. Missing the message because the delivery was gross. School's back in session and sir really said eff your 2-3 minute introduction! Permission to decenter whiteness.
Hey y'all! On this week's episode, we're talking about my experience at the Beyonce concert (I know I'm late, but Dallas...). Me and my baby celebrated another trip around the sun! Don't go to Disneyland! I'm honestly over combing my hair...something drastic may take place. From Tania, the mom to Tania, who is also a mom. Our good sis, Eboni K. Williams has done it again!
Thank you for being my community.
XOXO.
Tania
Hey y'all! In the words of my internet niece, Shacarri, I'm not back, I'm better! I have missed our chats! After a long break, your homegirl is back and so much better! On this episode, I am addressing the elephant in the room (where I have been and what I have been up to). TRIGGER WARNING: Unpopular Opinion. Cut out the sugar y'all. YouTube has me in a choke hold even though the girlies have the same decor in their homes! lol Rich Auntie fragrances are my new hobby. WOMAN EVOLVE CONFERENCE 2023 WAS FIRE (and yes, I am yelling)! Let's Talk!
Hey Y'all! I'm feeling good this week, how about y'all? The wine has been sipped, and we are talking in this episode! Prayers up for Ralph Yarl's recovery. Is Marques Houston giving....predator? I am 3/3 picking black faculty and I love that for me! And we're talking about the Love is Blind reunion because some of the outcomes don't make sense. There will be no visual on YT because I recorded looking a hot damn mess and I am actually ashamed!
Hey y'all hey! Our community is growing, thank you! Classical piano versions of 90s R&B is perfect for studying. Nobody falsettos like Tank. My face does a lot more talking than my mouth does. Have y'all checked out the podcast visuals on YouTube (@savvy_tania)? If I ever thought about moving to Tennessee, I'm never moving there after last week's foolishness. L.I.B.4 - Jackie broke Marshall's heart. MAFS - Kirsten wants a man like her dad. Can we talk about this standard of masculinity we hold men to?
Hey y'all! Can you believe we're already in April? KeKe and baby Leodis bring me joy! I have a new book, y'all want to read it together? We're talking about season 4 of Love is Blind. Ambivalence is a MF. Real problems require real solutions.
Hey y'all! I missed y'all, but life was life-ing and it was either my sanity or a melt down on the mic. I chose me for the win! Did y'all watch the Queen's Court? Nivea has been doing her work! How have there been more mass shootings than there have been days in 2023 so far? Personal growth can be taxing, but I'm gonna do it...
Hey y'all! This week's episode is a brief check-in. Vulnerability is okay. We went to the tulip farm! Smacking makes food more appealing, I guess. Share your raw food spots in DFW, TX. Friendship breakups are the worst.
Hey y'all! Life has been life-ing me hard, but guided meditation is from God. Why was my son beating up that bowl like that?! STORY TIME - come with me as I reflect on the one and only time I have ever taken a shot - a mix of brown and clear liquor. Noooooooooooo, Camille and Ian have decided to part ways (again)! I'm heavily invested in the storylines on Amazon Prime's Harlem. My peers/colleagues really hold me down.
Here's the link to the FREE guided meditations: https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/marc/free-guided-meditations
Hey Y'all! I missed y'all last week. Lesson learned, don't use new software until you know how it works. HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH (I know it's late)! How have you honored the culture? Nikole Hannah-Jones is a friend in my head. Y'all really overanalyzed Rihanna's Vogue spread. Harlem is my new fave! RHOP - the reunion was underwhelming. I stay crying.
Hey y'all! Let’s just get the elephant out of the room…if Beyonce only wanted the wealthy to attend the upcoming tour, that’s all she had to say! The Grammys had me out of breath from dancing in my living room! Unpopular opinion, the tribute was a little too long. Please don't judge me. Madonna is unrecognizable and I’m sad about it. We have story time. Domestic violence is not okay; there is help available.
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This week's episode is chopped and screwed! Y'all gon get these segments this week! My name is TUH-NEE-UH. Check in with me. I'm still watching TV and up this week is RHOP. Y'all ever cry while reading a book's description...maybe it's just me. Tyre Nichols - gone, but never forgotten. Burnout is real, pace yourself for longevity and sustainability.
Here's the link to the article with Dr. Thema Bryant: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/21/thema-bryant-how-to-balance-work-mental-health-friendships.html
For those interested, here's the info for the book I referred to in the episode: All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Hey y'all! This week we have company. My girl Demi joined me and exposed young T! Get you some friends that will take your secrets to the grave! Y'all be careful because stiletto heels are hell on gravel roads. Here's to Nelnet tanking and losing my info! We're talking MAFS.
In this week's episode, I hit you with them bars! Also, I have no business recording a podcast this late. Do y'all like that brown bread? Leave Lori alone. Perception is a [expletive]. Mom and grams cut up last weekend, per the usual.
On this week's episode, we're connecting on the topic of friendship. Have you recently assessed your relationships? It's time! Get you some friends who will tell you they don't like your hair and then speak life into you because genuineness and kindness are fruits of the spirit! LOL Also, get yourself a friend like Tabitha...she stays winning! And, keep a PLATONIC friend of the opposite sex for perspective.
Back from a long hiatus. I have been doing "the work." Things will look (sound) a little different and I love that for the podcast! Can I be authentically me? Did y'all find your 3 words in the 2023 wordsearches , or am I the only person still doing that? What does luxury mean to you?
Tania is back after a hard week off to check in. We know who didn't show up for Stacey Abrams, but did for Herschel Walker and we're looking at y'all crazy. Texas continues to Texas. No Wakanda Forever spoilers means y'all know how to keep a secret. Back in the classroom being deep with the kids. How do you talk to yourself because it shows. Colonizers were not heroes.
Tania is checking in after a long week, with terrible sound. Let's send some prayers up for Paul Pelosi. President of Shade. What have y'all been watching on TV? Kids have sex on their minds. Thank God for resilience.
Tania got deep fast on this episode. Headbands always get the job done. Do we know what we're wearing to see Black Panther? Let's see if this episode makes it to Apple Podcasts. Tailgating is not a picnic! Growth is a continuum. More on the sub life.
Tania’s playing catch up. Fill out your application for student debt relief. If Tia and Cory couldn’t make it, how can we have hope? There’s an uprising in Iran and Tania’s here for it. Did we forget about Puerto Rico? Somehow Herschel is still in the GA senate race. Tired of reading, but living the dream.
Tania has returned from Mexico and is ready for the next vacation. Zaya, the pretty girl. Problematic Pastor Kim. Sobbing at the movies. Is that what drunkenness feels like. Zatima, dumb name, great spinoff.
Tania is back this week after taking a self-care week last week. Pregnancy announcement! Bishop Whitehead is back in the news. Tyrese is a bitter divorcee. May the Queen RIP. Pedicures are supposed to make your feet better, right? There's a surprise guest in the closet, can you guess who?
Tania is being her authentically random self at a high level. Queen Elizabeth is gone. Uvalde is back in the news....unfortunately. Jackson, we have a problem. Forever POTUS/FLOTUS. TV was good this week. Have you ever gotten on your own nerves?
Tania had a stressful week. The episode is late...better late than never. Type 4 hair cannot wash and then go. Growing old is good, and much better than the alternative. Bank of A______ is practicing a new version of redlining. Colorism is not real, y'all made it up. Let your light shine, they'll adapt.
Tania is day drinking and being chatty. Yall's kids are bad. Please tell Joe 'nem to run the money. Nick Cannon should build a compound for his big @$$ family. Somebody please tell these corporations we're only doing the bare minimum.
Tania's block game is strong. P is for poking. Sex dreams. Ray J's money ain't on the Bishop. We are in the last and evil days. Celebrating Tevin Campbell. Give Hawaii a break; go to Tulum. Should have gone to ITT. Round-abouts. You win more bees with good communication. Get into all of this!
Tania is tired of her menstrual cycle from hell, but she's still walking around in her sports bra. Some of your children are so adorable going back to school. Donald Trump's fans are loyal, in an alarming way. No justice for Emmett. May Ahmaud Arbery's killers have the days they deserve...in state prison. Please just sign your traffic citations. Forever Dolly Parton. Ready for Act II. Serena's the G.O.A.T.
Tania formally introduces herself. She discusses some hot topics and asks that the BeyHive respects her opinion on the new album. She has a real proposition for Torence Hatch a.k.a. Boosie Badazz. Also, FREE BRITTNEY GRINER and JUSTICE FOR BREONNA. Tania promises to figure out transitions, edits, and sound...some day soon. Good day and remember to drop it like a thotty!