In its 100th episode, Cher and James look back on where they started, and how they found their way into Gimlet Media, where the final episode was recorded.Things we mentioned during today's episode:Gimlet MediaOpen Ended First EpisodeToday'

#99: Hotep Corner: Vol. 3

Aug 23rd, 2017 21m 9s

In our penultimate episode, Cher and James do one last Hotep Corner, because they stay trying to teach these devils!Things we mentioned during today's episode:Tina Fey instructions how to cope with TrumpThe real history behind the Confederat

#98: Moonlit Mediocrity

Aug 16th, 2017 38m 30s

This week, Cher and James discuss the short film by Alan Yang for Jay Z's track, "Moonlight" from his latest album, 4:44. In Open Call, Cher gives love to an children breakfast food, and James give his first "Anti-Open Call". Also, BIG ANNOUNC

#97: "Prayers Up"

Jul 26th, 2017 33m 54s

This week, Cher and James discuss black narratives driven by white artists, including Calvin Harris and the latest show development from David Benioff and D. B. Weiss of Game of Thrones. In Open Call, Cher talks about her love of a new summerti

#96: What's good, Wendy's?

Jul 19th, 2017 31m 55s

Cher and James talk about cultural appropriation at music festivals while Cher is at the annual Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. In Open Call, Cher tried a new menu item at Taco Bell, and James talks about his new podcast with Gimlet.Thing

#95: A Whole Mess of Problematic

Jul 12th, 2017 38m 33s

Cher and James discuss problematic hip hop, in light of recent releases from 21 Savage and Jay-Z. In Open Call, Cher makes a redaction from a previous Open Call, and James talks up an upgrade to a childhood snack.Things we mentioned during tod

#94: Hotep Corner: Vol. 2

Jul 5th, 2017 15m 44s

Cher and James are opening up your Third Eye in their latest Hotep Corner. In Open Call, the theme is "digital comfort foods", with Cher giving some love for ABC's Ugly Betty, and James gets lost in the Matrix with the latest iOS beta update.T

#93: Hey Siri, what are your thoughts on Colonialism?

Jun 28th, 2017 33m 13s

Cher and James feel like someone is watching them... it's their technology! In Open Call, Cher talks about a new Netflix show, and James talks about healthcare, but not the way you might think.Things we mentioned during today's episode:Comput

#92: 'A Lot of White Men Talking At Me'

Jun 21st, 2017 34m 52s

Cher talks to James about her recent podcast listening, and they both dissect the "comfort" of the white male voice, and how a new podcast woke Cher up from her pod nap. In Open Call, Cher talks about a recent live show, and James shows some lo

#91: 'Wanna Just Kick It?'

Jun 14th, 2017 31m 48s

Cher and James talk about making new friends as adults, and well, it's kinda hard. In Open Call, Cher rediscovered a favorite rom-com, and got a surprise in the mail, while James talks about a radio event he attended in Brooklyn.Things we ment

#90: Thick Thighs Save Lives

Jun 3rd, 2017 30m 1s

Cher and James visit the beach, in two separate cities. These are their stories. In Open Call, Cher gets active, and James sends love to a long-time supporter of Open Ended.Things we mentioned during today's episode:Coney Island, the BEST!Ja

#89: 'Pink Line Dimepiece'

May 24th, 2017 25m 22s

Cher tells James about an unrequited love she never met on the subway. In Open Call, Cher revisits an old Showtime TV show and James discovers a young rap talent from Philly.Things we mentioned during today's episode:Lyons, IL - the town next

#88: The Fauxbulous Life

May 17th, 2017 42m 24s

Cher and James discuss the #BowWowChallenge, it's inception, and how catering to your "audience" online isn't always the best way to live your life. In Open Call, Cher talks about a deep cut from the black culture, and James found a new hobby w

#87: Ideals vs Truths

May 11th, 2017 44m 39s

Cher and James discuss the generation gap between Lil Yachty and Joe Budden, and how they relate to youths. In Open Call, Cher shows her love for a British comedy, and James shares his joy on the return of his favorite podcast.Things we mentio

#86: Cha-Cha Slide the Party Line

May 3rd, 2017 25m 13s

Cher just got back from the Third Coast Audio Residency and has some stories to tell y’all. (eyes emoji) Plus! An Open Call about a radical artist making white folks uncomfortable (fantastic!), black woman sisterhood, and footwear made of cork.

#85: F*ck Fatphobia

Mar 29th, 2017 37m 15s

Seriously, y'all.

#84: "Whiteness Woke Shield"

Mar 8th, 2017 43m 48s

This week, Cher and James take a deep dive into storytelling, its origins, and how the act "sharing your narrative" in mixed spaces has shifted the film Get Out, and the Best Picture Oscar win of Moonlight.Review us on iTunes and Google Play,

#83: Fifty Shades Blacker

Feb 24th, 2017 17m 2s

We take off our nipple clamps for a new segment, "Voicemails by Theresa," and Cher came to New York to watch milktoast sex on screen.Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast!This has been a production of Postloudness,

#82: 'The Hotep Corner: Vol 01'

Feb 7th, 2017 4m 56s

Cher has theories.Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast!This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postl

#81: 'Resisting Together'

Jan 25th, 2017 37m 11s

James is finding ways to cope, Cher wants more intersectionality in her womanhood, and they both deconstruct the idea of the "white savior."Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast!This has been a production of Postlo

#80: 'It's Like I'm God'

Jan 19th, 2017 41m 35s

James is settling into Brooklyn living, Cher camped out in dangerous temperatures for Obama, and they both are in their feels because they are now officially long distance besties.Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overca

#79: 'Dabstorians,' with Theresa Stewart and C'ne Rohlsen-Green

Jan 4th, 2017 49m 36s

Designers Theresa Stewart and C'ne Rohlsen-Green join the crew for their year-in-review (recorded at the beginning of December 2016), and celebrating James and C'ne's last show in Chicago before moving to New York City.Lil' programming note: w

#78: 'Intergalactic White Flight', with Derrick Tarrance of WakingOni

Dec 14th, 2016 41m 20s

Derrick Tarrance of WakingOni joins the crew for their annual tech wish list, and James shares a mini-audio documentary he made on his sister's college graduation.Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast!This has been

#77: My First Pair of Timbs

Dec 7th, 2016 34m 54s

James finally found a place in New York, Cher calms down his anxiety, and they both discuss the black excellence that is Moonlight and Chewing Gum.Show NotesCher’s BitmojiJames is movingMTV’s The Stakes episode on Standing RockMoonlightCh