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No But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, We Might Just Leave America & Live AbroadWe're keeping it 100% real on our FINAL episode of season one! As things in U.S. continue to look bleak (from political tensions to gas prices and an all-out war on women's bodies) more Americans are considering leaving and living abroad than ever before — including host Christine! Could NBFR be going international? What ARE the top, Black girl-friendly destinations we've got our eye on? What's Ashley's #1 tip while traveling abroad? We got you!
Tap in for this can't-miss finale — and we'll chat with you all again for season 2 very soon!
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No But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Why Did Lori Harvey & Michael B. Jordan Really Break Up?!Power couple or PR couple? Hosts Ashley and Christine react to Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan's surprising recent breakup and why they called it quits after almost 2 years of dating. We know we know, it's their business... but now it's also OUR business! How could two of the hottest people on the planet NOT make this work? Who's taking the fall for this one?! Plus, one Hollywood couple IS doing is 100% right and we're so here for it -- tune in and join the gossip with us!
❗️SUBSCRIBE to NBRF podcast❗️ and STAY TUNED for our next epi...2022-06-2831 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Are All Male Podcasters Super Toxic?In the wake of YouTube personality & podcaster Kevin Samuels' sudden death, hosts Ashley & Christine dive into the public's reaction to the controversial figure and the influx of toxic, male-led podcast shows that have popped up in recent years.
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Follow @nobutforrealpodcast on Instagram for updates ✨ Don't forget to rate us with 5 STARS on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NBFR.2022-05-1116 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Social Media Has Been Making Us Feel A Type Of WayBetween Tik Tok and Instagram fighting for our attention every day to the FOMO it brings every time we pick up our phones, social media has been making us feel a type of way! Has it had the same effect on you? Join us as we dive into how we're navigating our lives & Black identity online, the ripple effects of too much scrolling IRL, and whether or not the Metaverse is worth any piece of your precious screen time.
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CONNE...2022-04-1319 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Our Relationship With Black Hair Is Complicated...No But For Real, Our Relationship With Black Hair Is Complicated...
We're calling all of our Black female listeners into the group chat right now, because this one's for you! Whether you grew up getting perms or struggling with the hot comb on Sunday mornings, or have tried "the big chop" or played it safe due to respectability politics — our relationship with hair has never been quite black and white. In this episode, we're discussing the journey to loving our Black hair, taking risks with it and how society is finally making legal strides to putting respect on...2022-03-3022 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Are We Still Doing This!?No But For Real, Are We Still Doing This!?
In life and relationships, we try to give second chances because at some point we will probably need one. But how do you decide when enough is enough! What factors play a part in your decision and are you willing to have the closure conversation once the relationship it's over? In this episode, we're discussing boundaries, closure, and lessons learned from past relationships!
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Follow Ashley Allen on IG...2022-03-1621 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Are We Doing Black History Month Justice?Happy Black History Month, NBFR family! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
After a brief holiday hiatus, the No But For Real Podcast is returning to your lineup with a NEW special episode all about the shortest but most important month of the year for us — February a.k.a Black History Month.
Everything from the modern day Black excellence on display during this year's Super Bowl LVI half time show to head-scratching views on critical race theory being taught in schools are on the table as hosts Christine Alexis and Ashley Allen dive into what BHM means to them — and whether or not we're real...2022-02-2328 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, 2022 Better Be Good To UsIt's that time of year! 2021 is winding down with Christmas rapidly approaching and on this episode, hosts Ashley & Christine dive into what they hope the new year will bring - both personally and professionally - before announcing a short hiatus for the holiday season.
It's also cuffing season 😍 Tap in for a little pop culture check-in with some of the cutest and most surprising couples we've seen blossom over the last few months!! (Looking at you, Pete & Kim).
PSA: No But For Real Podcast is going on a short break through the holidays. Wishing you a ha...2021-12-0820 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Is Practicing Celibacy Right For You? With Elayna FenelonWe're all very much aware that in our society today, "sex sells," and it got us wondering, is anyone still buying into the idea of celibacy anymore?
On this episode, host Christine Alexis goes one-on-one with special guest & dear friend of the podcast, Elayna Fenelon, to dive into the question of whether or not practicing celibacy might be right for you. Oh, and if you're still trying to figure out the difference between celibacy & abstinence, don't worry! We tackle that, too. Grab a glass of wine, some popcorn & tap in for this insightful heart-to-heart about celibacy, love, s...2021-11-2437 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Those Toxic Friendships Gotta Go!First thing’s first, let’s make one thing clear: most people don’t willingly seek out toxic friendships — and if you do, we might need another episode dedicated to helping you work that out, fam. 😬 But, somehow, we can all say we’ve found ourselves in a toxic dynamic at some point in our lives. A toxic friendship often feels exhausting, frustrating, and disappointing, or it may seem as if the entire dynamic is one-sided...
On this episode, hosts Ashley & Christine discuss the common types of toxic friends one might encounter, how to spot when a genuine frien...2021-11-1023 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Let's Catch Up On Life!No but for real, it's time for a check-in! On this episode, hosts Ashley and Christine press pause on the hustle & bustle of life to discuss what they've been up to lately, including recent major life changes (🚨NEW JOB ALERT🚨). The ladies also dive into their shared obsession with and anticipation for the final season of Insecure on HBO, highlighting the hurdles that creator Issa Rae had to overcome to authentically do this show for the culture.
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Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE & follow us on In...2021-10-2723 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, We Wish We Knew This In Our 20'sEarly 20's. Mid 20's. Late 20's. What a time to be alive! Before you know it, 30 hits and you become an older and *hopefully* wiser new person with some valuable lessons learned from that unforgettable decade. Everything's clearer in retrospect and on this episode, Ashley & Christine dive into the most important things they've learned and wish they knew in their 20's. And of course, it gets real AF!
After the episode. join us on Instagram at @nobutforrealpodcast & tell us a lesson learned or something you wish YOU knew in your 20's! 💬
Don't forget to hit SUB...2021-10-1436 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Let's Talk Dating (Pt. 1)It wouldn't be a juicy girls' podcast without an episode dedicated to love and dating, right? Yeah, let's get into it! Tap into this candid conversation between hosts Ashley -- 2-years married with a newborn son -- and Christine -- young, single, and navigating dating in LA -- as they spill the tea on their love lives and lessons learned.
This is part one of a mini series on this topic, so we want to hear from YOU! What specific topics do you want us to touch on?
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE & follow us...2021-09-3032 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, Stop Policing Women's BodiesIn this episode, Christine and Ashley discuss body image and the challenges they've faced as Black women during a time when it's become all too easy to police women's bodies. From Texas' incredibly strict abortion laws to impactful childhood memories, the NBFR crew gets to the heart of the issue and offer a nuanced perspective on how to stay true to yourself.
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Texas Abortion Law & What Happens Next (Source: NPR.org)
https://www.npr.org/2021/09/01/1033202132/texas-abortion-ban-what-happens-next
2021-09-1528 minNo But For Real The PodcastNo But For Real, We’re Doing This!A quick snippet of what to expect from the No But For Real Podcast, hosted by Ashley and Christine.2021-09-0807 min
The Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | Who Are You? E:13 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowOn this episode, hosts Candice Cruz, Elayna Fenelon, Ashley Allen and Christine Alexis break down the series finale episode 13 of Quantico. We share our thoughts on the entire series, our favorite moments of the final episode and said our hard goodbyes to the characters. Stay tuned till the end for the very last #LipsAndLeather special segment!
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The Quantico After Show:
What does is take to become one of the best and brightest special agents? In our QUANTICO AFTER SHOW we not only discuss the agents’ darkest secrets and...2018-08-0540 min
The Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | No Place Is Home E:10 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowThis week on the Quantico After Show, hosts Candice Cruz, Christine Alexis and Ashley Allen discuss “No Place Is Home”. New villain Connor Devlin is back with a vengeance, the relationship between Owen & Jocelyn gets complicated, and our hosts give you an exclusive look into Beautycon LA 2018 for their “Lips and Leather” special segment.
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The Quantico After Show:
What does is take to become one of the best and brightest special agents? In our QUANTICO AFTER SHOW we not only discuss the agents’ darkest secrets and reasons for enlisti...2018-07-1540 min
The Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | Fear Feargach E:9 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowOn this episode of the Quantico After Show, hosts Christine Alexis, Ashley Allen, and Elayna Fenelon discuss the growing romance between Alex and MacQuigg, tension between Owen and Jocelyn, and the introduction of a new villain who’s gunning for Alex Parrish.
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The Quantico After Show:
What does is take to become one of the best and brightest special agents? In our QUANTICO AFTER SHOW we not only discuss the agents’ darkest secrets and reasons for enlisting but also the implications if one of them truly is the m...2018-07-0845 minThe Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | Deep Cover E:8 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAfterBuzz Hosts Candice Cruz, Ashley Allen and Christine Alexis discuss Quantico Episode 8, “Deep Cover.” Alex and McQuigg both go undercover and put their lives in danger and Alex’s life changes forever after the end of this mission. Our favorite special segment “Lips and Leather” features swatches of all of the different lip colors on our hosts, showing the difference on each skin type. And… are things heating up in Priyanka’s real life!?
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The Quantico After Show:
What does is take to become one of the best and bright...2018-07-0136 minThe Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | Bullet Train E:7 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Quantico edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of ABC!'s Quantico. In this episode hosts Candice Cruz, Elayna Fenelon, Christine Alexis, and Ashley Allen discuss episode 7.
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ABOUT QUANTICO:
Quantico is an American television thriller series, created and produced by Joshua Safran with Mark Gordon, that premiered on ABC.
The series follows a group of young FBI recruits; each has a specific reason for joining. Flashbacks detail their previous lives, while the recruits battle their way through training at the academy in Quantico, Vir...2018-06-2438 minThe Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | The Blood Of Romeo E:5 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Quantico edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of ABC!'s Quantico. In this episode hosts Candice Cruz, Christine Alexis, and Ashley Allen discuss episode 5.
RSS Feed: http://afterbuzztv/aftershows/quantico-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/
ABOUT QUANTICO:
Quantico is an American television thriller series, created and produced by Joshua Safran with Mark Gordon, that premiered on ABC.
The series follows a group of young FBI recruits; each has a specific reason for joining. Flashbacks detail their previous lives, while the recruits battle their way through training at the academy in Quantico, Virginia. However, the...2018-06-0435 minThe Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | Spy Games E:4 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Quantico edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of ABC!'s Quantico. In this episode hosts Candice Cruz, Christine Alexis ,Elayna Fenelon, and Ashley Allen discuss episode 4.
RSS Feed: http://afterbuzztv/aftershows/quantico-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/
ABOUT QUANTICO:
Quantico is an American television thriller series, created and produced by Joshua Safran with Mark Gordon, that premiered on ABC.
The series follows a group of young FBI recruits; each has a specific reason for joining. Flashbacks detail their previous lives, while the recruits battle their way through training at the academy in Quantico, Vir...2018-05-2838 minThe Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | Hell’s Gate E:3 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Quantico edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of ABC!'s Quantico. In this episode hosts Candice Cruz, Christine Alexis ,Elayna Fenelon, and Ashley Allen discuss episode 3.
RSS Feed: http://afterbuzztv/aftershows/quantico-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/
ABOUT QUANTICO:
Quantico is an American television thriller series, created and produced by Joshua Safran with Mark Gordon, that premiered on ABC.
The series follows a group of young FBI recruits; each has a specific reason for joining. Flashbacks detail their previous lives, while the recruits battle their way through training at the academy in Quantico, Vir...2018-05-1141 minThe Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | Fear And Flesh E:2 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Quantico edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of ABC!'s Quantico. In this episode hosts Candice Cruz, Christine Alexis, Elayna Fenelon, and Ashley Allen discuss episode 2.
RSS Feed: http://afterbuzztv/aftershows/quantico-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/
ABOUT QUANTICO:
Quantico is an American television thriller series, created and produced by Joshua Safran with Mark Gordon, that premiered on ABC.
The series follows a group of young FBI recruits; each has a specific reason for joining. Flashbacks detail their previous lives, while the recruits battle their way through training at the academy in Quantico, Vir...2018-05-0441 minThe Quantico PodcastQuantico S:3 | The Conscience Cod E:1 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Quantico edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of ABC!'s Quantico. In this episode hosts Candice Cruz, Christine Alexis, Elayna Fenelon, and Ashley Allen discuss episode 1.
RSS Feed: http://afterbuzztv/aftershows/quantico-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/
ABOUT QUANTICO:
Quantico is an American television thriller series, created and produced by Joshua Safran with Mark Gordon, that premiered on ABC.
The series follows a group of young FBI recruits; each has a specific reason for joining. Flashbacks detail their previous lives, while the recruits battle their way through training at the academy in Quantico, Vir...2018-04-2740 min