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KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Visibility Always Comes With a Cost: Angel Reese, Misogynoir, and the WNBA’s Big MomentI’m not a sports girl (Though I’m definitely cosplaying one until OKC wins the NBA finals. OKLAHOMA STAND UP!). I am, however, a culture girl, and Angel Reese is at the center of a years-long cultural firestorm that reveals just how little has changed for Black women in the public eye.The latest incident? A hard foul from Caitlin Clark during a heated WNBA matchup. Both women brushed it off as a “basketball play.” But online, things unraveled fast — Reese was booed, dragged, and reportedly subjected to racial abuse. The WNBA is investigating, but for th...
2025-05-2332 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Can Hasan Piker Save the Democrats, or Is He Just a Hot Distraction?Hey y’all,Today I’m digging into the sudden mainstream interest in Hasan Piker—Twitch streamer, political commentator, and, apparently, the internet’s best hope for pulling young men back from the clutches of the far right.If that sounds dramatic, it’s because it is.Since the 2024 election, Democratic-aligned strategists and media have been scrambling to understand one thing: why did young men swing so hard toward Donald Trump? In 2020, Trump lost young men by 15 points. In 2024, he won them by 14. That’s a nearly 30-point seismic shift.Now, suddenly, Ha...
2025-05-1240 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜The 2025 Met Gala Was an Impressive Yet Utterly Unsatisfying SpectacleHey y’all,It’s been a few days since the first Monday in May, and you know what that means: it’s Met Gala time. The midnight blue carpet is rolled up, the press photos are in, and the takes (wipes brow) have been flying. So now that I’ve sat with it, watched the livestream, read the commentary, and revisited the standout looks, I have something to say.This year’s theme celebrated Black dandyism and was inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diaspo...
2025-05-0932 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Will We Still Want to Think Hard After AI Makes Everything Easy?Hey friends!The other day, one of y'all asked me a question that I'm finally ready to answer: Kim, don’t you feel like you’re cheating when you use ChatGPT? And you know what? I don’t. While it's a fair question that we should consider (Especially if you’re still in school! Don’t get caught up!), I’m not sure if that’s the most pressing question we’re currently facing in modern AI-enabled times. The question that keeps me up at night—is: what happens to our desire to think de...
2025-05-0528 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS đź’śWhy Donald Trump Won't Be Able to Bribe American Women Into Having More BabiesHey y'all,Recently, reports surfaced that Trump allies are tossing out ideas like a $5,000 baby bonus for new mothers, quotas for married applicants in prestigious programs like Fulbright, and even menstrual cycle tracking initiatives to "help" women conceive. (Because nothing says freedom like the government monitoring your uterus.)Let me be clear: there is no amount of one-time cash, no quota system, no empty appeals to "family values" that can paper over the deeper problems steering American women away from motherhood. And that's not just about vibes or personal preferences. It's...
2025-04-2640 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜The Girls Are Tired of Celebrity Feminists Playing In Our Faces!Happy Monday, y’all!Maybe we need to rethink popular use of the term “historic” because every time I see the much-maligned all-women Blue Origin space flight referred to as that, I want to scream. Thanks for reading Kimberly Nicole Foster's Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.Shouldn’t a “historic” event mean something to someone other than those who stand to profit from it?In this episode, I break down the widespread backlash to Katy Perry and friends’ space ride and why it marks a...
2025-04-2232 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Romance Has Become a Luxury in Today’s Toxic Dating CultureHey y’all!Love, real love, the hand-holding, eye-gazing, soul-edifying kind, has become a luxury good.Today’s podcast is my first crack at contending with that. After a wondrous spring weekend spent bopping around Dallas, basking in the glow of shared affection, I logged onto social media to see Black women arguing about the merits of spending almost a quarter of the median US worker’s annual income on a dating coach.Source: Shirley Vernae @ TikTokPersonally, I don’t see the problem, but I understand the anxiety. People...
2025-04-1725 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Reckoning With the Rise, Power, & Genius of Taylor SwiftHey y’all,I've spent years windmilling in comment sections defending Taylor Swift against what I’m dubbing "Taylor Derangement Syndrome" (TDS), the knee-jerk refusal to acknowledge Swift’s excellence as a songwriter, strategist, and marketer. To be clear: I'm not a Swift stan. In fact, I generally hate Swift stans, but there's something remarkable in Swift's trajectory that deserves serious cultural analysis beyond the simplistic "overrated white girl" dismissals.This is my attempt reckon with her legacy while working my way through Kevin Evers’ There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius o...
2025-04-1248 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Mark Zuckerberg’s Cowardice Built the Internet’s Worst EraHey y’all!We’ve been sold a romantic idea that becoming extremely rich gives you freedom—that with enough money, you can finally say “f*** you” to the systems that restrain the masses. But watching people like Mark Zuckerberg (estimated net worth $207B) move through the world, pleading their case in pursuit of the goodwill of wannabe authoritarians, tells a different story.These tech billionaires with so-called “f*** you money” are not bold. They are reactionary. They are obsequious. And they are laser-focused on protecting their empires, no matter who gets hurt in the process...
2025-04-1142 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜What If Most People Never *Really* Cared About Art? 🤔Hey y’all,In today’s podcast, I’m thinking through the cultural shift that’s happening right before our eyes: generative AI has crossed the Rubicon, and I don’t think most of us can fully imagine how dramatically it will shape how we make, consume, and value art. Clearly, I’m not anti-technology. I’m not even anti–ChatGPT (or Gemini or Perplexity). I’ve used large language models for years. What I am is suspicious. Suspicious of hype, suspicious of claims about democratization (that’s always been fake, but we’ll get to tha...
2025-04-0824 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜You Don't Really Know These People!Hey y’all!Today, I decided to revisit Lauren Michele Jackson’s sharp New Yorker piece “How Dare Celebrities Cheat?” and reflect on how cheating scandals activate something primal in us: projection, heartbreak, misplaced rage, and a sense of justice that’s way too invested in other people’s business.You know I looooove mess, but even I can acknowledge that we’re all a little too close to the celebrities we claim to love. In twenty years, we’ve gone from Team Jolie vs. Team Aniston to TikTok detectives stalking the Saltburn dude’s grandma...
2025-04-0224 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜March 31, 2025Hey y’all,Right now, I’m thinking about cycles and how the past keeps showing up in our present in new clothes and cheap wigs. I hopped on Instagram Live to talk about Trump’s authoritarian antics and the MAGA movement’s not-so-subtle revival of Confederate logic: surveillance, exclusion, and the gutting of public services. But I also explore the weight of knowing history, the danger of fetishizing facts without context, and why so many Black folks are quietly breathing a sigh of relief that Trump’s emphasis on immigration enforcement means the targeting isn’t aimed square...
2025-04-011h 01
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜How Instagram Turned All Women Into Full-Time Beauty HustlersHey y’all!Back in 2019, I made a video for For Harriet called Instagram is Bad for Black Women, and a few months later, Jia Tolentino published her essay The Age of Instagram Face in The New Yorker. Both of us were analyzing the same phenomenon—the way social media warps beauty standards and pushes women and girls toward a homogeneous, algorithmically-approved aesthetic.Fast forward to 2025, and while the exact face and body that dominated Instagram may have shifted, the underlying mechanics of digital beauty culture haven’t changed. In fact, we now have c...
2025-03-1851 min
Womanhood & International Relations192. Nicole Steward on Radical Self-Care for ChangemakersWhat is the health impact of the work we do in International Relations and Humanitarian Settings?In this interview with Nicole Steward, MSW and author of the new book Radical Self-Care, we delved into how shock doctrines, global conflicts, media narratives, and disaster relief efforts impact not only everyday people but also those on the frontlines—doctors, crisis responders, soldiers, diplomats, peacemakers, activists, journalists, and political leaders.We explored how racial, economic and social systems, along with work environments, thrive on people working in survival mode and how conditions like vicarious trauma, moral injury, burnout, co...
2025-03-051h 06
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Alex Clark and the Wellness to Alt-Right PipelineThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit kimberlynicolefoster.co💜 Today’s Podcast Highlights 💜Hey everyone! Here’s a recap of today’s paywall exclusive podcast. Let’s dive into the biggest takeaways:💜 From Wellness to the Alt-Right: The Radicalization PipelineHow did holistic health culture become a gateway to conspiracy theories and right-wing extremism? I explore the "Make America Healthy Again" movement and how influencers like Alex Clark are pulling young women into their ideological orbit.
2025-03-0202 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Elon Musk is Making Deadbeat Dads Great AgainHey y’all,Today’s topic is Elon Musk’s current paternity drama. The man is out here collecting children like they’re limited-edition Pokemon, and somehow (most) of the conservatives who preach “family values” have nothing to say about it. 🤷🏾‍♀️In case you missed it, Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old conservative influencer, recently revealed that she had Musk’s 13th child—THIRTEEN. (That we know of.) And because this is Elon Musk we’re talking about, the situation is messy. She says they were in a relationship; he flew her out, swept her off her feet—and then when...
2025-02-2621 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜My Fervent Crusade to ✨GET YOUR KIDS OFF THOSE DAMN PHONES✨ ContinuesHey y’all, I’m back once again to discuss FX’s Social Studies, a docuseries about the havoc social media platforms have wreaked on childhood.I just finished watching episode five (the last one), and my goodness—get your kids off these damn phones!The show had a surprisingly uplifting ending, but the core message was clear: to optimize your child’s happiness, no social media and no phones. If I had a baby today? Zero screens. Zip. Zilch. None. And I know I sound like a full-on auntie eve...
2025-02-2521 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS đź’śKKKarla is Kancelled: Thoughts on How Disgusting Tweets Destroyed a Historic Oscar RunHey y’all,The BAFTAs took place last night, and the Oscars are just around the corner. This awards season has been marked by a full-blown scandal that once again highlights the ruthless machinations of the Hollywood PR Machine and the superficial, self-serving politics of white women (cis and trans alike).What was supposed to be a groundbreaking moment for Karla SofĂa GascĂłn, the first openly trans actor nominated for an Academy Award, has turned into an utter disaster. Journalist Sarah Hagi resurfaced GascĂłn’s old tweets filled with racism, Islamop...
2025-02-1724 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Beyoncé *Finally* Won the ThingHey y’all,Well, well, well. It finally happened. Beyoncé won Album of the Year. After years of snubs, the Grammys finally handed her the big one for Cowboy Carter. And I can’t lie—I have thoughts.Let’s start with the obvious: this Grammy Moment™️ wasn’t just about this album. It’s about the decades of exceptional work, the years of “so close but not quite,” and the cultural weight of being Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. Cowboy Carter was undoubtedly a standout from 2024, but I still kinda hate that they crowned Beyoncé n...
2025-02-0617 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜F*** A CrossoverHey y’all,Today’s episode explores the ongoing debate about “crossover” success in the music industry. What does “crossover” success even mean in our incredibly fragmented media environment? Should Black artists prioritize mainstream appeal, or is cultivating a strong, loyal Black audience more important? I explain why artists like Victoria Monét and Coco Jones thrive exactly where they are, and why streaming numbers don’t tell the full story.Plus, I reflect on Flo’s latest performance and why Bruno Mars is the king of making hits that stick.Talk soon,Kim✨Links...
2025-01-3116 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Is the Left Prepared for the Next Phase of the Culture War?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit kimberlynicolefoster.co💜 Today’s Podcast Highlights 💜Hey everyone! Here’s a recap of today’s paywall exclusive podcast. Let’s dive into the biggest takeaways:💜 The "Cruel Kids" and the Rise of Young ConservativesI break down New York Magazine’s piece on the new wave of stylish, well-connected young conservatives embracing the MAGA movement. What does this cultural realignment mean, and how did we get here?
2025-01-3000 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Did Rihanna Procreate with a Dusty? + Teen Girl Exploitation on Social MediaHey y’all,I’ve avoided talking about this for a while, but now that the trial has started, we need to face the facts: Rihanna might have procreated with a dusty. Yes, ASAP Rocky is a multi-millionaire, but let’s be real—his track record is questionable at best. From his legal troubles to the misogynoir he’s casually thrown around, I’m asking the important question: How did one of the most powerful, influential women in the world end up here?This episode dives into ASAP’s past, the ways women overcompensate when they’re the br...
2025-01-3019 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Please Excuse Me While I Rant About Real Housewives of New YorkHey y’all,Today’s episode explores the simultaneously repulsive and compelling chaos of this season of Real Housewives of New York, Ashley and Tyler’s impending divorce, how millennials are redefining adulthood and why traditional life goals feel more elusive than ever. I also reflect on the unexpected ways counterculture has shifted and why what once seemed rebellious has now become the norm.Join me as I unpack it all.Talk soon,KimThis post was sponsored by The Black Girl Blueprint. Buy beautiful, inexpe...
2025-01-2821 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Old B*s Are WinningHey y’all,Today’s podcast is about how the tides are turning for women over 30 in pop music and beyond. It’s easier than ever for women to thrive as they age (despite the aesthetic pressures), and we’re seeing it everywhere: from pop stars like Tinashe, Victoria Monét, and Charli XCX breaking through in their 30s, to the glow of confidence and control many of us feel as we settle into ourselves.But as older women are claiming our space, I can’t help but think about how much more complicated...
2025-01-2318 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Outrage Isn’t A Strategy: Reflections on Trump’s Second InaugurationHey y’all,What a day. What a day. How do I feel? Meh. No dramatic despair or rage, just a firm commitment to focus on the fights that matter and preserve my MF peace.In today’s podcast, I unpack why I’m shifting my energy away from obsessing over every news cycle and toward investing in smaller-scale, meaningful actions. From discussing the derangement of Trump loyalists to examining the Democratic Party’s malpractice in engaging younger Black voters, there’s a lot to dissect about how we navigate this chaotic political era.
2025-01-2115 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Did "Wokeness" Create A Culture of Emotionally Dysregulated Vigilantes?First, please know that I NEVER use “wokeness” that way in serious conversations. That’s why it’s in scare quotes. Here, I’m talking about the caricature of progressive values right-wingers love to promulgate. Moving on…I’ve been thinking about how much socializing revolves around alcohol and the ethics of hosting events that include it. I barely drink because alcohol is gross and dangerous, but I know the girls love a cocktail. Should spaces for connection and fun always come with a drink in hand? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.Sp...
2025-01-1717 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Y'all Are Too Damn Old to Be in 20-Something BusinessHey y’all, it’s Kim, and I’m back (two days in a row raise the roof)! ✨ What’s inside:* Renaissance is Queen Bey’s masterwork, and I’m so glad she’s taking it on tour again (allegedly).* TikTok’s looming ban and its impact on creators and marginalized voices.* A plea for grown folks to stop meddling in Gen Z’s business.If you’re reading this outside my newsletter, head over to kimberlynicolefoster.co to get the full episode, my notes, and all the extras.Let’s get into it...
2025-01-1616 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Michelle Said "Get Somebody Else to Do It" + Knotless Braid Theory♫ Song of the Day ♫I knew Julia’s name before I watched her interview with Daniel Wall, but I’d never taken the time to go through the catalog of songs she’s written. She done some jams, include “Good Graces” which was one of my Pop & B faves of 2024!🎶Top Julia Michaels Songs🎶* Nick Jonas — Close Featuring Tove Lo* Selena Gomez — Good for You* Janelle Monae — Make Me Feel* Justin Bieber — Sorry* Sabrina Carpenter — Taste✨Links & Resources✨* Michelle Obama will not attend Trump's inauguration, h...
2025-01-1419 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜The California Fires, Class Warfare and the Wirkin DebateThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit kimberlynicolefoster.coHey y'all! It's me Kim, and I'm back with another Paywall-exclusive podcast. Today, I dive into a few things, from the intense watch party for The Substance to the strange wealth focus in Southern California fire coverage. I also talk about how so many middle-aged actresses in Hollywood are doing great work and the allure of luxury knockoffs like the Wirkin, and the shift toward solitude in modern life. Check out the timestamps below to skip around and find the segments you’re...
2025-01-1101 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜More of the Best Pop & B of 2024Also, can y’all please leave a comment and tell me what you’d want to hear my hot takes on? I have literally (not literally) 1000 things in my head right now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimberlynicolefoster.co/subscribe
2025-01-0733 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜The Best Pop & B of 2024, Part 1 (I Guess)Note: I already planned on recording a separate episode for the “main pop girls,” but now I will have to do another Pop & B episode because I cannot believe I forgot to mention Tinashe’s “Nasty.” 🤦🏾‍♀️Note 2: This morning, I was listening to 80s R&B and noticed that it was much softer than the newer music. Has music gotten louder? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimberlynicolefoster.co/subscribe
2025-01-0137 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜What If Blake Lively Is Just Weird, Not Evil?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit kimberlynicolefoster.coLook, the lady could very well have a horrible personality. That doesn't mean she was not victimized.Read The New York Times Article
2024-12-2703 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Negro School: The Black Christmas Canon (Part 2)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit kimberlynicolefoster.coA few corrections from last time: "What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?" was released in 1977, not 1973. I also need to acknowledge a significant omission: The O'Jays' "Christmas Ain't Christmas" from 1973. Shout out to the Philadelphia Sound, Leon Huff and Kenny Gamble.Without further ado, let’s get to 🎄songs.Sounds of Blackness's "Soul Holidays" (1992). Fronted by the iconic Ann Nesby, Sounds of Blackness signed to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis's record label (made possible by their success with...
2024-12-2303 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Negro School: The Black Christmas CanonA few months back, I mentioned the importance of preserving Black cultural memory and how I wanted to enroll my 12-year-old nieces in Negro School to make sure they know and appreciate the basics. I simply don’t think you can love Black people (which means you can’t love your Black self) if you don’t respect and value our cultural heritage. Thanks for reading Kimberly Nicole Foster's Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.I saw a few people say they wanted to sign up. Well...
2024-12-2140 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Men Cannot Be the Bad B*s + New Thoughts on Weed + Personal Updates00:00 Personal Updates 03:30 Harnessing My Jealousies07:25 Things I've Read Lately08:40 New Thoughts on Weed 14:45 Church Mess/Men Cannot Be the Bad B*****s!Paywall Subscribers Can Take 13% Off All Merch Until December 31 with Code THANKYOU1224👩🏾‍💻 Watch Next: Y'all Need to Get Off Them Phones (Re: Jackie & The Super 5 Drama) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimberlynicolefoster.co/subscribe
2024-12-1719 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜The Music Theory of Why "Good Luck, Babe" Hurts My EarsIn this episode of "The Learning Kurve," Kim dives into the music theory behind Chappell Roan's song "Good Luck Babe," comparing the concert and VMAs versions. She discusses why she prefers the live performance in C major over the recorded version in D major, highlighting how key choice affects the song's emotional storytelling. Kim also touches on the vocal strain in higher keys and why artists like Beyoncé and Chappell Roan choose different keys for live performances. If you're into music theory, vocal techniques, and insightful commentary, this episode is for you! This is a public e...
2024-09-1712 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Today, I learned that I don't really care about Beyoncé getting snubbed.In this episode of The Learning Kurve, I discuss why I’m not upset about Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter being snubbed by the Country Music Awards, despite the album making history and breaking boundaries. I explore how the album transcends genres and why fans’ sense of entitlement doesn’t match Beyoncé’s own attitude, highlighting the balance between righteous indignation and entitlement. Plus, I pay tribute to the late Frankie Beverly and share my thoughts on Shaboozey, The War and Treaty and reveal a guilty pleasure. Be sure to subscribe for more episodes of The Learning Kurve where I shar...
2024-09-1318 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS đź’śToday, I learned that being the first f**king sucks.This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit kimberlynicolefoster.coIn this episode of The Learning Kurve, I reflect on the lessons I learned from the 2010 documentary Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work. The film left me thinking about the cost of trailblazing, the pressures women in entertainment face, and how ambition can both drive us and consume us.Joan Rivers broke barriers in a male-dominated comedy world, but her journey was plagued by insecurities, (what I'd call) desperation, and isolation. Her relentless ambition reminded me of Wendy Williams' career...
2024-09-1102 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS 💜Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter | First ListenHi friends!I’ve been so deep in my political catastrophe bag at For Harriet that I’ve barely paid attention to my pop culture life. I dipped my toe back into the sea of pop music by listening to Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, Short n’ Sweet.In this video, I give my first impressions and reactions to Lil Bit’s 6th album. I'll break down the song's vibe, lyrics, and production while sharing my thoughts on how it fits into her evolving musical style. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Sabrina's music, joi...
2024-09-0558 min
POWER REPORT with dan from the internetBiden Drops Out, Kamala Rises, VP Race Begins (and Did AOC and the "Fraud Squad" Mess Up?)Did you miss us? We never left!Â
Moments after Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed vice president Kamala Harris, Bam and dan analyzed the politics, media, and look ahead of this historic and unprecedented move.
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2024-07-221h 01
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS đź’śI learned that I will never be able to understand how conservatives think.Mentioned:Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimberlynicolefoster.co/subscribe
2024-03-0624 min
KIMBERLY HAS THOUGHTS đź’śYesterday, I learned millennial women still need feminism real bad.If you have any resources on how to navigate partnership and money, please share them in the comments!Mentioned:I Will Teach You To Be Rich Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimberlynicolefoster.co/subscribe
2024-02-1017 min
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2023-12-181h 08
The Karen & Ellen Letters7. You Know WhoThe season finale.Season 2 begins on January 29.The Karen & Ellen Letters are found correspondenceNarrated and produced by: Josh HallmarkStarring: Sara Stapleton, Sara Kitcher, Jeff Powell, Matt Peelen, Chris Green, Vicki Russell, Megan Chaney-Walker, Eric Schmidt, Paul Csomo, and Zoe Marshall-RashidThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothandMusic by:Lee RosevereChris ZabriskieRoie ShpiglerGalactic RealmsIcarusDigital BattlefieldTideDroid BishopNight CrawlersRetro ChillwaveEverythingFeatured music: Maria TaylorPatreon producers: Adrienne Aiello, Amelia Hancock...
2023-12-141h 12The Karen & Ellen Letters6. A Sober DogIn 1989: Ellen has concerns, Karen & Rob are at their wit's end, and Mark mourns a loss.In 2012: Things get meta.The Karen & Ellen Letters are found correspondenceNarrated and produced by: Josh HallmarkStarring: Sara Stapleton, Sara Kitcher, Jeff Powell, and Matt PeelenThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothandMusic by:Lee RosevereNightcrawlersFifteenRetro ChillwaveTopaz WhiteEverythingPatreon producers: Adrienne Aiello, Amelia Hancock, Amy Basil, Annette L, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Dana Keith, Dr. Jill Cooper, Drew Vipond...
2023-10-2725 minThe Karen & Ellen Letters5. Dear JoshThe train goes off the tracks.The Karen & Ellen Letters are found correspondence.Narrated and produced by: Josh Hallmark.Starring: Sara Stapleton, Sara Kitcher, Jeff Powell, Matt Peelen, and Chris BraatenThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production: truecrimebullshit.com / bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothandMusic by:IdokayLee RosevereEverythingDigital BattlegroundGalactic RealmsRoi ShpiglerFeatured music: Maria TaylorPatreon producers: Adrienne Aiello, Amelia Hancock, Amy Basil, Annette L, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Dana Keith, Dr. Jill Cooper, Drew Vipond, Hallie Reed, Jessica Alihodzic, Jillian Natale, John O’Le...
2023-10-1224 minThe Karen & Ellen Letters4. It Could Have Happened to AnyoneIn 2012, the Josh struggles with the joy vs. the reality of the letters. In 1988, Karen honeymoons, Ellen prepares to move out, and Mark sends the girls what's left of their deposit. In 2017, people have questions about Ellen.The Karen & Ellen Letters are found correspondence. Narrated and produced by: Josh Hallmark. Starring: Sara Stapleton, Sara Kitcher, Jeff Powell, and Chris Braaten This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothand Music by: Lee Rosevere Topaz...
2023-09-2829 minThe Karen & Ellen Letters3. You Know What That MeansIn 2006, Josh begins to find evidence that three of the letter-writers actually exist.In 1988, the girls celebrate a milestone, Karen and Mark find themselves at an impasse, and Mark finds joy in an unlikely place.The Karen & Ellen Letters are found correspondence.Narrated and produced by: Josh Hallmark.Starring: Sara Stapleton, Sara Kitcher, Jeff Powell, and Benjamin Watkins.This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandMusic by:EverythingTopaz WhiteRetro ChillwaveDroid BishopChannel 13IcarusNeon...
2023-09-2129 minThe Karen & Ellen Letters2. Jurisdiction is IrreverentIn 2005, Josh begins trying to authenticate the letters. In 1987, Karen and Ellen struggle with math and jurisdiction; Ellen is upset by a commercial; and Karen tells Mark about her boyfriend. Mark begins to lose his cool. The Karen & Ellen Letters are found correspondence.Narrated and produced by: Josh Hallmark.Starring: Sara Stapleton, Sara Beth Kitcher, and Jeff Powell. This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothand Music by: Everything Junk City Rejects...
2023-09-1426 minThe Karen & Ellen Letters1. Dear MarkIn 2005, Josh is gifted a stack of strange letters. In 1987, Karen and Ellen move into their very first apartment and immediately begin terrorizing their landlord. And so we begin to unravel a decade-long mystery with a single question: Can these letters actually be real? The Karen & Ellen Letters are found correspondence. Narrated and produced by: Josh Hallmark. Starring: Sara Stapleton, Sara Beth Kitcher, and Jeff Powell. Music by: EverythingJunk City RejectsNeon CoastFifteenNeon Rider; andLee RosevereFeatured music by: Maria Taylor Patreon producers:Adrienne Aiello, Amelia Hancock, Amy Basil, Annette...
2023-09-0726 min
True Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0514 | Another LifeThe season finale.This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark.With additional research by: Jordan Taylor, Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, and Kim K.And research assistance by: Andrew French and Kaz.With special thanks to Jordan Taylor, Jessica Alihodzic, illian Natale, and Bridget LaMell.This is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandMusic by: William Hellfire, Yehezkel Rez, Whithe, Sergey Cheremisinov, Radical Face, Roniit, Raz Burg, and Yotam AgamFeatured music...
2023-04-2853 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0513 | Barking at a GhostIn a new dump of documents from Anchorage PD, the research team finds new interviews with Keyes, new evidence photos, and a whole host of other new info that answers questions and begs new ones; not just in the Koenig case, but many of the most compelling cases we've looked into over the past five years of the show. Next episode: April 27, 2023 / April 25 for Patreons at $4+ With additional research by: Jordan Taylor, Shana Wilensky, and Michelle Tooker. And research assistance by: Andrew French, Kaz, and Kim K. With special thanks to Jordan Taylor, Jessica...
2023-04-2042 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0512 | I'm Like A DogIn our investigation into the disappearance of Steven Earl Kraft Jr, we fill in some critical gaps in the Keyes timeline - which could have big implications. And then, we get some long-awaited documents. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark.Additional research by Jordan Taylor.Research assistance by Shana Wilensky. This episode features Shana WilenskyThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandPatreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amelia Hancock, Amy Basil, Annette, Benjamin...
2023-04-1440 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0511 | When I Find YouIsrael Keyes claims his philosophy on killing kids changed after the birth of his daughter. But what exactly does that mean? And what does it imply about his activities prior to 2002? This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Research assistance by Jordan TaylorThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandPatreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amelia Hancock, Amy Basil, Annette, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Dr. Jill Cooper, Drew Vipond, Elizabeth Weidner, Hallie Reed, Jillian Natale...
2023-03-2436 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0510 | The Line on the HorizonFor the first time in 4 years, we return to Bloomington, Indiana to discuss new information regarding the cases of Israel Keyes and Lauren Spierer.True Crime Bullsh** will return on March 23. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Research assistance by Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, Ben Lamb, and Jordan TaylorThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandPatreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amelia Hancock, Amy Basil, Annette, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Dr. Jill...
2023-03-0248 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0509 | Born in LossThe Currier files take us to Wisconsin and the greater Midwest, where two new cases have strong circumstantial evidence, a tip potentially places Keyes in the right place at the right time, and new information leads us back to Indiana. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark.Additional research by: Shana Wilensky, Andrew French, and Michelle Tooker.Research assistance by Ben Lamb and KazThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandPatreon producers...
2023-02-1744 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0508 | We Only Spoke and Never SungThe Debra Feldman files from Hackensack PD were just 18 pages; but it only took one to make a massive impact and prove several long-standing speculations.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark.Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana Wilensky, Kaz, and Michelle TookerThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandPatreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amy Basil, Annette, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Dana Keith, Dr. Jill Cooper, Drew Vipond, Hallie Reed, Jessica Alihodzic, Jillian Natale...
2023-02-0245 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0507 | A Joke, A HymnFour Washington state FOIA responses tell very different stories and provide new insights into old cases. And a fifth, long-awaited file drops a bomb in everyone's laps.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Kaz. Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, Andrew French, and Jordan TaylorThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandPatreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amy Basil, Annette, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Dana Keith...
2023-01-2045 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation0506 | Fog + SmokeWe analyze every missing person case from Washington and its surrounding states during Keyes pre-Alaska life. A small pool of just 27 compelling Keyes cases emerge; providing a refresh on previously discussed cases, dives into new ones, and a grim bottom line. This is just the jumping off point into the final fast-paced, dense, and surprising 9 episodes of the season.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark.Research assistance by Ben LambThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon...
2023-01-1246 min
QUESTION EVERYTHINGThe Kardashians Impact: Good or Bad? with Cultural Critic Kimberly Nicole FosterThe Kardashians are in the business of "getting us talking"— also known as the business of being famous. How have they impacted our society + culture? Has it been a net positive or net negative? And is that 'power' waning? Writer and cultural critic, Kimberly Nicole Foster joins the podcast to break it all down with me. We discuss many aspects— race, gender, greed, parenting, business, hair + makeup + fashion trends. We discuss: Why she believes the cultural power of the Kardashians is waning The impact the Kardashian's have had on the beauty industry Why she thinks Kim and...
2022-11-2446 min
On the NoseYeIn the last week and a half, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has appeared on Tucker Carlson’s show on Fox News, been photographed with far-right provocateur Candace Owens wearing a “White Lives Matter” shirt, and tweeted that he was going “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE” (which landed him in social media jail). Redacted footage from the Fox interview revealed that Ye made a number of antisemitic comments there too, referring to Hannukah as a vehicle for “financial engineering” and casting Black people as the real Jews, with non-Black Jews as imposters. In the wake of these comments...
2022-10-2035 min
Pod Save the PeopleChoose Your FightDeRay, Myles, De'Ara and Kaya  cover the underreported news of the week— including accountability for celebrities and online harassment, the predatory nature of the parent plus loan, single mothers forced to reveal sexual histories or forfeit welfare benefits and a case for leaving America to escape racism. News:Myles https://www.thedailybeast.com/nicki-minaj-fans-came-for-youtuber-kimberly-nicole-foster-so-shes-suing-themhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/4axq5b/can-you-sue-nicki-minaj-stans-for-harassmentDe’Ara https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2022/09/26/case-leaving-america-escape-racism/?request-id=ae2e66c2-489f-41ca-bda8-31ddb9ce5f48&pml=1Kaya https://www.nytimes.com/202...
2022-10-041h 05
Real Reality Realness with Breyen K. JaimesYou never can Win when you’re DIRTY, Honey!In this episode, I’m getting to the Real Reality of fandom. Nicki Minaj has seemingly launched an internet wide Barb attack on Garcelle Beauvais from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and possibly doxed youtuber Kimberly Nicole Foster. As well as discussing a couple of interesting situations that have occurred in my personal life recently that directly correlate to my doing this show! Lock in while I clock cause this is going to be a hell of an episode. Kimberly Nicole Foster’s video: https://youtu.be/-2PO3Ml2rVU Leave me a voicemail and share your thoughts on this...
2022-09-131h 23
Ivory Tower Boiler Room(Actor's Corner) Triston Pullen Pulls Back the Curtain on Being a Freelance DirectorWatch the full unedited interview with Triston Pullen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68518405
Andrew first met Triston, a few years ago, when they both met celebrating Whitman's 200th birthday, and now they both are board members for the Walt Whitman Initiative. But, this is the first time that Andrew got to learn all about Triston's career as a freelance director and his immense theater education knowledge. Because Andrew was teaching a Broadway Musical course for Stony Brook University, a few of his students actually got to sit in on the recording.Â
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2022-07-0142 minTrue Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes InvestigationThe NAMUS-44: Ashley Nicole SummersA NAMUS-44 case out of Ohio is plagued by Runaway Syndrome, misinformation, and media frenzy.This is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandThis is the second episode of an eight episode miniseries, written and researched by TCB researchers Shana Wilensky and Michelle Tooker. This series will run in-between seasons of True Crime Bullshit, and will focus on missing persons cases included in the NAMUS-44. Season 6 of True Crime Bullshit: The Story of Israel Keyes will return in early Autumn.
2022-05-1939 min
Inner Hoe UprisingBalls in your P*ssyThis episode we’re talking about kinky sexigenarians, the black manosphere and divest movement, the dildo that allows for testicle penetration, we’re gonna have a partner reveal party, and tik tok womb land shenanigans and much more.
RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES
My Brush With The Black Manosphere: https://www.elle.com/life-love/a38819237/black-manosphere-online-dating/
More on the Manosphere & Divest Movement: https://for-colored-nerds.simplecast.com/episodes/the-divine-feminine-the-high-value-man-and-you-feat-kimberly-nicole-fosterÂ
The seventysomethings hitting their kinky, blissed-out peak: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/mar/09/were-having-way-better-sex-than-our-kids-the-joy-of-lovemaking-in-your-70s
The Joys (and Challenges) of Sex After 70:Â https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/magazine/sex-old-age.html?r...
2022-03-1654 min
For Colored NerdsThe Divine Feminine, The High Value Man and You feat. Kimberly Nicole FosterIf you’ve been on the internet AT ALL you've probably heard the terms: high value man, divine feminine, alpha male, femininity coaching or any combination of those words. If you haven’t… then get ready. Today’s episode will be a deep dive into the relationship/lifestyle rhetoric that constantly has Black Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok in flames.
2022-02-151h 06
Raw Secks by Tommy VKimberly Nicole Foster Gives Black Men The Greenlight to Generalize Black Women Without DeflectionsThank God
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2021-09-2237 min
Key ChangeDreaming of Opera...Key Change is back for Season 3! Hold on… Some things have changed around here; some things have changed everywhere. What happens when a global pandemic upends your well-crafted plans? How does art respond within the confines of social distancing? Where's Brandon?! Don't worry, all will be revealed. To better understand where Opera for All Voices (OFAV) is headed this year, it's helpful to reflect on where it's been, to acknowledge achievements, and hear from the people whose talents shaped the initiative's history. For a trip like that, we'll need a time machine. Luckily, An...
2021-02-0325 min
Tea with Queen and J.#259 For HarrietQueen & J. are two womanist race nerds talking liberation, politics, and pop-culture over tea. Drink up!
On this episode… It’s a womanist race nerd Black feminist content creator mash up as we interview Kimberly Nicole Foster, creator of For Harriet. We also catch up and talk about what it means to safely adapt to a world with coronavirus.
This week’s hotlist - We’re back from July Break! We chat about self care, plants, adapting to life during da Rona as NYC reopens, Black Feminism vs. Womanism, being critiqued in public, online harassment, religion, coming of age in pop-cult...
2020-08-052h 12