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The Ugly Ducklings PodcastThe Burden of External ValidationIn this episode Rashida and Bryce discuss the burden of always having to prove yourself to others and why it’s unhealthy.
2025-11-0333 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastIs 2000's Music A Golden Era for Hip Hop?Rashida and Bryce talk dive more into the 2000's and discuss fashion & music throughout the decade.
2025-08-2750 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastBack in the DayRashida and Bryce reminisce about the stone age, that we know as the 2000's.
2025-08-1347 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastDiving into Reddit ThreadsRashida and Bryce dive into the famous AITA thread on Reddit
2025-07-3043 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastCancel CultureRashida and Bryce talk about cancel culture and if there are instances where someone deserves grace and forgiveneness.
2025-07-2345 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastMissing: Black Women in HollywoodIn this episode Rashida and Bryce talk about the erasure of Black women in TV & film.
2025-07-0937 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastMy High School ReunionIn this episode Rashida and Bryce discuss going back to their high schools for their 20-year class reunions.
2025-07-0228 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastBonus Episode: Renouncing/Denouncing and Black Greek Letter OrganizationsP. Ryan joins Bryce and Rashida in this bonus episode to discuss BGLOs and members denouncing publicly on social media platforms.
2024-10-3051 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastGoodbyeIn the season 4 finale episode Bryce and Rashida talk about goodbyes they've had to work through this year.
2024-10-0945 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSober SexP. Ryan joins Bryce and Rashida to discuss sex and ways to improve intimacy with your partner.
2024-10-0244 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLost in Reddit ThreadsRashida and Bryce get lost in some Reddit threads and review some AITA posts.
2024-09-1855 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastShare the LoadBryce and Rashida talk about their biggest pet peeves when going on group trips.
2024-09-1148 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastHigh Value & Low FunctioningRashida and Bryce discuss Cam Newton and Cheyenne Bryant's conversation on high value/low value versus high functioning/low functioning.
2024-09-0442 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLove is Blind UKRashida and Bryce discuss episodes 1-9 from the latest Love is Blind season.
2024-08-281h 00The Ugly Ducklings PodcastOur Latest TV ObsessionsRashida and Bryce Lennon dish out their thoughts on the shows that have been keeping them glued to their screens lately.
2024-08-2134 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastWhen Your Values Don't AlignBryce and Rashida discuss what to do when you realize your values no longer align with those closest to you.
2024-08-1446 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastPick Me PleaseBryce and Rashida talk about pick-mes and how they show up in friendships and relationships.
2024-08-0744 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastIt's So Hard to Say GoodbyeBryce and Rashida talk about getting out off the rollercoaster of a toxic relationship and not allowing an ex to come back into your life.
2024-07-3141 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastPassport Bros and Their DelusionBryce and Rashida talk about passport bros and the controvery behind their ideaologies.
2024-07-1741 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastHow to Date YourselfBryce and Rashida talk about finding self-love through taking yourself on dates.
2024-07-1035 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastAre There Boundaries in Your Relationship?Bryce and Rashida discuss autonomy versus enmeshment in relationships.
2024-06-1942 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSeason 2 Review of Summer House Martha's VineyardP. Ryan joins Rashida and Bryce this week to recap season 2 of Bravo's Summer House Martha's Vineyard.
2024-06-1240 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastHard Truths About FriendshipBryce and Rashida talk about friendship as it relates to the latest Tiktok storytelling trend.
2024-06-0537 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLovers or Friends?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.
2024-05-2954 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLet Them TheoryRashida & Bryce discuss the Let Them Theory and how they try to apply it in their everyday lives.
2024-05-2236 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastStay In Your LaneBryce and Rashida discuss managing friendships when their friends are in a toxic relationship or a relationship that lacks balance.
2024-05-1547 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSober ThoughtsBryce and Rashida discuss being sober and embarassing drunk moments.
2024-05-0852 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLife Lessons from The Black Doula (@sabiawade)Rashida and Bryce Lennon chat with Bryce's friend and high school classmate, Sabia Wade. Sabia is an an Author, Doula, and Spiritual Care Practitioner. 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.
2024-04-1748 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastActing & Following Your Dreams (@rprentissiii)Rashida and Bryce Lennon chat with actor, Ruffin Prentiss III (@rprentissiii), on his journey into acting and voice acting.
2024-03-2731 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastThe Social Working Filmmaker (@__robbiefilms)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.
2024-03-2046 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLife Updates & Love is Blind Finale RecapRashida 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.
2024-03-131h 05The Ugly Ducklings PodcastAI and Fighting BulliesIn the season 3 finale Bryce and Rashida discuss GenAI and dealing with bullies internally & externally.
2023-08-161h 00The Ugly Ducklings PodcastSeason 1 Recap on Summerhouse Martha's VineyardP. Ryan joins Bryce and Rashida to discuss our new favorite Black reality TV show, Summerhouse Martha's Vineyard.
2023-08-0950 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastIt's the Summer of Renaissance (@tburpz)Rashida & Bryce Lennon chat with Tim, loyal member of the Beehive, about Beyoncé and the Renaissance World Tour.
2023-08-0235 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastParents & Their MortalityRashida and Bryce discuss how they're handling aging parents.
2023-07-2634 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastPolicing Your PartnerBryce and Rashida talk about Keke Palmer, her boyfriend Darius Jackson, and his ignorant comments related to his partner's fashion choices.
2023-07-1942 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastIncreasing Your Salary (@msdanny12)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.
2023-07-0530 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastAn Ugly Duckling Decades RemovedBryce and Rashida bring it back to their podcast roots to discuss ugly duckling trauma from years past.
2023-06-2848 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLets Talk PRIDE (@ladycelestina)Bryce and Rashida chat with Lady Celestina about their life as an Asian American, Drag Queen, and LGBTQ+ advocate.
2023-06-1449 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSummer House Martha's VineyardBryce and Rashida discuss Bravo's new reality show, Summer House Martha's Vineyard.
2023-06-0755 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSurivior 43 Recap with James (@j2dajones)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.
2023-05-2443 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastWhat Happened to You?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.
2023-05-1745 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastServing Your Local Community (@vince_aceq)Rashida and Bryce chat with friend, Vince, on community service and how he has been able to stay active, while avoiding burnout.
2023-05-1044 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLove is Blind Season 4 RecapBryce and Rashida discuss the Season 4 Love is Blind Reunion
2023-05-0357 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastClimbing the Corporate Ladder (@robismywhitness)Bryce and Rashida chat with Rob on his journey in tech and how has he has climbed the ranks so quickly.
2023-04-2651 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastWhat's Your Favorite Scary Movie? (@people_scares)Rashida and Bryce talk with Bobby & Michael from People Under the Scares Podcast (@people_scares) about horror.
2023-04-191h 18
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastBlack Masculinity in Media (@marquisedavon)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.
2023-04-0557 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastWhat Are We?Rashida and Bryce tallk about defining relationships both romantic and platonic.
2023-03-2936 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastGo Where You're LovedRashida and Bryce return for season 3 of the Ugly Ducklings Podcast. They share life updates, discuss confronting bullies, and going where the love is.
2023-03-2242 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastBreydon (@breydonwhite) Talks Big Brother Canada Season 9Breydon, 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.
2022-10-0543 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastLittle Mermaid TurmoilBryce 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.
2022-09-2842 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastP-Valley Season 2 Recap (@kaptin_krunchtime)Rashida & Bryce have longtime friend, Derek, join them to discuss season 2 of P-Valley.
2022-09-2139 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastFood & CommunityRashida 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.
2022-08-3130 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastSex Talk with Jocelyn (@justjocelyntheentrepreneur)Bryce and Rashida chat with Bryce's longtime friend, Jocelyn (@allthingsjustjocelyn), on sex, body count, and everything in between.
2022-08-2455 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastHealing After a BreakupBryce and Rashida chat with Naj on healing after a breakup.
2022-08-171h 13
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastSummer Sayles (@thesummersayles) Talks Big Brother Canada 10Bryce Lennon and Rashida chat with Summer Sayles from Big Brother Canada Season 10
2022-08-1034 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastDo People Really Change?Rashida & Bryce discuss if people really do change throughout the course of their lives.
2022-08-0344 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastUnpacking TraumaRashida and Bryce talk about their own personal trauma, how they've discovered it, and how they deal with it in their everyday lives.
2022-07-2746 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastAlex Brizard (@awildbriz) aka "Nathan" Talks The Circle Season 4 on NetflixRashida 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, an online reality game on Twitter.
2022-07-0655 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastHaus of Spells Featuring Nasira (@hausofspells)Bryce and Rashida talk to Nasira, Howard alumna and energy healer, on meditation, health, and wellness.
2022-06-2951 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastAyanna Mackins Free (@ayannasuperhero) Talks The Challenge: All Stars 2Bryce Lennon and Rashida interview MTV reality TV star, Ayanna Free (née 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.
2022-06-221h 07
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastHappy Pride Month Featuring Preston (@pressssston)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.
2022-06-1544 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastIs Code Switching A Bad Thing? Featuring Eric Cole from the Hung Up Podcast (@hunguppod)Bryce Lennon and Rashida interview Eric Cole from the Hung Up Podcast on code switching in the black community.
2022-06-0944 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastRace Conversations in Interracial Relationships Featuring Sierra (@sierracartergordon)Bryce Lennon and Rashida chat with digital marketing expert and content creator, Sierra, on her interracial dating experiences in Philadelphia.
2022-05-2543 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastFinding Your Match! Advice from a Relationship & Dating Coach, Alison (@alignwithalison)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.
2022-05-1838 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastBody Positivity Featuring P. Ryan (@iampryan)Bryce Lennon & Rashida chat with budding psychologist and podcast host of Rosé + Thorns, P. Ryan, on body image.
2022-05-0430 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastPreferences Versus Prejudice in DatingBryce and Rashida discuss the fine line between preferences and prejudice in dating and relationships.
2022-04-2748 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastJadanny Big Brother, Other Online Reality Games, & Reality TV Featuring Brittanie (@itsbrittaniiee)Bryce and Rashida meet with Bryce's ORG castmate, Brittanie, to talk about their experiences on the Jadanny Big Brother Twitter game.
2022-04-2038 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastTraveling on A BudgetBryce 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
2022-04-1334 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSigns It's Time to Quit Your JobRashida and Bryce talk about their past experiences in Corporate America and what has caused them to leave an employer.
2022-04-0637 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastWTF Will?! - Oscars 2022Rashida and Bryce discuss Will Smith, Chris Rock, and the slap that could be heard around the world at the Oscars.
2022-03-3033 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastThe Ugly Ducklings Talk Marriage & Balance with Asha from The Pour Decisions Podcast (@thepourdecisions.podcast)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.
2022-03-2328 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastDMs and BaeRashida and Bryce discuss social media etiquette and how to interact with friends and fans online when you're in a relationship.
2022-03-1632 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastStill Ugly & Still HereBryce and Rashida are back to kickoff a new season! They talk about Euphoria, emotional intelligence, and what's to come for season 2!
2022-03-0930 min
The Ugly Ducklings PodcastInsecure Series Finale - It's A WrapBonus Episode: Rashida & Bryce come back to close out 2021 with a special episode to talk about the series finale of Insecure.
2021-12-3157 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastShowing Up in SocietyOn 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.
2021-08-2039 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastJust Don't Say The N-WordThis week Rashida and Bryce talk about words non-Black people shouldn't say and why it's offensive.
2021-08-1332 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastShould I Stay or Go?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.
2021-08-0657 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastDissolving African American Actors in HollywoodBryce and Rashida talk about Black English actors taking roles meant to depict life as a Black American.
2021-07-3038 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastWedding EtiquetteBryce and Rashida talk about the do's and don'ts as a wedding guest.
2021-07-0946 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastMaking New FriendsBryce and Rashida talk about making new friends as adults.
2021-07-0233 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastCorporate Thuggin' - Being Black in Corporate AmericaRashida and Bryce talk about working in Corporate America, the term Person of Color, and the microaggressions they have faced on the job.
2021-06-2545 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSh*t We Learned in Our 30sBryce and Rashida discuss all the things they've learned since turning 30.
2021-06-1839 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastGirl Code & Guy CodeBryce & Rashida talk about Guy Code and Girl Code and their opinions on the unwritten rules for both sexes.
2021-06-1236 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastBirds of A Feather...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.
2021-06-0436 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastDating Diaries: Married to a Narcissist Featuring Rashad (@chefrashad2.0)On the first installment of the "Dating Diaries" Rashida & Bryce Lennon chat with friend, Rashad, as he shares his experiences being married to a narcissist.
2021-05-2149 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastGender Roles in RelationshipsRashida and Bryce talk about gender roles between men and women and how they play out in heterosexual and same-sex relationships.
2021-05-1447 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastThe Ugly Duckling is "Black" on Reality TVBryce and Rashida talk about reality TV and the microaggressions black cast members typically face.
2021-05-0738 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastR&B is Not DeadRashida and Bryce talk R&B this week and name their favorite R&B albums.
2021-04-3037 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSetting BoundariesIn this episode Bryce and Rashida talk about boundaries, setting them, and sticking to them in friendships, romance, and the workplace.
2021-04-2332 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastBlack EntertainmentRashida and Bryce choose a light-hearted topic this week and talk about their favorite black TV shows and movies.
2021-04-1634 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastFriendship Break-UpsBryce and Rashida talk about grieving lost friendships, having realistic expectations with your friends, and understanding their strengths and weaknesses.
2021-04-0930 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastWrite it Out or Cry it OutOn this podcast episode Bryce and Rashida discuss their childhood trauma as ugly ducklings and how it has shown up in their adult lives.
2021-04-0241 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastImproving Self LoveRashida 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.
2021-03-2643 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastTravel Etiquette 101Bryce and Rashida discuss traveling with friends and the do's and dont's.
2021-03-1934 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastDating in 2021Bryce and Rashida discuss dating in a pandemic whether you're single or already coupled up.
2021-03-1230 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastSocially Awkward - It's Not That Bad, Right?Bryce and Rashida talk about being socially awkward, having social anxiety, and what was considered "cool" back in high school.
2021-03-0537 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastStruggling with Accountability - Was It Really Their Fault?Bryce and Rashida talk about holding yourself accountable and introspection.
2021-02-2633 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastHandling Adult BulliesWhen 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.
2021-02-1927 minThe Ugly Ducklings PodcastWhat is an Ugly Duckling?In this intro episode Bryce Lennon and Rashida discuss being an ugly duckling and how it can affect you from childhood all the way to adulthood.
2021-02-0530 min