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Unfriendly Black HottiesHotties Classic: Let Us T'Challa Atcha...hey so, have you heard about the pandemic? The pan dulce? The panna cotta?!! Well, the Hotties are living it too and are taking a much-needed break this week. In this re-broadcast, the Hotties celebrate Black History Month 2018. They share a quick higher ed update featuring faculty using their powers for good [1:20], and get intersectional in the astrology segment Know Thy Negress [5:10]. In Hey, Facts Tho, they share some disturbing truths about rats and helpful tips for making everything you eat ~*extra*~ special [12:45]. And of course, CT & KW had thoughts on Black Panther [24:22]. They close the show in...2021-02-0354 minUnfriendly Black HottiesAggressively Middling, Oppressively LongSeason's greetings from your unfriendly neighborhood Hotties! This week, CT and KW kick things off with a little Holleration –– they're talking about Chani Nicholas's new astrology app, Chani, and the harsh realities of living in the subscription economy [1:42]. Then they dish about last week's main character, Hallie Myers-Shyer, and all the ways she has us f*cked up [16:03]. The Hotties pay homage to the 2003 holiday classic Love Actually [38:50], and wrap up with some culture for you to Get Involved with [1:07:07]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, and o...2020-12-231h 22Unfriendly Black HottiesWe're CrowningThis week, the Hotties start with a spoiler-filled discussion of The Crown, Season 4 [1:54]. Who do we want to step on us? Who needs a swift punch to the trachea? CT and KW dive deep into these and many other important questions in this hard-hitting segment. Next up, they discuss the real star of Thanksgiving: the sides [27:50]. How much dairy is too much dairy? Only time (and our butts) will tell. As always, the Hotties close with some culture for you to Get Involved with [45:13]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ry...2020-11-2554 minUnfriendly Black HottiesFlavor-Blasted HottiesThis week, the Hotties start with a conversation about National Coming Out Day and what it does (or doesn't) mean to them [2:18]. Next, they pay homage to the late, great Thirst Aid Kit –– discussing their favorite episodes and sharing a few thirst objects of their own [18:10]. Then, they wax nostalgic about the most popping snacks of the 90's and the ways in which they *personally* contributed to 90's snack culture [39:24]. And as always, CT and KW close the show with some culture for you to get involved with [1:02:12]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is co...2020-10-211h 09Unfriendly Black HottiesA Pretty Gay EpisodeThat’s right, the Hotties have decided to grace you with a special bonus episode! Instead of their signature cold takes, CT & KW are here with some *~hot *~ takes on recent events! (...don't get used to it.) They discuss Jessica Krug and academia’s relationship with blackness in Nonsense in Higher Ed—spoiler, they do not wish her well [2:06-16:43]. Next, it’s time to celebrate! In honor of Niecy Nash coming out & getting herself a whole wife, CT & KW challenge themselves to come up with some “straight” celebrity women who should perhaps consider marrying the Hotties [16:53-46:30]. The...2020-09-091h 06Unfriendly Black HottiesHimbos and Hot SauceThis week, the Hotties dive deep on their favorite himbos [1:35], essential "flavor agents" for the home cook [25:36], and one of the albums of the summer, Gaslighter [53:42]. As always, they have plenty of culture recommendations for you to get involved with [1:03:43]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, and other goodies at theblackhotties.com. Follow CT & KW on Twitter jointly @theblackhotties, and individually @c_gracet & @thatblasiangirl. Mentioned this week: Chinese Restaurant Syndrome is a myth!! Gaslighter by The Chicks, streaming on Spotify You Should See Me In...2020-09-021h 13Unfriendly Black HottiesBooty HunterYour Hotties have another barn burner of an episode for you this week! They return to roots for some Nonsense in Higher Ed to discuss one of the wilder cases of academic catfishing that has ever occurred [2:00-13:20]. Next, there are things to learn in a rousing round of Hey, Facts Tho [13:30-26:20]. Then, CT & KW dive into The Bounty Hunter (2010), using it to discuss copaganda, cash bail, and the best kind of movies to watch virtually [26:30-45:15]. Of course, they have some culture for you to get involved with — join them, won't you? This episode contains sw...2020-08-191h 03Unfriendly Black HottiesBrain WormsIt's 2020 and the Unfriendly Black Hotties are back in your ears! First up, a conversation about the Oscars [1:45]! Who got snubbed? Why do we care? What is the point of the Oscars anymore? Then, CT takes you on journey as she tries to work out exactly why Apple TV's The Morning Show has wormed its way into her brain [26:06], and KW attempts to coherently describe her feelings about the movie Cats [40:45]. They wrap up with a listener question about solo traveling [55:12]—join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing and the N word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Lit...2020-01-151h 08
Unfriendly Black HottiesProverbial Teat Happy Wednesday! This week, your hotties are dishing about Showtime’s exquisite Couples Therapy—yes, CT is in love with Orna [1:20]. Then, the THRILLING return of of Hey, Facts Tho, because your Hotties love knowledge [26:39]! They finish the show with a discussion of Netflix’s Unbelievable, a celebration of acting as an art form [34:58]. And of course, they have some culture for you to get involved with [47:32]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, and other goodies at theblackhotties.com. Follow CT & KW on Twitter jointly @theblackhotties, and individually @c_gracet & @th...2019-10-0956 min
Historical HottiesHistorical Hotties 2019 Year-End Listener's Choice Last Chance ExtravaganzaJoin us for the the Historical Hotties Podcast Year-End Listener's Choice Last Chance Extravaganza for 2019! We reveal the top 10 finalists, send them to some previous guest hosts for another round of conversation, including throwing in a curve ball with the addition of guest host WILDCARD picks! Dan Spencer joins us to determine WHICH HOTTIE IS CROWNED HONORARY CHAMPION?!?!?! Listen to find out! Show notes at historicallyhot.com/episodes/anniversary19 Spooky version of the Historical Hotties theme song made for us specifically by Jon Biegen from the podcast Stranger Still!2019-09-2657 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesJ.Lo, Step On My NeckLOOK OUT, YOUR HOTTIES ARE BACK! That's right, CT and KW are back with a fresh episode, featuring: Life Updates [1:43]! What has moving done to CT's brain? What is grad school like for KW? Then the Hotties have a spoiler filled chat about the greatest movie of our time, HUSTLERS [25:00]. J.Lo, fashion, scamming, and did we mention J.Lo? And of course, we have some culture for you to Get Involved with [49:00]. Join us, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, and other goodies at theblackhotties.com. Follow CT & KW on Twit...2019-09-2553 min
Historical HottiesHistorical Hotties Podcast Season 2 Year-End Listener's Choice Last Chance Extravaganza*newsreel sounds* *telegraph sounds* *klaxxon* ATTENTION LISTENERS: For the two year anniversary of the Historical Hotties podcast, we are giving you, the listeners, the ability to pluck one losing hottie from the past year and launch them into official winner's ring. Who are the biggest babes in history? Who should have won, but didn't? YOU DECIDE! GO VOTE NOW AT historicallyhot.com/episodes/anniversary2019-09-0411 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesCory and the Cop Happy April Fam, the Hotties are back! CT & KW start the episode with their take on the deeply messy college admissions scandal, plus a conversation about the lack of support minority faculty are getting at Yale, and what those faculty have decided to do about it [1:26]. Then, as the 2020 Democratic pool gets bigger and bigger, the Hotties thought it best to prepare you to Know Thy Candidate [24:19]. The Hotties also chat about Hulu's delightful Shrill and the absurd drama that ensued [36:53]. They also share a bonus therapy drag, and as always, they’ve got culture for you to Get Involved with...2019-04-031h 10
Unfriendly Black HottiesOh, THAT TesseractThe Hotties are back with a pop-culture-filled extravaganza! First, they drop some truth bombs that have stuck with them from therapists over the years [2:36]. Being a person is hard AF, but some sage advice (however brutal) from paid professionals often makes things a bit easier. Then, a conversation about Sex Education and Schitt's Creek, two shows that inhabit idyllic worlds that the Hotties adore [16:15]. Finally, CAPTAIN MARVEL [37:52]! KW is... a fan of Brie Larson's work, to put it mildly. CT enjoyed it, with a few reservations. And of course, they have some culture for you to get...2019-03-1355 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesDown in the DMsThe Hotties are BACK IN ACTION for 2019, and there is been so much to discuss already! First up, a quick round up of all the juiciest and silliest news from the start of the year – Bezos's Sexts, Battle of the Ellens, and more [3:15]. Nonsense in Higher Ed tackles some wild racism out of Duke [24:10], and later in the show, the Hotties share a recap of gay Instagram drama and a conversation about how and when to call out vs. call in [31:08]. As always, they close the show with some culture for you to get involved with [49:30]. Join them, won't yo...2019-02-0656 min
Historical HottiesHistorical Hotties at PodCon Live 2019!Historical Hotties Headquarters trekked all the way to Seattle to do a special episode live from the floor of PodCon. Special guest Clint McElroy, along with many wonderful podcasters, podcast fans, and convention goers weigh in on the broadcasting hotties that led us to PodCon! Show notes at historicallyhot.com/episodes/liveatpodcon2019-01-2344 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesHoliday Smut SpectacularMerry Slutmas one and all! This week, the Hotties holler about men writing sex (it's honestly so bad) and share some better examples from a few women writers [1:24]. Everyone's least favorite white woman Betsy DeVos is suggesting some terrible changes to Title IX, and KW has all the info you need [19:01]. Then, the Hotties take a moment to get gossipy and catch everyone up on some delicious Book drama [26:51]. After that, it's a spoiler-filled love fest for the BBC series Killing Eve, and the Hotties do not hold back [36:19]! Of course, they have some culture for you to get i...2018-12-051h 02
Unfriendly Black HottiesSnitchin' SarahsYour Hotties are here to provide you some A+ content while you travel, cook, or just lie down this Thanksgiving week! Let Me Holla at You has KW sharing a sermon that really spoke to her heart, as well as tips to keep white women from being snitchin’ Sarahs [1:13]. Next up, a spoiler filled discussion of Widows, the Steve McQueen-directed heist that manages to cram in a lot of plot and still be a damn good movie [11:21]! Finally, a listener has a tough question about how to spend to get out of spending the holidays with their partner’s raci...2018-11-2152 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesBlood StewYour Hotties welcome you to ~*~*SPOOKY SEASON*~*~ with an episode chock full of cool weather conversation. First, they must discuss the Pudding Taxonomy their trusted British Associate Rosie sent over, and holla about Cardi B's Turner Classic Movie collection, recently released on her Instagram [2:05]. Then, a special Know Thy Frenemy edition, with a bonus segment on Scorpio Season [14:04]. After that, a chat about the beloved classic Practical Magic, which is 20 years old this year [25:27]! Of course, they have culture for you to get involved with [33:47]; join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Rya...2018-10-3140 min
Unfriendly Black Hotties#DumpHimYour Hotties are back with some topical culture and higher ed news to liven up your Wednesday! First up, the Harvard admissions lawsuit [1:16]: CT & KW discuss how it came to be, the problems with the model minority myth, and why using race in admissions decisions is important. Then, A STAR IS BORN [17:12]! Why is this movie at least 10 times better than it has any right to be? Why did they do that (do that, do that, do that) to us? Of course, the Hotties have culture for you to Get Involved with [37:46]. Join them, won’t you? Th...2018-10-1749 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesSpace Twins & Pleasure ZonesHappy Mean Girls Day!!! Get ready to celebrate with your favorite Unfriendly Black Hotties. Look Back At It [1:26]: UBH recently had its third birthday! CT and KW spend time reflecting on the things they've discovered along the way. Hey Facts Tho [9:07]: Oyez oyez oyez! The Hotties have prepared a veritable feast of facts to dazzle and delight you. Be Comforted [29:05]: CT and KW chat about the pop culture treats that are keeping them going during this trying time in US history. And as always, the Hotties have culture aplenty to get involved with [44:54]. Join them, won't you?2018-10-0352 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesDon't Say TacoHappy Wednesday friends, new and old! Your Hotties have a jam-packed episode for you this week, including, but not limited to: Let Me Holla at You: Sierra Burgess is a Loser was, in fact, a loser. [1:26] What is the DEAL with Instagram? CT and KW walk you through engagement rates, influencer #sponcon and debate deleting their IGs in search of some $$$. [7:08] You asked, and your Hotties have answered! CT & KW take on your listener Qs and prove that best friends just really get one another. [29:02] And of course, the Hotties have culture for you to Get Involved wi...2018-09-1956 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesJupiter's BathtubYour Hotties are back to school, or at least, back in your feeds! This week: Avital Ronell & NYU [1:15], Hey Facts Tho [14:08], and a conversation about everyone's fave: To All the Boys I've Loved Before [27:45]. Of course, CT and KW end the show with culture and exciting news for you to get involved with [41:40]. Koin them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/. Find links and sources at theblackhotties.com. Follow CT & KW on Twitter jointly @theblackhotties, and individually @c_grac...2018-09-0549 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesVladimir PoutineThis week, on the Unfriendly Black Hotties -- Let Me Holla At You: White caller crime is everywhere in this country. CT and KW shout about the latest scandal, Brooklyn Becky. [1:18] Know Thy Enemy: Dive deep into the natal chart of Tr*mp's favorite Russian autocrat. Knowledge is power. [8:57] The Bold Type: Season two of the hit Freeform show is over, and your Hotties have opinions to share, especially about queer representation and ~*open relationships*~ [17:43] Point Break: The men. The surfing. The wind in their hair. The acid in their mouths. The Hotties share their reactions to the 1991 cu...2018-08-0851 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesPretty Gay for RussiaYour erstwhile Hotties have returned to drop some straight audio fire into your lives! KW brings some hot SUNY New Paltz gossip for CT in Nonsense In Higher Ed, and CT shares a gift of a song based on her hometown [1:18]. Hey Facts Tho, clues you in on what black folks and tree shrews have in common, the next robot you should fear, and more [8:02]! Since your Hotties are feeling zeitgeisty, they talk about Hannah Gadsby's Nanette and Cameron Esposito's Rape Jokes – what works, what doesn't, and what it means for comedy [22:36]. And of course, CT and KW have culture...2018-07-2552 min
Historical HottiesHistorical Hotties Bonus Content: The Man, The Myth, The Unit of MeasurementWhile Historical Hotties is on a brief summer hiatus, we bring to you the first realization of the Historical Hotties milieu: A vlog entitled "The Man, The Myth, The Unit of Measurement." Thrill as Lindsey records the first ever episode of a little bb Historical Hotties episode!2018-07-2502 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesEau de ShrimpWhile the weeks have felt shockingly long these days – Lemon, it’s Wednesday. Which means that the Hotties are back with another episode of fun and rants and assorted ephemera! First up, Let Me Holla at You: CT & KW holla about the terrible idea of y’alls lil president to combine the Labor and Education Departments and remind you Antoni is scam artist [1:17]. Then in KW’s Facts Corner™ we learn about eating brains to cure headaches and much, much more [12:15]. Finally, a deep dive into Netflix original content, starting with Set it Up and Step Sisters, two surpassingly delightful...2018-06-2757 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesWhat If We Had A Corn Party The Hotties are here with all the fresh content you could ever desire! It’s Pride month, so CT & KW have a discussion about what Pride means to them, as well as what Pride means to #Brands [1:37]. In Hey, Facts Though, CT terrorizes us about killer worms, KW admonishes us about our consumption of plastic, and we all are better for it [16:20]. A no (big) spoiler conversation about Ocean’s 8 and the incredible homosexuality within rounds out the conversation [33:09]. And of course, the Hotties have culture aplenty for ya [46:11]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains sweari...2018-06-1357 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesThis Sh*t Is Black On 100This week, on the Unfriendly Black Hotties: HRH Holleration [1:28]: Y’all. We gotta talk about that black AF wedding. Hellllla Higher Ed Nonsense [14:18]: Unions are everywhere, UT Knoxville is in turmoil, and a school with a *very unique* approach to diversity and inclusion. Hey Facts Tho [26:24]: We have two words for you – Buttock. Lifts. Childish Gambino and Janelle Monae [34:09]: Black art (and black genius) in conversation. Unscheduled and Persistent Construction Sounds: Sorry y’all, it’s a little annoying, but it was out of our control. We lovingly remind you that this sh*t is free. And as alway...2018-05-2355 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesLate-Blooming HoToday's episode from your Hotties is filled some with fine late spring humor, starting with "Let Me Holla At You" wherein CT & KW have a lot to say on both Kanye West and the White House Correspondents Dinner [1:44]. "Hey, Facts Tho" calms everyone down with some sweet facts about exploding ants and a bone humans are mysteriously missing [14:54]. Then a listener letter gives the Hotties a change to luxuriously opine on queerness, dating, and The Problem with Men™ [27:03]. And as per, the Hotties have some delightful culture to Get Involved with [53:29]. Join them, won't you? Things and Thots Our...2018-05-111h 00
Unfriendly Black HottiesStephen Colbert Is A Black ManYour friendly neighborhood Hotties are here to bring you the culture and news you crave yet again! In Nonsense in Higher Ed, KW gives us an update on the now iconic Tyrone the Scammer, and CT brings you a moment from #BeyChella and the Queen you may have missed [1:34]. KW gets to gross out CT in Hey, Facts though, and everyone learns about what a scam taxes are [9:56]. Then, the Hotties take a deep dive into fictionalized stories about trauma [25:18]— what draws us to them? What, if anything do we get out of them? And why is prestige TV so...2018-04-251h 00
Unfriendly Black HottiesPETTY & UNFRIENDLYThis week, the Hotties are bringing you a conversation with Brie and Cam from Petty Politics, a podcast about the latest in law & policy, pop culture, and social justice. Highlights from the episode: Higher Ed: A conversation about Tyrone, Howard, and the scam heard round the world [1:24]. Note that this episode was recorded before Tyrone filed his *GASP* lawsuit Know Thy Enemy: Supreme Court Edition! Featuring everyone's least favorite black justice, and a swing vote that doesn't like labels [13:13] The Political: A deep dive into the Court's disappointing ruling on excessive force [26:36] The Petty: WHO. BIT. BEY...2018-04-1147 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesClose to the BreastboneFirst up this week: KW needs to holla atcha for a few minutes about Stephen Hawking, and how NOT to talk about disabled folks [1:15]. Then, Know Thy Enemy: National Security Edition! The Hotties discuss national security advisors old and new, and speculate WILDLY about what to expect now that Bolton is in charge [4:45]. Hey Facts Tho is filled with animal facts galore, and raises the important question of whether Bambi and Free Willy ever hung out [13:15]. Then, CT and KW discuss school shootings in pop culture – what they have come to represent in our media diet, and what opportunities th...2018-03-2847 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesPads, Plugs, and ApplicatorsThis week, the Hotties dive into some Nonsense in Higher Ed featuring updates on faculty standing up for what is right, and grad students mental health [1:08]. Then there are facts galore, and only one argument from KW about how science works [8:34]. Rounding out the episode is a discussion on the reboot of Queer Eye [21:30]. What works? (Karamo's jackets.) What doesn't? (Antoni.) And of course, they have some culture for you to get involved with [40:22]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music...2018-03-1445 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesLet Us T'Challa Atcha For A MinuteThe Hotties are here to wrap up Black History month with their classic wit & charm. A quick higher ed update featuring faculty using their powers for good?? [1:20] Will wonders never cease! Know Thy Negress that will enlighten you to the true meaning of intersectionality [5:10]. Hey, Facts Tho has some disturbing truths about rats and helpful tips for making everything you eat ~*extra*~ special [12:45]. Of course, CT & KW have thoughts on De Blick Penta and are here to share with you moments they found moving, hygiene routines they want to know about, and accents they found baffling [24:22]. As always, there...2018-02-2854 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesFirm But Loving/Valentime's BaeHappy Valentiiiiiiimes! CT and KW are celebrating with abundant joy and foolishness, as is their custom. First up, they discuss the week in higher ed nonsense: some schools are still pretending that diversity is a meaningful value on their campuses, but other schools are finally taking campus sexual assault seriously [1:25]. In Hey Facts Tho, CT shares some new-and-wilder-than-ever animal facts, and KW has some reminders about shit you already know but could *always* stand to hear [15:42]. Then, in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, the Hotties are bringing you Know Thy Negro – an astrological exploration of giants in African-American history [21:20]. And of co...2018-02-1439 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesWhere Are You Going, DianeIt is Wednesday yet again, and CT & KW have some smooth jazz for your ears. In Nonsense in Higher Ed, KW unearths a scam for the ages. Lemme Holla at You returns to let y’all know about travel etiquette and how the Oscar’s are tricksy/false. The Hotties continue to stan for Grace & Frankie: the 4th season has not been discussed enough, and they are here to correct that. Last but never least, there are Facts about this wide, wonderful world to share. And, of course, they have culture to recommend for your involvement. Join them, won’t you?2018-01-3151 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesFreak-A-LeekIt’s the first full-length episode of the New Year, and the Hotties aren’t pulling any punches. They start the show with a discussion of the latest Male Disappointment, Aziz Ansari. They talk about the piece, male entitlement, and the ways the discourse is letting us all down [1:46]. Then, they pivot to another Hollywood bummer: the new Taraji P. Henson movie Proud Mary, and why Sony Pictures abandoned it [26:17]. Things are looking up in Hey Facts Tho – KW considers the wild ways of Catholicism, and CT shares some freak-deaky animal knowledge [37:10]. And of course, the Hotties have the usual...2018-01-171h 03
Unfriendly Black HottiesSanta ZaddyWelcome to the final episode of 2017– good riddance! The Hotties are here to wrap up your year in the most joyous ways they can! First up, BEYONCÉ WATCH 2017: CT & KW wildly speculate about what Bey is up to based on the tiny clues she leaves scattered on Instagram [1:19]. In Hey Facts Tho, KW tells us about a creature she thought was lost forever, and CT yells about space and giant penguins [8:52]. Next up, a close read of "Santa Baby," wherein the Hotties argue that perhaps the true meaning of feminism is requesting a duplex in your stocking [25:15]. Keeping to the...2017-12-2058 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesSaucy_Eggplant69It’s the Hotties' second to last show of 2017 and they are ready to end this year with a bang, not a whimper. There's a fun twist on "Know Thy Enemy" this week – spoiler: there are a *lot* of trash men in the world [1:28]. Hey Facts Tho is brimming with new knowledge, and CT & KW prove their ever-growing mind-meld by having the SAME fact for the first time [15:19]. And while 2017 has been roundly garbage, your Hotties want to remind of the good that happened this year by sharing some of their most favorite bits [29:53]. As always, they have culture and...2017-12-0657 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesWhoop It Til It Looks GoodThe Hotties are serving you a hot dish of pre-Thanksgiving culture for your butts, and it is LIT. First up, a new segment called “Let Me Holla at You For a Minute” wherein your Hotties shout about something in the world they just ain’t got time for [1:29]. Hey, Facts Tho includes joyful animal sounds and a quick seasonal reminder of how we have treated Native people in this country since we stole it from them, yikes [15:18]! Then, CT & KW get into a deep dive on some of their favorite Thanksgiving episodes of TV [33:20]. Was there only one Gilmore Girls...2017-11-221h 04
Unfriendly Black HottiesSerpent-in-ChiefHappy Wednesday to one and all! CT & KW are ready to drop some sizzling hot knowledge on your butts – watch out! Know Thy Enemy this week is a timely one: get ready to know our Sagittarius friends a bit better by way of two… very interesting folks [1:23]. In Hey Facts Tho, there is sea creature squealing, Christopher Columbus mocking, a brief misunderstanding re: the nature of facts, and all the usual fun [13:25]. Then, a DEEP dive into the glory and wonder of Netflix’s American Vandal [29:32], a spot on true crime satire that kept your Hotties giggling but also wonderi...2017-11-0845 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesJenga Tower of Anxiety and ConfusionThe Hotties are back to their regularly scheduled programming, coming at you with a fresh Know Thy Enemy where they take on Aries and revisit the Gemini [1:29]. Hey Facts Tho has been properly outfitted for the season with some spoooky facts about Halloween traditions, the things Americans fear, and a non-zero amount of dick jokes [14:31]. Then, they have a conversation about sexism and emotional labor in the academy (spoiler: it’s all around us!) [27:42]. And, as always, they have some grade-A culture for your involvement [38:35]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains swearing and the N word...2017-10-2547 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesUs Too.This week, the Hotties bring you a special broadcast about America’s sexual assault epidemic. They discuss the Harvey Weinstein scandal(s), The List, #WomenBoycottTwitter, and more. It’s a serious episode, fam. We hope you’ll listen. If you’re not feeling that vibe right now, no worries. There are still plenty of culture recommendations for you to get involved with [31:00], and the Hotties will be back with their regularly scheduled programming next Wednesday. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains swearing and the N word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work h...2017-10-1840 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesRebroadcast: In Hot Pursuit of the Drinking GourdAyyy fam we made it to Wednesday! This week, thanks to some SUPER not chill technical issues, we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes "In Hot Pursuit of The Drinking Gourd." It is a classic Hotties Black History episode, and we could all use a reminder of the glory of blackness. Get Involved and keep yer peepers on your feeds for a lil bonus hotties take this week! This episode contains swearing and the N word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/. Find links and sources at t...2017-10-111h 00
Unfriendly Black HottiesA Whirlwind of Textures, and Also ButtsYer Hotties are back again for another episode of laughs and learning in this dance-a-rie! The school year is officially upon us, bringing with it plenty of higher ed nonsense for CT & KW to discuss and drag [2:30]. Then, Know Thy Enemy takes on the first cusp of 45’s administration – the Hotties will help you figure out just how to read those confusing folks [19:15]. This week in Hey Facts Tho, KW adheres to a particular… theme and CT is here to confuse y’all about the globe [28:41]. In a spoilery special, they discuss Kingsman II: The Golden Circle, the sequel to their...2017-09-271h 01
Unfriendly Black HottiesPoopin' With St. PeterReady your butts’ friends, cause the Hotties have a blisteringly delightful episode for this September (???????) day. First up, new fan favorite “Know Thy Enemy,” takes on the mysterious Capricorn [1:40]. Pick up some helpful tips on how to manage those ambitious goats and stay for the bonus higher ed news. Fan classic “Hey, Facts Tho!” dives into the wide world of Viking warriors, workplace protections for LGBTQ folks, and some conversations starters should you find yourself at the pearly gates [13:06]. As you know, your Hotties are mad literate, so they have a chat about memoir as a genre, specifically Sam Irby’s “We...2017-09-131h 13
Unfriendly Black HottiesLongform Natal Birth ChartHold onto your butts fam, because the Hotties are delivering a hot new segment for you this week. In "Know Thy Enemy," CT & KW will give you a fresh roadmap into what exactly is going on the minds of y'alls Lil President and his administration, via astrology [2:16]. This week, they drag their own signs (CT is Taurus, KW is a Scorpio, you are not surprised) as well as the signs of some meaningful people in their lives.. and some trash people in the White House. Hey Facts Tho includes animal knowledge, ~*weather insights*~ and the lowdown on how old...2017-08-301h 02
Unfriendly Black HottiesBlack People Have Money TooCT and KW are back from vacation with new tats, bronzed skin, and the same disdain for mediocre white dudes that you’ve come to know and love. Case in point: the Hotties start this week’s show with a conversation about affirmative action [1:32]. They revisit Becky with the bad grades, discuss the destructiveness of the model minority myth, and speculate about why 45 is pretending to care. Next up? A fresh round of facts, which include (but are not limited to): swim bladders, various Grovers (Cleveland and Sesame), and what’s happening in all our guts *right now* [14:12]. Then...2017-08-1659 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesWe Got A Bone To Pick (Redux)Summertime and life in general have your Hotties QUITE busy this week fam, so they're rebroadcasting one of their VERY favorite episodes, the post election classic "I've Got A Bone To Pick." Original episode description: The Hotties get right down to business and start the show by sharing their post-election reactions [1:43-15:08]. There are a lot of stunned silences. It’s the darkest timeline, fam. Hold onto your butts. Then, they answer a listener letter about politics in the classroom: if your institution asks you to refrain from classroom politicking, what do you do? And li...2017-08-021h 08
Unfriendly Black HottiesUnfriendly Black Hotties LIVEStrap in friends and family because you are about to experience the recording of CT & KW’s VERY FIRST LIVE SHOW! Leading the hour is a chat about summer reading – KW has done more reading for Long John Silvers than perhaps any other person on earth, and CT shares some… interesting highlights of what the kids are reading now [1:35]. They talk about what new books they wish they could have read when they were in 8th and 12th grade, and why they would have been helpful to have. Of course, there was no way they were going to miss a chan...2017-07-1945 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesConsider Yrself TookenThe Hotties are bringing you an untraditional celebration for your holiday week, and fam? It’s a good one. First, a Nonsense in Higher Ed roundup with all the academic gossip you’ve been craving, featuring twitter fights, honorary degree takebacks, and pettiness galore [1:14]. Then, a fresh round of facts: KW knows science, CT knows historical hygiene, and we *all* know how wild nature is [13:00]. Next up, the Hotties discuss Roxane Gay's stunning new memoir Hunger, and what it and Hulu’s Handmaid's Tale have to say about female bodies and power [29:50]. And of course, they have culture aplenty for yo...2017-07-051h 03
Unfriendly Black HottiesGirussyFam, we are almost at capacity for our live show in Boston on July 15! Get tickets at bit.ly/overduehotties before they're gone! *** Just when you thought you couldn’t take missing them anymore, the Hotties are back in action with bounty of goodies for your ears & butts. Nonsense in Higher Ed takes CT & KW through some big university leadership changes as well as some well-intentioned (but ultimately misguided) attempts to fight racism [1:12]. In Hey, Facts Tho, the Hotties bring you new (and troubling) knowledge of animals [21:03]. Perhaps there’s another mention of sea-penises in it for you -- WHO COUL...2017-06-2158 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesA National Treasure & A War CrimeTickets for our July 15 show in Boston are available for purchase now! Get tickets at bit.ly/overduehotties. Doors open at 6:30. The Hotties are on at 7:00, Overdue is on at 8:00, and you can hang with us at the bar right after. Get involved 2017-06-071h 05
Unfriendly Black HottiesBend That Spirit OverTickets for our July 15 live show in Boston are available for purchase now! Get them at bit.ly/overduehotties. Doors open at 6:30. The Hotties are on at 7:00, Overdue is on at 8:00, and you can hang with us at the bar right after! Get involved 2017-05-2452 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesSteamer TrunkThe Hotties start the show off right with a Nonsense in Higher Ed roundup that’s sure to delight and enrage in equal measure [1:31]. Paying for education is complicated, boards of trustees STAY acting up, and academics are catty AF. Then CT & KW serve up fresh facts for a fact-deficient world [16:15]. Are you gonna hear about some crazy animals? Naturally. Will you learn a new, desperately sad detail about one of America’s many broken promises?? OH BUT OF COURSE. In the second half of the show, the Hotties provide a signature Brown Girl Take™ on the Hulu adaptation of The Ha...2017-05-1059 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesAny Kind of Negro TimeThe Hotties kick off this week’s episode with some ~*hot higher ed gossip*~, including an update on everyone’s favorite unqualified public servant and a deep dive into HBCU campus politics [1:22]. Then, they’ve got a fresh round of facts, including helpful definitions for the Sean Spicers of the world, healthcare guidance for discerning butts, and animal skills to leave you (and KW) speechless [14:40]. In the second half of the show, CT and KW discuss the undeniable pull of Peter Gallagher and the complexity of late-in-life relationships in the latest season of Grace and Frankie [32:10], catch up on some listen...2017-04-261h 07
Unfriendly Black HottiesImpolite AFWelcome to spring, fam! In this week’s episode, the Hotties discuss Queen Maxine Waters, Duchess April Ryan, and #BlackWomenAtWork [1:32]. Spoiler alert: being a black woman is hellllla tiring. Then, they share some fresh facts (oceanographic AND historical) [18:07] and discuss what happens when you’ve lost that lovin’ feeling for a friend [40:46]. As per usual, CT & KW have a little culture for your involvement too [1:02:15]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains swearing and the N word. *shrug* Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.2017-04-121h 11
Unfriendly Black HottiesBanana Scientists (Redux)**There was an issue with the music on the first upload of this episode. Fixed it! Get involved, y'all.** The Hotties are back and keeping it classic – they’ve got a newsy Nonsense in Higher Ed roundup [1:23], a fresh round of facts [16:00], and a listener letter about what it’s like to work in a university setting [36:27]. Seriously y’all, this episode has it all: the Supreme Court, banaynays and pined-apples, HORSE MURDER, and some incredibly frank salary discussions (#PayUp). CT and KW also have culture aplenty for your involvement [55:15], including some A+ #TryPod recommendations. Join them, won’t you? This episo...2017-03-311h 05
Unfriendly Black HottiesAs I Lay HunchingFor this “Just the Facts, Ma’am” edition of the Unfriendly Black Hotties, CT and KW have ranged far and wide to bring you the best facts this weird/trash world has to offer [2:07]. Does CT yell about the sea? AYUP. Does KW have deep insights into mammalian reproduction?? OF COURSE. Is this country doing profound harm to queers, POC, and immigrants of all kinds??? O-b-v-i-o-u-s-l-y. And because the Hotties love you and want you to be better, they’ve got culture for you too [42:19]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains both swearing and the N word. Music is courtes...2017-03-1551 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesI Didn't Think the Leopards Would Eat MY FaceThis week, y’alls lil’ President has tried it AGAIN, and the Hotties are here to discuss why removing protections for trans kids in schools is dangerous and wack [1:28]. We gotta do better, fam. Then, fan favorite “Hey, Facts Tho,” and while CT & KW still haven’t solved the mystery of Amerigo Vespucci (honestly when did he happen) they have plentiful knowledge about bugs, oceans, and Adobo seasoning [15:54]. KW gives a historic overview of all the times black folks have been wronged by white people at the Oscars, and CT walks us through the #DRAMA that popped off this Sunday [31:37]. As per usu...2017-03-0158 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesWeaponized SnaggletoothThe Hotties are here to round out their coverage of Black History Month, and fam, it is a doozy. First they tackle Raoul Peck’s I Am Not Your Negro, a documentary about the blistering words and life of James Baldwin [1:46]. They supplement their conversation with a debate between Baldwin and Malcom X, which you should for sure take a listen to. Spoiler: we ain’t never been your negroes. Then it is the return of #FanFavorite “Hey, Facts Tho.” Nature facts, The World Is Trash facts, and of course, many shocked gasps from KW [22:30]. (WHO IS AMERIGO VESPUCCI THO???) For the...2017-02-151h 07
Unfriendly Black HottiesIn Hot Pursuit of the Drinking GourdHiya pals! The Hotties are ringing in Black History Month with a conversation about how y’all done us WRONG – specifically, how the mythical link between black academic achievement and “acting white” harms everyone, and black kids most especially [1:22]. Truly, a deep dive worthy of Urkel himself. Then, in an attempt to recover from the pain of Moana’s losses at the Golden Globes, CT and KW share some of their all-time favorite award show moments [16:42]. Did Lil Kim’s sparkle-boob make the list? What about that time Kanye spoke truth to whiteness?? Guess you gotta listen to find out ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ In “Hey, Facts T...2017-02-011h 00
Unfriendly Black HottiesIncredibly Specific BurnsSick of talking about race? Too bad! This week, the Hotties have a veritable smorgasbord of ~racially charged~ conversations for you. First, they dive into the upcoming March on Washington: the good, the bad, and who should really stop tweeting [1:25]. Then they share a fresh round of facts, which include (but are not limited to) the sea, various critters therein, and assorted travails of racial minorities in America [19:14]. CT and KW round out the show with a conversation about Zootopia, a film much-praised for its take on race [32:48]. Is that praise deserved?? The Hotties have AMPLE opinions. Of course, they’ve...2017-01-1854 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesThe Tree of DrakePour yourself a drank – the Hotties are back and ready to ring in the New Year. First on the docket: a Nonsense in Higher Ed roundup featuring foolery from the Trash Year Gone By™, now with bonus email scandals! Dude athletes can’t get it right, and *apparently* neither can college admissions offices [1:34]. Next up, CT and KW dive (wade??) into “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life”: what made them happy, what made them miserable, and what aspects of rich-white-dude-ness were the LEAST interesting [15:20]. The Hotties never show up to a party without some sparkling facts to share, so get ready...2017-01-0451 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesDiscount Science StoreThe Hotties kick things off with a listener letter about making friends as a Real Adult [2:00]. It’s hard out here for grownups-seeking-grownups for non-sexual relationships! CT & KW are here to help. Next, the Moana deep dive we’ve all been craving [12:27]. There’s a stirring soundtrack, ocean feels, and a brown girl that slays – the Hotties are talking about it all. CT & KW have fresh ink on their legs and feels in their hearts, so get ready for some #TattooYelling [27:50]. And back by popular demand: hot (throbbing) facts [46:36]! Strap in, kids – this round is a doozy. Finally, the Hotties talk about...2016-12-211h 06
Unfriendly Black HottiesA Fine Vintage: Say It With the Confidence of Ron WeasleyYour neighborhood Hotties were in Philly getting #turnt last weekend, so today we're rebroadcasting a fine vintage*~. You'll like it -- it's full-bodied and oaky with a velvety finish. (Hotties in unison: "Saaaaame") Don't worry fam: we'll have a frosh new episode for you next Wednesday. This episode contained swearing the first time we broadcasted it, sooo it probably contains it now. All music is courtesy of Ryan Little. You can find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/2016-12-1404 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesHot Throbbing FactThe Hotties have a veritable smorgasbord for you in this week's (very silly) episode. They start out professional-type with a Nonsense in Higher Ed roundup featuring watchlists, clapbacks, condom-chat, and, in a shocking twist, bonus sportball shenanigans [2:02]. Then they share some of their favorite facts in a new segment designed to keep you afloat in post-truth America [19:20]. Perhaps CT has unlocked mysteries of the ocean. Maybe KW knows something about corn that you don't. Only one way to be sure. Next up: celebrity gossip! The Hotties are sharing the freshest, least consequential news of the day [26:26]. Hold onto your butts...2016-11-301h 00
Unfriendly Black HottiesWe Got A Bone To Pick...white people, you have really fucked us. And we are gonna talk about it. The Hotties get right down to business and start the show by sharing their post-election reactions [1:43-15:08]. There are a lot of stunned silences. It's the darkest timeline, fam. Hold onto your butts. Then, they answer a listener letter about politics in the classroom: if your institution asks you to refrain from classroom politicking, what do you do? And like, what does that even MEAN tbh?? CT and KW have advice [15:20-35:28]. Next, another listener request: the Hotties are talking about Beyoncé at the Country Music A...2016-11-161h 08
Unfriendly Black HottiesQueermo EternityThey're baaaaack! CT & KW start with a Higher Ed Roundup filled with some better policies at BYU, some HIGHLY wack policies at SUNY Albany, how mental health apps work on campus, and a dash of good ol’ racism from Suffolk University [1:33]. Then, the Hotties dive into a some NEW QUEER LADY TV, namely the 4th episode of the newest season of Black Mirror, San Junipero [19:11]. What kind of gayness to we see on TV? Who wants to see more queer sex (besides CT)? What is the deal with Gugu Mbatha Raw's face??? Warning pals: here there be spoilers. Finally, pour on...2016-11-021h 04
Unfriendly Black HottiesNow That's What I Call Wellness!The Hotties are in fine form this week, with some fresh Higher Ed gossip. Title IX funding drama, law school deans making changes, poop parcels, and more are included in this week's roundup [2:00-23:17]. Then, the Hotties have some important tips and tricks for being better at Snapchat, advice they know the people want & deserve [23:32- 35:30]. In other social media news- Facebook! Specifically, how interacting on Facebook in normal times is trying enough, and how it is nigh impossible without a stiff drink in hand during the election. CT & KW expound on where the problem comments lurk, and how to...2016-10-191h 01
Unfriendly Black HottiesCoastally BlackThis week, the Hotties are bringing you a #HotFire Higher Ed news round-up that touches on for-profit colleges, cheating schemes, and some real talk about endowments [1:28]. Spoiler alert: they are complicated. KW is a Stark, CT is a Lannister, and the world remains *thoroughly* unsurprised. Next up? Celebrity Break-Ups: the good, the bad, and the highly documented on Instagram [21:26]. What's changed since Brad and Angelina got together? How much does control does any celebrity have on their image these days? What WAS the deal with TSwift and Hiddles??? Then the Hotties discuss a recent episode of Slate's Double X Gabfest...2016-10-051h 11
Unfriendly Black HottiesBroken Comb & A ToothbrushCan you believe it fam? It’s been a year. In their first anniversary episode, the Hotties take time to reflect on the things they’ve learned so far on their ~podcast journey~ [2:08]. Caution fronds – here there be feelings. Then they chat about Richard Tanne’s impossibly charming Southside With You [16:24]. Docket items include the uniqueness of the Obama’s, the planes of Parker Sawyer’s face, and Google’s mistaken beliefs about what constitutes a black love film. Next up, a pivot to the theatre: Anna Deavere Smith did a one-woman show about the school-to-prison pipeline and the Hotties have opinions...2016-09-2159 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesVintage Kegel WarningThis week, the Hotties have a Fine Vintage™ for your butts: KEGEL WARNING. CT and KW help you decipher their complex vernacular by sharing a frosh*~ Word of the Week. Flash cards are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. Then they get into everyone's perennial favorite thinkpiece fodder: trigger warnings. Is there a place for them on college campuses? If so, who decides when and where?? And how many times can a site complain about millennials before we rise up i protest and refuse to troubleshoot our parents' iPads??? Spotify loooooves to drag your Hotties like old furniture, so get ready fo...2016-09-0748 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesThe Children Are TwerkingThis week the Hotties are serving up a WEDDING SPECTACULAR! But first, they discuss some Nonsense in Higher Ed (1:14-19:33) that's just too good to ignore: what's the housing hubbub at Pitzer College all about? What does the ~*literature*~ have to say about interracial roomies and housing satisfaction?? And is diversity in fact an old wooden ship??? Then CT and KW get into the tricky business of I-Do-Day's (19:41-39:07) They've got thoughts on vows, dances, and first (::worst::) Corinthians. The Hotties make sure to discuss weddings in tv and film too (39:16-49:51). Spoiler alert: it is SUPER fun to watch...2016-08-2459 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesElegant Land JetThe Hotties kick off this week’s episode with a wide-ranging convo on college branding, identity, and community (1:24-18:40). They’re covering campus tours and info sessions, school ethos, and how many schools have the same goddamn tagline. Call KW “Dateline” because she is here to make you feel unsafe as a consumer! Straight-from-the-store undies are cesspools of human filth…. and maybe something *even worse*. The Hotties debrief about their briefs and explore the crazy/sexy/uncool history of lady draws, from old-fashioned bloomers to the latest in period-wicking technology (18:49-38:43). Why do we wear the things that we do? How often...2016-08-101h 02
Unfriendly Black HottiesCelebrity Feminist Death MatchCT and KW are welcoming new listeners with a fresh dose of Loud Opinions™. As on Twitter and therefore life, celebrity gossip is first on the docket – the Hotties are talking Kim, Kanye, Becky with the Good Lies, and the social metonymy therein (7:48-32:09). Spoiler alert: everything is racism. Then, they discuss their journeys to feminism, from their hellish days as vaguely ethnic young Republicans to their rebirths as professional queers and misandrists (32:21-47:45). The Hotties continue their stroll down memory lane with a turn onto Teen TV Avenue (47:57-1:04:43). What were their favorite shows? Who was the best queer teen...2016-07-271h 18
Unfriendly Black HottiesThe Good, The Bad, And The FieriThis week, the Hotties tackle one of the most challenging things about higher ed: advising. What makes a good advisor? What makes a bad one? The Hotties share and reflect on the their experiences, while CT attempts to keep track of how many advisors KW had (Spoiler: a LOT.) From there, they head to the wide world of cooking shows, and the Hotties have MANY feelings and opinions, to literally no one's surprise. Hot brunettes, obnoxious men, and learning who has the range, in the world of food. Next up, the Glory of A Road Trip! It's summer! The Hotties...2016-07-131h 05
Unfriendly Black HottiesJacob Have I ButteredThe Hotties are back and ready to share a whole new host of Loud Opinions™. They follow up on their study abroad discussion by delving into the world about voluntourism. Spoiler alert: THEY DO NOT LOVE IT. Then they return to the classic segment “Kamille Reads A Weird List,” and spend some time exploring the drunk food landscape of a blasian in the sun. CT and KW prayerfully reflect on their experience at the Formation World Tour, and as always, share some culture for your involvement. Join them, won’t you? We swear a lot. It’s fine. Music is courtesy o...2016-06-2953 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesBloom Your Ankle BoneThis week, the Hotties are gettin’ bodied and discussing their favorite (non-sexual) physical activities. They’ve got a robust Gym Taxonomy™ for your butts: who’s slaying, who’s sinking, and which gym type is the most ashy. In Nonsense In Higher Ed, CT and KW discuss college study abroad programs – chiefly, which folx are going (or not) AND WHY. Then they have a spoiler-filled chat about a deliciously bizarre little film (The Lobster), and share culture aplenty for your involvement. Join them, won’t you? “Hotties, is there swearing in this episode?” Yeah fam. Hella. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find...2016-06-1558 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesDon Cheadle Is Also Old As HellThe Hotties are sipping rum and slinging extra silliness in their first episode of the summer. On the docket: a special foreign language edition of Word of the Week, #GraduationRealness, and a Summer Movie Spectacular™. They discuss their favorite grad speakers, which flicks they’re most looking forward to this season, and they finally tackle a topic they’ve been avoiding: the great Iron Man/Cap divide. Warning, fronds—here there be (gentle) spoilers. CT gets verklempt AF, KW has weird Southern aphorisms for your butts, and there’s ample culture for your involvement. Join them, won’t you? This episode cont...2016-06-011h 03
Unfriendly Black HottiesThe Hampire Strikes BackThis week, the Hotties are feeling #FriendGay, so they’re getting into lady-friends in pop culture. Who are their favorite frond-pairings? What are the most common tropes?? Are there even any dude-fronds worth discussing??? There’s a listener question about some REAL nonsense in higher ed, plus some discussion on America’s greatest IDGAF-grandmother, Toni Morrison. CT tells some weird lies, and KW is a woman on the verge of a ham-breakdown. As usual, they’ve both got plenty of culture for your involvement. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains swearing (duh) and the N word (double duh). Music this...2016-05-1955 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesLemonSLAYEDThe Hotties are back and sipping Lemonade all episode long. They talk about where they were when Beyoncé changed the world (for the second time), their favorite tracks, and all the things that hit them hardest. On the docket: the most arresting images, the most powerful messages, the slayingest ~*looqs*~, the best (and worst) Lemonade cultural conversations, and the unending struggle of discussing Lemonade with the uninitiated. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains abounding swearing. Music this episode courtesy of Ryan Little. You can find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.2016-05-0441 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesRebroadcast: The Encarta of WhoresThe Hotties are out sick this week, so they're sharing one of their favorite episodes from the archives: "The Encarta of Whores." CT and KW bring back the people’s favorite “Word of The Week” and investigate more of their very particular vernacular. In “Nonsense In Higher Ed” they discuss student activism on college campuses, touching on both the recent events at Yale and at the University of Missouri. From there, they introduce a segment titled “This House is Not a Home” wherein they chat about relationship management (and hierarchies). Of course, they get involved with various culture, and think you should too...2016-04-2053 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesThat Good RecoilThe Hotties are here and more eager than ever to push the Gay Agenda™! They’re talking about bisexuals in pop culture: who they are, who they ain’t, and what hot woman CT feels especially attacked by these days. Nonsense in Higher Ed is back on the docket this week as the Hotties discuss diversity in the academe and what’s missing from university discourse. Kamille has MANY thoughts on how we can all be better (convo-wise and sex-wise), and the Hotties both have culture aplenty for you to Get Involved with. Join them, won’t you? This episode is replete...2016-04-0649 min
Unfriendly Black Hotties#GayYellingThis week, the Hotties take you back in time to 2004 and revisit the seminal classic The L Word. They talk archetypes, representation, crushes, and that awful theme song. Then, in honor of Women’s History Month, they give thanks to the unsung heroes who helped make our lives as women a little brighter. Now that it is (closer to?) spring, the Hotties prep for the season by talking about every woman’s least favorite occurrence: street harassment. They talk first memories of SH, as well as what kind of White Boy Pack™ is the most upsetting. And, of course, they have s...2016-03-1653 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesConstance SimmerThe Hotties are back this week with fresh Nonsense in Higher Ed. On the docket: America's ugly past (*cough cough slavery*) and how that past gets represented (or not) on university campuses. Then the Hotties take a #DeepDive into the Lifetime original series UnREAL. Women's inner lives are complex, reality television is anthropologically riveting, and the Hotties have a lot to say about it. Kamille talks immigrant moms, Christina laughs in a deeply unhinged way about Allison Janney, and the Hotties come close to blows over their lady loves. As always, CT and KW have new culture for you to...2016-03-0252 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesWide Range of GayThis week, the Hotties are celebrating Valentine's Day. On the docket: ways to be gay (ravenous monster? meek house gay? choose your choice!), where they were when they saw Formation, and their favorite ~*high fantasy erotica*~. By the blessings of chocolate Jesus, it's still February, so naturally they've got more black history for your butts -- this week with bonus #SCOTUS chatter. Join them, won't you? This episode contains wanton swearing. We can't remember for sure, but it probably includes the N word. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ All music this episode courtesy of Ryan Little. You can find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org...2016-02-1752 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesI Used To Look Femme SometimesThis week the Hotties tear into some fresh Nonsense in Higher Ed via a hard (dare we say HORD) look at university politics. What is the deal at Suffolk U? What do university presidents even do? And why is it that Martha Coakley never quite curls all the way over??? Then they discuss their ~unique bodies~ and share their favorite (and least favorite) fashion #looqs for winter and spring. Spoiler alert: pants are terrible, and the Hotties have a lot to say about it. And it's time to celebrate! It's finally February--time for black history to get Unfriendly™. Plus, the Ho...2016-02-0355 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesMaggie Smith Is Old As HellThis week, the Hotties are getting political. They talk about #Hillary and the 3am phone call, the Sanders effect, and 2008 (aka The Year Everything Was Feelings). Then they reflect on Alan Rickman, our dark-haired, deep-voiced prince gone all too soon. #BlackGirlMagic is also on the docket: what can we accomplish with a simple hashtag? And how much policing do black people really need to do around their self-representation? As always, the Hotties close the show with some culture for your Involvement. Join them won’t you? This episode contains effusive swearing and the N word. All music is courtesy of Ry...2016-01-2054 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesUnicorn and a CellThe Hotties are back and #chargedup for 2k16! In their New Year’s episode, they discuss their faves from The Year That Was—a retrospective of music, movies, moments, and global trends. In Nonsense in Higher Ed, CT and KW talk tests: what makes a good one, and why showing your work is always a #majorkey. The Hotties round out the show with their intentions for this shiny new year, and share some things for your Involvement™. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains heaps of silky sweet swearing. All music is courtesy of Ryan Little. You can find more of...2016-01-0655 min
Unfriendly Black Hotties+1: Beyonce Has Beady TeethThe Hotties are still on holiday, but they've got a new +1 to tide you over until #2K16. They talk about Queen Bey, negro fathers, and how we name blackness. Join them, won't you? This episode contains a soupçon of swearing as well as the N word. All music is courtesy of Ryan Little. You can find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/2015-12-3005 min
Unfriendly Black Hotties+1: Say It With The Confidence Of Ron WeasleyJoin the Hotties for the first +1: a brief but incisive critique of Ron Weasley. ...he is a garbage person. Let us never forget. This episode contains impassioned swearing. All music is courtesy of Ryan Little. You can find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/2015-12-2304 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesLittle Hip, Big ShoulderFresh from their week off and ready to tackle whatever their little heart’s desire, the Hotties are back! Spotify’s Discover Weekly is STILL sipping tea with everyone’s therapist and leaving their edges bald, and Christina and Kamille are forced to confront the hoes that lie within. In “Nonsense In Higher Ed” the Hotties tackle affirmative action in college and delight in the #StayMadAbby hashtag. If your Christmas movie watch list is looking sparse, KW & CT have some tried and true favorites to get you through lounging around your family’s ancestral home. And of course, they have some culture...2015-12-1657 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesHigh-Priced EscortIn this episode, the Hotties bring you another word of the week as well as the ever-needful segment “Stay In Your Lane,” in which they do some #important yelling re: Planned Parenthood. They also share their ~natural hair journeys~ and try to answer white people’s (unasked) hair questions. What is a relaxer? What are "little Richards" and how do you get them?? How much does Beyoncé’s weave cost??? And as always, the Hotties have some pop culture for you to get involved with. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains lavish swearing. All music is courtesy of Ryan Little...2015-12-021h 02
Unfriendly Black HottiesA Sensuous Butter MassageOn the docket this episode: a new word of the week, a listener question about religious studies programs, and a Thanksgiving super-fest. Is oyster stuffing really a thing? What kind of sweater will CT wear on Thursday?? And just how drunk are the Hotties gonna get??? The Hotties also share some culture (and life!) recommendations in “Get Involved,” along with a bonus segment for everyone who’s been ugly-crying over Adele’s new album. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains customary swearing and the N word. All music in this episode is courtesy of Ryan Little. You can find more...2015-11-251h 06
Unfriendly Black HottiesKegel WarningThis week, the Hotties bring you ever closer as they introduce a new segment dedicated to deciphering their complex vernacular. In “Nonsense In Higher Ed” they discuss Trigger Warnings. Is there a place for them at universities? If so, who decides what is a trigger? And of course, they talk about the requisite irritation that surfaces whenever news outlets discuss anything relating to millennials. Spotify is still calling the Hotties out their names, so join them for another round of “Spotify Called Me a B*tch,” where you will learn that Christina does, in fact, have a favorite version of The Pray...2015-11-0448 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesPapschmearThis week, the Hotties answer their second listener question about the uptick in mental health issues among undergraduates. They have a thoughtful conversation regarding the challenges professors face when a student is struggling in their class, and try to provide some helpful tips. Then they introduce a new segment called “Is It All of That?” where they opine about the state of the outrage machine we call the Internet and its ability to ruin the TRIUMPHANT return of our fave Adele. As usual, they have culture to share and shame to face in Get Involved this week. How many words has...2015-10-2845 min
Unfriendly Black HottiesSpa Water & DividendsIn this week’s episode, the Hotties introduce “Girrrrrl Lemme Tell You,” a new segment where they chat about the latest (fully foolish) trends sweeping the nation. Then they tackle “Nonsense In Higher Ed,” reflecting on the recent sexual misconduct case at UC Berkeley. The Hotties also spend some time in the kitchen, getting #lit about squash and Oprah’s harvest. And as always, they’ve got *very* strong opinions about what you need to get involved with this week. Join them, won’t you? Contains enthusiastic swearing and the N word. All music in this episode is courtesy of Ryan Little. You...2015-10-2049 min