Around The Way Curls

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Ep 470. Joe Buttons, Queen Flippers, Marc, Mamdani, Tyler The Creator, + Gutting the Voting Rights Act Oct 27, 2025

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In this episode, Shanti discovers the wonders of working from home, while Antoinette shares her thoughts on the coming Mayoral race in New York. For politics, we discuss how racist texts among political figures connect to the vulnerability of the Voting Rights Act, as America's civil rights continue to be at risk of erasure. For pop culture, we get into Tyler, The Creator's PR crisis, and Joe Budden's response to The Native Land's critique of his podcast. Join us...

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Ep 469. Are We Even Friends If I Can't Tell You the Truth? Oct 23, 2025

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In this conversation, we explore the themes of accountability in friendship. We discuss the importance of honesty, support, and the challenges of navigating tough conversations. They explore the nuances of enabling versus supporting friends, the role of trust and respect in relationships, and the significance of being seen and heard. We discuss signs of uneven accountability in friendships, and the ultimate desire for deeper connections and mutual growth. Join us...

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Ep 468. The Purple Revolution, Kim K’s Selling Bush, RIP Diane & D’Angelo Oct 20, 2025

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In this week's episode, Shanti returns to a familiar comfort show, while Antoinette enjoys her birthday and returns to her psychic's predictions. For politics, we discuss the viral debate surrounding "The Purple Revolution," and for pop culture, we mourn the loss of great musician D'Angelo and actress Diane Keaton. Join us..

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Ep 467. Cardi B & Respectability Politics Oct 16, 2025

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For this episode, Shanti opens the show solo, responding to listener voicemails about culture gatekeeping and fashion. For our main topic, Antoinette returns, and we unpack how respectability politics shape our views of Cardi B—and what that says about us. Join us...

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Ep 466. Van Jones Panders, Gaza's "Peace Plan", TikTok + Taylor Swift ft. Jade of All Jades. Oct 13, 2025

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In this episode, Shanti is joined by the one and only Jade of Getting Grown and Jade + XD. Together, we discuss Gaza's peace plan, Van Jones cosplays as a progressive, Allen Iverson's sobriety, and our list of people that are no longer our business, starting with Taylor Swift. Join us...

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Ep 465. Nicki vs Cardi, Bad Bunny Viva Puerto Rico Libre! White Women’s Lemonade? Oct 09, 2025

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In this week's episode, Shanti reviews One Battle After Another, while Antoinette discovers her sister's secret performance. Together, we get into more pop culture. We share our thoughts on Nicki versus Cardi beef, and question if it is possible for Taylor Swift to make her "Lemonade," and Shanti finally reacts to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl announcement. Join us...

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Ep 464 Gov Shutdown, RIP Assata, Military States, Diddy’s Done? Oct 06, 2025

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For this week's episode, Shanti goes to church, and Antoinette speaks on a panel. For politics, we discuss the recent government shutdown and question if the Democrat's strategy will be effective. We also discuss the assembly of generals to the white house, and what are they may be preparing for? We pay homage to Assata Shakur's legacy, and react to Diddy's sentencing. Join us...

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Ep 463. Signs You Are Living In Victimhood Oct 02, 2025

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In this episode, Shanti goes to "back to school" night and discovers some things never change, while Antoinette prepares herself for a winter of quality entertainment. After listening to caller voicemails, we discuss victimhood. Are we active participants in our own suffering? Do we find comfort in confusion and chaos? Are we afraid to choose differently? Can you have high self esteem and still be a victim to life's challenges? Why or why not? Join us...

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Ep 462. Another Year, Another Rapture, Big Bardi, Kimmel is a Community Win Sep 29, 2025

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In this episode, Shanti watches Bad Bunny's concert while Antoinette relives her recent singing performance. For politics, we discuss the return of Jimmy Kimmel, Tylenol's PR disaster, and Laura Loomer's political influence. For pop culture, we lament the Rapture false flag, review Cardi B's new album, and share our shock over Eat, Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert's recent public confession. Join us...

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Ep 461. Sentences That Sting First, But Heal Later Sep 25, 2025

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Inspired by an Instagram post, Antoinette pulls a list of questions that demand hard truths that we both have to reckon with. As the saying goes, the truth hurts, but it will set you free. Apply these questions to your own life to invite more change where needed. Join us...

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