Synopsis
Happy Hour is a weekly podcast hosted by Sofia Stanley, Emile Ennis Jr. and Kennelia Stradwick, that serves listeners a taste of exactly what happens when a lawyer, a host and a comedian, walk into a cyber bar. Listen as they discuss, argue, dissect, analyze anything and everything including sex, religion and politricks. They rarely agree on anything, except that, sometimes the only thing that gets you through the week is, a shot of conversation. At Happy Hour you BYOB, but the tea is on us.
Episodes
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Ep86 - Resistance
19/01/2017 Duration: 35minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide the best way to resist the “occupation” is to value the importance of a conversation. This episode they discuss President Barack Obama’s final press conference; Steve Harvey’s Instagram post about meeting with President Elect; Black celebs who “may” perform at inauguration; and the congressional inauguration boycott led by John Lewis. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links President Obama's final press conference Steve Harvey meets with Trump Congress members boycott Inauguration Rep. Maxine Waters…Trump is a danger... Resistance Manual
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Ep85 - The Golden Obamas
12/01/2017 Duration: 35minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to give out their own awards. This episode they recap the 2017 Golden Globe Awards and President Barack Obama’s farewell speech. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Meryl Streep's Golden Globes acceptance speech Tracie Ellis Ross an Donald Glover acceptance speeches President Obama's Farewell Speech First Lady Michelle Obama's Farewell Speech
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Ep84 - Resolute Rum Punch
05/01/2017 Duration: 34minMariah’s NYE 2016 Performance Kim Burrell condemning gays Souljah Boy Drama
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Ep83 - Fluorescent Haze
15/12/2016 Duration: 32minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to get fired up. This episode they discuss why certain black celebrities are meeting with Not My President. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off.
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Ep82 - Night Light
08/12/2016 Duration: 32minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to that the only way to conquer darkness is to be the light. This episode they discuss whether the victory at Standing Rock is temporary or permanent; why the treatment of Joe McKnight’s killer is becoming a broken record, and whether the Kardashians can block Blac Chyna from trademarking her new married name Angela Renee Kardashian. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Success at Standing Rock Joe McKnight's killing Kardashian's block Blac Chyna's trademark
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Ep81 - Infidelity Eraser
01/12/2016 Duration: 33minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to be loyally honest. This episode they discuss what the death of Fidel Castro; Black Friday; and whether cheating has a gender double standard. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Fidel Castro's Liberator Legacy Fidel Castro's Dictator Legacy Black Friday & Nas Insecure Memes
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Ep80 - Berry Thankful
24/11/2016 Duration: 39minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to be very thankful. This episode they discuss what they are thankful for; and chase it down with a Thanksgiving edition of “The Drawls”. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off.
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Ep79 - Double Standard
17/11/2016 Duration: 37minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to double down on their standards. This episode they discuss #NotMyPresident; Male sexual fluidity; and Dave Chappelle’s SNL performance. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Not My President Male Sexual Fluidity Dave Chappelle SNL Monologue
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Ep78 - A Luta Continua
10/11/2016 Duration: 37minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and defiantly declare A luta continua, although the struggle continues, Victory is certain. This episode they discuss the aftermath of the 2016 Presidential Election, how it happened and what to do next. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off.
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Ep77 - Kaep Codder
03/11/2016 Duration: 29minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and Cape for Kaep. This episode they discuss Colin Kaepnick’s Know Your Rights Camp; why voting in the 2016 Presidential Election is so important and the end of Vine. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Kaepernick host’s Know Your Rights camp Why I'm voting for Hillary... Black Church burned in 2016 Violating Voters' Rights Twitter Ends Vine...is Twitter next?
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Ep76 - 'Awkward Ale'
27/10/2016 Duration: 38minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and decide it’s okay to be awkwardly opinionated. This episode we discuss our love and adoration for Issa Rae’s television show Insecure on HBO; whether social media is a catalyst for cheating and whether committed partners should have ‘friends’. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Issa Rae and Melina Matskoukas talk 'Insecure' Insecure’s Yvonne Orji on Dating Apps Why Opposite-Sex Friendships Will Destroy Your Marriage
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Ep75 - Iced Tea
20/10/2016 Duration: 35minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to serve this week’s tea over ice. This episode they discuss whether Mary J. Blige’s husband should get $100k/month in alimony; why flight attendants didn’t believe that two black women were actually doctors; and how FLOTUS set social media on fire in a Rose Gold Versace Gown during the Obama’s last State Dinner. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Mary J. Blige's Ex wants $100k/month in alimony Delta's 'implicit bias' against Black Female doctors Delta doesn't believe Black Women are doctors FLOTUS Michelle Obama slays in Versace
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Ep74 - Empowerment Elixir
13/10/2016 Duration: 34minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian mix up an elixir of empowering topics. This episode they discuss why Ava Duvernay’s documentary “The 13” about the prison system and racial inequality on Netflix is a must watch; their reactions to Leah Tysse kneeling as she sang the national anthem during an NBA game; why you need to vote and the importance of propositions. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links The 13th...prison system & racial inequality Singer explains why she knelt during national anthem I Will Vote...
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Ep73 - Crown Royal
06/10/2016 Duration: 34minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide that in order to have a seat at the table, you have to be authentic. This episode they discuss Solange’s album ‘A Seat at the Table’; why and how Marvel’s Luke Cage crashed Netflix; whether Birth of a Nation is bigger than Nate Parker and whether #ForeverDuncan has assured in the season for surprise weddings. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links A Seat At The Table – New Album By Solange Luke Cage crashed Netflix Luke Cage not racist... 'Birth' of a controversy... #ForeverDuncan Surprise Wedding
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Ep72 - Sound Clash
29/09/2016 Duration: 35minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and decide to have a Sound Clash. This episode was pre-taped because our melodic engineer was on vacation, so we decided to pretend to be DJ’s. Let us know what you listen to and why and hopefully this musical interlude can help ease your woes. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Kennelia's Beats Emile's Tunes Sofia's Riddims Say Yes
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Ep71 - Zion Rising
22/09/2016 Duration: 36minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide that like a Lion in Zion they need to proclaim their truth. This episode they discuss whether Marc Jacobs use of faux dread locks on the runway at NYFW is culture appropriation or appreciation; changing the Black Lives Matter narrative; and recap the 2016 Emmy Awards. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Marc Jacobs dreadlocks on runway – appropriation or appreciation? Court rules banning dreadlocks in the workplace not illegal Black people killed by police Terence Crutcher...another black man murdered Emmys Recap
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Ep70 - HOT SAUCE
15/09/2016 Duration: 37minA lawyer and a comedian walk into a cyber bar, looking for a little extra "kick". In this week's episode they discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement and NFL National Anthem protest; the #TeacherBae scandal; and this week's celeb news, featuring Beyonce's dance captain, Ryan Lochte and Nelly. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links High School National Anthem protest Russell Simmons offer Endorsements #TeacherBae Scandal Nelly Goes Into Debt Surprise proposal during "Formation"
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Ep69 - Loud Tears
08/09/2016 Duration: 34minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide sometimes you have to cry out loud, when things are wrong. This episode they discuss how people have followed Colin Kaepernick’s actions have inspired six 5th graders to kneel during the pledge of allegiance; the No Dakota Pipeline access protest by Native American Tribes; and the Fall 2016 TV Line-up. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links 5th grader's kneel during pledge of allegiance Native American Tribes fighting pipeline The Protest at Standing Rock Fall TV Schedule
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Ep68 - Formation
01/09/2016 Duration: 31minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide this week’s need to get in formation. This episode they recap the 2016 VMA’s; discuss Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem; and debate whether Chris Brown’s assault accuser is a criminal and a liar. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Video Music Awards 2016 recap Colin Kaepernick's explains why he won't stand during national anthem Abdul-Jabbar's views on Colin Kaepernick Chris Brown released on bail Chris Brown accuser Grand Larceny suspect
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Ep67 - Spider Web
25/08/2016 Duration: 35minA lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide this week’s topics create a web of intrigue. This episode they discuss Nick Cannon’s enrollment as a freshman at Howard University; the cyber-attack on Leslie Jones; Naya Rivera’s honesty regarding terminating a pregnancy; and Zendaya cast as Mary Jane in the new Spider-Man movie. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Nick Cannon enrolls at Howard University Leslie Jones hacked nude photos Naya Rivera reveals pregnancy termination Zendaya cast as Spider-Man's Mary Jane Stan Lee reacts to Zendaya casting