Unfriendly Black Hotties

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The 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 Handmaid’s Tale [32:29]. They talk about the show’s disinterest in race, the musical cues they love (and hate), and what they hope to see from the show moving forward. As usual, the Hotties have some good culture for your involvement [50:09], and in a twist, they’ve also got a delightful bit of IRL news to share [57:41]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains swearing and the N word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of hi

The 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 listener letters [44:14], and share a veritable smorgasbord of culture for your involvement [52:43]. Join them, won’t you? 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/.

Welcome 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/.

**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 episode contains profanity, because we enjoy it. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.

For 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 courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.

This 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 usual, they have culture of all kinds for you to get involved with [49:05]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains both swearing and the N word. YOLO dawg. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.

The 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 third segment, it is the FANTASY ROM COM DRAFT, wherein the Hotties pitch queer rom coms that simply need to be in the culture [38:05]. Come for the gay feelings, stay for the gay feelings. Of course, they have culture you should be about [54:36] — join them, won’t you? This episode contains the usual swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.

Hiya 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 Tho”, the Hotties teach each other about the wonders of the natural universe, and also about how very oppressive America is! WHAT. A. TREAT [37:27]. And as usual, they have plenty of culture for you to get involved with [51:00]. Join them, won’t you?

Sick 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 got plenty of culture for your involvement too [46:16]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains a regular amount of swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.

Pour 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 to LEARN about the wonders of nature [37:08]! Also about some casual injustices in the world lollllll!!! And as usual, CT and KW have plenty of culture for your involvement [44:50]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains thoroughly modern swearing and the N word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.

The 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 their favorite pop culture moments from 2k16 [53:54]. This year has been mostly garbage FOR SURE, but some good stuff happened along the way too. This episode contains seasonally appropriate swearing and the N word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.

Your 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/

The 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, kiddos -- CT and KW discuss black folk breakdowns, white people that should reallllllly stop talking, and a wide array of D-listers you had forgotten entirely! And as always, the Hotties close the show with culture for your involvement [49:07]. Join them, won't you? OF COURSE we curse and use the N-word. How old do you think we are, twelve? Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find

...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 Awards [35:40-47:25]. Remember that, y'all??? We were all more innocent then. CT and KW wonder at Bey's body, address the incredibly gay haircut in the room, and explore how the meaning of that performance changed from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9. Finally, a bit of sunshine! Gilmore Girls is coming back on the 25th and it is just what the doctor ordered [47:36-1:00:03]. The Hotties chat about the trailer (WHY IS KIRK AT DINNER) a

They'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 one out for Vine y'all [40:02]. The platform for cool black teens is no more, but what does that mean? What are some of the Hotties’ favorite vines? And what IS the secret ingredient in good cooking? Of course, CT & KW some culture for you to Get Involved and Stay Involved with [49:15]. Join them won't you? We grown. We swear. It’s fine. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/. “Cool Girl”

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 trim that behemoth friends list down to a manageable size [35:43-50:34]. As per usual they have some excellent culture for you to Get Involved with [50:51-57:19]. Join them, won't you? A real passionate amount of swearing this week, fam. It be's like that sometimes. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little.

This 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 and the defensiveness of white women [35:59]. They've got thoughts on diversity in books too: from their first moments of representation in literature to the space we're in now, CT & KW have insights aplenty [44:55]. And FINALLY, they've got everyone's favorite segment: Get Involved [57:06]. CT has new fall shows for your butt, and KW has *~*groovy beats*~* to share. Join them, won't yo

Can 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 (and hella emotions) to share [30:11]. And as usual, CT and KW have a veritable cornucopia of culture for your involvement [50:53]. Join them, won’t you? You know the drill – it wouldn’t be UBH if there weren’t swearing and the N word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/.

This 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 for a round of “Spotify Called Me a B*tch.” And as always, CT and KW have pop culture aplenty for your involvement. Join them, won’t you? This episode contains a goodly amount of swearing. Weirdly, it does not include the N word. All music in this episode is courtesy of Ryan Little. You can find more of his work here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/