They Aint Your Friends

Happy New Year! New year, new you? Out with the old, in with the new and all that jazz. That’s fine, but there are just some things that we need (or want) to keep the same energy around. We know that the new year comes with the opportunity for a new start and self-improvement, but what about those things that you don’t plan to change? That’s what we’re talking about this week – those things we don’t intend to change for 2019. Hear what we’re not changing – no matter what anyone says. LOL Also, what in the world is going on in pop culture?! We try to piece together the happenings in this first week of 2019. As always, thanks for listening and check us out on social medial @tayfpodcast (IG/Twitter).

It’s our 100th episode! Listen as we’re interviewed by The Husbands Show’s, Randy Pike. Hear us dish about what we’ve learned over these 100 episodes and take a trip with us down memory lane. There are even some secrets that our most faithful listeners don’t know. Thank you for listening, these 100 episodes would not have been possible without our supporters. We appreciate you all!

This week on TAYF podcast, (Episode 99 ½), we’re extending our “Who Need Friends in Pop Culture This Week” segment to the entire show. It seems this week celebrities and pseudo-celebrities alike were out of pocket and they all need friends – minimally, they need better PR reps. From Kevin Hart to Dwight Howard, and a few in-between, the celebrities had a week of faux pas that we couldn’t wait to add our two cents. Don’t forget to check out our 100th episode next week as we discuss what we’ve learned in the two years since the beginning of the They Ain't Your Friends Podcast. Check us out on social media @tayfpodcast (IG/Twitter) or tayfpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

This week’s episode is a short and fun one. Do you ever listen to your favorite podcast or read your favorite blog and think, ‘how would I answer that'? Well, that’s what we’ve done on this week’s episode. We attempted (through our laughter and astonishment) to give our best TAYF advice from questions posed to the Six Brown Chicks blog. We tried, but honestly, with some of these questions/scenarios, all we could do was leave it in the hands of God, cause this wackiness is way above our pay grade! As usual, we reviewed who we want to be friends with in pop culture this week, and who needs friends. For sure, we think that Keke Wyatt certainly needs friends, a prayer circle, healing ointments, and whatever else you’ve got. And we definitely WANT to be friends with the Wades (Gabrielle and Dwyane). They welcomed a beautiful baby girl and we couldn’t be happier for the couple. Check us out on social media @tayfpodcast on IG/Twitter. You can also participate in the show by sharing a topic or ask for our o

Getting married can be one of the happiest times in a person’s life. But what happens when the relationship is over, and it’s time to sever the relationship? This week the ladies of TAYF discuss divorce. There are people who think that divorce should never be an option, while others feel as though it’s often the healthier option. We review the ups, downs, and realities of divorce. Also, in this week’s pop culture segment. We discuss who needs friends and who we want as friends. I wish we could’ve let it slide, but Nicki and Cardi definitely need friends. And we love Ms. Tina (Knowles - Lawson) and want to be friends with her and all of the people who showed up and out for Halloween! Check us out on social media @tayfpodcast on IG/Twitter. You can also participate in the show by sharing a topic or ask for our opinion at tayfpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Have you ever considered going into business with friends or family? On this week’s podcast, we are joined by former TAYF guests, Patrick and The Husbands, to discuss what it’s like when you enter into a financial relationship with individuals with whom you know personally. Does this change the relationship dynamic? Are you able to separate the business relationship from the personal relationship? Our guests share all of that and more with us this week. Also, in our pop culture segment, as usual, we discuss who needs friends and who we’d like to be friends with this week. The list is long, starting with Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul, and ending with Will Smith – with a whole lot in between. It’s a must hear! As always, check us out on IG/Twitter @tayfpodcast or send us an email at tayfpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Want a man just like she has? Ask her what her exact prayer was, and you too can have a man just like him! Or at least that’s what social media would leave you to believe. Lately, we’ve been inundated with women asking Ciara, Nicole Ari Parker, and Yvonne Orji what their specific prayers were to get the man of their dreams. Is this really a thing? We know that God hears all and that he answers prayers, but are we starting to act like good men are just a magical spell away? On this week’s episode hear our thoughts on this trend. Plus, in our pop culture segment this week, we discuss why Tommie, of LHHATL fame, and Sheree Whitfield need friends. Plus, you’ll hear why one of us wants to be friends with Lil’ Duval. Thank you for listening! Check us out on IG/Twitter @tayfpodcast!

This week’s episode is a juicy one and caused quite the debate. How involved should you get in your friend’s romantic relationship and what are appropriate boundaries? This conversation was prompted by (SPOILER ALERT) Molly’s interference with Nathan on the season finale of Insecure. Is it possible to go too far as a friend in an attempt to protect your friend? Here our varying thoughts on the subject. Also, in who needs friends in pop culture this week, Rihanna is definitely #friendgoals and what’s with Tyson Beckford and is disrespectful behavior of Kim K?! Thanks for listening! You can find us on social media @tayfpodcast (IG/Twitter).

Most of us are young enough to remember the Brady Bunch. They made having a blended family look so cool. But is that reality. This week we, along with our special guest, Kevin and Keedie, take a look at the ups, downs, and all-around craziness of life in a blended family. Our guests open up and share what it’s like to bring a new spouse around their kids and the kids’ reaction to the new spouse. We also talk about how to handle the exes who still are very present because of their parental status. There’s no stone left untouched and our guests get candid! As always, we appreciate you! Check us out on social media @tayfpodcast or send us an email for advice, show topic or general feedback at tayfpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

When is enough, enough? That’s the question we ask on today’s podcast. This week we discuss a question that was posed to the #belleoftheburbs, Demetria L. Lucas, on her IG page related to a woman, who in response to a husband’s (albeit) rude relative, was very crass in her reaction. Michelle Obama famously said, "When they go low, we go high." This woman did not do that. Hear our take on what we’d do in this situation. Also, what characteristics make an ideal wife? As always, we discuss who needs friends this week in pop culture and we unanimously agreed that it’s Wanda Smith, from the Frank Ski morning show. Katt Williams delivered an old fashion roasting that was so bad her husband had to step to him. LOL Thanks for listening. Find us on the web @tayfpodcast (IG/Twitter).

This week on the podcast, we’re going to recap this week’s episode of Insure ‘High-Like’. I think every agrees, this has been the best episode this season. It was absolutely hilarious! The ladies attend Beychella and it did not disappoint. From taking Molly to getting tased, we review and discuss it all! And… #spoileralert… Lawrence is back! Plus, what can we say, it’s been a crazy week in pop culture. Serena, Cardi/Nikki, Faith/Mary?, Mac Miller (RIP). It’s almost too much to digest. Thanks for listening. You can find us on IG/Twitter @tayfpodcast or email us at tayfpodcast@gmail.com.

We’ve all heard the saying, ‘Birds of a Feather Flock Together’. Is this really a thing? Can who a person chooses to surround themselves with turn you off? If a person’s friend has a certain personality trait, does that mean they do too? On today’s podcast, we chat about how a person’s friend can shape your opinion about that individual. Also, we received a DM about forgiveness. Hear our thoughts on forgiveness and moving on. Would you be able to forgive someone who has caused irreversible harm to you? Hear how one woman did and our thoughts on that. Finally, in pop culture news, this week is all positive because we only WANT to be friends with folks this week. Listen to hear what our favs are doing. Want to get in on the conversation? Send us a DM @tayfpodcast IG/Twitter or send an email to tayfpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode of the TAYF Podcast, we discuss our new favorite show, Love Is…, on the OWN Network. Love Is, created by Mara Brock Akil, is loosely based on her love story with husband, Salim Akil. Listen as we share what we like about the show, characters, and whether we believe love happens like this. We definitely talk about what's happened in the show, so if you haven't seen it yet and plan to watch, here's our official #spoileralert notice. Of course we're talking about Aretha's funeral! As always, you chat with us on social media @tayfpodcast (IG/Twitter) or shoot us an email at tayfpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Want to know what the ladies of TAYF podcast think about certain topics? You don't want to miss this episode. This week we each came up with 15 random questions to ask each other. You'll be surprised to learn which TAYF member would be a dancer and who we'd rather date, marry, or kill. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording this episode. Check us out on social media at @tayfpodcast on IG/Twitter or check out the webpage theyaintyourfriends.com. Thanks for listening!

She said yes! That's the famous exclamation we hear each time someone proposes to their special someone and they accept. But, what about those times when she doesn't want to say yes? What should she say when there are lights, cameras, social medial feeds, and all of her closest friends and family there and her answer is no? What would you do in that scenario. Would you say yes and wait until you're in private to say no. Do you say no and endure the embarrassment that's sure to follow for you both? The ladies of TAYF discuss this topic on this week's episode. Also, of course we must take a look at what's happening in pop culture; what's up with Ray J's hat? And what's wrong with LeBron's trolls?! As always, we appreciate our listeners. If you have a show topic or a question you'd like us to answer, sent it to tayfpodcast on IG/Twitter. Or, you can send an email to tayfpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Pose, Pose, Pose! This week we're diving into what was our favorite summer show, Pose! Pose takes a look at the NY city Ballroom culture in the late 1980's. We dive into what we loved about the show, our favorite characters and why you need to watch this On-Demand this weekend. Listen to our review and let us know what you think. Plus, congrats to King James for opening his iPromise school this week; Millennials are paving their own way to stardom; and Kid Fury, along with Lena Waithe, will be developing a new show for HBO. As always thanks for listening! You can find us on IG/Twitter: @tayfpodcast or theyaintyourfriends.com.

It's Friday! And we're back with another episode of TAYF podcast. This week we're just dishing the dirt on everything in pop culture, specifically all of the craziness that's currently happening on Instagram! Hear our thoughts on this 50/Floyd drama, Faith and Stebie, what happened to Lawrence?!, Karruce, R. Kelly, and more! As always, we appreciate you for listening. You can find us on IG/Twitter @tayfpodcast or on the web at theyaintyourfriends.com. Bye!

We're back! TAYF's summer break is over and we're back to pick up where we left off. This week we're talking about what happens to those secrets you once shared now that the friendship is over? Are all bets off and everything is fair game? Or, is there honor in holding on to those secrets, even if the friendship is no more? We examine all of that in this week's episode. In pop culture this week, it's been a while, so we're trying to catch-up on the craziness that's been happening. There are a few people who need friends this week: Michael Epps is a hater, Azealia Banks, and Papoose. Also, it's been a long time coming, but we're going to add Lil Duval to our friend list. Thanks for listening! Don't forget, you can find us on social media @tayfpodcast on IG/Twitter or theyaintyourfriends.com.

Should you ever borrow money from a romantic partner? And if you do, what does it mean for the status of your relationship? Does it become a gift? Is it a loan? And should the terms of payment be any different than if someone else loaned the money? The ladies of TAYF, along with a special guest discuss this topic. Also, in who needs friends this week, we take a look at Permit Patti and why she's hating so much. And, we dive into the new FX series, Pose. As always, we appreciate our listeners. Check us out on social media @tayfpodcast and theyaintyourfriends.com. Thanks for listening!

We knew it was coming and it's finally landed… the joint album by The Carters, better known as Jay-Z and Beyoncé. The Carters dropped their much-anticipated joint venture, Everything is Love, and the ladies of TAYF take this week's episode to review, dissect and dive into this piece of art. Hear what we love and dislike about this album. Also, in who needs friends this week, we dish about the BBW- the OG cast, RHOP and why people think it's okay to judge Idris Elba's finance. As always, check us out on IG and Twitter @tayfpodcast and the website, theyaintyourfriends.com. Thanks for listening!