Around The Way Curls

Ep 130.Comparison is the Thief of Joy

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shanti has a major meltdown & JoJo calls her dramatic while Antoinette calls her a hater. Antoinette also grapples with the notion she may or may ...

Ep 129. Love is Just a Feeling

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shanti walked into a glass door. Antoinette prepares for vax #2. They argue over Allen Iverson (again) and interestingly enough, Adam Levine. Shanti a...

Ep 128. Big Pimpin'/Should Men Pay for Everything?

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Z regrets Big Pimpin. We don't. Game of Thrones is getting really real. Does Khloe Kardashian deserve empathy and grace? Should men be paying for ...

Ep 127. Are You Satisfiable?

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shanti grieves the loss of a friend while Antoinette realizes she lives in a social bubble. Together, we single handily disprove Dr. ...

Ep 126. The High Life (420 Edition)

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we record on the 420 Holiday! Shanti falls deeper into languish over dinosaurs' existence and Game of Thrones while Antoinette...

Ep 125. AmeriKKKa, Nick Cannon, Usher & the Revoking of Black Cards

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are joined by the dope hosts of The Oprah Rose Show. We discuss, America still Americkkka-ing, Nick Cannon’s seed being strong A...

Ep 124. Lil Nas X, Easter Sunday + Teaching Kids How To Love You

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we react to Lil Nas X's newest viral release "Montero" while Antoinette shares her interpretation of Easter Sunday. Inspired by an I...

Ep123. Derrick Jaxn, Saweetie, & Body Dysmorphia

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We cover all things in this episode. What's happening at the border? Are our social justice activities stealing from us? Why is Derrick Jaxn so nutty?...

Ep 122. A Candid Convo with CEO Maori Holmes

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For women's history month we wanted to highlight some women in our lives that inspire us. We sit down with Maori Holmes: curator, film maker, writer a...

Ep 121. Your Beef is My Beef

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shanti and Antoinette talk Meghan and Harry, Cuomo and cancel culture, & loyalty loyalty loyalty. Join UsGeneral Inquiries: Conta...

Ep 120. The Black Messiah

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down compound vs simple interest. We talk D'Angelo, Method Man giving out filthy sex. And then get into capitalism, socialis...

Ep 119. One Drop ft. Dr. Yaba Blay

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by the great Dr. MamaYaba. Dr. Yaba Blay is a scholar-activist, public speaker, and cultural consultant whose scholarship, work and pra...

Ep 118. Valentine's Day Happened ft. Jade of All Jades

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shanti is sick! Or maybe she was just sick of me.... but Jade, of the great @jadeofalljades , Jade&XD & Gettin Grown filled in and we had a go...

Ep. 117 Joyful Solitude or Whateva...

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we share our reviews of the highly anticipated Netflix movie Malcolm and Marie, our concern over the Gorilla Glue lady, and ou...

Ep 116. Happy Hood Music ft. Armani White

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we kick the first week of Black History month off with recording artist and Philly Native Armani White. Together we talk the stock market,...

Bonus- Black History Trivia- What's Freedom To You? ft Armani White

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

*Bonus Episode* We are joined by Philly's own, Armani White. Artist, Rapper, Creator, Musician who went from writing bars about Disney movies to being...

Ep 115. I Feel Most In Love With Myself When....

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Shanti reminisces on jumping rope and addresses her poverty mindset, while Antoinette shares her dismay with everyone looking the same and h...

Ep 114. Lovecraft Country SPOILER ALERT!!

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, to Shanti's annoyance, Antoinette discovers Jonathan Majors. We spend a healthy amount of time discussing sex with him and how...

EP 113. Heaux Tales

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 113 Antoinette considers bussin' it, while Shanti experiences her second childhood. Together, we dive into art of spitting on it and Jazmin...

Ep 112. F*ck Them Goals

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On our first episode of 2021 Antoinette's SD card fails her, so we have to resort to using audio from Zoom. (It's so upsetting). We get back into the ...

Ep 111. Happy New Year

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shanti and I discuss what we are bringing into the new year and also what we are leaving behind. Happy new year yall. We hope you are safe, socially d...

Ep 110. An Around The Way Christmas

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 110 after a week of being apart, we catch up. Shanti discusses biracial privilege and its relationship to eco-styler gel. Antoinette realiz...

Ep 109. Dealing with Addiction ft. Ben Jadaka

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 109. Shanti wasn't able to join us this week but guest favorite, Ben Jadaka filled in for her. Together, we discuss Antoinette reconnecting...

Ep 108. Are You Betraying Yourself?

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Antoinette & Shanti discuss oral hygiene, All About the Benjamins being one of the greatest songs of all time, a potential Lil Ki...

Ep 107. Age Aint Nuthin But A Number

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Shanti makes trash macaroni and cheese (again) while Antoinette reflects on being quarantine ugly, and together we stan over J...

Ep 106. Gratitude During Difficult Times

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about finding gratitude even when things are rough. Join us. Shop Love Lavender Shea & use code: Around for 25% off!https://www....

Ep 105. Random Around The Way "Q + A"

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Shanti commits to surfing, a new slow T.V series and staying in the house while Antoinette is manifesting, feeling her hair cut...

Ep104. A Year Without Sex ft. Ben Jadaka

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 104 Antoinette goes dark for the winter, while Shanti falls into a rabbit hole of Ancient Egypt. We are joined by special guest and loyal l...

Ep 103. Power to the MF People

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking about the election yall. How could we not? POWER TO THE MF PEOPLE. Shop Love Lavender Shea & use code: Around for 15% off!https://w...

Ep 102. Why You Want To See A Good Man with A Broken Heart?

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Antoinette shares the difficulty of setting boundaries, and future haircuts + shares a new list of rapid-fire questions. While...

Ep 101. What Happened to Men Begging? ft. Clint Coley

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back with our 101st episode. We are joined by the one and only Clint Coley who is no stranger to the podcast. Together, we discuss Ayesha Cu...

Ep 100. Keeping It 100 ft. Renita + Ravon

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's our 100th episode! Together, we share our journey of creating the ATWC's podcast. Why we started, what it takes to keep it going, & what hop...

Ep 99. The Reformed F*ck Boy ft. Dennis Allen

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For updates this week, Antoinette shares her most recent injury + the revelations that came with it, while Shanti makes plans to head to the country a...

Ep 98. Sexual Exploration ft Aja of ChokesnGags

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 98, we sit down with special guest Aja of Chokes and Gags. Antoinette shares her preparation for her new job, Shanti talks waves of sadness...

Ep 97. The Social Dilemma

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Shanti shares important news about her business while Antoinette considers a new job offer. Together we discuss, The Emmys, who...

Ep 96. Dating: Securing the Bag vs Gold Digging ft. Rene & Joy

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 96, since last week was all politics, we decided to lighten it up a bit. This week we are joined by the fabulous, entrepreneurial, & go...

Ep 95. The Ballot or The Bullet? ft. Salaah Muhammed

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Ep. 95. it's all politics as usual! This week we sit down with activist and content creator Salaah Muhammad of Salaah's Corner. As we all prepare ...

Bonus Ep. Fellas, Do Better at Foreplay (Advice from a F*ck Boy Collab)

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Clint and Lou bring on the Around The Way Curls Shanti and Antoinette and they are discussing warming up the oven before you go to wo...

Ep. 94 Unashamed with Eryn Amel

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 94, we sit down with writer and entrepreneur Eryn Amel of Erynamelism. Together, we discuss Jazmine Sullivan's new single, Lost One, the pa...

Ep 93. Ain't Nobody Praying for Me

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shanti feels less terrified of homeschooling while Antoinette revisits the "Blueprint" album and feels it on a deeper level. Together...

Ep 92. Security vs Growth

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 92, Shanti correlates mask-wearing to condom usage while Antoinette learns love isn't transactional. We discuss Justin Timberlake offering...

Ep 91. WAP WAP WAP

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

* Forgive us. The audio quality is not the greatest because we had to use a zoom meeting to record. We have fixed our equipment and will have it toget...

Bonus Ep. Don't Have Sex If You Not Staying the Night ft. Clint and Lou

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We were fortunate to collaborate with the hella dope Clint and Lou of the hella dope podcast, Advice from a F*ck Boy. We are talking thot bags, phanto...

Ep 90. Black A$$ Beyonce is King

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 90, we offer a light-hearted episode filled with: prayers by the water, delicious salad dressing recipes, claiming our whoop-ass teams, que...

Ep 89. Critiquing Cancel Culture

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 89, Shanti laments over the uncertainty of school openings while Antoinette may be creating a new hobby called "protest + chill". Together,...

Ep 88. There Will Be Blood ft. Rosco Spears

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 88, Shanti vaguely describes how she is going through them changes like a young Octavia Butler in her prime, while Antoinette intentionally...

Ep 87. Entanglement

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We return after a series of unfortunate events but still we rise! Antoinette navigates her new reality as she manages being laid off, white girls slid...

Ep 86. We're Back

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 86, return after a one-week hiatus to talk about everything under the sun including Antoinette feeling fragmented and slightly canceled in ...

Ep 85. Liberation Without Our LGBTQ+ Family is NOT Liberation

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 85 we are joined by special guests Nico, Desiree and Ilya. Together we describe our collective imaginings of liberation through the recogni...

Ep 84. The Work within "The Work"

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 84, we explore the ways in which we personally internalize patriarchy, homophobia, and the projection of whiteness. Inspired by a close fri...

Ep 83. Being a Black Man in America ft Nas, Rich & Salaah

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 83, we decided to halt our regularly scheduled program out of respect for the life of George Floyd. Currently, global protests demanding ju...

Ep 82. Disassociation Is A Thing

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 81, Shanti takes on Politics as Usual and admits she may need herbs to control her crazy. Antoinette shares new love for the trampoline and...

Ep 81. Rethinking Infidelity

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Ep. 81 Shanti shares a new pet peeve and Antoinette breaks her vegan fast. Together, we react to Tracey Ellis’s new song (chile…) and dive into...

Ep 80. Mama Said Knock You Out

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 80, we recount our Mother's Day weekends and share our thoughts on the Jill Scott and Erykah Badu Verzuz battle. We also discuss the many h...

Ep 79. White People Won’t Save You (Neither Will Squirting)

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 79. we return with many realizations: Shanti is an Instagram shoe hoe, Antoinette realizes we are all entitled S.O.Bs, Karen will remain as...

Ep 78. Waiting To Exhale ft. Jade & XD

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 78 is a special one! After a long controversy and a lot of shaming, Shanti has finally watched the movie “Waiting to Exhale”. There is no ...

Ep 77. Brown Sugar vs Voodoo

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 77, Antoinette shares how she danced away the sadness this week while Shanti shares her disdain for Marvel’s “End Game”. Together, w...

Ep 76. Questions To Ask To Fall In Love

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 76, we aim to fall deeper in love by asking each other the “36 Questions That Lead to Love” when things don’t go as planned. Shanti a...

Ep 75. Shooting The Shit

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we mark a full month in quarantine! Have we gone crazy yet?! Together, we shoot the sh*t. We catch up on our routines, movies we are w...

Ep 74. Tiger the KANG

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we go into our 3rd week of quarantine with nothing but uncertainty ahead, we share our most recent revelations. Shanti considers turning to psyched...

Ep 73. Capitalism-This Sh*t Aint Sustainable

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s day 11 of social distancing/ the quarantine and we begin to investigate the harder questions of life: Is Shanti really in love with Regina and ...

Ep 72. Corona Virus Sh*t is Getting Real

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we hunker down, discuss Covid-19 and share our quarantine updates. Shanti thinks this is it, while Antoinette trusts that huma...

Ep 71. Positive Vibes Only ft. Chi & Nas

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 71, we are joined by half of the men that make up PVO Global (Positive Vibes Only Global). After Antoinette had the time of her life at the...

Ep 70. Exploring the Erotic

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 70, we begin with Shanti tapping into her inner Larry David while Antoinette may have found some answers to her recent health mysteries. In...

Ep 69. Pleasure Principals

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Antoinette shares a recent health scare (hold her in prayer) while Shanti focuses on far more shallow matters such as new ha...

Ep 68. Being Alone vs. Being Lonely

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Shanti asks us to imagine a world where men (and their penises) ovulate, while Antoinette shares her dismay around the design ...

Ep 67. F*ck That Valentine

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we announce our first live show at The Roots Picnic May 30! Shanti talks about her fetish with lace front weaves while Antoi...

Ep 66. Dear Kobe...

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 66, we share our NYC artsy jawn activities and share our opinions on Jlo & Shakira’s Super Bowl halftime show. For our main topic, we...

Ep 65. What Are Your Intentions?

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 65, Shanti & Antoinette are reunited at last. Join us as we discuss long-term goals versus daily intention settings, what ours are, and...

Ep 64. Latinx Identity ft. Dashira Harri

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shanti sits with Dashira Harris who is a Peabody-award-winning multi-media journalist and entrepreneur based in Panama. Join us as we...

Ep 63. Surviving "Survivor's Guilt" ft. Julia Mallory

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Shanti is joined by poet and author Julia Mallory. Together, we talk about her journey with grief after losing her father unexpectedly at th...

Ep 62. Ghana Year of the Return Recap

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! In episode 62 Shanti and Antoinette catch up on each other's lives since their two-week hiatus. Shanti talks about ringing in the new year...

Happy Holidays

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holidays y'all. We are taking a break but will be back with brand new content January 9th. Tune in then : ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Ep 61. Black Capitalism

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Shanti shares her birthday celebrations while Antoinette battles the flu and prepares for her trip to Ghana. Tis the season ...

Ep 60. Arguing Over Queen & Slim

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 60, Antoinette returns from Bronchitis with a new perspective on life while Shanti celebrates her upcoming Jesus year. For our main topic, ...

Ep 59. When They Go Ghost Ft. Tsehaitu

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 59, Shanti is joined by Tsehaitu while Antoinette recovers from bronchitis. Shanti shares how she ruined the mac and cheese for Thanksgivin...

Ep 58. Thanksgiving Break

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving to all the curls from around the way. We'll be back with a full episode next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Ep 57. How Did You Learn To Love

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 57, Antoinette prepares herself for a white Thanksgiving while Shanti's only update is a new winter jacket. Together we share our love for ...

Ep 56. The Ex Files

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 56 your girls are together sharing updates on our holiday plans, our opinions on T.I's most recent parental failure, & discussing our s...

Ep 55. An Ode to Love Jones

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 55, we talk about Holiday woes, Popeye's chicken sandwiches that taste like Shwarma, and being emotionally imbalanced. We dedicated the top...

Ep 54. Don't Be Scurred Ft. Jade Of All Jades

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 54, Antoinette is joined by the great Jade of All Jades. They discuss being conflicted about Tyler Perry, ignoring Kanye West despite knowi...

Ep 53. We Gettin Married Or Nah?

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 53, we cover the union we didn't know we needed of Drake's dad and reality star Queen Tiffany Pollard. We also discuss Gina Rodriguez's rec...

Ep 52. One Year Down

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mama, we made it! It’s our 52nd episode! Our baby podcast is officially a year old! In the mood of celebration, we recap Antoinette’s birthday wee...

Ep 51. Guess Who's Back?

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Guess who's back?! Shanti returns from her hiatus and jumps back in the ring with Antoinette. In this week's episode, we discuss how to have difficult...

Ep 50. Body Image Ft. Naana And Obie

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 50, Antoinette is once again joined by the good folks at @workbaepod to discuss all things body image. It's really just that simple. Join u...

Ep 49. Forgiving Even When They Aren't Sorry ft. Naana & Obie

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 49, Antoinette is again joined by Nanaa and Obie from WorkBaePod where they discuss forgiveness. Antoinette talks about how her view on for...

Ep 48. In Defense Of Dave Chappelle ft Naana & Obie

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 48, we are joined by special guest hosts, Naana & Obie from the "WorkBae" podcast. After some pleasantries, we dive into dissecting can...

Ep 47. Shanti & Sable Step Out On Faith

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 47 Shanti talks all things Sable. She discusses her new role as sole owner of The Sable Collective and how she is channeling some of her ga...

Ep 46. Bali Recap!

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 46, Antoinette recaps her recent trip to Bali. She fills us in on how to prepare for a 33-hour long flight, all the must-see spots, must-do...

Ep 45. You've Got The Green Light

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all know what our reg flags are, right? We're ALWAYS talking about what we don't want and how saying "No" is a thing. But we almost never talk abou...

Ep 44. Etiquette Of Dating

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 44, Antoinette shares her recent intimate time with Dave Chapelle and Shanti confesses her obsession with Stranger Things. As we jump into ...

Ep 43. Red Light Special

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 43, Shanti shares her excitement for the debut of Melina Matsouskas first film "Queen and Slim" and Antoinette implores us to put the q-tip...

Ep 42. Petty Peeves

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 42, we start with Antoinette talking about starving herself in healthy increments and Shanti updates us all on The Sable Collective opening...

Ep 41. Show Love Sis

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 41, we start off with Shanti's plead for help from our listeners, Antoinette leaving the country, and Philly's finest film festival. The ma...

Ep 39. PorNo?

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 39,we get it poppin' with porn! We reflect on our relationship with pornography and consider the good and bad of America's favorite enterta...

Ep 38. My Ariel Is Black

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 38, we begin with Shanti discussing her spiritual link to Beyonce, Antoinette asks for prayers for her passport, and for the first time bot...

Ep 37. Beauty Is Her Name

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 37, we take it back to our roots...literally. As requested by our listeners, we rehash the good ol' days of bloggin' and beauty which ATWC'...

Ep 36. Oh! You're Dating Her Too?

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 36, we talk about dating and whether or not we're doing it wrong. Single Antoinette discusses her current dating situation while Shanti ref...

Ep 35. Daddies & Zaddies

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 35, we celebrate Father’s Day! We explore the role our father’s played in our lives, discuss the difference between Daddies and Zaddies...

Ep 34. Family Feud Ft. Celestine Henry - Allen

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In ep 34, Antoinette is joined by her older sister @celestinerae where they discuss the complexities of their complicated relationship and offer advic...