Best Jean Card Podcasts (2024)

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Is It Weird To Send A Holiday Card As a Single Person? feat. Qween Jean 36:23

9d ago36:23

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This week Michelle and Jordan are honored to be in conversation with costume designer, co-founder / co-conspirator of Black Trans Liberation, and Adulting kindred spirit, Qween Jean. Jordan “No Regrets Carlos” tells the tale of younger Jordan capturing the attention of a Hollywood bombshell, beyond college parties and her first taste of Alize, Mich…

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Should I Date Someone Who Still Lives with Their Parents? feat. The Illustrious Blacks 1:06:45

2d ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Live at the Bell House, Jordan and Michelle turn UP as they welcome ICONS of the highest order, Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks, The Illustrious Blacks! Michelle prompts a discussion on 'Yo Mama' jokes and the genre’s forgotten (aka cringe) pop culture moments, Jordan arrives to the chat with an Adulting question for Michelle who serves a WIN-WIN so…

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Truth Tellers In The Room (with Asha Dahya) 43:48

36m ago43:48

43:48

This week, we’re talking about repro. Again. Because somehow politicians and pundits still don’t understand that it’s not just about abortion – although abortion rights are critical. It’s also about birth control, IVF, and all of the other potentially life-saving procedures that are on the chopping block this year. Some of us may have been surprise…

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Haircuts and Healthcare (with Amanda Zurawski) 50:03

7d ago50:03

50:03

*Content warning: pregnancy loss* The Suburban Women Problem is back! We've missed catching up about the news and sharing our conversations with amazing guests, so we're so excited to be back with you for Season 5. This week, Red Wine & Blue Founder Katie Paris is filling in for Amanda Weinstein. Katie, Jasmine and Rachel chat about all the news fr…

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What Do You Do with Jealousy? feat. Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter 1:00:19

16d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

It’s an Adulting Homecoming at the Bell House when Jordan and Michelle bring it in with four-time Grammy-winning rapper / NYT best-selling author / co-founder of The Roots (THAT PART!), Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter. Jordan walks back in time to the fateful night he met his man crush in a bar (DENZEL!!!), in the midst of mistaken identity Michelle …

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Heather Cox Richardson Live at the City Club 50:05

13d ago50:05

50:05

Last month, Heather Cox Richardson appeared live at the City Club of Cleveland to speak about her new book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America. With her was Katie Paris, the founder of Red Wine & Blue. As Heather reminds us, the past doesn't repeat itself; it rhymes. To understand today's political landscape, we must understand how …

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I Don’t Like My BFF’s Bae, Is It Possible to Get Along? feat. Dylan Marron 47:29

23d ago47:29

47:29

Live from Brooklyn’s Bell House, Michelle and Jordan welcome Ted Lasso writer, actor, and podcast host of Conversations with People Who Hate Me, Dylan Marron. Jordan reflects on his adulting journey from BC (before Costco) to his present 40s form (doomsday pantry as the new stunting and flossing), Michelle shows her earliest receipts for preparedne…

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Bonus Episode: The Cost of Extremism with @JoJoFromJerz 31:24

22d ago31:24

31:24

As Season 2 of The Cost of Extremism draws to a close, we're excited to bring you a final bonus episode. Today, we're joined by @JoJoFromJerz for an in-depth conversation about three stories that are particularly relevant today. First, we have author Seyward Darby from episode 5, The Crunchy Mom to Alt-Right Pipeline. During our interview about whi…

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Is It Too Soon to Meet Them in Paris after Two Months of Dating? (Relatable!!!) feat. Norah Jones 57:48

30d ago57:48

57:48

This week, Michelle and Jordan welcome a bucket list guest to the Bell House stage—the icon, the symbol, the legend, Grammy-awarded singer-songwriter, Norah Jones [AIRHORN!!!]. Jordan shares a harrowing story that sparks a family debate over the diff between a pet and a pest, Michelle recounts the dramatic transformation of her eccentric roommates …

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The Crunchy Mom To Alt-Right Pipeline 1:05:50

27d ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Crunchy moms and trad wife online content may seem innocent, but when you take a closer look, you start to see evidence of white-power ideology and conservative radicalization. So what happens when you go so far left that you end up alt-right? In this episode of The Cost of Extremism, we’ll take a deep dive into the crunchy mom to alt-right pipelin…

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How Do I Get Over Imposter Syndrome? feat. Julian Shapiro-Barnum 48:58

1M ago48:58

48:58

Live at the Bell House BK, Jordan and Michelle welcome internet sensation and host of the super viral "Recess Therapy," Julian Shapiro-Barnum (hold for applause!). Michelle’s toddler turns the tables when he R-E-A-D-S her during bedtime stories, Jordan perfectly times his edible kicking in to deliver his thesis on country music’s BLACK origins (FAC…

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Turning Point USA: The Alt-Right Radicalization Of Young Men 49:37

30d ago49:37

49:37

On college campuses across the country, Turning Point USA is radicalizing a new generation of conservative extremists in an attempt to mobilize young Republican voters and build an alt-right movement backed by billionaire donors and political insiders. These alt-right extremists are wrapped in a neat package, presented as polished frat boys wearing…

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The Song That Got Away! feat. Vanessa Williams and Jillian Hervey 1:03:14

1M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Live from Brooklyn, Michelle and Jordan bow down to Black Hollywood Royalty, mother / daughter ICONS of the stage / screen, Jillian Hervey of "Lion Babe" and THE Vanessa Williams. Jordan delivers a convincing reason for NOT working with male trainers (i.e., unconfirmed whereabouts on Jan. 6), Michelle tells a cautionary tale for the front row seats…

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PragerU: Coming To A School Near You 26:44

1M ago26:44

26:44

Across the country, conservatives are looking to overhaul K-12 public education with right-wing curriculums that contain misleading and inaccurate claims about slavery, racism, immigration, and LGBTQ+ history. In this episode of The Cost of Extremism, we’ll take a deep dive into the impact these curriculums have on public education, the harm they i…

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How Do I Tell My Parents I Want to Spend the Holidays Alone? feat. Sydnee Washington 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Sound ALL the air horns!!! Jordan + Michelle are back and LIVE AF at Brooklyn’s Bell House, and this week they welcome to the stage actor / comedian / friend of the pod, Sydnee Washington. Michelle receives a full-on flower shower when she arrives fresh with not one but SEVEN NAACP nominations, Jordan shares hilarious / unsettling moments from a re…

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The Growing Movement to Ban Books 37:39

1M ago37:39

37:39

In recent years, book banning has become an organized movement backed by right-wing organizations, politicians, and conservative donors. Under the guise of ‘parental rights,’ books centering on LGBTQ+ characters and people of color are being disproportionately targeted, putting both our democracy and free speech at risk. In this episode of ‘The Cos…

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To Hang Or Not To Hang My Partner’s Trash Art? feat. Raquel Willis 54:02

2M ago54:02

54:02

Michelle and Jordan hit ALL the corners this week with author, activist, journalist, and media strategist, Raquel Willis. All is illuminated when Jordan (literal adult) reveals an early childhood hero, Michelle discusses the nuances of making requests of the service industry (it hits a little different at home!), and Raquel shares what it’s like to…

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Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Anti-Abortion Healthcare Crisis 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

Crisis pregnancy centers present themselves as genuine healthcare facilities; however, their main goal is to discourage individuals from accessing certain healthcare options like abortion and contraceptives. These centers, a well-supported arm of the global anti-abortion movement, are rapidly expanding by using deceptive tactics, medical disinforma…

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My New Boyfriend's Dog is Truly the WORST—Do I Breakup!? feat. Tasha Smith 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

This week, Jordan and Michelle bring out their bedazzled tambourines for triple threat (actor, director, producer!!!), Tasha Smith! Michelle arrives fresh from the billing panic room after waking up to no internet (autopay has entered the chat), Jordan comforts Michelle by singing his sonorous house cleaning spiritual, and Tasha shares why acknowle…

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Meet The Press Secretary (with Karine Jean-Pierre) 50:15

2M ago50:15

50:15

Today we were honored to be joined by Karine Jean-Pierre! She’s the current White House Press Secretary, and she’s the first Black and the first openly LGBTQ person to hold that position. She chatted with us about reproductive rights, what it’s been like to break so many glass ceilings, and the wins (so many wins!) from the Biden-Harris administrat…

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You Can Talk About My Personal Life But Not My Private Life! feat. Nicole Bus 54:16

2M ago54:16

54:16

Michelle and Jordan head to Holland to get personal and just a little “private” when they are joined by Dutch singer / songwriter / artist without borders / baker of exquisite breads / friend, Nicole Bus! Jordan is inadvertently unmasked as a Karaoke King while giving Michelle her flowers for hosting yet another epic house party, Michelle advises a…

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We Go High With Love (with Rep. Sara Jacobs) 46:41

2M ago46:41

46:41

We know from both statistics and personal stories that representation matters. Whether it’s people of color, LGBTQ folks, or young women running for office, it’s crucial to our democracy that everyone’s voice is heard. And fighting for our values doesn’t mean we don’t "go high when they go low," it means we fight disinformation and fear with facts …

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AN ASS THAT CAN SWALLOW YOU WHOLE AND OTHER WANTS AND WISHES feat. Danielle Sanchez-Witzel 59:44

3M ago59:44

59:44

It’s a family affair this week as Jordan and Michelle warmly welcome esteemed executive producer / pizza machine / showrunner for "Survival of the Thickest," Danielle Sanchez-Witzel. Jordan passionately reviews parenting scenes from a Berkshires restaurant (are they ok?!), Michelle emphasizes that caretaking skills are not exclusive to parenting, a…

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Fearless Women Uplift Each Other (with Sophia Danner-Okotie) 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

Lately there’s been a surge of attacks on diversity - affirmative action was overturned by the Supreme Court, Harvard president Claudine Gay was forced out of her seat with people calling her “a diversity hire,” and anti-DEI bills are popping up all over the country. So this week, as we start Black History Month, we’re talking about attacks on dive…

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How Do I Tell My Mom to Stop Flirting with My Friends?! feat. Georgia Hardstark 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

This week, Michelle and Jordan bring it in with writer, actor, OG podcast host, a BOSS / also THEIR BOSS, Georgia Hardstark! While bonding over “vintage” grandma names, Jordan transports Michelle and Georgia to the fifth dimension when he chimes in from his own family tree with names that could ONLY come from the Mississippi Delta, Michelle’s twin …

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Planes, Vans, and Voting (with Tayhlor Coleman) 37:07

3M ago37:07

37:07

We’re only a month into 2024 but we already know that this November, our democracy depends on everyone coming together- all ages, all races, all genders. And just like other recent elections, we know we especially need young people to join in the fight. So this week, we’re talking to a young woman who uprooted her life in 2022 and started traveling…

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"Tickleball, Anyone?!" feat. Beth Stelling 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Jordan and Michelle serve up Adulting BTS when they pull back the curtain for writer / actor / comedian / Buckeye / international field hockey phenom, Beth Stelling. Michelle's fond memories spur an introduction to pickleball (or is it tickleball?!), new research suggests life expectancy in America has shifted—Jordan shares the good news (men are d…

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What's So Complicated About Consent? (with A'magine Goddard) 45:36

3M ago45:36

45:36

This week is the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade and it’s so disheartening to think that there are women alive today who celebrated that victory only to have it taken away from them. But although clearly the fight is never really over, we won those rights in the past and we can win them again in the future. Then we explore a little-known aspect of c…

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Are Women Really That Great? (Yes!!) feat. Sasheer Zamata 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

Michelle and Jordan take Black the night with comedian / actress / organ donor to the stars / selective history buff, and good friend, Sasheer Zamata. Jordan's kids have started doing an impression of him (which has daddy putting his phone away), Sasheer shares what makes New Orleans her go-to destination to refresh (Voodoo), and Michelle prompts a…

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Love, Not Lies (with Erin Reed) 45:53

3M ago45:53

45:53

We have an exciting announcement this week: The Suburban Women Problem just launched a Substack newsletter! It’s an opportunity for a deeper dive into each week’s topic and to share news, Troublemaker stories, pod videos, and more. To subscribe to our Substack, click here or search for “The Suburban Women Problem” on Substack.com. Our guest this we…

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School Moms to the Rescue! (with Laura Pappano) 46:25

4M ago46:25

46:25

We’re officially back in the swing of things here after the holidays and we’re jumping right into it with an interview about public schools. But first, our hosts Rachel Vindman, Amanda Weinstein, and Jasmine Clark catch up about the news. We recently passed the 3-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection and it’s upsetting to see how so many…

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Chew Gum and Save Democracy (with Jill Jonassen) 23:04

4M ago23:04

23:04

Happy New Year, everyone! 2024 is a big year but we are ready to go, inspired by the victories and amazing conversations we had in 2023. In this special New Year’s episode, the hosts are joined by Red Wine & Blue story producer Jill Jonassen to discuss the best guests and conversations we had last year, how we’re feeling about this year, and what g…

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Learn From The Past, Fight For The Future (with Ellen Cassedy) 47:20

4M ago47:20

47:20

This week we’re feeling inspired by the organizing work that women have done in the past, and ready to keep fighting for ourselves and the future. Our hosts shared their heartache over what’s happening to Brittany Watts in Ohio - a young Black woman who suffered a miscarriage at home and is now charged with a felony. These laws are terrifying and s…

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Extremists, Worry About Yourselves! (with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz) 44:16

4M ago44:16

44:16

We’ve been feeling heartsick this week over the woman in Texas who couldn’t get the abortion care she needed; first it was good news when a judge approved her request, then it was horrible news when the TX Attorney General threatened to prosecute her doctor and hospital. The same AG who has been accused of bribery and admitted to an extramarital af…

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Michelle & Jordan Talk Their Toxic Traits! feat. Dan Ahdoot 1:08:04

5M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

This week Jordan and Michelle are joined by FOP (friend of the pod) comedian / actor / auth-uh / podcast host / beloved surrogate sibling, the multi-talented Dan Ahdoot. Dan’s arrival prompts Jordan to shed his middle-child identity and lean into his other side (big brother feat. therapist cosplay), Dan shares his thoughts on radical honesty vs. fi…

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