Ten year old Maya and her dad, Jeremy, discuss major news events each week, hoping to inspire other families to discuss the big issues at their dinner tables, on their way to school or, frankly, whenever it works in their busy family lives. We examine a major event, ask questions of each other and hope to find some answers... and raise more questions!
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Motivator, Basketball Coach, Kai, Preston and Maya dad, Erika’s Hubby🦁🦁🦁🦁 Pack! This Podcast will dive into current events, feature professionals as guests, and give you some motivation to help you conquer the day! Please visit us www.coachjonwillis.com, follow us on ig @coach_jon_willis, @mo_minutes or on Twitter @CoachJ_Willis.
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Join stand-up comedians Kyle Ocasio and Karen Bergreen as they not so much tackle parenting issues but rather complain about them. Hear various perspectives with hilarious guests full of support and love for all the parents out there.
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Amy and Maya break it all down and celebrate general bad-assery through their Gen X lens. Animal Report! Concert Report! Approved/Denied! The Spirit of 77 is like a sleepover with your best friends but in podcast form.
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I'm Queen P, Author and Voice Acting Artist. Welcome to The Royal Affair Poetry Podcast. My intention through poetry in this podcast is to motivate, inspire, uplift and make you think about where you are in life, as well as how far you have grown throughout your life's journey. Sit back, relax and breathe, You have entered into The Royal Affair. Visit me on my website: www.queenppoetry.com
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Podcast by William and Neil Balme
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Anything from being a dad, software development to Pearl Jam and fartlek, we selfishly cover my interests and the interesting people I meet. Cover art photo provided by Scott Webb on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@scottwebb
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Send us a Text Message. Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be convicted of a crime and in this case he was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records... What does that even mean? What are the consequences? What does Trump do now? How did pundits spin the verdict and does this even matter to voters? We ask these questions an…
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Episode 195: Playing Golf With Strangers is Psychotic or 80s Dads Outside Staring Into the Distance
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This week Producer Tyler is busy being Captain Tyler, so the ladies are on their own. Amy and Maya kick the ep. off with a controversial take on art fairs. Amy has a weeds problem. There’s some serious garden talk going on here. Now we know why '80s dads were staring off into the distance. No one will steal Amy’s catalytic converter. Maya’s car is …
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Episode 194: Reading Rainbow Love, Poop Knife & Who is Mother?
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This week, Amy is remote from the cabin this week. Maya’s tennis elbow is clearing up thanks to doing stretchies and something called dry needling. Science! She highly recommends the Tria Women’s sports medicine orthopedics. Turns out it’s not just for professional athletes. Maya reviews the Netflix Reading Rainbow documentary “Butterfly in the Sky…
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Replay Episode- Th Comfort Of Dad by ~Queen P ~👑
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As Father's Day quickly approaches. Queen P will read her poem titled " The Comfort Of Dad." Let's take a moment to reflect with Queen P as she reads this touching short poem. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email: beckles13@hotmail.com
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S4-Episode 24: Mother's Little Blessing- My Baby Boy ~Queen P ~👑
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Queen P 's poem "Mother's Little Blessing-My Baby Boy" reflects on the growth ,bond, and love between mother and her young son. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the read.Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email: beckles13@hotmail.com
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Kerri Louise is back. Her twins are going to be seniors in college, but they’ve already built a man cave back home, and you’ll never guess where it is. The moms have A LOT to say about prom fashion. Worst mom is America’s most notorious puppy murderer. Stay For the last story —it’s insane.
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S4-Episode 23 "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" by Maya Angelou
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Queen P reads one of Maya Angelou's famous children's poem titled " Life Doesn't Frighten Me." No matter what obstacles you face in life, you will overcome them. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the reading. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email: beckles13@hotmail.com
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Episode 193: Let the Olympians Bang! or Is My Masseuse on the Front Lines in Ukraine?
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The ladies kick off the pod this week with some coffee talk. They have the same coffee order and no one understands it. Amy teaches us all about “The Air Conditioned City” AKA Duluth, MN. Maya doubts this is actually a city nickname. Maya gets nostalgic about spring break 1994 and the best pizza she’s ever had, Bella Pizza in Jenson Beach, Florida.…
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114: What's With The Weed? w/ Maya Ocasio
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Nepotism reigns as we welcome fitness enthusiast, creative artist, and aspiring journalist, Maya Ocasio. Even though she is Kyle's daughter, she has brutally honest about weed, the boundary between friend and parent, and she even has advice on how you can talk to YOUR kids! Straight wisdom from an 18 year old-Maya opens up about her thoughts on Wil…
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S4-Episode 22: Listener Appreciation Episode
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It's the listener appreciation episode, and in this episode, Queen P reads two of the most listened to poems this season. We at The Royal Affair, thank you for tuning in and your continued support. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the readings.Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email: beckles13@hotmail.com
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All We Could Eat: Red Lobster Goes Claws Up!
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Send us a Text Message. Beleaguered Red Lobster was once an innovator, bringing seafood to landlocked America. It expanded to 700 locations and is alleged to have gone bankrupt due to a misguided "All You Can Eat" shrimp promotion, but there is more to the story...and we cover it on this week's WNW!By Maya and Dad
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S4-Episode 21: "At One With Myself " ~Queen P ~ 👑
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In this episode, Queen P gets into her inner self and shares its beauty with her poem titled " At One With Myself." Sit back, relax, and enjoy the read. Music track accompanying the poem: Undecided World by Trevor Atkinson -Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email: beckles13@hotmail.com
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Kyle is on the road so Karen is joined by fan-favorite journalist Carrie Shane. Carrie gives an update on her gaslighting ex and you won't believe what it is!! She fiercely advocates for the return of the shoe horn Karen hates brunch. Our worst mom is a no-brainer. Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new po…
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Episode 192: Amy’s Mom Marsh is Back In: Young People, Your Potluck Game is Weak!
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The pod kicks off this week with the disappointing news that Amy’s mom, Marsh, isn’t joining as planned. Maya has suspicions she will appear before the end of the ep. Amy is at her cabin zooming in and Maya is just kickin’ it in the podcast studio. It’s the ladies' birthdays this week. They both decide 47 is kind of a meh birthday, so you should ju…
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Replay Episode in honor of Mothers: "Beautiful Is She" by ~Queen P ~👑
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As Mother's Day approaches, We here at The Royal Affair want to celebrate Mother. In this episode, Queen P reads her poem titled "Beautiful Is She." Sit back, relax, and enjoy the reading. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail.com
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Many Student Protestors Refuse to Speak to WNW!
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Send us a Text Message. Students protests are national news with students living in camps on many campuses. We decided that we would learn more about what they stood for and journeyed to Harvard and MIT to interview as many as we could. Instead, we found Harvard Yard closed to the public and the protestors impossible to access and then we found an …
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Episode 191: Zendaya Tennis Movie Review & Where is Our Burt Reynolds?
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This week is a tennis-heavy episode! Tennis Report: Maya has tennis elbow and has to take a tennis break. Sad! The ladies review the Prince pickleball collection for Target. Amy reviews the tennis movie “Challengers” starring Zendaya. Amy has a bone to pick with this movie. Maya reviews the Burt Reynold’s documentary, “I Am Burt Reynolds”. The gals…
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S4-EP 20: Perfect/Imperfect Love by Bob Marley
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In this episode of The Royal Affair, Queen P reads two quotes from the late, great Bob Marley. It's titled "Perfect, Imperfect Love." It's a reminder to us all that no one is perfect, but if we can accept the imperfections (excluding abusive) of our partners, we are able to truly and deeply love them more. "Sit back, relax, and let the words marina…
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Episode 190: Drugged Dog Magic Carpet Ride, New Taylor Swift Album & Everyone Should Come With a Spreadsheet
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This week Maya recounts a harrowing animal report involving her dog Harrison aka Buddy where he went from the brink of death to taking a “magic carpet ride”. Amy declares her love for the word neurodivergent. Amy has a baby sleepover with a real live baby. Amy reviews The Cheesecake Factory - you love it and hate it at the same time. The ladies exp…
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Replay Episode: "Self Love" by Author ~Queen P~ 👑
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The poem in this episode is titled "Self Love" from Queen P's first published book, "When The Mood Is Right A Poetry Journey." This poem reminds us that it is important to take the time to shower ourselves with love... Love Yourself.
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Ukraine, Israel, TikTok and Mike Johnson - How an Aid Bill Got Passed
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Send us a Text Message. For months, aid for Ukraine and Israel has languished in the House. Finally, House Speaker, Mike Johnson saw the light and agreed to let the House vote... what happened? Why now? And... why support Israel and Ukraine altogether? What difference does it make to the United States? We discuss this and more on WNW!…
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Kyle and Karen have. discovered the perfect Mother's Day Gift and it's a book. Author Katiedid Langrock shares her origin story and it doesnt disapoint. Karen is especially judgemental in the Worst mom segment and we all notice that French "birther" types are dumb as rocks.By Karen Bergreen and Kyle Ocasio
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Episode 189: Why Do You Need an Anvil…is There a Coyote Bothering You?
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Amy kicks off the ep. with some inspiring cadaver dog talk. Tennis Report: Maya has tennis elbow but won’t stop playing tennis. Why is everyone getting frozen shoulder? Maya recaps her work trip to horse country and recounts a rough journey home involving a really terrible Lyft driver. Also, what are those airline counter people typing? So.Much.Typ…
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In this episode, Queen P reads a short poem titled "Maybe" by an unknown author. The poem speaks about love and finding the right person.Enjoy the reading. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email: beckles13@hotmail.com
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30th Episode! Your Alternatives to Trump and Biden with... Many Guests!
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Send us a Text Message. For our 30th episode, we invited friends of the pod to present their alternatives to Trump and Biden and many guests did just that! Huge thanks to Uncle Michael Shinewald, Uncle Andrew Cohen, Cousin Alex Garfinkle, Dear friend of the pod Dara Grossman, Margaux "the Goose" Shinewald, Jason Merker, Uncle Zach Sheinberg and Jer…
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S4-Episode 19: Adjust Your Crown by ~Queen P ~👑
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In this episode, Queen P. reads her poem titled " Adjust Your Crown " from her poetry book "When The Mood Is Right A Rebirth."Be strong, rise up, and continue on, then proudly adjust your crown." [Excerpt from the poem]. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the reading. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail.com…
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Episode 188: Cowboy Carter Review & Party Drugs For Owls
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Special SOSS Easter edition! Amy makes a crepe cake and her house smells like farts from deviled eggs. Joanna Gaines is Amy’s queen and everything is coming up Texas! The ladies review Beyoncé’s new country album, Cowboy Carter. What’s in your baked potato bar? Animal Report: Flaco is riddled with pigeon herpes and little-known fact: rat poison is …
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Send us a Text Message. Beyonce ain't no grizzled old Willie Nelson (we do love Willie!) and she is shaking up country music! We discuss Texas Hold'em, Cowboy Carter and Beyonce's message about and to country music. So, hold onto your cowboy hats, folks, and call all the single ladies. We don't have Beyonce on the podcast, but maybe we have the nex…
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Episode 187: Snowmageddon Double Weather Boners & the Road House Reboot is Everything
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Snowmageddon 2024 has the double weather boners on high alert. Amy has a harrowing drive to SOSS Street, but nothing can stop the podcast. Maya wonders if Amy needs to move in for a SOSS sleepover until the storms are over. Amy makes a big mistake at Target. The ladies contemplate "What do men do in Target?". Maya is going to Keeneland racetrack’s …
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In this episode, Queen P reads her poem titled "In The Moment." "In the moment where there's nothing but peace aligned with the season, together as one."[Excerpt from the poem].Enjoy the reading. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail.com
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Episode 186: If it’s Good Enough for the Bahamas or I’m Your Trad Wife Baby
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Winter is back! Amy is back from visiting her son in Houston. Turns out young people have nice apartments now. No one has a dumpy first apartment anymore. Marsh takes an Uber for the first time! Fashion Report: Maya reviews Bog Core & Oscars fashion. Amy accuses Maya of creating all of the “Core” fashion trends. The ladies discuss “Trad Wives”. Tha…
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Season 4-Episode 17: "The Mountain" by Laura Ding-Edwards
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In this episode, Queen P. reads the poem " The Mountain" by Laura Ding- Edwards."It's okay to take a moment from an anxious, fractured mind. The world will not stop turning while you get realigned." [Excerpt from the poem]Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail.com
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Episode 185: Urban Air is a Suburban Nope, Oscar Picks, or What is Post Malone
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This week the ladies answer the question, “Are there still nuts teachers?” Amy shares her harrowing experience at a place called Urban Air. Maya reviews Oppenheimer. It’s Oscars night and predictions are made. News Flash: Amy hates the great Barbie speech. Also, a movie without a score is just a pain-in-the-ass guy in a turtleneck staring into spac…
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Season 4-Episode 16: The Bright Sunlight by ~Queen P ~👑
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In this episode, Queen P. reads her short poem titled "The Bright Sunlight" from her poetry book "When The Mood Is Right A Rebirth." This poem reflects on finding inner-peace. Sit back and relax and enjoy the reading of this short poem.
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The Changing Business of March Madness with Conor and Eamon!*
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Send us a Text Message. *(With apologies, Maya's audio cut out near the end!) Conor and Eamon are back on the pod! And, they were all too ready to talk about the big business and also the changing business that is college basketball! Players are getting paid! Female stars are smashing records! College superstars are staying in college longer! Fanta…
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Cynthia Kaplan (Cindy) bravely steps in to co-host while Kyle flies across the country. The moms draw all sorts of unsubstantiated conclusions about the Royal family. We give a shout out to Mom’s for Liberty, what it takes to be a good husband and the questionable wisdom of shtupping your cousin.By Karen Bergreen and Kyle Ocasio
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110: Don’t Drink the Bleach and Part 2 of the Parenting Pyramid w/ Jeannie Gaffigan
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The ladies get a nice surprise guest as Jeannie Gaffigan’s daughter briefly joins them to share some deep Gen Z insights. We talk parenting boundaries, consequences, and the joy of being bored. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week is a total twat, and Kyle ends on a story about a potty-trained pigeon.
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Episode 184: Gross SNL, Praise the Rat Hole & Como Zoo is Trash
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So many questions this week on the afternoon SOSS. What happened to the Indigo Girls in Nashville? Did Michael Stipe emerge fully formed from a New York subway station? Is he getting enough vitamins? It’s a balmy 70 degrees in MN in February. What the heck? Amy has a bone to pick with the word shirtsleeves. Also, she is very unhappy with SNL this w…
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Season 4-EP 15: Let The Rain Keep Falling by ~Queen P ~👑
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In this episode, Queen P reads her poem titled "Let The Rain Keep Falling." "So let the rain keep falling, its lullaby so sweet, Guiding me to places where my dreams and hopes shall meet."Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail.com
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Daylight Savings Time: Yawn... Why are we Doing this to Ourselves?
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Send us a Text Message. We need to catch up on our sleep and you might need to as well! Why? We lost an hour. Why do this to ourselves? Why have that one cranky and even dangerous weekend a year, where car accidents go up and people miss appointments? It is not because farmers need more time in their fields! It is because... well... listen to this …
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Episode 183: Pantsless "Windows 95 Man" or Did the CIA Write a Scorpions' Song?
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Internet clips rule the episode this week. The ladies discuss the Eurovision competition. They review a pantsless performance by EV contestant Windows 95 Man. Spoiler Alert: He is everything. NO RULES!!!!! How do you even watch Eurovision? Next, Amy and Maya gush on the IG clip featuring a kid with a “classic part” in the nativity play. May we all …
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Season 4 - Episode-14: I Cry by Tupac Shakur
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In this episode of The Royal Affair, Queen P reads the poem titled "I Cry" by the late Tupac Shakur. This short poem reflects on society being too busy to truly listen to or care about one another in stressful times. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail.com
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Send us a Text Message. Aren't we worried about inflation? Wait... maybe we... aren't? Is the economy in good shape or is it...not in such good shape? And, how does all of that affect the election? We are confused, but we work it out! Listen to the show to understand the confusion! And....Follow the show! And...Tell some friends as we embark on our…
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This episode starts off with a fan message and Kyle catching up with Karen who’s visiting California. The two talk skin care, the value of saying ‘no’, and other practical topics before making a sharp turn into fisting. You don’t want to miss what Karen calls her hoo-ha, and Kyle appropriately ends on a story about a man in Texas sticking antiques …
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Season 4-EP 13: "Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar
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Queen P reads the poem "Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar. In this poem, Mr. Dunbar uses the image of a caged bird to describe how he feels about his thoughts on life and his freedom.Enjoy the reading. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail.com
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Episode 182: Usher’s Halftime Show, 80s Educational Rap, & Trump’s Golden Shoes
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Amy returns from Florida and recounts her trip. It turns out cold weather really highlights Florida’s shortcomings. She’s really confused by all the fish shacks. So many fish shacks. She also randomly runs into her financial adviser who takes her to dinner at, you guessed it, a fish shack. Next, the ladies break down the Big Game Halftime Show feat…
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Ukraine, Republicans and the Death of Alexei Navalny
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Send us a Text Message. A somber episode - this week, after the house declined to support Ukraine, an emboldened Vladimir Putin continued to consolidate his power by killing his opponent, Alexei Navalny. We discuss the tragedy, the reactions among Russians and leaders in the two parties in the US. We also opine on the road ahead...…
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In celebration of Black History Month, Queen P reads Tupac Shakur's handwritten poem titled "Tell Mama." This poems message is about not judging a person solely by a mere glance. Dim the lights, sit back, relax, and enjoy the reading of this exceptional poem written by the late Tupac Shakur. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail…
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Episode 181: Soggy Donut Holes, “Big Game” Talk & Drug Dealer Gives Out Free Samples
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It’s “Big Game” weekend! Amy and Maya kick off the ep. with Big Game Half Time Show predictions. Listen we’re all watching for the commercials, right? The ladies speculate on Taylor’s SB schedule. No one is immune from jet lag. Amy is loving on the Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Show. Apparently, it was everything. Maya couldn’t find it on TV. Tracy Chap…
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Replay Episode: Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
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In this episode of The Royal Affair, Queen P will read Maya Angelou's famous poem titled "Still I Rise." Let's celebrate Black History Month together. Dim the lights,sit back, relax, and enjoy the reading. Audio Production by Nigel Beckles Email:beckles13@hotmail.com
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