On this week's episode, Ivy and Rhiana take a deep dive into the world of "Black Panther." They discuss the movie's representations of Africans and black Americans, the roles played by badass women of all kinds, and how Michael B. Jordan has us all out here thirsting. Wakanda Forever! Hosts: Ivy Onyeador and Rhiana Gunn-Wright Editor: Martine Powers Producer: Shahla Naimi Theme music: Taja Cheek

In this episode, Rhiana and Ivy talk about the challenges — and occasional joys — of interracial friendships and other types of "friendship across difference," and examine their own complicated history of making friends. Hosted by Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Edited by Martine Powers Production Help from Shahla Naimi Theme Music by Taja Cheek

Consider this a comprehensive, PhD-level seminar on Issa Rae's hit show Insecure, and the politics and complexities of Season Two. Hosts: Ivy Onyeador & Rhiana Gunn-Wright Producer: Martine Powers With Special Help from: Shahla Naimi Theme Music: Taja Cheek Music from this episode: --Girls of the Internet, "When U Go" --Jorja Smith, "Fine Line" --Kari Faux, "Fantasy" --Ravyn Lenae, "Unknown"

The Get is back! We've got a new season coming at you, with a lineup of episodes that we're excited to share. For this first return episode, Ivy and Rhiana (with a little help from Ivy's mom, Dr. Ume!) answer your burning questions : Why it happen? How it happen? And will it happen again? Hosts: Ivy Onyeador & Rhiana Gunn-Wright Producer: Martine Powers Theme Music: Taja Cheek Music from this episode: --Agatha Moses, "Nigerian Praises" --Daniel Wilson, "Wedding Daze" --Cardi B, "Foreva" --Fifth Harmony, ft. Ty Dolla $ign, "Work From Home" And here's that epic video of Mariah Carey doing the LEAST, which we love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4_M5VHoXhs

This episode is all about celebration: Rhiana got married, Ivy was the most fly bridesmaid ever, and we've reached the one-year anniversary of the podcast! We talk about the beautiful Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright and Ivy Onyeador Produced by: Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Edited by: Martine Powers Theme music by: Taja Cheek Music featured on this episode: "September," by Earth Wind & Fire "Int'l Players' Anthem (I Choose You)" by Outkast "Stay With You" by John Legend "Outstanding," The Gap Band

To close out 2016, Ivy charms with some slam-esque poetry and Rhiana dishes on her Detroit digs. It's been a rough year, but we made it, we're damn proud, and have big plans for the new year. Tune in during your holiday travels! Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright and Ivy Onyeador Producers: Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Theme Music: Taja Cheek "won't you celebrate with me," by Lucille Clifton https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/wont-you-celebrate-me Music from this episode: "OOOUUU," by Young M.A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVf_4Ns3qLU "Where Did I Go," Jorja Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meP1neJrguw "Say Yes To This," Jill Scott http://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2016/11/04/500622336/hear-two-new-songs-from-the-hamilton-mixtape "Together," by Kaytranada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4t-kTyf1xs

Author and fellow Yalie RJ Hernandez joins Ivy and Rhiana to discuss his book An Innocent Fashion, the story of a young Latino man from Texas who makes it in the Ivy League, then suffers from depression while successfully passing for white in the New York fashion industry. Vanity Fair has compared it to "The Devil Wears Prada"; we think it's more akin to Nella Larsen’s "Passing." Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright and Ivy Onyeador Producers: Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Editing by: Martine Powers Theme Music: Taja Cheek Music from this episode: — "River," by Ibeyi — "Unfaithful — Si Infidele," by Les Nubians — "Yo Aprendí," by Danay Suarez — "Fly," by Danay Suarez

Failure — it's not just for wealthy white men! In this week’s episode, Rhiana and Ivy talk about failures in its various forms — and why we’re so tempted to share our stories about failure in neat, pretty packaging. Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Producers: Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Editor: Martine Powers Theme music: Taja Cheek Songs from this episode: - "No Room for Doubt," Lianna La Havas - "No Lie," 2 Chainz ft. Drake - "Flawless," Beyonce - "Cheers to Life," by Voice

This week is all about class. Ivy and Rhiana discuss what they're too bougie for, talk about what it feels like to shift social class, and share how it feels when your pockets and your pedigree don't match. Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Producer & Editor: Martine Powers Co-Creator: Kristjiana Gong Theme Music by Taja Cheek

We're back from break! And we've got a new episode with a mix of stories and reflections on race, #BlackLivesMatter, whitesplaining, midwestern culture, and wedding weaves. Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Producer & Editor: Martine Powers Co-Creator: Kristjiana Gong Theme Music by Taja Cheek Music featured in this episode: — "All We Got," by Chance The Rapper — "Rollin'," by Limp Bizkit — "Black Rage," by Lauryn Hill — "Slow Motion," by Juvenile — "Good As Hell," by Lizzo