Awf The Record

Jeannette and Mona

In a podcast that lives up to its name, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes go “Awf the Record” with industry disruptors and cultural tastemakers, bringing you candid conversations that reflect the dynamic intersection of media, culture, and society . It’s a show that lives between the news of the day and the group chat. [Awf- Thuh- Rekərd ].

  1. há 3 dias

    Reesa Teesa: How to Spot a Pathological Liar Before You Marry One

    In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with Reesa Teesa to talk about life after the viral Who TF Did I Marry? series, the red flags she missed, the shame that kept her silent, and the healing she is still walking through in real time. Reesa opens up about dating from potential instead of reality, realizing she had married a pathological liar, and why the fear of admitting “I’m getting played” felt scarier than the truth itself. From background checks and desperation dating to miscarriage, loneliness, faith, book deals, TV development, and learning how to edit the dream without giving up on it, this conversation goes far beyond the viral story. It is honest, funny, painful, and deeply human, reminding women that being single is never worse than being married to the wrong person. KEY POINTS 00:00 - Introduction: Reesa Teesa’s story became a viral cultural moment 02:15 - Reesa reflects on life after going viral 03:50 - Reesa summarizes the story behind Who TF Did I Marry? 05:26 - Reesa explains why accountability shaped the story’s reception 09:27 - Reesa pushes back on the “it could never be me” mindset 12:30 - Reesa explains how dating potential made her vulnerable 15:14 - Reesa admits that facing the lie meant facing her own fear 18:16 - Reesa breaks down how a pathological liar builds a false foundation 22:39 - Reesa explains how money became part of the manipulation 24:46 - Reesa explains how he “beat her to the story” and damaged her trust 28:46 - Reesa opens up about the book, healing, and loneliness 40:19 - Reesa talks about the TV series, business, shame, and life after virality QUOTES  “I tend to date off of potential and not reality.” – Reesa Teesa “There’s a difference between being alone and lonely.” – Jeannette Reyes “Being single is nowhere near as bad as being married to the wrong person.”  – Reesa Teesa GUEST RESOURCES:  Reesa Teesa IG | @reesateesa Amazon book | What (TF) Do I Do Now?: Reclaiming Myself, One Piece at a Time  RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: YouTube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

  2. 10 de set.

    Wendy Williams’ Former Producer Breaks His Silence on the Final Days and New Documentaries

    What really happened behind the scenes during the final days of The Wendy Williams Show? In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with former Wendy Williams producer Norman Baker for an inside look at one of daytime television’s most unforgettable cultural eras. Norman opens up about moving to New York with $100, getting his start as a receptionist, earning Wendy’s trust on and off camera, and watching the show become a place where pop culture, gossip, shade, and Black womanhood collided in real time. Norman also reflects on the final seasons of the show, the limbo the staff experienced when Wendy was no longer able to return, and why he has chosen not to participate in certain documentaries about her. From protecting Wendy’s legacy to the shift from Wendy to Sherri, the art of shade, and the future of daytime TV, this conversation is a funny, honest, and surprisingly tender tribute to the show that changed how we talked about celebrity culture. KEYPOINTS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:31 - Norman broke into TV with $100 and no industry connections 03:16 - Wendy turned Norman into an on-camera personality 04:20 - Norman explains the cultural void Wendy left behind 05:12 - Norman describes the final years as a “long, slow descent” 11:15 - Norman explains why he is cautious about the Wendy documentaries 18:12 - The Wendy team never got real closure 20:33 - Norman reflects on transitioning from Wendy to Sherri 47:24 - Norman shares how he wants Wendy to be remembered QUOTES: “In the end this shows that what fascinates people the most is other people doing the things that they swear they never do.” – Jeannette Reyes “I feel like no one's been able to fill the void that she and, should I say, we created.” – Norman Baker “I feel like that show got closure, quote unquote, but it still like it struck a chord with a lot of people.” – Mona Kosar Abdi “We were in limbo. We're like, what are we gonna do? What is this show gonna be? Is she ever gonna come back?” – Norman Baker GUEST RESOURCES:  Norman Baker IG | @thenormanbaker RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

  3. 3 de set.

    [Rewind] Top Plastic Surgeon: The Secret Procedure Your Favorite Celebrity Is Hiding

    This episode originally aired on 04/16/2026 What are celebrities actually getting done… and why does everyone suddenly look younger? In this episode of Awf The Record, top Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Carl Truesdale pulls back the curtain on modern plastic surgery, from facelifts and fillers to the “undetectable” glow ups taking over Hollywood. He breaks down the biggest misconceptions about plastic surgery, why natural results are now the gold standard, and how today’s techniques are creating transformations that look subtle, not obvious. From celebrity trends to the rise of men getting work done, Dr. Truesdale shares what people are really asking for behind closed doors. The conversation also dives into the psychology behind plastic surgery, why some people should not get it, and how to know if you’re choosing the right surgeon. Plus, he reveals the red flags most people completely miss, the real cost of facial rejuvenation, and why bad work is often easier to spot than good work. If you’ve ever wondered what actually works, what’s overhyped, and how to approach plastic surgery the right way, this episode is a must-listen. KEY POINTS - 0:00 Introduction  - 1:57 The Biggest Myth About Plastic Surgery and Black Patients - 5:43 What Actually Makes Someone Attractive - 8:42 The Psychology Behind Plastic Surgery - 10:35 Most Requested Procedures Right Now - 12:20 Why Hollywood Results Look More Natural Today - 14:05 Who Dr. Truesdale refuses to Operate On - 16:43 Fillers vs Facelifts: What Actually Works - 19:13 Black People and Plastic Surgery  - 27:07 The Real Cost of Looking Younger - 32:10 The Biggest Red Flags When Choosing a Surgeon - 36:52 The Future of Plastic Surgery  - 42:33 What Are The Men Getting In Plastic Surgery?  QUOTES  “What I do is candy. It's sugar. It will improve your quality of life, but you don't need to do it.” - Dr. Carl Truesdale “The hardest part of what I do is literally fulfilling the happiness piece, not related to surgery. It's a mental, psychological thing.” - Dr. Carl Truesdale “Perfect symmetry is not actually the goal. We want things to be more symmetric, but keeping a little bit of asymmetry is the thing that makes your face, your face.”  - Dr. Carl Truesdale RESOURCES:  Dr. Carl Truesdale  Website | www.doctortruesdale.com IG | Doctor.Truesdale  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

  4. 1 de set.

    [Go Awf] Aliza Kelly on Celebrity Birth Charts, Astrology Apps & Why Astrology Went Mainstream

    Astrology may feel like a Gen Z obsession, but celebrity astrologer Aliza Kelly says the conversation has been happening for generations. In this segment of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi talk with Aliza about how astrology evolved from sun sign horoscopes and ’60s compatibility culture into today’s birth chart readings, apps, and celebrity astrology. Aliza shares how technology helped people go beyond “What’s your sign?”, how her own astrology dating app helped launch her career, and why 2016 marked a major cultural shift in how people turned to the stars for answers. She also breaks down what celebrity birth charts can reveal, why public personas do not always match private realities, and the most surprising chart she has seen: Rachel Dratch’s Pisces-heavy birth chart. It’s a fun, curious conversation about astrology, pop culture, identity, and why your sign might only be the beginning of the story. GUEST RESOURCES:  Aliza Kelly  Website | www.alizakelly.com  IG | @alizakelly  RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

  5. 27 de ago.

    Celebrity Astrologer: What Your Birth Chart Reveals About Your Love Life & Who You Really Are

    What if astrology is less about predicting your future, and more about finally having language for who you are? In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with celebrity astrologer Aliza Kelly for a funny, fascinating, and surprisingly personal crash course in astrology. Aliza breaks down what astrology is and what it is not, why your birth chart is more than just your zodiac sign, and how the sun, moon, and rising signs can help you better understand your energy, emotions, perspective, relationships, and the stories you tell about yourself. From dating compatibility and Gemini slander to the rise of astrology on TikTok, Aliza explains why astrology should be used as a tool for curiosity, connection, and self-awareness, not fear or judgment. She also reads Mona and Jeannette’s birth charts in real time, revealing why their charts are almost shockingly compatible and why their friendship may be written in the stars. This episode is for the astrology curious, the astrology skeptical, and anyone who has ever wondered if their chart knows a little too much. KEYPOINTS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:01 - Aliza Kelly explains how astrology became her life’s work 03:54 - Astrology is an art, not a science, and Aliza says that matters 07:02 - Astrology can coexist with faith because it is not a religion 08:23 - Astrology works as a social language for connection 09:14 - The birth chart is a snapshot of the sky when you were born 13:37 - Aliza traces how astrology became mainstream again 20:50 - Men dismissing astrology often reflects a deeper disrespect for women’s interests 24:41 - Compatibility is not as simple as “this sign works with that sign” 33:17 - Mona and Jeannette’s birth charts reveal major creative compatibility 41:21 - Astrology becomes toxic when it feeds anxiety instead of curiosity QUOTES: “What astrology does is help us tell better stories.” – Aliza Kelly “Something that is an art doesn't need to be a science in order for it to be meaningful.” – Aliza Kelly “Astrology is the language, but the lived experience is actually like, do these people get along, and if so, how do they get along.” – Aliza Kelly “Life is about being able to form those connections.” – Aliza Kelly GUEST RESOURCES:  Aliza Kelly  Website | www.alizakelly.com  IG | @alizakelly  RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

  6. 25 de ago.

    [Go Awf] How To Know If You’re The Problem In Friendships with Danielle Bayard-Jackson

    What if the reason you feel drained in friendships is not that everyone else is taking, but because you learned to give in order to earn love? In this segment of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with friendship expert Danielle Bayard-Jackson to unpack overgiving, oversharing, one-sided friendships, and the patterns that can make women feel like they are always the one doing the work. Danielle explains why the “no one shows up for me” story deserves compassion, but also deserves curiosity, especially when it keeps showing up across multiple friendships. Danielle also breaks down how to ask yourself whether you might be the common denominator in repeated friendship breakups, why feedback feels so awkward in friendships, and how social media can validate every issue without actually helping you grow. It is a sharp, honest conversation about friendship patterns, self-awareness, emotional generosity, and learning how to give without using giving as a shortcut to closeness. GUEST RESOURCES:  Danielle Bayard-Jackson Website | www.daniellebayardjackson.com IG | @daniellebayardjackson RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

  7. 20 de ago.

    Top Friendship Expert: The Red Flags Hiding in Your Friend Group

    Why does making and keeping friends as an adult feel so much harder than it used to? In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with friendship expert and author Danielle Bayard-Jackson for a real conversation about female friendship, loneliness, vulnerability, jealousy, friendship breakups, and the quiet ways high-achieving women can end up isolated. Danielle breaks down why friendship is not just about having people around you, but about feeling understood, supported, and safe enough to be honest in the relationships you already have. From the rise of the female loneliness epidemic to the pressure to be self-sufficient, Danielle explains why “I don’t need anyone” is not the flex we think it is. She unpacks why conflict can actually create deeper intimacy, how to apologize well, why jealousy does not automatically make you a bad friend, and how to tell if you might be the common denominator in your friendship patterns. This episode is a reminder that friendship takes time, repair, emotional honesty, and the courage to let people show up for you. KEY POINTS 00:00 - Danielle Bayard Jackson explains why friendship issues are everywhere01:19 - Loneliness is not always about lacking friends02:20 - Friendships are suffering because we spend less time together04:17 - The loneliness industrial complex sells connection, but does not always create it06:04 - High-achieving women can struggle with vulnerability in friendship08:19 - Closeness takes time, and conflict can deepen intimacy11:04 - A good apology has to speak to the heart and the mind12:48 - Jealousy does not make you a bad friend, but what comes next matter17:32 - Female friendships are not worse than male friendships, they are often deeper32:05 - Adult friendship requires intention, regularity, and asking for help QUOTES  “We've lost the art of doing nothing with a friend.” – Jeannette Reyes “The right people want the data on how to love you well.” – Danielle Bayard-Jackson “Somewhere along the line, I feel like that came from our fear of vulnerability, because to need people, you have to be vulnerable and you have to ask for help.” – Mona Kosar Abdi “We think of lonely as a lack of friends, but it's other things too.” – Danielle Bayard-Jackson “I feel like part of having community is to be burdened.” – Mona Kosar Abdi GUEST RESOURCES:  Danielle Bayard-Jackson Website | www.daniellebayardjackson.com IG | @daniellebayardjackson RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

  8. 18 de ago.

    [Go Awf] Attachment Styles and the Signs a Relationship May Not Last

    How do you know if the problem is yours, theirs, or something happening between both of you? In this segment, therapist Melissa Dumaz joins Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi to break down the relationship patterns that often show up in couples work. She explains why some fights are not really about the relationship itself, but about unresolved issues each person brings into the room, and why a major sign of hope is whether both people are actually open to change. Melissa also unpacks attachment styles, how anxious and secure attachment can show up in love, and why two people can want connection in completely different ways. From toxic red flags to couples who say they “never fight,” this conversation is a grounded reminder that healthy relationships are not conflict-free. They are built by people who are willing to be honest, self-aware, and prepared for the hard conversations. GUEST RESOURCES:  Melissa Dumaz  Website | www.melissadumaz.com IG | @melissadumaz RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

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In a podcast that lives up to its name, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes go “Awf the Record” with industry disruptors and cultural tastemakers, bringing you candid conversations that reflect the dynamic intersection of media, culture, and society . It’s a show that lives between the news of the day and the group chat. [Awf- Thuh- Rekərd ].

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  • Criado por
    Jeannette and Mona
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2026
  • Episódios
    123
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Awf The Record
  • Site do podcast
    Awf The Record