Erika Alexander

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  1. The Finale That Changed TV History featuring Yvette Lee Bowser

    26/11/2025

    The Finale That Changed TV History featuring Yvette Lee Bowser

    This week on ReLiving Single, Erika and Kim dive into the Season 1 finale of Living Single with the return of the legend herself, Yvette Lee Bowser. Khadijah’s love triangle hits maximum chaos with Scooter’s big return, while Max’s bold legal move lands her in the wildest cliffhanger of the season. Yvette breaks down the vision and the cultural heartbeat behind one of the best finales in sitcom history.  Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11min
  2. All Hail the Queen! featuring Queen Latifah and Chip Hurd

    12/11/2025

    All Hail the Queen! featuring Queen Latifah and Chip Hurd

    This week on ReLiving Single, Erika and Kim welcome the one and only Queen Latifah, aka Khadijah James herself, for an unforgettable conversation about Living Single’s “She’s Not Heavy, She’s My Mother.” Together, they revisit the heartfelt Mother’s Day episode featuring Latifah’s real-life mom, Rita Owens, and Kim Field's mom, Chip Hurd, who also drops by to share behind-the-scenes memories. From laughter in the quick-change room to lessons on boundaries, caregiving, and the power of motherhood, this episode is a royal celebration of family, legacy, and love. Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 26min
  3. Bow Down: The Legend of Yvette Lee Bowser featuring Yvette Lee Bowser

    19/11/2025

    Bow Down: The Legend of Yvette Lee Bowser featuring Yvette Lee Bowser

    This week on ReLiving Single, Erika and Kim welcome the legendary Yvette Lee Bowser, creator of Living Single. Yvette opens up about her Philly beginnings, early Hollywood battles, and the real-life stories from her own diaries that shaped Season 1. Together, they revisit iconic episodes, unpack the origins of the core friendships and reflect on the cultural blueprint Yvette built for all of us. A powerful, joyful tribute to the woman who changed the game. Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7min
  4. Khadijah Glows Up Without Us

    29/10/2025

    Khadijah Glows Up Without Us

    This week on ReLiving Single, Erika and Kim tackle the Living Single episode, Love is a Many Splintered Thing, where Khadijah meets her match: Mr. Alonzo Ford. But the friend group wonders if love’s got her seeing stars. Meanwhile, Kyle and Overton face the “snip snip” dilemma with their dog - remember him?? Sparking a bigger convo about masculinity, balance, and boundaries. In the Reverb, Erika and Kim unpack the “male loneliness” discourse, digital disconnection, and what healthy love (and self-love) really look like. Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  5. Shady Besties

    08/10/2025

    Shady Besties

    This week on ReLiving Single, Erika and Kim rewind Living Single Episode 21, “Friends Like These". They dig into money and friendship, how to have the hard talks, and shout-outs to the great Arsenio Hall and LeVar Burton. Plus, they want your vote: Max or Jackie? In the Reverb, they get real about their 32-year-old friendship. This conversation delivers laughter, nostalgia, and the kind of honesty only longtime friends can share. Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RELIVING and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  6. Tall, Dark, and Morris Chestnut

    24/09/2025

    Tall, Dark, and Morris Chestnut

    This week on ReLiving Single, we rewind Season 1, Episode 19 “Mystery Date,” where Sinclair and Overton get sabotaged by bad advice while Khadijah, Max, and Regine compete for Dr. Hamilton (hello, Morris Chestnut). Fox lets America pick his date—and Erika still swears it was rigged. Expect alternate endings, Erika’s legendary couch sprint, and a debate on why fighting over a man never sat right with Max—or Erika. We also celebrate Living Single’s tender, goofy, grown portraits of Black love. Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  7. Kiss & Tell (After 50) featuring Cree Summer

    17/09/2025

    Kiss & Tell (After 50) featuring Cree Summer

    This week on Reliving Single, Erika and Kim are joined by esteemed actress and voiceover icon Cree Summer as they revisit Season 1, Episode 18: "Love Thy Neighbor." Overton is convinced to go on a double date by Kyle, putting pressure on the will-they-won’t-they dynamic he has going with Synclaire. Meanwhile, the gang has to deal with their new neighbors’ very loud passionate lovemaking. Cree, who guest-starred in this episode, joins Erika and Kim to discuss menopause, sexuality in your 50s, and the importance of self-exploration.  Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14min
  8. Boss Lady Blues featuring Shaun Baker

    15/10/2025

    Boss Lady Blues featuring Shaun Baker

    This week on Reliving Single, Kim and Erika dive into Living Single episode 22, "Who's the Boss," where Synclaire steps up to run Flavor while Khadijah's under the weather. But wait—things take a turn when the music editor, Russell, quits? Yikes! Being the boss ain't easy.  Erika and Kim chat about sickness, embracing the unexpected, and even welcome Shaun Baker, the man himself, who plays Russell. He drops some gems on knowing your worth and unleashing your creativity, serving up a delightful mix of real talk and laughs around responsibility and growth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  9. When Men Show Up featuring TC Carson

    22/10/2025

    When Men Show Up featuring TC Carson

    This week on ReLiving Single, we’re joined by the incomparable T.C. Carson—aka the original stockbroker with swag, Kyle Barker. Together, they rewind Living Single Season 1, Episode 23, “Five Card Stud,” where Kyle defends Regine in a high stakes poker game. The three unpack what it means for Black men to show up and speak up for Black women, the complexity of Kyle’s choices, and how the male friendships on the show offered a refreshing take on healthy masculinity. Plus, we get into today’s so-called “manosphere,” why self-awareness is sexy, and how real love requires real growth. Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  10. Do Women Gossip More Than Men? featuring Jason Lee & Special Guest

    05/11/2025

    Do Women Gossip More Than Men? featuring Jason Lee & Special Guest

    This week on ReLiving Single, Erika and Kim tackle the Living Single episode, “A Tale of Two Tattles,” where Regine’s gossip turns into a comedy club crisis. They unpack the fine line between harmless tea and harmful shade—with a little help from media maven Jason Lee. He also surprises the ladies with a special guest! This is not an episode you want to miss!  Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RELIVING and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11min
  11. Obie-Wan Henton featuring John Henton

    01/10/2025

    Obie-Wan Henton featuring John Henton

    This week on ReLiving Single, Kim and Erika welcome Living Single legend John Henton to rewind “Hot Fun in the Wintertime.” They debate whether Synclaire should take Overton or Khadijah to the Bahamas, Max vs. Kyle’s prank war, and Overton and Synclaire's Great American Love Story. They then dive into chemistry, craft, and the man behind Overton. John opens up about comedy influences, his Tonight Show break, a life-changing crash and comeback, fatherhood and faith, and a True Blue shout-out to the Cleveland Browns. Got a burning question for Erika or Kim about Living Single? True Blue Fans, send it our way at relivingsinglepodcast@hartbeat.com. Your note just might make it into the show. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to stay in the mix. Stream Living Single on Hulu, or purchase episodes on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and/or Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5min
  12. Why Now?

    TEMPORADA 1, EPISÓDIO 1

    Why Now?

    In the premiere episode, Erika and Whitney ‘show us the money’, as they travel to the American crossroads of business and slavery, Wall Street. They get personal when they unearth the pain and shame of human bondage, hidden at the site of New York City's notorious African slave market and lost burial ground. The duo makes their argument in Black and White, when they crash a congressional hearing for Reparations Bill HR 40 and introduce the Rosa Parks of the reparations movement - Evanston, IL Alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons. This groundbreaking episode concludes with a reimagining of a post-reparations America, that would allow for new possibilities, new leadership, and a new direction.  For more info about this episode, please visit https://reparationsbigpayback.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  13. The DEBT - "$15 a N*gger"

    TEMPORADA 1, EPISÓDIO 2

    The DEBT - "$15 a N*gger"

    In this episode, Erika and Whitney address the reparations elephant in the room when they ask, “How much, and who pays, the debt of reparations?” They get answers from business titan Bob Johnson, uber economist Julianne Malveaux, and everybody’s favorite reparations professor, Dr. William Darity. To illustrate the effects of privilege in their own lives, Erika and Whitney recruit MSNBC’s top anchor, Joy Reid, to help them play The Privilege Walk. Finally, Morningside Heights gets a wake-up call, when the duo's visit to Riverside Church is interrupted with an urgent plea from the past; as civil rights leader James Forman demands “$500 million” or “$15 a n****r!” in his historic 1969 Black Manifesto. To kick it all off, we get a special definition of reparations, from none other than Wu-Tang Clan impresario, RZA. Written credits: Audio of Jim Forman’s “Black Manifesto” speech provided by Riverside Church Archives. Music: “Hall of the Mountain King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ For more info about this episode, please visit https://reparationsbigpayback.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  14. The History of Slavery

    TEMPORADA 1, EPISÓDIO 4

    The History of Slavery

    Whitney commandeers the slave narrative along with a motley crew of allies, to prove that Whites can own and tell the truth about slavery. But first, the duo ‘forge a new nation’ in media, as Erika revisits a role she played on a miniseries - Ona Judge, the “beloved” runaway slave girl of George Washington. Later, New England patriot Katrina Browne owns her grisly, family legacy as the largest, slave-trading family in America. And bestselling author, Edward Baptist, describes the human cost and atrocities built within the industry of slavery, by conjuring up the lore of the dreaded “whipping machine.” Meanwhile, Erika reclaims the narrative, calling in a favor and advice from the ultimate disrupter, Rev. Al Sharpton. Finally, it’s Dow versus Alexander, when the pair asks, “What's in a name?” Whitney compares his centuries-long, British-American family history, from The Book of Dow to the smoky, white shroud covering Erika’s African-American history, and slave name, Alexander.  Clips from "George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation" are courtesy of MGM Media Licensing. For more info about this episode, please visit https://reparationsbigpayback.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  15. Are You Black Enough for Reparations?

    TEMPORADA 1, EPISÓDIO 9

    Are You Black Enough for Reparations?

    Erika and Whitney ask the trillion dollar question, “Who qualifies for reparations?” To find answers they take to the streets of downtown Brooklyn. They also consult ‘who gets it’ experts, Killer Mike, Dr. William Darity, Mary Frances Barry and ADOS co-founder Yvette Carnell. But if you’re still unsure you’d qualify, they reveal a helpful service that with a ‘ding!’ or a ‘dong!’ can tell you if you qualify for the big payback. Cool, right? You’re welcome Black America!  For more info about this episode, please visit https://reparationsbigpayback.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  16. Reparations: Fight Club! The Case For vs The Case Against! Part One

    TEMPORADA 1, EPISÓDIO 6

    Reparations: Fight Club! The Case For vs The Case Against! Part One

    Welcome to Reparations Fight Club!The only rule about Reparations Fight Club is that in America there is no Reparations Fight Club! Erika and Whitney settle in ringside to call the shots, as the stakes are raised in this bare-knuckle bout between: The Case Against Reparations and The Case For Reparations! Evanston, IL history-maker, Alderwoman “I-got-it-done” Robin Rue Simmons, squares up against conservative talkie Larry “Get-out-my-face” Elder! And Houston’s favorite, Sheila “Action-Jack-you-up-son” Lee, delivers a flurry of HR40 flavored uppercuts to reparations gainsayer, Louisiana’s own Mike “Hell-no” Johnson! Folks it’s a blood feud, and a close match, but in the end is The Case For Reparations too weary to withstand the centuries of quicksand, inertia and f*ckery from The Case Against Reparations?!...Let’s listen!  For more info about this episode, please visit https://reparationsbigpayback.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  17. American Freakshow! Inside America’s Racist Corporate And Educational Institutions

    TEMPORADA 1, EPISÓDIO 5

    American Freakshow! Inside America’s Racist Corporate And Educational Institutions

    Oh say can you FreakShow! Erika and Whitney become minstrel characters, “Mista’ Tambo n’ Mista’ Interlocutor,” to present the perverse-circus-sideshow oddities of America’s institutional and corporate racism. Star experts join them to bear witness and unveil slavery‘s toxic legacy, woven within modern corporate policies and legislation. Professor Adam Rothman chronicles the sordid history behind one of America's finest educational institutions, Georgetown University. Voting rights activist Desmond Meade disrupts the panhandle circus with Florida Amendment Four to restore voting rights to 1.4 million people with felony convictions. Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee illustrates how the sad perversities of fighting for systemic injustice persists. And the MLK of tipped wage workers, Saru Jayaraman, nails the corrosive tradition of tipping to slavery and the ongoing fight for fair wages within America’s largest private sector workers. Finally, Erika croons a new Swanee tune that makes the White Superiority hit list! “Step back Beyoncé!” For more info about this episode, please visit https://reparationsbigpayback.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  18. The Big Payback Is Back!

    TEMPORADA 1, BÔNUS DO EPISÓDIO 13

    The Big Payback Is Back!

    Erika and Whitney return! In this special bonus episode, the co-directors discuss their latest adventures, including the PBS premiere of their reparations documentary, The Big Payback. And, with a little help from NAACP President Derrick Johnson, they dissect the shaky state of reparations. Can a flood of burgeoning local reparations movements supercharge the perpetually landlocked HR40 initiative in congress? Or will a new strategy, and an executive order from The White House, finally right the rocky ship of reparations?  Make sure to check out The Big Payback film on the PBS Video app. Streaming free until April 15th. Film: pbs.org/bigpaybackfilm #BigPaybackFilmPBS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  19. Can Reparations Heal a World of Pain?

    TEMPORADA 1, EPISÓDIO 10

    Can Reparations Heal a World of Pain?

    It’s mourning' time in America. Erika and Whitney reflect on their reparations journey and calculate the personal toll it's taken. The great Reverend Barber resets the room and builds a powerful theological case, through the lens of “The Five Pillars.” A case that exposes the moral repercussions of reparations, and what the bondsman's price will be if America continues to ignore the bill. Then, after 28 years, Erika returns to her father's grave at Rosemont Cemetery in Elizabeth, NJ to share her personal theory on individual moral justice, while also looking to absolve her father's case for debts paid in full, through his own pain and suffering. And finally, we get an encore visit from Erika’s mother, Ms. Sammie, who gets the last word and gives us a Star-Spangled Banner 'drop the mic' performance. Step back, Mahalia! For more info about this episode, please visit https://reparationsbigpayback.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  20. The Ugly Truth? If Racism Is Too Big To Fail, Reparations Can Never Succeed

    TEMPORADA 1, EPISÓDIO 11

    The Ugly Truth? If Racism Is Too Big To Fail, Reparations Can Never Succeed

    It's groundhog day in America. As Erika and Whitney mourn the brutal death of Andrew Brown Jr, another unarmed Black man shot and killed by police, they ask themselves; Does America have the willpower to make reparations to the descendants of slaves? To find answers they travel across the ocean to Poland to hear the story of 77-year-old Mr. Waldemar Ogrodniczak. His Polish parents were forced laborers in WWII, taken from Poland to Germany to build the Third Reich and now as an adult, Waldemar continues his decades-long search for redress and reparations from the German government. Meanwhile, Erika grabs the comedy mic and serves up a spicy monologue to demonstrate the perils of the begrudged debtor who avoids being confronted by the aggrieved creditor. "Stop triggering me, man!" Finally, natural-born genius Killer Mike, helps them to face the ugly truth, that America's biggest business is the business of race, and that business may be too big to fail.  For more info about this episode, please visit https://reparationsbigpayback.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
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