Bonnets & Durags: A Pillow Talk Podcast via Simone

"Mango Habanero" is a random conversation-starter game that Simone made up to challenge some of her most "closeted" guy friends to open up, dive deep, get spicy, and unpack emotions -- all in the name of being raw, real, and intimate. The rules of the game are simple. Simone picks a "sweet" / thought provoking card OR Simone picks a "spicy" / XXX-rated card and each guest has to answer it truthfully. On this week's episode, her two friends Don & Roach didn't back down from the challenge.

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Website: www.bonnetsanddurags.com

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Condoms are a form of PPE. Please use them accordingly. via Simone gets under the covers with Orlando, Tati & Jason as they unveil everything running successful sex-based businesses (like a condom company and an OnlyFans account), being vocal with your partners in the bedroom, amplifying your femininity, dismantling toxic masculinity, using protection (or the lack thereof) during "sneaky links", dating during quarantine, their freakiest kinks and encounters, and so much more.

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THE BREAKDOWN:
(6:32) Meet Jason
(16:30) Meet Orlando
(31:11) Meet Tati
(43:00) Our Rapid Fire Round of Spicy Questions

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Website: www.bonnetsanddurags.com

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Special Podcast Collab Alert 🚨 We teamed up with the incredibly dope Imaginary Players podcast to dive deep into the messy world of love & relationships. "Bonnets & Players". Two girls. Four guys. Lots of wine and spirits. Hella opinions. It's good ass time. Let's get into it.

The Breakdown:
(18:10) DIRTY MACKING
(44:00) HAVING A HOE PHASE AT YOUR BIG AGE
(54:30) DO YOU BELIVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT?
(58:00) PLATONIC VS. ROMANTIC SOULMATES
& EVERYTHING AFTER THIS IS WHERE THE WINE & SPIRITS START TO HIT SO ENJOY :)

Tune into the Imaginary Players podcast every Friday at 9AM EST

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Website: www.bonnetsanddurags.com

We're here to celebrate YOU! During today's episode, we highlight the stories of two lovely queer folks, Jordan & Jess, and everything that comes along with being black and PROUD AF in the LGBTQ+ community. From stepping into their queerness at different stages in their lives to proper pronouns and terminology to reimagining their relationships, this episode is full of teachable, shareable, heartwarming moments. Happy Pride Month! And remember, All Black Lives Matter.

The Breakdown:
(6:57) MEET JESS & JORDAN
(9:33) GROWING UP IN THE DANCE COMMUNITY
(19:26) SPEED DATING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
(29:19) STEPPING INTO QUEERNESS
(35:02) QUICK & DIRTY GLOSSARY OF ALL OF THE TERMS
(39:29) TRADE VS. DL
(43:16) STUDYING QUEER THEORY
(46:03) COMING OUT STORIES 
(57:37) PARTNERSHIPS & DATING
(1:15:13) PROPER SYMBOLISM + GUIDELINES TO PROTESTING
(1:19:20) WHITE ALLIES + ADVOCACY
(1:22:54) THE RISE OF BIPOC + WHY SAYING "OF COLOR" IS PROBLEMATIC
(1:28:26) IS YOUR IDENTITY ASSIGNED AT BIRTH OR A LEARNED BEHAVIOR?

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Website: www.bonnetsanddurags.com

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Let's give it up for all the amazing black dads out there! The host via Simone sat down with some incredible black dads, cataloguing their experiences at every step of the journey. From preparing for fatherhood to instilling quality morals & values in their black children, listen as Ryan, Scott, and James (Simone's dad) share every single reward and challenge that comes with shattering the stereotype as they set the tone for what it means to be a black father.

Quick Breakdown:
Meet Ryan @ 3:16
Meet Scott @ 26:45
Meet James @ 54:17

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Website: www.bonnetsanddurags.com

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This one doesn't need much of a description. The title speaks for itself. Let's get into it.

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Website: www.bonnetsanddurags.com

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