The Pickup Line

Gloria Jean Inc
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Parenting

Real talk from the carpool to the crib — a podcast about single motherhood, Black womanhood, and everything in between.

  1. 4d ago

    Why You Should or Shouldn't Date a Man Who Ghosts His Kids

    #podcast #datingadvice #singlemom  Would you date a man who sends you flowers, plans your trips, shows up at your job for lunch, treats your parents right, and then... doesn’t take care of his own kids? Dina and I know this situation so many of us have either been in or watched a friend walk into. We talk about what “not taking care of his kids” actually looks like. Is it the money? Is it not showing up to the games? Is it the phone call he never returns? Because a man can send child support and still be absent, and that’s a whole different conversation. If you’ve ever been the friend who knew more than she said, stay tuned, because we get into that too. Would you tell your girl? Would you let it ride? Tell us in the comments, because we want to hear it. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 A man who does everything except the one thing 00:00:26 The fantasy man | Flowers, lunch and planned trips 00:00:56 The only problem | He doesn't take care of his kids 00:01:13 Red flags 00:02:00 How long before you notice the kids never come up? 00:03:01 Would you still date him?  00:04:19 Where are your kids? | Ask before you get serious 00:05:05 Don't make excuses for him because he won't change 00:09:38 The good, the bad and the ugly 00:10:18 Ignoring red flags 00:11:00 Advice to our younger selves 00:11:44 How do you know he won't get tired of you? 00:22:21 Where's the accountability? 00:23:58 Would you tell your friend? 00:24:20 The baby mama lie  🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

  2. Oct 7

    You Can't Buy Your Way Out of Co-Parenting | Halle Berry, Iman Shumpert, Chris Brown, + More

    #coparenting #lifeafterdivorce #divorce #momlife #mompodcast  The rules don't change just because you have money. This week we're breaking down what actually matters after a divorce and it's not what most people think. It's not about the settlement, the car you bought, or the money you throw at the problem. It's about your kids. Kids remember the small things. The way their parents treated each other. And whether they could call their mama when they needed to. When you divorce, that person is still their parent. Forever. It doesn't matter what they did. It doesn't matter how angry you are. When your kids are on a roller coaster the first person they call is mama. That's not going to change. Co-parenting without drama and working things out before courts get involved is important.  TIMESTAMPS:  00:01:30 144,000 Evictions in Atlanta 00:02:45 Go Vote 00:04:00 Money Doesn't Fix Everything 00:04:45 You Have to Get Over the Bitterness 00:05:45 Don't Put Kids in the Middle of Your Divorce 00:06:45 Kids Will See For Themselves 00:08:00 What Kids Actually Remember 00:11:45 Halle Berry & the Co-Parenting Conversation 00:12:45 Money Can't Buy You Love (Chris Brown Example) 00:13:45 It's About the Kids, Not Your Ego 00:14:45 Work It Out Before the Judge Does 00:16:00 Court Papers Bring Resentment & Regret 00:19:30 Time Won't Wait For You 00:21:00 Don't Talk Bad About the Other Parent 00:24:00 Money Doesn't Matter 00:25:00 Focus On What Actually Matters 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

  3. Sep 30

    Jasmine Guy's Aging is NOT the Problem | Why Are We Attacking Women for Getting Older?

    Jasmine Guy is a phenomenal actress and on the reboot of #adifferentworld instead of celebrating her presence, the internet decided to attack her for aging. This week Mauri and Dina are breaking down the exhausting reality of how women are perceived in media not as people, but as objects that need to look a certain way forever. From Jasmine Guy to Halle Berry to Madonna, women in the spotlight get hammered for aging. Meanwhile, men get a pass. Men show up with bad plastic surgery and nobody says a word. Women show up with a wrinkle and it's a national conversation. The expectations that need to stop. And it doesn't matter if you have wrinkles, if you've had work done, if your hair is gray. You're still powerful. You're still worthy. You're still a bad b*tch. This is about protecting women from an industry that profits off their insecurity. TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:45 Jasmine Guy Criticism  00:01:30 Stop Beating Down Women in the Media 00:02:15 We Live in a Fake Social Media AI World 00:03:00 Getting Older Gracefully 00:04:00 Comparing Women: Madonna, Jasmine Guy, Halle Berry 00:05:15 Halle Berry Turned 60 & Doesn't Care 00:06:30 The Blessing & The Curse of Being in the Spotlight 00:07:45 Nene Leakes Got a Whole New Face 00:09:00 Teeth, Hair, Lashes, Body Work 00:10:30 At Some Point You Have to Say I'm Okay With My Skin 00:12:00 Being Pregnant Under This Pressure 00:13:15 Men's Plastic Surgery  00:14:45 The Double Standard is REAL 00:16:00 Society's Unrealistic Expectations 00:17:30 Misinformation About Aging 00:19:00 Don't Compare Yourself to Other Women 00:20:15 When You Go, You Can't Take Nothing With You 00:21:45 Embrace Every Stage of Life 00:23:00 In Your 40s You Know What You Don't Want 00:24:30 In Your 50s Freedom Hits Different 00:26:00 Women Stop Rushing 00:27:00 Women Get Better With Age 00:28:00 Wrinkle or No Wrinkle 00:29:00 Jasmine Guy: "I'm the First Lady of Hillman" 00:30:00 Older Women Dating Younger Men 00:31:00 Younger Men Welcome the Wrinkles #women #halleberry  #madonna  #aginggracefully  #mediapressure  #doublestandards  #womenempowerment  #realtalk  #blackpodcast  #stopthehate #finewine  🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

  4. Sep 30

    Savannah James Got DRAGGED for This, Jasmine Guy Judgement, 2026 VMA's, + More

    Hey! So, the VMAs happened. Taylor Swift broke BEYONCE'S record! And Savannah James caught a FADE over a first class plane ticket and leaving her best friend in coach!  This week Mauri's covering the hot takes that everyone's weighing in on from the award show looks and decisions, to the real conversation about friendship, money, and what you actually do for your people when you got it like that. TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:30 Taylor Swift's VMA Wins & Broke Beyoncé's Record 00:01:45 Stop Comparing Taylor & Beyoncé  00:02:45 Taylor's Shout-Out to Dolly Parton 00:03:45 Miley Cyrus Should Do a Dolly Tribute BUT When She's Ready 00:04:45 Ella Langley Won Country Music Song of the Year 00:05:45 Madonna Shouldn't Have Won Artist of the Year  00:08:15 Jasmine Guy's Look  00:09:00 Savannah James First Class Drama 00:10:00 Friendship & Money  00:13:15 Aldi Is Cutting Prices & Saving Americans $86 Million 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

  5. Sep 18

    Todd Chrisley's Granddaughter Called a RACIST SLUR, Zendaya, Lioness, + More on Mauri's Hot Takes

    Don't ever come for somebody's child. EVER. This week Mauri is giving a toast to Todd Chrisley because some houseboat chick who thinks she knows the Chrisleys decided to call Chloe a racist slur online. A CHILD. A biracial child in someone's family. And she thought she could do it without consequences. Wrong. Mauri also gets into so much more from the Emmys to Floyd Mayweather to so much more! If it's going on in the media Mauri's on it.  00:00:20 Zendaya's Custom Prada Moment | Face Card Was Undefeated 00:01:15 Taylor Sheridan Got Robbed | Dutton Ranch Deserved the Emmy 00:02:00 NCIS Mom & Daughter Twinned on Red Carpet | Mother-Daughter Goals 00:03:00 Floyd Mayweather Won't Pay Child Support | 4 Years of Disrespect 00:04:30 Floyd Owes This Woman an Apology | You Don't Get to Do That 00:05:45 Toast to Todd Chrisley | Auntie Mauri Stands With Him 00:06:30 A Woman Called Chloe a Racist Slur | Todd Set Her Straight Immediately 00:07:15 Don't Ever Come for Todd's Kids | That Line Doesn't Get Crossed 00:08:00 Racism in the South | Hiding Behind Church Isn't an Excuse 00:09:00 Protecting Your Children No Matter What | No Soft End, No Hard R #toddchrisley #floydmayweather #emmys2026 #media #tmz #theshaderoom #thebreakfastclub  🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

  6. Sep 16

    Sydney Sweeney's Backlash, Kids Can't Read, & Floyd Mayweather Owes $900K in Back Child Support

    Gentle parenting isn't working, Sydney Sweeney's naked betting photo has everyone talking, and Floyd Mayweather just got hit with a $900K back child support bill for a baby he tried to talk the mother out of having. Meanwhile, there's a literacy crisis in our schools. If you're a single mom navigating divorce, co-parenting, or raising teens and adults on your own, this one's for you. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:18 – Our Kids Can't Read: The Literacy Crisis 02:44 – LA County Bans Screen Time in Schools 03:53 – Sydney Sweeney's Naked Betting Photo Controversy 10:21 – Floyd Mayweather's $900K Back Child Support Bombshell 13:29 – Don't Bash Your Child's Other Parent 19:02 – The "Purpose Driven Life" Lesson on Love & Time 21:11 – Isaiah's Letter: What He Wanted the World to Know 27:39 – Generational Trauma, Sexual Sin & the Family Feud Sermon 29:29 – No Child Is the Same #SingleMom #CoParenting #ParentingTeens #DivorceRecovery #SydneySweeney #FloydMayweather #GentleParenting #BlackMotherhood #RealTalk #ParentingPodcast 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

  7. Sep 9

    Truth About Dating Older: The Perks and The Price

    Mauri and Dina are getting into dating older men vs. younger men, and the receipts on both. They're unpacking what it really looks like to date a man who's "set in his ways," why some women lose their voice chasing financial security, and they both agree an instant deal breaker is a man throwing what he's done for you back in your face.  If you're still in the dating pool this one is for you! 00:00: Ain't nothing like an old fool 00:28: Do older vs. younger men know what's "in"? 02:12: The man is the head, woman is the neck 03:28: Is dating older actually a benefit? "You are not changing him" 04:56: Deion Sanders and Karrueche, who's taking care of who?  05:41: If a man loves you, it ain't nothing he won't do 06:12: The Obama-swag  06:46: Teaching a man what you actually like 09:16: RED FLAGS 11:20: Why relationships should be built on friendship first 12:30: Eric Benet, and the Lenny Kravitz  13:35: Style red flags: no dad jeans, no Magic City, dress your age 16:24: Dharius Daniels going shopping before the first date 19:22: The real sign of a good man 21:23: Love isn't supposed to hurt  22:48: Is marriage becoming a business arrangement? 24:09: Building wealth with someone you're not married to 26:05: Why marriage can feel like control  32:56: Deal breakers for older men 33:57: Would you move in without a ring?  🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

  8. Sep 4

    Oreo Gate is RIDICULOUS, Scammed by a FAKE Athlete, Kids Are Wearing WHAT to School? | Hot Takes

    Mauri's covering this weeks MESS. Parents are losing their minds over Oreos in someone else's lunchbox while their own kids are dressing like adults and watching murder shows. A fake San Francisco 49ers player scammed 26 women out of $1.3 million like how thirsty can these women get?! Plus so much more!  🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

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Real talk from the carpool to the crib — a podcast about single motherhood, Black womanhood, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Gloria Jean Inc
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Pickup Line
  • Show Website
    The Pickup Line