Oh, Charlee Please!

Charlee Hussle
  • 5.0 (13)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Oh, Charlee Please! is a culture-forward podcast at the intersection of books, reading culture, BookTok discourse, and Black media conversations shaping today’s literary internet. Hosted by Charlee, the show breaks down reader behavior, book community chaos, internet think pieces, and the conversations people try to have in 60 seconds but shouldn’t. If it’s happening in book culture or online spaces, it’s fair game. Faith First. Shade Second. Expect long-form commentary, cultural critique, and unfiltered takes on books, media, and internet behavior — with humor, honesty, and zero pretending

  1. FEB 4

    Save the Sympathy. You’re Not Sorry. | Episode 117

    This week on Oh, Charlee Please! Podcast, Charlee gets honest about the kind of “accountability” that isn’t really accountability at all. You know the type. The public apologies. The sudden self-awareness. The “I’ve changed” speeches that somehow still require you to hold their hand and feel bad for them. In this episode, we’re unpacking performative growth, damage control disguised as healing, and why real accountability is quiet, private, and doesn’t need an audience. Because regret isn’t growth, and saying sorry doesn’t mean anything if nothing actually changes. Plus a few life updates, community love, and the usual unfiltered Charlee commentary. If you’ve ever side-eyed someone’s redemption tour and thought, be serious, this one’s for you. Press play. Stay connected with me: Instagram → @ohcharleepleaseTikTok → @ohcharleepleaseSubstack → @ohcharleeplease Show some love to the homies! She Well Read Podcast → Tune In Her Revision → Tune In

    32 min

  2. JAN 27

    You Can’t Build Community and Be a Menace | Episode 116

    Let’s talk about “community”… because some of y’all aren’t leaders — you’re menaces. In this episode, Charlee gets honest about performative support, messy “safe spaces,” and why you can’t preach community while gossiping and causing chaos in the book world. Real community isn’t loud. It isn’t marketed. And it definitely isn’t menace behavior. If you’re part of BookTok, Bookstagram, or the online reading community, this one’s for you. Plus:❄️ Dallas winter weather check-in🖤 Shouting out the friends who protect your name📚 The Lover by Nia Forrester (audiobook rec)📖 New indie & romance authors on my TBR✨ Substack short stories & creative series updates👀 A little pop culture foolishness, because always 🎧 Follow & subscribe on Spotify, Apple, Audible, iHeart & YouTube. 🔗 Stay Connected with Oh Charlee Please 📚 Substack (exclusive stories + bonus content) → https://ohcharleeplease.substack.com📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/ohcharleeplease👍🏾 Facebook (Charlee Hussle) → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574534642208

    24 min

  3. JAN 20

    My Hiatus Ended Without My Consent (Life Update, Book Community & Culture) | Episode 115

    Life has officially LIFE’D—and my hiatus ended without my consent. In this episode of Oh, Charlee Please! (where it’s Faith First… Shade Second), I’m sharing a real-life update on everything that’s been hitting at once—from a $2,400 car repair, a fractured toe, and almost burning down my apartment, to finally locking in a new place. Life had hands, but grace had better timing. In the middle of the chaos, the calls started coming in. Opportunities didn’t disappear while I rested—and that’s nothing but God, favor, and alignment. I also break down: Why Threads has become a hub for agents of chaos The growing tension around book boxes and unrealistic expectations AI accusations circulating in the book community What I’m reading this week A culture check on Druski, the Golden Globes, and Pooh Shiesty No polish. No pretending. Just honesty, culture, and commentary. 🎙️ #LifeUpdate #Podcast #BookCommunity #BlackPodcasters

    41 min

  4. JAN 6

    New Year, Same Me: Intentional Living in the Book Space & Real Life | Episode 114

    This isn’t about becoming a new version of myself — I’m the same me, just moving with different intentions. In this episode of Oh, Charlee Please! I reflect on my first full year in the book space — the good, the bad, and the ugly — and talk about what it actually means to live and create intentionally without forcing growth, resolutions, or reading goals. We get into: Why I’m not setting reading goals (I read what I want, when I want) What intention really means — and why it matters Lessons from my first year in the book community Plus a little culture check: Jill Scott’s upcoming album To Whom It May Concern The return of legacy acts like Clipse and Wale Thoughts on recent celebrity breakups and internet chaos No resolutions. No rebrands. Just clarity, intention, and honest conversation. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and Overcast.

    35 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    Parasocial Relationships, Part 2: Author–Reader Dynamics, Reader Entitlement & Boundaries in the Book Community | Episode 113

    Nisha is back for Part 2, because clearly we weren’t done! Y’all know she loves me, and honestly… the book community gave us plenty to talk about. In this episode, we break down parasocial relationships between authors and readers, how excitement turns into entitlement, and the very real ways folks can go too far online. From access to availability to straight-up chaos — whew, some of y’all are too familiar with people you do not know. We also talk about:• Nicki Minaj fan culture and stan behavior parallels• The “Tendernism” trademark situation (Poor Mr. Walters) • Deion Sanders & Karrueche’s new love affair (we are tired, okay?!) Chile… we are exhausted. But we’re still gonna talk about it. Follow Charlee on Instagram, TikTok & Substack: @PlotTwistCharlee Follow Nisha on Instagram: @Nisha.Ni & @NextChapterNish

    53 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Support Isn’t Friendship: Parasocial Relationships in the Book Community | Episode 112

    This week on Oh, Charlee Please!, Charlee is joined by Nisha (@NextChapterNish), co-host of Refined and Ratchet, to unpack parasocial relationships in the book community. We talk about why performative support is often mistaken for real friendship, how visibility can blur alignment, and why everyone calling you “friend” doesn’t always mean what you think it does. Be sure to follow Charlee on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @PlotTwistCharlee.Follow Nisha on Instagram @Nisha.Ni and @NextChapterNish for all things books. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the Refined and Ratchet YouTube channel and catch up on Season 1.Also, follow the Refined and Ratchet Podcast on Instagram @RefinedAndRatchet. Keywords: parasocial relationships, performative support, book community, online communities, creator boundaries, influencer culture, online friendships, content creators, digital boundaries, podcast discussion.

    44 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Not Every Emotion Deserves an Audience | Episode 111

    Reacting out loud can feel good in the moment, but it can cost you more than you realize. In this episode, Charlee breaks down why reflection protects your future, how silence can be a form of discipline, and why not every emotion deserves an audience. If you’ve ever struggled with oversharing, reacting too quickly, or feeling pressured to explain yourself publicly, this episode is for you. Follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you don’t miss future episodes. Be sure to leave a comment on the platform you are listening to. It's greatly appreciated! 🔗 Follow the chaos & stay connected! Instagram @PlotTwistCharlee TikTok @PlotTwistCharlee SubStack @PlotTwistCharlee Facebook @ Charlee Hussle

    27 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Where Have All the Girl's Girls Gone? | Episode 110

    Let’s talk... “Girl’s Girl” culture feels loud but not genuine. How are you a girl’s girl but only supportive to your clique? I’m kind — but I don’t like everybody. What I DO like is celebrating Black women doing their thing. Period. Sit back relax and enjoy this episode of Oh, Charlee Please! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the Podcast Channel and tell a friend!

    31 min
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About

Oh, Charlee Please! is a culture-forward podcast at the intersection of books, reading culture, BookTok discourse, and Black media conversations shaping today’s literary internet. Hosted by Charlee, the show breaks down reader behavior, book community chaos, internet think pieces, and the conversations people try to have in 60 seconds but shouldn’t. If it’s happening in book culture or online spaces, it’s fair game. Faith First. Shade Second. Expect long-form commentary, cultural critique, and unfiltered takes on books, media, and internet behavior — with humor, honesty, and zero pretending

Information

  • Creator
    Charlee Hussle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Charlee Hussle
  • Show Website
    Oh, Charlee Please!

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