Please, Do Tell

Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B.
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Hey Hey, welcome to Please, Do Tell, a storytelling podcast where Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker unpack life, legacy, culture, and the chaos of being grown in this economy. We talk about everything from navigating grief to uncovering family history to THAT one time we should’ve minded our business but didn’t. Think: salon chair confession + front-porch storytelling + cousin-at-the-cookout commentary.Ronnika brings the receipts, the archives, and the heart. Jeffrey brings the jokes and the “did he really just say that?” energy. Together, we’re building a space where stories matter.

  1. 22H AGO

    Culture is Talking - Are WE Listening?

    Culture isn't something that happens to us, it IS us. In Episode 107 of Please, Do Tell, Ronnika and Jeffrey dig into what's happening in Black culture right now and what it's really saying about how we're living our lives.Who celebrates you loudly?What does healing actually look like for us?Who is responsible for remembering our stories and what happens when we don't?We also pause and ask: do we celebrate the people who shaped culture while they're still here?This is your weekly reminder that the stories around you are worth paying attention to. 🎙️ What You'll Hear:→ Feeling seen in creative communities→ Family support & being celebrated in your biggest moments→ Reclaiming land, slowing down & redefining success→ Preserving Black history and why it matters personally→ At The Playground: real, personal connections to every theme→ Foolishness Files + Rapid Fire: Culture Edition💬 Tell us: What story from this week in culture stuck with you? Drop it in the comments or DM us. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey BMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

    55 min

  2. APR 14

    Showing Up for Everybody

    Episode 106 explores the transition into a new season, both literally and personally. As college basketball comes to a close and baseball begins, we reflect on the shift into spring and the energy that comes with it. With longer days and more opportunities to gather, life can quickly become full. This episode centers on a common challenge: navigating multiple birthdays and events within a short period of time. How do you show up for the people you care about while also protecting your own time and energy? Through storytelling and reflection, we explore what it means to be present, set boundaries, and move through this season with intention. Subscribe, rate, and review to support the Please, Do Tell podcast. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

    1h 15m

  3. APR 7

    April Reset + Wild Spring Break Stories | New Quarter Motivation (Q2 2026)

    Episode 105. New quarter, new energy. We are checking in on how Q1 really went and what April is bringing into our lives. From resetting goals to embracing the shift in season, this episode is all about stepping into something new. Plus, we are sharing our best spring break stories. The good, the chaotic, and the ones that still make us laugh. Tap in for culture, conversation, and a little foolishness along the way. Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who owes you a spring break story. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

    57 min

  4. MAR 31

    Because of Her, I Am

    As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the women who shaped us across generations, across seasons, and across the moments we didn’t fully understand until later. In this episode of Please, Do Tell, Ronnika and Jeffrey talk about:• The traits we carry from the women who raised us• The lessons that didn’t click until adulthood• What we saw growing up vs what we understand now• The evolution of Black women across generations• The gratitude we don’t always say out loud This conversation is honest, reflective, and rooted in legacy because who we are today is directly connected to the women who came before us. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG 🎧 Press play and take a moment to honor her.

    1h 11m

  5. MAR 27

    She Raised Me Right — Love, Music & Millennial Memories

    We recorded this one after watching the Tyrese vs Tank Verzuz… so you already know the stories got real 😅🎶 In this episode of Please, Do Tell, Ronnika and Jeffrey close out Women’s History Month reflecting on: • The women who shaped our understanding of love • The music that raised us (and had us in our feelings early) • Millennial memories - from burned CDs to late-night phone calls • The lessons we didn’t appreciate until we got older From auntie advice to R&B nostalgia, this episode is funny, honest, and rooted in gratitude for the generations of women who poured into us. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG 🎧 Press play and tell us: What song takes you back to who raised you?

    1 hr

  6. MAR 17

    The Women Who Raised Us (And What We Finally Understand)

    In this episode of Please, Do Tell, hosts Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker continue their Women’s History Month conversations by reflecting on the women who shaped their lives; mothers, grandmothers, teachers, and community figures whose lessons didn’t always make sense… until now. From childhood memories and playground dynamics to adult realizations, this episode explores how women have always been the foundation; holding families, communities, and culture together in ways we didn’t fully understand growing up. And yes… we’re also talking about the phrases, warnings, and advice that turned out to be very real. 😅 ✨ In this episode: • The women who raised and influenced us • Lessons we didn’t appreciate until adulthood • Girlhood vs boyhood expectations growing up • The emotional and cultural labor women carry • Funny “Mama said…” moments that hit different now This conversation is reflective, funny, and rooted in gratitude because women’s history isn’t just something we learn… it’s something we live. 💬 Join the conversation: What’s something a woman told you that finally makes sense now? 👍🏾 Like, comment, and subscribe 🔔 New episodes drop weekly Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey BMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG #PleaseDoTellPodcast #Episode102 #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackStorytelling #PodcastConversation #BlackPodcast

    1h 6m

  7. MAR 10

    In Our Soft Reset Era |🎙️ Ep. 101

    Episode 101 marks a new chapter for Please, Do Tell. After reaching the 100-episode milestone, hosts Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker return from a midwinter break with a reflective and humorous conversation about what happened during the time away. In the spirit of Women’s History Month, they also reflect on the women who shaped their lives, the expectations placed on girls growing up, and the lessons that appear when we slow down long enough to listen. From playground memories to present-day realizations, Episode 101 is about pausing, resetting, and continuing the work of telling our stories. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey BMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

    1h 13m

  8. FEB 24

    100 Stories Later: Why We’re Still Telling the Truth -Please, Do Tell Podcast Ep. 100

    Episode 100 of Please, Do Tell arrives during Black History Month — exactly 100 years after Black History Week was established by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. In this milestone episode, Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker reflect on what it means to reach 100 conversations rooted in grief, culture, community, and truth-telling. As the 35th episode with Jeffrey as cohost, this conversation honors growth, legacy, and the responsibility of documenting Black life in real time. Topics include: The origin of Please, Do Tell The evolution of storytelling as healing Black history as living memory Podcasting as modern oral archive Lessons learned from 100 episodes Thank you to every listener who made this possible. The next 100 start now. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Host: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG

    1h 19m
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Hey Hey, welcome to Please, Do Tell, a storytelling podcast where Ronnika Williams and Jeffrey Booker unpack life, legacy, culture, and the chaos of being grown in this economy. We talk about everything from navigating grief to uncovering family history to THAT one time we should’ve minded our business but didn’t. Think: salon chair confession + front-porch storytelling + cousin-at-the-cookout commentary.Ronnika brings the receipts, the archives, and the heart. Jeffrey brings the jokes and the “did he really just say that?” energy. Together, we’re building a space where stories matter.

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  • Creator
    Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B.
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ronnika W. & Jeffrey B.
  • Show Website
    Please, Do Tell