The Suga

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Welcome to The Suga, a brown mama's guide to the sweet life with hosts Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph. Each week, listeners can laugh, learn, love AND (instead of spilling the tea) share THE SUGA by celebrating sisterhood and motherhood.

NOV 27

Featuring: Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl

Because Thanksgiving is basically Ruth Reichl season (the holy trinity of food, family, and feelings) we’re serving you a special episode of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' lovely conversation with her from Season 1 of Wiser Than Me. On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia gets enlightened by 77-year-old food writer, magazine editor, and author Ruth Reichl. From her infamous New York Times review of Le Cirque to greenlighting a controversial David Foster Wallace article in Gourmet, Ruth is as gutsy as they come. Ruth talks to Julia about living with a mom who has bipolar disorder, processing grief through food, and why you should always do things that scare you. Plus, Julia asks her mom Judith for a recommendation on what to cook when Ruth accepts an invitation for dinner. For more episodes, follow Wiser Than Me wherever you get your podcasts or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/wiserthanmefd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
NOV 24

A Special Listen: Julia Gets Wise with Roz Chast

On the latest episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 70-year-old New Yorker cartooning legend Roz Chast, whose humor and unforgettable illustrations Julia has adored for decades. They dive into Roz’s anxieties, obsessions, and the worldview behind her award-winning memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” Roz chats about raising kids through constant worry, caring for her aging parents, and how her work helps her make sense of the chaos. Plus, Julia’s mom Judy recalls how she handled the sex talk with Julia when she was growing up. For more episodes, head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/wiserthanmefd or follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Find us on Substack at wiserthanme.substack.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 12m
08/01/2022

Prioritizing Life With Adrienne Banfield Norris

This week we’re joined by the dynamic Adrienne Banfield Norris. She’s going to be giving us the suga on why more women need to prioritize their dreams, how hosting Red Table Talk has opened her mind and how she got that banging body. Connect with us:@TheSugaberries @TikaSumpter @ThaiRandolph TheSuga@Sugaberry.com www.sugaberry.com Connect with Gam: @gammynorris @GammyNorris_ Positively Gam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min
07/25/2022

Boundaries Are A Beautiful Thing With Nedra Glover Tawwab

This week we’re joined by licensed therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her gift for helping others , creating healthy relationships and why boundaries are a beautiful thing. Connect with us:@TheSugaberries @TikaSumpter @ThaiRandolph TheSuga@Sugaberry.com www.sugaberry.com Connect with Nedra: www.nedratawwab.com @NedraTawwab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

44 min
07/18/2022

Embracing Change with Yolonda Ross

This week we’re joined by critically acclaimed actress, writer, director and activist, Yolonda Ross. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her journey, embracing change and why she loves Butterflies. Connect with us:@TheSugaberries @TikaSumpter @ThaiRandolph TheSuga@Sugaberry.com www.sugaberry.com Connect with Yolonda: yolondaross.com @yolondaross @yolondaross_creator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min
07/11/2022

The No Stress Zone with Katrina McGhee

This week we're joined by chief brand ambassador for the American Heart Association, Katrina McGhee. She’s sharing the suga on decreasing our stress levels, taking care of our bodies and how we can live heart healthy lives Connect with us:@TheSugaberries @TikaSumpter @ThaiRandolph TheSuga@Sugaberry.com www.sugaberry.com Connect with Katrina: @KDMcGhee https://lovingonme.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
06/27/2022

Loving The Skin You're In With Dr. Michelle Henry

This week we’re joined by a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, Dr. Michelle Henry. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her journey, how to keep our melanin popping and loving the skin you’re in. Connect with us:@TheSugaberries @TikaSumpter @ThaiRandolph TheSuga@Sugaberry.com www.sugaberry.com Connect with Dr. Henry: www.skinaestheticsurgery.com @drmichellehenry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 min
06/20/2022

Divine Living with Sheryl Lee Ralph

This week we’re joined by acclaimed award-winning actress, author, film director and activist, the legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph. We’re sharing the suga on dreaming big, learning life’s lessons and being the author of your own life story. Connect with us:@TheSugaberries @TikaSumpter @ThaiRandolph TheSuga@Sugaberry.com www.sugaberry.com Connect with Sheryl: @thesherylleeralph @thesherylralph See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min

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Introducing The Suga with Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph

Welcome to the sweet life! Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph are teaming up to create a luxurious space for modern moms of color to revel in the sweetness of motherhood and sisterhood. Every episode will feature dynamic guests sharing their experiences navigating womanhood and talking about the things that light them up! Grab a beverage of your choice and sip along as you listen to The Suga! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 4 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™. Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season, and of course her 91-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All Hail Old Women! Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

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COMEDY
Don’t Listen to Us is an advice show for advice-skeptics and wisdom-lovers, hosted by Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody, and their son Gideon. Legendary actor Mandy (The Princess Bride, Homeland, Criminal Minds) is the consummate entertainer who shoots from the hip, stage actress Kathryn is the thoughtful connector who sees all the nuance, and Gideon is the brave soul keeping them on track (or at least trying). Together, Mandy and Kathryn have 40+ years of marriage, 140+ years of life experience, and a series of viral social media posts where Gideon interviews them and watches both chaos and wisdom ensue. They don’t always agree on what advice to give—in fact, they rarely do. But they draw from their highs and lows as artists, parents, lovers, and humans, to give their unique take on real dilemmas submitted by you -- the listeners. Hang out with this family and you’ll walk away with insights you didn’t expect, stories you’ll want to repeat, and comfort knowing that you’re not alone in figuring out how to survive this fakakta world.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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HEALTH & FITNESS
There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth? Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together. Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once again and wonder… what it really means to be Alive. Alive with Steve Burns premieres September 17. New episodes every Wednesday wherever you get podcasts, and full video at www.youtube.com/@AlivewithSteveBurns

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
Things are getting weird in the world of public health. Childhood vaccines are suddenly up for debate, fluoride is being described as industrial waste, and it feels like everyone is talking about raw milk! Navigate this chaotic time with public health expert Dr. Chelsea Clinton, who every week talks to doctors, dietitians, parenting experts and more to expose pseudoscience and help us sort fact from fiction. Fact check your news feed to avoid nonsense wellness trends, pay attention to the ones with real science behind them, and help debunk misinformation over coffee, cocktails or wherever it might come up.

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HEALTH & FITNESS
Scott Aukerman, Lauren Lapkus and Paul F Tompkins abandon their regular formats to focus on the basics of being funny with each other. Can’t wait to hear more episodes? For more info and archive episodes go to www.lemonadamedia.com. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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Loving Women

01/04/2024

stuckonthisstep

Please know that I’m not the only white woman who understands that respecting the strengths and gifts of Brown/Black women is our proper role now. In voting, in choosing who to listen deeply with, and where our resources might best be shared… So thank you for this show, and your powerfully vulnerable voices.
The Suga pleaseeeeeeee come back

07/26/2023

Shakanaj0924

I fell in love with The Suga last summer. I love every episode. Each episode is a lesson and always leave me feeling better and wanting to become a better woman. I am awaiting the return of The Suga
Bring it Back!!

05/17/2023

CiCharvii

This podcast got me through my work days! Please bring it back! I miss your voices!
My sisters!!!

04/28/2023

Silky rabit

I’m late to this show, but it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G 👏🏾👏🏾. It’s real, informative, and fills my soul. These girls are my sister/ friends.

Welcome to The Suga, a brown mama's guide to the sweet life with hosts Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph. Each week, listeners can laugh, learn, love AND (instead of spilling the tea) share THE SUGA by celebrating sisterhood and motherhood.