The Sex Education Jawn
Erica and Rasheed chat about the need for sex education for young people. For What's Tea, they talk about Soulja Boy's teeth, morgues running out of space, Kim K's Paris robber, and the Irv Gotti & Ashanti drama.
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The GWORLZ Room
Sometimes we talk about sex, sometimes we talk about pop culture, and sometimes we talk about politics. Either way, it’ll be a kiiiiii. The Gworlz Room is an open forum about everything featuring Philly-based chosen siblings, Erica (@thicccorita) & Rasheed (@sheededonem/@phreedomjawn).
Our reoccurring segments include: (1) “What’s Tea” (a review of interesting trending news), (2) “It’s Giving” (a mutual aid call-to-action), and (3) “Holla At Ya Gworl” (main discussion).
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Episodes (34)
Another Jawn About Love
Erica and Rasheed again put love at the center of TGR by talking about the eight different types of love. For What's Tea, we talk about the Pink Sauce lady, the Kelis callout, Applebee's new lipgloss, and the world's fourth HIV long-term remission case.
The GWORLZ Room
enAugust 15, 2022
The Non-Binary Jawn
Erica and Rasheed invite mutuals, Andre & Messiah, to The Gworlz Room for an open and honest discussion about being Non-Binary. For What's Tea, the gworlz talk about current events around Monkeypox, Ricky Martin drama, and Lil Uzi Vert assuming They/Them pronouns.
The F**k Marry Kill Jawn
Erica and Rasheed play a game of "F**K MARRY KILL" for episode 31 of The Gworlz Room. For What's Tea, the gworlz chat about the Roe V. Wade overturning, P-Valley, new updates on possible justice surrounding Emmett Till, and a new Amazon Alexa feature.
The Jawn Centering Neurodiversity
Erica and Rasheed get vulnerable for Episode 30 as they cover neurodiversity, the importance of recognizing it, and stepping into their own diagnoses. For What's Tea, the gworlz touch on Postmates' “Bottom-Friendly” menu, the recent Lizzo controversy, Saucy Santana’s old tweets being dug up, and Juneau daycare poisoning. The Spot Period Hub is uplifted for It's Giving.
The Jawn Wit All Da Tea
"The Jawn Wit All Da Tea" is exactly how it sounds. This week, Erica & Rasheed do an extended What's Tea segment where they dish on new seasons of shows like RuPaul's Drag Race & P-Valley and give their thoughts on popular topics like Juneteenth commercialization and the internet discussions surrounding Jack Harlow, BET nominations, and so much more.
Two community members receive uplifting for this episode's "It's Giving."
The Jawn About Virginity
In Episode 28, da gworlz revisits myths and narratives around "virginity." For What's Tea, they explore topics like DaBaby's newest viral video, Will Smith and the Oscars, the club turn up with an open casket, and Paula Patton's chicken tutorial. For It's Giving, Black Soul Vintage is uplifted.
The Jawn About Ghosting
On Episode 27, da gworlz discuss how ghosting can be unfavorable for some, but a safety measure for others. For What's Tea, they discuss the alleged Joseline's Cabaret reunion drama, Mary J. Blige's explanation for having no kids, Brittney Griner being detained in Russia, and Amanda Bynes' conservatorship coming to an end. For It's Giving, Black Soul Vintage is uplifted.
Let's Talk About Sex (Work)
This week, the gworlz talk about misconceptions and stigmas surrounding sex work. They also hear from a digital sex worker, Saint Orochimaru, about his experiences in the profession. For What's Tea, they talk about the "Martin" show reunion, Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez, the Wendy show cancellation, and Jason Lee's false accusation of
Queen Elizabeth II's death.
For It's Giving, the gworlz uplift Homies Helping Homies.
Love is the Message
This week, the gworlz talk about some of their finest love experiences and why platonic love is essential for their main discussion. They discuss Thandiwe Newton's colorism "apology" and the nation's first harm-reducing vending machine for What's Tea and share listener-submitted sex stories for Spill The Tea. Another comrade is uplifted for It's Giving.
Unmasking the Social Side Effects
Erica & Rasheed talk about Brittany Renner on the Fresh-N-Fit Podcast, Cardi B's win against Tasha K, the "Don't Say Gay" bill, and Jazmine Sullivan's newest project for their What's Tea segment. For It's Giving, they uplift a mutual comrade from Philly. Holla At Ya Gworl details the social side effects of COVID-19.
The GWORLZ Room
enJanuary 31, 2022
Best of Black Twitter
Erica and Rasheed go over some of their favorite "Black Twitter" moments this week. For What's Tea, they discuss flight to Cancun from hell, fraudulent COVID-19 testing sites, Jim Jones, and a mother who took COVID-19 isolation too far.
The GWORLZ Room
enJanuary 17, 2022
Surviving Xmas
Rasheed & Erica step back into The Gworlz Room after six months. This week’s tea: AirTag stalking, Tik Tok, uncovered Black cemeteries, and a new OnlyFans rival.
Holla At Ya Gworl talks about the holiday blues and possible reasons for the evident spike.
The GWORLZ Room
enJanuary 03, 2022
LIVE WERK POSE
This week, we’re talking about the series finale of Pose and giving our thoughts on the entire series. And for What’s Tea, we’re talking about the Widow Von Du, Teyana Taylor, Tyler Perry, and much more. We uplift the 'MILF Project,' once again, for our Community Care Corner.
The GWORLZ Room
enJune 14, 2021
Dear Old Me
This week, we’re writing a four-page letter, and it’s all about our former selves. For What’s Tea, we’re talking about the Rugrats Reboot, Naomi Osaka, Monique, and much more. For our Community Care Corner, we talk about the MILF Project.
IYANLA VAN-CAN'T
This week, we chat with Erica’s best friend, Danielle, about therapy experiences. For What’s Tea, we’re talking Mulatto’s name change, a possible Romeo & Bow Wow Verzuz, Billy Porter, and so much more.
The GWORLZ Room
enMay 24, 2021
ALL THE HOUSEWIVES MAKE IT P-P-POP
This week, we’re are talking about celebrity culture. We answer questions like: are they good people, and is there a reason to have them around? For What’s Tea, we’re talking about how Simon went from Falynn’s ex-husband to Porsha’s fiancee, BLM and other political statements being banned in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, Nicki Minaj re-releasing ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ on streaming services 12 years after it’s release and more. Plus, we congratulate Harriett’s Bookshop on their latest accomplishment.
SOCIAL DISRUPTION
This week we’re running down our list of most annoying social media personalities. And for What’s Tea, we’re talking about the Noteps, Bad Girls Club reboots, the Eviction Moratorium, and more. We’re also introducing the gworls to the Community Care Corner segment, where we uplift a new mutual aid fund every week. And our friend, Jean, joins the conversation, too!
YOU CAN'T CDC ME
This week, the gworlz discuss the anxiety of returning to normalcy post-COVID. For What’s Tea, they talk about Kim K, Janet Mock, T-Pain, CDC Guidelines, and much more.
CONSENT IS ESSENTIAL
We are adding a *trigger warning* as we dive into a discussion centered around consent this week. And for what’s tea, we look back at a heavy week in police & state violence, plus more.
The GWORLZ Room
enApril 19, 2021