Watch Out Lil’ Elf

Good People, we’re back with the the Post-Thanksgiving run down. We spend some time reflecting fondly over our Thanksgiving activities and thinking about what’s to come for the rest of the holiday season.

We’ve been a little distracted this week, so there’s not much Ellen to report. But, she started the 12 Days of Christmas giving a little early, which is awesome for those who are so fortunate to be in the audience already. In general though, we’re just thankful for Ellen. *swoons*

This week’s Would You Rather question looks at what type of neighbor you would rather have, a nosy one or a noisy one?  Which naturally leads to some stories about communal living and some less-than-desirable neighbors. We want to hear your neighbor stories and, of course, what type of neighbor you’d rather have. We’re listening…@FSGPodcast  #FSGWYR

Around the water cooler, we talk about Snoop Lion & the Turkeys, CoCo and Ice T’s “young” family, the video of the murder of Jaquan Mcdonald by a Chicago Police Officer, and last night’s Soul Train Awards. We don’t have an official “Let’s Talk About It” this week, but Shells shares  a concern about The Elf on the Shelf and marvels at Irene’s “signature” performance head snap.

The Plight of Patti’s Pies

Hey ya’ll! Shells has been busy trying to get on the Steve Harvey show, unsuccessfully and Irene has been chillin’ for the most part.  Neither of us can believe that it’s already time for Thanksgiving…but it is.

This week in Ellen Awesomeness, Portia stopped by to help clarify which one is “the short one” in their relationship, and Diane Keaton’s visit made it evident that she is a bonafide trip. But our favorite moment this week was going down memory lane with Jeannie…and then Ellen’s kindness strikes again!

Hit us up on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram and let us know if you would rather be able to hear every conversation around you or be able to take back things that you say.

Around the water cooler, we talk about the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris, the chaos and confusion surrounding Syria and their refugees, the less than shocking news of Charlie Sheen‘s HIV announcement, a glaring omission on Billboards Best Rappers list, and the trouble in the saying “Everything Happens for a Reason“.

And like many, we had to spend some time talking about the mind blowing phenomenon that was James Wright Chanel‘s YouTube video on Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pie. (We tried to get James on the show… but apparently, he’s a little busy given recent events….BUT, we’d still love to have you on James!) The volume of sales, the social media hype, a little psychology of sales, and the underlying example of the power of the black dollar…we talk about it all.

Wrapping up- In Irene’s Beats this week, is a hit from an artist that SHOULD have been on Billboard’s list of to top rappers. And Jeannie’s story (from unemployed to Ellen) is this week’s beautiful story to inspire all of us.

The Blackish Empire

The Whole Conversation

What up, good people! We’re back like we neva left… and as the holiday season approaches, it’s stirring up a long forgotten obsession (or sorts) for Shells. And since we’re talking about obsessions: Irene has a thing for Target. 

The People’s Choice

It feels gooooooddddd to be back!! We apologize for the unexpected lapse…but, you know, LIFE. So, now…on with the show!

The million dollar questions this week are: “did Cole ever get his bday party”? And “Is Irene changing professions?” We’ll find out and then we’ll talk about our Halloween!

Ellen’s Master Class aired on OWN and we enjoyed it as much as we thought we would! Heidi Klum also stopped by the show to discuss Project Runway, lice infestation, and customes! Then, Ellen introduced us to the newest Kardashian, discussed urban dictionary, and talks ED on Air.

This week we address self sustaining actions …food or clothes… in this week’s would you rather. What’s your preference? Talk back on social media (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram): @fsgpodcast, #FSGWYR.

We’ll call this week’s water cooler news, InCaseYouMissedIt: Just few nuggets: Biden’s not running, Royals take the World Series, and then we talk about #Zola.

Then we talk about the highly provocative episode of Being Mary Jane. There were so much buzz about this particular episode, that we just had to talk about all they issues covered: depression, suicide, broken friendship, molestation. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, please seek professional help. If you are feeling suicidal, call 1-800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Hotline).

We wrap it up with a little throwback music in Irene’s Beats, and Ellen & Zola inspired Shells motivational moment! (lol)

So there it is, folks! We’re glad to be back and we’ll see you again soon!