Giggle Gang, we hope you had a great Christmas holiday and are looking forward to the New Year!

In this week’s episode, Irene and Shells go down memory lane and share a few highlights from episodes past. So many dope memories and so many ridiculous moments. That being said, Shells has a bitter sweet announcement for the good people as she steps down from the show. FSG loves you Shells and the people love Shells!

Happy New Year y’all!!! And look out for new episodes in January as Irene holds it down- FSG style!

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Irene and Shells

(Recorded December 27, 2017)

Giggle Gang!!! Christmas is around the corner and Irene and Shells have a lot to catch up on in between getting ready for the holidays:

• RIP to hip hop trailblazer and podcast giant, Combat Jack
• Walter Scott’s murderer was sentenced to 20 years in prision
• Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas reconcile after 20 years of not speaking to each other
• The republicans passed a tax bill. Lord help us
• Kid calls the police on the Grinch
• Keaton Jones and his mama are trash
• Some moms are making their kids sick. Literally
• Apple is outchea playing tic tac toe with our iPhones
• UPS and TD Bank hold a family’s money hostage
• Issa Rae and Lena Waithe wont stop being GREAT!!!
• And Irene tells a Christmas classic Target shopping story for everyone’s amusement

Happy Holidays y’all! See you next week!

Irene and Shells

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(Recorded December 22, 2017)

What’s up, Giggle Gang! We hope that you had a great Thanksgiving with loved ones.

Irene made it to Boston for QT with her little sis and squeezed in another memorable concert experience along the way. Shells earned another stripe for Family Roadtrippin’ and came back with a few questions.

We bring back FSG PLUG OF THE WEEK with Givly App!

Then we catch up on a few things:

• Glamour 2017 Women of the Year event and Solange’s beautiful speech;
• Kathy Griffin is out here on a struggle mission looking for work;
• We acknowledge the unbelievably horrific events occurring in Lybia;
• Kim K had a baby shower and we’re conflicted;
• Serena Williams is married now!;
• Matt Later has joined the LONG list of high profile celebrities facing sexual assault accusations;
• Cardi B is nominated for multiple Grammys…Irene needs clarity
• Irene recaps the Soul Train Awards and Spike Lee’s Classic film-now Netflix series, She’s Gotta Have ItTy Dolla Sign makes it into Irene’s Beats and Shells is still high from ocean air and the sound of waves fuels this week’s Eye Spy Inspiration. See you next week-

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Irene & Shells

(Recorded 11/29/17)

Giggle Gang!! Your girls, Irene and Shells, are here with another week of For Shits & Giggles!! Let’s get started!

• • Here’s to hoping Massage Envy eventually learns a lesson in creating tranquility…
  • Omarosa pulled together 39 friends and photobombed the White House.
  • The Twitter-Verse smiled on us and the Good People rejoiced when the Trump account vanished for Eleven glorious minutes.
  • While the Trump indictments continued to move through process, #BlackGirlMagic, by the name of Debra A Robinson is holding the gavel.
  • Disgusting people (individually and systematically) still exist and the recent case of University of Hartford is one of the worst we’ve heard in a while.
  • Disney figured out a way to make Lion King even more magical… by sprinkling some Beyonce and Donald Glover (& others) over the upcoming live action iteration of the classic.
  • Chrisette Michelle seems to need a serious timeout, for self reflection and healing. As much we love her work, she’s spiraling and needs to step away from the mic… it is not her friend.
  • And then there is Tyrese *le sigh* Somebody close to him needs to give him a Coke and put him back on the bus.

We wrap this one up with a new one from Sam Smith and newcomer, YEBBA in Irene’s Beats; and a reminder to stand up for yourself as our Eye Spy inspiration.

We’ll be back next week…LISTEN-LAUGH-SHARE FSG!

Irene & Shells

(Recorded November 8, 2017)

Giggle Gang! We’re back at it… with another episode of FSGPodast!

While we were away, Shells hosted another successful birthday celebration for Coley-Cole and got to spend some much needed QT with her mommy. Irene is out here living the dream during HBCU Homecoming Season – with personal appearances during the celebration of our Alma Mater, FAMU, and DC’s Howard University.

Would You Rather takes the usual turn for the stupid, but let us know your position (#FSGWYR).

Now, let’s jump right in! We’re talking about…

• The insane claim from Kendu to get EVEN MORE spousal support from Mary J;
• Justin Timberlake performing at the Super Bowl and the many ways it’s not a good look;
• Trying to wrap our heads around the benefit (or risks) of including girls in the Boys Scouts;
• Oprah popped up on 60 Minutes and delighted us with her journalistic skill and story of solitary confinement in our country’s prison system;
• Then we debate whether Iyanla is really fixing lives or just outchea bullying people.

We wrap this one up with some Mary J Blige in Irene Beat’s and an Eye Spy Inspiration that’s about stripping away labels and embracing life for what it is.

That’s all for this week… but remember to Listen – Laugh – Share…and get your FSG Classic Tee!

Irene & Shells

(Recorded 10/25/17)

Giggle Gang!!! Irene has been on a world tour but we’re still getting another episode of FSG greatness in for ya!

Here we go…

• Cam Newton put his foot in his mouth and started a national debate on using the word “female” when referring to women.
• Bethany Frankel, widely known as one of the Housewives of New York & founder of Skinny Girl cocktails is putting her money where her heart is … and personally helping the people of Puerto Rico.
• Black-ish remains one of the most relevant shows on TV, flawlessly educating and entertaining about real issues. This season has taken on both Juneteenth (by way of Columbus Day and Slavery) as well as postpartum depression.
• Nelly has clearly made some unwise decisions… and consequently, is facing rape allegations. This is really less about Nelly than it is about supporting victims of sexual abuse.
• Jemele Hill has been suspended by ESPN for what feels like “not shutting up when told to.” We discuss Jemele’s comments and the message ESPN is sending in its reaction.
• BET’s Hip-Hop Awards took place in Miami this year and it was LIT!  Eminem’s cypher was way more than we (and probably anyone) expected. However, it also highlights an interesting intersection of vocal advocates of the struggles for black Americans…and the mixture of feelings and responses it stirs up.

In the spirit of the 305 and FAMU Homecoming 2017, Irene has a classic straight from the “crib” in her Beats this week!

That’s all for now, but we’ll back with more next week.

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Irene & Shells

What’s Up, Giggle Gang!!  After a short break, we are back with another episode of FSGPodcast.

We recorded this show in our “Quiet Storm” voices, skipped over all the extra, and spent all of our time catching up on the big news from the last couple of weeks…

Irene sprinkled her “Cool” on LA and has a PSA for basic human interactions. Kevin Hart’s drama has us slightly annoyed and a bit jaded; Our hearts go out to the victims of the horrific Vegas shootings and the utter complacency of our country to address gun control; New Jersey Gov. Christie made an appropriate announcement (for once); the Kardashian are still Kardashianing (and Irene is still annoyed AF); Cardi B is making her place in history by reigning atop the music charts with her break out hit- Bodak Yellow; We honor Thurgood Marshall’s historical appointment to the Supreme Court; And the young Houston Texans QB, Deshaun Watson, is setting the example for philanthropy and kindness; and we’re embracing the onset of fall with one of our favorite TV shows: This is Us.

Y’all stay safe, prayed up, and cherish every moment of love and light and joy.

We’ll be back next week with more FSG!

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(Recorded October 2, 2017)