Episode 151

Ep 151 - Did JustPearlyThings, Sa Ra Garvey, and the Black Manosphere Betray Us? - SPECIAL GUEST DANE BAPTISTE

  • "Your Aunties Could Never" hosts discuss hypothetical situations like being trapped in a romantic comedy with enemies or a horror movie with friends. They also debate whether to eat everything they dislike for life or have a job they hate for life.
  • hosts discuss their first jobs and the person they lost their virginity to.
  • The controversy surrounding JustPearlyThings' interview of a racist and Holocaust denier is discussed, with Sarah Garvey calling her out. They debate whether JustPearlyThings and the Black Manosphere betrayed their audience.
  • A woman named Amy is fundraising on GoFundMe to sue JustPearlyThings' platform for being shown on her show and for being bullied by Pearl's audience. The speaker challenges the notion that Black Brits are being colonized and that the UK has a different racial landscape than the US.
  • The speakers discuss influencers and creators being perceived as selling out or betraying the community, and how social media is not as democratic as people think. They emphasise the need for Black people to create their own online spaces.
  • The conversation shifts to the evolution of Black music and media representation, with social media having its downsides like algorithm manipulation and hate speech.
  • The speakers discuss the dangers of online spaces for Black women and how they are targeted by right-wing groups. They also discuss the monetization of loneliness and content creators preying on vulnerable individuals.
  • The controversy surrounding JustPearlyThings and the Black Manosphere is criticized for being recycled content and the host's doubling down on the controversy.

Overall, it's a mix of lighthearted hypotheticals and serious discussions about important topics affecting the Black community.

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no nonsense straight talk from women who aren't afraid to say all the things you wish you could say.

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Your Aunties Could Never

For cool Aunties everywhere ... Your Aunties Could Never brings you entertaining no nonsense straight talk from women who aren't afraid to say all the things you wish you could say.

Aunty AK, Aunty Farrah, Aunty Nana, and Aunty Sade are four friends from the UK who have lived life and are well respected in business endeavours and amongst friends and family. Elevating them to Cool Auntie status.

The Aunties have a voice and are not fearful of being heard. Join them as they discuss topical news and politics, comment on popular culture and give advice all from an informed (mature) Black woman's perspective.

Think Loose Women but with seasoning, real talk & large amounts of Black Girl Magic.