This week, the Hotties are giving the 1997 Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella the deep dive it deserves [1:30]. They discuss iconic lines, iconic lewks (including but not limited to Whitney's wig), and provide the bold fantasy re-cast that no one asked for. As always, they end the show with culture for you to Get Involved with [45:35]. Join them w…

...hey so, have you heard about the pandemic? The pan dulce? The panna cotta?!! Well, the Hotties are living it too and are taking a much-needed break this week. In this re-broadcast, the Hotties celebrate Black History Month 2018. They share a quick higher ed update featuring faculty using their powers for good [1:20], and get intersectional in th…

This week, the CT & KW reflect on the Y'All-Qaeda Insurrection [2:07], the quarantine drama Locked Down [13:57], and Armie Hammer's whole gross endealment [36:50]. //Spoiler alert: the gross part isn't the kink; it's the abuse.// And as always, the Hotties end the show with some culture for you to Get Involved with [49:07]. Join them, won't you? Th…

This week, the Hotties opine about the idea of "New Year" and try to discover what, if anything, they are taking from the concept [1:30-14:00]. Then, CT & KW welcome you to The Bridge—AKA a spoilerific conversation about Bridgerton, of course [14:30-43:00]. And if you thought they weren't going to weigh on Hilaria De Boston Baldwin, well, you are s…

Season's greetings from your unfriendly neighborhood Hotties! This week, CT and KW kick things off with a little Holleration –– they're talking about Chani Nicholas's new astrology app, Chani, and the harsh realities of living in the subscription economy [1:42]. Then they dish about last week's main character, Hallie Myers-Shyer, and all the ways s…

The week, the Hotties are discussing Letitia Wright [1:35], their latest baking obsessions [16:45], and Hulu's gay holiday romcom Happiest Season [35:40]. As always, they close the show with culture for you to Get Involved with [1:09:11]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, an…

This week, the Hotties start with a spoiler-filled discussion of The Crown, Season 4 [1:54]. Who do we want to step on us? Who needs a swift punch to the trachea? CT and KW dive deep into these and many other important questions in this hard-hitting segment. Next up, they discuss the real star of Thanksgiving: the sides [27:50]. How much dairy is t…

Listener, beware –– this episode is a post-election brain dump. CT and KW got thoughts, they got feelings, and they got TIME. The Hotties will resume their regularly scheduled programming next week. This episode contains swearing and the N-word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, and other goodies at theblackhotties.com. Follow …

This week, the Hotties start with a conversation about National Coming Out Day and what it does (or doesn't) mean to them [2:18]. Next, they pay homage to the late, great Thirst Aid Kit –– discussing their favorite episodes and sharing a few thirst objects of their own [18:10]. Then, they wax nostalgic about the most popping snacks of the 90's and …

This week, the Hotties talk about civility –– who deserves it? Who doesn't? And what does it all meaaaaaaan?? [2:08] Next, they bravely pull tarot cards on air and talk about the ways they use tarot for self-reflection [25:06]. They wrap up with a deep-dive into the latest season of Hulu's PEN15 [34:59], and share some culture for your involvement …

This week, the Hotties dive deep into season 1 of the reality TV sensation Selling Sunset [1:39], share some of their go-to recipes [30:38], and discuss the sociopolitical dynamics of celebrity nudity in pop culture [43:07]. And of course, they have some culture recs for you to Get Involved with [59:24]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains …

That’s right, the Hotties have decided to grace you with a special bonus episode! Instead of their signature cold takes, CT & KW are here with some *~hot *~ takes on recent events! (...don't get used to it.) They discuss Jessica Krug and academia’s relationship with blackness in Nonsense in Higher Ed—spoiler, they do not wish her well [2:06-16:43].…

This week, the Hotties dive deep on their favorite himbos [1:35], essential "flavor agents" for the home cook [25:36], and one of the albums of the summer, Gaslighter [53:42]. As always, they have plenty of culture recommendations for you to get involved with [1:03:43]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan…

Your Hotties have another barn burner of an episode for you this week! They return to roots for some Nonsense in Higher Ed to discuss one of the wilder cases of academic catfishing that has ever occurred [2:00-13:20]. Next, there are things to learn in a rousing round of Hey, Facts Tho [13:30-26:20]. Then, CT & KW dive into The Bounty Hunter (2010)…

Greetings to listeners old and new! This week, CT and KW discuss plague times and their summer of discontent [1:36], the entanglement heard round the world [24:40], and Beyonce’s latest masterpiece, Black Is King [46:20]. Plus, as always, they’ve got some culture recs for you to get involved with [1:04:16]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contai…

It's 2020 and the Unfriendly Black Hotties are back in your ears! First up, a conversation about the Oscars [1:45]! Who got snubbed? Why do we care? What is the point of the Oscars anymore? Then, CT takes you on journey as she tries to work out exactly why Apple TV's The Morning Show has wormed its way into her brain [26:06], and KW attempts to coh…

Featured in this week's episode: Let Me Holla At You, in which we shout about recent grievances and new discoveries [1:25] Mommi V. Mommi, in which we discuss the exceedingly charming Maleficent: Mistress of Evil [9:09] Queer Eye: We're in Japan! [23:48] Get Involved [39:07] This episode contains swearing and the N word. Music is courtesy of Ryan L…

Happy Wednesday! This week, your hotties are dishing about Showtime’s exquisite Couples Therapy—yes, CT is in love with Orna [1:20]. Then, the THRILLING return of of Hey, Facts Tho, because your Hotties love knowledge [26:39]! They finish the show with a discussion of Netflix’s Unbelievable, a celebration of acting as an art form [34:58]. And of co…

LOOK OUT, YOUR HOTTIES ARE BACK! That's right, CT and KW are back with a fresh episode, featuring: Life Updates [1:43]! What has moving done to CT's brain? What is grad school like for KW? Then the Hotties have a spoiler filled chat about the greatest movie of our time, HUSTLERS [25:00]. J.Lo, fashion, scamming, and did we mention J.Lo? And of cour…

Happy April Fam, the Hotties are back! CT & KW start the episode with their take on the deeply messy college admissions scandal, plus a conversation about the lack of support minority faculty are getting at Yale, and what those faculty have decided to do about it [1:26]. Then, as the 2020 Democratic pool gets bigger and bigger, the Hotties thought …

The Hotties are back with a pop-culture-filled extravaganza! First, they drop some truth bombs that have stuck with them from therapists over the years [2:36]. Being a person is hard AF, but some sage advice (however brutal) from paid professionals often makes things a bit easier. Then, a conversation about Sex Education and Schitt's Creek, two sho…

The Hotties are BACK IN ACTION for 2019, and there is been so much to discuss already! First up, a quick round up of all the juiciest and silliest news from the start of the year – Bezos's Sexts, Battle of the Ellens, and more [3:15]. Nonsense in Higher Ed tackles some wild racism out of Duke [24:10], and later in the show, the Hotties share a reca…

Merry Slutmas one and all! This week, the Hotties holler about men writing sex (it's honestly so bad) and share some better examples from a few women writers [1:24]. Everyone's least favorite white woman Betsy DeVos is suggesting some terrible changes to Title IX, and KW has all the info you need [19:01]. Then, the Hotties take a moment to get goss…

Your Hotties are here to provide you some A+ content while you travel, cook, or just lie down this Thanksgiving week! Let Me Holla at You has KW sharing a sermon that really spoke to her heart, as well as tips to keep white women from being snitchin’ Sarahs [1:13]. Next up, a spoiler filled discussion of Widows, the Steve McQueen-directed heist tha…

Your Hotties welcome you to ~*~*SPOOKY SEASON*~*~ with an episode chock full of cool weather conversation. First, they must discuss the Pudding Taxonomy their trusted British Associate Rosie sent over, and holla about Cardi B's Turner Classic Movie collection, recently released on her Instagram [2:05]. Then, a special Know Thy Frenemy edition, with…