Episodios
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This episode we sit down with writer, poet, and Con Tú variety show alum, Willow. We talk about the hilarious poeticism of Black mothers. Willow tells us what was like seeing stars and ducking killer clown when she was in college. We also discuss the dimensional veil being thin after 2am. Tuck in, and kick it with us.
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They talkin' bout rap, y'all. It's a fun one
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This week, comedian & voice of a generation, James Earl Brassfield joins the gang. Still mesmerized by the solar eclipse, they talk about space stuff; radiations, magnetic forcefields, chem-trails, and the astronaut code of silence. They also, in true hack fashion talk they ish about the Drake rap battle. From broke gifts to Jerry Lee Lewis, if you can think of it, they might talk about it. Enjoy!
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The squad kicks things off by talking about their “firsts”, celebrity sex tapes, and biometric technology. They razz Diddy (no Diddy) and speculate on who and why would win a fight between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Yes, you read that correctly. Marcus unveils his brilliant restaurant idea and his disdain for Black biopics.
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They been gone for a minute, but they back with the jump off. Have you ever seen a blue person? Neither had TJ and Marcus until Stephanie told them about colloidal silver drinkers. They talk about potential comedy beef, black face done right, and pay homage to the late Akira Toriyama. Did you miss them!? Well, those days are over.
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Comedian, playwright, actor, and theatre producer Kadijah Wingo joins Marcus, Stephanie and TJ this week. Over a tall glass of forever chemicals, they discuss testicular cancer and TJ seemingly disappearing balls and the existential dread of being a 20-something with an undeveloped frontal lobe. They roast, they laugh, they therapize; from the attack on the public school system to Bob Marley's extramarital activities, there isn’t a topic they don’t touch. ¡Disfruta!
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In this episode, our hosts take some time to get to know each other better. Marcus probes Stephanie (pause) with questions about her background and introduction to writing. Through the usual mentions of Jay-Z and the ongoing search for sponsors, TJ, Marcus, and Stephanie give us some more insight on who they are as artists and people. Sit back and enjoy!
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One Love is in the air, and apparently not checking their emails! Stephanie, TJ, and Marcus spend this Valentine’s Day with comedian and Con Tú Variety Show alumni Dezhawn France and things get spicy! Well, not spicy, just candid. They talk about losing jobs, their love for comedy, and how to properly spell Dezhawn’s name. Put this one on while you make love, One Love, with you S/O tonight <3
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It seems like Stephanie and TJ liked having Marcus Scott Williams on the show so much that they decided to make him a co-host of the show… and on the 10th episode! Feels like a milestone. This week the gang chop it up with Will Cherry, recording artist, producer, filmmaker, and Con Tú Variety Show alumni. In the wake of releasing his new EP and short film Cherry talks about his creative mindset and process, his evolution, and the difference between having influences and being derivative. The hunt for sponsorships is still very on. They laugh, diss each other, and are here to entertain you. Enjoy!
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This week on the Con Toes, I mean, Con Tú Podcast, Stephanie and TJ are joined by writer, educator, community organizer, and Con Tú Variety Show alumni, Eric Odum. Come kick it while discussing Münchausen syndrome, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and language policing. Stephanie reveals she will take beef to the Library Of Congress, so keep it hip-hop. From erotic poets to opium dens, there isn’t a topic they don’t spew their ill-informed opinions about, so sync with your car, pair your earbuds, or turn up your phone speakers in a public place and enjoy this episode.
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Stephanie and TJ sit down with Con Tú Variety Show alum, Marcus Scott Williams. He talks about his upcoming works, his re-introduction to music making, and, per his love for Hip-Hop, his desire for literary beef. Then they talk about how important it is to them that artists have an authentic point of view when they make stuff.
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Join our hosts as they enter the new year. Stephanie discusses her adolescent delinquency and her aversion to water-bound travel. TJ discusses New Year anxiety and somehow they both meet at the intersection of no butt-licking and no outer space. How many male baddies does it take to screw in a lightbulb, you ask? Well, subscribe for the feet pics and maybe you’ll find out. Also, TJ still needs those sponsorships. Wait, seriously, if you know how to get sponsors, email us here at the show.
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Welcome back to the show! After doing their first Stand-up appearances of the year at Hilarities in Cleveland, our hosts reflect on the night and the state of the local Cleveland comedy world. TJ reflects on the first time he bombed to a sold out room and his struggles with imposter’s syndrome. Stephanie’s tired of people pronouncing her last name wrong which takes them down a path of name discrimination. They talk about self-censorship, self-preservation, and political correctness. They also let us know when and where you can catch the Con Tú Variety Show. Tuck in, turn it up, and hang with the gang.
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This week, TJ & Stephanie are joined by animator, director, & good friend of the show, Jeron Braxton. Join them as they open the flower of life. Some may even say that they did so properly. A conversation about Jeron’s forthcoming feature film directorial debut called Slime, starring Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi, serves as a conduit for topics like; Jeron’s creative process, new western animation, the super-hero-movie craze, Terrance Howard’s unlikely influence, and more to flow. Also, yes, TJ, ever vigilant, was still on the hunt for them sponsorship bags.
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Through sickness and in health, Stephanie and TJ bring us another episode. Have you ever seen a male baddie, or Jay-Z’s legs, or shirtless Cuba Gooding Jr.? If not, join our hosts as they guide you through these firsts. They also discuss why they think we never hear about famous women cheating and the fact that there aren’t many celebrated multi-faceted women in comedy. Tune in and enjoy!
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What if God was one of us? Some friends join Stephanie and TJ this week. After celebrating Stephanie’s birthday, they talk about gut health and accidental racism and share some thoughts on those who gut fully naked in gym locker rooms. Listen in to find out the one question they’d all ask God while TJ continues, week-after-week, to secure sponsorship for the show.
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The Re-reintroduction. After several not-so-shameless plugs, Stephanie and TJ talk about their new journey in standup comedy. TJ is still trying to secure that sponsorship bag 👀. They also talk restaurant and retail jobs and that one older employee that ain't have time for the supervisor's nonsense. All this after hosting Total Downer and more at their weekly live show "Con Tú Variety Show"
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Sink or swim, but literally though. We find out that Stephanie is no stranger to being thrown into the deep end and she tells us about about her love for Super Doughnuts. TJ constantly checks the time and tries to keep potential sponsors intact even though it seems like Stephanie is hell-bent on destroying them. They talk about the ills of financial illiteracy and their vehement disdain for ankle socks before hurrying off to host their weekly live show, the "Con Tú Variety Show"
