Chat & Bother

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Ready to start all the best conversations? Start right here with us on Chat & Bother. Are you tired of no one responding to your Tweets, Facebook posts, WhatsApp, or group chat messages? Do you start your day by chatting with friends on social media or checking the group chat for a great discussion? Eva does. Every morning she wakes up her husband Don (much too early for his liking) with pop culture, internet drama, nostalgia, and what's new, next, and "nah." Each week on Chat & Bother, Black, Gen X husband and wife conversation starters, Don and Eva discuss a question or topic that people are asking each other online. It could be something that you and your friends are already talking about, or it could be something that you should be talking about.

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"I wanna be a white girl!" What Do You Do When Your Kids Have Unrealistic Goals?

Jun 10 2024 17 mins

So your daughter wants to be a white girl, but she is unmelanated. Your son wants to be a rapper, but you don't see that as a viable career path. What do you do? On this episode, Don and Eva discuss the right and wrong ways to support your child's endeavors when you don't agree with their... ahem... uh... Validity? Viability? Sensibility? Yeah. One of those. WWTHD (What would

BIG FUN WITH THE WRETCHED! What did you do to have fun as a teen in the 80s and 90s?

Jun 03 2024 17 mins

Remember that episode of the C*sby Show when Vanessa ran off with her friends to have "big fun" at the Wretched concert in Baltimore and got into all sorts of trouble? What did you do to have fun when you were a teenager? We promise we won't tell. In this episode, Eva and Don talk about their teen years in Delaware and South Carolina, and what they did to have a good time.

What Styles Do You Regret from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s?

May 27 2024 16 mins

Polka dots, rayon shirts, and short-alls, OH MY! The 80s, 90s, and 2000s are back in style, so it is hard to really regret our decisions, but in this episode, Don and Eva share just a few items that they wish they hadn't insisted on rocking in their teens. Where to find us: Instagram - @chatandbother Facebook Page - @chatandbother YouTube - @chatandbother Twitter

Excuse Me, May I Have This Dance?

May 20 2024 19 mins

Eva made what seemed like a simple anniversary post on Facebook that turned out to not be so simple to her friends and family. The reactions sparked a conversation about agency, being an introvert, accepting quirks, and respecting boundaries. On this episode of Chat and Bother, Eva and Don discuss their personality differences and how those differences helped them navigate tw

BONUS EPISODE: Did We Learn Nothing from the Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef?

May 17 2024 17 mins

What made Marjorie Taylor Green think she could come for Rep Jasmine Crockett and survive? Did we learn nothing from the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef? *sigh* In this bonus episode, we talk about our experiences with people writing checks their 🍑 can't cash, and getting publicly eviscerated. We mention a very funny human that you should check out online and in person. He

How Do You Know When to Cut Off Family?

May 13 2024 27 mins

Chat & Bother is back for season two! In this episode, Don and Eva deliver the results of the Q&A Sunday polls on Instagram, talk about Brian McKnight's decision to cut off his kids from his previous marriage, calling them "products of sin," and discuss how cutting off family members the right way can lead to a more peaceful life. Do you think people are out there regularly

OFF-SEASON BONUS: How Do You Cope with Winning and Losing?

Apr 27 2024 17 mins

You win some, and you learn some! Join hosts Eva and Don in a candid and humorous chat about winning and losing. In this episode of Chat and Bother, Eva and Don share personal anecdotes that illustrate how they've coped with both victory and defeat, the valuable lessons learned from their mistakes, the resilience gained from overcoming challenges, and how they navigate teach

OFF-SEASON BONUS: Why Do We Have Cold Weather Clothes in Warm Places?

Jan 15 2024 18 mins

Welcome to a special off-season bonus episode of Chat and Bother! In this chilly installment, join hosts Eva and Don as they take a morning drive through the Windy City. Why Do We Have Cold Weather Clothes in Warm Places? On this below-zero morning in Chicago, Eva and Don chat about why our closets seem to harbor parkas even in warmer climates. This "on-the-go" episode captur

Hey Auntie! How Do You Navigate Generational Etiquette?

Dec 18 2023 17 mins

How does Gen X measure up in the formality department? Join Don and Eva as they discuss cultural nuances, family dynamics, and the mathematical formula you have to use when addressing family members. When are you on a first-name basis? When must you use titles like "auntie," "uncle," "mister," or "miss." Are millennials too laid-back or simply redefining what it means to sh

How Were You Taught to Be a Good Samaritan?

Dec 11 2023 16 mins

Do you remember the first good deed you ever did? How often do you find yourself putting on your superhero cape to help a stranger in need? In this episode, Eva and Don share the lessons they learned about kindness, compassion, and goodwill - and how they learned those lessons. Was it the classic moral tales, Bible stories, watching their parents, or did they discover the ar