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Krys has an Uncle Val's gin and tonic, Doyin has a Japanese whiskey and ginger. This week, we discuss Japanese traffic from hell, Coming America 2, Tyler Perry's thirst traps and more. For our someone/something, we share common myths around the COVID vaccine. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to approach social media envy. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Vaccine Facts - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits/facts.html Social Media Envy - https://www.inc.com/rhett-power/9-ways-to-combat-social-media-envy.html Drink recipe - https://www.epicurious.com/archive/blogs/editor/2013/12/tom-bullock-first-african-american-cocktail-book-author.html Credits: open: @arleisham close: St. Brick - Gucci Mane

Krys has a Jammy Red Roo, Doyin has a Tennessee tea. This week, we discuss our lost legends Natalie Desselle Reid and Tommy Lister, the great black December 21 glow up and more. For our someone/something, we talk about the best eyeliners. And for our Pour Life Decision, we take a rest quiz to find out what areas we need to re-up on. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Best eyeliners https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/g28789319/best-eyeliner/ Rest Part 2  https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/ Drink recipe- https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chai-spiced-hot-toddy Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits:  Open: Real Housewives of Potomac  Close: On Me - Lil Baby

Krys has a Southern Comfort eggnog, Doyin has a ho-chata. This week, we discuss the 2020 SoulTrain awards, disappearing poles, Michael B. Jordan's OnlyFans and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Noah Harris, first black student body president at Haarvard. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about 7 types of rest you need to feel recharged. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Rest - https://advice.theshineapp.com/articles/the-7-types-of-rest-you-need-to-actually-feel-recharged/#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20form%20of,body%20some%20time%20to%20stretch. Drink recipe -https://inspiredbycharm.com/christmas-cocktail-recipes/ Credits: Open: @thedirtythirties Close: 12 Days of Bhristmas - LVRN ft. OMB Bloodbath and Westside Boogie

Krys has a Jack on the rocks, Doyin has gin two ways. This week, we talk ab thee JT nip slip, Beyonce sharing about parenting in 2020, Jerimih’s health improvement, and more. For our someone/something, we share the merits of taking a nap. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about vulnerability hangovers and how to cope. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: take that nap https://time.com/5672111/naps-heart-health-study/ Vulnerability Hangover https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/3-ways-to-cope-with-a-vulnerability-hangover/?utm_campaign=SMS&utm_medium=BroadcastMain&utm_source=Shine Drink recipe -  https://bevvy.co/cocktail/hair-of-the-dog/dwm Credits: open: @headoftheehoochies close: Body - Megan Thee Stallion

Krys has a Jameson and Coke, Doyin has a maple old fashioned. This week, we chat pastors pissing on airplanes, savage Aunt Maxine, the other Four Seasons, and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Stacy Abrams for her work in driving the vote in Georgia. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the non-negotiable standards for any dating relationship. Pour up and tune in! Joe Biden won! Episode Notes: Dating Standards - https://e-king-writes.medium.com/5-ways-to-keep-your-standards-high-when-dating-these-benchmarks-lead-me-to-my-husband-91a3325bac20 Drink recipe - https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/how-to/g3166/valentines-day-cocktails/ Credits: Open - @theflossyinformer Close - Rockstar - DaBaby ft. Roddy Richh

Krys has an Effen Blood Orange (with a Lil Fizz), Doyin has a whiskey sour. This week, we chat Blue Ivy’s Ivy Park cameo, Kim K’s latest gaffe, LGBTQ+ penguin drama at the zoo and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Kennedi Carter, the young black photographer that shot Beyonce’s photos for British Vogue. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss some easy ways to begin your path to being an optimist. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Becoming an optimist - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/become-optimistic-person-easy-ways/?utm_source=twitter Drink recipe -  https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3972/optimist Credit: open: @thekrissychula close: Spicy - Ty Dolla $ign ft. Post Malone in show credit: All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey

Krys has a Vanderpump Rules Rosé, Doyin has a spiked Eggnog. This week, we discuss the CAREN act, Mike Tyson setting Boosie straight, quarantine weight struggles with Gayle and more. For our someone something, we chat ab Samuel L. Jackson’s masterclass for cursing in different languages. And four our Pour Life Decision, we talk about how to craft your perfect morning routine. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Morning routine - https://www.lifehack.org/768258/morning-routine-to-make-your-day Drink recipe - https://www.liquor.com/top-of-the-morning-cocktail-recipe-4844966 Credits: open: @ElsaAngel19 close Ride - Riley

Krys has a ACE Pumpkin Cider (yay!), Doyin has Gin and Sin(nin with Lil Fizz). This we discuss Meg going to brighter stylist pastures, Ice Cube conn for Trump, Florida woman beating up her boyfriend over head and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate Kelly Rowland’s pregnancy. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to resist giving up while coping with depression and anxiety. Episode Notes: How to Escape an “I Give Up” Mindset - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/i-give-up-depression-anxiety/ Drink recipe - https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3717/quitting-ordinary Credits: Open - @bacondiva71 Close: Pretty Girls - iann dior

Krys has a gin rickey, Doyin has Sun Goddess wine. This week, we discuss Cardi B(birthday), #EndSARS, Lennethia lounge and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Mellody Hobson becoming the first black woman to have a building named after her in Princeton. And for our Pour Life Decision, we share 6 ways to show yourself the love you truly deserve. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: End SARS - https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIIrD3lqPe/?igshid=10ovmlwiw8arc 6 ways to show yourself the love you truly deserve - https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/6-ways-show-yourself-the-love-you-truly-deserve.html Drink recipe - https://www.thespruceeats.com/kentucky-kiss-recipe-761458 Credits: open: @krissychula close: Don’t Stop - Megan Thee Stallion ft Young Thug

Krys has a Barefoot Rich Red Blend, Doyin has a grapefruit rose vodka soda. This week, we chat elks that knuck if you buck, baby Minaj, recycled condoms and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Scumbag, a black-owned sanitizing kit for travel. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how black and white thinking poisons your perspective. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Black and White thinking https://www.talkspace.com/blog/black-white-thinking-ways-poisons-your-perspective/ Drink recipe - https://thefeedfeed.com/husbandsthatcook/black-and-white-russian Credits: open: @tavitalkstrash close: Runnin - 21 Savage & Metro Boomin

Krys has a  Bristow barrel-aged gin and tonic, Doyin has a drunken mule. This week, we chat the Cards-it, Yara Shahidi being cast as Tinkerbell, Canola actually being pregnant, and more. For our someone/something, we discuss tips for safely voting in a pandemic. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss why we are hard-wired to worry and how we can calm down. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Voting safely - https://votolatino.org/article/voting-during-covid/ Sample ballots - vote411.org Why we are hard-wired to worry, and what we can do to calm down - https://theconversation.com/why-we-are-hard-wired-to-worry-and-what-we-can-do-to-calm-down-127674 Drink recipe - https://bunnyears.com/anxiety-themed-cocktail-recipes-katie-goldin/ Credits: open: @frediculous close: Franchise - Travis Scott ft. Young Thug and M.I.A.

Krys has a Tequila Oasis, Doyin has a spanish wine. This week, we chat the Emmy’s, Rihanna for queen, Nene’s RHExit and more. For our someone/something, we discuss the investigation on hysterectomies in a Georgia ICE facility. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the 7 mistakes you’re making in your morning routine. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: 7 morning mistakes https://thriveglobal.com/stories/7-morning-mistakes-waking-up-ruin-day-routines/ Drink recipe - https://www.thecocktailproject.com/drink-recipes/devil-in-the-morning Credits: Open - Stephen A Smith Close - Splackavellie - Presha

Krys has a sorta pineapple rum punch, Doyin has a salted caramel old-fashioned. This week, we chat THEE VERZUZ (Patti vs Gladys), Saweetie hair care tips, Kelis’ baby girl, and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Naomi Osaki as she wins her second US Open. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to hold space for others and yourself. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: 5 tips to practice holding space - https://gstherapycenter.com/blog/2020/1/16/what-holding-space-means-5-tips-to-practice Drink recipe - https://www.cointreau.com/us/en/cocktails/beautiful-friendship Credits - Open: @toeverymom Close: Whole Lotta Choppas - Sada Baby

Krys has a PBJ shot, Doyin has the first PUMPKIN BEER of the season by Elysian. This week, we chat Trump supporter/Flat earther boat problems, justice (finally!) for Curtis Flowers, Jason Gray skinnty legs, and more. For our someone/something, we tell you how to “block” artists on every major music platform. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about existential anxiety and how to cope. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: How to block a bitch (music artist) https://time.com/5883622/block-artists-on-spotify-amazon-apple-music/ Existential Anxiety https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/anxiety/what-is-existential-anxiety-how-to-cope-with-it/ open: @headofthehoochies close: Hit Different - SZA ft. Ty Dolla $ign clip:  @laronhinesofficial

Krys has an Atticus, Doyin has an Amina. This week, we discuss the Monica Brandy Verzuz, the VMA Awards (because we had to), the new march on Washington and more. For our someone/something, we discuss the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss sources of joy in times of COVID. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Joy in the Time of COVID - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-and-happiness/202004/joy-in-the-time-covid Drink recipe - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/land-of-happy/ Credits: open: Chadwick Boseman close: Young, Gifted, and Black - Jay Z

Krys has a cheap merlot, Doyin has a Brown Skin Girl. This week, we discuss Colin Kaepernick’s Disney deal, Lil Boosier trying to get his IG back, Meg thee Stallion and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Anthony Madu, a young ballet scholar from Nigeria. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss tactful ways to raise our energy. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Raising Energy - https://www.xonecole.com/improve-your-energy-low-high-frequency/ Drink recipe - https://www.shot-cocktail-recipe.com/cocktail-recipes/good_vibrations.html Credit: Open: @headofthehoochies Close: Laugh Now Cry Later - Drake ft Lil Durk

Krys has a French 76, Doyin has a Negroni (with a Rosé chaser.) This week, we discuss luxury drug stores, Jason Derulo’s CATS aspirations, Dolly Parton being about that life and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate 11-year old Michelle Nkamankeng, who has written 9 books to-date. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss tactical ways to manage up and impress your boss. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Managing Up: What it Means and Tips to get Better at it - https://hbrascend.org/topics/managing-up-what-it-means-and-tips-to-get-better-at-it/ Drink recipe - https://www.nastywomanwines.com/nasty-talk/thistle-boss-lady-cocktail Credits: Open: Shelea Frazier Close: Pussy Talk - City Girls ft. Doja Cat

Krys has a Paloma, Doyin has a Campari and IPA. This week, we discuss Carole Baskin hating on WAP, stolen 3ft dildos, Ellen’s problems and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Keashon, who has invented a social distancing device at 12 years old. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss racial trauma at the workplace. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Kid inventor https://www.tmz.com/2020/07/26/kid-creates-sam-social-awareness-machine-distancing/ Work Racial Trauma https://www.talkspace.com/blog/black-lives-matter-poc-racial-trauma-work-workplace/ Drink recipe - http://www.completecocktails.com/Drinks/9to5Punch.aspx#.XzFLNCQ1jDs Credits: open: @thechristishow close: WAP - Cardi B ft Megan Thee Stallion

Krys has a mojitarita, Doyin has a hibiscus vodka lemonade. This week, we discuss Breonna Taylor on the O magazine cover, the return of jheri curls, J Cole’s hooping dreams and more. For our pour life decision, we discuss ways to avoid spreading misinformation. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: How to stop spreading misinformation - https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/06/05/stop-spreading-misinformation/ Drink recipe - http://commonmancocktails.com/video/the-black-lemonade-cocktail/ Credits: open: @itsjustnyissa close: Player’s Anthem - Junior Mafia ft Lil Cease, Lil Kim, Notorius B.I.G.

Krys has a sangria, Doyin has a Big Texan. This week, we chat Draya fumbling the bag, the Golden Girls house for sale, Asheville’s “reparations” and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate the life and legacy of John Lewis. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss acne caused by face masks and skincare tips for all types to mitigate this. Pour up and Tune in! Episode Notes: Mask-ne - https://www.goodrx.com/blog/tips-to-prevent-acne-caused-by-face-masks-maskne/ Sirobé skincare products -  http://www.sirobe.com Drink recipe - https://www.thespruceeats.com/cucumber-mint-margarita-recipe-760767 Credits: open: @thejessiewoo close: In the Party - Flo Milli