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        <itunes:summary>🎙️ Join Les on the Talk Les Show for real conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Explore stories of resilience, growth, and success as guests share their journeys and insights on life, sports, business, and personal development. Whether you’re seeking motivation, advice, or just great conversations, this podcast will inspire you to thrive. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly—don’t forget to follow! Stay connected on Instagram: @talklesshow</itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:title>I Hit My Ex&#39;s Car... 7 Times | B. Lynn</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;She hit her ex&amp;#39;s car... seven times.&lt;/strong&gt; 😭😂&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;In this episode of &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, comedian and actress &lt;strong&gt;B. Lynn&lt;/strong&gt; gets brutally honest about modern dating, abstinence, toxic relationships, therapy, childhood trauma, and the lessons that come from heartbreak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;From hilarious breakup stories to deep conversations about healing, anxiety, and finding yourself before love, this is one of our funniest and most honest conversations yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;👇 &lt;strong&gt;Comment below:&lt;/strong&gt; What&amp;#39;s the craziest thing you&amp;#39;ve ever done after a breakup?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Presented by Honey Drip Network 🍯&lt;br&gt;Honey Drip Network helps creators build, own, and monetize their audience through subscriptions, exclusive content, digital products, and more, so you&amp;#39;re not relying only on social media algorithms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;👉 &lt;strong&gt;Start your FREE 7-day trial:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://bit.ly/49WflLU&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener nofollow noreferrer&#34;&gt;https://bit.ly/49WflLU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;🌐 &lt;strong&gt;Learn more:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener nofollow noreferrer&#34;&gt;https://www.honeydripnetwork.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chapters&lt;br&gt;0:00 — Cold Open &amp;amp; Behind the Scenes Banter&lt;br&gt;4:13 — Welcome to the New Talk Les Show Studio&lt;br&gt;5:20 — Why Being a Woman in Entertainment Is Different&lt;br&gt;6:20 — B. Lynn on Being 9 Months Abstinent&lt;br&gt;10:10 — &amp;quot;Tell the Truth or Lie Better&amp;quot; &amp;amp; Cheat Bacterian&lt;br&gt;14:56 — The Story Behind Hitting Her Ex&amp;#39;s Car 7 Times&lt;br&gt;20:25 — &amp;quot;We Weren&amp;#39;t Even Together...&amp;quot; Situationships &amp;amp; ChatGPT Breakups&lt;br&gt;32:04 — Official Introduction to B. Lynn&lt;br&gt;32:48 — Talk Less, Do More: B. Lynn&amp;#39;s Answer&lt;br&gt;32:58 — Childhood Trauma &amp;amp; Forgotten Memories&lt;br&gt;34:42 — Therapy, Hypnotherapy &amp;amp; Healing&lt;br&gt;49:03 — B. Lynn&amp;#39;s Wild School Stories&lt;br&gt;51:50 — &amp;quot;I Majored in Financial Aid&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;1:00:00 — Does a Degree Really Matter?&lt;br&gt;1:15:03 — Worst Professions to Date &amp;amp; Stick Jumpers&lt;br&gt;1:41:30 — Final Thoughts &amp;amp; Gift Reveal&lt;br&gt;New episodes every &lt;strong&gt;Thursday at 7 PM EST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;#TalkLesShow #BLynn #Dating #Relationships #Comedy #Podcast #Situationship #Breakup #Healing #Therapy #ModernDating #FunnyPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #ComedyPodcast #HoneyDripNetwork&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>She hit her ex&#39;s car... seven times.</strong> 😭😂</p><p><br>In this episode of <strong>Talk Les Show</strong>, comedian and actress <strong>B. Lynn</strong> gets brutally honest about modern dating, abstinence, toxic relationships, therapy, childhood trauma, and the lessons that come from heartbreak.</p><p><br>From hilarious breakup stories to deep conversations about healing, anxiety, and finding yourself before love, this is one of our funniest and most honest conversations yet.</p><p><br>👇 <strong>Comment below:</strong> What&#39;s the craziest thing you&#39;ve ever done after a breakup?</p><p><br>Presented by Honey Drip Network 🍯<br>Honey Drip Network helps creators build, own, and monetize their audience through subscriptions, exclusive content, digital products, and more, so you&#39;re not relying only on social media algorithms.</p><p><br>👉 <strong>Start your FREE 7-day trial:</strong><br><a href="https://bit.ly/49WflLU" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/49WflLU</a></p><p><br>🌐 <strong>Learn more:</strong><br><a href="https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.honeydripnetwork.com</a></p><p><br>Chapters<br>0:00 — Cold Open &amp; Behind the Scenes Banter<br>4:13 — Welcome to the New Talk Les Show Studio<br>5:20 — Why Being a Woman in Entertainment Is Different<br>6:20 — B. Lynn on Being 9 Months Abstinent<br>10:10 — &#34;Tell the Truth or Lie Better&#34; &amp; Cheat Bacterian<br>14:56 — The Story Behind Hitting Her Ex&#39;s Car 7 Times<br>20:25 — &#34;We Weren&#39;t Even Together...&#34; Situationships &amp; ChatGPT Breakups<br>32:04 — Official Introduction to B. Lynn<br>32:48 — Talk Less, Do More: B. Lynn&#39;s Answer<br>32:58 — Childhood Trauma &amp; Forgotten Memories<br>34:42 — Therapy, Hypnotherapy &amp; Healing<br>49:03 — B. Lynn&#39;s Wild School Stories<br>51:50 — &#34;I Majored in Financial Aid&#34;<br>1:00:00 — Does a Degree Really Matter?<br>1:15:03 — Worst Professions to Date &amp; Stick Jumpers<br>1:41:30 — Final Thoughts &amp; Gift Reveal<br>New episodes every <strong>Thursday at 7 PM EST.</strong><br>#TalkLesShow #BLynn #Dating #Relationships #Comedy #Podcast #Situationship #Breakup #Healing #Therapy #ModernDating #FunnyPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #ComedyPodcast #HoneyDripNetwork</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;She hit her ex&amp;#39;s car... seven times.&lt;/strong&gt; 😭😂&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;In this episode of &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, comedian and actress &lt;strong&gt;B. Lynn&lt;/strong&gt; gets brutally honest about modern dating, abstinence, toxic relationships, therapy, childhood trauma, and the lessons that come from heartbreak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;From hilarious breakup stories to deep conversations about healing, anxiety, and finding yourself before love, this is one of our funniest and most honest conversations yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;👇 &lt;strong&gt;Comment below:&lt;/strong&gt; What&amp;#39;s the craziest thing you&amp;#39;ve ever done after a breakup?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Presented by Honey Drip Network 🍯&lt;br&gt;Honey Drip Network helps creators build, own, and monetize their audience through subscriptions, exclusive content, digital products, and more, so you&amp;#39;re not relying only on social media algorithms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;👉 &lt;strong&gt;Start your FREE 7-day trial:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://bit.ly/49WflLU&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://bit.ly/49WflLU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;🌐 &lt;strong&gt;Learn more:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.honeydripnetwork.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chapters&lt;br&gt;0:00 — Cold Open &amp;amp; Behind the Scenes Banter&lt;br&gt;4:13 — Welcome to the New Talk Les Show Studio&lt;br&gt;5:20 — Why Being a Woman in Entertainment Is Different&lt;br&gt;6:20 — B. Lynn on Being 9 Months Abstinent&lt;br&gt;10:10 — &amp;#34;Tell the Truth or Lie Better&amp;#34; &amp;amp; Cheat Bacterian&lt;br&gt;14:56 — The Story Behind Hitting Her Ex&amp;#39;s Car 7 Times&lt;br&gt;20:25 — &amp;#34;We Weren&amp;#39;t Even Together...&amp;#34; Situationships &amp;amp; ChatGPT Breakups&lt;br&gt;32:04 — Official Introduction to B. Lynn&lt;br&gt;32:48 — Talk Less, Do More: B. Lynn&amp;#39;s Answer&lt;br&gt;32:58 — Childhood Trauma &amp;amp; Forgotten Memories&lt;br&gt;34:42 — Therapy, Hypnotherapy &amp;amp; Healing&lt;br&gt;49:03 — B. Lynn&amp;#39;s Wild School Stories&lt;br&gt;51:50 — &amp;#34;I Majored in Financial Aid&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;1:00:00 — Does a Degree Really Matter?&lt;br&gt;1:15:03 — Worst Professions to Date &amp;amp; Stick Jumpers&lt;br&gt;1:41:30 — Final Thoughts &amp;amp; Gift Reveal&lt;br&gt;New episodes every &lt;strong&gt;Thursday at 7 PM EST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;#TalkLesShow #BLynn #Dating #Relationships #Comedy #Podcast #Situationship #Breakup #Healing #Therapy #ModernDating #FunnyPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #ComedyPodcast #HoneyDripNetwork&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>God Told Me to Be a Comedian... Then I Met Karlous Miller | Justin Whitehead</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Part 2 is here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Justin Whitehead returns to Talk Les Show to share the story behind his journey, from selling crack and facing serious criminal charges to hearing God tell him to become a comedian. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way, he opens up about Karlous Miller, 85 South, childhood trauma, going viral with My 600-lb Life commentary, and the moments that completely changed his life. We talk about going viral during COVID, why he originally wanted to become a lawyer instead of a comedian, his first stand-up set, surviving childhood trauma, and the mindset that helped him build one of the most recognizable voices in comedy today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is raw, honest, funny, and inspiring all at the same time. If you missed Part 1, make sure you watch that first before diving into this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 This episode is proudly sponsored by HoneyDrip Network&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;#39;ve been thinking about learning how to trade but don&amp;#39;t know where to start, HoneyDrip Network makes it simple.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re a complete beginner or already have experience, you&amp;#39;ll get access to:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ Live trading sessions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ Professional market analysis&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ Beginner-friendly education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ Mentorship from experienced traders&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ A community focused on helping you grow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The best part? You can try everything completely FREE for 7 days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Start your FREE 7-day trial: https://bit.ly/49WflLU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Learn more: https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 — Book Talk (Untethered Soul &amp;amp; Sex Positive Books)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:18 — Comedy Career: Going Viral During COVID (My 600-lb Life)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:10 — Wanted to Be a Lawyer, Not a Comedian&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:36 — Getting Arrested in 2011 — The Turning Point&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:08 — First Stand-Up Show &amp;amp; Meeting K-Dub&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:37 — Official Introduction — Justin Whitehead&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:23 — How His Parents Met (Wild Origin Story)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:24 — Opening Up About Childhood Trauma&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;51:13 — Telling His Story for the First Time&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:00:06 — 85 South Love &amp;amp; Building in Atlanta&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:12:39 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Pudgie: Two-Toned Boobs Are Non-Negotiable</itunes:title>
                <title>Pudgie: Two-Toned Boobs Are Non-Negotiable</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Known to millions as &lt;strong&gt;Funny Marco&amp;#39;s trainer&lt;/strong&gt;, Pudgie joins the Talk Les Show for one of the funniest and most unfiltered podcast episodes we&amp;#39;ve ever filmed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;From calling himself a &lt;strong&gt;FATATHLETE&lt;/strong&gt; to defending his outrageous dating standards, buying flowers, calling &amp;quot;Shaq,&amp;quot; paying for sex, and somehow making every insane take sound completely reasonable, this episode only gets more unhinged as it goes.&lt;br&gt;Watch until the end... because somehow it gets even crazier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;👇 &lt;strong&gt;What&amp;#39;s the wildest thing Pudgie said during this episode?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;🚨 &lt;strong&gt;This episode is sponsored by Honeydrip Network&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ready to learn how to trade? Honeydrip Network is giving the Talk Les Show community &lt;strong&gt;7 days completely FREE&lt;/strong&gt; to experience live trading education, expert mentorship, and a supportive community built for beginners and experienced traders alike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re looking to build a new skill, create another stream of income, or finally understand the markets, this is the perfect place to start.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;👉 &lt;strong&gt;Start your FREE 7-day trial:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://bit.ly/49WflLU&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener nofollow noreferrer&#34;&gt;https://bit.ly/49WflLU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;🌐 &lt;strong&gt;Learn more:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener nofollow noreferrer&#34;&gt;https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOLLOW PUDGIE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/pudgieee/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener nofollow noreferrer&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/pudgieee/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;⏱️ &lt;strong&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;2:04 — &amp;quot;I Love to Come… Correct&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;3:13 — &amp;quot;The Flower Is Biting Me&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;7:41 — &amp;quot;247 Pounds. Or Maybe Kilos.&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;8:30 — &amp;quot;I Ran Here (That&amp;#39;s Why I&amp;#39;m Breathing Like This)&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;10:42 — &amp;quot;Two-Toned Boobs Are Non-Negotiable&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;17:51 — &amp;quot;List Crawler: It&amp;#39;s Like DoorDash&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;20:29 — &amp;quot;Finished in 3 Minutes, Had 27 Left&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;24:57 — &amp;quot;Let Me Call My Boy Shaq&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;42:19 — &amp;quot;God Doesn&amp;#39;t Call Me Back&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;42:57 — &amp;quot;Should I Order Church&amp;#39;s or Go to Church&amp;#39;s?&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;53:06 — &amp;quot;He Texts You Every Day? He&amp;#39;s Gonna F* You.&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;1:31:57 — &amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m F*ing You for AT LEAST a Week&amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;1:36:27 — &amp;quot;I Think I&amp;#39;m Switching My Type to Fat Guys&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;#TalkLesShow #Pudgie #FunnyMarco #ComedyPodcast #FATATHLETE #Dating #Relationships #Comedy #Interview #Funny #ViralPodcast #Humor&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Known to millions as &lt;strong&gt;Funny Marco&amp;#39;s trainer&lt;/strong&gt;, Pudgie joins the Talk Les Show for one of the funniest and most unfiltered podcast episodes we&amp;#39;ve ever filmed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;From calling himself a &lt;strong&gt;FATATHLETE&lt;/strong&gt; to defending his outrageous dating standards, buying flowers, calling &amp;#34;Shaq,&amp;#34; paying for sex, and somehow making every insane take sound completely reasonable, this episode only gets more unhinged as it goes.&lt;br&gt;Watch until the end... because somehow it gets even crazier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;👇 &lt;strong&gt;What&amp;#39;s the wildest thing Pudgie said during this episode?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;🚨 &lt;strong&gt;This episode is sponsored by Honeydrip Network&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ready to learn how to trade? Honeydrip Network is giving the Talk Les Show community &lt;strong&gt;7 days completely FREE&lt;/strong&gt; to experience live trading education, expert mentorship, and a supportive community built for beginners and experienced traders alike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re looking to build a new skill, create another stream of income, or finally understand the markets, this is the perfect place to start.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;👉 &lt;strong&gt;Start your FREE 7-day trial:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://bit.ly/49WflLU&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://bit.ly/49WflLU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;🌐 &lt;strong&gt;Learn more:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOLLOW PUDGIE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/pudgieee/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/pudgieee/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;⏱️ &lt;strong&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;2:04 — &amp;#34;I Love to Come… Correct&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;3:13 — &amp;#34;The Flower Is Biting Me&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;7:41 — &amp;#34;247 Pounds. Or Maybe Kilos.&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;8:30 — &amp;#34;I Ran Here (That&amp;#39;s Why I&amp;#39;m Breathing Like This)&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;10:42 — &amp;#34;Two-Toned Boobs Are Non-Negotiable&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;17:51 — &amp;#34;List Crawler: It&amp;#39;s Like DoorDash&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;20:29 — &amp;#34;Finished in 3 Minutes, Had 27 Left&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;24:57 — &amp;#34;Let Me Call My Boy Shaq&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;42:19 — &amp;#34;God Doesn&amp;#39;t Call Me Back&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;42:57 — &amp;#34;Should I Order Church&amp;#39;s or Go to Church&amp;#39;s?&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;53:06 — &amp;#34;He Texts You Every Day? He&amp;#39;s Gonna F* You.&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;1:31:57 — &amp;#34;I&amp;#39;m F*ing You for AT LEAST a Week&amp;#34;&lt;br&gt;1:36:27 — &amp;#34;I Think I&amp;#39;m Switching My Type to Fat Guys&amp;#34;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;#TalkLesShow #Pudgie #FunnyMarco #ComedyPodcast #FATATHLETE #Dating #Relationships #Comedy #Interview #Funny #ViralPodcast #Humor&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Why Do People Trust White Lawyers More Than Black Lawyers?</itunes:title>
                <title>Why Do People Trust White Lawyers More Than Black Lawyers?</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Karmelo Anthony. Self-defense. Criminal justice. Race. Representation.Criminal defense attorney Malcolm Conner joins Talk Les Show to discuss the Karmelo Anthony case, Black lawyers in America, racial bias in the courtroom, self-defense laws, criminal defense strategy, and what people get wrong about the legal system.Special thanks to Malcolm P. Conner for joining us on this episode.If you need legal representation or would like to learn more about Malcolm P. Conner, please contact his office directly:📍 Malcolm P. Conner Law, LLC3340 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 2275Atlanta, GA 30326📧 malcolm@mpconnerlaw.com📞 404-308-6657💰 PRESENTED BY HONEY DRIP NETWORKReady to learn how to trade?Honey Drip Network provides education, live training, market analysis, and a community designed to help beginners and experienced traders build confidence in the markets.👉 Start your free trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 — Who Would You Choose? Black vs. White Lawyer (Cold Open Hook)1:07 — Why Does Race Shape How People Pick a Lawyer?3:43 — Why Are Black Lawyers So Underrepresented?6:30 — The Karmelo Anthony Case: Was Justice Served?6:58 — Would 35 Years Have Been the Same with a Black Lawyer?9:10 — If Malcolm Were Karmelo&amp;#39;s Attorney, What Would He Have Done?11:03 — Intro: Malcolm Conner, Criminal Defense Attorney19:17 — Malcolm&amp;#39;s Origin Story: Why He Became a Lawyer21:32 — From Kinesiology to Courtroom: The Pivot24:32 — How Do You Build Trust with Clients?25:33 — What Really Happens in a Client Intake Meeting28:59 — What Makes a Lawyer Truly Successful?37:02 — Choosing a Practice Area: Defense vs. Prosecution38:01 — How Long Does It Take to Prepare for a Case?41:32 — &amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m Protecting a Person, Not a Killer&amp;quot;44:48 — Talking to Both Sides: Clients AND Victims45:52 — How to Choose Your Area of Law49:31 — Cases Malcolm Refuses to Take49:44 — The Dark Side: Seeing Gruesome Things on the Job55:23 — Why Malcolm Goes to Therapy1:01:42 — Affirmations, Mindset &amp;amp; The Power of Your Words1:05:41 — Lawyer Mode vs. Husband Mode: Arguing at Home1:06:32 — Power Couple: A Lawyer &amp;amp; A Doctor1:08:02 — Raising His Daughter Scotty: No Pressure, Just Resources1:08:23 — Mentoring The Next Generation of Black Attorneys1:11:48 — Loyalty Shouldn&amp;#39;t Come At The Cost of Your Demise1:14:09 — Why Malcolm Doesn&amp;#39;t Party In Atlanta1:18:12 — What People Get Wrong About The Criminal Justice System1:26:40 — What&amp;#39;s Next: Running For Mayor?&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Karmelo Anthony. Self-defense. Criminal justice. Race. Representation.Criminal defense attorney Malcolm Conner joins Talk Les Show to discuss the Karmelo Anthony case, Black lawyers in America, racial bias in the courtroom, self-defense laws, criminal defense strategy, and what people get wrong about the legal system.Special thanks to Malcolm P. Conner for joining us on this episode.If you need legal representation or would like to learn more about Malcolm P. Conner, please contact his office directly:📍 Malcolm P. Conner Law, LLC3340 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 2275Atlanta, GA 30326📧 malcolm@mpconnerlaw.com📞 404-308-6657💰 PRESENTED BY HONEY DRIP NETWORKReady to learn how to trade?Honey Drip Network provides education, live training, market analysis, and a community designed to help beginners and experienced traders build confidence in the markets.👉 Start your free trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 — Who Would You Choose? Black vs. White Lawyer (Cold Open Hook)1:07 — Why Does Race Shape How People Pick a Lawyer?3:43 — Why Are Black Lawyers So Underrepresented?6:30 — The Karmelo Anthony Case: Was Justice Served?6:58 — Would 35 Years Have Been the Same with a Black Lawyer?9:10 — If Malcolm Were Karmelo&amp;#39;s Attorney, What Would He Have Done?11:03 — Intro: Malcolm Conner, Criminal Defense Attorney19:17 — Malcolm&amp;#39;s Origin Story: Why He Became a Lawyer21:32 — From Kinesiology to Courtroom: The Pivot24:32 — How Do You Build Trust with Clients?25:33 — What Really Happens in a Client Intake Meeting28:59 — What Makes a Lawyer Truly Successful?37:02 — Choosing a Practice Area: Defense vs. Prosecution38:01 — How Long Does It Take to Prepare for a Case?41:32 — &amp;#34;I&amp;#39;m Protecting a Person, Not a Killer&amp;#34;44:48 — Talking to Both Sides: Clients AND Victims45:52 — How to Choose Your Area of Law49:31 — Cases Malcolm Refuses to Take49:44 — The Dark Side: Seeing Gruesome Things on the Job55:23 — Why Malcolm Goes to Therapy1:01:42 — Affirmations, Mindset &amp;amp; The Power of Your Words1:05:41 — Lawyer Mode vs. Husband Mode: Arguing at Home1:06:32 — Power Couple: A Lawyer &amp;amp; A Doctor1:08:02 — Raising His Daughter Scotty: No Pressure, Just Resources1:08:23 — Mentoring The Next Generation of Black Attorneys1:11:48 — Loyalty Shouldn&amp;#39;t Come At The Cost of Your Demise1:14:09 — Why Malcolm Doesn&amp;#39;t Party In Atlanta1:18:12 — What People Get Wrong About The Criminal Justice System1:26:40 — What&amp;#39;s Next: Running For Mayor?&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Darren Waller: Boxes Were Checked, But I Was Still Miserable</itunes:title>
                <title>Darren Waller: Boxes Were Checked, But I Was Still Miserable</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when you achieve everything you thought would make you happy... and still feel empty? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Darren Waller opens up about NFL success, addiction, marriage, identity, mental health, and the realization that fame, money, and accomplishments don&amp;#39;t always create fulfillment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;━━━━━━━━━━━━━━&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💰 SPONSORED BY HONEY DRIP NETWORK&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ready to learn how to trade? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Honey Drip Network provides education, live training, market analysis, and a community designed to help beginners and experienced traders build confidence in the markets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Start your free trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/#DarrenWaller &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;What happens when you achieve everything you thought would make you happy... and still feel empty? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Darren Waller opens up about NFL success, addiction, marriage, identity, mental health, and the realization that fame, money, and accomplishments don&amp;#39;t always create fulfillment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;━━━━━━━━━━━━━━&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💰 SPONSORED BY HONEY DRIP NETWORK&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ready to learn how to trade? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Honey Drip Network provides education, live training, market analysis, and a community designed to help beginners and experienced traders build confidence in the markets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Start your free trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/#DarrenWaller &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>I Like My Cheating Old Fashioned with Azar Farideh @truthafterdarkshow</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to Talk Les Show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;For the first time ever, we&amp;#39;re filming outside of Atlanta and taking the show to Los Angeles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;You may know Azar Farideh from Truth After Dark with Paul Pierce, her viral takes on dating, relationships, and modern culture. But this conversation goes far beyond the clips you&amp;#39;ve seen online.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;We talk about surviving a cult, growing up in a wealthy family while feeling unloved, identity struggles, childhood trauma, losing 100 pounds, dating, relationships, modern love, and why so many people spend their lives chasing validation instead of healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;We also get into open relationships, marriage, cheating, social media love, and the one dating take that might get both men and women mad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Follow Azar:&lt;br&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/imazarfarideh/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener nofollow noreferrer&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/imazarfarideh/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Watch Truth After Dark:&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAfterDarkShow&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener nofollow noreferrer&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAfterDarkShow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to Talk Les Show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;For the first time ever, we&amp;#39;re filming outside of Atlanta and taking the show to Los Angeles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;You may know Azar Farideh from Truth After Dark with Paul Pierce, her viral takes on dating, relationships, and modern culture. But this conversation goes far beyond the clips you&amp;#39;ve seen online.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;We talk about surviving a cult, growing up in a wealthy family while feeling unloved, identity struggles, childhood trauma, losing 100 pounds, dating, relationships, modern love, and why so many people spend their lives chasing validation instead of healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;We also get into open relationships, marriage, cheating, social media love, and the one dating take that might get both men and women mad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Follow Azar:&lt;br&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/imazarfarideh/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/imazarfarideh/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Watch Truth After Dark:&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAfterDarkShow&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@TruthAfterDarkShow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>The 666 Rule, Situationships &amp; Cold V*ginas with Reemo Rod | Talk Les Show</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode of Talk Les Show starts in complete chaos and somehow turns into one of the deepest conversations about relationships, communication, situationships, dating standards, money, anxiety, comedy, and why people can’t commit anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Reemo Rod pulls back the curtain on Wild ’N Out, writing comedy for celebrities, and why storytelling is the most important skill in entertainment while Les dives into overthinking, boundaries, ghosting, modern relationships, and why “WYD?” texts should honestly be illegal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;From deadbeat dad jokes to the 666 rule, Atlanta dating culture, six-figure expectations, therapy, race, identity, AI, and emotional intelligence — this conversation goes everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Welcome to Talk Les Show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Follow Reemo Rod:&lt;br&gt;Instagram: @reemorod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:01 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>JoJo Alonso: Pretty Privilege, Only Dating Men With Status &amp; Wild Cheating Revenge Stories</itunes:title>
                <title>JoJo Alonso: Pretty Privilege, Only Dating Men With Status &amp; Wild Cheating Revenge Stories</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of the Talk Les Show, JoJo Alonso gets brutally honest about modern dating, pretty privilege, cheating, revenge, emotional trauma, and why she only dates men with status.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;From toxic relationships and getting cheated on to exposing double standards between men and women, this conversation turns into one of the wildest relationship debates yet. JoJo opens up about heartbreak, manipulation, revenge stories, dating in the industry, ghosting culture, standards, ambition, and the harsh reality of modern love.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;This episode is funny, chaotic, controversial, vulnerable, and painfully real.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Special guest: JoJo Alonso&lt;br&gt;Hosted by @courtsideles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Follow JoJo Alonso:&lt;br&gt;Instagram: @jojodelivers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Follow Talk Les Show &amp;amp; Courtside Les:&lt;br&gt;Instagram: @courtsideles&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Lou Young: There’s Voodoo In The Tutu</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Former NFL player turned comedian, creator, actor, and podcast host Lou Young sits down with Talk Les Show for one of the funniest and most unfiltered conversations yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lou opens up about life after the NFL, mental health, ADHD, fatherhood, dating culture, content creation, viral comedy, and how he turned getting cut from the league into a completely new career in entertainment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From “voodoo in the tutu” and sex magic to NFL practice squads, Netflix with Jamie Foxx, and building a brand online, this episode is chaotic, hilarious, honest, and unexpectedly deep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered what really happens after professional sports, how creators go viral, or what it takes to reinvent yourself after failure, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:29:12 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Jack Thriller: Love Is Blonde and Blind</itunes:title>
                <title>Jack Thriller: Love Is Blonde and Blind</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Jack Thriller might be one of the funniest and most unexpectedly deep guests we’ve had on the Talk Les Show yet. What started as chaos turned into a real conversation about blindness, trauma, relationships, survival, masculinity, stripping, mental health, and why Jack says going blind may have actually saved his life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From wild stories about G-Unit, Wild ’N Out, This Is 50, and stripping in assless chaps… to real conversations about family wounds, cheating, trust, and communication — this episode goes EVERYWHERE.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And somehow in the middle of all the madness… “Love Is Blonde and Blind” was born 😭&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented by Woods Law&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been in an accident, don’t deal with insurance alone. Woods Law will handle everything and fight to get you paid.📞 (404) 840-0777 | 🌐&lt;a href=&#34;https://woodslawgroup.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&#34;&gt; &lt;u&gt;Woods Law&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Intrusive Thoughts’ Gi Is a Pit Bull in a Skirt and Out of Control</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Talk Les Show, Les sits down with Gi from the Intrusive Thoughts podcast for one of the most unfiltered, chaotic, and real conversations yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From building a trucking empire to going viral for saying what everyone else is thinking, Gi breaks down her mindset, her approach to relationships, and why she refuses to move like everyone else. This conversation goes from hilarious to deep real quick, touching on dating, energy, control, depression, and what it actually means to be “whole” in today’s world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not your typical interview. No filters, no scripts, just real conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Talk Les Show, Les sits down with Gi from the Intrusive Thoughts podcast for one of the most unfiltered, chaotic, and real conversations yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From building a trucking empire to going viral for saying what everyone else is thinking, Gi breaks down her mindset, her approach to relationships, and why she refuses to move like everyone else. This conversation goes from hilarious to deep real quick, touching on dating, energy, control, depression, and what it actually means to be “whole” in today’s world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not your typical interview. No filters, no scripts, just real conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Akeem Ali: Treat Me Like Your Best Friend, Not Your Man</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Les sits down with Akeem Ali for a real, unfiltered conversation that goes way deeper than the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From breaking down how artists actually make money on tour to diving into relationships, dating dynamics, and the way men and women think, this episode touches on everything people don’t usually say out loud.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Akeem opens up about growing up in Mississippi, building his career independently, and why he believes relationships work better when you treat your partner like your best friend instead of putting pressure on traditional roles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also get into manifestation, money, ego, and the reality of trying to build something on your own while navigating life, expectations, and human behavior.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is one of those conversations that will make you laugh, think, and probably question a few things at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to our sponsor — &lt;strong&gt;Woods Law&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re in Atlanta and ever find yourself dealing with a car accident or injury situation, Woods Law is a personal injury law firm that makes sure you’re taken care of and not taken advantage of.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;📞 Call Woods Law: (404) 835-3500&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🌐 Website:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://woodslawfirmatl.com/&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; https://woodslawfirmatl.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They handle the insurance side so you can focus on getting back to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Malik Bazille on Modern Dating, Toxic Playbooks &amp; Why Relationships Feel Like a Game</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Les sits down with Malik Bazille for a real and unfiltered conversation about modern dating, relationships, and the so-called “toxic playbook” that both men and women seem to follow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They get into the realities of dating today, from double standards and expectations to why relationships can start to feel transactional. Malik B shares his perspective on how social media has shaped dating culture, why people struggle to connect authentically, and what’s really going on behind the scenes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyond dating, they also talk about his journey from boxing into entertainment, building his platform, being discovered by Michael B. Jordan, and what’s next with influencer boxing and his TikTok dating show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is honest, funny, and thought-provoking, giving a real look at how people move in today’s world when it comes to love, connection, and everything in between.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>50 Shades of Money Bag Mafia | Culture, Dating &amp; Unfiltered Conversations</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, Les sits down with &lt;strong&gt;Money Bag Mafia&lt;/strong&gt; for a conversation that quickly turns into something completely unexpected.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What starts as a simple interview spirals into a raw, funny, and unfiltered discussion about identity, culture, dating, and the realities of relationships today. From growing up in Russia to navigating life in Atlanta, Les shares her perspective while Money Bag Mafia brings humor, honesty, and real-life experiences that challenge everything from “white privilege” to modern dating dynamics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They get into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cultural differences and identity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dating expectations and relationship standards&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The truth about men, women, and communication&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alcohol, attraction, and real connections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal stories that are as funny as they are real&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is unpredictable, honest, and full of moments that will have you laughing one minute and thinking the next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoy real conversations with no filter, this one is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Malik B: Women Have a Guy for Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner | Talk Les Show</itunes:title>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this episode, Les sits down with Malik B for an unfiltered conversation about modern dating, relationships, and the reality behind the “toxic playbook.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;From the idea that women have different men for every part of the day to breaking down double standards, dating culture, and why relationships feel more transactional than ever, nothing is off limits.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;They also dive into Malik B’s journey from boxing to entertainment, how he built his platform, being discovered by Michael B. Jordan, and what’s next for him with influencer boxing and his TikTok dating show.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This episode is funny, honest, and a real look at how both men and women move in today’s dating world.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;⏱️ CHAPTERS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;0:00 Women Have a Guy for Every Meal&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;0:06 Why Instagram Over Facebook &amp;amp; YouTube&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;1:22 The Sketch House &amp;amp; Face Clan&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;2:01 Finding the Lane: Nobody Was Telling Our Story&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;4:41 The Men&amp;#39;s Playbook &amp;amp; Modern Day Prostitution&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;14:28 Official Intro: Welcome Malik B&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;20:27 Routines, Animals &amp;amp; Random TikTok Deep Dives&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;26:27 The Michael B. Jordan Story&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;33:16 Influencer Boxing &amp;amp; Getting Paid to Fight&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;39:33 Gym Life: His Fans Are His Trainers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;45:14 The TikTok Dating Show&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;1:01:44 When Are You Proposing?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;1:05:44 How They Met&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;1:12:19 Building the Brand &amp;amp; The Next Level&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;1:33:15 Wrap Up &amp;amp; Where to Find Malik B&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;#TalkLesShow #MalikB #ModernDating #DatingAdvice #ToxicRelationships #DatingCulture #Podcast #RelationshipTalk #MenVsWomen #ViralPodcast #YouTubePodcast #DatingIn2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Navv Greene: Single Dad Rumors, Taking One For The Team &amp; Unfiltered Stories</itunes:title>
                <title>Navv Greene: Single Dad Rumors, Taking One For The Team &amp; Unfiltered Stories</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Talk Les Show, Navv Greene pulls up for an unfiltered conversation about single dad rumors, dating, taking one for the team, and real life experiences that turn into some of the funniest stories. From random food debates and Atlanta moments to comedy, business, and navigating relationships, this episode feels like a real conversation with no filter and no script.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to Woods Law for sponsoring this episode. If you are ever injured in a car accident, call Woods Law at 404-840-0777 or visit &lt;a href=&#34;https://woodslawatl.com/&#34; target=&#34;_new&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&gt;https://woodslawatl.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Khaotic: Multiple Wives, Monogamy &amp; The Truth About Modern Dating</itunes:title>
                <title>Khaotic: Multiple Wives, Monogamy &amp; The Truth About Modern Dating</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to &lt;strong&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt; — where conversations go deeper than the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I sit down with Khaotic and nothing is off limits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about relationships, monogamy, dating multiple women, and what men really think when it comes to love, commitment, and attraction. Khaotic breaks down his mindset on marriage, explains why he believes in experiencing different women, and shares how confidence and “aura” matter more than money or status.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation goes from funny… to controversial… to real — fast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever questioned modern dating or tried to understand how men actually think, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to &lt;strong&gt;Woods Law&lt;/strong&gt; for sponsoring this episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are ever injured in a car accident, call &lt;strong&gt;Woods Law at 404-840-0777&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;or visit 👉 &lt;a href=&#34;https://woodslawatl.com/&#34; target=&#34;_new&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&gt;https://woodslawatl.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Men Are Expected To Be Everything And Feel Nothing with From Nate With Love</itunes:title>
                <title>Men Are Expected To Be Everything And Feel Nothing with From Nate With Love</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Men are expected to be strong, provide, protect, and never break. But what happens when men feel pressure to be everything and still feel nothing?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Talk Les Show, Les sits down with Nate With Love to talk about masculine vulnerability, modern dating, emotional suppression, and the reality of what men go through behind the scenes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is also a conversation where Les gets vulnerable. From anxiety and self doubt to intuition and relationships, this episode dives into the patterns we repeat and the emotions we often ignore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about why men struggle to express emotions, why dating today feels confusing, how people ignore red flags, and how to build real connection without games.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Masculine vulnerability and men’s mental health&lt;br&gt;Modern dating and relationship dynamics&lt;br&gt;Emotional intelligence and self awareness&lt;br&gt;Trusting your intuition in relationships&lt;br&gt;Why people ignore red flags&lt;br&gt;Healing, faith, and personal growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are trying to understand men better, improve your relationships, or break unhealthy patterns, this conversation will resonate.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:52:07 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Karlous Miller: Russians Might Be Black?!</itunes:title>
                <title>Karlous Miller: Russians Might Be Black?!</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to Woods Law for sponsoring this episode. If you are in Atlanta and have been injured in an accident, call Woods Law at 404-840-0777. No accident is too small for Woods Law.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Talk Les Show, Les sits down with comedian Karlous Miller for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about culture, comedy, and life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Karlous shares stories from growing up in Mississippi, building the 85 South Show into one of the biggest comedy platforms in the country, and what it really takes to stay relevant in comedy and entertainment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Les and Karlous compare Russian culture and Black culture. From strict parenting and family traditions to humor, discipline, food, and community values, they realize there are more similarities than people might think.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode also dives into relationships, social media, money, business, and the mindset it takes to build something successful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s funny, honest, and full of the kind of real conversation that makes the Talk Les Show different.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Cam Newton on $5 Million in Depreciating Assets, Love &amp; Intentional Living</itunes:title>
                <title>Cam Newton on $5 Million in Depreciating Assets, Love &amp; Intentional Living</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Comedian Tyler Chronicles joins me for one of the funniest and most layered conversations yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We start with Russian culture shock and comedy before diving into dating, emotional responsibility, cheating, and the body count debate. Tyler shares his take on whether men actually fall in love harder than women and why relationships today feel so complicated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also talk Atlanta celebrity stories, meeting Allen Iverson, corporate life vs content creation, YouTube growth, manifestation, and the mindset behind success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is funny, honest, and unexpectedly deep. &lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How do you walk into any room with confidence, authority, and presence without forcing it?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Talk Les Show, Courtside Les sits down with Letta J, founder and CEO of Coexist Gaming, to unpack what real power looks like. From losing a major record deal to rebuilding from the ground up, Letta shares how she learned to stop being disposable, build leverage, and position herself in rooms with high-level decision makers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation covers leadership, emotional intelligence, manifestation, education as freedom, dating intentionally, and why vulnerability does not equal weakness. Letta breaks down how vision, positioning, and self-belief determine access, influence, and long-term success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are a founder, creative, leader, or someone ready to step into their power, this episode will challenge how you think about confidence, authority, and self-worth.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Why Men Say “I’m Not Ready” And What They Really Mean (ft. Stephan Speaks)</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why do men say “I’m not ready” even when they clearly like you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Talk Les Show, I sit down with Stephan Speaks for a deep and honest conversation about love, commitment, emotional capacity, and modern dating. We unpack why so many people want love but run when it requires responsibility, how fear and past experiences shape dating behavior, and why “not ready” often has nothing to do with timing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk attachment styles, communication, commitment versus access, baby mama culture, texting dynamics, and what it actually takes to build a healthy relationship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is not about blaming men or women. It is about understanding patterns, gaining clarity, and choosing better in dating and relationships.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Why do men say “I’m not ready” even when they clearly like you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Talk Les Show, I sit down with Stephan Speaks for a deep and honest conversation about love, commitment, emotional capacity, and modern dating. We unpack why so many people want love but run when it requires responsibility, how fear and past experiences shape dating behavior, and why “not ready” often has nothing to do with timing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk attachment styles, communication, commitment versus access, baby mama culture, texting dynamics, and what it actually takes to build a healthy relationship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is not about blaming men or women. It is about understanding patterns, gaining clarity, and choosing better in dating and relationships.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:28:44 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>We Are Doing Dating Wrong| Mandii B</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;strong&gt;Part 1&lt;/strong&gt; of this conversation, I sit down with &lt;strong&gt;Mandii B&lt;/strong&gt; to talk honestly about modern dating, sex, oversharing, confidence, body image, and the real stories behind her book &lt;em&gt;No Holes Barred&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about self-awareness, dating burnout, and the mindset we bring into relationships — before those beliefs get tested in real life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Part 2 picks up with what happened next.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;strong&gt;Part 1&lt;/strong&gt; of this conversation, I sit down with &lt;strong&gt;Mandii B&lt;/strong&gt; to talk honestly about modern dating, sex, oversharing, confidence, body image, and the real stories behind her book &lt;em&gt;No Holes Barred&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about self-awareness, dating burnout, and the mindset we bring into relationships — before those beliefs get tested in real life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Part 2 picks up with what happened next.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>A conversation with SpaceGod on Love, Control, and Why Humans Struggle</itunes:title>
                <title>A conversation with SpaceGod on Love, Control, and Why Humans Struggle</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode is &lt;strong&gt;sponsored by Brandon Dixon Law Firm&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;If you’ve been injured in a car accident or dealing with a situation where the system isn’t on your side, getting the right representation early matters. Brandon Dixon Law Firm focuses on personal injury cases and protecting people before things get complicated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📞 &lt;strong&gt;Call:&lt;/strong&gt; 404-884-8991&lt;br&gt;🌐 &lt;strong&gt;Website:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&#34;https://brandondixonlaw.com&#34; target=&#34;_new&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&gt;https://brandondixonlaw.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, &lt;strong&gt;SpaceGod&lt;/strong&gt; shares his perspective on love, control, power, and why humans struggle with relationships, money, and meaning. What begins as humor slowly turns into a deeper reflection on attachment, emotional patterns, and the systems people live inside without questioning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is funny, uncomfortable, and unexpectedly honest.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:47:28 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Success Is Lonely: My 2025 Recap &#43; 2026 Reset</itunes:title>
                <title>Success Is Lonely: My 2025 Recap &#43; 2026 Reset</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;2025 didn’t upgrade me — it stripped me.&lt;br&gt;In this solo season finale, I reflect on grief, burnout, faith, dating standards, success, and what it really means to protect your nervous system while building something real. This episode is about letting go, raising standards, and stepping into 2026 clear, grounded, and unapologetic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to &lt;strong&gt;Brandon Dixon Law Firm&lt;/strong&gt; for supporting Talk Les Show.&lt;br&gt;Learn more here: &lt;a href=&#34;&#34; target=&#34;_new&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&gt;https://brandondixonlawfirm.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:08:26 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:21:24 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>What It’s Really Like to Be an NBA Player: Torrey Craig on Women, Money, and His NBA Journey</itunes:title>
                <title>What It’s Really Like to Be an NBA Player: Torrey Craig on Women, Money, and His NBA Journey</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this powerful episode, Torrey Craig sits down with Les to share the side of NBA life the world never sees.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He opens up about his journey from growing up without parents at home to manifesting his way into the NBA, navigating fame, handling money, and staying grounded through temptation and pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Torrey gets brutally honest about dating as an NBA player, the stereotypes women have about athletes, the reality of temptation, and what loyalty really means to him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He also shares heartfelt stories about fatherhood, creating memories with his son, and becoming the kind of parent he never had.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is Torrey Craig like you’ve never heard him. Raw, vulnerable, unfiltered — and fully human.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>THATBOYFUNNY: His First Full Interview Ever and hes ACTUALLY THAT FUNNY</itunes:title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:09:35 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>He’s Not Lil Yachty to Me… He’s Miles | Shannon McCollum on Fatherhood, Family &amp; Legacy</itunes:title>
                <title>He’s Not Lil Yachty to Me… He’s Miles | Shannon McCollum on Fatherhood, Family &amp; Legacy</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Before &lt;strong&gt;Lil Yachty&lt;/strong&gt; was selling out shows and walking Louis Vuitton runways, he was &lt;strong&gt;Miles&lt;/strong&gt; — a kid from Atlanta watching his father hustle behind a camera.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, &lt;strong&gt;Shannon McCollum&lt;/strong&gt; — photographer, storyteller, and father of Lil Yachty — opens up about &lt;strong&gt;how one weekend in L.A. changed his son’s life&lt;/strong&gt;, the grind of documenting Atlanta’s golden era of hip-hop, and what fatherhood and legacy truly mean.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From shooting &lt;strong&gt;Biggie, Outkast, and Ludacris&lt;/strong&gt; to raising one of today’s most creative voices, Shannon’s story is about more than fame — it’s about &lt;strong&gt;family, purpose, and the blueprint behind greatness.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:32:39 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Charleston White: Charleston White: Vulnerable, Honest, and Nothing Like You Expect</itunes:title>
                <title>Charleston White: Charleston White: Vulnerable, Honest, and Nothing Like You Expect</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This isn’t the Charleston White the internet knows.&lt;br&gt;In this raw and emotional conversation, Charleston opens up about his childhood, hospital upbringing, nine eye surgeries, and the pain that shaped his purpose.&lt;br&gt;For the first time, he drops the character and shows the human side of one of the most controversial voices in America.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;em&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/em&gt; presents a candid, vulnerable, and unfiltered conversation that reminds us - everyone has a story behind the spotlight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💼 &lt;strong&gt;Special thanks to Brandon Dixon Law Firm for sponsoring this episode.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you or a loved one has been injured or need trusted legal representation, contact &lt;strong&gt;Brandon Dixon Law Firm&lt;/strong&gt; at &lt;strong&gt;404-884-8991&lt;/strong&gt; - a team that fights for justice and gets results.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:28:40 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Sarah Fontenot: Why She Refused Girlfriend Status and Waited for Her Husband</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Talk Les Show, Lesya sits down with Dr. Sarah Fontenot — the powerhouse host of &lt;a href=&#34;https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCw2dkbMbC26qW94glBW1yfg&#34;&gt; ⁨@ItsGiving-Podcast⁩ &lt;/a&gt; to talk about love, standards, and what it really means to wait for alignment instead of settling. Sarah shares how she got engaged at 37, why she refused girlfriend status, and what women can learn from choosing wife energy over chasing validation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to Brandon Dixon Law Firm https://www.brandondixonlaw.com/ for sponsoring this episode.They specialize in personal injury, wrongful death, car accidents, trucking accidents, and workers’ compensation cases - fighting for justice and real results across Georgia.If you or someone you know needs trusted legal help, call 404-884-8991 for a free consultation. &lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Talk Les Show, Lesya sits down with Dr. Sarah Fontenot — the powerhouse host of &lt;a href=&#34;https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCw2dkbMbC26qW94glBW1yfg&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt; ⁨@ItsGiving-Podcast⁩ &lt;/a&gt; to talk about love, standards, and what it really means to wait for alignment instead of settling. Sarah shares how she got engaged at 37, why she refused girlfriend status, and what women can learn from choosing wife energy over chasing validation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to Brandon Dixon Law Firm https://www.brandondixonlaw.com/ for sponsoring this episode.They specialize in personal injury, wrongful death, car accidents, trucking accidents, and workers’ compensation cases - fighting for justice and real results across Georgia.If you or someone you know needs trusted legal help, call 404-884-8991 for a free consultation. &lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Proof that your feelings are not real w/ MrLetGO</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this explosive episode of &lt;em&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/em&gt;, Lesya sits down with &lt;strong&gt;Mr. Let Go&lt;/strong&gt; to unpack one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern relationships — &lt;em&gt;why do women lie&lt;/em&gt;… or maybe, &lt;em&gt;are your feelings even real?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together they break down the emotional intelligence gap between men and women, how emotions get weaponized, and what “accountability” really means in dating today. From raw psychology to real-life experiences, nothing is off limits — expect confrontation, clarity, and a few uncomfortable truths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever been told you’re “too emotional” or “emotionally unavailable,” this one will challenge everything you think you know about love, logic, and truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch, reflect, argue — just don’t lie to yourself.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this explosive episode of &lt;em&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/em&gt;, Lesya sits down with &lt;strong&gt;Mr. Let Go&lt;/strong&gt; to unpack one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern relationships — &lt;em&gt;why do women lie&lt;/em&gt;… or maybe, &lt;em&gt;are your feelings even real?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together they break down the emotional intelligence gap between men and women, how emotions get weaponized, and what “accountability” really means in dating today. From raw psychology to real-life experiences, nothing is off limits — expect confrontation, clarity, and a few uncomfortable truths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever been told you’re “too emotional” or “emotionally unavailable,” this one will challenge everything you think you know about love, logic, and truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch, reflect, argue — just don’t lie to yourself.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>What Do Men Bring to the Table? Because I’m Not Seeing It</itunes:title>
                <title>What Do Men Bring to the Table? Because I’m Not Seeing It</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Les is &lt;em&gt;done&lt;/em&gt; being nice.&lt;br&gt;In this unfiltered solo episode of &lt;strong&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, she breaks down what really went down — the panic attack, the blown-out tire, the men who disappeared, and the ones who tried to “fly her out” instead of showing up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s funny, it’s messy, and it’s real.&lt;br&gt;Les calls out the bare-minimum era and flips the question every woman’s tired of hearing:&lt;br&gt;👉 “What do &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; bring to the table?”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From fake “spiritual cleanses” to $900 Cash App confusion, she’s holding nothing back.&lt;br&gt;If you’ve ever questioned your worth, this episode will remind you — you don’t need to prove anything to anyone.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Nuck vs Cortez: Two Sides. One Truth.</itunes:title>
                <title>Nuck vs Cortez: Two Sides. One Truth.</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You’ve seen him as &lt;em&gt;Nuck&lt;/em&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;The Chi&lt;/strong&gt;, but this time, it’s not about the character — it’s about the man behind the role.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cortez Smith (&lt;a href=&#34;&#34; target=&#34;_new&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&gt;@cortezsmith.official&lt;/a&gt;) joins Courtside Les for a raw, funny, and honest conversation about growing up in Chicago, playing dark roles, and finding peace in real life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They talk ego, healing, hate, and humor — the parts of the story you never see on screen.&lt;br&gt;No script. No filter. Just truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;You’ve seen him as &lt;em&gt;Nuck&lt;/em&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;The Chi&lt;/strong&gt;, but this time, it’s not about the character — it’s about the man behind the role.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cortez Smith (@cortezsmith.official) joins Courtside Les for a raw, funny, and honest conversation about growing up in Chicago, playing dark roles, and finding peace in real life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They talk ego, healing, hate, and humor — the parts of the story you never see on screen.&lt;br&gt;No script. No filter. Just truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:07:39 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Trophy Girlfriend or Real Partner? The Dating Rules Men Don’t Want You To Know</itunes:title>
                <title>Trophy Girlfriend or Real Partner? The Dating Rules Men Don’t Want You To Know</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this raw and unfiltered episode of the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, we unpack the conversations most people are too afraid to have:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Why “trophy girlfriend” culture is a trap&lt;br&gt;✨ What &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; makes a man choose (and keep) a woman&lt;br&gt;✨ Sex, submission, and whether those rules still apply in 2025&lt;br&gt;✨ The blurred lines between faith, respect, and double standards&lt;br&gt;✨ Interracial dating truths and survival vs. love&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t surface-level relationship talk — it’s real stories, hard truths, and the lessons that could change how you date forever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen now and join the conversation that everyone else is avoiding.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this raw and unfiltered episode of the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, we unpack the conversations most people are too afraid to have:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Why “trophy girlfriend” culture is a trap&lt;br&gt;✨ What &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; makes a man choose (and keep) a woman&lt;br&gt;✨ Sex, submission, and whether those rules still apply in 2025&lt;br&gt;✨ The blurred lines between faith, respect, and double standards&lt;br&gt;✨ Interracial dating truths and survival vs. love&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t surface-level relationship talk — it’s real stories, hard truths, and the lessons that could change how you date forever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen now and join the conversation that everyone else is avoiding.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:44:13 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Why He Won’t Choose You</itunes:title>
                <title>Why He Won’t Choose You</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;strong&gt;Part 1 of a 2-part conversation&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;Cory The Trainer&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/corytalksnow/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/corytalksnow/&lt;/a&gt; (yes—the coach you’ve seen on &lt;strong&gt;Tonight’s Conversation&lt;/strong&gt;). We unpack &lt;strong&gt;why men don’t choose&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;3-Week Rule&lt;/strong&gt; for real intent, and how to read &lt;strong&gt;reactions over actions&lt;/strong&gt; to spot genuine commitment. We go deep on &lt;strong&gt;Black love vs modern dating&lt;/strong&gt;, emotional compatibility, therapy, femininity vs submission, and the line between gaslighting and growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/strong&gt; the two real reasons men pull back, how to communicate needs without playing games, and why validation-chasing keeps you stuck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow the show, rate it, and tell Lesya your biggest dating non-negotiable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want a version for &lt;strong&gt;Part 2&lt;/strong&gt; with different hooks? I can spin that up too.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This is <strong>Part 1 of a 2-part conversation</strong> with <strong>Cory The Trainer</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corytalksnow/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/corytalksnow/</a> (yes—the coach you’ve seen on <strong>Tonight’s Conversation</strong>). We unpack <strong>why men don’t choose</strong>, the <strong>3-Week Rule</strong> for real intent, and how to read <strong>reactions over actions</strong> to spot genuine commitment. We go deep on <strong>Black love vs modern dating</strong>, emotional compatibility, therapy, femininity vs submission, and the line between gaslighting and growth.</p><p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong> the two real reasons men pull back, how to communicate needs without playing games, and why validation-chasing keeps you stuck.</p><p>Follow the show, rate it, and tell Lesya your biggest dating non-negotiable.</p><p>Want a version for <strong>Part 2</strong> with different hooks? I can spin that up too.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;strong&gt;Part 1 of a 2-part conversation&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;Cory The Trainer&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/corytalksnow/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/corytalksnow/&lt;/a&gt; (yes—the coach you’ve seen on &lt;strong&gt;Tonight’s Conversation&lt;/strong&gt;). We unpack &lt;strong&gt;why men don’t choose&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;3-Week Rule&lt;/strong&gt; for real intent, and how to read &lt;strong&gt;reactions over actions&lt;/strong&gt; to spot genuine commitment. We go deep on &lt;strong&gt;Black love vs modern dating&lt;/strong&gt;, emotional compatibility, therapy, femininity vs submission, and the line between gaslighting and growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/strong&gt; the two real reasons men pull back, how to communicate needs without playing games, and why validation-chasing keeps you stuck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow the show, rate it, and tell Lesya your biggest dating non-negotiable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want a version for &lt;strong&gt;Part 2&lt;/strong&gt; with different hooks? I can spin that up too.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:40:01 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Go Back to Your Why | How Losing Myself in the Noise Changed Everything</itunes:title>
                <title>Go Back to Your Why | How Losing Myself in the Noise Changed Everything</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of my &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt;. I was chasing views, likes, and going viral… and forgot the reason I started the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt; in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this raw solo episode, I go back to the foundation: &lt;strong&gt;tennis, resilience, and purpose.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From growing up in post-Soviet Russia with no access to courts, to giving up the sport at 14, to one viral video that changed my life—this is the story of how I found my way back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But this isn’t just about me. It’s about YOU. If you’ve ever felt lost, burned out, or like you’re moving without direction, this episode is your reminder to &lt;strong&gt;go back to your why.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why I almost quit my dream.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What the US Open revealed about access &amp;amp; privilege.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The moment a 9-year-old reminded me what legacy really is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about chasing numbers. It’s about impact, purpose, and building legacy.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of my <em>why</em>. I was chasing views, likes, and going viral… and forgot the reason I started the <strong>Talk Les Show</strong> in the first place.</p><p>In this raw solo episode, I go back to the foundation: <strong>tennis, resilience, and purpose.</strong><br/>From growing up in post-Soviet Russia with no access to courts, to giving up the sport at 14, to one viral video that changed my life—this is the story of how I found my way back.</p><p>But this isn’t just about me. It’s about YOU. If you’ve ever felt lost, burned out, or like you’re moving without direction, this episode is your reminder to <strong>go back to your why.</strong></p><p>✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:</p><ul><li><p>Why I almost quit my dream.</p></li><li><p>What the US Open revealed about access &amp; privilege.</p></li><li><p>The moment a 9-year-old reminded me what legacy really is.</p></li></ul><p>This isn’t about chasing numbers. It’s about impact, purpose, and building legacy.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of my &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt;. I was chasing views, likes, and going viral… and forgot the reason I started the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt; in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this raw solo episode, I go back to the foundation: &lt;strong&gt;tennis, resilience, and purpose.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From growing up in post-Soviet Russia with no access to courts, to giving up the sport at 14, to one viral video that changed my life—this is the story of how I found my way back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But this isn’t just about me. It’s about YOU. If you’ve ever felt lost, burned out, or like you’re moving without direction, this episode is your reminder to &lt;strong&gt;go back to your why.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why I almost quit my dream.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What the US Open revealed about access &amp;amp; privilege.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The moment a 9-year-old reminded me what legacy really is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about chasing numbers. It’s about impact, purpose, and building legacy.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Strong Women, Fatherhood &amp; Interracial Love</itunes:title>
                <title>Strong Women, Fatherhood &amp; Interracial Love</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In Part 2 of this powerful conversation with &lt;strong&gt;2x NBA Champion Josh Powell&lt;/strong&gt;, we dive into the debates shaping relationships today:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do men actually want strong women?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What fatherhood with 7 kids and 4 baby mamas really looks like.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The truth about Black men dating outside their race and why it stirs so much controversy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How love, loyalty, and healing show up in 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Raw, unfiltered, and straight to the point—this is one you don’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In Part 2 of this powerful conversation with &lt;strong&gt;2x NBA Champion Josh Powell&lt;/strong&gt;, we dive into the debates shaping relationships today:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do men actually want strong women?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What fatherhood with 7 kids and 4 baby mamas really looks like.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The truth about Black men dating outside their race and why it stirs so much controversy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How love, loyalty, and healing show up in 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Raw, unfiltered, and straight to the point—this is one you don’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:13:45 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;🏀 &lt;strong&gt;Josh Powell&lt;/strong&gt; - 2x NBA Champion with the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/strong&gt; - joins Les on the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt; to share the untold truth about life in the NBA. From playing alongside &lt;strong&gt;Kobe Bryant&lt;/strong&gt; and winning back-to-back Lakers championships, to navigating fame, fatherhood, and relationships, Josh opens up like never before.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ In this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What it was really like to play with &lt;strong&gt;Kobe Bryant&lt;/strong&gt; on the &lt;strong&gt;Lakers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The pressure, sacrifices, and challenges of NBA fame&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The truth about athletes, relationships, and identity beyond basketball&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lessons on fatherhood, resilience, and what men truly need to heal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 If you’ve ever searched for the real stories behind the &lt;strong&gt;NBA lifestyle&lt;/strong&gt;, this episode dives deep into the highs, lows, and legacy of one of basketball’s most powerful brotherhoods.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Tea App Controversy: Gossip, Red Flags &amp; Dating Truths</itunes:title>
                <title>The Tea App Controversy: Gossip, Red Flags &amp; Dating Truths</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Tea App is one of the most talked-about apps of 2025 — but is it really protecting women, or just fueling gossip and ruining trust? In this solo episode of &lt;strong&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, I share my raw experience getting accepted onto the Tea App, what I found, and why it left me questioning the culture of dating apps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From red flags vs. green flags, shocking allegations, and gut-wrenching emotional truths — this episode unpacks the hype, the heartbreak, and the real cost of putting people on blast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 Have you seen someone you know on the Tea App? Was it gossip or truth? Let me know.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The Tea App is one of the most talked-about apps of 2025 — but is it really protecting women, or just fueling gossip and ruining trust? In this solo episode of &lt;strong&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, I share my raw experience getting accepted onto the Tea App, what I found, and why it left me questioning the culture of dating apps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From red flags vs. green flags, shocking allegations, and gut-wrenching emotional truths — this episode unpacks the hype, the heartbreak, and the real cost of putting people on blast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 Have you seen someone you know on the Tea App? Was it gossip or truth? Let me know.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:26:45 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Mr Oganik on Why Women Should Pay High Value Men&#39;s Bills</itunes:title>
                <title>Mr Oganik on Why Women Should Pay High Value Men&#39;s Bills</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;I sit down with Mr Organik - the man known for his larger-than-life lifestyle, unapologetic mindset, and viral takes on women, money, and the game. We dive into everything from:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💸 Why women don’t deserve men’s money (and why MR. ORGANIK thinks women should actually be paying high-value men’s bills)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👶 The truth about baby mama &amp;amp; BBL culture&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎤 Why sleeping with rappers doesn’t make you special&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🏆 What it really takes to be a 1% man.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation will have you debating in the comments — it’s controversial, messy, and brutally honest. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲Follow Mr. Organik&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://instagram.com/mrorganik&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://instagram.com/mrorganik&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/@MrOrganik&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@MrOrganik&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.tiktok.com/@mrorganik&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@mrorganik&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast: Organikally Speaking (available on all platforms)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shop: &lt;a href=&#34;https://organiklifestyle.com&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://organiklifestyle.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:36:28 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Why Most Men Can’t Handle Busy Women (Storytime: All My Exes in One Room)</itunes:title>
                <title>Why Most Men Can’t Handle Busy Women (Storytime: All My Exes in One Room)</title>

                
                <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why do so many men struggle to date busy, high-value women? In this unfiltered storytime, I share the wild night where ALL my exes ended up in one room at my birthday — the chaos, the drama, and the hard truths about dating ambitious women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;strong&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, we dive into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why some men get intimidated by ambitious, successful women&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The challenges of dating a busy, high-value partner&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The hilarious and messy reality of ex drama at a birthday party&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to handle relationships when you both have big goals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The difference between men who talk… and men who deliver&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re here for the storytime chaos or the dating advice, this episode will make you laugh, think, and maybe rethink how you approach relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow me on Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://instagram.com/courtsideles&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;ugc noopener noreferrer&#34;&gt;@courtsideles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen to The Talk Les Show on all platforms and never miss an episode.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Why do so many men struggle to date busy, high-value women? In this unfiltered storytime, I share the wild night where ALL my exes ended up in one room at my birthday — the chaos, the drama, and the hard truths about dating ambitious women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;strong&gt;The Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, we dive into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why some men get intimidated by ambitious, successful women&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The challenges of dating a busy, high-value partner&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The hilarious and messy reality of ex drama at a birthday party&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to handle relationships when you both have big goals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The difference between men who talk… and men who deliver&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re here for the storytime chaos or the dating advice, this episode will make you laugh, think, and maybe rethink how you approach relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow me on Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://instagram.com/courtsideles&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;@courtsideles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Listen to The Talk Les Show on all platforms and never miss an episode.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:22:17 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Bisexual Men, Side Chicks &amp; Narcissists: Dating in Atlanta</itunes:title>
                <title>Bisexual Men, Side Chicks &amp; Narcissists: Dating in Atlanta</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode is not for the weak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Actress and comedian &lt;strong&gt;Terry Arcelia&lt;/strong&gt; joins me for an unfiltered conversation about the chaos of dating in 2025 — especially in &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta&lt;/strong&gt;, where the streets are full of &lt;strong&gt;side chicks, secret bisexuals, narcissists, and spiritual gaslighters&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk:&lt;br&gt;• Dating men on the down-low 👀&lt;br&gt;• Being the side chick (without knowing it)&lt;br&gt;• Narcissistic love bombing &#43; why women stay&lt;br&gt;• When your own friends sleep with your man&lt;br&gt;• The loneliness of healing and rebranding yourself&lt;br&gt;• Getting locked out in a bikini with an NBA player 🫣&lt;br&gt;• And why women are finally done settling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just girl talk — it’s a reality check, a release, and a spiritual read wrapped in comedy and chaos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Subscribe to the Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt; if you’ve ever been ghosted by a man who claimed to be “working on himself” but couldn’t even book a dinner reservation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ FOLLOW TERRY ARCELIA: 📸 Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/terryarcelia&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/terryarcelia&lt;/a&gt;📘 Facebook: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.facebook.com/terryarceliaofficial &#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/terryarceliaofficial &lt;/a&gt;🎭 TikTok: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.tiktok.com/@terriarceliaontiktok &#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@terriarceliaontiktok &lt;/a&gt;📺 YouTube: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/@terriarcelia&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferer&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@terriarcelia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Let’s be honest… they all move the same.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the &lt;em&gt;predictable pattern&lt;/em&gt; every f*ckboy follows — love bombing, fake healing, disappearing acts, and the same recycled lines like “I’ve never felt this before.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear real stories from my own dating chaos — including my &lt;strong&gt;4-day relationship&lt;/strong&gt;, emotional manipulators, and the men who “fell in love” for no damn reason.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever been confused by someone who &lt;em&gt;pursued you hard and vanished faster&lt;/em&gt; - this is your guide. You’re not crazy. It’s just a pattern.&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;And I’ve seen it enough to warn you.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Follow me for more truth, chaos, and unfiltered talk:&lt;br&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://instagram.com/courtsideles&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;@courtsideles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href=&#34;https://youtube.com/@courtsideles&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👕 Shoutout to &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.bldg4.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;BLDG 4&lt;/a&gt; for keeping me cozy in the studio with the dopest hoodie.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 DM me your wildest dating story after listening.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Buying a Doberman? What to Know Before You Do - Regal Empire Dobermans on Talk Les Show</itunes:title>
                <title>Buying a Doberman? What to Know Before You Do - Regal Empire Dobermans on Talk Les Show</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thinking about getting a Doberman puppy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Before you commit, listen to this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the &lt;strong&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/strong&gt;, I sit down with &lt;strong&gt;William Regal&lt;/strong&gt;, founder of &lt;strong&gt;Regal Empire Dobermans&lt;/strong&gt;, one of the Southeast’s most trusted Doberman breeders. We talk about what most people don’t realize before buying a Doberman—and what it &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; takes to raise one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🐾 What you’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What to ask before buying a Doberman puppy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why not all breeders are created equal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The truth about ear cropping, neutering, and ownership debates&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The financial and emotional commitment behind the breed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Regal Empire Dobermans became a trusted name&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a dog lover, future Doberman parent, or just curious about the world of breeding — this conversation goes deep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 Follow Regal Empire Dobermans:&lt;br&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/regalempiredobermans&#34;&gt;@regalempiredobermans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&#34;http://www.theregalempire.com/&#34;&gt;www.theregalempire.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;strong&gt;Hosted by Courtside Les, founder of the Talk Les Show.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:01 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>I Had Sex in the Gym Bathroom... | Les’s Lessons x Talk Les Show</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:title>Polygamy Is for Women, Not Men | Talk Les Show ft Sacred Secrett</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/em&gt;, Lesya is joined by &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/sacredsecrett&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sacred Secret&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; — a modern-day medicine woman, spiritual mentor, and founder of Atlanta’s holistic healing space, &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/officialzenbar&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Zen Bar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They dive into the misunderstood roots of &lt;strong&gt;polygamy&lt;/strong&gt;, the rise of &lt;strong&gt;fake femininity and “goddess” culture&lt;/strong&gt;, and how women can &lt;strong&gt;reclaim their power through healing, celibacy, and purpose&lt;/strong&gt;. Sacred shares her transformation from surviving abuse to becoming a powerful leader in the spiritual community.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;Connect with Sacred Secret:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; • Instagram: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/sacredsecrett&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/sacredsecrett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  • All links: &lt;a href= &#34;https://linktr.ee/africansecrett&#34;&gt;https://linktr.ee/africansecrett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🌿 &lt;strong&gt;Visit The Zen Bar (Atlanta):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; • Website: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.zenbar.org/&#34;&gt;https://www.zenbar.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; • Instagram: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/officialzenbar&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/officialzenbar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  • Facebook: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.facebook.com/TheZenBarATL&#34;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/TheZenBarATL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt; Lesya – &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/courtsideles&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/courtsideles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/em&gt;, Lesya is joined by &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/sacredsecrett&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sacred Secret&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; — a modern-day medicine woman, spiritual mentor, and founder of Atlanta’s holistic healing space, &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/officialzenbar&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Zen Bar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They dive into the misunderstood roots of &lt;strong&gt;polygamy&lt;/strong&gt;, the rise of &lt;strong&gt;fake femininity and “goddess” culture&lt;/strong&gt;, and how women can &lt;strong&gt;reclaim their power through healing, celibacy, and purpose&lt;/strong&gt;. Sacred shares her transformation from surviving abuse to becoming a powerful leader in the spiritual community.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;Connect with Sacred Secret:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt; • Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/sacredsecrett&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/sacredsecrett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;  • All links: &lt;a href=&#34;https://linktr.ee/africansecrett&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://linktr.ee/africansecrett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🌿 &lt;strong&gt;Visit The Zen Bar (Atlanta):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt; • Website: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.zenbar.org/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.zenbar.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; • Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/officialzenbar&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/officialzenbar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;  • Facebook: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.facebook.com/TheZenBarATL&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/TheZenBarATL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt; Lesya – &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/courtsideles&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/courtsideles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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                <title>Why the Words You Speak Are Keeping You Stuck (Feat. Stevie Baggs Jr.) | Talk Les Show Season 2 Premiere</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Season 2&lt;/strong&gt; of the &lt;em&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/em&gt;! We’re kicking things off with a powerful, eye-opening conversation featuring &lt;strong&gt;Stevie Baggs Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; - former NFL player, actor, author, speaker, and spiritual teacher.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack the &lt;em&gt;true power of language&lt;/em&gt; - how the words you speak daily shape your reality, influence your relationships, and either limit or liberate your self-worth.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also dive into:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Why “believe” is one of the most misleading words in our vocabulary&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;The difference between detachment and disconnection&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;How to attract aligned love and stop repeating toxic patterns&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;The real reason you feel stuck - and how to reclaim your spiritual power&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Whether you&#39;re doing shadow work, learning to detach, or trying to manifest a better life - this episode will shift something in you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;✨&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Stevie Baggs Jr.:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; All Platforms: &lt;a href= &#34;https://linktr.ee/Steviebaggs&#34;&gt;https://linktr.ee/Steviebaggs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  IG, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube → &lt;strong&gt;@StevieBaggsJr&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr /&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;strong&gt;Follow the Talk Les Show &#43; Lesya:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Website: &lt;a href= &#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34;&gt;https://courtsideles.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; All Links: &lt;a href= &#34;https://linktr.ee/Talklesshow&#34;&gt;https://linktr.ee/Talklesshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💬 Subscribe for raw, real, and spiritually charged conversations every week - and don’t forget to rate &#43; review the show if it speaks to you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;strong&gt;Season 2&lt;/strong&gt; of the &lt;em&gt;Talk Les Show&lt;/em&gt;! We’re kicking things off with a powerful, eye-opening conversation featuring &lt;strong&gt;Stevie Baggs Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; - former NFL player, actor, author, speaker, and spiritual teacher.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, we unpack the &lt;em&gt;true power of language&lt;/em&gt; - how the words you speak daily shape your reality, influence your relationships, and either limit or liberate your self-worth.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also dive into:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Why “believe” is one of the most misleading words in our vocabulary&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;The difference between detachment and disconnection&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;How to attract aligned love and stop repeating toxic patterns&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;The real reason you feel stuck - and how to reclaim your spiritual power&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re doing shadow work, learning to detach, or trying to manifest a better life - this episode will shift something in you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;✨ &lt;strong&gt;Connect with Stevie Baggs Jr.:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt; All Platforms: &lt;a href=&#34;https://linktr.ee/Steviebaggs&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://linktr.ee/Steviebaggs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;  IG, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube → &lt;strong&gt;@StevieBaggsJr&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr/&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;strong&gt;Follow the Talk Les Show &#43; Lesya:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Website: &lt;a href=&#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://courtsideles.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; All Links: &lt;a href=&#34;https://linktr.ee/Talklesshow&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://linktr.ee/Talklesshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💬 Subscribe for raw, real, and spiritually charged conversations every week - and don’t forget to rate &#43; review the show if it speaks to you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Everybody Needs a Lovemaking Playlist | Lord Owen Talk Les Show</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;🚨 EXCLUSIVE DROP: In Part 2 of our conversation with Brock Shorter, I share a never-before-told story about my personal life — raw, real, and unfiltered. We also get into what no one tells you about the trucking business — is it still worth getting into? What should you really know before investing?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;And yes… we’re back in the deep end of dating and relationships, asking questions that most people are too afraid to ask: Is there such a thing as “Title Duty”? Like girlfriend duty vs. wife duty? And what does your role in a relationship say about your standards?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Brock flips the script and puts me in the hot seat — and you won’t believe where the conversation goes.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎙️&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://sites.libsyn.com/580420/brock-shorter-why-marriage-should-be-a-10-year-contract-talk-les-show-pt-1&#34;&gt;Watch Part 1 First!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Watch Full Episode on YouTube:&lt;a class= &#34;style-scope ytcp-video-info&#34; href=&#34;https://youtu.be/7qFFIfSJmT4&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel= &#34;noopener&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/7qFFIfSJmT4&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Follow Brock Shorter:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;🔗 Instagram &lt;a href= &#34;https://instagram.com/bcshorter&#34;&gt;https://instagram.com/bcshorter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;Follow Les on ALL the platforms:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;🚀 Follow Clase 1111 Tequila&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p2&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In today’s episode, we sit down with NFL linebacker Kemoko Turay for his most unfiltered interview yet. Kemoko shares his inspiring journey — from facing homelessness, evictions, and family struggles to making it to the NFL and playing at the highest level. He opens up about his early dreams of playing in the NBA, how he found football, and how he stayed focused, fearless, and self-driven through every setback.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this exclusive interview, Kemoko talks about:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;🏈 Life before the NFL: homelessness, eviction, and fighting for survival&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🏀 Choosing football after dreaming of the NBA&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;💸 Rookie life in the NFL — including a $20,000 fine in his first game&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;🧠 How &#34;fear&#34; almost stole his future — and why fear is &#34;False Evidence Appearing Real&#34;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;❤️ The power of self-love and learning to stop being a people pleaser&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;📈 How he plans to invest, build wealth, and use his platform after football&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔥 His real thoughts on fame, money rumors, and handling public pressure Kemoko Turay doesn’t hold back — he reveals the raw truth about what it really takes to survive in the NFL, build confidence, and stay true to yourself when the world is watching. If you&#39;re looking for real motivation, stories of overcoming fear, building resilience, and chasing dreams no matter the odds — this Talk Les Show episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;👉 Watch until the end to hear Kemoko’s advice for young athletes, dreamers, and anyone battling doubt or setbacks.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Watch Full Episode on YouTube: &lt;a class= &#34;style-scope ytcp-video-info&#34; href=&#34;https://youtu.be/8822VGJYlLs&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/8822VGJYlLs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow Kemoko Turay:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;🔗&amp;nbsp;Instagram &lt;a href= &#34;https://instagram.com/kdragon57&#34;&gt;https://instagram.com/kdragon57&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;Follow Les on ALL the platforms:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;&lt;span class=&#34;s2&#34;&gt;🚀&lt;/span&gt; Follow Clase 1111 Tequila&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In today’s episode, we sit down with NFL linebacker Kemoko Turay for his most unfiltered interview yet. Kemoko shares his inspiring journey — from facing homelessness, evictions, and family struggles to making it to the NFL and playing at the highest level. He opens up about his early dreams of playing in the NBA, how he found football, and how he stayed focused, fearless, and self-driven through every setback.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this exclusive interview, Kemoko talks about:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; 🏈 Life before the NFL: homelessness, eviction, and fighting for survival&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🏀 Choosing football after dreaming of the NBA&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; 💸 Rookie life in the NFL — including a $20,000 fine in his first game&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; 🧠 How &amp;#34;fear&amp;#34; almost stole his future — and why fear is &amp;#34;False Evidence Appearing Real&amp;#34;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;❤️ The power of self-love and learning to stop being a people pleaser&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;📈 How he plans to invest, build wealth, and use his platform after football&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔥 His real thoughts on fame, money rumors, and handling public pressure Kemoko Turay doesn’t hold back — he reveals the raw truth about what it really takes to survive in the NFL, build confidence, and stay true to yourself when the world is watching. If you&amp;#39;re looking for real motivation, stories of overcoming fear, building resilience, and chasing dreams no matter the odds — this Talk Les Show episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;👉 Watch until the end to hear Kemoko’s advice for young athletes, dreamers, and anyone battling doubt or setbacks. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Watch Full Episode on YouTube: &lt;a href=&#34;https://youtu.be/8822VGJYlLs&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/8822VGJYlLs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow Kemoko Turay:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 Instagram &lt;a href=&#34;https://instagram.com/kdragon57&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://instagram.com/kdragon57&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Follow Les on ALL the platforms: &lt;a href=&#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; 🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🚀&lt;/span&gt; Follow Clase 1111 Tequila &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Jason &#34;Mr2WeeksOut&#34; Lobdell: It Doesn’t Cost Money, It Costs a Heart</itunes:title>
                <title>Jason &#34;Mr2WeeksOut&#34; Lobdell: It Doesn’t Cost Money, It Costs a Heart</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;From the Mud to Millions: The Real Story of Mr2WeeksOut In this powerful episode of the Talk Les Show, I sit down with Jason Lobdell, a man whose journey is nothing short of legendary. From trucking in 2015 to owning a gym, from the heartbreak of losing his nephew and watching his brother get shot 11 times, to navigating life after his father received a life sentence—Jason opens up like never before.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We talk:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 How he went from trucking to business ownership&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;🏋🏽‍♂️ His grind in fitness, content, and gym culture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;📈 The truth about growing on Instagram in 2025&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🧠 The basic business principles nobody teaches&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💔 Grief, family, mentorship, and staying mentally strong&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;⚠️ &#34;Watch that fame&#34; and why chasing clout can cost you everything&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;💸 Breaking generational poverty &amp; being “money hungry” for the right reasons&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔥 Why it doesn’t cost money—it costs heart&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🤯 The lie about success that almost held him back Jason doesn’t hold back.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you’re stuck, starting over, or tired of the pain—this episode is your sign to run the play.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: &lt;a href= &#34;https://youtu.be/bcbst5cO35g&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/bcbst5cO35g&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 Follow Jason / Mr2WeeksOut:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 Instagram: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/mr2weeksout&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/mr2weeksout&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 YouTube (with his wife Halanil): &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.youtube.com/@JasonandHalaniLobdell&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@JasonandHalaniLobdell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 TikTok: (&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.tiktok.com/@mr2weeksout)&#34;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@mr2weeksout)&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: &lt;a href= &#34;https://youtu.be/bcbst5cO35g&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/bcbst5cO35g&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;Follow Les on ALL the platforms:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;🚀 Follow Clase 1111 Tequila&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p> From the Mud to Millions: The Real Story of Mr2WeeksOut In this powerful episode of the Talk Les Show, I sit down with Jason Lobdell, a man whose journey is nothing short of legendary. From trucking in 2015 to owning a gym, from the heartbreak of losing his nephew and watching his brother get shot 11 times, to navigating life after his father received a life sentence—Jason opens up like never before.</p> <p>We talk:</p> <p>💼 How he went from trucking to business ownership</p> <p> 🏋🏽‍♂️ His grind in fitness, content, and gym culture</p> <p>📈 The truth about growing on Instagram in 2025</p> <p>🧠 The basic business principles nobody teaches</p> <p>💔 Grief, family, mentorship, and staying mentally strong</p> <p> ⚠️ &#34;Watch that fame&#34; and why chasing clout can cost you everything</p> <p> 💸 Breaking generational poverty &amp; being “money hungry” for the right reasons</p> <p>🔥 Why it doesn’t cost money—it costs heart</p> <p>🤯 The lie about success that almost held him back Jason doesn’t hold back.</p> <p>If you’re stuck, starting over, or tired of the pain—this episode is your sign to run the play.</p> <p>🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/bcbst5cO35g" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/bcbst5cO35g</a></p> <p>🔗 Follow Jason / Mr2WeeksOut:</p> <p>🔗 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mr2weeksout" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/mr2weeksout</a></p> <p>🔗 YouTube (with his wife Halanil): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JasonandHalaniLobdell" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@JasonandHalaniLobdell</a></p> <p>🔗 TikTok: (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mr2weeksout)" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@mr2weeksout)</a> </p> <p>🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/bcbst5cO35g" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/bcbst5cO35g</a></p> <p>Follow Les on ALL the platforms: <a href="https://courtsideles.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>https://courtsideles.com/</span></a></p> <p> 🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.</p> <p>🚀 Follow Clase 1111 Tequila <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)" rel="nofollow"><span>https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/</span></a> on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.</p> <p>#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost</p>
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                <itunes:title>Janae Summers: NBA Players, Lies, &amp; Why She’s Waiting for an Astronaut | Talk Les Show</itunes:title>
                <title>Janae Summers: NBA Players, Lies, &amp; Why She’s Waiting for an Astronaut | Talk Les Show</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode of The Talk Les Show is one for the books — a raw, hilarious, and much-needed deep dive into the REALITIES of dating in today’s world. I&#39;m joined by the incredible Janae Summers&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;— actress, comedian, content creator, wife, and all-around powerhouse. We get real about everything from toxic dating patterns to the struggles of female friendships, and yes… we talk about how “all men do is lie” (unless they’re astronauts 🚀— you’ll get it when you watch). If you’ve ever dated a professional athlete, been ghosted by a guy who said “you’re different,” or felt alone in navigating modern relationships — this is for you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💬 In this episode, we cover:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;Dating NBA players &amp; high-profile men 🏀&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;Why fame doesn’t always mean fulfillment 😬&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;The pressure of being a pretty woman in today’s society&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;Betrayal, red flags, and emotional maturity 🚩&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The ups and downs of female friendships 👯‍♀️ -&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Real talk, real laughs, and even realer stories&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Watch Full Episode on YouTube: &lt;a class= &#34;style-scope ytcp-video-info&#34; href=&#34;https://youtu.be/ncAC_v3g9HI&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/ncAC_v3g9HI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎙️ GUEST: Janae Summers Follow her on all platforms — you’ll thank us later:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 Instagram: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/janaesummers&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/janaesummers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 TikTok:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.tiktok.com/@janaesummers&#34;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@janaesummers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;🔗 YouTube: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.youtube.com/@JanaeSummers&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@JanaeSummers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;Follow Les on ALL the platforms:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;🚀 Follow Clase 1111 Tequila&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p2&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode of The Talk Les Show is one for the books — a raw, hilarious, and much-needed deep dive into the REALITIES of dating in today’s world. I&#39;m joined by the incredible Janae Summers   — actress, comedian, content creator, wife, and all-around powerhouse. We get real about everything from toxic dating patterns to the struggles of female friendships, and yes… we talk about how “all men do is lie” (unless they’re astronauts 🚀— you’ll get it when you watch). If you’ve ever dated a professional athlete, been ghosted by a guy who said “you’re different,” or felt alone in navigating modern relationships — this is for you.</p> <p>💬 In this episode, we cover:</p> <ul> <li> Dating NBA players &amp; high-profile men 🏀</li> <li> Why fame doesn’t always mean fulfillment 😬</li> <li> The pressure of being a pretty woman in today’s society</li> <li> Betrayal, red flags, and emotional maturity 🚩</li> <li>The ups and downs of female friendships 👯‍♀️ -</li> <li>Real talk, real laughs, and even realer stories</li> </ul> <p>Watch Full Episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/ncAC_v3g9HI" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/ncAC_v3g9HI</a></p> <p>🎙️ GUEST: Janae Summers Follow her on all platforms — you’ll thank us later:</p> <p>🔗 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janaesummers" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/janaesummers</a></p> <p>🔗 TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@janaesummers" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@janaesummers</a></p> <p> 🔗 YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JanaeSummers" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@JanaeSummers</a></p> <p>Follow Les on ALL the platforms: <a href="https://courtsideles.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>https://courtsideles.com/</span></a></p> <p> 🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.</p> <p>🚀 Follow Clase 1111 Tequila <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)" rel="nofollow"><span>https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/</span></a> on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.</p> <p> </p> <p>#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode of The Talk Les Show is one for the books — a raw, hilarious, and much-needed deep dive into the REALITIES of dating in today’s world. I&amp;#39;m joined by the incredible Janae Summers   — actress, comedian, content creator, wife, and all-around powerhouse. We get real about everything from toxic dating patterns to the struggles of female friendships, and yes… we talk about how “all men do is lie” (unless they’re astronauts 🚀— you’ll get it when you watch). If you’ve ever dated a professional athlete, been ghosted by a guy who said “you’re different,” or felt alone in navigating modern relationships — this is for you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💬 In this episode, we cover:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; Dating NBA players &amp;amp; high-profile men 🏀&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Why fame doesn’t always mean fulfillment 😬&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; The pressure of being a pretty woman in today’s society&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Betrayal, red flags, and emotional maturity 🚩&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The ups and downs of female friendships 👯‍♀️ -&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Real talk, real laughs, and even realer stories&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Watch Full Episode on YouTube: &lt;a href=&#34;https://youtu.be/ncAC_v3g9HI&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/ncAC_v3g9HI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎙️ GUEST: Janae Summers Follow her on all platforms — you’ll thank us later:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/janaesummers&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/janaesummers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 TikTok: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.tiktok.com/@janaesummers&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@janaesummers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; 🔗 YouTube: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/@JanaeSummers&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@JanaeSummers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow Les on ALL the platforms: &lt;a href=&#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; 🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🚀 Follow Clase 1111 Tequila &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Afo Labi: 10K One-Time TikTok Payment &amp; NBA Commercials All Because He Trusted God!</itunes:title>
                <title>Afo Labi: 10K One-Time TikTok Payment &amp; NBA Commercials All Because He Trusted God!</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class=&#34;yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color&#34; dir= &#34;auto&#34;&gt;In this powerful episode of the Talk Les Show, I sit down with Afo Labi&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color&#34; dir=&#34;auto&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;to talk about what really happens when you let God lead🙏 We dive deep into what it means to choose faith over fear, how being delusional can actually be divine, and why sometimes you have to walk by vision—not sight. From booking NBA commercials to going viral on TikTok and trusting God with a $10K breakthrough, Afo shares his inspiring journey as an actor, creator, and faith-led man. We also get real about: 🎭 What it&#39;s like to pursue acting when your parents don’t “get it”—especially with a Master’s degree ❤️ Choosing healthy relationships instead of wandering in confusion 🧠 The fine line between being delusional and being called 📱 How Afo built a massive social media following by staying true to himself If you’re chasing something bigger than you, doubting your path, or wondering if it’s “too late” to start over—this episode is your sign.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class=&#34;yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color&#34; dir= &#34;auto&#34;&gt;Watch Full Episode on Youtube: &lt;a href= &#34;https://youtu.be/nCIHDYV9z9w?feature=shared&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/nCIHDYV9z9w?feature=shared&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class=&#34;yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color&#34; dir= &#34;auto&#34;&gt;🎙 Follow Afo on social media:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;🔗 Instagram: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/ifyouwereafo/&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/ifyouwereafo/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;🔗 TikTok: &lt;a href= &#34;https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyouwereafo&#34;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyouwereafo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;🔗 YouTube:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.youtube.com/@Ifyouwereafo&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@ifyouwereafo&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;Follow Les on ALL the platforms:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;&amp;nbsp;🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;&lt;span class=&#34;s2&#34;&gt;🚀&lt;/span&gt; Follow Clase 1111 Tequila&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34;&gt;&lt;span class= &#34;s1&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&#34;p1&#34;&gt;#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p><span>In this powerful episode of the Talk Les Show, I sit down with Afo Labi</span><span> to talk about what really happens when you let God lead🙏 We dive deep into what it means to choose faith over fear, how being delusional can actually be divine, and why sometimes you have to walk by vision—not sight. From booking NBA commercials to going viral on TikTok and trusting God with a $10K breakthrough, Afo shares his inspiring journey as an actor, creator, and faith-led man. We also get real about: 🎭 What it&#39;s like to pursue acting when your parents don’t “get it”—especially with a Master’s degree ❤️ Choosing healthy relationships instead of wandering in confusion 🧠 The fine line between being delusional and being called 📱 How Afo built a massive social media following by staying true to himself If you’re chasing something bigger than you, doubting your path, or wondering if it’s “too late” to start over—this episode is your sign.</span></p> <p><span>Watch Full Episode on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/nCIHDYV9z9w?feature=shared" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/nCIHDYV9z9w?feature=shared</a></span></p> <p><span>🎙 Follow Afo on social media:</span></p> <p>🔗 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ifyouwereafo/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/ifyouwereafo/</a></p> <p>🔗 TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyouwereafo" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyouwereafo</a></p> <p>🔗 YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Ifyouwereafo" rel="nofollow"><span>https://www.youtube.com/@ifyouwereafo</span></a></p> <p>Follow Les on ALL the platforms: <a href="https://courtsideles.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>https://courtsideles.com/</span></a></p> <p> 🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.</p> <p><span>🚀</span> Follow Clase 1111 Tequila <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)" rel="nofollow"><span>https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/</span></a> on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.</p> <p>#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this powerful episode of the Talk Les Show, I sit down with Afo Labi&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; to talk about what really happens when you let God lead🙏 We dive deep into what it means to choose faith over fear, how being delusional can actually be divine, and why sometimes you have to walk by vision—not sight. From booking NBA commercials to going viral on TikTok and trusting God with a $10K breakthrough, Afo shares his inspiring journey as an actor, creator, and faith-led man. We also get real about: 🎭 What it&amp;#39;s like to pursue acting when your parents don’t “get it”—especially with a Master’s degree ❤️ Choosing healthy relationships instead of wandering in confusion 🧠 The fine line between being delusional and being called 📱 How Afo built a massive social media following by staying true to himself If you’re chasing something bigger than you, doubting your path, or wondering if it’s “too late” to start over—this episode is your sign.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch Full Episode on Youtube: &lt;a href=&#34;https://youtu.be/nCIHDYV9z9w?feature=shared&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/nCIHDYV9z9w?feature=shared&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🎙 Follow Afo on social media:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 Instagram: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/ifyouwereafo/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/ifyouwereafo/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 TikTok: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyouwereafo&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyouwereafo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 YouTube: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/@Ifyouwereafo&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@ifyouwereafo&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow Les on ALL the platforms: &lt;a href=&#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; 🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🚀&lt;/span&gt; Follow Clase 1111 Tequila &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;#TalkLesShow #TalkLesAndDoMore #UnfilteredPodcast #PodcastForGrowth #StorytellingPodcast #RealConversations #CourtsideLes #PodcastInterview #EmpowermentPodcast #FemaleHost&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Nathan Pasha: Inside the Life of a Pro Tennis Player | Talk Les Show</itunes:title>
                <title>Nathan Pasha: Inside the Life of a Pro Tennis Player | Talk Les Show</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Courtside Les</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Talk Les Show, I sit down with professional tennis player Nathan Pasha—also known as coach Nate at Agape Tennis Academy—to dive into the real life of a touring pro. From landing sponsors, navigating the grind of international travel, to competing at the highest level, Nate shares the raw truths of what it really takes to make it on tour. We also explore his transition into coaching in Atlanta, how he’s building a community through tennis, and how his mindset continues to evolve both on and off the court 💥&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a tennis fan, or someone curious about life behind the scenes in professional sports, this episode is packed with honest insights, laughs, and powerful moments.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Watch Full Episode on Youtube: &lt;a href= &#34;https://youtu.be/siAIwDkoJf8&#34;&gt;https://youtu.be/siAIwDkoJf8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🎾 BOOK TENNIS LESSONS WITH NATE 👉&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.nathanpasha.net&#34;&gt;https://www.nathanpasha.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;📱 FOLLOW NATE aka Tennis Classroom:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 Instagram:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/natepasha)&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/natepasha&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 TikTok:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.tiktok.com/@tennisclassroom)&#34;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@tennisclassroom&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 YouTube: (&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.youtube.com/@Tennisclassroom)&#34;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@Tennisclassroom&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow Les on ALL the platforms:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://courtsideles.com/&#34;&gt;https://courtsideles.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;🔥 This episode is proudly sponsored by Clase1111 The premium, additive-free tequila crafted in Mexico and built in Atlanta. Elevate your moments with a sip of authenticity. Find Clase1111 at your local liquor store or online.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🚀 Follow Clase 1111 Tequila&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href= &#34;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/)&#34;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therealclase1111/&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram for updates on private tastings, pop-up events, and IRL experiences where you can pull up, sip, and vibe with us in real life. Stay tapped in to see where we’ll be next.&lt;/p&gt;
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