This episode kicks off on a paw-sitively adorable note with Chantal celebrating her beloved dog’s third birthday. The love (and delulu) is overflowing.

Then it's time to talk democracy for a blip as the sisters discuss early voting and Chantal gives a sermon for the ages on doing one's civic duty. [1:05]

Then, in Today I Learned, Keisha shares something surprising she discovered about right-handed bias in product design and Chantal honors producer and sneakerhead DJ Clark Kent — whose legacy includes some pricey kicks. [13:27]

Pop & Gen: Quick Hits starts with the sisters paying respects to One Direction’s Liam Payne. Then the tone shifts as they dig into the complete blow-up of the back half of Love is Blind season 7, celebrate the renewal of Nobody Wants This for a second season, review Crocs for pups, and consider whether scheming Aunt Becky aka Lori Loughlin deserves a career comeback. [23:38]

In Pop & Gen: Deep Dives, it’s all about ageism in Hollywood — inspired by the rumored actions of a Hallmark exec who seems to think women over 40 are too old to be movie stars. Then, is there trouble between Harry and Meghan? [44:37]

In On Our Screens, The Jennifer Hudson Show’s Spirit Tunnels are spreading joy on Instagram, and the sisters are obsessed. They also get into the latest TV like Michael Ealy playing a villain a little too well on Power Book II: Ghost, and they get hyped for new holiday rom-coms starring Christina Milian and Lindsay Lohan. [54:14]

Wrapping up in Through Our Earbuds, the sisters share their recent music faves, including a revisit of Cowboy Carter and the pop fellas climbing the charts [1:14:23]

So, whether you're here for the laughs, the celebrity gossip, or just to hang out with two sisters, this episode has it all. Grab your snacks, hit play, and let’s get it crackin'!

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This episode starts off hot with Chantal going off on a bird-feeding neighbor. [1:14] Then in Today I Learned the sisters react to the news of McDonald’s newest Big Mac and an interesting tidbit about Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop. [16:41]

Next in Pop & Gen: Quick Hits, the sisters pay homage to the latest celebrities we’ve lost including two actors who played multiple iconic roles, and discuss trailblazing journalist Connie Chung’s influence on girls and women. Then they shift tones and talk Ryan Murphy’s unique brain and his upcoming show All’s Fair starring Niecy Nash, Sarah Paulson, and Kim Kardashian?? And a nostalgic Upworthy article leads to a fun review of now useless skills like memorizing phone numbers. [22:43]

That’s followed by Pop & Gen: Deep Dives, where the pair chat about current fashion trends like crop tops and ankle socks, whether there’s an age limit on certain looks, and how they feel about trends returning. [39:25]

Then it’s time for On Our Screens and the sisters excitedly dig into the return of early aught stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in their new Netflix show, “Nobody Wants This.” They also review the latest season of the hot mess that is ‘Love is Blind’ and the documentary ‘Love on the Run’ about the prison guard who helped her convict paramour escape. [50:13]

The show wraps up with Through Our Earbuds talking about a moving segment during a recent episode of the ‘Higher Learning’ podcast and yukking it up with 'The Giggly Squad' pod. [58:31]

Also, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the sisters also get vulnerable as they recount how Keisha’s previous bouts with breast cancer affected the family.

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Grab your favorite beverage and a loved (or liked) one and pull up for another episode of Cross Gen Sisters! In episode six, the sisters dish on everything from personal struggles with body acceptance to Natasha Rothwell’s Hollywood career ascent and her hilarious Hulu new series.

What You Can Expect From This Episode

In Today I Learned, Keisha prompts a candid discussion on learning to love your body after surgery and Chantal gets fired up talking about the mindboggling 50th anniversary of women being eligible for this financial benefit. [3:46]

Then, in a new segment, Pop & Gen: Quick Hits, the duo covers:

• The return of Ryan Murphy's '9-1-1' on ABC and the buzz about it on TikTok
• Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s latest paparazzi snaps - what's really going on?
• Their thoughts on the new 'Dancing with the Stars' cast which includes a scammer who’ll jig while wearing an ankle bracelet and a fired, then re-hired 'Real Housewife of ATL' (hint: we have opinions)
• A heartfelt tribute to recently lost Black entertainment legends
• Instagram raising the maximum number of pics for a carousel [12:12]

That’s followed by, Pop & Gen: Deeper Dives, where they dig into Hannah Berner’s glow up post-'Summer House,' Tiffany Haddish’s latest eye-rolling stunt, their nostalgia for the heyday of the VMAs, and Chantal slams MTV for sleeping on this rising R&B singer. [25:16]

Next, in On Our Screens they share their current streaming obsessions like Natasha Rothwell’s new series 'How to Die Alone' and Netflix’s 'Ozark,' which one sister reveals she binged all four seasons of in record time. [37:28]

Lastly, in Through Our Earbuds, they chat about a podcast for people who love both pop culture and deep thinking, a recent episode of the ‘Prestige TV' podcast that breaks down the impact of a beloved, but short-lived ‘90s drama discussed in CGS’ very first episode, a new bop that sees edgy singer Kehlani linking up with 90s R&B star Lil’ Mo and L.A. rapper Vince Staples, plus two hip-hop hits that Chantal has on repeat. [45:30]

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Get ready for another unfiltered, heartfelt, and fun episode of Cross Gen Sisters! First, in Today I Learned, the sisters exchange quirky discoveries like Keisha’s newfound fact from a bourbon-tasting and Chantal’s pride in a skill that’ll inspire envy in executive assistants everywhere. [3:19]

Next in Pop & Gen, Chantal has unique advice for Jennifer Lopez, who recently filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. Plus, they celebrate Forbes’ ‘50 over 50’ honorees, discuss Beyoncé’s latest wealth-building move, and react to President Obama’s summer music and book recs. [6:37]

Then, don't miss their latest entertainment picks in On Our Screens featuring a thrilling new futuristic film with John Cena and Awkwafina and a nostalgic rewatch of ‘Pitch Perfect.’ [24:28]

The episode wraps up with Through Our Earbuds where they share an eclectic mix of tunes that bridges the generational gap from the genre-bending sounds of vocalist Odeal to Sabrina Carpenter's energetic new release ‘Short n’ Sweet’ to refreshing singer + songwriter dv4d. [32:05]

* Hosts: Chantal Rochelle, Keisha Alma

* Episode date: August 30, 2024

* Theme song by Nbhd Nick

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In this episode’s Today I Learned, Keisha exposes Chantal to TikTok’s auramaxxing, and Chantal talks kangaroos (and it’s not about Olympics’ Breaker Raygun…yet). [4:00]

Next, in Pop & Gen, the sisters aren’t afraid to be bold and go shallow as they gush over the beauty of Olympic athletes. They also delve into Kevin Hart and Keenan’s highlights show, pole vaulters thwarted by their appendages, the Jordan Chiles medal decision, and yes, bunny-hopping break dancers. In non-Olympics news, they react to a head-shaking Forbes article on Gen-Z slang and Chappell Roan’s tie to the Harris-Walz campaign. [12:27]

Then in Storytime, Chantal shares her own Olympic fail. [31:05]

After that, in On Our Screens, there are throwback sitcoms, a new dog documentary, and a discussion about Ava Duvernay’s outstanding film, ‘Origin.’ [36:55]

Finally, in Through Our Earbuds, the sisters have a whole new batch of suggested bops for you like the chopped & screwed version of a recent release. [46:46]

* Hosts: Chantal Rochelle, Keisha Alma

* Episode date: August 16, 2024

* Theme song by Nbhd Nick

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After sibling banter, the sisters dive into Today I Learned discussing Flavor Flav’s unexpected Olympics connection and a bizarre Old Hollywood plastic surgery secret [2:49].

Following that, in Pop & Gen, they chat about Beyoncé's Olympics voiceover, debate Tom Hanks' classic films, and marvel over Zooms for Kamala Harris. Plus, news of a celeb's visit to Something About Her gets Chantal worked up [7:54].

Storytime returns as Keisha hits rewind with a tale from her young(er) and impressionable days in Los Angeles [23:57].

Then, don’t miss their must-watch picks including a docuseries about horrible roommates and Lily Gladstone’s Hulu show [30:11].

They round out the episode by offering listening recs like a podcast perfect for insomniacs and the latest from Megan Thee Stallion [39:33].

* Hosts: Chantal Rochelle, Keisha Alma
* Episode date: August 1, 2024
* Theme song by Nbhd Nick

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Expand your mind with the sisters' fascinating TILs featuring the surprising third place where some Gen Zers are scoring dates. Plus, brain washing while you sleep? [4:38]

Then, Chantal weighs in on Violet Affleck’s big moment, while Keisha recounts a recent eerie experience [11:32].

Next, the sisters challenge each other to a fun game of "Have You Seen?" featuring iconic '80s and '90s films [22:05].

Afterward, they dive into their current streaming obsessions, including an intriguing Netflix series about Black superheroes and the buzzed about Your Honor [35:34].

The episode wraps up with their latest playlist picks [40:20].

* Hosts: Chantal Rochelle, Keisha A.
* Episode date: July 18, 2024
* Theme song by Nbhd Nick

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In this very first episode of Cross Gen Sisters, the sisters kick things off with intros and sisterly banter. That's followed up with generational roasting [2:18].

Then Chantal and Keisha share what they learned from #planttok and a refreshing celebrity podcast interview [5:05].

After, in the Pop & Gen segment they (belatedly) review Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter," discuss whether it's over for Bravo TV and The Real Housewives franchise, and react to a cute IG post from Rihanna [12:29].

Next, Keisha shares a cute family anecdote about Chantal [35:17].

Finally, the duo breakdown two new true crime docuseries', clash over Ariana Madix's fame, and talk songs of the summer from Gen Z pop girlies and hip-hop hitmakers [41:19].

* Hosts: Chantal Rochelle, Keisha Alma
* Episode date: July 4, 2024
* Theme song by Nbhd Nick

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