Choreplay with Jordan Carlos
We Talk Back
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.4 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 26 March 2026
⏱️ 85 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of We Talk Back, AJ Holiday and Tam Bam turn weekend chaos into a meaningful conversation about relationships, household responsibilities, and emotional connection. Joined by comedian and author Jordan Carlos, they unpack themes from his book Chore Play, exploring how everyday tasks like cleaning, cooking, and shared responsibilities can strengthen intimacy and partnership. The discussion highlights how upbringing shapes expectations around domestic roles and why modern relationships require more balance, effort, and intentional communication.
The conversation also dives into division of labor, emotional intelligence, and relationship dynamics, offering practical advice on recognizing signs of strain and improving connection. AJ, Tam Bam, and Jordan emphasize the power of small gestures, mutual respect, and understanding each partner’s background to build healthier, more supportive relationships.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
| 0:02.5 | Guaranteed Human. |
| 0:05.8 | Hey there, this is Josh from Stuff You Should Know with a message that could change your life. |
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| 0:23.8 | get outside, and get your hands in the dirt. |
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| 0:34.1 | Welcome to We Talk Back Podcast, a production of IHeart Radio and the Black Effect Network. |
| 0:40.3 | Talk to talk to them. |
| 0:43.2 | We're just two unapologetically black women with an opinion who talks back. |
| 0:50.5 | What's up y'all? |
| 0:51.5 | AJ Holiday. |
| 0:53.4 | What's up, Tam Bam? Hey, girl, hey girl. I love y'all. Thank you all for coming back for another episode. I missed y'all so much. How was your weekend? Uneventful. I don't do shit for real. You'll be lying. And I missed a really nice event in Charleston on Sunday, but I didn't get out the house for it. I literally did nothing |
| 1:11.6 | this weekend. I felt good about it. Yeah, sometimes that's what you need. I pay bills. |
| 1:16.9 | That's the most I did was pull my laptop out to pay my light bill and shit. Well, that's all good. |
| 1:23.5 | Let me tell you what happened to me this weekend. I just feel like shit, like it just be chaos, right? |
| 1:29.3 | Like, all right. |
| 1:30.8 | I got, so I haven't, I don't move into my place in Charlotte until the first. |
| 1:35.7 | I had to push it. |
| 1:36.9 | They pushed it back to the first. |
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