If I Weren't Afraid....
We Talk Back
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.4 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 2 October 2025
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of We Talk Back, AJ Holiday and Tam Bam reflect on their uneventful weekends, their shared love of scary movies, and the recent passing of Assata Shakur, a pivotal figure in Black history. They critique the controversy surrounding a poorly received Tina Turner statue and highlight Young Thug’s surprise community service concert. The conversation dives deep into personal fears—ranging from homelessness and illness to struggles with self-image and parenthood—while examining how authenticity and self-acceptance play critical roles in today’s social media-driven world. AJ and Tam also discuss the nuance of dating, the importance of financial independence, and the courage to ask for help. The episode ultimately encourages listeners to confront their fears head-on as a pathway to personal growth, stronger relationships, and emotional freedom.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
| 0:04.1 | Welcome to We Talk Back Podcast, the production of IHart Radio and the Black Effect Network. |
| 0:11.1 | Talk to them. |
| 0:13.3 | We're just two unapologetically black women with an opinion who talks back. |
| 0:20.5 | What's up, y'all? It's your girl, AJ Holiday. What's up, y'all? |
| 0:21.7 | It's your girl, AJ. |
| 0:23.0 | Holiday. |
| 0:23.8 | What's up, Tandam? |
| 0:25.2 | Hey, y'all. |
| 0:25.8 | I love y'all so very much. |
| 0:28.6 | How you doing, AJ? |
| 0:31.2 | I'm doing. |
| 0:32.6 | I'm doing fine. |
| 0:35.3 | How was your weekend? |
| 0:37.6 | Girl, I was supposed to storm and all this stuff. |
| 0:40.3 | I've been waiting for rain all fucking weekend. |
| 0:42.0 | It didn't happen. |
| 0:43.1 | I know. |
| 0:43.5 | Tropical storms they were threatening us about. |
| 0:46.5 | But shit, uneventful. |
| 0:49.1 | Yeah. |
| 0:50.0 | Same. |
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