The Thick
The Thick is a weekly podcast hosted by Tabria Majors and Damn Mindy. Each Thursday, they discuss relationships, pop culture, mental health, and personal experiences that are often left unsaid. The show aims to create a space for honest conversations and shared experiences.
Episodes
First Class Friendships | EP 57
Welcome back Thickums! We’re diving into the complex dynamics of friendship this week and using Savannah James as the catalyst to the convo. We kick things off with the viral clip that has everyone talking—she flies first class while her best friend fly business and pays her own way. If we were billionaires, how far would our generosity actually extend? Would we upgrade the whole crew, or are ther
The Black School Dilemma | EP 56
This week on The Thick, we unpack Nikole Hannah-Jones’ decision to send her daughter to an under-resourced, predominantly Black public school and the complicated decision Black parents face: Is a “good” school worth being racially ostracized? We unpack this discussion, the intense criticism Hannah-Jones received for her decision, and the tradeoffs Black parents navigate with this decision. In the
Who Run The World? Bots | EP 55
Gas prices are up, the press pool is out, and the Internet isn’t real! This week on The Thick we dive into our news and pop culture catch up, including Hasan Piker’s Clock It interview, KWN’s “joke” of a crush on KeKe Palmer, #EmmysSoWhite, and the untimely passing of Presley Gerber.Then we detour into the Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis interview on 60 Minutes and how one viral post became a text
New York Fashion Weak | EP 54
Is gatekeeping always a bad thing? This is what we’re delving into this week on The Thick. The “mid-tier” events have disappeared which has led to influencers occupying spaces once reserved for established entertainers, insiders and celebrities. The VMAs, AMAs, Billboard Awards, Hip-Hop Awards, etc were stages that bridged the gap between the obscure and the A-list. Now it seems like if you have a
Cutie Patootie vs Baddies | EP 53
Are you a cutie patootie or a baddie? This week on The Thick, we ask the important questions before diving into everything else going on the world.In the news, we break down the House condemning socialism and the Lindsay Clancy trial ending in a mistrial. Then it’s pop-culture catch-up: Beyoncé’s box, P!nk calling out Macklemore over his advocacy, + more!For our main topic, we talk through Keith L
Scam Likely | EP 52
Welcome back Thickums! This week is all about people overly committed to the lie. We discuss Angel Murdock who posed as a Duke University PA student and Daejon Love, who took the internet by storm with his NFL-player persona. We skipped our usual news segment this week and kept the convo light with pop culture including Doja Cat’s opening up, the D4vid trial, and our random catch ups and Tabria’s
Survival of the Thickest | EP 51
This week is all about survival tactics—how to prepare for inclement weather and extended power outages. We go over basic survival essentials everyone should have on hand to make it through tough times. Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready! We also catch up on the week’s news and pop-culture chaos: the beef shortage, the trade-war with Canada, Callaway’s distasteful G\golf ad, and Enes Kanter
Thick Chat VI | Ep 50
It’s a Thick Chat week, which means no main topic—we’re letting the conversation go wherever it wants to.We’re catching up on everything that’s been happening from Luigi Mangione pleading guilty to Orlando Brown vs. Ray J in the ring.We go off on a few tangents and also talk OxyShred, college freshmen spending $20K decorating their dorm rooms, our Halloween plans, and whatever else crosses our min
Everybody’s Phobic | EP 49
This week, we’re unpacking the TikTok discourse that somehow got even messier than last week! We unpack the conversation around Drew Afualo and ER Fightmaster’s comments on cis and trans experiences of womanhood, and ask who gets to define what a “beautiful” experience of being a woman actually looks like. Then, Jools Lebron’s GoFundMe sparks another debate: when you have millions of followers, is
No Influencers Allowed | EP 48
Thickums! We’re going full meta on influencer culture. Did Nara Smith push trad wide content? Is hating influencers a covert way of saying you hate women? Can influencers be oppressed? Should we be going on brand trips with OpenAI? All this along with your news and pop culture catch up this week on The Thick!Stay tuned to all the news and mess this week on The Thick!Sources in YouTube description.
Dead Ass | EP 47
Hey Thickums! This ep we're talking looksmaxxing and the latest BBL procedure, alloClae (all puns intended w/ the title, haha). We also discuss the possibility of data centers in space, all the water main breaks in LA, and Tabria raves over The Odyssey. Plus, we break down the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy and D4VD trials, along with the biggest news and pop culture stories making
Does Mother Know Best? | EP 46
This week on The Thick we’re tackling the realities of parenting. We break down the Kendra Scott case in Memphis and compare it to the viral TikTok creator ChatterboxClan. We also get into why Black girls get labeled “fast” and the damaging effects the label has on how they and others view themselves. As always we get into the latest headlines including developments on the war with Iran, Trump’s
Consent vs Coercion | EP 45
Hey Thickums! This week we're catching you up on the latest news and pop culture and then getting into it. For our main convo, we dive into the viral voicemail that's sparked heated discourse online—a man asking a woman for sex on their second date. Where's the line between consent and coercion? Grab your headphones because this one's a lot to unpack.Sources in YouTube description.
Thick Chat V | EP 44
This week, we're back with another Thick Chat! First of all be sure you wish our host Mindy a happy birthday! We're catching up on everything that's been happening—from the latest World Cup action and major Supreme Court decisions to Mitch McConnell uncertain viability. We also celebrate Mindy's upcoming birthday, reminisce about our teens with the B2K and Pretty Ricky Verzuz, and,
What Happened to Inclusivity? | Ep 43
Hey Thickums! This week Tabria sits down with fellow plus-size model Lynley Eilers for a news recap and honest conversation about the state of the plus size modeling industry. In the news, millions of Americans dropped their insurance, the Prarieland 9 were sentenced and Clive Davis passed. Then we get into the nitty gritty of the industry, why the rollbacks are happening, how we’ve been impacted
Love Island 101 | EP 42
This week The Thick is entering the villa of Love Island. Tabria has literally never seen an episode so Mindy breaks down the season thus far. In addition to villa politics we get into our usual US politics including the US-Iran MOU, the tragic passing of Kohen Wiley, and Peter Thiel’s secret society, along with a little dose of pop culture. Pull up Thickums!Sources in YouTube description.IG, TikT
The Accent of Oppression | EP 41
Hey Thickums, we're back! This week we tackle the Iran deal, Millenials and under’s Social Security being screwed, the world’s first trillionaire (eye roll), and so much more. Plus, we break down the controversy surrounding Daniel Oyelowo's comments on Nigerian accents and slave roles. News, culture, and plenty of opinions—just how we like it. All the news, culture and opinions are here th
Better Than Sex | EP 40
Hey Thickums! This past week has been a lot and we hope everyone is in good spirits. We discuss the news including Karmelo Anthony, AI hiring practices, Pattie Gonia vs Patagonia, The Verdict and much more!! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of The Thick :) Sources in YouTube description.IG, TikTok & YouTube: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts everywhere at @tabriamajors and @damnmindyMusic
Thick Chat IV | EP 39
Hey Thickums! This week we’re doing a Thick Chat episode— off the dome, no notes! We discuss some news, the good and the bad, Young MA, thick lesbians, and more! We hope you enjoy!IG, TikTok & YouTube: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts everywhere at @tabriamajors and @damnmindyMusic Credit: CWatt$TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:00:15 Are you intense?00:05:50 Mindy’s work personality 00:08:00 The gro
IS GOD IS | EP 38
Welcome back Thickums! We’re back with another ep and apologies in advance if you haven’t seen Is God Is because that’s the focus of this episode. So if you haven’t seen it and you don’t want any spoilers, stop listening after the pop culture segment—sorry! As always we’re keeping you up-to-date on the news and the mess—all that and more on The Thick!Source in YouTube description.IG, TikTok &
The Law of Attraction f/ Jade Fox | Ep 37
This week Mindy and guest co-host Jade Fox join forces for a free flowing conversation about looksmaxxing, attractiveness, and the world‘s current obsession with beauty. IG, TikTok & YouTube: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts everywhere at @tabriamajors and @damnmindyGuest: @iamjadefox everywhereMusic Credit: CWatt$TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:04:50 Jade & Mindy’s week00:07:45 Jade listens to
The James Charles Disclosure | Ep 36
Wassup Thickums! We’re continuing our Age of Disclosure convo (EP 35) a la James Charles deciding to interject his loud and wrong opinion this week, along with some other tone deaf comments on this topic. We’re also keeping you up to on the latest news and goss about Hantavirus (chiiiiile), Black people continuing to be silenced (but never giving up), YT’s doin what they do. We hope you enjoy!Sour
Does the Time Match the Crime? | Ep 35
Welcome back Thickums! We're back this week to discuss all things news, pop culture, and mess. We delve into the case of Domonique Morgan along with how we feel about restorative justice and punitive punishment. We hope you enjoy!Sources in YouTube description. IG, TikTok & YouTube: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts everywhere at @tabriamajors and @damnmindyMusic Credit: CWatt$TIMESTAMPS00:
The Age of Disclosure | Ep 34
Thickums, we back! This week is all about the “Age of Disclosure”, a conversation spearheaded by @CasanovaBrown about the realities of financial struggles and the toll that takes. We’re keeping you updated with news and mess too—hope you enjoy!Sources in YouTube descriptionIG, TikTok & YouTube: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts everywhere at @tabriamajors and @damnmindyMusic Credit: CWatt$TIMES
From Decentering to Saying Yes | Ep 33
Hey Thickums! We’re back this week to give you the latest in all the news plus we get into the discourse of MJ Gray and her recent engagement. Can you decenter men and be in relationships with them? Lets get into it on this week of The Thick!Sources in YouTube descriptionIG, TikTok & YouTube: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts everywhere at @tabriamajors and @damnmindyMusic Credit: CWatt$TIMESTA
Everybody is The Drama | Ep 32
Hey Thickums! Trump is still triflin’ and the US may be falling apart BUT we made it to see another week and bring y’all some infotainment! We discuss Coachella, The Drama, helicopter parents and more on this week of The Thick!Sources in YouTube description.IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamajorsMusic Credit
We're Rooting for Everybody Black! | Ep 31
We're back at it this week recording on a late night, so there are no sources this week so do your Googles! lol We riff off the dome about political updates, Zendaya being The Drama, and Black Hollywood. We hope you enjoy our more impromptu episode this week thickums!IG, TikTok & YouTube: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts everywhere at @tabriamajors and @damnmindyMusic Credit: CWatt$TIMESTA
Rap it Up! | Ep 30
Ya girls are back this week with our usual news updates that maybe aren’t too bad this week? Lol Along with the pop culture shenanigans we discuss Black men in entertainment that continue to disappoint smh All this and more this week on The Thick!Sources in YouTube descriptionIG, TikTok & YouTube: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts everywhere at @tabriamajors and @damnmindyMusic Credit: CWatt$TI
Bachelorette Down | Ep 29
Hey Thickums! We’re back this week keeping y’all up-to-date on this crazy ass world. We’re also discussing the hot topic of Taylor Frankie Paul and how her career has taken a major downturn after recent events. All this and more on The Thick!Sources in YouTube description.IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamaj
Don't Jealous Me | Ep 28
We’re back Thickums and it’s Tabria’s birthday today! Be sure you wish the lovely Pisces many blessings! This week we’re keeping you abreast of all the shit going on in the world plus exploring jealousy in friendships. We hope you enjoy!Sources in YouTube description.IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamajorsMu
Triple Trumpers | EP 27
Hey y’all! There’s a lot goin on in the world right now and we’re doing our best to keep you up-to-date on the news, interject a few laughs, and discuss the pariahs of society, aka, Triple Trumpers. We hope you enjoy!Sources in YouTube description.IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamajorsMusic Credit: CWatt$TI
Thick Chat iii | Ep 26
We’re back this week with one of our Thick Chats! As always, we’re keeping you updated on the latest current events, both political and pop. Chile I guess we at war, Jim Carey got a new face and white people should go back to where they came from? Lol All this and more this week on the thick!Sources in YouTube description.IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT:
You Wanna Be On Top? | Ep 25
This week we’re discussing what everybody watched last week, Reality Check! Tyra Banks is attempting to set the record straight about America’s Next Top Model and we have some thoughts. Pleeeease let us know how y’all felt aboutSources in YouTube description.IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamajorsMusic Credi
Conditional Black Love | Ep 24
Annnnd we’re back! Did y’all see that black men roundtable? If you didn’t we’ll catch you up! An interesting group of black men got together to discuss how they can better support black women and it probably went how you expect it would. All of this baked in with our usual news, a little childhood trauma, and strong p**sy—you never know what you’re gonna get but we hope you enjoy!Sources in YouTub
It's The God In You | EP 23
Welcome back Thickums to another episode of The Thick! We’re making sure to keep y’all abreast of political affairs, as well as delving Into religion. We discuss deconstruction, Gnosticism, non Abrahamic vs Abrahamic religions and much more! You may not agree and that’s ok! But we hope you gain some insight :) Enjoy!Sources in YouTube description.IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mi
Doesn't Matter if You're Black or White | Ep 22
Hey y’all! We’re back at it this week with another ep of catch-ups, news, pop culture, and identity. We delve into the experience of the biracial brigade, black erasure, and owning your blackness. We hope you gain some insight and I’m sure some of you can relate. Sources in YouTube description.IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTo
Joy and Regulation | Ep 21
Hey thickums! This week we try to find some reprieve amongst the insanity going on in the world today. Aside from discussing the latest updates, we chat about our current hobbies and how we find our center in the midst of all the outside noise. Please take care of yourselves and take a break when needed. Enjoy!IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy
Ice Melts | Ep 20
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING on this week’s episode regarding child abuse. Avoid 00:33:06-00:36:09 and 00:51:37-00:52:19. This week is a major news week and we hope we can help you navigate the overload of information we receive on a daily basis. And let us know what you think about doing us having two episodes per week: one ep dedicated to the news and another dedicated to regular thick shenanigans :)So
Why You Gotta Be So Rude? | Ep 19
We’re back this week to talk about these rude ass mofos! Lol no, but seriously, why does it seem like more and more people have an attitude nowadays? We talk about this and, the never ending unfortunate news, our catch ups and more on The Thick!IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamajorsMusic Credit: CWatt$00:00
Let's Talk About Money | Ep 18
This week we’re discussing something that shouldn’t be so taboo—money. But this is more specifically how our mindset has shifted from our young adult days to now. Various topics include if it’s possible to save anymore, lack of financial literacy, the Black tax and much more this week on The Thick!IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, T
Happy New Year? | Ep 17
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2026! We made it through this poo ass ’25 and are hoping to see strides this year in all aspects of our lives and the world. This week we discuss our New Year’s resolutions, what we’re most looking forward to, crazy drivers, funky people, diarrhea…ya know, the regular hi-jinx we get into lol We hope you enjoy and have an abundant 2026!IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcas
Merry Thickmas! | Ep 16
Merry Christmas y’all and Happy Holidays to all our listeners! Thank y'all so much for rocking with us on our comeback! We’re truly so grateful for each and every one of you. We hope you enjoy our Christmas episode where we talk about our holiday experiences growing up and how we want to celebrate moving forward. We wish you all a fabulous and joyful Thickmaaaassss!! IG &TikTok: @thethickp
Growing Up and Growing Apart | Ep 15
Why is maintaining friendships as an adult so hard?! We delve into navigating friendships in adulthood and how difficult it is when life is happening for everyone. We hope this helps you navigate your friendships in some way :)ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONIG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamajorsMu
The Death of the Influencer | Ep 14
Mindy and Tabria are reunited This week and we discuss all things influencers! This was obvi inspired by the Jaclyn hill video, but we discuss the future of social media, how we interact with influencers and how we navigate the social media landscape ourselves. We hope you enjoy!ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONIG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @d
Stranger Tings f/ Jacqui | Ep 13
This week we have our first guest host ever in the history of The Thick! Jacqui Saldana joins Tabria to discuss all things family, friendship, motherhood and social media. We hope y’all enjoy this light hearted episode, and we’ll get back to our regular chats with Mindy next week!IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @t
Thick Chat ii | Ep 12
It’s Indigenous People's Day today and we’re bringing another Thick Chat this week! No notes, no cue cards, no sources, just rambles. We discuss our thanksgiving plans, mother daughter dynamics, Portland, Eating Disorders, Floggnaw, and more. We hope you enjoy!IG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamajorsMusic Cre
The Emails | Ep 11
We’re back with another one! The talk of the town this week are those damn emails! Can we get this man outta office already?! we hope you enjoy our rants!ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONIG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria IG, TikTok & YT: @tabriamajorsMusic Credit: CWatt$
Women Are the Problem? | Ep 10
Welcome to another episode of The Thick! This week is all about women ruining everything, a la the NY Times opinion ‘Did Women Ruin the Workplace.’ We share our thoughts on this along with our normal catch up and Tabria eating dog food?? Smh lol We hope you enjoy!ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONIG &TikTok: @thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG, TikTok, & YT: @damnmindy Tabria
Are Men Embarrassing? | Ep 09
We’re back at it this week on the thick! Are men really embarrassing? That’s what we’re diving into this week along with our halloween recap, the little knowledge we have of the nba, and how fed up we are with this current administration…but what else is new! Hope you enjoy!ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethickpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/theth
Thick Chat | Ep 08
Welcome back to another episode of the thick! We’re keepin’ it real casual this week and starting a new series called ‘thick chat’! These episodes won’t have a dedicated topic, but rather a less structured convo, just to shake things up a bit. We gettin into the nitty gritty with Keke Palmer, share our opinions on the Current state of music, and show off our halloween costumes, lol. We hope you en
How The Mighty Have Fallen | Ep 07
Welcome back! This week is all about cancel culture. Can an artist’s legacy survive their worst choices? We go through various celebrities discussing our opinions, along with tabria’s beef with gen-z and Mindy’s mom jokes. That and more on this week of the thick!ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethickpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/thethickpodcastTi
The Snatchback | Ep 06
We’re back at it! This week we’re talkin’ all things plastic surgery. The progression, the regression, bbl’s, facelifts…all of it! Listen to the work we’ve gotten done ourselves plus our usual antics of course. Relax and enjoy!ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethickpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/thethickpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethi
The Lonely Era | Ep 05
We use to be some lonely bit**es, so we know the feeling of isolation all too well. This week we discuss loneliness in platonic and romantic relationships, along with our shenanigans about pu**y lips, some old dating escapades, and Mindy’s Finance E-book lol let’s get into the thick!ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethickpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.
The L Word | Ep 04
Are women really better than men? Lesbihonest! We’re talking all things sexuality this week and the difference between dating men vs dating women. We’ve both come a long way in our relationships and you’re getting all the deets and more on this week’s episode of the thick!All sources listed in YouTube description.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethickpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/thet
No One Wants to Be a Villager | Ep 03
Welcome back to another episode with Mindy and Tabria! This week is all about community, or the lack thereof. Why aren’t we partying anymore? Why doesn’t anyone ask their neighbors for a cup of sugar? Why has Tabria never had shrimp and grits until 2025? All of this and more on the thick!ALL SOURCES LISTED IN YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethickpodcastIG: https://www.insta
Too Many Voices | Ep 02
Are the yappers doing too much? Is journalism dead? Is taking a sh*t really that hard? We welcome you back this week to discuss all of this, so settle in as we give you some knowledge and laughs!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethickpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/thethickpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethickpodcastFollow our hosts:Mindy IG: https://www.instagram.com/damnmindyMi
The Thick is Back! | Ep 01
The Thick has arrived! We're back after a 5 year hiatus and have a lot to catch up on! In today's episode we do a quick catch up on what's been going on, new relationships, babies, the never ending political cycle of bad news, celeb crushes, and more! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethickpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/thethickpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethickpo
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