Best AWK About AWK Podcasts (2025)

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Belated musings on life after 30 28:52

7M ago28:52

28:52

How awkward yet fitting that this episode about turning thirty is published after our 30th birthdays... Join us as we discuss reflections on our journey from fresh grads to almost-30s, and how social media shapes our relationships and expectations. We discuss everything from TikTok trends to real-life adulting challenges and the personal growth we'…

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At This Point, We're Just Trying Our Best 46:41

2y ago46:41

46:41

You know when your best friend calls and after an hour of conversation, something comes up i.e., getting an oil change, taking out your braids, studying, etc? What do most of us say? "Girl, let me call you back." Nine times out of ten, there is never a callback. It's kind of like this podcast, we've been gone for some time dealing with the various …

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There's scamming and then there's scammers 50:07

3y ago50:07

50:07

Virginia is for lovers as Social Media is for scammers. That’s right, in this episode we get into IT, regarding this recent glorification of scammers. Be it Tinder, Twitter or Tofu (cue Bad Vegan), it seems like the girls can’t catch a break. What about society is causing the folks to fall for these scams and what about “my enemies are after me” co…

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Uhhh…what is love?: Dating in a digital age 47:07

3+ y ago47:07

47:07

Hey ya’ll!! We’re back and we’re better. With our world becoming so interconnected (i.e Love is Blind, or is it? Married at First Sight, Tinder Swindler) what does it mean to be in love? In true Awks fashion we’re doing a deep dive into all things love: Black love, interracial love, dating apps, hypothetical love and everything in between. Obviousl…

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God Is Partying 1:46:23

4y ago1:46:23

1:46:23

Time has passed and much has changed. We have finally returned to tackle the timeless storytelling that can be found within the pages of God Is Partying. Additionally, we discuss Andrew's apparent disappearance from the public eye, Aleister X again, and the third single Everybody Sins. We also show deep appreciation for the album cover. When all is…

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Moving On...Out! How to Make a Move with Style and Grace 36:37

4y ago36:37

36:37

Summer 2021 has come and gone and the girls are back to adulting! What happens when opportunities require that you move from your comfort zone! In this episode we delve into what it means to move and discover yourself in a new land. How many bags can I finesse on this plane? Will I make any friends? Is this the place where I find my prince charming…

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Gundam Rock 1:26:38

4y ago1:26:38

1:26:38

In preparation for the massive announcement coming tomorrow, Eric, Celise, and special Gundam guest Chevez discuss Gundam Rock, Andrew's Gundam tribute album. We dissect the lyrics, music, themes, etc. and also beg Andrew for the hundredth time to come on the podcast. Maybe some day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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The Self Series: Friends. No, Not The TV Show 37:46

4y ago37:46

37:46

Friends, how many of us have them *sings Bianca while Hannah looks on in horror* In this episode your favorite awkward ladies have a conversation about who qualifies as a friend and how that definition and experience has evolved over time. We talk about how society hasn’t taught us how to deal with friend conflicts and how to break up with friends.…

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The Streets Are Open! How Does Small Talk Work Again? 38:09

4y ago38:09

38:09

We all said it “this summa, I’m going to the streets, the streets are calling my name.” Okay, now what? If you’re reading this you’ve been fortunate enough to see Summer 2021 and as much as we think we’re about to act up and have the time of our lives. What does that really mean? Can I get to know people again? What is small talk? Will I be at my p…

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Catching Up/Party Safari 1:33:53

4y ago1:33:53

1:33:53

Since the last time you heard from us, Andrew W.K. has gotten engaged, announced a new album, released two singles, and announced the glorious return of My Tower. We try to cover everything to the best of our ability while also making time to dissect the very bizarre documentary/interview film Andrew W.K.: Party Safari. Additionally, we talk about …

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Wait till I get my [degree, money, goals] right: A convo on success 36:17

4y ago36:17

36:17

I (Bianca) loved Kanye’s Graduation album growing up, but just like Kanye, Hannah and I had a verbal reflection on how we’ve evolved in our definition of success. Who influenced our college majors and career choices? Were we allowed to blossom in our dreams of being an author of YA novels or has financial stability forced us to pursue traditional c…

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When Self Love is the Goal 45:41

4+ y ago45:41

45:41

Body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody! Talking about our bodies has always been an awkward topic, that’s why we’ve avoided it for so long! In this episode Hannah and Bianca get into the constantly evolving relationships with their bodies, with food, and how to drown out the noise and love who they are and what they look like RIGHT NOW! We’d love to hear about h…

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Bob on Monday, Locs on Tuesday: A commentary on Black Hair 47:44

4+ y ago47:44

47:44

Ever hold onto your wig for dear life in a wind tunnel, have a braid betray you in the company of your white friends, or get one too many compliments on your newly straightened hair? Yep, we've all been there. Join Hannah and Bianca as they discuss all the quirky things associated with Black hair, from perceptions in the workplace, hair switchups o…

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As Awkward as Ever 29:41

4+ y ago29:41

29:41

Back and better? Maybe...but regardless your favorite awkward ladies are back and with a new logo! As awkward as ever, we’re still getting lost in our thoughts and on the highway, struggling to stay awake on Zoom, parting from old relationships (with our phones) and trying to make sense of this new world! We’ve missed ya’ll! Get ready for a fun sea…

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Mother of Mankind 1:17:59

4+ y ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Eric, Celise, and Leather Daddy J (JP) finally hunker down to listen to Andrew's outtakes & b-sides record "Mother of Mankind," or MoM for short. We discuss all the highs, all the lows, and all the in-betweens. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awk-about-awk/message…

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My Tower Update 1:04:10

4+ y ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Guess what? My Tower never came out, and we have all the inside scoops (but mostly a lot of theorizing and hearsay). Brad Garrett drops by on an episode that some have called "an important piece of history." And I'll say it, this is possibly the most important thing that's happened in North America in the 21st Century--maybe ever. --- Send in a voi…

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Conspiracy Special 1:11:31

4+ y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

In this special conspiracy-themed episode/presentation of All We Know About Andrew W.K.: Eric, Celise, and very, very special guest Grant talk about various videos, interviews, and other various weirdness that is attached to Andrew's hollowed name. Attached is a YouTube playlist (if you choose to accept it) of some of the videos discussed in the ep…

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55 Cadillac 1:02:03

4+ y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Eric, Celise, and returning guest JP discuss Andrew's experimental album of free piano improvisations "55 Cadillac" in depth and explore its various themes, moods, and, dare I say it, keys! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awk-about-awk/message

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Close Calls With Brick Walls 1:24:58

4+ y ago1:24:58

1:24:58

Eric, Celise, and guest JP discuss Andrew W.K.'s wilder side with his 2006 album "Close Calls With Brick Walls," delving deep into its lyrics, orchestration, and themes. Andrew, if you're reading this, come on our pod, or at least leave us a voice message. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awk-about-awk/message…

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The Wolf 1:24:22

4+ y ago1:24:22

1:24:22

Eric, Celise, and special guest Danny discuss their differing opinions on the Andrew classic "The Wolf," and how much they like listening to the rules. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awk-about-awk/message

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I Get Wet 1:24:25

4+ y ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Eric, Celise, and special guest Grant discuss the Andrew classic "I Get Wet," as well as share their personal experiences with Andrew W.K. and their interest in the mystique behind the man. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awk-about-awk/message

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Glowing and Growing in Spite Of Challenges: A Season Finale 31:23

5y ago31:23

31:23

We started this season at the beginning of the “Roaring ‘20s”. Little did we know, this year was coming for us as much as we’d be coming for it. In spite of the pain, turmoil, and confusion of the past year, we’ve also had the opportunity to grow and glow. Hannah and Bianca have been challenged and stretched amidst a pandemic and amplified social u…

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Knowing Your Worth and Adding Some Flash feat. Yaa Kwarteng of Klauset Fairy 58:42

5y ago58:42

58:42

Have you ever wondered who styled the stars? Who got folks to look from drab to fab? Luckily our girl Yaa from Klauset Fairy came and got our fashion lives together. Yaa is a New York City based stylist and entrepreuner whose love for fashion birthed the Klauset Fairy! After this episode you’ll want Yaa to get her wand and work through your klauset…

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Single, Saved, and Fasting for 366 Days: A chat with Simbi of Sim Inspired 23:12

5y ago23:12

23:12

Hey Awks Fam! On this episode we chat with Simbi Akanni, a young boss in her own right. While some folks are offering classes on how to create a quarantine business, Simbi convicts us on our desire to have a quaranting. Simbi details her journey on being a serial girlfriend and her decision to wait on God during a leap year. Yepp 366 days fam! We h…

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Finessing Flights and Finances feat. Cinneah of Flynanced 39:24

5y ago39:24

39:24

On this episode we invite Cinneah whose dual serving business Flynanced aims to help us secure the bag and board all the flights, that’s right DEBT-FREE TRAVEL! •Cinneah enlightens us on her own financial freedom journey and gives us practical steps to achieve financial wellness. •Cinneah dispels our misconceptions on traveling on a budget without …

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On Law and Lyrics feat. Dap the Contract 25:59

5y ago25:59

25:59

Dap The ContractIn this long awaited episode, we interview Dolapo Akinkugbe aka Dap the Contract. Dolapo is a Nigerian transplant to America, a graduate of Brown University and a recent graduate of Columbia University School of Law (come on 2020 grads!) While his academic resume tells a story of accomplishment on its own, that’s only the beginning.…

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Not So Awkward: Thriving in Predominantly White Spaces While Black feat. Shane Lloyd 1:09:58

5y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

In a society that is marred with social unrest coupled with a pandemic, it’s easy to lose hope and feel like you can do nothing. As part of Hannah and Bianca’s commitment to bringing new voices to the table, we invited Shane Lloyd, who is currently a diversity and inclusion consultant for Cook Ross. Prior to working in diversity and inclusion in co…

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Awkward Transitions in the Time of Coronavirus 34:22

5y ago34:22

34:22

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back (cue Mase before he was a pastor). We’re back and we’re better! We know it’s been a long time coming but we’ve been working on ourselves (and our fitness cue Fergie). In this episode we highlight how we don’t do goals, but aim to better ourselves. Ultimately, your two favorite awkward ladies are in a season …

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Awkward Transitions (Part 1) 19:13

5y ago19:13

19:13

Season 2 is here and hot! Where have we been? We can explain. Give us about 20 minutes. We’re back and we’re better. We’re not as lazy and we’re ready to conquer the world with our awkward selves! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!Follow us at @awkspodcast on all platforms or send us a voice note at www.anchor.fm/awks…

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09: Awkward Money Habits 40:48

6+ y ago40:48

40:48

Money, money, money... MONEY!! Whether you're still in school or already contributing to your 401K (LOL, what's that?), this one's for you. In this episode we discuss some major money myths, and dive into the evolution of our relationship with money as we've gone from borrowing money from our parents to being the one people borrow from. Ultimately,…

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08: Awkward school daze, social dynamics and the influence of the influencer 43:19

6+ y ago43:19

43:19

Hey Awks fam! With hashtags like #howharddidaginghityou and the #10yearchallenge on the rise, Bianca and Hannah took to the mic to reflect on how far they have come, literally. In this episode we discuss social dynamics that stem from our most formative days, that's right we're taking it back to middle school aka junior high, aka intermediate schoo…

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07: Awkward burnout moments, millenial mishaps, and self-care scams 48:02

6+ y ago48:02

48:02

Hey lovelies! We're back with episode 7, the number of perfection. Ironically, this episode is about anything but perfection. This week we're getting into all things awkward and painful surrounding burnout. In a world that praises non-stop work and where mindfulness seems more like an abstract concept rather than something we can all achieve, or wh…

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06: Awkward relationships, situationships, and everything in between 46:48

6+ y ago46:48

46:48

Where do we stand? What do we call this? Are we dating? Are you my boo? Can I really do bad, all by myself? Your favorite Awkward girls are back with another episode, where we delve into all things love (or lack thereof): situationships, relationships, cuffing season and awkward dating experiences. Don't fret, as always we'll leave you with a few w…

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05: Awkward Black History 34:23

6+ y ago34:23

34:23

Hey ya'll! Your two favorite awkward girls are back. In this episode we're dishing out some knowledge on our favorite month of the year, February aka Black History Month. We talk about what Black History means to us, how we've grown in our identities as Black women and reflect on the painstaking efforts of those who laid the groundwork for Black fr…

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04: Awkward Work Culture 31:07

6+ y ago31:07

31:07

Whether you're a novice to the work world or you're a pro at the on-boarding process, navigating a new work environment always leaves us with a story (or two) to tell. Today we're chatting about our own experiences at work and how to balance it with our actual lives! Our Glow-Up Award this week went to none other than DAP The Contract (@dapthecontr…

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03: Awkward Resolutions 36:09

6+ y ago36:09

36:09

It's December 31, 2018 and we've finally launched on all channels! Today we're chatting about how to get past cliche resolution setting in order to actually *make things happen*. Also find out why it's never a good idea to work at the desk right next to the bathroom... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awks/support…

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02: Awkward Feedback 33:13

6+ y ago33:13

33:13

Have you ever gotten less than positive feedback from your boss or coworker? Yeah, we've been there too. Listen to hear how we've dealt with getting bad feedback in the past and how we've been able to bounce back. __ *This is a bonus episode that was recorded last year and we've resurfaced it just for you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste…

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An Awkward Beginning 15:11

6+ y ago15:11

15:11

What happens when two estranged best friends reunite? They make a podcast! Join Hannah and Bianca on their journeys through adulthood and help them make the world a less awkward place... __ Music by: Ci Major Artwork by: Adriana Rios --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awks/support…

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