Gettin’ Grown – "Snowday, [Redacted]" (Jan 27, 2026)

Hosts: Jade & Keia (Loud Speakers Network)
Episode Theme: Snow Days, Adulting, and Black Women’s Self-Care During a Historic Winter Storm

Episode Overview

Jade and Keia, two hard-working Black women, return for another candid and lively episode of "Gettin’ Grown," focusing on navigating adulthood through culture, self-care, humor, and honest reflections. In “Snowday, [Redacted],” they dig into memories of legendary snow days, prepping for an incoming historic winter storm, the politics around ICE and immigration, the art of nesting, and the lessons stillness can offer—all with their signature wit and realness.

Key Discussion Points

1. Black Excellence & Cultural Commentary (01:08 – 12:40)

• Mary J. Blige’s Vegas Residency: Jade and Keia excitedly reminisce about seeing Mary J. Blige live in the 90s, with nostalgia for concerts and Black music icons.
  • “I say I’m ready to strap up my knee boots and hit the bricks.” – Kia (02:16)
• Celebs and Religious Affiliations: Side-eyeing Gladys Knight being a Mormon and Dougie Fresh’s Scientologist ties, leading to a playful debate on the disconnect between public personas and personal beliefs.
  • “She do drinking soda and, you know, whatever else they do with their golden plates, I don’t know.” – Jade (05:26)
• Black TV Moms & Classic Shows: Spirited discussion on the brilliance of Jackie Harry (Lisa Landry on Sister, Sister), Thea Vidale’s TV show, Nell Carter, and Black sitcom theme songs.
  • “Lisa Landry don’t get enough as a great Black TV comedic genius.” – Jade (09:03)
• Brewster Place Nostalgia: Their love for "The Women of Brewster Place," especially the power of Vesta Williams' theme song and the “basil” and “rat in the bed” scenes.

2. Politics & Community – ICE and Systemic Harms (12:43 – 18:56)

• Rant Against ICE and U.S. Immigration Policy: In one of the episode’s most passionate and raw segments, Jade vents about the Democratic Party’s inaction and the realities of ICE raids, deportations, and abuse.
  • “ICE needs to fucking go. Because they are a gang. They are a Ku Klux Klan, y’all.” – Jade (13:26)
  • Shares a painful, personal community story of children separated from their mother by ICE and the trauma inflicted.
  • Condemns ICE agents’ sexual abuse and the complicity of formal systems.
  • Notable Quote: “No, we don’t need to formally train these motherfuckers. These motherfuckers have been formally trained by some of the most hateful entities on the fucking planet.” – Jade (16:08)
• Community Response: The women stress rallying around those affected, holding onto hope, and the importance of informed resistance.
  • “I’m trying to stay in this space of faith and trust in God. That’s it. That’s all I got.” – Kia (18:07)

3. Snowpocalypse Approaches – Winter Storm 2026 (19:21 – 22:28)

• Jade & Keia both have travel plans foiled by the record-breaking snowstorm impacting 34 states.
• Wisecracks about being forced to sit still, environmental karma (“What happened to the motherfucking dinosaurs? The ice age, okay. Froze my niggas right over. Okay?” – Jade, 21:30), and taking the “stillness” as a universal message.
• Discussion on the difference between “real ice” (weather) and “ICE” (immigration enforcement) with humor and a wink.

4. Kitchen Table Talk: The Ultimate Snow Day Setup (22:47 – 47:33)

Snow Day Rituals:

• Cozy Vibes: Favorite outfits include loungewear, matching sets, bathrobes, fuzzy socks, and bonnets.
  • “I am in a very strong bathrobe era.” – Kia (39:12)
• Snow Food: Both hosts get excited about grilling cheese, pot roast, homemade tortillas, dips, and “range” in their snow day meal planning. Jade details her Wegman’s haul for movie snacks and charcuterie.
  • “So, you know, I just got things…omelets. If we want the waffles. And I just want to know it’s there…” – Jade (43:31)
• Spinach Dip Stand Up: Both agree that “hoes love a spinach dip.”
• Snacking & Sparking Water: Discussion on sparkling water obsession, prepping seltzer and fresh lime.

Entertainment Line-Up:

• TV & Movies: Binging old sitcoms, Black TV classics ("227"), “Mad Men,” “Black Mirror," and revisiting favorites like “Devil Wears Prada” (since both their dads love it).
• Books & Writing: Intention to carve out time for reading, journaling, and creative work.
• Exercise: Keia is newly into running with Peloton, embracing a non-comparative approach to exercise.
  • “You run how you run, and it doesn’t make you any less a runner than any other person.” – Keia (55:30)
• Lounge Location: Both agree the couch is the ultimate snow day base, but the bedroom is reserved for more serious relaxation or reading.

Snow Day Preparation:

• House cleaning before the storm is vital for full relaxation.
• Gratefulness for safety, shelter, and the privilege to “rest, rot, write, and read.”

On Forced Stillness & Self-Care:

• Lessons from 2026: Embracing forced stillness, surrendering control, and using slow days for personal growth.
  • “The stillness is teaching me things. It’s teaching me about control. It’s teaching me about anxiety.” – Kia (62:28)
• Gratitude for freedom, even when plans get disrupted by weather.
• Homage to their friend Shari, who reframes her canceled 40th birthday plans as a lesson in rolling with what life brings.
  • “You could plan a pretty picnic, but you can’t predict the weather…” – Jade quoting Shari (65:38)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Adulting Growth:
  “In 2010, I was about to go to a party with my legs out and my clavicle. Okay. In 2026, I have an abundance of groceries and I’m happy to sit my black ass down.” – Jade (65:26)

• On “Rest, Rot, Write, and Read”:
  “That’s what we should call… Rest and rot and write and read.” – Jade (66:18)

• On Bloody Marys in Restaurants:
  “Certain things are just not for me. Like I, I don’t believe that we should be drinking tomato juice… y’all are adding anchovies and olives and y’all want me to sit here and act like that’s alright.” – Kia (77:56)
  (A hilarious tangent about Bloody Marys needing a “special section” in restaurants due to the odor, plus deep thoughts about cold soup and weird sandwich fillings.)

• On the “Omni” MTA Subway System:
  “It’s $3. I don’t have any transfers. I’m just… I’m irritated. I’m irritated by every form and facet of this. The MTA is a big scam. They’re cooks.” – Jade (73:08)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Mary J. Blige, Black TV Moms, and Nostalgia: 01:08 – 12:40
• Jade’s Anti-ICE Rant & Community Impact: 12:43 – 18:56
• Winter Storm 2026 & Snowpocalypse Humor: 19:21 – 22:28
• Ideal Snow Day: Food, Vibes, Rituals: 22:47 – 47:33
• Self-Care, Stillness, Growth Reflections: 62:28 – 67:58
• Petty Peeves (MTA Transit & Bloody Marys): 70:01 – 85:13

Episode Tone

Conversational, hilarious, and deeply real, mixing humor, nostalgia, and raw honesty, all while centering Black womanhood and community support. Even the “Kitchen Table Talk” and “Petty Peeves” flow like sisters chopping it up on the phone.

In Summary

If you’re longing for sisterhood, laughter, a side-eye at absurdity, and a heartfelt reminder that it’s okay to let go, “Snowday, [Redacted]” is a quintessential Gettin’ Grown episode. Jade and Keia embrace rest, community, stillness, and protection—reminding listeners to “rest, rot, write, and read,” and most importantly, “mind your business and moisturize, inside and out.”

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