The Breakfast Club BEST OF: Pour Minds, Decisions Decisions, 85 South Interview

Podcast: The Breakfast Club — iHeartPodcasts
Air Date: December 29, 2025
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God

Overview

This “Best Of” episode of The Breakfast Club spotlights some of the most popular shows on the Black Effect Podcast network, celebrating its five-year anniversary. It features highlights from interviews and segments with the hosts of three standout podcasts: Pour Minds (Lex P & Drea Nicole), Decisions Decisions (formerly Horrible Decisions, with Mandy B & Weezy), and the comedians from the 85 South Show (Karlous Miller, Chico Bean, DC Young Fly). Through candid discussions about career growth, Black ownership, relationships, authenticity, and comedy, the episode offers an engaging look at how these trailblazing podcasts have evolved and the key issues they tackle.

Key Segments and Insights

1. Audience Call-In Segment – "Get It Off Your Chest"

Timestamps: 08:20 – 22:45

• Regular Breakfast Club feature where listeners call in with thoughts, business shout-outs, or personal news.
  • Safety PSA about kids dancing unrestrained in car seats (09:21).
  • Shout-outs from aspiring artists, entertainers, and truck drivers.
  • Callers praise the hosts for Black family excellence and reflect on the impact of the Hurricane Katrina documentary.

Notable Quote:

“If Black Excellence had a picture next to it, man, it’d be your family, bro. ... You got a beautiful [family].”
— KG from KC (14:18)

2. Pour Minds Interview (Lex P & Drea Nicole)

Timestamps: 22:45 – 54:50

Themes:

• Travel Queens TV Show:

  • Origins (audition process, production company), intent to show young Black women safe, budget-friendly travel (24:30).
  • Destinations included Cartagena, Mexico City, Key West, and Charleston.
  • Focus on representation not rooted in drama, gender wars, or luxury — just authentic, fun, and accessible travel for Black women.

• Friendship & Podcasting:

  • Lex and Drea speak on their growth and evolving dynamic over 7 years (“growing up in public”).
  • Maintaining balance between friendship and romantic relationships.
  • Importance of vulnerability, healing, transparency in podcasting and personal life.

• Authenticity & Self-Love:

  • Both hosts discuss the pressure of social media expectations versus embracing their real personalities and bodies.
  • Lex openly shares her journey with body image and recent weight loss, and the impact of public exposure.

• Cultural Identity:

  • Experiences traveling as Black women in Latin America, the surprise and connection found in Afro-Latin communities (e.g., Palenque in Colombia).

• Advice Segment:

  • Hilarious take on dating, wigs, and self-confidence (“Hard wig, soft life,” “Crunchy wigs attract the real ones” — 49:00).

Notable Quotes:

“We not talking about men and dating and gender wars and all this stuff. It’s just good fun.”
— Lex P (26:40)

“Transparency and vulnerability is healing ... now I enjoy telling my story, because I feel like it can help other people.”
— Drea Nicole (36:18)

“When you get your look together and you feel confident in yourself, it doesn’t even matter ... whatever makes you feel good, you’re going to attract the right person.”
— Lex P (50:11)

3. Decisions Decisions (formerly Horrible Decisions with Mandy & Weezy)

Timestamps: 54:50 – 1:34:50

Themes:

• Podcast Rebranding:

  • Evolution from “Horrible Decisions” to “Decisions Decisions” — a shift from sex-focused content to broader explorations of nontraditional relationships, romance's history, and personal growth.
  • Motivated by audience maturity and desire to be seen as authors and thought leaders (55:10).

• Ethical Non-Monogamy & Sexual Openness:

  • Open, nuanced discussion of polyamory, bisexuality, the Kinsey scale, and attraction beyond traditional boundaries (01:05:12).
  • Both hosts express comfort with non-monogamous lifestyles and highlight the importance of honest communication.

• Personal Journeys:

  • Mandy’s experience with celibacy and breaking it, liberating herself as a woman, and discussing “taboos” (01:01:20).
  • Both hosts reflect on how turning 30 was pivotal for self-clarity and “putting yourself first.”

• Business & Brand Building:

  • The business of podcasting — multiple revenue streams (podcasting, Patreon, book deals, live touring, merch) and reaching seven-figure annual earnings (01:21:19).
  • Importance of using income from podcasting to build new businesses and create jobs.

• Book Announcement:

  • Upcoming dual-memoir: No Hoes Barred: A Manifesto of Sexual Exploration and Power (out June 24th).
  • Touches on pleasure, pain, and growth — from sexual experimentation to personal trauma, relationships, and healing.

Notable Quotes:

“Everyone has a whole phase. ... And now we’re out of it. We’re growing with our audience—and with the dollars, to be fair.”
— Mandy B (55:30)

“Our business and what [Horrible Decisions] does makes seven figures a year. ... We’re not $100 million yet, but we make that yearly.”
— Mandy B (01:21:19)

“The things that I’m creating are gonna outlive me ... so my legacy ... are the businesses that I’m creating.”
— Mandy B (01:30:41)

Memorable Moment:

• Mandy describing an electrified dildo (“It felt like eight tongues inside of me. ... the best feeling. ... This is why you can’t be one person!”) (01:17:30)

4. 85 South Show (Karlous Miller, Chico Bean, DC Young Fly)

Timestamps: 1:34:50 – END

Themes:

• Brotherhood & Collaboration:

  • The comedians discuss their bond (“we broke together”), mutual respect, and how having a collective vision with clear leadership (Karlous as OG) helped them rise (1:49:15).

• Staying Authentic & Owning the Brand:

  • Importance of Black ownership and using their own money to own the 85 South brand and enjoy creative freedom (1:52:30).
  • “People can’t come and give you terms and conditions ... when you own it, it gives you freedom.” — Chico

• Health & Black Men:

  • Chico and Karlous speak candidly on discovering high blood pressure, the necessity of health checks, and the disproportionate health risks for Black men.

• Handling Conflicts and Decision-Making:

  • No major arguments, decisions made as family, collective bargaining, and no public drama.

• Comedy, Touring, and New Ventures:

  • How endless touring feeds their material; perspectives gained from different cities and cultures.
  • Announced a movie deal with Kevin Hart and an upcoming tour—"Spin the Block"—starting September 6 in Detroit.

• Supporting Black Women:

  • Praises for Pour Minds podcast, and commitment to creating a safe, non-objectifying space for Black women in the industry.

Notable Quotes:

“Don’t wanna own—damn—because you take away the negotiation power from people when you own your product.”
— Chico Bean (1:52:30)

“As Black men, we need to have relationships with women without being sexual ... creating a safe space ... makes it possible for women to truly shine.”
— Chico Bean (2:11:35)

“We was all broken, broke together ... and then it actually happened ... that really formed the bond.”
— DC Young Fly (1:49:48)

Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Start | End | |---------------------------------------|---------|---------| | Listener Call-Ins ("Get It Off Your Chest") | 08:20 | 22:45 | | Pour Minds Interview | 22:45 | 54:50 | | Decisions Decisions (Horrible Decisions) | 54:50 | 1:34:50 | | 85 South Show Interview | 1:34:50 | End |

Closing Thoughts

This episode is a celebration of Black creativity, entrepreneurship, authenticity, and community. Listeners are treated to the journeys and humor of some of the most influential voices in Black podcasting, learning about their personal growth, business strategies, and the importance of supporting each other. Whether it’s candid jokes about crunchy wigs, open talk about nontraditional relationships, or advice on health and business, the episode reflects the richness and spirit of the culture.

Additional Notable Quotes

• “Hard wig, soft life.” — Drea Nicole (49:19)
• “So many people think I have OnlyFans ... [but] business is another. Not only that, it’s just diversifying ...” — Weezy (1:21:45)

For New Listeners

If you haven’t heard these podcasts before, this episode is a great introduction to the charisma, realness, and comedic brilliance of Black podcasting’s best.

• Pour Minds: Fun, transparent and empowering discussions for Black women.
• Decisions Decisions: Sexuality, relationships, and personal growth—open, honest, and ever-evolving.
• 85 South Show: Raw, authentic comedy and commentary, rooted in brotherhood and Black excellence.

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