Unhinged & Immoral – Episode 55: “Hear Me Out” (January 15, 2026)

Hosts: Jamila Bell & Mecca Evans

Overview

In their signature bold and hilarious style, Mecca and Jamila welcome listeners to the first Unhinged & Immoral episode of 2026. This week, the duo dives into New Year routines, the realities of returning to structure, their thoughts on gossip culture, generational shifts in music education, and an on-air “Spin It” segment featuring a listener’s relationship dilemma. They bring plenty of personal anecdotes, irreverent pop culture analysis, and unapologetic advice for the messy situations that fans send in.

1. New Year Sluggish Vibes and Routines

Timestamps: 00:00–06:42

• Both hosts discuss how the transition into the New Year has felt particularly rough, with everyone struggling to readjust to routines. They share their own sleep schedules, the struggle to return to gym habits, and the general exhaustion that’s plagued them since the holidays.
• Jamila: “I actually prefer not to be that distant away from life and, like, not normativity. Because it's so hard getting back on track that I'm losing my mind.” (00:23)
• Mecca: “Been trying not to take as many naps because usually I'm also a nap girl. But because I know I've been staying late, I've been trying not to take a nap so… but nothing is working. Like, I just still am tired.” (01:46)
• The hosts announce they're each trying early-year wellness initiatives: Jamila’s on a “75 soft challenge,” Mecca’s attempting the Daniel Fast, and they joke about the “Daniel Fast police.”

2. Denouncing Greek Life & Internet Oversharing

Timestamps: 04:31–07:35

• Jamila, a member of a Greek organization, rants about people who publicly denounce their sorority or fraternity on the grounds of religious convictions, especially via ostentatious social media videos.
  • “Of all the bullshit that occurs in Greekdom. The thing that made you denounce is not being the best Christian you could possibly be? ... If you can't have that separation, you're weird.” (04:31)
• The conversation pivots to how the internet has replaced private group chat gossip with public oversharing.
  • “Let’s bring back more gossiping… I feel like gossiping will save a lot of you from looking like idiots in public. Y’all take things to the internet that are supposed to be good girl gossip.” (06:42, Jamila)
• They stress the value of discretion and “ethical gossiping,” framing gossip as a human tradition ("all history is just gossip" – Jamila at 07:47).

3. Deep Voices, Family Legacies, and Pop Culture Kids

Timestamps: 08:00–13:27

• The duo riff on how their voices have changed (Jamila’s due to tonsil removal and age) and praise deep-voiced women like Toni Braxton and Beyoncé.
• They explore the phenomenon of musical and creative talent passing from parent to child (Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz’s kids, Black pilot duos).
• A light debate arises over whether Michael Jackson’s kids are truly “his”—before a gentle pivot to recognizing Paris Jackson’s recovery journey and Prince’s handling of fame after Michael's death.
  • Notable moment: “If my daddy was Michael Jackson and died like that…I too [would spiral].” (12:37, Jamila & Mecca)
• Mecca lauds Prince Jackson’s composure in public.

4. Artistry Appreciation: Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga & Musical Genres

Timestamps: 14:25–22:16

• Hosts vent about people dismissing Bruno Mars as repetitive, defending his genuine artistic skill, stage prowess, and reverence for the greats.
  • “Everything that [Bruno] drops is so insanely good. He’s that nigga.” (16:42, Jamila)
  • Both agree: “He studies the greats. He’s a student of funk.”
• They extend the same kudos to Lady Gaga for being an art-driven performer—“not waiting in line for tickets, but always tapped in.”
• Jamila advocates for a revival of “funk” and for raising the profile of its legends.
• They reminisce about New Jack Swing and its influence ("Finesse" by Bruno Mars & Cardi B as a New Jack Swing revival).
• Discussion on Teddy Riley’s contributions, and anticipation for Beyoncé’s upcoming “Act III,” potentially a rock album.
  • “If and when Act 3 drops as a rock album… I’m going to be insufferable.” (19:04, Jamila)
  • Mecca’s ready to go “full emo” if Bey goes rock.

5. The Lost Art of Live Music: Instruments and Education

Timestamps: 22:16–25:48

• Reflecting on changing times, Ja­­­mila and Mecca lament how younger generations are less likely to play instruments or form bands, attributing this to cuts in school music programs.
  • “Why aren’t the white boys doing garage bands anymore? …Because they can’t play instruments!” (22:05, Mecca & Jamila)
• They advocate for arts education, sharing stories of musicians who only discovered their talents thanks to school programs.

6. Hear Me Out: Musicians & Celebrity Crushes (Past and Present)

Timestamps: 23:50–36:01

• In a segment dubbed “Hear Me Out,” the hosts confess to childhood and unexpected celebrity crushes, spotlighting musicians’ and entertainers’ sex appeal—often linked to talent or instrument-playing.
  • Travis Barker (from Kardashians): “You put an instrument in a hand and it does give them a paintbrush of fineness.” (24:36, Jamila)
  • Gregory Hines, Smokey Robinson, Mike Jones, Chammillionaire, DeAndre (American Idol), “Real” from Real Chance of Love.
• Nostalgic for reality TV’s golden era and strong character casting, they bemoan the fast churn and lack of “letting shows cook” in today’s streaming world.

7. Reality TV, the Streaming Era, and the Alec Baldwin “Rust” Debacle

Timestamps: 36:39–43:06

• Mecca discusses her current fixation on ensemble “rich people” reality shows, favoring near-forgotten gems and observing the fast-paced turnover with streaming.
• Extended, nuanced discussion around Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” shooting incident:
  • Both blame a failed system—lack of prop safety, gross negligence, and a culture where deadly errors can happen even on the biggest sets.
  • “There’s never, ever a situation where you are supposed to have a real live gun on set. Point blank period.” (39:05, Jamila)
  • General warning to freelance videographers: never allow real guns on a low-budget set.

8. Spin It: Listener Relationship Dilemma

Timestamps: 43:18–63:21

• Listener Question (Female, 26): She wants advice on how to “permanently friendzone” her supportive weed man-turned-friend-with-benefits, whom she doesn't see as a long-term partner despite his affection. She’s worried about hurting his feelings amid tumultuous life events.
• Key Points & Advice:
  • Both suspect she’s not physically attracted to him and emphasize the importance of chemistry:
    • “He’s obviously not somebody you’re physically attracted to… you did not say he’s fine as fuck.” (50:11, Jamila & Mecca)
  • Normalize knowing attraction is important; don’t “settle” for someone because they like you more.
  • Their recommendation: distance herself, interact minimally unless it’s strictly transactional (e.g., for weed), and be direct if the topic comes up.
    • “You need to start to put some distance between y’all… [And] start talking to a new nigga immediately.” (54:00–55:20, Jamila)
  • Be prepared for him to withdraw from the friendship, and, if necessary, line up a new plug.
  • Extended comedic tangent on big dicks, the myth of “only one big dick in the world,” and their preferences re: saggy balls (63:02).

9. Body Image, Surgery, and Cosmetic Choices

Timestamps: 63:22–78:31

• Tangent from listener letter: they discuss vaginal rejuvenation procedures (spa treatments and surgeries) and societal pressures around cosmetic enhancement.
  • “It’s not that deep to have big coochie lips.” (67:15, Jamila)
• Mecca, who works in a medspa, explains some technicalities of vaginal tightening treatments.
• Jamila details her plans for breast augmentation post-breastfeeding, advocating for comfort and acceptance prior to any surgical change.
  • “I wanted to get to a place where I was completely comfortable with my body before I even thought about changing it.” (73:02, Jamila)
• They riff on varied breast and penis shapes, and the importance of being comfortable in intimacy regardless of insecurities.

10. Surgical Procedures & Recovery Humour

Timestamps: 78:31–81:27

• Jamila explains her motivations for breast augmentation, the importance of realistic recovery expectations, and her experience with tonsil removal.
  • “I feel like that recovery [from tonsil removal] was damn near worse than recovering from labor… I was so hungry and talkative, and I couldn’t talk.” (79:00, Jamila)
• Mecca recounts her own (non-surgical) tales of tonsillitis and pain meds, capping the segment in their typical comedic exasperation.

11. Closing Moments & Patreon Pitch

Timestamps: 81:13–end

• “Except if you’re a casual cokehead.” (81:13, Mecca, tongue in cheek)
• Reminder to listeners: episodes release every Thursday (or Tuesdays via Patreon), exclusive content available for $8/month.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Gossiping ain’t nothing but spreading the good word. We are simply orators of history.” – Jamila (07:35)
• “You fucking the text man for text. Who fucks the text man for text?” – Mecca (61:57)
• “Attraction can’t be the only thing, obviously... but I do think you are fine and sexy to want to fall in love with you.” – Jamila (52:29)
• “You don’t just right so girly flowers. And she’s so girly. That’s so funny.” – Jamila, on flower-laced weed smoke (57:41)
• “The thing is, I am dangerously straight. I need people to understand I’m dangerously straight.” – Jamila (30:58)
• “Y’all be thinking there’s only one big dick in the world. I want to tell you from experience, there’s not.” – Jamila (62:44)
• “I never play about a doctor. The doctor tell me to sit my ass down, that’s what I’ma damn do.” – Jamila (78:27)

Episode Highlights & Tone

• Tone: Bold, irreverent, hilarious, personal, deeply honest, peppered with sharp Gen Z/millennial internet slang.
• Memorable Tangents: Ethical gossip, deep-voiced women’s allure, music genre deep-dives, surgical confessions, the neverending “big dick” discourse, and non-stop dives into nostalgia and feminism.
• Strong camaraderie: Mecca and Jamila’s deep friendship shines through, making advice funny but actionable and each pop culture aside more relatable.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is a quintessential Unhinged & Immoral ride: plenty of oversharing, relatable struggles with routines, razor-edged pop culture commentary, and practical advice disguised in comedy. From how to dump your “situationship” in the most painless way, to wild tributes to big-titty dreams and the value of keeping your work-weed relationships strictly business, this one will keep you laughing and thinking from start to finish.

Listen for the camaraderie, stay for the wisdom, and always remember—there are plenty of big dicks (and gossip) in the world. See you next Thursday.