We Talk Back — "Mile A Minute!"

Podcast: We Talk Back
Hosts: TamBam & AJ Holiday
Episode Date: January 22, 2026
Network: The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Overview

In the lively season five finale of "We Talk Back," hosts TamBam and AJ Holiday dive into candid, hilarious, and sometimes vulnerable conversations about personal quirks, dating standards, relationship drama (with a sharp focus on the Kevin Gates/Drika saga), social media trends, and the daily realities of Black womanhood. The episode delivers their trademark unfiltered repartee, comedic timing, and genuine connection, inviting listeners to embrace honesty, self-compassion, and a little bit of messiness.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up & Winter Blues

• Both hosts lament the cold, hibernation vibes of January and the lack of weekend excitement.
• They riff on body quirks in cold weather: AJ’s purple feet, TamBam’s numb nipples, and the varying sensitivity of body parts.
  Quote:
  • “My nipples turn purple?”
    — TamBam (04:16)
  • “I can barely feel my nipples...You could pinch these off. I’m not gonna flinch.”
    — TamBam (05:08)

2. Weight Loss Struggles, Peptides, and Wellness Culture

• TamBam describes a carb-free diet with little progress: “It’s been 20 days. I had no bread, I had no rice, no sugar … The scale is just not moving.” (06:27)
• AJ mentions peptides (but not Ozempic) for weight loss and wellness, referencing Kevin Hart’s superfood mix.
• Frustrations with protein sources, boredom with salmon, and the desire for “aliens to bring a new meat.”
• Hilarious sidebar about conspiracy theories of human flesh in fast food.
  Quote:
  • “I want the aliens to bring a new meat down...”
    — TamBam (09:20)

3. Carnivore vs. Vegetarian – Personal Food Journeys

• AJ hasn’t eaten steak since 2015 (“That’s a long ass time…” 08:29), and poultry since 2016.
• TamBam jokes about being a carnivore, contrasting their dietary preferences.

4. Trendy Skits & Black Twitter Debates: The Drewski Church Skit

• Conversation about the viral Drewski “mega church pastor” skit. Public divided—“he’s mocking God” vs. “he’s mocking man.”
• TamBam and AJ criticize performative outrage and hypocrisy in online religious debates.
  Quote:
  • “Look at all the perfect saints casting stones that they ain’t got no business casting.”
    — TamBam (12:24)
  • “Prosperity comes from God. I don’t got to go through you to get to God.”
    — AJ (14:38)

5. The Return of 2016: Social Media Nostalgia & Viral Challenges

• Explores the trend of sharing throwback 2016 photos, filters, and challenges and speculates on who starts these trends—light conspiracy talk about social engineering.
  Quote:
  • “Are the powers that be just trying to get some images of us now and then…?”
    — AJ (17:22)

6. Kevin Gates vs. Drika: Relationship Drama Breakdown

• AJ summarizes Kevin Gates’ recent public tirade against Drika, contrasting his claims with Drika’s dignified silence.
• Discussion on spiritual energy, emotional vampirism, and the dangers of publicizing private disputes.
  Quote:
  • “She is why you are who you are right now, and now you’re trying to tear her down. That’s the mother of your kids. I don’t like it.”
    — AJ (21:21)

7. Season 5 Finale: Radical Admissions & Vulnerability Challenge

• The hosts play a game admitting embarrassing habits, secret standards, and things they might regret sharing.
• Topics include:
  • Embarrassing body/facial tics (scratching throats, weird sounds)
  • Double standards they don’t fully live up to
  • Dirty closets and messiness behind curated exteriors
  • Lying to themselves about fitness (“I can lose them 15 pounds by next month…” — AJ 34:56)
  • Holding onto relationships for convenience
  • Petty reasons for ending (or avoiding) conversations
  • Dating expectations they know are unreasonable (money up front, demanding personality changes)
    Memorable Exchanges:
  • On personal messiness:
    • “The divine feminine is highly chaotic. It’s straight chaos. On the surface, my shit is together…You open the closet, that is really my life.”
      — AJ (33:43)
  • On gym avoidance:
    • “I’d be lying to myself about the gym too. And then I just like to put it on how nasty the gym is. But really I just haven’t been feeling like going.”
      — TamBam (35:16)

8. Out of Context Rapid-Fire Segment

• Petty reasons for ghosting (the sound of someone’s voice, thick tongues)
• Secret beliefs:
  • TamBam: “I secretly believe that I am a mermaid.” (42:56)
  • AJ: “I secretly believe that the earth is flat.” (44:16)
• Pettiest recent annoyance (AJ: “I don’t like people asking me questions.” TamBam: “Socks sliding down in shoes.”)

9. Standards Not Always Met

• Timeliness, cleaning, and the hypocrisy of being more frustrated with others’ mess than their own.

10. One Last Real Admission

• TamBam: Recalls leaving a date’s house after a bathroom disaster and never returning his calls out of embarrassment (61:39)
• AJ: Admits to very "vanilla" behavior, no wild stories.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• Body Oddities:
  • “You could pinch these off. I’m not going to flinch. Move on.” — TamBam (05:08)
• On Cleanliness:
  • “The divine feminine is highly chaotic. … You open the closet, that is really my life for real.” — AJ (33:43)
• Self-Deception:
  • “I can lose them 15 pounds by next month.” — AJ (34:56)
• On Double Standards:
  • “It’s just the fact of somebody else doing it that bothers the shit out of people.” — AJ (56:44)
• Petty Ghosting:
  • “I just didn’t like the sound of a voice.” — TamBam (41:08)
• Secret Belief:
  • “I secretly believe that I am a mermaid.” — TamBam (42:56)
• Earth Flatness:
  • “When I say flat...it’s not to say, like, it’s flat like a piece of paper. It has texture…it’s just not a ball.” — AJ (44:20)
• Embarrassing Admission:
  • “We went to, like, one of those Asian fusion places, and that…my stomach up so bad…blew that man bathroom up so bad, and then the toilet would not flush. I left. I didn’t even say nothing.” — TamBam (61:39)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Catching up/Body quirks: 03:27–05:21
• Weight loss and health habits: 05:27–09:20
• Viral skits and church debate: 11:15–14:41
• Social media nostalgia: 14:46–17:42
• Kevin Gates & Drika analysis: 18:31–22:28
• Season wrap-up and radical admissions: 23:33–61:55 (throughout, with segment intros)
• Petty annoyances/dating: 47:02–60:56
• Final admissions: 61:31–65:17

Tone & Style

The hosts are candid, irreverent, and deeply relatable, blending humor with moments of real vulnerability. Their dynamic seesaws from roasting each other and social absurdities to reflecting on personal growth, disappointments, and Black womanhood.

For Listeners: Why Tune In?

This episode is a masterclass in honesty and comedic self-reflection. If you love hearing Black women keep it real about body image, dating, pop culture, and personal growth—with plenty of laughs and zero pretense—this finale is for you.

“Y’ all remember, speak now and never hold your shame. Just say the thing out loud, right?” — TamBam & AJ Holiday (66:49)