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Les Talk with Lester and Leslie

Les Talk with Lester and Leslie

By: Lester Jay & Leslie SR Beebe
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Summary

Just two besties on a pod bringing their existential talks to the internet. This cast is a conversational deep dive into the paralleling lives and the nuanced experiences of Lester Jay, an accomplished vocal artist and “aspiring adult” and Leslie SR Beebe, actress and aspiring comedian. Both Black, queer and here hoping to become your new favorite uncle and auntie. But since these conversations are strictly reflections, realizations of personal growth and life lessons, it is just that, THIER experiences… maybe inspire and give some good takeaways, but not meant to provide advice or solutions for anyone else. So we not claiming y’all.

© 2026 Les Talk with Lester and Leslie
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Episodes
  • Les Talk: Assimilation pt. 2
    Apr 26 2026

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    On this special 2 part episode, the hosts reflect on their past understanding of why their parents raised them under the blanket of cultural and systemic assimilation. Did assimilation serve them or did they realize it’s just another instance where their parents did the best they could with what they knew thus preparing for another journey of unlearning? Follow Unc and Auntie as they discuss and compare how assimilation has affected them and the lessons that brought them to their current understanding on life today.

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    55 mins
  • Les Talk: Assimilation pt. 1
    Apr 6 2026

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    On this special 2 part episode, the hosts reflect on their past understanding of why their parents raised them under the blanket of cultural and systemic assimilation. Did assimilation serve them or did they realize it’s just another instance where their parents did the best they could with what they knew thus preparing for another journey of unlearning? Follow Unc and Auntie as they discuss and compare how assimilation has affected them and the lessons that brought them to their current understanding on life today.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • My Cognizance is Disonissin’
    Mar 8 2026

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    Current events that are less than savory, the skyrocketing costs of living, and headlines from mainstream media sounding way too similar to memes released by The Onion, have made it a rough few weeks. So much so that Leslie has a meltdown talking trying to make it make sense. Get your weighted blankets and water bottles ready as the hosts talk about and walk through how they deal with cognitive dissonance and find solutions to get back on a productive track choosing awareness without putting their heads in the sand. Can they live their best lives and continue to pursue happiness in spite of the suffering going on across the globe? Les Talk...

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    1 hr and 18 mins
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