Episodes

  • Episode 85: Best of 2025 (Season 6 Finale!)
    Dec 11 2025

    Pierre and Sesali are awarding their best of 2025 in female and queer rap. Who was the best new artist, the most innovative, and the baddest bitch in the genre? Hear them decide in real time which song, verse, and music video from the rap girls deserves the crown as they wrap another season.

    Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).

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    38 mins
  • Episode 84: The Diamond & Princess Deep Dive
    Nov 27 2025

    Pierre and Sesali are discussing the story and impact of Diamond and Princess. As the female members of Crime Mob—the legendary hip hop group that brought us “Knuck If You Buck”—these two teenage girls from Atlanta put on a stamp on fashion, beauty, and female rap.

    Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).

    Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.

    Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshow

    Email us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com


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    29 mins
  • Episode 83: JT's Lips & One Hit Wonders
    Nov 20 2025

    This week, Sesali and Pierre share their honest thoughts on JT’s new Culted Magazine cover. The City Girl was her own creative director but did she overlook some of the racial overtones? For the main episode, the hosts go over a list of some of their favorite one hit wonders.

    Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).

    Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.

    Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshow

    Email us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

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    41 mins
  • Episode 82: Glorious Grammy Nominations
    Nov 13 2025

    Pierre and Sesali are pleasantly surprised with the female and queer rappers nominated for Grammy’s this year, including GloRilla and Sexyy Red. They’re giving Salt-N-Pepa their flowers for being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sharing honest thoughts on JT’s new single “Girl’s Gone Wild”.

    Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).

    Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.

    Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshow

    Email us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com


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    32 mins
  • Episode 81: Featuring Zach Campbell
    Nov 6 2025

    This week Pierre and Sesali are joined by YouTuber and singer, Zach Campbell. The legendary pop culture commentator talks the state of female rap, dealing with fanbases, and spills industry tea!

    Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).

    Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.

    Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshow

    Email us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com


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    54 mins
  • Episode 80: Who Did The Body?
    Oct 30 2025

    This week, art is imitating life for Pierre and Sesali as they review Monaleo's latest project, Who Did the Body. They make the case for her being the latest in a lineage of conscious rappers and celebrate her clever wordplay and symbolism in her work. They also offer some initial thoughts on LOVER GIRL, the latest release from Megan Thee Stallion.

    Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).

    Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.

    Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshow

    Email us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com


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    30 mins
  • Episode 79: BIANCA & PLUTO WORLD
    Oct 23 2025

    After the drama from female rap's juggernauts last week, Pierre and Sesali are covering two quieter album releases from the rap girls: Bia's BIANCA & Pluto's PLUTO WORLD.


    Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).

    Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.

    Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshow

    Email us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com


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    32 mins
  • Episode 78: Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Cause Pandemonium
    Oct 16 2025

    After a week off, Pierre and Sesali are finally sitting down to discuss the barrage of rap beefs that have sparked in the wake of Cardi B’s Am I the Drama? Release. Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B. JT vs. Cardi B. Santana vs. JT. Ice Spice vs. Cardi B. Even Latto caught a stray. They also carved out time to celebrate Monaleo’s upcoming album. For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, they address the discourse about Cardi’s fourth pregnancy and body policing experienced by New York rapper, Maiya the Don.

    Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).

    Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.

    Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshow

    Email us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 18 mins