Three women. One group chat. Zero chill.In this week’s episode of The A Collective, Shannon, Stacey, and LV unpack Trump and Hegseth’s Pentagon purge, Christian nationalism’s chokehold on politics, and the MAGA Leopards eating their own.From “Leopard Jesus” memes to military mayhem, this one’s equal parts sermon and satire.🎧 Listen on Substack | Follow on Spotify | Subscribe on YouTube

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MAGA’s outrage machine is back — this time because Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show. LV, Shannon, and Stacey unpack the faux patriotism, the DEI panic, and the latest government shutdown chaos — plus Mike Johnson’s “Moses” moment, Diddy’s sentencing, and yes… the Grindr files.

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Welcome back to The A Collective—the group chat you didn’t know you needed. This week, LV, Stacey, and Shannon break down a chaotic news cycle: Diddy’s “not-a-trafficker” defense, Carisha’s wild support letter, Disney bleeding cash and backpedaling on Jimmy Kimmel, rapture truthers stripping in fields, and the nerve of bad actors invading HBCU campuses like TSU. We also drag Trump’s acetaminophen moment, Laura Loomer’s racist attack on Jasmine Crockett, and the growing media shift where comedians may not need networks at all.🎧 Listen for our signature mix of sharp commentary, cultural receipts, and humor about the week’s mess.✨ Topics in this episode:

• Diddy’s “amateur porn producer” defense and sentencing
• Carisha’s support letter and Chanel bag sugar-baby culture
• Disney & Jimmy Kimmel: when cash rules everything around me
• Rapture content and raptor fits on TikTok
• Bad actors crashing Tennessee State University & HBCU spaces
• Trump’s acetaminophen fail, escalator gate, and diaper energy
• Laura Loomer vs. Rep. Jasmine Crockett
• Why networks should fear Don Lemon, Joy Reid & MrBeast

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  Chapter Title

  00:00 Therapy Copay & Free Lunch Drag

  01:24 Welcome to the Group Chat

  02:13 Diddy’s “Amateur Porn Producer” Defense

  03:40 Carisha’s Letter & Sugar Baby Culture

  05:52 Surviving the Rapture (and the Raptor)

  08:29 Naked Fields, Yard Sale Heaven & TikTok Fails

  10:01 Trump Bungles Acetaminophen & Escalator Gate

  13:46 Tylenol Conspiracy & Vaccine Fallout

  17:53 “We Are in the Bad Place” – Anti-Vax Aftermath

  18:23 Jimmy Kimmel, Disney & Cream Baby

  22:02 Don Lemon, Joy Reid & Networks vs. YouTube

  25:13 Brendan Carr & Evil Aging You Fast

  26:21 Laura Loomer’s Racist Attack on Jasmine Crockett

  27:33 Why MAGA Keeps Targeting Black Women

  29:47 Cognitive Tests & “Man Woman Camera TV”

  32:00 DMs, Indictments & Hillary Clinton Throwbacks

  37:01 Meghan McCain & Lost Integrity

  43:24 AIPAC Money & Political Glass Crawling

  48:52 TSU’s Bad Actor Invasion & HBCU Pride

  53:31 Racism vs. “Anti-White” – Define It Correctly

  55:48 Alpha Males with One-Gallon Buckets

  57:04 Candy Corn, Pumpkin Spice & Light-Skin Disappointments

  58:15 Where Are the Epstein Files?

This week on The A Collective, your favorite trio — Shannon, Stacey, and LV — are back with a wild lineup:

☕ Starbucks “Charlie Kirk” name prank → conservatives weaponizing coffee orders

📺 Jimmy Kimmel suspension → Sinclair, Nextstar, and FCC censorship drama

⚰️ Charlie Kirk fallout → NFL vigils, his wife’s bizarre presser, Candace Owens conspiracy theories & groyper talk

📱 TikTok sale → are we barreling toward state-controlled media?

👗 Melania’s state dinner fashion fail (drywall makeup & linebacker shoulders)

🎶 Cardi B’s big album drop & pregnancy reveal → marketing genius in real time

📚 Kamala Harris’s new book & Epstein files countdown

The country is still on fire, but we’re here with sass, side-eye, and zero chill.

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This week on The A Collective, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Catherine Toomer—physician, educator, and fierce advocate for personalized weight care. From GLP-1s and menopause to metabolic health and medical bias, Dr. Toomer drops the real truth about why weight isn’t the enemy—and why we need to stop treating it like it is.

We talk about:

– GLP-1s and their misunderstood role in long-term care

– How diet culture and BMI distort medicine

– Why carbs, food, and moderation all deserve a comeback

– What doctors need to unlearn about weight loss

– Emotional healing, trauma, and shame in weight care

– Making weight care truly accessible

✨ This conversation is funny, smart, validating, and a must-listen for anyone navigating GLP-1s, menopause, or just trying to live in a world obsessed with the scale.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and follow Dr. Toomer everywhere:

Website: drtoomer.com

Instagram: drchtoomer

TikTok: drtoomertalks

YouTube: drtoomer

💬 Tag us @theacollectivepod and tell us your favorite moment!

Season 2 of The A Collective is here and louder than ever. This season we’re going all in—on politics, culture, aesthetics, and calling out the double standards. Whether we’re dragging alpha males or laughing through church drama, one thing is guaranteed: we’re not turning the volume down. New episodes every Thursday.Make sure you like, comment, follow & tell us we're pretty! Thursdays are for chaos. And America's favorite DEI Group Chat!👉 Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube – we’re manifesting 500 subscribers and you could be the one who tips the scale.🎧 New episodes every Thursday — now with more sass, more shade, and probably less decorum.💬 Join the chaos: follow us on TikTok and IG @theacollectivepod🛍️ Subscribe and join the Collective — where sisterhood meets shade, and the group chat always has receipts. 🎤✨🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.📍Follow us on TikTok and IG: @theacollectivepodProduced by Messy Genius Media. #GLP1 #Menopause #WeightLoss #WeightBias #DrToomer #MetabolicHealth #TheACollective #Podcast KeywordsGLP-1, weight management, health education, body image, cultural perspectives, menopause, diabetes, physician training, health misconceptions, media influenceTakeawaysGLP-1 medications have been around for years and are effective for weight management.Physician education is crucial for compassionate patient care.Cultural perceptions significantly influence attitudes towards weight loss.Body image issues are prevalent and can affect mental health.Family history plays a vital role in health decisions and awareness.Misconceptions about weight loss can lead to harmful behaviors.Media sensationalism can distort public understanding of health issues.Weight management should focus on health rather than just aesthetics.Compassionate care involves understanding the patient's full context.It's important to challenge biases in healthcare to improve patient outcomes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the A Collective Podcast01:55 Meet Dr. Catherine Toomer: A Journey into Weight Care05:19 Understanding GLP-1 Medications and Their Impact08:51 The Importance of Physician Education in Weight Management12:07 Addressing Bias in Patient Care15:42 Cultural Perspectives on Weight and Health19:26 Personal Stories: Navigating Weight Loss and Identity27:32 The Impact of Birth Control on Health29:05 Navigating Colorism and Self-Perception30:55 Family Health History and Personal Responsibility32:15 The Misconceptions of Assisted Weight Loss34:22 Understanding Different Paths to Health35:19 The Role of Science in Medicine39:49 Media Influence on Health Perceptions42:22 Challenging Diet Culture and Eating Disorders48:06 copyright disclaimer

What happens when Christian nationalism, conservative martyrdom, and media spin collide?This week on The A Collective, we’re unpacking the Charlie Kirk shooting — from the viral video circulating online to the weaponized use of religion in far-right politics.We talk about:

• How political rhetoric becomes dangerous
• Why conservative media ignores nuance
• The rise of faith-based propaganda
• And whether you have to mourn public figures just because they were “religious”

Plus: Trump’s 9/11 “incident,” Black folks catching strays (again), and a statue request that sent us over the edge.

Hosts: Stacey, Shannon, & LV

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Welcome to Season 2 of The A Collective — your favorite aunties are back and we brought receipts.

In this episode, Shannon, Stacey, and LV jump right into the deep end. From the still un-released Epstein files and shady bipartisan deflections to Trump’s swollen ankles and mystery bruises, nothing is off-limits.

We’re side-eyeing Marjorie Taylor Greene’s stunt queen tactics, Nancy Mace’s political flip-flopping, and the rising cost of everything from crab legs to unleaded 88. We break down the health crisis no one’s talking about, the CDC’s quiet collapse, and how anti-vaxx policies are setting Gen Alpha up for disaster.

Oh, and of course — we cover Cardi B’s court wigs, Gavin Newsom’s social team, Disney discounts, and Governor Hot Wheels.

If you’ve been missing smart, satirical, and side-splitting commentary on politics, culture, and public foolishness — baby, we’re back.

🔥 Topics include:

• Epstein files + press conference drama

• McCankles’ mystery bruises, edema, and “busy weekends”

• Vaccine mandates, polio’s return, and CDC resignations

• Florida’s descent into chaos and anti-disability policies

• White women’s political apathy

• Cardi B’s court wigs and Gavin’s clapbacks

• $15 donations to “get into heaven”

• What happens if JD Vance becomes president

• • Grocery prices, Disney discounts, and economic dread

  
  

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  The A Collective S2E1: Epstein Files, Trump’s Health, and Vaccine Chaos

  In this season 2 opener, The A Collective dives into the Epstein file mess, Trump’s visible health decline, vaccine rollbacks, and the chaotic economy — with Cardi B and Gavin Newsom moments to keep you laughing through the doom.

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  Season 2 of The A Collective is here and louder than ever. This season we’re going all in—on politics, culture, aesthetics, and calling out the double standards. Whether we’re dragging alpha males or laughing through church drama, one thing is guaranteed: we’re not turning the volume down. New episodes every Thursday.Make sure you like, comment, follow & tell us we're pretty! Thursdays are for chaos. And America's favorite DEI Group Chat!

  👉 Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube – we’re manifesting 500 subscribers and you could be the one who tips the scale.

  🎧 New episodes every Thursday — now with more sass, more shade, and probably less decorum.

  💬 Join the chaos: follow us on TikTok and IG @theacollectivepod

  🛍️ Subscribe and join the Collective — where sisterhood meets shade, and the group chat always has receipts.

  🎤✨🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

  📍Follow us on TikTok and IG: @theacollectivepodProduced by Messy Genius Media.

  
  

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🎙 She’s Not Loud, You’re Just Scared

Season 2, Episode 2 of The A Collective

Why are outspoken women still labeled “too much”? In this episode, we’re reclaiming loud—in the workplace, online, in relationships, and in culture. From tradwife trends to viral pastor drama and the soft life double standard, we’re breaking down what it really means to speak up and not shrink.

💬 Topics We Cover:

– The “aggressive woman” myth

– Soft life vs. hustle culture for Black women

– Diddy’s alpha male era (and downfall)

– Whitney, Britney, and the image trap

– Pastor scandal Facebook exposé of the year

– Why loud women keep getting shushed

🧭 Episode Chapters

00:00 – Baby Mic Check & AI Shenanigans

02:03 – Loud Women: The Real Intro

03:06 – Strong vs. Aggressive: The Double Standard

04:40 – The Tradwife Comeback Nobody Asked For

06:02 – You’re Not Ready for This Loud

07:28 – Soft Life, But Make It Racial

08:45 – Was It Fear… Or Just Racism?

10:31 – The Christian Right & Performative Faith

12:29 – Whitney, Britney & the Image Trap

16:11 – Loud in Love: Breakups, Bumble & Being “Too Much”

17:33 – That Viral Pastor Affair Post™

21:26 – Airing It Out vs. Staying Silent

24:08 – When Loud Means “Difficult”

25:46 – Loud Women We Stan

28:08 – The Alpha Male Epidemic

31:24 – Loud Is a Compliment

🎧 Hit play, turn us up, and stay loud.

Season 2 of The A Collective is here and louder than ever. This season we’re going all in—on politics, culture, aesthetics, and calling out the double standards. Whether we’re dragging alpha males or laughing through church drama, one thing is guaranteed: we’re not turning the volume down. New episodes every Thursday.

Make sure you like, comment, follow & tell us we're pretty!

Thursdays are for chaos. And America's favorite DEI Group Chat!👉 Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube – we’re manifesting 500 subscribers and you could be the one who tips the scale.🎧 New episodes every Thursday — now with more sass, more shade, and probably less decorum.💬 Join the chaos: follow us on TikTok and IG @theacollectivepod🛍️ Merch coming soon + ATL meetup on the way!Subscribe and join the Collective — where sisterhood meets shade, and the group chat always has receipts. 🎤✨🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.📍Follow us on TikTok and IG: @theacollectivepod

Produced by Messy Genius Media.