The Real Hoodwives of Chicago

By E'mon Lauren (Black)

E’mon Lauren, a queer Scorpio, is the first Youth Poet Laureate of Chicago, from the Souf and Wes Side.
"The Real Hoodwives of Chicago" is a podcast for artists of color to talk love, sex, romance, and ratchetry. So often do we hear folks of color's stories second-hand. Scripted. Edited. Given a “Sex and the City” makeover. Well not here. Here are our raw, unedited, unmasked stories. Learn about our romantic desires, our conquests, our fluidity and strengths. Tune in to hear us discuss our body and bodies of work.
A real show. With hot sauce stories.

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The Real Hoodwives of ChicagoJun 10, 2021

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01:00:10

theMIND Gives us Much to Think About

Join us for our newest episode featuring the one, the only, theMind! Tune in as we discuss being a Gemini-gentleman, tour-life sexcapades, and ways we take control of ourselves.

Please be sure to follow and support theMind @themind Give us a like a follow so you never miss a thing @hoodwivesofchi Have a listen at anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi This production was brought to you by 'BlkHoneyBun Productions' in association with Rise Above & Pro$per. Stay tuned! Like. Comment. Subscribe. ⁠#whatsyourthotjuice⁠ _ Opening theme song written and produced by ⁠@laurenlikepolo⁠ David Blair II Closing theme song written and produced by ⁠@laurenlikepolo⁠ & ⁠@solarfivebooking4187⁠ Special thanks to The Let Us Breathe Collective for the liberating lenses and space via, The Breathing Room (@letusbreathe773).

May 04, 202301:22:56

Rich Robbins is so 'Soft & Tender'

Tune for our episode featuring Mr. Soft & Tender himself, @RichRobbins ! Join us for our discussion on cosplay kinks, dismantling dating double standards, and accessible vulnerability. Please be sure to follow and support Rich @richr0bbins Give us a like a follow so you never miss a thing @hoodwivesofchi Have a listen at anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi This production was brought to you by 'BlkHoneyBun Productions' in association with @RISEABOVEPROSPER Stay tuned! Like. Comment. Subscribe. #whatsyourthotjuice _ Opening theme song written and produced by @laurenlikepolo David Blair II Closing theme song written and produced by @laurenlikepolo & @solarfivebooking4187 Special thanks to The Let Us Breathe Collective for the liberating lenses and space via, The Breathing Room (@letusbreathe773).

Mar 30, 202301:45:39

Jamila Woods and Season 4's Legacy!

Join us for our debut episode of Season 4, with the incomparable @JamilaWoods! Tune in for our discussion on storybook fantasies, religious releases, and intentional cleanses. Please be sure to follow and support Jamila @jamilawoods Give us a like a follow so you never miss a thing @hoodwivesofchi Have a listen at anchor.fm/hoodwivesofchi This production was brought to you by 'BlkHoneyBun Productions' in association with @RISEABOVEPROSPER. Stay tuned! Like. Comment. Subscribe. #whatsyourthotjuice _ Opening theme song written and produced by @laurenlikepolo & David Blair II Closing theme song written and produced by @laurenlikepolo & @solarfivebooking4187 Special thanks to The Let Us Breathe Collective for the liberating lenses and space via, The Breathing Room (@letusbreathe773).

Feb 15, 202301:07:51

Issa Hoodwife Birthday : LIVE IN FRONT OF A STUDIO AUDIENCE | Hoodwives at Home: ep5

Join me and all my wonderful friends, as we take it from "podcast" to "talk show". Celebrating my 25th birthday and the podcast's 3rd birthday, we read reflecting prompts, shave my head, and have a grand toast to close the season!

Give me a follow @laurenlikepolo

And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing!

#whatsyourthotjuice

Nov 25, 202152:10

David Blair II Blesses the House

Tune in for our debate on Preacher Kids' freakiness, the places we get down, and the talents that gets us there.

Be sure to follow and support David Blair II @davidblairmusic

And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing!

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Nov 25, 202101:02:04

Retrograde Don't Fuck with Us | Hoodwives at Home : ep4 ft. Jaz Starr

Tune is as mercury retrograde joins our quick chat. We catch up on the couch and talk future plans.

Be sure to follow Jaz Starr @__jazstarr

And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing!

#whatsyourthotjuice

Nov 25, 202159:51

On the Road Again | Hoodwives at Home: ep3

Join me as I stay at home and unpack, while I pack my bags for the mountains.

Be sure to follow and support me @laurenlikepolo.

#whatsyourthotjuice

Nov 25, 202157:02

Elton Aura on Big Energy

Tune in as we discuss moving up, the industry, and it's downfalls.

Make sure you support Elton @elton.aura.

Give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing!

#whatsyourthotjuice

Nov 25, 202159:38

Daniel Kyri Sets the Set on Fire!

Tune in for our discussion on roles we identify with, body autonomy in the industry, and tropes we've seen enough of.

Make sure you follow Daniel Kyri @danielkyri

And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing!

#whatsyourthotjuice

Sep 30, 202153:34

Home is Where the Heart Is? | Hoodwives at Home: ep2

Join me on my couch as I talk the heavy loads, and the recent heartbreaks.

Make sure you follow us @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing!

#whatsyourthotjuice

Sep 30, 202159:28

Max and the Mushroom

Don't trip and podcast! Or do! Join us for our elated conversation, while talking about the pleasures of laughter and feeling good.

Make sure you follow Max @searchingformax

And give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing!

#whatsyourthotjuice

Sep 30, 202157:01

Welcome to Haus of Hoodwives | Hoodwives at Home: ep1

Tune in for my hot takes on my trip to Miami, the ballroom scene's inclusivity, and what I learned.

Make sure you give us a follow @hoodwivesofchi so you never miss a thing.

#whatsyourthotjuice

Sep 30, 202157:38

Niq James: Our O.G. Hoodwife

Let's catch up with Niq James, as we discuss blk women' success, body dysphoria, and aphrodisiacs.

Follow and support Niq: @niqjames

Follow and support us: @hoodwivesofchi

#whatsyouthotjuice

Jul 13, 202150:42

Queen Jezabelle Moscow Quotes Gia

Join us for a conversation on homeless LGBTQ+ youth, confidence, and ballroom protocol.

Follow and support Mauva Belle: @itzbeauty2k14

Support and follow us: @hoodwivesofchi

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Jul 13, 202101:00:16

Benji Has Nothing But Hart!

Join us on for a #PrideMonth kick-off, with a thorough insight on the blk-radicalism and healing, LGBTQ liberation, and Vogue/House community.

follow and support: @benjifemini

follow and support us: @hoodwivesofchi/@laurenlikepolo

Jun 10, 202101:00:10

L.A. Van Gogh Loves the Ladies

Tune in for our talk on therapy, personality differences, and the respect for women in music.

follow and support: @lavangogh

follow and support us: @hoodwivesofchi/@laurenlikepolo

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Jun 10, 202101:26:13

SomberTones Wears The Straps!

Tune for discussions on COVID Vaccine and our communities, finding your sound in music, and pegging.

follow and support SomberTones: @sombertones

follow and support us: @hoodwivesofchi/@laurenlikepolo

#whatsyourthotjuice

Jun 10, 202158:53

Mo G Leave You Wanting Mo'

Tune in as we discuss postpartum help, balancing multitudes, and entrepreneurship.

Follow Mo G @gotothemo

#whatsyourthotjuice

Apr 29, 202157:06

Drea the Vibe Dealer : Priestess of Vibrations

Join us as we discuss new music, branding "411", and closure as an act of resistance.

Follow Drea The Vibe Dealer @dreathevibedealer & @vibesuppliesshop

#whatsyourthotjuice

Apr 29, 202101:00:03

#FREEMOHAWK & Furries

Tune in to hear us talk protest P's & Q's, sobriety, and systemic violence on women.

follow Mohawk Johnson @mohavvkjohnson & @freemyniggamohawk

#whatsyourthotjuice

Apr 29, 202101:00:35

Qari for Season 3 Debut!

Tune in to hear us talk sensual rapping, dating as well-known artists, and blk-fatherhood.

#whatsyourthotjuice

follow Qari: @chicagoqari

Mar 24, 202155:48

Social Listening Edition | Poetry Workshop featuring poems by Gwendolyn Brooks & Elizabeth Bishop

Join us for a workshop inspired by Niq James’ most recent workshop series featured ‘@niqjames’ on Instagram. Leading prompt: “what have you lost?”

lists:
1. things you have lost?
2. things you have let go of?
3. things you are forgetful of?
4. memories you share with lost things?
5. things you feel guilty about losing?
6. what have you forgiven yourself for losing?
7. things you are proud of letting go?

prompt:
1. write a poem honoring a lost thing.
2. write a celebration poem for letting something go.

poems featured in this episode:

“the mother” by Gwendolyn Brooks (as found in Selected Poems, 1963.) (audio reading courtesy of @poetryfoundation)

“One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop (as found in the Complete Poems 1926-1979)

#whatsyourthotjuice

Apr 16, 202038:08

Social Listening Edition | Poetry Workshop featuring poems by Lucille Clifton & Marcus Jackson

Join us for a check in and writing session in honor of “Easter Sunday Dinner.” lists: 1. list of comfort foods/drinks/treats? 2. who do these dishes belong to? who are the chefs/makers of your family? 3. who are the characters of your family partaking in these homemade fixing 4. feelings/memories connected with these homemade fixings? prompts: write a poem for the prepping of one of your favorite homemade fixings? write an ode to one of your favorite homemade fixings? poems heard in this episode: “cutting greens” by Lucille Clifton (as found in The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton; reprinted & republished by BOA Editions, Ltd. 1987/2015) (audio reading courtesy of Poetry Foundation, read by Lucille Clifton) “Ode to Kool-Aid” by Marcus Jackson (as found in Neighborhood Register; Cavankerry Press, 2011) #whatsyourthotjuice

Apr 12, 202030:10

Social Listening Edition | Poetry Workshop featuring poems by Nate Marshall & Chuck Roberts

Join us for a check in and writing session.

lists:
1. things you have always been curious about the beginning of?
2. things of your home/neighborhood that have always been there?
3. rituals/traditions of where you’re from?
4. myths/tales/urban legends from your upbringing?
5. things you love and are very familiar with?

prompts: write a genesis poem or an origin story.

poems heard in this episode:
“prelude” by Nate Marshall (as found in Wild Hundreds; published by University of Pittsburg Press, 2015)
“My House” performed by Chuck Roberts (by Rhythm Controll, 1987)

Apr 09, 202033:24

Social Listening Edition | Poetry Workshop featuring poems by Dr. Eve L. Ewing & Morgan Parker

Join us for a check in and writing session.

1. what parts of home make you feel connected to the world?
2. how do you prepare yourself at home?
3. what are some rituals/daily actions you have been doing?
4. who does your home protect you from?
5. what parts of the world do you keep outside of your home?
6. what parts of your home are you ready to explore?

prompts:
write a conjuring for yourself/blessing to come/your home.
write a portrait of yourself as a body of land/your home.

poems heard in this episode:
“what I mean when I say I’m sharpening my oyster knife” by Eve L. Ewing (as found in Electric Arches; published by Haymarket Books 2017.)

“Let Me Handle My Business, Damn” by Morgan Parker (as found in There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé; published by Tin House Books 2017.)

Apr 05, 202048:22

Kenn & Onyx | Community, trans relationships, and fucking the binary

“Kenn is a bad bitch.”
“Onyx uses they/them and believes knee grows are the best.”
#whatsyourthotjuice

Mar 12, 202001:30:07

MFnMelo | Body positivity, cooking as a form of romance, and how to make sure ‘everybody eats’

MFnMelo, also known as “Muhfuckin, if ya nasty!”, is a Westside artist, apart of the rap collective Pivot Gang! Tho he’s most known for his way with words, he is also the self proclaimed “Uncle Daddy” due to his hand in raising his nephew. Either rapping or taking care of those around him, there’s no doubt “Everybody Eats!”

#whatsyourthotjuice

Feb 27, 202001:06:12

Ace da Vinci | What dat ‘mouf’ do? Making one cum from head, and dating a sex worker

“Ace da Vinci. #SevenDayHigh. SmartMouf Ent. HEAVYYY!”

#whatsyourthotjuice

Feb 13, 202056:29

richienough | From country boy to city man, the journey of a transplant, and the queer spectrum

“From the 7-5 to the Westside, richienough is a singin, rappin, writin, healin, queerin Black man. Here to make you feel your worth and show ya teeth, richienough is shovin through excuse him, please.”

#whatsyourthotjuice

Dec 19, 201901:38:38

E’mon Lauren | Issa wrap season 1! A recap of a full year, with the original hoodwife, and special thanks

"E’mon Lauren is the creator and host of “The Real Hoodwives of Chicago”. She is author of “COMMANDO” and was titled Chicago’s first Youth Poet Laureate. Reaching her Jordan year and 1 year anniversary of her podcast, she continues to bless this spicy city, with all her saucy ways."
#whatsyourthotjuice

Nov 07, 201951:16

Matt Muse & femdot. | Health care, dating a dark skin man, and our fans

“Matt Muse, a rapper & producer from Chicago. Released his debut album Love & Nappyness, on August 9, 2019.” “[fem]dot.dilla.delacreme. writer by nature, rapper by craft.” #whatsyourthotjuice

Oct 24, 201956:07

Toaster | Fingering, the many multitudes of an artist, and jokes that just aren’t funny anymore

“Toaster is taller than your daddy.”

#whatsyourthotjuice

Oct 10, 201901:10:35

Shawnee Dez | Our first times, comfortability, and branding

Shawnee Dez aka Auntie Ladybug, is a singer/songwriter, youth worker, and multi-dimensional creative. She hones all the tools in her toolkit to prove that niggas is and have always been, dynamic.

#whatsyourthotjuice

Sep 26, 201947:29

Akenya | The nuisances of gender and sex identity, masturbation, and cancel culture

Akenya is a multi-genre singer, pianist, composer, and arranger from Chicago. She has been featured on many of the city’s leading artists from Chance the Rapper to Mavis Staples. She is currently working on her first full length project, “Moon in the 4th”.

#whatsyourthotjuice

Sep 12, 201901:03:45

greenSLLIME | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB with EatTheBootyGang and its history, costume role play, and can you fuck anything

"greenSLLIME got money. greenSLLIME got weed."
#whatsyourthotjuice

Aug 29, 201901:18:58

Loona Dae | Polyamory, what romance makes us hot, and how to make a ‘hoodwife’ happy

“Loona Dae” Parks is a singer/songwriter, producer hailing from St. Louis (no Missouri because they don’t really claim Missouri, but you get it). Since starting her journey in Chicago in 2010, this midwest transplant has garnered quite the resume from singing with Chicago gospel mass choir to being front lady for an all-girl band, to traveling as a background vocalist. Dae started her solo journey in 2016 with her first, self-produced EP “Phases” and recently followed up with her latest offering “Moonflower”.
#whatsyourthotjuice

Aug 15, 201901:12:57

Ambi Lyrics | Having a type, male-dominated industries, and loves we don't wanna lose

“Ambi Lyrics is a Gemini with a sex drive & picky tastebuds. She’s just tryna get money with her woodle, while they fuck all over the world, as she falls asleep on her booty cheeks. Oh yea, she’ll eat everything if shorty vegan.”

Aug 01, 201901:32:20

Raych Jackson | Dating your friends' exes, ageism, and birth control myths

“Raych Jackson is a writer, educator, performer and ass connoisseur from Chicago. From hilarious pieces about masturbation to satire on menstruation, Raych sees humor in the awkward times. Her debut collection of poetry Even the Saints Audition is forthcoming from Button Poetry. She is the cofounder of Big Kid Slam, a monthly adult poetry slam with nostalgic fun and prizes. You can catch her around Chicago trying to convince people to get their ass ate just ONCE.”
#whatsyourthotjuice

Jul 18, 201901:48:10

Vicki Street | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB and squirting, content creation, and how the streets be talking

”Affectionally known as the Voice of the Streets—Vicki Street is an emcee, DJ, content creator and personality extraordinaire. Voted Class Clown in high school and Best Host during college—it’s no wonder why the streets love her. Stay tuned for @TheVickiStreetShow coming this summer.”
#whatsyourthotjuice

Jul 04, 201901:05:39

Demi Christi | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB with a networking woman, self-love, and our presumptions about dicks

"Demi Christi is a Painter/ Photographer from the South Side of Chicago. She believes, as an artist, it is our responsibility to create societies' collective memory. Demi isn’t really a drinker, but on occasion, her "thot juice" is anything dark. She usually prefers beer."
#whatsyourthotjuice

Jun 20, 201901:07:13

L11 | How a ‘hoodwife’ make money from the crib? "Good Pussy Energy", and threesomes we might join

"Nothing is more important to L11 than merging sex positivity, empowerment , and bad bitch motivation in her music and everyday life. Producing, engineering and mastering, and working for herself has really taught her the essence of Good Pussy Energy."
#whatsyourthotjuice

Jun 06, 201901:07:45

ThoughtPoet | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB with our influences and inspirations, nudism, and on-scene dating

"ThoughtPoet is a photographer and writer from the Chatham and Burnside area. His photos show melancholy, and—above all—his love for the black and brown people of Chicago and beyond."
#whatsyourthotjuice

May 23, 201901:19:06

Passion Thirteen (ft. JAPANTAN Co. gang) | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB with hella Scorpios, fashion design, and being in love

"Creative plug. Xavier’s OG. Muse. Probably your favorites' favorite. Or your haters' most hated."
#whatsyouthotjuice

May 09, 201901:19:33

Shannon Matesky | Self care tactics and magic, the world of cabaret, and being pro-choice

“Shannon Matesky is an actress, writer, director, producer & BEAST!” #whatsyourthotjuice

Apr 25, 201901:20:26

Chi Blu | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB and platonic love, fatherhood dating, and fuck boys VS fuck niggas

“Chi Blu is from the Englewood side of Chicago. Gender pronouns he/him/joe/folks. Englewood bred. Teaching Artist, Performance Artist, Creative Artist. Pull out game weak asf. Buy him a dominos pizza and he going going!”
#whatsyourthotjuice

Apr 12, 201901:19:28

Frsh Waters & Kahrion | The powers that be.. head, hood, and Hennessy

“Kahrion is 23 from the west side of the city. a young hustler coming up on an independent grind making real music & culture.” *newest project drops tonight!* “Jimmy Hood (Frsh Waters) is a westside cat rapper/poet. 6pc wing dinner typa nigga.” #whatsyourthotjuice

Mar 29, 201901:52:43

J Bambii | First time going #LIVEFROMTHECRIB, with good energy, love, and retrogrades that try to hold us down

" Jasmine A Barber, also known as the rapper J Bambii, is an artist, educator, tarot reader, and cartoon lover from the Southside of Chicago. She is the founder and creator of the Brown Skin Lady Show & the community healing initiative known as Come Together. Jasmine has also released a rap tape called "RETROGRADE" under her alias, and she is currently working on more community centered events." #whatsyourthotjuice

Mar 14, 201901:37:30

The Real Hoodwives of Chicago

By E'mon Lauren (Black)

Available on

Benji Has Nothing But Hart!

The Real Hoodwives of ChicagoJun 10, 2021

theMIND Gives us Much to Think About

Rich Robbins is so 'Soft & Tender'

Jamila Woods and Season 4's Legacy!

Issa Hoodwife Birthday : LIVE IN FRONT OF A STUDIO AUDIENCE | Hoodwives at Home: ep5

David Blair II Blesses the House

Retrograde Don't Fuck with Us | Hoodwives at Home : ep4 ft. Jaz Starr

On the Road Again | Hoodwives at Home: ep3

Elton Aura on Big Energy

Daniel Kyri Sets the Set on Fire!

Home is Where the Heart Is? | Hoodwives at Home: ep2

Max and the Mushroom

Welcome to Haus of Hoodwives | Hoodwives at Home: ep1

Niq James: Our O.G. Hoodwife

Queen Jezabelle Moscow Quotes Gia

Benji Has Nothing But Hart!

L.A. Van Gogh Loves the Ladies

SomberTones Wears The Straps!

Mo G Leave You Wanting Mo'

Drea the Vibe Dealer : Priestess of Vibrations

#FREEMOHAWK & Furries

Qari for Season 3 Debut!

Social Listening Edition | Poetry Workshop featuring poems by Gwendolyn Brooks & Elizabeth Bishop

Social Listening Edition | Poetry Workshop featuring poems by Lucille Clifton & Marcus Jackson

Social Listening Edition | Poetry Workshop featuring poems by Nate Marshall & Chuck Roberts

Social Listening Edition | Poetry Workshop featuring poems by Dr. Eve L. Ewing & Morgan Parker

Kenn & Onyx | Community, trans relationships, and fucking the binary

MFnMelo | Body positivity, cooking as a form of romance, and how to make sure ‘everybody eats’

Ace da Vinci | What dat ‘mouf’ do? Making one cum from head, and dating a sex worker

richienough | From country boy to city man, the journey of a transplant, and the queer spectrum

E’mon Lauren | Issa wrap season 1! A recap of a full year, with the original hoodwife, and special thanks

Matt Muse & femdot. | Health care, dating a dark skin man, and our fans

Toaster | Fingering, the many multitudes of an artist, and jokes that just aren’t funny anymore

Shawnee Dez | Our first times, comfortability, and branding

Akenya | The nuisances of gender and sex identity, masturbation, and cancel culture

greenSLLIME | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB with EatTheBootyGang and its history, costume role play, and can you fuck anything

Loona Dae | Polyamory, what romance makes us hot, and how to make a ‘hoodwife’ happy

Ambi Lyrics | Having a type, male-dominated industries, and loves we don't wanna lose

Raych Jackson | Dating your friends' exes, ageism, and birth control myths

Vicki Street | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB and squirting, content creation, and how the streets be talking

Demi Christi | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB with a networking woman, self-love, and our presumptions about dicks

L11 | How a ‘hoodwife’ make money from the crib? "Good Pussy Energy", and threesomes we might join

ThoughtPoet | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB with our influences and inspirations, nudism, and on-scene dating

Passion Thirteen (ft. JAPANTAN Co. gang) | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB with hella Scorpios, fashion design, and being in love

Shannon Matesky | Self care tactics and magic, the world of cabaret, and being pro-choice

Chi Blu | #LIVEFROMTHECRIB and platonic love, fatherhood dating, and fuck boys VS fuck niggas

Frsh Waters & Kahrion | The powers that be.. head, hood, and Hennessy

J Bambii | First time going #LIVEFROMTHECRIB, with good energy, love, and retrogrades that try to hold us down

DJ Ca$hera | Valentine's Day for a DJ, labels, and porn

Jesse 5000k | The alien prince on body hair, fetishes, and safe sex

Niq & Kush Thompson | Thot juices, interracial dating, and what's a ‘hoodwife’