Does having Boyfriend = Embarrassing?That’s the question Chante Joseph posed in her ⁠Vogue article⁠ but the piece itself doesn’t live up to the title. SouleQueen and Madnyx sit down with Hyacinth to talk about why the article feels grammatically off, hard to read, and why it misses the mark on what the title promises. We break down what Chante is trying to say, how the message gets lost in the writing, and how the article still went viral despite not fully delivering on its main idea.

Boyfriend = Embarrassing?
That’s the question Chante Joseph posed in her Vogue article but the piece itself doesn’t live up to the title. SouleQueen and Madnyx sit down with Hyacinth to talk about why the article feels grammatically off, hard to read, and why it misses the mark on what the title promises. We break down what Chante is trying to say, how the message gets lost in the writing, and how the article still went viral despite not fully delivering on its main idea.

Welcome to the very first episode of Long Distant Voicemail (LDV) a brand new segment on Unapologeric Energy with your host, SoulQueen .

In this episode, I’m joined by my amazing friend Chairty, and together we’re just two Black women having an honest, soulful conversation about what it means to love yourself out loud. We talk about self-dating, buying gifts for yourself, and embracing the power of being a little selfish in the best way possible.

This isn’t just a chat; it’s a reminder that taking time for you isn’t lonely, it’s revolutionary. So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and listen in on this heartfelt voicemail between friends—because sometimes, the message you need to hear is your own.

In this final part of our Love Island breakdown, we dive into the season finale and everything that came after. We kick things off with the ultimate couple the Vancarthens (aka Orlandra and Nic) and share our hopes that their relationship stays strong despite all the noise from fans and the internet. We also unpack the weird obsession with knowing every detail of celebrities’ personal lives, and how taking their brand too far can sometimes backfire.

From there, Madnyx shares thoughts on how the season wrapped up, telling Soulqueen, how everything led us to this wild ending. It’s been a crazy yall, but we’ve finally made it.

Part 2 of the Love Island madness! Madnyx tells Soulqueen about the aftermath of the drama with Jeramie, Huda’s “Heart Rate” challenge, and how she still doesn’t see that she is the bully and the problem—from trying to take her own friends’ men to causing a divide, yet still playing the so-called victim. Somehow, she hasn’t been kicked off the show, even though it’s clear she’s the one causing chaos.

On top of that, we dive into all the drama between the guys and girls during this time. Stay tuned for the reunion, Ace’s interview breakdown, and how it really shows that, as a Black woman in this world, there’s often no one in your corner. We also talk about the anti-Blackness that runs deep in this show—and in the fanbase around Huda and others.

Unapologetic Energy, MadNyx gives SoulQueen the rundown on the messy villa vibes of Love Island. From Huda’s whirlwind relationship with Jeramie to the red flags of control, manipulation, and straight-up narcissism — we’re unpacking it all.

We talk about how Huda’s behavior showed not just toxicity, but also shades of anti-Blackness, and why her and Jeramie’s relationship was doomed from the jump. (Y’all, they only knew each other for a week ).

Reality TV might be entertaining, but it also reflects real-life patterns of unhealthy love, possessiveness, and emotional messiness. And trust — neither Huda nor Jeramie are coming out of this looking okay.

Press play. Stay real. Be unapologetic.

MadNyx & SoulQueen get real about celebrity culture and the messy ways it plays out in the music industry. From Nicki Minaj to Azealia Banks, we talk about how some artists treat other Black women in music — and how their fans often ignore or excuse harmful behavior.

We also dig into the blissful ignorance of fandoms, the constant pushing of certain artists while others are sidelined, and the uncomfortable truth about how anti-Blackness can hide beneath the glitter of stan culture.

If you’ve ever side-eyed a fan war on Twitter, or wondered why “protecting your fave” sometimes means silencing Black women, this one’s for you.

Press play. Stay real. Be unapologetic.

In this chill catch-up episode, we’re talking everything from post-apocalyptic chaos in The Walking Dead and The Last of Us, to why Nyx can’t stand most characters—but is somehow loving Berleezy’s gameplay. We also get into reality TV (yes, Love Island), and how seeing Black women on screen is the only reason we’re tuning in. Between school, car trouble, and just trying to stay afloat, the world is doing the most—but we’re here to laugh through it, vent a little, and share what’s been keeping us sane (or driving us crazy). It’s messy, it’s honest, it’s us.