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Hosted By Edmonson of the E.L.E. Code and Tarik Daniels aka Mistertelltales What Works For Us is a black queer conversational podcast show hosted by Mental Health Advocate and Black Queer Activist/Author Tarik Daniels and Fashion Blogger and Lifestyle Enthusiast Eric Edmonson. They bring their personal passions to each episode as best friends discussing all things black and queer. Each episode is an open and candid conversation about the hosts' life experiences with a focus on mental health, lifestyle, fashion, relationships, and social injustices. "We taking back our CULTURE yall!"

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United States

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Hosted By Edmonson of the E.L.E. Code and Tarik Daniels aka Mistertelltales What Works For Us is a black queer conversational podcast show hosted by Mental Health Advocate and Black Queer Activist/Author Tarik Daniels and Fashion Blogger and Lifestyle Enthusiast Eric Edmonson. They bring their personal passions to each episode as best friends discussing all things black and queer. Each episode is an open and candid conversation about the hosts' life experiences with a focus on mental health, lifestyle, fashion, relationships, and social injustices. "We taking back our CULTURE yall!"

Language:

English


Episodes
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75: Episode 75-Do You Really Like Men?

2/20/2024
Whaddup Doe! Edmonson and Mistertelltales are back with a juicy one. One this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales dive into the topic of what's masculine and what's feminine. What are the things about a man that we like? My man, My man, My man! Trust us, this is one episode you don’t want to keep to yourself! #MyManMyMan #PodcastPreview #ILikeMen” #wwfupodcast Follow, like, and comment on the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the show on all social media at What Works For Us Podcast.

Duration:01:27:34

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74: Episode 74-To Blast or Not to Blast!

2/8/2024
Hold onto your headphones folks, because after three years away Edmonson and Mistertelltales is back with a juicy one. Ever heard of Gail Lewis from #TikTok? The Innanets been talking! One this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltlaes are locking horns over this trending topic, to blast or not to blast your cheating ex? They dive into the messy, the gritty, and the downright laughable strategies for dealing with disrespect and infidelity. Do you air your dirty laundry for the world to see, or do you zip it up and throw away the key? Tune in to find out and get your daily dose of giggles and gasps. Trust us, this is one episode you don’t want to keep to yourself! #CheatingEx #PodcastPreview #ToBlastOrNotToBlast” #wwfupodcast Follow, like, and comment on the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the show on all social media at What Works For Us Podcast.

Duration:01:19:21

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73: Episode 73-Would You Go Hungry For A Man?

7/19/2021
On this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales checks in the listeners about their personal lives and recent events. Edmonson brings a letter to the show that deals with a relationship where someone is going hungry to make their situation work. Join them on this episode for their version of Red Table Talk as we give lively commentary on the subject. Follow, like, and comment on the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the show on all social media at What Works For Us Podcast.

Duration:01:26:31

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72: Episode 72-Are We Back Outside Permanently?

7/5/2021
After taking sometime off as black and queer podcasters for Pride Month and Juneteenth, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is back with an all new show. On this episode they use their check ins to update the listeners about recent events and explore the topic on being back outside post pandemic. Don't forget to like, comment, and share wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us at What Works For Us across all social media platforms.

Duration:01:07:45

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71: Do Black People Take Mental Health Serious?

5/12/2021
On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson checks in with talking about all things #Verzuz with #Xscape and #SWV. They also discuss how black people respond to mental health in our community and the actions we take as black individuals in regards to our mental health. Join us for #mentalhealthactionday for Mental Health Awareness Month across all social media. Please don't forget to follow our pages at What Works For Us. Like, comment, and rate our show wherever you listen to podcasts.

Duration:01:13:54

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71: Episode 71-Do Black People Take Mental Health Serious?

5/12/2021
On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson checks in with talking about all things #Verzuz with #Xscape and #SWV. They also discuss how black people respond to mental health in our community and the actions we take as black individuals in regards to our mental health. Join us for #mentalhealthactionday for Mental Health Awareness Month across all social media. Please don't forget to follow our pages at What Works For Us. Like, comment, and rate our show wherever you listen to podcasts.

Duration:01:13:50

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70: Episode 70-What Is Your Mental Health Action Plan?

5/4/2021
On this new episode Mistertelltales checks in on his love of ballroom and the growth in the community as well as the FX Pose Premiere episode review. Eric focuses on pop culture updates highlighting #Saweetie latest performance or lack thereof. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and on this episode, they focus on things to move from awareness to action in regards to your mental health. Please like, comment, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on all social media platforms at What Works For Us.

Duration:01:28:50

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69: Episode 69-Should You Be Forced To Be Social At Work?

4/27/2021
On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson uses their check ins to discuss all things Oscars. Edmonson takes us through the highlights of the fashions, while MIstertelltales highlights the winners and snubs. This week's topic focuses on the pressure of being social at work. Please like, comment, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on all social media platform at What Works For Us.

Duration:01:25:00

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68: Episode 68- Are We All Just Average At Best?

4/20/2021
On this new episode, Edmonson is joined by our very own home girl, Kristin Dior as they check in around pop culture headlines. They also get into the topics around being so called "Average". Please like, comment, subscribe, and comment wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on social media at What Works For Us.

Duration:01:42:39

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67: Episode 67-What Black Gays Should Avoid in Their Twenties?

4/13/2021
On this new episode, MIstertelltales checks in about his recent binge of #realhousewivesofatlanta and his new home life. Edmonson discusses his new fashion video reels on IG. The both discuss a few things that black gays should avoid in their twenties. Just call this our Auntie Episode. Make sure you comment, like, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Like and follow the show at What Works For Us across all social media platforms. This episode is dedicated to the life of Daunte Wright, another black man taken away by the hands of the police. We need to defund and abolish police systems.

Duration:01:40:20

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66: Episode 66-Do you suppress your femininity?

4/6/2021
On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson give updates on their lives through their weekly check ins. They also discuss the trend of more femininity in mainstream visibility and being authentic. Topics around #lilpump nails and #liluzivert style comes to play in this conversation. Please like, comment & share wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on all social media platforms @ What Works For Us.

Duration:01:08:14

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65: Episode 65-Should We Stay/Play In Our Own Sandbox?

3/23/2021
On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is back with a spicy chat. Mistertelltales checks in about his recent experience with depression and his current mental health recovery. Edmonson leads the topic around folks in relationships and being with someone that shares the same values and morals as you, instead of getting with someone outside of your sandbox to play with. Conversations around the #derrickjaxn scandal and #saweetie and #quavo breaks up drives this juicy episode. Please like, comment, and share wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on social media at @what works for us!

Duration:01:36:59

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64: Episode 64- Royal or Extra Baggage?

3/9/2021
On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson checks in on their recent experiences around the Texas Winter Storm where Edmonson was without lights, water, and heat. After the recent Oprah interview with ex royals Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, they dive into the conversation on accepting your partners family and friends while being in the relationship. Do we really consider what extra baggage we are taking on entering a relationship? Please like, comment, and share this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on all social medial platforms @What Works For Us.

Duration:01:43:12

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63: Episode 63-Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness?

2/9/2021
On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson checks in for the week before going into a conversation around different topics on cleanliness. How clean do you keep your bedroom? Is a dirty car a deal breaker for dating? Check us out and like, subscribe, and comment wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us across social media at What Works For Us.

Duration:01:13:35

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62: Episode 62-Living With HIV, Part II

2/2/2021
On this episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales have their weekly check ins that includes Style Coaching updates and a part time relocation across country. This episode marks the one year anniversary of the original episode, Living with HIV and MIstertelltales gives us a yearly update as well as a discussion around medical mistrust in black communities. February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and Edmonson BDAY!!!!! Please like, comment, and follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us across social media at WHAT WORKS FOR US.

Duration:01:15:43

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61: Episode 61-Should I Pay Him Rent?

1/26/2021
On this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales recaps the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris before jumping into their weekly check ins. After reading a letter about a couple and their finances, both share their perspectives on relationships and money. Please like, share, and comment wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us across social media platforms @What Works For Us.

Duration:01:09:58

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60: Episode 60-Pop News or Snooze?

1/19/2021
On this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson breaks the normal format and recap the latest pop culture news of 2021 so far. Mistertelltales reviews several new black led movies and analyzes the Chris Stokes and Raz B scandal. Edmonson criticizes the new Sex and the City reboot and discusses the #bussit challenge queen Erica Banks. Follow, Comment, and Like our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on social media @What Works For Us.

Duration:01:31:43

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59: Episode 59- New Year or Same Shit?

1/12/2021
Happy New Year to all our listeners and supporters. On this season four opener, Mistertelltales and Edmonson check in on what they did during the holidays and 2021 insights and thoughts. With only 12 days into they new year, they reflect on recent events in Washington and the threat brewing on their black queer lives. Please like, comment, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on all social media @ WHAT WORKS FOR US. Welcome to the "21"

Duration:01:13:20

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58: Episode 58-Is WHITE rIght?

12/15/2020
On this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales have their weekly check in before diving into the conversation around colorism. Asking the question, "if white is right?, they discuss topics around internalize racism and being multi racial in black communities. Please like, comment, and share wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us at What Works For Us on all social media.

Duration:01:41:46

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57: Episode 57-You can TALK, but can you WALK?

12/8/2020
On this new episode, Mistertelltales checks in about his past week while Edmonson dives deep with sharing his journey towards his career path. He discusses what it means to embody your craft and becoming what you dream to be. They both share their top ten most listened albums of the year. Please like, share, and comment wherever you listen to podcast and follow What Work For Us across all social media platform.

Duration:01:29:35