B4Nine Podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsEver wanted to know what would happen when you mix a fashion-forward, multi-talented, creative millennial from Maryland with Louisiana, Mississippi and Trinidadian roots with a witty, Black, same-gender-loving, intellectually arrogant (at times) preacher from Atlanta?! Listen and find out! Join the conversation at B4Nine.
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Episodes
Ep 11: Rapid Fire
March 13, 2023 06:04 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MBIn the final recorded episode of season 3, Ashli and Mashaun do a final game of Nine Questions and then test one another gospel music chops with a round of Lyrically Correct — the Gospel Music Edition.
Ep 10: "Sing Yo Song Baby"
March 06, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 33.8 MBThis ENTIRE episode is a vamp! It may also be our shortest episode to date — or not. Ashli and Mashaun discuss milestones, life journeys, and of course a little laughter and playfulness as they wind down season 3!
Ep 9: "That Tracks..."
February 27, 2023 09:04 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOf course, Ashli and Mashaun discuss and recap the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. The episode begins with the two talking about their favorite moments and ends with the topic everyone was talking about once the night was done. Take a listen!
Ep 8: New York, New York
February 20, 2023 10:58 - 43 minutes - 36.4 MBAshli and Mashaun start the episode by talking about Ashli’s travels…once again. This time, her return trips to the Big Apple aka New York City. We learn about what the experiences have been like for her as she embarks upon her creative journey. The two end the episode talking about the reality show that is American politics.
Ep 7: "You're Hetero Adjacent"
February 13, 2023 10:15 - 41 minutes - 37.4 MBWe tried, but this episode is all over the place. Ashli and Mashaun talk about everything from what they like to watch on TikTok and the state of Black male podcasting to the Golden Globes and Ryan Murphy.
Ep 6: "I Am Your Ally"
February 06, 2023 10:55 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBNow that the mid-season break is over, Ashli and Mashaun return to discuss what they have been watching before they get into a deep conversation about Megan the Stallion, Drake, and Black woman and Black trans woman allyship!
Bonus Holiday Episode: Give Thanks
December 26, 2022 11:53 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBAshli and Mashaun join their friends over at Queue Points Podcast to share what they are most thankful for…and to talk a little music!
Ep 5: Chicken Clucks and Shackles
December 19, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 48.6 MBFrom keto to juicing, Ashli and Mashaun share their health journeys and body image issues before discussing their nude beach journeys. And babay, what a journey it has been!
Ep 4: C'mon Tetanus
December 12, 2022 11:12 - 57 minutes - 50.2 MBA while back, Mashaun upset a few people when he shared how he felt about 90s sitcoms, like Martin. Ashli felt this needed to be discussed! They start the episode sharing some of their fave 90s sitcoms and SOME KIND OF WAY end up talking about the one Mashaun calls, #shewhoshallnotbenamed.
Ep 3: "They Did That!"
December 05, 2022 16:08 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBThis summer, there was one movie that caused a lot of…discourse — Honk for Jesus Save Your Soul. So, Ashli and Mashaun, along with a friend of the podcast, Randle Eichelberger, discuss the critically acclaimed film. Ashli also shares how the film inspires her own endeavors and what the movie brings up for her personally.
Ep 2: Nine + 1
November 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBAshli and Mashaun play everyone’s favorite, but this time we promise it’s not so raunchy and scandalous! NINE QUESTIONS — plus one!!!
Ep 1: It's Been a Long Time...
November 21, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 42.5 MBSoooooo much has happened AND changed since season 2. Ashli and Mashaun spend episode one playing catch up AND premiering new theme music! We’ve missed you guys!
Season 3: WE BACK!
November 10, 2022 16:15 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBAshli and Mashaun are back for season 3 of B4Nine The Podcast!
Ep 19: Fan Faves: Kid Like to Play
June 08, 2020 09:28 - 46 minutes - 40.8 MBIn the season 2 finale, Ashli and Mashaun invite a few listeners (who also happen to be their friends), to discuss why they support B4Nine Podcast, their favorite and least favorite episodes, and what they would like to hear when the podcast returns for season 3.
Ep 18: Tom is a Good White Man's Name
June 01, 2020 08:34 - 51 minutes - 43 MBIn the wake of another Black body being executed at the hands of police officers, Ashli and Mashaun share their feelings regarding issues of police brutality in America. In the second segment, they reflect on their favorite episodes of season 2 and share news of how they will wrap up the season.
Ep 17: Why You Gotta Be So Insecure?
May 25, 2020 07:32 - 40 minutes - 34.7 MBIt is clear, Mashaun and Ashli are BOTH #teamissa. The co-hosts do a recap of the most recent episodes of Insecure. They both provide their predictions for the season finale as well as the storyline for the newly renewed season of the show.
Ep 16: You Said You Like Blue...
May 18, 2020 08:35 - 50 minutes - 43 MBAshli and Mashaun invited two of their good friends to the podcast for the very first time. From their adventures in quarantine dating and the issues they have had to overcome, to cooking, dancing, and baking as a means of getting by in the midst of the pandemic, they touch upon their experiences in the midst of laughing and cutting up as only they know how.
Ep 15: This Doo Doo Head
May 11, 2020 09:10 - 37 minutes - 31.7 MBOn this episode of B4Nine, Ashli and Mashaun discuss the #imaprize post, sharing how the post of the young man who recently received his JD proves to be problematic for the both of them from their unique and individual perspectives. Ashli also has Mashaun share the results of the Apology Language Quiz she and her friends/family took recently.
Ep 14: Masks on Masks on Masks
May 04, 2020 09:30 - 33 minutes - 29.1 MBAshli and Mashaun provide updates on the new things they have taken on in the midst of the pandemic. Mashaun talks about his new title in ministry and Ashli shares how she has used her fashion design experience in the midst of COVID-19.
Ep 13: Who is At My Door?
April 27, 2020 08:49 - 52 minutes - 44.9 MBNo, it is not another Insecure recap episode, no matter how it may sound in the beginning. This time Ashli and Mashaun recap the IG Live battle of Babyface and Teddy Riley before they launch into another round of your fave — NINE QUESTIONS!
Ep 12: That Missionary Always Be Hittin'
April 20, 2020 08:47 - 37 minutes - 31.8 MBWhile still “quarantined,” Ashli and Mashaun review episode 1 season 4 of Insecure and their feelings about not only the episode but also the characters’ storylines so far. They also react to Joe Biden being the presumptive nominee for the Democratic presidential nomination and Mashaun’s predictions on who will be his pick for vice president.
Ep 11: WHat's Really Goin on (Titties on Screens)?
April 13, 2020 08:19 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBTalking? Dating? Hooking up? Is there a difference? Well, according to Ashli and Brett Gray, there is — so we discuss. Ashli and Mashaun also discuss the very public declaration by rapper, Da Brat, and the passing of civil rights legend, Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery.
Ep 11: What's Really Goin on (Titties on Screens)?
April 13, 2020 08:19 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBTalking? Dating? Hooking up? Is there a difference? Well, according to Ashli and Brett Gray, there is — so we discuss. Ashli and Mashaun also discuss the very public declaration by rapper, Da Brat, and the passing of civil rights legend, Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery.
Ep 11: Cyber Tit Pics
April 13, 2020 08:19 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBTalking? Dating? Hooking up? Is there a difference? Well, according to Ashli and Brett Gray, there is — so we discuss. Ashli and Mashaun also discuss the very public declaration by rapper, Da Brat, and the passing of civil rights legend, Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery.
Ep 10: Hold It
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBFor some reason, Ashli felt the need to drudge up a past experience of dating someone with three kids. So, we did. Mashaun also had something to say about people claiming to be “for the culture,” but excluding others of the culture from the culture. Check out his Unpopular Opinion on Blackness.
Ep 9: That's Ja-quez!
March 30, 2020 09:16 - 32 minutes - 28.3 MBIn true Ashli fashion, she attempts to school Mashaun on how to pronounce…actually, listen all the way through and you will find out. Before that, the two discuss Black hair, most specifically locs, and Mashaun’s experiences years ago with a job who wanted him to cut his. Ashli also triggers Mashaun by suggesting that locs on non-Blacks should be permissible. And then there is Jacques, or as Ashli likes to put it, Ja-quez!
Ep 8: Everybody Gotta Doo Doo
March 23, 2020 07:30 - 37 minutes - 33.6 MBAs the globe reacts to COVID-19 aka coronavirus, Ashli and Mashaun share their concerns and thoughts over people’s reactions and how the larger society has gone into full panic mode. Ashli then seeks Mashaun’s perspectives regarding Carlton and Diamond and the Netlfix hit, Love is Blind.
Ep 7: Lynch Mobs and Family Trees
March 16, 2020 08:58 - 51 minutes - 44.8 MBNow that both Ashli and Mashaun have had a chance to visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and share their experiences. Ashli also basks in the reality that she has followed in the footsteps of Micheal B. Jordan. They also share their experiences of tracing their family trees and are waiting on Henry Louis Gates to invite them on his show, Know Your Roots.
Ep 6: Not That Ass
March 09, 2020 08:46 - 39 minutes - 34.3 MBPower, Sex Education, The Masked Singer — Ashli and Mashaun follow-up on the television shows they have added to their lists since season 1. In the second segment, they talk about goal setting and share a little about the projects they are invested in completing in 2020.
Ep 5: Big Thighs Save Lives
March 02, 2020 09:27 - 41 minutes - 36.3 MBWhy does the inside of Ashli’s booty hurt? This week we talk about Black Girl Keto and Ashli’s journey to weight loss. We also discuss the realities of being present, struggling with self-care and healthy choices.
Ep 4: And the Category is...
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 37.2 MBAshli and Mashaun give it a go on a new game called The Rules of Life and then pay homage to the movie classic, To Wong Foo: Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar and how it laid the foundation for today's Pose!
Ep 3: N-word What?!
February 17, 2020 09:57 - 34 minutes - 30 MBLast season SEVERAL people commented on Ashli's incessant use of the "n-word." So, in true B4Nine fashion, we discuss and share a few examples of conversations had with listeners about the "issue." We also take a little time to discuss the 2020 election and some of the candidates vying for the Democratic Presidential Candidate nomination.
Ep 2: Self-Control and Sexual Assault
February 10, 2020 06:13 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MBAshli and Mashaun tackle two rather important topics rarely discussed publicly -- self-control and sexual assault. Ashli shares her reasons for starting out 2020 fasting in order to strengthen her self-control. Mashaun shares his experiences of being sexually assaulted as a teen.
Ep 1: Who You Callin' a B*cth?!
February 03, 2020 09:10 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MBAshli and Mashaun are back with season 2 of B4Nine Podcast! In this episode, they reflect on the journey to season 1 before launching into another round of nine questions — and the responses are HILARIOUS!!
Bonus: RIP Kobe
January 28, 2020 13:36 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBFormer Los Angeles Laker, Kobe Bryant, and his daughter Gigi were among those killed in a tragic helicopter accident Sunday, Jan. 26 in Calabasas, California. Ashli and Mashaun react to the news and offer their condolences to those mourning in this bonus episode.
Season 2: We Back!!
January 27, 2020 10:45 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBIn this next season, SEASON TWO, Ashli and Mashaun are back with a new batch of conversations from sex (again), to faith (again), to sexuality, identity, and even a little bit about politics. And there is a new game they want to introduce their listeners to…so check us out! Season 2 of B4Nine Podcast.
Ep 12: That's All Folks (For Now)
December 16, 2019 05:03 - 40 minutes - 51.9 MBWhat's bringing you joy? Ashli and Mashaun talk about the importance of cultivating joy and the role creativity plays in their joy. They also talk a little about mindfulness, discomfort, and finding peace with the unknown. It is the final episode (possibly) of the first season of B4Nine Podcast.
Ep 11: What is the "Universe?!"
December 09, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 37.7 MBAshli and Mashaun delve into a commonly avoided conversation -- Jesus, God, and the Universe. Did Jesus really exist? Why do people say "the universe" instead of God, when they really mean God? Is the universe close or beyond? Then they discuss the role of corn flakes in self-gratification. Yes, a lot is happening in this episode.
Ep 10: Handjobs on the Side
December 02, 2019 05:52 - 33 minutes - 43.4 MBFinally, the listeners get to know THE REAL Ashli at the beginning of the episode. Episode 10 is recorded live from the Phillip Rush Center in Atlanta and discusses the NFL player who recently disclosed his bisexual identity, the NFL, the importance of Black institutions, and the issues that bi-sexual identifying individuals face within the LGBTQIA community.
Ep 9: Black Mental Health (Adventures in Therapy)
November 25, 2019 05:47 - 30 minutes - 26.4 MBPiggybacking off of previous episodes and the "topics Black folk SHOULD be discussing," Mashaun decides to share his experiences with therapy in response to a few of Ashli's PROBING questions!
Ep 8: What Are You Watching?
November 18, 2019 05:05 - 35 minutes - 31 MBHistorically, it has been called the “idiot box,” but they can’t help it! Ashli and Mashaun both watch a lot of TV. Interested in what they are watching? Find out what they are binging. The two also share their visions, dreams, hopes, and desires for B4Nine and why they are doing this show.
Ep 7: No New Friends!
November 11, 2019 05:22 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBA post on IG by a woman who shares that she and her husband cannot be friends with single individuals of the opposite sex sets off a conversation about relationships and friendships. Mashaun also reflects on an article on the topic of love, compromise, and acceptance.
Ep 6: First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes...a Baby?!
November 04, 2019 05:13 - 34 minutes - 30.7 MBNow that Mashaun and Elvis have the house, everyone is asking, "When are ya'll going to have a baby;" which is frustrating to Mashaun...so they discuss it. The hosts also play another round of nine questions and Ashli expounds on her love affair with Michael B. Jordan! (Hey Mike, hope you're listening)
Ep 5: Where the Hot Girls, Hot Boys?
October 28, 2019 04:05 - 31 minutes - 27.3 MBMashaun and Elvis (that's his husband) are buying a house -- their very first house together, so of course, Mashaun is telling Ashli all about it. Ashli is fed up with the summer, but not because of the weather -- not entirely. Ashli is over hot boy/hot girl summer.
Ep 4: It's All about Race
October 21, 2019 04:58 - 34 minutes - 44.2 MBAshli travels abroad and returns trying to show off her LIMITED French skills before sharing her experiences of being a Black woman with American roots on the other side of the pond. They also discuss the importance of learning from diversity and problems with homogenous environments.
Ep 3: Strip Clubs and Reparations
October 14, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 30.3 MBAshli and Mashaun discuss Black men and sexuality as they recap season 5, episode 1 of Black Mirror before getting into topics Black folks SHOULD be talking about. Mashaun also shares his experiences of planning a hetero bachelor party and explores the parallels between strip clubs and reparations.
Ep 2: Riddle Me This...
October 07, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 34.7 MBOn this episode of B4Nine, Ashli and Mashaun discuss the monetization of pride, Ashli’s ten year anniversary since moving to Atlanta, and Mashaun’s Unpopular Opinion of comfort and acceptance.
Ep1: Getting to Know All About You!
October 07, 2019 04:05 - 33 minutes - 29.1 MBInstead of 21 questions, Ashli and Mashaun play 9 questions. But, it's not completely ALL fun and games. Ashli shares her Unpopular Opinion (90-day rules) and we discuss celibacy as a choice in the season opener!
B4Nine Introduction
October 07, 2019 04:00 - 1.09 MBTogether Ashli and Mashaun are the hosts of B4Nine the Podcast. What is B4Nine? It is an experience between two creatives where they discuss a plethora of topics. Join the conversation!
Season 1 Trailer
September 18, 2019 19:43 - 47 seconds - 1.11 MBWelcome to B4Nine Podcast where Ashli and Mashaun tackle subjects from dating to faith to “pop culture.” Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts.