Dead Ass with Khadeen and Devale Ellis
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13.4K ratingsLOVE, SEX, MARRIAGE and everything in between! Each week Khadeen and Devale Ellis spread love the Brooklyn way. Listen in as they reveal personal truths, share opinions and inspire us to level up in our own lives by giving some advice — but no matter what you hear they will always keep it 100. DEAD ASS!
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Episodes
Coming Soon…E4
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutesAfter 4 seasons of Devale begging Khadeen to have another baby, his wish is finally coming true. The Ellises are having another baby! The Eliises are sharing their hopes and dreams for #E4 and how they finally came to the decision to add one more to the Ellis gang. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Game Night! with Kid Fury
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourGame night is always a blast when the drinks are flowing and the laughs are growing. Khadeen and Devale try to replicate the game night vibes virtually with the always hilarious Kid Fury (The Read). The trio shares some of their deepest darkest secrets with a game night where nothing is Taboo. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Manifesting Greatness Kendall Kyndall & Crystal Renee’ Hayslett
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourDevale always says, “There is a delusional quality that all successful people have”, and that delusion is the vision that only they can see for themselves. The Ellises invited their friends, and fellow superstars Kendall Kyndall (Social Society) and Crystal Renee’ Hayslett (Sistas) to share the delusions they’ve had when reaching for their dreams. #DeadAss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
4-Page Letters featuring You!
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourIt’s time for Khadeen’s favorite part of Dead Ass - listener letters! And this time, the Ellises are answering your letters for the entire episode. Get ready to be shocked, perplexed, and nosey. Dead Ass! If you want to be featured as one of our listener letters, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Loyalty, Loyalty, Loyalty
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourRelationships that stand the test of time, also stand the tests of life and circumstances. After 10 years of marriage, the Ellises say that those tests are the measure of loyalty in relationships. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Let’s Play The Blame Game with Delena Zimmerman, LMFT
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourCulturally, quickly establishing who is at fault is our default response. But what does it really mean to hold ourselves and our partners accountable? Licensed marriage and Family Therapist, Delena Zimmerman is here to help the Ellises figure out who is really to blame. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
It’s A Thin Line Between Love & Hate
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourIs it possible to hate and love someone at the same time?? This week, the Ellises say YES! Khadeen and Devale share what irks and annoys them about each other. But what doesn’t kill them makes them stronger. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
If It’s Up, Then It’s Stuck
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourThe Ellises didn’t get to celebrate their 10 year anniversary with a vow renewal, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped celebrating their marriage. This week, Khadeen & Devale discuss what they want to take into the next 10 years of marriage. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Ownership & Legacy
April 28, 2021 16:26 - 53 minutesThe Ellises bought a new home! And while they celebrate their win, the challenges Black people face when it comes to homeownership are real and perpetuate the racial wealth gap in America. This week, Khadeen & Devale tell you the ins and outs of what it took to buy a new home during the pandemic. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Heaux Tales
April 21, 2021 07:53 - 1 hourWhen it comes to single men and women, the double standard is real. A man is a pimp when he’s sewing his royal oats, but a woman is a hoe if she’s dating around. Khadeen & Devale debate the relevance of heaux tales. #DeadAss Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Have Another Baby….Maybe?
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutesThe Ellises only disagree on 1 thing – whether to have another a baby! But this week, Devale thinks he has the answers to convince Khadeen once and for all. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Lori Harvey Me
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutesArguably the most eligible bachelorette, Lori Harvey has been getting a lot of backlash about her dating habits. But is she wrong for being courted? Khadeen and Devale discuss. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Are You Poor or Broke w/ The Budgetnista
March 31, 2021 06:27 - 1 hourThe Budgetnista is back to talk all things wealth with the Ellises. This time she’s breaking down the 10-step plan to financial freedom from her new book “Get Good with Money”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Doin’ It and Doin’ It Wild
March 24, 2021 06:43 - 55 minutesThe sex drive conversation has finally come to a resolution. This week the Ellises reveal what they think was holding them back from doin’ it wild for the last few years. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Put Bae on a Platter
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes#DeadAss Is back for season 5 and the Ellises are starting 2021 with a whole new outlook on love, life and marriage. How do you wake up every day with the intention of serving your spouse? Khadeen and Devale touch on service in marriage, finding your purpose and more this week. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Marriage Ain’t How It Used To Be
January 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourThrow out everything you know about marriage! After 10 years of marriage, the Ellises reflect on the lessons they could only learn by doing. What really makes a marriage work? Well, that’s up to you. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Healing ourselves for our babies’ babies
January 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourFamily secrets, family history and family curses are all ways we explain away the traumas that we pass from generation to generation. You can’t heal what you can’t feel, and this week Khadeen and Devale are talking about all the ways they hope to change their family’s future. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The 7th Sense with Dr. Reema Naim
December 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIf 2020 has done one thing, it’s gotten all of us closer to our kids. We’ve been teachers, lunch ladies, camp counselors, playmates, and everything else during the pandemic and the struggle’s been real. This week, Khadeen and Devale talk to Early Childhood Development specialist Dr. Reema Naim about how we can strengthen the way we nurture our kids’ development. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Church Ain’t the Building with Pastor Reginald Sharpe Jr.
December 23, 2020 05:08 - 1 hourThe church is a pillar in our communities and families, but in the age of information, how do we reconcile what we know with what we believe? This week, Khadeen and Devale talk to Pastor Reginald Wayne Sharpe Jr. (Fellowship Chicago) about what faith and religion really mean in 2020. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
‘Tis The Season to Know Your Triggers
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThe people who can trigger you the most, are the ones who know you the best. Family. And during the holidays, we gotta be prepared to deal with the ups and downs of family time. This week, Khadeen and Devale share their secrets on how to deal with family as an adult. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Ellises and the Time Machine!
December 11, 2020 05:00 - 37 secondsLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Growing up Black with Amber Coleman-Mortley
December 09, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutesAmidst Black Lives Matter protests this year, The Ellises had to face one of their biggest challenges as parents raising Black boys. Having the Black talk. Khadeen and Devale are joined by civics educator Amber Coleman-Mortley to help them have the talk about race in America with their boys. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
It’s the word “pressure” for me
December 02, 2020 05:06 - 1 hourWe make timelines in our minds for how we want our lives to go. But what happens when you put pressure on your spouse to meet your deadlines? The Ellises are going back to their conversation about pressure – the good and the bad that can come of it. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Social Activism Isn’t Just for Social Media with Mysonne
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourBefore you check your favorite celebrities and Facebook friends about posting about social justice issues, have you checked yourself? This week, Khadeen and Devale Ellis speak to Mysonne (co-founder of Until Freedom) about what it means to be a social activist, and how we can all activate change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Evolution of Fatherhood with Ser Baffo, Slick Naim & Robb-Davon Butler
November 18, 2020 05:07 - 1 hourFatherhood is sacred. And as men continue to evolve, the way they approach fatherhood gets better and better. This week, Devale Ellis joins Ser Baffo, Slick Naim and Robb-Davon Butler in a discussion about all fatherhood, and how they’re breaking generational patters for their lineage. Dead Ass! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Introducing: The (Re)Session Podcast by Jeezy
November 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 minuteIn support of his highly anticipated forthcoming album, The Recession 2, Grammy-Nominated rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is taking on a new role. “The (Re)Session Podcast by Jeezy”, part of the Black Effect Podcast Network, gives listeners and longtime fans an opportunity to experience a new side of the world-renowned artist. On the show, Jeezy connects with powerful people who have success or expertise in a particular area of discussion for more context and under...
Let Mama Own Her Sexy with Melanie Fiona, Bec M. Gross & Ashley Chea
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThis one’s for the ladies! Melania Fiona, Ashley Chea and Bec M Gross join Khadeen Ellis this week for a candid conversation about what they’ve learned as mothers, from their mothers, and through self discovery via motherhood and beyond. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Pay Yourself First, especially during a pandemic, with The Budgetnista.
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourWe all know by now, that second stimulus check ain’t coming. So what can you do to remain financially secure during uncertain times? The Budgetnista is back with Khadeen and Devale to help you stay afloat during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Election 2020: What you need to know with Shaun King
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourThe 2020 Presidential Election is just around the corner and this year every vote is more crucial than ever. Shaun King joins the Ellises on this episode of Dead Ass to discuss just what is so important about this election, and how we can all effect change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Checking Boxes: What is the true value of having a spouse?
October 21, 2020 04:25 - 1 hourIf money comes and goes and emotions are fleeting, what is the real value of having a spouse? This week, Khadeen and Devale share what they’ve learned about how to be the best partner in marriage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Monogamy: Expectations vs. Reality
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutesWhy do some women want monogamy if they can’t meet all of their partners’ needs? That’s Devale’s question for Khadeen this week as the Ellises talk about where their sex life is after 10 years of marriage. How do their standards for sex match up? What do they consider intimacy? And is monogamy really worth it? Find out in this episode of Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Live from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air Mansion!
October 07, 2020 03:32 - 56 minutesJust when you thought 2020 was a wash, The Ellises are here to save the day. Live from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air mansion, Khadeen and Devale share how they’ve used their time at home to be better parents and what they’ve learned from the now infamous 2020. Dead Ass! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
2020 You Tried It But We’re BACK!
September 29, 2020 14:06 - 1 minuteIn the midst of an unbelievable year, Dead Ass is back for its fourth season with a new home, new episodes, new guests, and the same BROOOKLYNNNN energy. Join Khadeen & Devale Ellis for another season of conversations about relationships, culture, and everything in between. Season 4 starts Wednesday, October 7th, wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Politics to Black Prosperity with Joe Biden, Louis Carr, The Budgetnista and Kenneth Montgomery
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBMany decisions that will affect our future will happen this year…dead ass! On this special BONUS episode of Dead Ass, the Ellises talk politics so you can get as much information as possible and can let your voice be heard. First up K&D interview 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to discuss action items for the black community. Then the Ellises go deep on the state of Black America with three brilliant minds: President of Sales at BET Louis Carr, Civil Rights attorney Kenneth Mon...
Will You Marry Me...Again?
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 50.6 MBFor their 10 year anniversary, Khadeen and Devale wanted to honor their marriage with a vow renewal ceremony #EllisVowRenewal2020...until the pandemic happened. The ceremony is on hold right now, but to end Season 3, K&D are still celebrating this milestone at home with you! This week they're breaking down what they've learned from being partners for 18 years and what they see in the future of their relationship. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about...
Dulling The Silver Spoon
May 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAs parents, you want your kids to have it better than you and as hard as you did. Khadeen and Devale are turning back the clock to talk about their childhoods in 90's Brooklyn and how they're trying to teach their kids the same lessons from the 'hood even though they're growing up in LA. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Birds And the Bees?!
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBDevale and Khadeen have always talked frankly about sex as a married couple in their YouTube videos and on Dead Ass. But there are three people they are NOT ready to have any conversations about sex with: THEIR BOYS. This week Antoinette Scully, co-founder of More Than Sex-Ed, joins K&D to help them figure out how to start conversations with their kids about sex, consent, contraception, and gender. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choice...
Live From Atlanta
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 45.4 MBATLANTA, you brought the heat to Dead Ass Live at the Variety Playhouse. This show was recorded Valentine's Day week, and K&D wanted to do something special: they wanted to find the ideal couple in the audience that night. You do not want to miss this episode! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
More Than A Mommy
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn honor of #EllisVowRenewal2020, Khadeen is throwing herself a second bridal shower. But this time, instead of focusing on the honeymoon, Khadeen is turning to her friends and fellow boss moms Melanie Fiona (@melaniefiona) and Codie Elaine Oliver (@codieco) to share stories, tips, and advice on how to balance their identities and ambitions with their marriages, children, and work. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....
Mansplain To Me
April 08, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBDevale gets tons of DMs from single men who want to know: why should I get married? This week, Devale’s bringing that conversation out of the locker room and into the open. Representing the single men, he's joined by Brian Jordan Jr (@brianjordanjr) and Chido Nwokocha (@yea_imchido), and on the married side, Marcus Tanksley (@marcusaintonthegram). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Introducing The Suga
April 06, 2020 23:16 - 6 minutesWe're bringing you an extra surprise this week! The Suga is the newest podcast from our Stitcher fam and it's the brown mama's guide to the sweet life. It's hosted by actress, model, and producer, Tika Sumpter, and co-president of Kevin Hart's LOL Network, Thai Randolph. They're both boss moms, just like Khadeen. The Suga is a safe space where moms, moms-to-be, and those undecided can laugh, learn and love on each other as they navigate life. We know you'll love the show, so listen and subscr...
Because I Said So!
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn a relationship, you gotta work out how to be with your significant other as an individual, as a partner, and, if you want kids, as a parent. This week Khadeen and Devale dig into how they teach consequences to their boys and what they do when their parenting styles don't match up. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Stop Clocking My Uterus With Angel Laketa Moore and Marcus Tanksley
March 25, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 50.6 MBDevale wants to turn #3WholeBoys into #BabyE4, but Khadeen just wants to protect her womb! This week, Angel Laketa Moore (@thatchickangel) and her husband Marcus Tanksley join K&D to discuss knowing when you're done having kids and how to address nosy questions like "When are you going to have another baby?" See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Try A Little Tenderness
March 18, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 50.7 MBSex after kids is NOT a myth. But it IS a challenge for many couples, including Khadeen and Devale (#couplegoals ain't all it's cracked up to be.) This week, they hash out where they stand now when it comes to making time for intimacy and making each other's satisfaction a priority. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Cheating Was A Choice with Melissa Dumaz
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week Khadeen and Devale talk about past infidelities and how they each got through their moments of transgression, and Melissa Dumaz, LMFT from U Help You joins the Ellises to share her insights on how couples can rebuild trust after cheating. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
When The Yoke Ain’t Always Even
March 04, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 46.5 MBPartnership takes work. But Devale and Khadeen have very different methods to getting things done: Khadeen is a procrastinator and Devale is a control freak who wants to do everything right away. This week, how to navigate your partner's work ethic as business partners to avoid resenting each other as husband and wife. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
For Better Or...For Better!
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBAfter ten years of marriage, Khadeen and Devale Ellis want to do it all over again. Your favorite millennial couple is renewing their vows this summer (#EllisVowRenewal2020!!) And on the next season of Dead Ass, starting March 4, they're gonna look back and reflect on what they want to bring into their second decade of matrimony. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
So Said, So Done
December 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBVisualizing, goal setting, and manifesting. We want you to live your best life and while we all experience setbacks, what defines us is how we don’t give up in pursuit of our dreams. To end Season 2 we’re sharing how we’ve been able to make our wildest dreams come to fruition. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Live From Brooklyn
December 18, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 52.7 MBOur live show at the Brooklyn Bellhouse was a culmination of our hard work and most importantly, your support. Thank you to our frambily (family, friends, and tribe) for showing up for us at our SOLD OUT live shows. You don’t want to miss this episode. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Rules Are Made To Be Broken
December 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourAfter 17 years together, we’ve set, overstepped, and reset boundaries. And through it all we’ve learned to trust that we are committed to choosing each other. This week we’re talking relationship boundaries and why we don’t set them. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com