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Matzah and Melanin

102 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Matzah and Melanin is a podcast featuring Heidi Clements, Robin Radin, Janay Coplon and Jasmine Stephen. Every week these four women talk, scream, yell and laugh about life as they see it through their multi racial and generational lenses.

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Episodes

Episode 62: COVID CLASSIC No More F***s to Give

August 22, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?  Is it because you hate it or did society make you hate it? The ladies take a deep dive into their own womanhood, what it means to look perfect, and why it’s not okay to call someone out for not wearing lipstick!!

Episode 61: COVID CLASSIC REWIND A Social Dilemma

August 15, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

The Ladies are on Vacation so here is a Covid Classic:  Is social media ruining the world? The good the bad and the ugly side of social media. How billions of people are affected by it - what it’s like to date someone not on it and how to raise kids without it!!

Episode 60: THE FAMILY THAT IS FRIENDSHIP

August 08, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Sometimes we have trouble telling people how we really feel- even our fab four females. This episode goes deep into the ties that bind and why it's always important to talk things out.

Episode 59: WHY WE STRIKE!!

August 01, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

It's been a scorching hot summer IN LA - especially if you're a striking actor or writer. But not everyone on the podcast agrees with the strike and they dig in to all sides!!!

Episode 58: GREAT SCOTT WE FOUND HIM!!

July 25, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

Heidi's hunt for the so called "one who got away" ends - but is it a happy ending? Find out that and what the ladies think about the whole Scott situation!

Episode 57: THERAPY VS. AYAHUASCA

July 18, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

Would you rather sit on a couch and pour your heart out - or drink tea and trip your brains out? How to get to the bottom of your troubles and trauma - and the many ways to do that - explored by our Fab Four. 

Episode 56: SEX AND THE SHITTY

July 11, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MB

The reviews are in - and just like that - we all hate it.  Join our in-depth chat about the show we are all loving to hate and find out why Jasmine is accusing Heidi of trying to kill her in the name of health. 

Welcome to Matzah and Melanin!

July 09, 2023 16:12 - 56 seconds - 1.33 MB

Every week, we look at life through our multi-racial and multi-generational lenses and then talk, scream, argue, and laugh about it for about 30 minutes.

Episode 55: TAKING A PLUNGE IN THE LESBIAN POOL

July 04, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

This week Janay wanted to go deeper into a little tiktok she heard on Heidi's account - that old lesbian story! Find out how it went down and how it ended. 

Episode 54: DADDY DATING AND DIET DRUGS

June 27, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

From daddy dating to dieting,  the ladies dive into whats really going on at the old age home, and find out one member of the M&M team is hitting the Ozempic trail!!  Plus we even take a deep dive into the titanic debacle.  

Episode 53: TO SPAWN OR NOT TO SPAWN...

June 20, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

"TO SPAWN OR NOT TO SPAWN..." -that was the question and this week the fab four go deep into the kiddie pool plus - exactly what is a Menty B?

Episode 52: We're Back!!

June 13, 2023 03:39 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

AFTER ALMOST 3 LONG DULL YEARS - THE WOMEN OF MATZAH AND MELANIN ARE BACK!! From happiness to tragedy we run the gamut of life updates as we embrace the reboot you've all been asking for!

THE FINAL ONE Ep51

December 14, 2020 05:27 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

We’ve really enjoyed coming into your homes, cars, offices, toilets, or wherever it was that you found us, but for me, it’s time to say goodbye.  Thank you for listening, enjoying, not enjoying, yelling, laughing, crying or whatever you did with us for the past year and a half - we appreciate you.  We hope you like our grand finale.  Much Love, Heidi and the entire Matzah and Melanin team.

Matzah and Melanin Men Ep50

November 30, 2020 06:28 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

In celebration of our men!!  We start by interviewing our very own engineer Brian San Marco and Robin & Brian's two beautiful boys Theo and Emery.  They’ve all had to listen to us for over a year and we finally let them have some air time.  It’s both adorable and enlightening.

No More Fucks to Give Ep49

November 23, 2020 05:11 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?  Is it because you hate it or did society make you hate it? The ladies take a deep dive into their own womanhood, what it means to look perfect, and why it’s not okay to call someone out for not wearing lipstick!!

Goodbye, Trump!!

November 16, 2020 05:27 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

Sure there’s a pandemic happening but that isn’t stopping the ladies from making some big moves.  From starting your own YouTube channel to first time home buying - the ladies are on the move and all have some great advice about how to set goals and get what you want.  Plus, what the hell is going on with this country, the election, and half of America's refusal to understand that Joe Biden will be number 46.

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER Ep47

November 02, 2020 05:49 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

But is it a scary old number?  What age do you consider old? Plus, the ladies weigh in on the end of Quibi, the nastiest host of The Real, why Heidi buried her weed in the backyard and why none of the ladies know the word PROVERB.

Our Social Dilemma

October 12, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

Is social media ruining the world? The good the bad and the ugly side of social media. How billions of people are affected by it - what it’s like to date someone not on it and how to raise kids without it!!          

WHAT THE FORTY FIVE IS HAPPENING?!

October 05, 2020 03:45 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

It’s a little post debate wrap from our Fab Four about the insanity that unfolded last Monday. Plus catch up on all things dating, mating and celebrating!

HEIDI DOES DATING Ep44

September 28, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

Lucky for you loyal listeners - Heidi has decided to go on dates just for you.  This week you get to hear what it’s like to date a woman who has no idea how to date. From the “I want to do you” guy to the “aggressive texter” and some pure gossip about Jeremy Piven - it's a little happy , a little sad, a little judgmental and pure comedy.   

PERSPECTIVE — CAN YOU MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY? Ep43

September 21, 2020 04:26 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

We’re tapping into our higher beings with a little help from Mindfulness, Meditation and Metaphysical teacher Laura Saltman.  Get some tips on how to get happy and find out how you can get your own tarot reading from Laura. 

Matzah and Melanin: Talk Shows and Hoes Ep42

September 14, 2020 04:30 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

The trash talk of our past jobs continues…. Who else was a Horrible Boss?  More names get named plus we talk dressing sexy and the P word… how women should dress… and why we need to take back the PUSSY. 

Matzah and Melanin: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY CRY Ep41

September 07, 2020 06:19 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

This week we have a guest on the show - and it gets a little Jerry Springer.  Janay gets called out by the friend she called a bitch, Ricki Lake gets called out for being a bitch and Heidi has a breakdown about turning sixty.  Lord, its a nutty episode.    

Matzah and Melanin: Keep Your Friends Close Ep40

August 24, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

Ride or die or say goodbye?  What are your relationships like with your best girlfriends?  The women explore friendships, how they differ from your twenties to your fifties and how to know who to trust with your darkest secrets. 

Matzah and Melanin: Cancel Culture Ep39

August 17, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

What started as us naming names of those who have wronged us in the past - led us to dive deep into cancel culture and explain why we are driven to say things like “dude stop sucking Trump's dick” to total strangers.  But do we cancel?  Is it because it's the only way to get America to hear us?  Or because we love the thrill of the “delete.”? You be the judge after you listen to this weeks pod.

Matzah and Melanin: Horrible Bosses Ep38

August 10, 2020 07:08 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

We may have a whole new name but we’ve got the same authentic attitude.  This week - calling out all bad bosses.  We’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore. From shit wages to shit fearful leaders, what we’ve all been through - racially - generationally - in the workplace.  Micro aggressions and plain old harassment - we’re naming names and discussing how to change your own horrible boss job.  

Matzah And Melanin: Cookies Will Destroy You! Ep37

July 31, 2020 15:08 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Cookies, Taylor Swift, Ellen, and I May Destroy You.  All topics covered, dissected, shredded, broken down, screamed about , and tossed away on this episode.  The ladies sound off on all things pop culture and all things they popped off on - this week.

The She Podcast: Cookies Will Destroy You! Ep37

July 31, 2020 15:08 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Cookies, Taylor Swift, Ellen, and I May Destroy You.  All topics covered, dissected, shredded, broken down, screamed about , and tossed away on this episode.  The ladies sound off on all things pop culture and all things they popped off on - this week.

GenHerations: Cookies Will Destroy You! Ep37

July 31, 2020 15:08 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Cookies, Taylor Swift, Ellen, and I May Destroy You.  All topics covered, dissected, shredded, broken down, screamed about , and tossed away on this episode.  The ladies sound off on all things pop culture and all things they popped off on - this week.

GenHerations: Toxic Positivity Ep36

July 22, 2020 04:45 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MB

We’re still here!! Still recording on Zoom!! Still bringing you our fresh, bold, introspective options about life in quarantine.  What we’ll never go back to.  How we feel about the future.  What we’ll never do again.  All four Genherations weigh in on what’s new and what’s next.  Also - the first time you hear the phrase… toxic positivity.

Matzah And Melanin: Toxic Positivity Ep36

July 22, 2020 04:45 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MB

We’re still here!! Still recording on Zoom!! Still bringing you our fresh, bold, introspective options about life in quarantine.  What we’ll never go back to.  How we feel about the future.  What we’ll never do again.  All four generations weigh in on what’s new and what’s next.  Also - the first time you hear the phrase… toxic positivity.

The She Podcast: Toxic Positivity Ep36

July 22, 2020 04:45 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MB

We’re still here!! Still recording on Zoom!! Still bringing you our fresh, bold, introspective options about life in quarantine.  What we’ll never go back to.  How we feel about the future.  What we’ll never do again.  All four Genherations weigh in on what’s new and what’s next.  Also - the first time you hear the phrase… toxic positivity.

GenHerations: Episode??? Ep35

July 08, 2020 04:35 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

Here we are in week ten billion of quarantine and we have breaking news - we’re still pissed about everything.  How mercury in retrograde gave us all car troubles and money troubles and how each genHERation deals with the dollar bills. Plus - Jasmine’s new found viral fame.  Janay gets a very important I Love You.  Robin tries to get all of us to understand the reality of CoVid and well Heidi is just screaming about everything.  We also get very real about just how hard it is to WORK FROM HO...

Matzah And Melanin: Episode??? Ep35

July 08, 2020 04:35 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

Here we are in week ten billion of quarantine and we have breaking news - we’re still pissed about everything.  How mercury in retrograde gave us all car troubles and money troubles and how each generation deals with the dollar bills. Plus - Jasmine’s new found viral fame.  Janay gets a very important I Love You.  Robin tries to get all of us to understand the reality of CoVid and well Heidi is just screaming about everything.  We also get very real about just how hard it is to WORK FROM HOME.

Genherations: The Movement Ep34

June 10, 2020 07:05 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

The death of George Floyd erupted in protests this past week as people of all races flooded the streets in the name of Black Lives Matter. This week we offer a few thoughts on that, on how our podcast deals with our own race issues, why white influencers are being called out, and how Janay and Jasmine feel as black women - about finally seeing white people stand up and say NO MORE.

Matzah And Melanin: The Movement Ep34

June 10, 2020 07:05 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

The death of George Floyd erupted in protests this past week as people of all races flooded the streets in the name of Black Lives Matter. This week we offer a few thoughts on that, on how our podcast deals with our own race issues, why white influencers are being called out, and how Janay and Jasmine feel as black women - about finally seeing white people stand up and say NO MORE.

Genherations: George Floyd Ep33

May 29, 2020 07:07 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

It’s difficult to know what to do sometimes when things happen in our country that are shameful go unpunished . We must stop killing our black brothers. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier tells us what he thinks is important for all people to do right now. Get smarter and know your history.

Matzah And Melanin: George Floyd Ep33

May 29, 2020 07:07 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

It’s difficult to know what to do sometimes when things happen in our country that are shameful go unpunished . We must stop killing our black brothers. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier tells us what he thinks is important for all people to do right now. Get smarter and know your history.

GenHerations: Your Money or Your Dreams? Ep32

May 27, 2020 12:49 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Can you fulfill your dreams and make money?  We break down the biggest fears of the corona virus - can you keep your dreams alive without being devastated financially from the pandemic?  Are you even following your dream job or just making money? For one of us - things just got very real.  The tears and fears of making money and not giving upon what you really want.  Lessons from through the decades of how to lose and how to keep your dreams and your pot of gold alive.

Matzah And Melanin: Your Money or Your Dreams? Ep32

May 27, 2020 12:49 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Can you fulfill your dreams and make money?  We break down the biggest fears of the corona virus - can you keep your dreams alive without being devastated financially from the pandemic?  Are you even following your dream job or just making money? For one of us - things just got very real.  The tears and fears of making money and not giving upon what you really want.  Lessons from through the decades of how to lose and how to keep your dreams and your pot of gold alive.

Matzah And Melanin: Corona Virus 2 Ep31

May 12, 2020 06:04 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

If a guy told you - you f--k like a porn star would you like it?  Would a swimming pool make you stop wanting to murder your children? And why Heidi really is just your average jewish mother.  That’s just the tip of the iceberg on this week's episode of Matzah And Melanin from Quarantine.  Our audio might not be exactly the same but the conversation is just as bizarre and engaging as always. 

GenHerations: Corona Virus 2 Ep31

May 12, 2020 06:04 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

If a guy told you - you f--k like a porn star would you like it?  Would a swimming pool make you stop wanting to murder your children? And why Heidi really is just your average jewish mother.  That’s just the tip of the iceberg on this week's episode of Genherations from Quarantine.  Our audio might not be exactly the same but the conversation is just as bizarre and engaging as always. 

GenHerations: Ghosting Part Two Ep30

April 29, 2020 03:54 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

After letting all of our hairs down and revealing who ghosted us and how it felt - we decided - we needed more Ghosting Stories.  Tune in to part two and listen to a sample of our favorite new game “That’s Problematic.”  It’s real, it’s racial, and it’s all you need to get through the quarantine.  Plus Janay does her best White Guy imitation.  That itself is worth the "free" price of admission.

Matzah And Melanin: Ghosting Part Two Ep30

April 29, 2020 03:54 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

After letting all of our hairs down and revealing who ghosted us and how it felt - we decided - we needed more Ghosting Stories.  Tune in to part two and listen to a sample of our favorite new game “That’s Problematic.”  It’s real, it’s racial, and it’s all you need to get through the quarantine.  Plus Janay does her best White Guy imitation.  That itself is worth the "free" price of admission.

Matzah And Melanin: CoronaVirus Ep29

April 14, 2020 22:12 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Day drinking, pot smoking, a lot of sex, and some tears... Want to know what your generational Podcasters Have been up to? AND then the rest.

GenHerations: CoronaVirus Ep29

April 14, 2020 22:12 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Day drinking, pot smoking, a lot of sex, and some tears... Want to know what your Geherational Podcasters Have been up to? AND then the rest.

GenHerations: Ghosting Ep28

April 01, 2020 21:38 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

Girl, you ever been ghosted?  Of course you have - who hasn’t? We may be forced not to see each other now - but pre pandemic we’ve all been peaced out on without even so much as a post it note. Don’t miss our ghost stories.

Matzah And Melanin: Ghosting Ep28

April 01, 2020 21:38 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

Girl, you ever been ghosted?  Of course you have - who hasn’t? We may be forced not to see each other now - but pre pandemic we’ve all been peaced out on without even so much as a post it note. Don’t miss our ghost stories.

Matzah and Melanin: People Pleasing Ep27

March 16, 2020 05:08 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

ARE YOU A PEOPLE PLEASER? Do you say yes when all you want to do is say no?  Do you have zero boundaries and too much empathy?  Our generational ladies are here to tell you - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Find out who is a people pleaser and how they got that way. It's informative and funny as hell!

GenHerations: People Pleasing Ep27

March 16, 2020 05:08 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

ARE YOU A PEOPLE PLEASER? Do you say yes when all you want to do is say no?  Do you have zero boundaries and too much empathy?  GenHerations ladies are here to tell you - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Find out who is a people pleaser and how they got that way. It's informative and funny as hell!