What Works For Us
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsHosted 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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Episodes
75: Episode 75-Do You Really Like Men?
February 20, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBWhaddup 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 U...
74: Episode 74-To Blast or Not to Blast!
February 08, 2024 11:40 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBHold 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 s...
73: Episode 73-Would You Go Hungry For A Man?
July 19, 2021 16:46 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBOn 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.
72: Episode 72-Are We Back Outside Permanently?
July 05, 2021 16:52 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBAfter 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.
71: Do Black People Take Mental Health Serious?
May 12, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn 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 podca...
71: Episode 71-Do Black People Take Mental Health Serious?
May 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn 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 podca...
70: Episode 70-What Is Your Mental Health Action Plan?
May 04, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBOn 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 pl...
69: Episode 69-Should You Be Forced To Be Social At Work?
April 27, 2021 14:43 - 1 hour - 78 MBOn 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.
68: Episode 68- Are We All Just Average At Best?
April 20, 2021 20:26 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBOn 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.
67: Episode 67-What Black Gays Should Avoid in Their Twenties?
April 13, 2021 14:47 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBOn 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 ...
66: Episode 66-Do you suppress your femininity?
April 06, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOn 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.
65: Episode 65-Should We Stay/Play In Our Own Sandbox?
March 23, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOn 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. Pleas...
64: Episode 64- Royal or Extra Baggage?
March 09, 2021 16:12 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBOn 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...
63: Episode 63-Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness?
February 09, 2021 16:10 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBOn 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.
62: Episode-Living With HIV, Part II
February 02, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn 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 podca...
62: Episode 62-Living With HIV, Part II
February 02, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn 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 podc...
61: Episode 61-Should I Pay Him Rent?
January 26, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBOn 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.
60: Episode 60-Pop News or Snooze?
January 19, 2021 15:20 - 1 hour - 84 MBOn 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.
59: Episode 59- New Year or Same Shit?
January 12, 2021 15:52 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBHappy 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"
58: Episode 58-Is WHITE rIght?
December 15, 2020 15:35 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBOn 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.
57: Episode 57-You can TALK, but can you WALK?
December 08, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBOn 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.
56: Episode 56-Are You A Dreamer?
November 24, 2020 23:08 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBOn this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson have their weekly check in as they get discuss current events in their lives. This episode ask the questions around the privileges of being a dreamer. What do you consider a dream or do you dream at all? Don't forget to like, comment, and share our podcast and follow us on social media @ What Works For Us Podcast.
55: Episode 55- Do You Need or Want a Man?
November 16, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 76 MBOn this new episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales comes back to mic after a long post election recovery. They have their weekly checkin and share dialogue on the idea of wanting and needing a man in our lives. Please comment, like, and share wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on IG and Facebook @ What Works For Us.
54: Episode 54- Politically Charged?
October 26, 2020 23:23 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is joined by Politician Warren Baker who previously ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives. All three discuss their weekly check in as well as discuss several topics around all three branches of government and the power of voting. Please don't forget to vote early or vote on November 3rd. Follow, Like, & Comment our show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social media at What Works For Us.
53: Episode 53: What’s in your GAY house?
October 19, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson have a light and fun episode with their check ins and go into the topic of naming things you can find in a gay man's house. Get ready for some laughs. Please register to vote and cast your ballot in November 3rd. Like, share, and comment our show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social media @ What Works For Us.
52: Episode 52- Homegirl Chronicles V, Say What?
October 12, 2020 19:09 - 2 hours - 122 MBOn this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is joined by the one and only Kristin Dior. She makes her return after a year and the fifth time is a charm. We check in on whats new with the hosts and special guest, as well as dive into current events topics with the needed voice of a Black Woman. Please like, subscribe, and comment wherever you listen to podcast. Follow us on social media at WHAT WORKS FOR US. Register to vote and make a plan to vote on November 3, 2020. It is one of t...
51: Episode 51- Is It My Tunnel Vision?
October 05, 2020 16:12 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson share their weekly check ins about their daily lives. They also share their experiences around having tunnel vision while working towards their dreams and navigating relationships along the way. Please register to vote today and VOTE on November 3, 2020. Follow us on social media at What Works For Us and comment, like, and share wherever you listen to podcasts.
50: Episode 50-All Black, All Queer
September 28, 2020 15:12 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBOn this milestone 50th episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson reflects on the journey of reaching fifty episodes of the podcast show. In addition to their weekly check ins, they have a discussion around the intersection of being black and queer based on a new viral video. Come join them in the celebration of fifty episodes. Please like, comment, and share our show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on IG and Facebook at What Work For Us. Remember to register to VOTE as we get closer...
49: Episode 49-Your Right to Vote
September 21, 2020 14:57 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBOn this episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales have their weekly check ins, while sending love to Girlfriends now on Netflix. Todays episode also focuses on the debate around if black people should vote in the upcoming election. Please dont forget to register to vote and take the 2020 Census. Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and FB and IG at What Works For US Podcast.
48: Episode 48- We Doing Video Too!
September 14, 2020 15:35 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson are excited to launch their first video podcast episode. This episode is available through its regular podcasts platforms as well on their Youtube page. Business is normal, as these best friends check in with each other and discuss they best ways men should approach them when courting. Please follow us on IG and Facebook at What Works For Us.
47: Episode 47- The Black Recap Part 2
July 21, 2020 15:49 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBOn this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson opens up during this week's check in. MIstertelltales discuss his current battle with depression as Edmonson shares his "imposter syndrome" feeling as he embark on a new chapter of his fashion business. They also dive into more conversations around the current state of being Black in America.
46: Episode 46-The New Normal
June 30, 2020 13:53 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson chime in with their weekly check ins and jump into the topic on the new normal since COVID-19 and the Black Revolution. Some things will never be the same. Please subscribe and rate our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on IG and Facebook at What Works For Us! #blacktranlivesmatter
45: Episode 45-The Black Recap Part 1
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBOn this episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales begin the conversation of being black in America and their feelings around some of the recent events of the last few weeks. This is the first of a three part series where the topics are centered around their blackness. What Works For Us Podcast is a black queer lifestyle show that declares that all black lives matter and without question stands with all persons fighting for truly equality in this country for black people. Our black voices are div...
44: Episode 44-P.D.A.
May 19, 2020 19:14 - 1 hour - 94 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson takes a break from quarantine and social distancing to update everyone on what they have been up to lately. They also discuss the topics of public display of affection with your loved one and going public on social media with the details of your relationship. Make sure to like and comment wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @what_works_for_us_podcast and Facebook at What Works For Us.
43: Episode 43-To Be My Lawfully Wedded
April 14, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBOn this episode Edmonson and Mistertelltales have their weekly check ins that includes Edmonson's excitement about receiving his stimulus check. They also have a conversation around marriage and having babies and not having either. Please rate and comment, wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on IG and Facebook at what_works_for_us_podcast
42: Episode 42- Quarantine Diaries
April 06, 2020 15:59 - 1 hour - 88 MBOn this episode, MIstertelltales and Edmonson have a casual conversation around topics in regards to quarantining and processing Covid-19. Please rate and leave comment wherever you listen to podcast. Follow us on what_works_for_us_podcast on IG and FB.
41: Episode 41-Fruity in the Booty
March 31, 2020 15:41 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson are back from taking some time away to process all the recent events around Covid-19. They discuss issues around the pandemic as well as recent headlines with Andrew Gilliam. Join them as they talk about how fruit can be used in virtual sexing. Please like and comment wherever you listen to podcast and follow the show's instagram page at what_works_for_us_podcast. Bring Stay Safe. All Black. All Queer
40: Episode 40- Its Our Anniversary
March 02, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBOn this Season Three opener, Mistertelltales and Edmonson are back at it with the ALL BLACK, ALL QUEER vibes. They share updates through the weekly check ins and take a stroll down memory lane as they discuss episodes and guests from the past year of the show. Join them as they celebrate the one year anniversary of What Works For Us. What are some of your favorite moments of the past year. Please continue to support by rating and leaving a comment wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us ...
39: Episode 39- Living With HIV
February 07, 2020 15:07 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThis episode is dedicated to National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Edmonson and Mistertelltales discuss the latest CDC data around HIV in black communities and HIV prevention campaigns like U=U. Mistertelltales also opens up around his fears of being a HIV positive black queer man in today's America and its health disparities in communities of color. Lets end HIV stigma and Pozphobia together and check out THE ART HEALS PROJECT on Instagram. Please leave comments and rate us wherever you...
38: Episode 38-Anyone Call A Doctor?
January 27, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBOn this new episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson gives us updates on their lives through their check ins. They also send us on the journey on how they personally navigate through the healthcare system from selecting insurances and picking a PCP. The episode is interrupted from the news on the sudden death of Legend Kobe Bryant. Everyone here at What Works For Us sends love and condolences to the Bryant family. Please follow, like, and subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts ...
37: Episode 37- Friends, How Many of Us Have Them?
January 13, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 66 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson have their normal hilarious conflict on who will check in, as well as a talk on the subject of meeting new friends in their thirties. All Black, All Queer. Please review and rate, wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on What_Works_For_Us_Podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
36: Episode 36- State of the Black Queer Union Part 1 w/ Dr. William Mosley
January 06, 2020 15:45 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn the first new episode of 2020, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is once again joined by the black queer feminist scholar, Dr. William Mosley. They each take turns checking in for the new year and began diving into the topics around the state of the black queer community as a whole from their perspectives. Please leave a comment and review, wherever you listen to podcast and follow us on IG @what_works_for_us_podcast.
35: Episode 35-Man Crush Monday
December 23, 2019 16:29 - 1 hour - 87 MBOn this last episode of the year, Edmonson and Mistertelltales have their regular check ins and share jokes about Mistertelltales return to the show. They move through several topics as they attempt to dive into the topic around crushes they have had in the past and some new ones on the internets. Happy Holidays and Thanks to everyone that has supported all 35 episodes of our show. See you next year with all brand new episodes. Make sure to rate and leave a comment wherever you listen to t...
34: Episode 34-Everyday I'm Black
December 10, 2019 15:20 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this episode Edmonson is joined by a special guest co host Kristin Dior, as Mistertelltales is off somewhere with C+. Edmonson and Kristin Dior have their special check ins which are centered around their recent encounters with racism and living while black and asks the question, Why is race still an issue? Show us love by rating us and leaving a comment wherever you listen to our show. Follow us on instagram @ what_works_for_us_podcast and Facebook @ What Works For Us!
33: Episode 33- Spirituality
November 18, 2019 17:16 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson have their weekly check ins with a surprise unwanted visit from Tyler Lipinski before having a open conversation about their past, present, and future relationship with spirituality. Please rate and leave a comment wherever you listen to our show. Follow us on IG @ what_works_for_us_podcast
32: Episode 32: Same Gender Loving
November 11, 2019 14:51 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson update the listeners with their weekly check ins and then dive into topics around expectations within same gender loving dating and romance. Please rate and leave a review, wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on What_Works_For_Us_Podcast on IG.
31: Episode 31- Mommy Dearest w/ Mama YoYo
November 04, 2019 15:17 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this episode, Mistertelltales and Edmonson is joined by Mistertelltales' mother, Mama YoYo aka Yolanda Daniels. She joins in with the guys for their weekly check in and share her thoughts about dating guys in the South and being a parent of two black queer children. Please leave a comment and rating wherever you listen to our podcast show. Follow us on IG @what_works_for_us_podcast and Facebook : What Works For Us
30: Episode 30- Fatphobia
October 28, 2019 12:51 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBOn this episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales use their check ins to discuss the issue around using the word "nigga" as they go into the topic around fatphobia and weight stigma. Please remember to leave a comment wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on IG @what_works_for_us_podcast.
29: Episode 29-Best Friend Therapy
October 21, 2019 13:12 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBOn this episode, Edmonson and Mistertelltales shares a moment as Edmonson opens up on this episode about his recent thoughts on navigating life.
28: Episode 28- Homegirl Chronicles 4 w/Kristin Dior
October 07, 2019 13:48 - 1 hour - 104 MBKristin Dior makes her return with Mistertelltales and Edmonson on this all new episode. Sexually charged topics and plenty of laughters makes her return to the show an explosive one. Show us some love and leave a comment and rate us, wherever you listen to podcasts and don't forget to follow us on what_works_for_us on IG and What Works for Us on Facebook.