

Olay & Friends
Olayemi Olurin
Olay & Friends is a weekly podcast where Olay invites 5 of your favorites discuss hot topics! The podcast invokes a Black 90s nostalgia you'll love!
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Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 29min
Charlie Kirk is Not a Martyr
Dive into a compelling discussion on the complexities of political martyrdom and its implications for civil rights. The conversation critiques the influence of controversial figures on public narratives and explores the moral dilemmas in activism, particularly regarding empathy and societal expectations. Gun violence and the realities of the Second Amendment are explored, alongside the struggles of financial instability that underscore class consciousness. The episode also emphasizes the importance of collaboration in social justice efforts and the responsibilities of allies in marginalized communities.

Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 47min
“Big Back” is a Big Problem…Let’s Talk About It
Subscribe to the main channelhttps://www.YouTube.com/@olurinatti/Olay's Friends: @marquisedavonproductions @DaShaunLH @KingofReads https://www.instagram.com/thecindynoirhttps://www.instagram.com/chikaologyFollow Olay on all socials @msolurin Twitter: https://twitter.com/msolurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/CashApp:$oolurin11Olay's Website:https://www.olayemiolurin.com/Subscribe to Olurintatti on Sub Stack:https://olurinatti.substack.com/Edited By: Chapters:0:00 intro9:12 "...What is Completely typical in Her World"17:30 The Ways Celebrities Engage With Stans28:40 The -ism Tier List, & How it Affects Societal Importance46:34 Dissecting Anti-Fatness in Proximity to Anti-Blackness, & The Acadamia Trickle1:04:23 Destigmatizing Anti-Fatness & How It Relates to the Bad B***h Rap Situation

Aug 31, 2025 • 1h 7min
Snoop Dogg Thinks There’s a Gay Agenda
Subscribe to the main channelhttps://www.YouTube.com/@olurinatti/Olay's Friends: @marclamonthillofficial @RebeccaAzor @MrCrim3 https://www.instagram.com/iharterickahttps://www.instagram.com/missxtinabFollow Olay on all socials @msolurin Twitter: https://twitter.com/msolurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/CashApp:$oolurin11Olay's Website:https://www.olayemiolurin.com/Subscribe to Olurintatti on Sub Stack:https://olurinatti.substack.com/Edited By: @AyAyRonB @An_0cto Chapters:0:00 intro1:30 Hello!/Snoop & Lil Nas X3:44 Old News: Black Queer People are Never Protected13:29 Discerning When Other Services Are Needed Over Law Enforcement18:45 "...That's Just Tuesday" Snoop Dogg & Sexualizing LGBTQIA+ in Media31:02 Not to Protect CHidlren, But to Other Black Queer persons45:14 "Are You Not Tired Yet?"54:13 Some Testimonials, & Recollections of Neglect58:07 "No Queerness, Especially From A Black Man"

Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 40min
Ari Lennox is Right About Martin
Toonrific Tariq, a dynamic voice in comedy, joins the conversation to tackle the complexities of humor and representation. He discusses the impact of colorism in 90s sitcoms like 'Martin,' shedding light on how these narratives shape societal perceptions. Tariq emphasizes the importance of acknowledging harmful stereotypes in comedy, pushing for a more nuanced understanding of humor's role in addressing oppression. He champions empathy and action, calling for a deeper consciousness around the effects of laughter and narrative on marginalized communities.

Aug 17, 2025 • 1h 30min
Tyla is a Victim of Diaspora Wars
Subscribe to the main channelhttps://www.YouTube.com/@olurinatti/Olay's Friends:https://youtube.com/@poddymouthpodhttps://youtube.com/dashaunlhhttps://www.instagram.com/antoinettewasherehttps://www.instagram.com/missxtinabhttps://www.instagram.com/ashseanFollow Olay on all socials @msolurin Twitter: https://twitter.com/msolurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/CashApp:$oolurin11Olay's Website:https://www.olayemiolurin.com/Subscribe to Olurintatti on Sub Stack:https://olurinatti.substack.com/Edited By: @AyAyRonB @An_0cto Chapters:0:00 intro1:18 Hello!/The Greeting Discourse4:01 Tyla & Xenophobia?13:58 A Question of Proxy, & Transcending American Exceptionalism28:09 Forgetting the Constructs, & Positive Performative Constructs to Be Proud Of44:08 The System Divides & Black People Do Understand the Message Actually57:50 The Left Are NOT Entertaining1:02:22 Cultural Appropiation Example of How to Effectively Educate Directly1:06:08 Teaching Does Not Equal The Whole Class Getting It1:17:18 It All Leads Back to capitalism

Aug 10, 2025 • 1h 40min
Nick Cannon is a Symptom, Not the Problem
Subscribe to the main channelhttps://www.YouTube.com/@olurinatti/Olay's Friends: @ForeignManinaForeignLand @KennieJD @Homegworlhangout @Ohmeezzy @marquisedavonproductions Follow Olay on all socials @msolurin Twitter: https://twitter.com/msolurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/CashApp:$oolurin11Olay's Website:https://www.olayemiolurin.com/Subscribe to Olurintatti on Sub Stack:https://olurinatti.substack.com/Edited By: @AyAyRonB @An_0cto Chapters:0:00 Intro1:07 Hello!/A "litany" of Father/Daughter Problems5:13 Treating Children As Legacy Instead of Individuals14:01 Boys, Girls, & Their Approach to Education17:40 Current Pro-Natalism, & Raising Black Sons Under This New Wave24:57 Not Being Like Your Parents, & Contuining Legacy Not Being the Point32:45 The Safest Generation, & Kids Being Smarter Than Parents Think They Are40:00 The Worldview is Built in Childhood, & How Bad Parent = Bad Person45:14 The Queer Contributions in Communities58:43 PLanning A Framework for Future Community & Child Raising1:06:30 "You Just...Use The Word...Like That?"1:08:49 The Thought Cocktail of the Olurin Family1:17:59 The Enormous Costs & Struggles of Starting A Family Through The Lens of Black Gay Parents1:32:29 Some Final Thoughts on Raising Boys

Aug 3, 2025 • 2h 21min
Laverne Cox Dated a MAGA Cop... Let's Talk About It
Subscribe to the main channelhttps://www.YouTube.com/@olurinatti/Olay's Friends: @lavernecox @KatBlaque https://www.instagram.com/dashaunLHhttps://www.instagram.com/hopegisellehttps://www.instagram.com/QueiTannFollow Olay on all socials @msolurin Twitter: https://twitter.com/msolurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/CashApp:$oolurin11Olay's Website:https://www.olayemiolurin.com/Subscribe to Olurintatti on Sub Stack:https://olurinatti.substack.com/Edited By: @AyAyRonB @An_0cto Chapters:0:00 Intro1:48 Hello!8:00 The TS Madison Interview12:09 The Contrasting Politics with Transformative Love16:44 How Laverne's Story Resonates and "Seeing messy Laverne"24:24 Breif Laverne Read28:04 Conservative men fetishize trans women35:20 It's Not Enough to Just "Be Naive"53:19 Desire & Levels of Accesibility1:10:47 Can Desirability Be Recalibrated???1:21:48 "...It's Never A Black Man"1:43:35 Is It Love When They Don't Know About You?

Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 27min
We Need to Talk Love Island, Huda, Chelley, & Olandria
Subscribe to the main channelhttps://www.YouTube.com/@olurinatti/Olay's Friends: @Homegworlhangout @KhadijaMbowe @RebeccaAzor @ArianaJasmine_ https://www.instagram.com/sshaniaslaysFollow Olay on all socials @msolurin Twitter: https://twitter.com/msolurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/CashApp:$oolurin11Olay's Website:https://www.olayemiolurin.com/Subscribe to Olurintatti on Sub Stack:https://olurinatti.substack.com/Edited By: @An_0cto @AyAyRonB Chapters:0:00 Intro1:46 Hello/Love Island8:56 Proximity to Whiteness16:08 Huda's Representation33:12 Chelly's Bisexuality36:47 "Men are MEN"48:33 The Best Guy in the Show???54:21 The Sierra Instagram Post1:00:07 The Sierra, Olandria, & Nick Triangle

Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 10min
The Fall of Young Money is Pathetic
Subscribe to the main channelhttps://www.YouTube.com/@olurinatti/Olay's Friends: @RebeccaAzor @marquisedavonproductions @MenaceMaterialEnt https://www.instagram.com/antoinettewasherehttps://www.instagram.com/doctorjonpaulFollow Olay on all socials @msolurin Twitter: https://twitter.com/msolurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/CashApp:$oolurin11Olay's Website:https://www.olayemiolurin.com/Subscribe to Olurintatti on Sub Stack:https://olurinatti.substack.com/Edited By: @An_0cto @AyAyRonB Chapters:0:00 Intro1:13 Hello!/Bit of a Slow Media Week7:13 Nicki Going Toe to Toe With MORE Unassuming Parties11:57 Bringing Her Humanity Into All of This15:16 List of Slighted People Around Niki21:34 Did Lil Wayne Feel Slighted???24:25 "It's Dusty!"30:05 No One Else Can Be Successful32:45 Not Legacy, But Simple Relevancy45:56 The Criminal Partner Issue56:26 Kenneth Reacts58:45 Nicki Might Not Be A Fashion Girl1:04:59 "Check It Out" React

Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 10min
The Downfall of Nicki Minaj
Subscribe to the main channelhttps://www.YouTube.com/@olurinatti/Olay's Friends: @COLORMIND.mp4 @marquisedavonproductions https://www.instagram.com/ashseanFollow Olay on all socials @msolurin Twitter: https://twitter.com/msolurinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/CashApp:$oolurin11Olay's Website:https://www.olayemiolurin.com/Subscribe to Olurintatti on Sub Stack:https://olurinatti.substack.com/Edited By: @AyAyRonB @An_0cto Chapters:0:00 Intro7:12 Not the Best One, But The ONLY one12:02 Prime Minister Rating16:36 Back to Nicki's "loss of power"21:07 "...When you don't see yourself as mortal..."23:27 "...Victim & Villan" & Nicki's Long Climb31:39 The Case of Missy Elliot in Contrast to NIcki38:03 Chica, & All Other Black Female Creatives Being Pushed to the Wayside51:00 Lookism & Dissecting the Systemic Treatment of Fat People