ITS THE SEASON 3 FINALE!!! The Queen is turning 50! She talks about her milestone and her approach to the years to come. Also: The 12th installment of the Love & Life Panel Discussion is Saturday, May 4th. What can we expect from this year's conversation? PLUS: Kaz & Queen give their take on a few viral posts from the last week. #chrisbrown #quavo …

On Episode 74 of According To Kaz & Queen: Would you rather live a life of comfort and leisure that is unimpactful or would you prefer to live a life of struggle but leave a legacy that spans generations? The Franklins give their take. On the Starz series, BMF, Lucille hasn't decided between Charles and the Doctor. Is she right to take her time mak…

On Episode 73 of According To Kaz and Queen: J Cole Apologizes to Kendrick Lamar at a recent concert for hurling some retaliatory bars at him and the internet goes nuts! Is the "Rap battle" as we know it, dead? Was J Cole showing maturity or fear? Was it yet another "L" for the light skinned delegation? Love and Hip Hop Couple Mendeecees and Yandy …

On Episode 72 of According To Kaz and Queen: Federal Agents raid Diddy's Homes and the walls appear to be closing in. Will Sean Combs get the R. Kelly/Mystikal treatment? Do we still give grace to sexual predators? Also: Lizzo announces that she's "quitting". But quitting what? Did Social Media Criticism take its toll? Or was Lizzo never as confide…

On Episode 71 of According To Kaz & Queen: A Social Media influencer starts a GoFundMe to raise money to pay a matchmaker. Has dating these days gotten this bad? Should she be embarrassed? Will followers actually send her money? Queen talks about conversations she's had with clients about their bad dating experiences. Also: What does it mean to "dr…

On According To Kaz & Queen 70: Tik Tok Influencer Cekeyus Jones says it'll take $250K from her followers for her to lose weight after a nurse commented on one of her videos. Was the nurse out of line? Is Cekeyus just looking for a quick come up? Should we just sit back and watch social media influencers be destructive? Also: A recent article says …

On Episode 69 of According To Kaz & Queen: Is Love Truly Blind? Can you truly fall in love with someone sight unseen? Did Clay show signs early on that he wasn't ready to get married? Was he still dealing with some childhood traumas from his father's infidelity? Also: On the heels of the infamous "What Makes Men Sassy" list, the internet has come u…

On Episode 68 of According To Kaz & Queen: How much are you willing to spend for a night on the town? Is there a price you consider too high for cocktails and fine dining? Where do you stand on publicly blasting Black restaurants/bars? Also: Black Alumni Weeks at Predominantly white Institutions have become commonplace. Some detractors say, "Why no…

On Episode 67 of According To Kaz & Queen: Storage Unit Guy is back again. This time he goes off on people who keep telling him to "get a job". Has America fooled us into believing the concept of "having a job"? And do you need one to find true happiness? Reesa Teesa had social media in a chokehold recently with her 50 part series "Why TF Did I Get…

On Episode 66: Desi Banks recently visited Club Shay Shay and talked about his ex-girlfriend not supporting his dreams of a comedy career. How long is a significant other supposed to support your dreams. Does "Ride or Die" mean living in poverty? How do you balance chasing a career AND taking care of home? The Franklins talk about their own journey…

On Episode 65 of According To Kaz & Queen: Mo'Nique is still going after Tyler Perry, Oprah, and Kevin Hart. Has her gripes now become annoying? Who's to blame for where her career is now? Is she speaking HER truth or avoiding accountability? ALSO: Killer Mike sweeps the Rap Category at the Grammys. But a lot of Younger Influencers are mad that he …

On Episode 64 of According To Kaz & Queen: It's Black History Month and The Franklins talk about expressing Blackness, Teaching Black History, and how white allies can use their white privilege against systemic racism. Also: Tyrese told an interviewer that he wishes he was born Latino. But Kaz & Queen would just like for him to shut up and stop tal…

On This Episode of According To Kaz & Queen: How hard do you have to love to get a face tattoo of your partner? Will Chrisean Rock ever regret getting a face tattoo of Blueface? Are you as tired of seeing Taylor Swift at Chiefs games as we are? And who told Chiefs fans to ruin the iconic "Swag Surf" for Black folks? And why does Shannon Sharpe thin…

Kaz and Queen are back from the holidays for Episode 62! Has Social Media gotten out of control? Why are people so prone to overshare? A Tik Toker gets kicked out of a storage unit he was living in after posting videos online. Another wanna-be influencer moves her entire family to a new city in hopes of going viral...and ends up homeless! What's RE…

On the mid-Season Finale of According To Kaz and Queen: Internet Chef and alleged scammer Darius Cooks visits some popular Jackson, MS restaurants and causes a stir. Do we put too much stock in "Celebrity Opinions" Also: Allegations continue to pile up for Sean 'Diddy" Combs as even more abusers come out of the woodwork. Is there an actual fire som…

D(eb)ATE NIGHT was a success! Thanksgiving is over and The Franklins are back with another episode. This week, Is there such thing as "too much" transparency in a marriage/relationship? Queen talks about being warned about "sharing too much" on the Podcast. Also. What are The Franklins views on threesomes in marriage? PLUS: Kaz & Queen answer quest…

It's the Thanksgiving Edition of According To Kaz & Queen. What are The Franklins thankful for this year? Why does Queen have Christmas decorations up before the turkey has been carved? Are the plots of Christmas movies all the same? ALSO: Why won't Andre 3000 give us what we need? AN OUTKAST ALBUM! What did the Franklins think about 3 Stacks "Flut…

The rest of The D(eb)ATE NIGHT crew join Kaz & Queen on this episode for a preview of what you will see November 24th in Jackson, MS They talk "Worst Dates" and "Worst Sex" Ever. PLUS: Whats the definition of "having a roster" #kekepalmer #blackpodcast #mississippi #jacksonstateuniversity #goodthingsjxn #blacklove #blackcreatives #deionsanders #joe…

On this episode of According To Kaz and Queen. ITS ELECTION DAY! Kaz and Queen talk about why voting is important, why many are cynical about it, and why don't young people care more. Also: Internet Critic Keith Lee caused a stir with his recent viral reviews of Atlanta restaurants. Does service and quality food even matter anymore? Or do folks jus…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: A small incident in the Franklin household triggers old wounds and leads to a blowup. That argument brings up old fears, gaslighting, and bad memories. How did The Franklins work through triggers. Also, Queen was out of town 2 days Officiating a wedding. Kaz talks about dealing with separation anxiety an…

On this episode of Kaz & Queen. Kaz recovers from a Birthday weekend of drinking. Did his plan to avoid a hangover work? Also, Brian McKnight drops a new album and changes his name to that of his infant son. Is he being petty? Weird? Or is he hiding trauma. PLUS: Kaz & Queen talk about their first "real" date. And whether it was a date at all.…

On the latest episode of According To Kaz & Queen: What does the term soulmate mean? What did Jada Pinkett mean when she called Tupac here "soulmate" and why is she now giving more details on her marriage to Will Smith. Also. Is there something wrong with a 1st date at The Cheesecake Factory? Why has dating become such a spectacle? Are folks dating…

On Episode 53 of According To Kaz & Queen, Jay Z caught some backlash online for saying he refused to give a cousin $4800. Are family members obligated to give money to family? Does Jay Z being a billionaire make a difference? Also: What is your definition of "celebrity worship"? Has social media made it worse? Are people who worship celebrities la…

On this Episode of According To Kaz & Queen. Queen comes home late from a night on the town and things get crazy in the Franklin home. Should married couples have Curfews? Also, "Hole in The Wall" culture is a real thing. Queen explains what a real Hole In The Wall is and what it's like being a part of that world. PLUS: Are there people in the worl…

On The Season 3 Premiere, Kaz & Queen reflect on 14 years of Marriage and the tips they use to keep their marriage strong. They also take about the recent celebrity break-ups of Iman Shumpert and Teyona Taylor and Remy Ma and Papoose as they share their stories of getting caught cheating. Also: Did Deion Sanders and 60 Minutes throw more shade at J…

On the Season 2 Finale of According To Kaz & Queen. Temps are rising to 102° in Mississippi and the state is still burning after the news of 6 Rankin County Deputies pleading guilty to torturing 2 Black Men for....Yup.. dating white women. Kaz & Queen tackle the racism that still exists in Mississippi law enforcement and why a lot of white people s…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: A guy goes viral after being stood up for a date. The responses ranged from sympathy to ridicule. Is being vulnerable on social media even worth it these days? Pranks, staged videos, and inciteful commentary have become the norm to get "likes" and "views". Are we headed toward tragedy sparked by the need…

On Episode 48 of According To Kaz & Queen: Carlee Russell and Jamie Foxx have the internet talking about "Thoughts & Prayers" again. Should there be stipulations with your prayers? Is Jamie Foxx now a clone? Has America collectively gotten dumber? Can married men compliment other women? Does a compliment mean you're trying to have sex? PLUS: The he…

On Episode 47 of According To Kaz & Queen: We all know reality shows have become scripted TV but after a fight breaks out off camera on The Real Housewives of The Potomac have reality shows gone too far? People don't really act like this in real life do they? Kaz & Queen discuss their feelings on the genre. Also: Are Ice Cream and Arcade dates real…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: Many people see being in Mississippi as a problem. Kaz says being in Mississippi is actually the solution. Do you have to leave Mississippi to be successful? KeKe Palmer's Baby Daddy went to the internet with his insecurities and social media was buzzing. Was she wrong for dancing with Usher? Can moms be…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: What is the appropriate amount of affection for a parent to show a child? What Crosses the line? Was NBA draftee Kobe Bufkin being "weird" touching his mom's leg during an interview? Was President Joe Biden embracing his son and kissing him on the cheek too much? Was the image of a dad wearing a tutu wit…

On this episode of Kaz and Queen: Storms cause a power outage in The Franklin home...TWICE. What did they learn about the old adage of "Be Prepared. Plus: A broken clock is right at least twice a day. What do you make of Dr. Umar Johnson's recent viral comments about Black men's responsibility to build the community. And was TD Jakes right when he …

On Episode 43 of According To Kaz & Queen: DC Young Fly's eulogy of Jacky Oh goes viral and the conversation turns to grief and abandonment. How do your grieve? Queen talks about her past issues of abandonment and how she's worked through it. Also, Kaz thinks he may have agoraphobia. He talks about his issues with control and how they manifested du…

On Episode 42 of According To Kaz & Queen: The Franklins welcome a new fur baby into the family and it has them reminiscing about past pet experiences. Queen talks about her problematic pregnancies over the years and how it's shaped her parenting now. Also: Are BBL's and Cosmetic procedures worth the possible risks? Why are folks "dying" to have th…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen. Have prom celebrations become too extravagant? Are these celebrations for the kids? or the Adults? Also, Social Media shuckster Derrick Jaxn made a living warning women about dating the "wrong men". Now, his Ex-Wife is telling a different story. Are she and women in her situation able to heal? PLUS: Shou…

On Episode 40 of According To Kaz & Queen: Union caught the ire of Social Media for revealing that she goes 50/50 with Dewayne Wade on their household bills. Comparing her to Savannah James (LeBrons Wife) which is the model for the "ideal wife"? Who grew up in a household with the more traditional gender roles Kaz or Queen? Also: Beyonce & Solange …

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: Brian McKnight has taken being a deadbeat dad to a new low. Is he the villain in this story of familial estrangement? Jamie Foxx's daughter says he's now recovering at home. Do celebrities owe the public health updates when they are hospitalized? Also: Janelle Monae seems to be embracing her sexuality an…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: TV Host Eboni K Williams pissed off all of Blue Collar Black America recently when she said she wouldn't date a bus driver because the job is "mediocre". She doubled down on her comments on The Breakfast Club. Why do the dating preferences get folks so riled up? Do Black folks strive to underachieve? Are…

On this episode: Are Horse and Carriage dates Corny? Do Zodiac Signs really determine a person's personality? Is Steve Harvey really qualified to give marriage advice? And are husbands and wives "possessions"? PLUS: Queen reflects on another rotation around the sun and comes up with some startling Revelations. #goodthingsjxn #jackson #mississippi #…

On this episode of Kaz & Queen, The Franklins tackle marriage, divorce, and communication. Do people take marriage seriously anymore? Is divorce used as a way to avoid working on your marriage? Why would couples with 15+ years of marriage get divorced? Are folks marrying too young these days? PLUS: Queen's Birthday Revelations & Will Kaz back out o…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: Soccer star Achraf Hakimi registered all his assets in his mother's name preventing his estranged wife from taking half his reported $72 Million. Will this set a precedent? Is it weird for a grown man to have to ask his mother for permission to spend his money? And why get married in the first place if y…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: Angel Reese caught the ire of white America for her "You Can't See Me" taunt in the NCAA Women's Championship Game. Does America over police Black emotion & celebration? Plus: Work hurt, it's a real thing. Kaz & Queen talk about how they've dealt with toxic workplaces and colleagues. #goodthingsjxn #jack…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: Does newly released text messages between Jonathan Majors and his girlfriend help his case or hurt it? Were the texts possibly signs of long term abuse? Is his arrest just a bad coincidence or a conspiracy against successful Black men. PLUS: Colorism. Is there such thing as light-skinned privilege? #jona…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen, Do Black people keep the same energy for Juneteenth that they do for St. Patrick's Day or Cinco De Mayo? A News Anchor in Jackson, MS was fired for saying "Fo Shizzle My Nizzle" on air after having made other offensive remarks. Was the firing warranted? And why do some white people want to say the "N Wor…

On this episode: Was Jesus Broke? Will the modern chase for "the bag" end true activism as we know it? The latest episode of the ABC series Abbott Elementary has started a conversation about Charter Schools in the Black Community. Are they legit? Plus: Ciara's Dress Causes Controversy & Ashanti is 40, Single, and Kid Free why are people saying that…

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: A viral photo of BBQ from Virginia raises the question of who has the best BBQ in America, Photos of Micheal B. Jordan & Jonathan Majors sparks homophobia on the internet..again. Plus, Does a high salary, and a flashy car make you a catch in the dating scene? Or is it your game? #goodthingsjxn #jackson #…

On this edition of According To Kaz & Queen, Chris Rock finally responds to the infamous Will Smith slap with a new Netflix Special. Did it hit the mark? Does Rock hate Black women? Also, Micheal B. Jordan confronts an old high school classmate on the red carpet. Was he right to bring it up? Plus: Our kid just turned 13 and celebrated with a hotel …

On this episode of According To Kaz & Queen: Does R. Kelly's sentencing bring his saga to a close? T.I. says his last album will mark him relinquishing the "King of The South" moniker. Was he ever truly the "King"? and will he and Boosie really shelve their joint album. Also, Queen talks about "trauma bonds" and how to recognize them. #jackson #mis…

On this episode of According To Kaz and Queen. Chris Brown goes on a social media rant against his detractors. Has he matured? Rhianna's Vogue cover has brought out a lot of toxic masculinity online. Was there a "conspiracy" to make ASAP Rocky look emasculated? and Willie D is not happy that his Geto Boys mate Scarface performed at the Grammys with…

On this episode of According to Kaz & Queen: Lawmakers in the MS Legislature are trying to craft bills to take over leadership in Jackson, the Blackest city in the country, Can you be a Christian and love Beyonce?, and what happens when your Super Bowl party days are suddenly behind you? You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: linktr.ee/Ka…