This week in the Den, the Mamas finally bring on Ashley's LITERAL day one—Nalo, her best friend since birth, Nalo Wise. After years of stories, references, and inside jokes, the audience gets to meet the woman herself. Together, Melanie, Codie, Ashley and Nalo take us deep into what it really takes to make a friendship last for decades: the honesty, the matu ... Show More
Nov 10
Behind the Mic, Behind the Magic
<p>The Mamas are fresh off their live show and whew — it was a ride! This week they’re sharing what it really took to make it happen: long days, late nights, and the sisterhood that kept them going. From planning and promotion to showtime nerves, they talk about pouring your hear ... Show More
38m 11s
Nov 3
RUN IT BACK with Michael Ealy
<p>Michael Ealy is the Daddy in the Den! Earlier this year, actor, husband, and father of two, Michael Ealy joined the Mamas to talk about raising a boy and a girl. Michael shares lessons learned, from recognizing double standards - why are girls called sassy but boys are asserti ... Show More
57m 32s
Oct 27
From Layoff to Level Up With The Gin & Juice Sisters
<p>In this special crossover episode, <strong>The Mama’s Den</strong> links up with <strong>The Gin & Juice Podcast</strong>—hosted by powerhouse sisters and moms, <strong>Mel Goolsby</strong> and <strong>Melissa Fredericks</strong>. Together, we dive into how these two turned li ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2023
If You’re Tracking Your Kids, Should You Tell Them?
On this episode: Zak Rosen, Jamilah Lemieux, and Elizabeth Newcamp talk about parenting digital citizens.
Elizabeth sits down with author and speaker Dr. Devorah Heitner about her latest book, Growing Up in Public. The book helps guide parents through navigating social media an ... Show More
40m 13s
Jun 2025
Black Motherhood: The Power, Pressure & Truth Behind Netflix’s “Forever” with Karen Pittman
<p>In this episode, we sit down with actress, artist, and real-life supermom Karen Pittman–whose role as Dawn Edwards in Netflix’s “Forever” had us feeling seen like never before. We hear about Karen’s path from opera to acting, raising two kids as a single mom, and why she waite ... Show More
55m 42s
Nov 13
"RE-RELEASE: Jenny Slate"
<p>Our lovely surprise guest Jenny Slate joins from a supply closet to give us the 5-day weather outlook, the difference between drop and dropper, texts about ‘the patriarchy,’ and so much more. Come ruin your minds with us, here at Chateau SmartLess.</p><p>This episode was origi ... Show More
44m 21s