The Big Half & Half Rewatch Podcast

The Big Half & Half Rewatch Podcast

by Barrett Blackman

Episode 15: The Big Phat Mouth Episode: Part 1

(Original Airdate: Mon, Feb 17, 2003) Myles & Barrett discuss Mona's inability to keep house business in the house when she blabs unflattering information to a music reporter about Delicious' biggest star. Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

Episode 14: The Big Game Of Love Episode

Myles and Barrett discuss episode 14, "The Big Game of Love." In this episode, Mona assumes she'll be "lonely" with Spencer on Valentine's Day as per their usual tradition, but instead gets date offers from two recent blasts from the past and has to decide whom to choose. Meanwhile, the Dee Dees are struggling to deal with their men choosing work over spending Valentine's Day with them, and Spencer struggles to get a date. Follow Us! - @TheBigHalfAndHalfPod

Episode 13: The Big Condom-Nation Episode

Barrett and Myles get into episode 13 of Half & Half titled, "The Big Condom-Nation Episode." In this episode, Spencer and Mona get a visit from an old college friend (played by the amazing Tatyana Ali) who ends up sleeping with Spencer and having a pregnancy scare. This upsets Mona on many levels as she doesn't like her friends getting together and she's especially concerned with Spencer having sex without a condom, which causes her to push him to get an HIV test. Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

Episode 12: The Big Hit It & Quit It Episode

Myles and Barrett break down episode 12, "The Big Hit It & Quit It." In this episode Dee Dee is sexually frustrated by her boyfriend Neil only to disocver that he's celibate. While she tries to navigate a relationship without physical intimacy, Mona is so stressed out from work that she starts smoking cigarettes again and does everything she can to hide it from her family. https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

Episode 11: The Big Upsetting Set-Up Episode

Mona & Dee Dee set up Spencer with Geneva, only to later regret their decision! Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

Episode 10: The Big Thanks For Nothing Episode

Barrett and Myles have finally reached a good ol' sitcom staple... The holiday episode! In this episode, they recap episode 10, where all the women come together for Thanksgiving dinner and are joined by the sisters' paternal grandmother, who is played by none other than the legendary Diahann Carroll. Throughout the evening the sisters' grandmother clearly has favorites (Mona and Phyllis) and it drives the Dee Dees crazy as they try everything they can to win her over. The family is also joined by Spencer who accidentally spills some tea about Mona, which causes a rift between them. Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

Episode 9: The Big In With The In Crowd Episode

Myles and Barrett recap episode 9, "The Big In with the Crowd Episode." In this episode, Mona is invited to a girls' night with Mona's friends (one of which is played by Nicole Scherzinger), but she quickly feels like she doesn't belong as they discuss the fancy parts of life she can't afford. Later, when Dee Dee gifts Mona the same expensive purse all of her other friends have it complicates her feelings even more, as she's eager to sell it for the money she so desperately needs. Meanwhile, Spencer starts to date one of Dee Dee's fancy friends and he's living it up as she spoils him with gifts and she's appreciative to have a handsome man willing to do whatever she requests. Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

Episode 8: The Big Ex-pectations Episode

Barrett and Myles recap episode 8, "The Big Ex-pectations Episode." In this episode, guest starring the amazing Keith Robinson, Dee Dee falls for a new guy, or at least a guy that's new to her. It turns out he's Mona's high school boyfriend...and not just any boyfriend but the one who took her virginity. Mona gives Dee Dee her blessing to date him at first, but soon old feelings creep back in, and she wants him back. Will they choose each other, or will they let him get in between their growing bond? https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

Episode 7: The Big Sistah Sans Soul Episode.

Myles and Barrett recap episode 7, "The Big Sistah Sans Soul Episode." In this episode, Mona goes to the club with Spencer and hits it off with a guy named Miles (not to be confused with the co-host of this podcast). Sparks grow, and the two continue to date until he realizes she's not "Black enough" for him, and they break up. This causes Mona to spiral and make big changes to herself to win him back. While it seems to work, it comes at a great cost, and Barrett and Myles discuss how they relate to Mona, what her character's journey is like in this episode and up til this point, and more. There's also a great cameo by DMX, and the hosts give the late-great icon his flowers. Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

Episode 4: The Big Pimpin' Episode

Barrett and Myles recap "The Big Pimpin' Episode" which was written by David M. Matthews and released October 14, 2002. This episode starred the late great Merlin Santana as Dante Aldente, a music artist with a big ego, and an even bigger connection with Dee Dee. We discuss the funny moments, Mona's fears that her sister will get hurt because of Dante's playboy ways, and the shocking plot twist at the end of the episode. Follow Us https://www.instagram.com/thebighalfandhalfpod/

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