To Catch Feelings On Mama's Phone

Summary of To Catch Feelings On Mama's Phone

by Loud Speakers Network

1h 49m•January 15, 2026
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Overview of To Catch Feelings On Mama's Phone

This episode of The Read (Loud Speakers Network) — titled “To Catch Feelings On Mama’s Phone” — is a wide-ranging, opinionated pop-culture and advice show. Hosts trade hot takes on awards-season moments, celebrity scandals, local press controversies, and listener relationship letters. The tone mixes comic outrage, empathy, and blunt life advice; recurring themes are accountability (celebrities and everyday people), the loneliness that drives bad choices, and defending small Black media spaces.

Main segments & topics discussed

  • Golden Globes highlights and reactions

    • Praise for a moving speech by an actress referred to as “Sianna Taylor” from One Battle After Another, and a shout-out to Jungle Pussy (and Paul Thomas Anderson’s on-stage shout-outs).
    • Jokes and reactions to hosts/comics (Nikki Glaser, Wanda Sykes) and Michael B. Jordan’s mother getting attention on the carpet.
    • Concerns about Oscars’ outcomes and awards-season politics.

  • Entertainment & industry headlines

    • Kid Mero announced as the new Hot 97 morning host.
    • Rihanna rumors / fan speculation about pregnancy and personal life.
    • Matthew Knowles planning a Destiny’s Child tribute tour (small-run, several U.S. cities).
    • Mary J. Blige announced Las Vegas residency dates.
    • Jessica Lange returning to American Horror Story and the general “checks-cleared” atmosphere of actors returning to franchises.

  • Celebrity messes & sports-related drama

    • Deep dive and criticism of Offset’s ongoing public drama with Selena Powell and related threats — hosts condemn threatening language and erratic behavior.
    • Update on Stefon Diggs’ legal situation and how scheduling (e.g., NFL calendar) affects proceedings.
    • Discussion of Rihanna/ASAP Rocky relationship coverage and Remy/Pat Poose online drama.
    • Boots vs. Bucky (Love & Hip Hop / VH1) reunion fights highlighted as nostalgia/mess.

  • Media, language, and viral clips

    • Cam Newton viral clip: hosts mock his mangled attempt at the word “eclectic” and his general persona during the interview.
    • Lynn Jones (Jacksonville Free Press) controversy: a local Black reporter’s 20-second, empathetic message to Jaguars coach after a playoff loss drew national criticism from some sports journalists — hosts defend Jones and the value of local/Black press.

  • Advertisements and sponsor mentions sprinkled throughout (Squarespace, Lowe’s, FX show promos, apartments.com).

Listener letters and advice (Ask the Read)

The hosts read several listener letters and respond with direct, often blunt guidance:

  • Jason (follow-up): Learned to move on rather than try petty revenge; hosts reinforced self-respect and boundaries.
  • Simone: Questioned excluding future sister-in-law from a wedding — hosts encouraged inclusion and giving benefit of the doubt; Simone invited her.
  • Ariel (35, dating a 19-year-old): Hosts strongly advised to end the relationship; consensus that a 16-year age gap with the younger party just out of adolescence is inappropriate and risky. They urged therapy and reflection on loneliness driving risky choices.
  • Becky (hid a friend’s Trader Joe’s bag at stadium): Hosts said the incident was embarrassing but minor, likely driven by wanting to belong; recommended not spiraling and seeking community/friends.
  • Junebug (partner still close to their ex): Hosts validated the discomfort, clarified the boundary vs. rule distinction, and advised ending the relationship if partner continues to ignore limits and respect.

Notable quotes & lines

  • On dating younger people: hosts repeatedly, bluntly: “No — 19 is a hard no.”
  • On Lynn Jones controversy: “We can have 20 seconds for that” — defending small, local Black press showing compassion.
  • Carol Danvers (listener): recounted being hit by a car and the driver’s shocking response, “That’s what you get for jaywalking,” which became a focal point for condemnation and discussion about driving behavior and accountability.

Key takeaways / themes

  • Loneliness drives bad choices: hosts repeatedly link risky dating/behavior to emotional gaps and recommend therapy/community building.
  • Boundaries matter and must be respected: if a partner repeatedly ignores stated limits (e.g., one-on-one contact with an ex), consider ending the relationship.
  • Accountability for public figures: hosts call out threats, irresponsible behavior (Offset), and absurdity (Cam Newton’s viral clip).
  • Support local Black media: a brief, compassionate on-air interaction from a community reporter should not be derided — small, local outlets matter.
  • Keep perspective: there’s room for both critique of celebrity culture and empathy for normal human experiences (embarrassment, heartbreak, community pride).

Recommended actions for listeners

  • If loneliness is influencing your dating choices, consider therapy and intentionally cultivating local community/friendships.
  • Don’t pursue or continue romantic entanglements with people who are clearly too young; protect yourself and others emotionally.
  • When hurt by a partner’s actions, clearly express how it affects you; if they ignore reasonable compromise, consider ending it.
  • Support local and Black-owned media outlets — they report from a community perspective that often gets overlooked.
  • Drive responsibly — hosts used a listener’s car-accident story to call out careless driving and the moral duty to stop, call 911, and render aid.

Quick episode highlights (for skimmers)

  • Hot 97 morning host: Kid Mero named new host.
  • Celebrity drama: Offset/selena powell leaks and threats; Cardi B’s response noted.
  • Listener letter blowouts: hard “no” to a 35-year-old dating a 19-year-old; empathy and practical advice for loneliness.
  • Viral media moments: Cam Newton’s “eclectic” clip; Lynn Jones praised after heat from national media for her compassionate on-the-spot message to a coach.

If you want a one-sentence summary: the episode blends snappy pop-culture commentary and relationship advice, insisting on accountability (in love, on the road, in the media) while defending small-community kindness and reminding listeners to tend to their own emotional lives.