Summary of They That Wait Upon The Lord Podcast Episode by The Read

Overview of They That Wait Upon The Lord by Loud Speakers Network

This episode of The Read mixes pop culture commentary, Black celebrity news, political outrage, and listener advice. The hosts celebrate timeless Black icons, unpack several messy celebrity feuds, react strongly to transphobia and Islamophobia in the news, and answer listener letters about exes, relationships, and noisy neighbors. The tone stays sharp, funny, and opinionated, with frequent side comments about current events and internet chaos.

Black Excellence Spotlight

Grace Jones and Eartha Kitt

The hosts’ Black excellence pick was a two-for-one salute to Grace Jones and Eartha Kitt, inspired by a rewatch of Boomerang.

They praised both women as:
- iconic,
- gorgeous,
- wildly talented,
- and still culturally influential.
The segment was also a reminder to younger listeners that these legends deserve to be known well beyond one viral reference or cameo.
Their point: if you don’t know who Grace Jones or Eartha Kitt are, “ask your mama or grandma.”

Hot Topics and Celebrity Drama

Girlfriends reunion and Broadway

The hosts discussed a recent Girlfriends reunion photo featuring Tracee Ellis Ross and Persia White, connected to Tracee’s Broadway work in Every Brilliant Thing.

They loved how good the cast still looks and joked about the show’s legacy.
They also noted that creator Mara Brock Akil reportedly made it clear that the project deserved proper respect and budget.

Kandi Burruss vs. Tamar Braxton

A major pop culture moment was Kandi Burruss speaking about Tamar Braxton on a podcast.

Kandi allegedly said Tamar can sing beautifully, “and nobody gives a fuck,” which the hosts found brutally funny but not untrue.
They interpreted the exchange as classic petty, long-running woman-to-woman tension rather than a major scandal.
They also referenced old Braxton Family Values clips to show that the Braxton family’s interpersonal drama is nothing new.

K. Michelle vs. Shaboozey

The hosts reacted to K. Michelle publicly calling out Shaboozey on The Breakfast Club.

K. Michelle accused him of being friendly in DMs but ignoring her when she tried to talk music collaboration.
She also suggested he doesn’t like Black women, which the hosts said was likely not shocking to anyone.
Their overall take: the situation felt inconsistent, messy, and very “you should’ve just left this alone.”

Sidney Star allegations and transphobia

The hosts briefly discussed the arrest and allegations against Sidney Star, who is accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

They were clear that the allegations are horrific and should be handled by the legal system.
At the same time, they strongly pushed back against people using the case to smear trans people as a whole.
Their point was explicit: one accused person does not represent an entire community, and predators exist across all identities.

WNBA, Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and Brittney Griner

A large portion of the episode focused on the WNBA and the culture-war nonsense surrounding it.

Sophie Cunningham

The hosts called out Sophie Cunningham as a loud, performative transphobe.

They mocked her for acting like trans players are a major issue in the WNBA when no such widespread problem exists.
They argued she is trying to build a post-basketball career with right-wing media.
They emphasized that she is not even a standout player, so the outrage feels like attention-seeking.

Caitlin Clark

They also discussed Caitlin Clark’s response when asked about trans issues.

Caitlin declined to turn the locker room into a political debate, saying the issue belongs with leagues and governing bodies.
The hosts viewed that as the correct, non-inflammatory answer.
They joked that the right wing may eventually turn on Caitlin for not being transphobic enough.

Brittney Griner’s divorce

The hosts then turned to Brittney Griner filing for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, and requesting joint custody of their child.

They did not treat it as scandalous.
Their stance was that marriages end, people change, and nobody owes the public a relationship out of obligation.
They also noted the weird internet tendency to act like one spouse “owes” the other forever because of past loyalty.

Other Notable Pop Culture and News Moments

Rihanna and Drake-adjacent chaos

The hosts briefly marveled at Rihanna posting a playful, messy clip of herself dancing and captioning someone in the studio as her “ex,” which they assumed was a dig at Drake.

Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew” remix surprise

They spent a lot of time praising Beyoncé for dropping a new “Morning Dew” remix pack at 3 a.m.

They loved that she didn’t just make a basic remix — she essentially made a whole new song.
They were especially excited about the version featuring Jay-Z.
The takeaway: Beyoncé stays in her bag and keeps fans guessing.

Mario Lopez’s AI niece video

They also reacted to Mario Lopez posting and then deleting an AI-generated video of his niece at a Dodgers game.

They found the video bizarre, inappropriate, and suspiciously specific.
Their main reaction was confusion over why anyone would create or share that content in the first place.

ICE and Mamdani/9-11 petition outrage

In the closing stretch of the episode, they went hard on:

ICE agents and what they described as cruel, humiliating behavior toward immigrants and families.
A petition against Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending 9/11 memorial events, which they viewed as blatant Islamophobia.
They also mocked public figures like Patricia Heaton for helping amplify anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Listener Letters and Advice

Letter: Going to an ex’s wedding with a new boyfriend

A listener asked whether it was wrong to bring their current boyfriend to their ex’s wedding.

Hosts’ advice:

The current boyfriend should not be able to “ban” them from going.
That said, if the boyfriend is uncomfortable, the couple needs to talk through the insecurity rather than fight over control.
Their overall view: attending the wedding is not automatically disrespectful, especially if the relationship with the ex is truly over.

Letter: Loud children upstairs

A white woman living beneath a Black single mother and two children asked how to deal with the noise in her apartment building without sounding racist.