Les Talk with Lester and Leslie
Just two besties on a pod bringing their existential talks to the internet. This cast is a conversational deep dive into the paralleling lives and the nuanced experiences of Lester Jay, an accomplished vocal artist and “aspiring adult” and Leslie SR Beebe, actress and aspiring comedian. Both Black, queer and here hoping to become your new favorite uncle and auntie. But since these conversations are strictly reflections, realizations of personal growth and life lessons, it is just that, THIER experiences… maybe inspire and give some good takeaways, but not meant to provide advice or solutions for anyone else. So we not claiming y’all.
Les Talk with Lester and Leslie
Latest Episodes
Les Talk: Assimilation pt. 2
On this special 2 part episode, the hosts reflect on their past understanding of why their parents raised them under the blanket of cultural and systemic assimilation. Did assimilation serve them or did they realize it’s just another inst...
Les Talk: Assimilation pt. 1
On this special 2 part episode, the hosts reflect on their past understanding of why their parents raised them under the blanket of cultural and systemic assimilation. Did assimilation serve them or did they realize it’s just another inst...
My Cognizance is Disonissin’
Current events that are less than savory, the skyrocketing costs of living, and headlines from mainstream media sounding way too similar to memes released by The Onion, have made it a rough few weeks. So much so that Leslie has a meltdown talki...
Les Talk About... CHURCH HURT
Take a deep breath and fill your water bottles, we're talking about church hurt. Your hosts discuss how their experiences with institutions for spiritual growth and safety served disappointment and abuse, deconstruction, as well as what their c...
Les Talk About... GOALS
When it comes to dream projects, finances, health or just checking things off a chore list (I will wash ALL the dishes one day), we come up with a plan of execution to meet or reach said goals. However, it isn’t always a clear and or straight l...
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