You don’t have the answers! Vixon J. and Rovie get into another round of questions, including a guy offering his wife to his best friend, someone attempting to reclaim their land and if they’d give their arch-nemesis millions of dollars. Follow Vixon J.: @vixonj (IG) | @vixon_j (TW) Follow Rovie: @nrevor (IG/TW) Follow the pod: @sipodcast (IG) | @si__podcast (TW) To ask questions/advice, guest appearances & inquiries: sophigpodcast@gmail.com

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EP. 186 - Happy Wife, Happy Ending (Q.T.N.A. 2)

Appropriation much? Vixon J. and Rovie discuss Michael B Jordan’s rum line as they reexamine cultural appropriation, specifically from a Caribbean lens. They bring up a long time offender to island culture, how Black TikTok is boycotting white creators and much more.

EP. 185 - Midwest Indies

Speak Your Truth. Vixon J. and Rovie discuss their relationships with the truth, as they differentiate honesty versus transparency. They discuss how honesty is viewed towards themselves and others, how transparency can be good and bad, as well as how their truths have helped them grow.

EP. 184 - Speak Your Truth

Let's put these topics to rest! Vixon J. and Rovie are joined by Via Simone (of Bonnets & Durags/Pillow Talk Podcast) to officially retire certain topics that are discussed repeatedly on the timeline, including $200 dates, splitting bills, who's more important between one's kids and their partners, even choosing between having dinner with Jay-Z or $50K.

EP. 183 - #RIPTwitter w/ Via Simone

What the shenanigans? Vixon J. and Rovie break down some of the wild stories across the timeline including a super casual groom, Summer Walker and her baby feeding choices and Monique’s beef with bonnets. They also answer if someone is an asshole for not wanting to help their pregnant relative move.

EP. 182 - What The Shenanigans?!

Who runs the world? Vixon J. and Rovie are joined by Shanté (of Flash Zine) and Phylicia to discuss their recent collaboration and women in the music industry. They lists their favorite artists, if female artists are truly respected, positions behind the scenes and how more women in creative roles should be highlighted. Follow Shante: @shazthephotog & @flashzine Follow Phylicia: @chvrmd (Episode Art: @naiikasings) *NYC listeners* RSVP to the "Women In Music" event on 6/12 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flash-chvrmd-present-women-in-music-tickets-158143311903 Follow Vixon J.: @vixonj (IG) | @vixon_j (TW) Follow Rovie: @nrevor (IG/TW) Follow the pod: @sipodcast (IG) | @si__podcast (TW) | To ask questions/advice, guest appearances & inquiries: sophigpodcast@gmail.com

EP. 181 - Who Runs The World?

Safety first! Vixon J. and Rovie discuss creating safe spaces on a professional and personal level, especially in digital and physical spaces. They share recent incidents of victims being violated in their workspaces and go over what goes into creating safe spaces for a diversity of people. They finally answer if a teenager is being neglected by their parent or not.

EP. 180 - Safety First

Express yourself! Vixon J. and Rovie discuss Black expressionism in the forms of visual arts and fashion in culture. They discuss how Black artistry has been viewed and treated throughout the years, as well as fashion and its influence on how it’s received and consumed. They also answer if a person is an asshole for ignoring their roommate in need.

EP. 179 - Black Effect

Questions that need answers! Vixon J. and Rovie take the time to answer some personal questions, like the saddest moments in their lives, who they miss the most, childhood habits they still have and more.

EP. 178 - Q.T.N.A.

We all go together. Vixon J. and Rovie discuss polyamorous, polyandrous and other multi-partnered relationships, their definitions and its misconceptions with infidelity. They also answer if someone is an asshole for blackballing a relative for a position at their job.

EP. 177 - We All Go Together

Can we live? Vixon J. and Rovie discuss how they’re coping as it relates to the polarizing events of the Derek Chauvin verdict and the murder of Ma’Khia Bryant. They discuss the adultification of Black youth, breaking down a partner’s worth via their text interaction and answer if a person’s friend may be colorist.

EP. 176 - Can We Live?

Getting things off our chests! Vixon J. and Rovie get into what’s been on their minds, such as reflecting on the latest police brutality and fatality moments that have happened in this past few weeks, including Duante White Jr., friendship dates and toxic friendships and if a guy is an asshole for not caring about his brother’s kids.

EP. 175 - Normalize It!

Access granted or denied? Vixon J. and Rovie are joined by Jade to discuss the different forms of access that we allow others in our lives. From digital to physical, they discuss what it means to be an “open book,” code switching, social media personalities and if one should regain access once it’s taken away.

EP. 174 - Access Granted w/ Jade

It’s us versus them! Vixon J. and Rovie discuss the saturation of Black trauma in media and how it relates to the reality that we see everyday. They share a recent bill that passed in Georgia, which will effect voter capabilities for Black constituents and answer what would make someone they’re attracted to unattractive.

EP. 173 - Us Vs. Them

Cheaters gonna cheat. Vixon J. and Rovie go over the latest relationship scandals that have hit social media recently between Derrick Jaxn and his wife, as well as Quavo and Saweetie. They discuss cheating, the roles of partners in their relationships, accountability of actions and how to be better. They also answer what makes people stay toxic. Follow Vixon J.: @vixonj (IG) | @vixon_j (TW) Follow Rovie: @nrevor (IG/TW) Follow the pod: @sipodcast (IG) | @si__podcast (TW) | To ask questions/advice, guest appearances & inquiries: sophigpodcast@gmail.com

EP. 172 - Cheat-os

Steven & Nieema Simone along with Vixon J host a weekly podcast having candid, blunt & hilarious conversations on various topics. Executive Produced by Bianca Bey. New episodes every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Play & YouTube. For all inquiries: askus@sipodcast.com

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Sophisticated Ignorance Podcast

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