Okay Sugar, buckle up—because this episode was basically mine and Connie’s Olympics. From the moment we hit record, the energy was high, the accessories were rattling, and Vivienne Westwood was in the house hovering over the conversation like the patron saint of chaotic glam.

We kicked things off with a little accessory talk (because of course we did), and before long,we were deep in our feelings about our Westwood babies—yes, the squiggles, the pirate boots, and those corsets. Con and I traded stories - spiraling into memories of punk’s electric surge in the late 70s and 80s, back when fashion wasn’t just fashion—it was a full‑blown cultural riot.

And then came the icons. Pat Cleveland strutting through my imagination. Yoko Ono being...Yoko Ono. Grace Jones, obviously slaying from every angle. It felt like flipping through the coolest scrapbook ever made.

Just when you think we can’t get more ‘unserious’, we dive into fishbowl questions—fashion trends we’d banish, knockoff drama, and the teen fashion choices we wish we could time‑travel to fix. Chaos, laughter, and maybe a little too much honesty.

If you want the play‑by‑play, here’s your stylish timestamp menu:

• 00:00 — Hellos, hugs, and general fabulousness
• 00:18 — Accessories we’re unreasonably attached to
• 00:57 — Nostalgia hour: fashion shows we still dream about
• 01:16 — The Vivienne Westwood fangirl spiral begins
• 04:54 — Punk, politics, and platform everything
• 08:51 — Why color theory should come with a warning label
• 14:00 — Personal fashion lore (yes, the corset story is here)
• 17:11 — Iconic outfits and the Case of the Missing Corsets
• 18:02 — Fishbowl chaos: trends, tips, tea
• 21:05 — “Sun’s out, buns out” but make it fashion
• 23:41 — Teen fashion memories we survived
• 25:14 — Designer jeans and the era that shaped us
• 29:17 — Voting matters (and so does what you wear to the polls)
• 29:55 — Final thoughts and fabulous farewells

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901

You can write to us at Kiki@TheCuttingUp.com

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit.

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

Buckle up, because this episode goes off the rails the way only our show can. Today we have Joy Reid! Yes, Joy freakin’ Reid, the first Black woman primetime news anchor, New York Times bestselling author, and the woman who tells it like it is. We jump right into the deep end with, what else, dolls! It’s an obsession in this house, as you all know. We talk Mr. and Ms. Potatohead, Baby That–a-Way, custom dolls, and then we go thataway talking about Joy’s ascendance to make primetime news history, and how her Jamaican godmother won’t let it go. The tea is hot! Joy's own independent media platform is flourishing—and baby, the freedom? She said she can finally tell the truth without anyone in a suit whispering, “Um, maybe we don’t say that.” And honestly, I felt that in my spirit. We dip into the fish pond and come up with some ghost stories. The whole episode is a celebration of authenticity—and we can promise you’ve never seen Joy like this!

Enjoy honeysuckles.

Check out Joy's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome Blaque
00:55 Where is the trustworthy news at?!
03:20 Fashion Talk (Joy understood the assignment)
07:11 Welcoming Joy Reid like the queen she is
10:16 Doll Collections & Childhood Memories
22:24 Gender Roles and Expectations
24:51 The Trad Wife Trend (girl…)
28:16 Joy’s Media Journey Begins
30:12 Launching a Show During a Pandemic
32:10 Jumping into Independent Media
33:07 Social Media, Truth‑Telling, and Being Real
41:04 Paranormal Moments & Ouija Shenanigans
46:07 Thank‑yous, Hugs, and Goodbyes

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901

You can write to us at Kiki@TheCuttingUp.com

And follow us on instagram:

@TheLinaBradford

@TheRealConnieGirl

@PrideHouseMedia

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit.

Production Design by Darryl Dickens.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

Connie and Lina get to sit down for an incredible, off-the-freaking-chain chat with the legendary Susan Powter. And trust, she holds nothing back, sharing her wild origin story, rise, and fall—and now her return to the stage. We’ve got exclusives! Powter went from being a broke single mom who stripped at the Million Dollar Saloon in conservative Dallas, Texas, and rose to completely shake up the fitness world. They get real about what it means to be a powerful woman, bouncing back from tough times, and why it's so important to just be yourself. Susan gives the inside scoop on her new documentary, “Stop the Insanity,” and how it captures all her biggest fights, wins, and losses. With her super honest stories and amazing energy, Susan is someone you will never forget. This conversation is a must-listen.

Check out the highlights:

00:00 - Kicking things off
00:13 - Just chatting & talking movies
01:11 - All about Susan Powter & empowerment
02:56 - How she changed the game
05:56 - Getting personal: The tough times
20:02 - Behind the scenes of her new doc
24:43 - Keeping it real in the fitness world
25:17 - Why she had to get out
26:24 - Getting screwed over & fighting back
27:03 - The comeback story
28:43 - Finding happiness & being true to yourself
31:29 - Dealing with ageism & career hurdles
34:37 - The power of being honest
36:04 - Why you gotta keep working
36:48 - Being thankful & starting fresh
47:33 - Wrapping it up

Pre-Order “Stop the Insanity”: https://obscuredreleasing.com/films/stop-the-insanity

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901

You can write to us at Kiki@TheCuttingUp.com

And follow us on instagram:

@TheLinaBradford

@TheRealConnieGirl

@PrideHouseMedia

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit.

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.