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Mainstage Padcast w/ Napoleon Emill

On this episode Onika McLean and Ania Hall speak to comedian, actor, and good friend Napoleon Emill. They discuss his upbringing, living/traveling between New York and North Carolina his whole life. They also discuss his start to comedy career, his progression, and more. Follow everyone @napoleonemill @onikacomedy @aniahall @mainstagepodcast

Onika & Ania talk Diddy Drama, A Woman’s Worth & Gentrification | The MainStage Ep. 21

This week on The MainStage Podcast, Onika McLean and her daughter Ania Hall get real — and ridiculous — as they break down everything from Diddy’s RICO trial and Cardi B & Remy Ma’s messy relationships, to financial independence for women, gentrification, and the chaos of dating in NYC. Phew! 💎 Onika drops gems for the women who need a wake-up call — “Name your price, sis — you’re worth it!" — while Ania speaks honestly (and hilariously) about navigating love, loyalty, and a changing neighborhood. In this episode, we’re talking: 💄 Why Diddy’s RICO trial feels insane 💄 Cheating, financial independence & wage transparency in love 💄 Cardi B, Offset, Remy Ma, Papoose & other messy relationships 💄 Gentrification and the erasure of Black Spaces — when people move in for the Culture and then make every effort to erase it. 💄 The magic of Black spaces and the feeling of refuge 💄 Healing, empowerment & navigating dating in NYC with humor Grab a glass, sit back, and laugh with us as we keep it 100 — because sometimes you just have to! 🍹 📣 Join the conversation!! 💭 What do YOU think about gentrification and cultural erasure? Do you agree or disagree with Ania about having more pay transparency in relationships? ⬇️ Drop a comment and tell us what you think! 💄 Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more & hit that notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE on Spotify, Apple & everywhere you get your pods. 🛍️ Shop MainStage Cosmetics: https://www.onikamclean.com/store-1-2 [https://www.onikamclean.com/store-1-2] 📲 Follow Us on TikTok: @themainstagepod and Instagram: @mainstagepodcast @onikacomedy @aniahall 👀 WATCH: Onika's "PLAYTIME" Comedy Special on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9isk-Lp-2k&t=0s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9isk-Lp-2k&t=0s] 📩 Want to collab or sponsor an episode? Contact us at themainstagepod@gmail.com [themainstagepod@gmail.com]. #TheMainStage #OnikaMcLean #AniaHall #Diddy #CardiB #Gentrification #FinancialIndependence #BlackWomen #BlackCulture #PopCulture #Healing #Relationships #NYC #BedStuy #TompkinsSquarePark #HerbertVonKingPark Just a few keywords for the algo: Diddy trial, gentrification, Cardi B, Offset, relationships, financial independence, wage gap, MainStage Podcast, Onika McLean, Ania Hall, Black culture, Black spaces, healing, strong women, dating in NYC, cheating, empowerment, comic relief, mother-daughter bond, humor, real talk, lifestyle podcast, pop culture commentary, NYC podcast, Bed-Stuy, Tompkins Square Park, Herbert Von King Park, Black voices, women’s empowerment, relationship advice, New York City culture

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Onika & Ania break down Sinners, Black Spirituality & MET Gala Fashion Fails | MainStage Ep. 19

We’re back with a no-guest, no-holds-barred episode of The MainStage Podcast and baby… it’s giving confession time. 🎭💄 Onika McLean and her daughter Ania Hall return to the mics after catching the film Sinners—and they’ve got thoughts. From vampires and hoodoo to cultural critiques and biblical breadcrumbs, your favorite duo breaks down the film’s layered commentary and Michael B. Jordan’s twin performance (yes, Lindsay Lohan got a shoutout). PLUS: Ania has a bone to pick 😤. Onika’s been running off with her clothes, stealing vacation fits, and posting up on IG like she’s fresh off a fashion Nova runway. We’re talking ripped dresses, Ciara in the comments, and mother-daughter wardrobe wars. ✨ Highlights: * Why the devil needs an invitation 😈 * Hoodoo vs. Hollywood: reclaiming Black spirituality * The Met Gala, Black dandyism & fashion fails * Ania’s closet robbery and Onika’s IG takeover 📌 Follow, like, comment & subscribe — and don’t forget to check out past episodes with Gorgeous Gordy, Reg Thomas, and Katie Blunt! 📱 💋 Follow @onikacomedy & @aniahall on IG for Onika’s outfit pics (yes, those ones) + lipstick drops. #TheMainStagePodcast #OnikaMcLean #AniaHall #SinnersMovie #Hoodoo #BlackSpirituality #MotherDaughter #Podcast #MichaelBJordan #ClosetWars #MetGala #BlackDandyism

Finding the Funny - Inside the mind and creative process of Reg Thomas - MainStage EP. 18

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