The Cookout Chronicles
Join Zaria and Lamonte for good vibes, great conversations, and unfiltered stories come to life. Whether it’s hilarious moments, deep talks over the grill, or the latest culture and lifestyle topics, we’re serving it all hot and fresh. Pull up a chair, grab a plate, and join us for real talk, real laughs, and real community. Let’s chop it up!
Episodes

Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Hey cousins! We’re pulling up a chair and unpacking the early moves of the new administration. From executive orders to federal policy shifts, we break down what’s changing and who it’s going to affect the most. Grab your plate and tune in. It's time for some real talk about politics, power, and the people they claim to serve.
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Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Hey cousins! In this episode, we briefly talk about the ups and downs of adulting—how it feels like no one really knows what they're doing, but we’re all just trying to keep it together. Then we switch gears and take you on a ride through our latest lake float trip: from the pre-trip chaos to the cooler checklists, unfiltered laughs, and who really held the raft down. It’s giving grown-ish with a side of wet & wild. Tap in for the float trip recap you didn’t know you needed!
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Zaria's Instagram: @zsg___3

Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Hey cousins! This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane. One of us went to an HBCU, the other to a PWI. From homecomings to hallway culture shocks, we’re swapping stories on what made our college years unforgettable.
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Lamonte's Instagram: @lamonte.m
Lamonte's Tiktok: @lifeaslamonte
Zaria's Instagram: @zsg___3

Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Hey cousins! This week at the cookout, we stroll through celebrity culture with a shady side-eye at a few recent events. From messy headlines to boundary-crossing fans, we’re talking about who’s doing too much and who needs to log off. Grab a plate and pull up. We've got thoughts!
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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Hey cousins! This week, we're diving into Black unpopular opinions! The ones that spark debates at the cookout and side-eyes in the group chat. From hot takes on music, movies, food, and culture, we're sharing how we really feel and breaking down whether we agree or side-eye respectfully.
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Zaria's Instagram: @zsg___3

Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Hey cousins! On today’s episode, we’re catching y’all up on everything from last week and sharing some new tea. Then, we dive into our thoughts on the new season of Love Island and how it stacks up against other dating shows out right now. Finally, we get into a real conversation about friendship—specifically jealousy, comparison, and how insecurities can sometimes put a strain on even the closest bonds.
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Hey cousins! Today, we dive into some current events and discuss why men in the industry treat women the way they do. As well as how society refuses to believe women.
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Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
Hey cousins! This week we talk about our trip to Chicago and the Cowboy Carter Tour. We break down all the juicy details and spill all the tea!
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Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
Hey cousins! This week, we are diving headfirst into black culture by playing this or that! We discuss our favorite artists, movies, foods, and more!
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Zaria's Instagram: @zsg___3

Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
Hey cousins! Today, we discuss some deeper topics, such as the looming transgender ban and systemic racism. We then pivot to the harmfulness of AI and how it affects us in everyday life.
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