We first spotted Parker AKA Dumbfoundead when we saw him kick-butt Tae Kwon Do-style and freestyle in a viral YouTube video from 2009. We were scared of him, but when we found out he and Awkwafina were friends, we saw the green lights and went for it. We invited him onto her show, and boy were these two cut from the same camo. All hail Dumbfoundead, he's the real thing.
PSA: Kingsley is nice af! And Awkwafina still doesn’t know what a ratchet is..
It's 36 degrees outside but Jean Grae still wants her damn salad.
Our boy Hasan may not have been the most athletic kid on the playground, but at least he's got Awkwafina beat in "Never Have I Ever"! #brightside
Does anybody know Guy Fieri's ring size? Asking for a friend.
Timothy Delaghetto is back & nothin' can stop him. Not even a lil gas...
Missy Elliot fuxx w/ Tierra Whack and so do we!
Sorry 50, Asa just ain't feelin' it! Also, someone should probably get Awkwafina some adult diapers.
We now pronounce you husbands and wife.
This week Fatlip stops by to give us a lil lesson on the history of rap, and bless us with a freestyle!
Roy Choi drops by the bodega this week to remind us all he's da king of da kitchen!
Question for all da men out there who think women belong in the kitchen: do y'all really want these 2 bakin u guys cookies??
This week Lizzo confirms that, yes, it is in fact hard out in dem Minneapolis skreets!
In this episode, Awkwafina interviews star of Netflix’ The Get Down, Mamoudou Athie in the tiniest bodega in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The two play a Get Down-inspired game of "Wrap It Up " and Mamoudou decides to take a stab at a “Theatre In The Park” performance only to be shut down by a familiar looking squirrel
In this episode, Awkwafina invites social media star Akilah Hughes to join her at everyones' favorite Bushwick, Brooklyn Laundromat where we go back in time during a game of Remember When. After a brief interlude by Matteo Lane, the girls hit the streets to mansplain their way through just about everything.
Check out Awkwafina interview her icon, the founder of hip-hop, and creator of the terms "B-boy" and "B-girl", DJ Kool Herc. Filmed entirely at historic landmark and location of Netflix' THE GET DOWN- the Andrew Freedman House in the Boogie Down Bronx. DJ Kool Herc takes us on a trip back to the 1970s during a game of Remember When, and judges a dance off between Awkwafina and Chiz. Who is the better B-boy/B-girl?
Just like your favorite Telenova, Tawk returns with a dramatic recap of what's happened between Awkwafina and Chizz since last season. Meanwhile, Awkwafina interviews social media star Nicholas Megalis at Connie O's in Brooklyn, NY! Don't miss this dynamic duo hitting the streets with their own made up game, Nick & Nora's Made Up Playlist.
Fresh up from Miami, Florida rapper Yung Simmie joins Awkwafina in her Bushwick, Brooklyn studio and the premiere of brand new game: "What's In The Box?" (hint: it's not Gweneth's head). Yung Simmie makes us a new rap video…if he can ever jump on the beat.
In this episode, Awkwafina welcomes guest hip-hop artist HEEMS who blasts into our Bushwick, Brooklyn studio. His epic display of affection for Awkwafina's desk will undeniably go down in TAWK history, as will his iconic rap song of crass urban dictionary term.
Awkwafina welcomes guest Desus Nice to historical landmark THE ANDREW FREEDMAN HOME in the Bronx. Desus and Awkwafina have their cards read by a larger-than-life psychic friend, and Desus gets to find out "What's In The Box". (The psychic already knew, obviously.)
In this episode, Awkwafina interviews comedian Joel Kim Booster, and unveils a brand new game featuring a smoke machine, a dramatic blouse and lots of 9's. But once this 90s party is over, she and Chiz decide to give couples counseling a go.
In this episode, Awkwafina interviews comedian Aparna Nancherla in the tiniest bodega in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Afetr a game of "Remember When" the girls meet a Brooklyn-based taxidermist who offers to give them a private lesson- in the real, eat-in kitchen of one of the show's producers.
In this episode, Awkwafina interviews comedian/actor Jordan carlos out in Bushwick, Brooklyn and get all nostalgic during a round of 1999 Trivia. Jordan channels his inner Al Roker and takes on the weather patterns of the wifi in NYC.
In this episode, Awkwafina interviews actress Jamie Chung in a shitty bar in Greepoint, Brooklyn. They play a round of "What's In The Box?" and co-star together in a trailer for the made up movie, BESTIES! Meanwhile, Grammafina has some break up advice for the ages.
After her break up with Chiz, Awkwafina escapes to Hollywood to shoot season 5 of Tawk! First up, she interviews pop stars Krewellla and plays round of “Guess The Movie,” because we in Hollywood now! And yes, you’re not supposed to eat while in Los Angeles - but Nora Want Some Food.
In this episode, rapper Felly stops by our LA studio, (more commonly known as The Viper Room) and hits us with a live performance about how much he loves Los Angeles. Meanwhile, an unenthused Awkwafina turns to Grammafina for advice about moving to Los Angeles and becoming famous.
In this episode Awkwafina welcomes special guest and good friend Nicole Byer to TAWK’s Los Angeles-based set for a chat about looking for love and a game of “What’s In The Box”. Awkwafina then calls on few job applicants, eager to fill the role of her boyfriend.
In this episode, Awkwafina interviews the iconic Andy Milonakis and the two play a game of “Remember When”. Andy & Awkwafina collab on a rap song, and the unsuspecting subject of their take down is a network executive for TAWK’s…baby.
Awkwafina interviews comedian and Last Comic Standing finalist Little Esther at a Los Angeles-based yoga studio. The girls decide to take a class, which seems to enlighten their inner goth and best darkward facing dog…which has happened to no one else ever.
In this episode, Awkwafina sits down with comedian Amanda Seales (TruTV) for an interview and a game of “Guess The Movie.” The ladies also find out the proper way to actually act like one with the help of a professional etiquette coach from Beverly Hills Manners.
In this episode, Awkwafina welcomes comedian Vlad Caamano (NBC) to the legendary Viper Room in Los Angeles. After an interview and a round of the game, “Guess The Movie” she terrifies the hell out of him with a driving lesson out back.
In this episode, Awkwafina welcomes actress and good friend Alex Shipp to our Los Angeles set. After a purrfect interview and round of “Remember When,” another cat video is born!
In this episode, Awkwafina welcomes comedian Bobby Lee (MADTV, and the movies, kid!) for an interview, blasts him with a fog machine and exposes him to the ultimate party (like it’s 1999.) Bobby also performs his greatest, fakest audition!
In this episode, Awkwafina welcomes Britian’s biggest hip hop star ever, Jay Sean. After an interview and round of “What’s In The Box?”, she hits the streets of Los Angeles to see if anyone else can figure out what Al The Sound Guy did last night.
In this episode, Awkwafina welcomes actor/comedian and star of Netflix’ Love, Jordan Rock. The two get high on the love of Prince during a round of 1999 Trivia, and take it to the streets of Los Angeles to offer up advice for an even higher love.
In this episode, Awkwafina welcomes YouTube star GloZell to our Los Angeles studio for an interview and a round of “What’s In The Box?” Enter a (once) hairy chested man who has the two competing against each other in TAWK’s first and only Chest Shave Challenge!
In this episode, Awkwafina welcomes 90s Nickelodeon star, millennial icon and social media star, Josh Peck. The two play the ultimate game of 1999 Trivia and Street Tawk covers the ever-important topic of whether or not Awkwafina should date a Chiz or a surfer.