Messy Truths Podcast

We’re getting a little too comfortable in Episode 62 of Messy Truths! Recorded at the beginning of March 2026, this episode puts Mar, Nesha, and Azar in the hot seat as Nesha, our resident game mistress, guides the crew through not one, but two social games designed to reveal just how well the hosts really know themselves — and each other. In Episode 62, Nesha takes the wheel as our resident game mistress, guiding the hosts through two social games that have them opening up, revealing unexpecte

In a world filled with chaos, the Messy Truths Podcast found a unique way to reflect on the absurdities of the past year. Join your messy co-hosts and a very special guest as they hand out the coveted Messy Awards, celebrating the highs and lows of 2025 with a blend of humour and insight. This episode was recorded back in mid-January, so the team is late getting it out, but it was so good they had to share it. ********** If you're enjoying the Messy Truths Podcast, please leave a review and r

Do you hate New Year’s resolutions? What if choosing one powerful word could guide you through your entire year instead? In Episode 60 of Messy Truths, Azar, Mar, and Nesha dive into the growing practice of choosing a Word of the Year—a wonderful alternative to New Year's resolutions that focuses on alignment, intention and personal growth. We unpack: The origins of New Year’s resolutions The concept of Word of the Year How choosing a Word of the Year can create focus Practical ways to em

The year 2025 delivered one of the most high-quality years of hip-hop in recent memory, and in episode 59 of Messy Truths, Azar, Mar and Nesha break down how the culture may have experienced a hip-hop algorithm reset — led by the veterans. We discuss projects from seasoned artists who continue to set the bar, including Raekwon’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, Ghostface Killah’s long-awaited Supreme Clientele 2, and Clipse’s powerful return with Let God Sort Em Out. We also discuss The Alchemist’s p

Note: This episode was recorded in October and released a little later than expected — thanks for your patience. In this soulful and reflective episode of Messy Truths, Mar, Nesha, and Azar come together to honor the legendary voices we've lost over the past couple of years—musicians whose music shaped generations and shifted culture. Nesha opens the tribute by remembering the legendary singer and pianist, Roberta Flack, celebrating her timeless voice and the vulnerability she brought to every

We’re back and we've missed you all! After over a year off the mic, Mar, Nesha, and Azar return with a fresh season of real, raw conversations—starting with one of the messiest topics of all: family drama. In episode 57 we dive into it all. From passive-aggressive group texts and sibling tension to generational conflict and family secrets, we unpack why family dynamics can get so complicated—and how to deal when things don’t magically get better. In this episode, we explore: Common cau