Karaoke Wine Podcast

The Cornell Seven Case: Consent, Conflicting Accounts & Unanswered Questions 

In this episode of Karaoke Wine, Jules and Tessa unpack the evolving Cornell Seven case - and why new information forced them to reconsider their initial reactions without losing sight of the central issue: consent. 

They compare the 2024 reporting and signed statement with allegations in the 2026 civil complaint, examining the timeline, alleged drug use, the now-infamous Snapchat group chat, and the unanswered question of who allegedly participated in what. As more information emerges, they wrestle with how to take allegations of sexual assault seriously while still examining inconsistencies, evidence, individual accountability, and due process. 

The conversation expands beyond Cornell into consent, coercion, intoxication, trauma, memory, personal safety, and the enormous “survival curriculum” women are taught from a young age. Jules and Tessa are clear on one point: consenting earlier does not mean consenting later, consent can be withdrawn at any moment, and someone who cannot affirmatively consent cannot give consent. 

They also question how Cornell and the district attorney handled the original report, what information reached prosecutors, what may have been missing, and whether allegations involving sexual assault, intoxication, and drugs should automatically trigger an independent law-enforcement investigation. 

The facts surrounding the Cornell Seven case may still be muddy. Consent isn't. 

00:00 Welcome and Catch Up 

01:06 Cornell Seven Breaks 

02:30 New Report Shifts View 

04:10 Comparing the Accounts 

09:18 Timeline and Group Chat 

10:42 DA Reopens the Case 

13:18 Trauma, Memory and Reporting 

14:28 Consent and Changing Your Mind 

18:58 Other High-Profile Cases 

20:58 Accountability and Education 

24:13 Alexander Brothers Discussion

24:59 Power and Predation 

26:10 Consent Is the Core 

27:58 Dating With Your Guard Up 

29:06 Party Culture and Safety 

33:17 Why Victims Stay Silent 

34:44 Reporting and Interrogation 

37:15 Questions About the Cornell Investigation 

39:31 No Gray Area on Consent 

42:59 When Should Police Investigate? 

46:54 Unanswered Questions 

Sources & further reading: 

https://abcnews.com/US/district-attorney-reopens-case-alleged-cornell-university-gang/story?id=136806149  

https://www.instagram.com/theofficertatum/?hl=en  

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article315443888.html 

A Milestone Moment: Healed, Lifted & Unfiltered | Tessa's Breast Lift Story 

Tessa’s breast lift marked something far deeper than a physical change: a milestone in choosing herself from a place of confidence, self-love, and healing. 

In the first solo Tess Talk on Karaoke Wine, Tessa shares her breast lift without implants, the mental-health healing that came first, and the recovery lesson she learned the hard way. 

After 10 years of research, multiple consultations, and considering surgeons across several states, she ultimately found the right fit close to home at Fifth Avenue Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton. She chose a mastopexy with auto-augmentation using her own tissue and GalaFLEX internal support—no implants. 

But this story is about far more than surgery. It’s about control, years of therapy, changing the way she speaks to herself, setting boundaries, and learning to choose herself without apology. It’s also about what happened when a stressful year, career upheaval, recovering largely alone, and her refusal to sit the fuck down finally caught up with her. 

Recovery included a hematoma, an unexpected second surgery, and a lesson she apparently needed delivered in 120-millimeter Louboutins: taking care of yourself in survival mode is not the same as giving yourself permission to stop and receive care. 

In this episode: 

• Why Tessa waited until she was mentally ready 
• How she chose her surgeon and procedure 
• Her breast lift and auto-augmentation without implants 
• The complication that required a second surgery 
• What she misunderstood about post-op recovery 
• Why professional post-op support is worth considering 
• T-Rex arms, her own planet, and the official names of the twins 

Have you ever realized that choosing yourself meant slowing down—not pushing harder? 

Subscribe for more Karaoke Wine and upcoming Tess Talk episodes. 

This episode reflects Tessa’s personal experience only and is not medical advice. Procedures, risks, and recovery differ for every person. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your individual care. 

00:00 Welcome to Tess Talk 

00:49 Choosing Surgery 

02:52 Ten Years of Research 

04:37 Choosing Her Surgeon 

07:35 Breast Lift Without Implants 

10:25 Mental Health Before Surgery 

15:22 A Year of Medical Challenges 

19:32 Surgery and Career Upheaval 

23:24 The Complication and Second Surgery 

29:54 Recovery Lessons and Preparation 

36:47 Pricing and Naming the Twins 

38:31 Choosing Herself 

#BreastLift #MentalHealthJourney #HealingJourney #BreastLiftRecovery #KaraokeWine 

Jules and Tessa return to “Karaoke Wine” after a May hiatus and discuss an article from Women On Topp about why female friendships often end with a slow fade, arguing the deeper issue is that friendships may not survive a woman’s “upgrade” (promotion, marriage, baby, or major life shift). They relate it to their own group chat going quiet amid travel, corporate demands, and a move out of Miami, and talk about how adult friendships should ebb and flow without judgment when both people are equally invested. One host describes a recent personal “purge,” stronger boundaries, and cutting off relationships that felt one-sided or transactional, while both emphasize friendships built on curiosity—notcomparison—last longest. They also roast expensive Miami nightlife (Amazonico) and prefer simpler, cheaper nights out, solo dates, earlier dinners, and experiences like seeing Evanescence. 

00:00 Back From Hiatus 

00:43 Why Friendships Fade 

02:04 Chicago Crew Memories 

04:11 Reading The Article 

07:00 Life Changes And Flexibility 

09:38 The Great Phone Purge 

12:18 Boundaries And One Shot 

15:52 Miami Nights Are Over 

21:08 Delray Self Dates 

22:46 Friendship Check Ins 

23:37 Tessa Goes MIA 

24:42 Choosing Solitude 

25:34 No Judgment Friends 

27:34 Solo Routines And Boundaries 

29:56 What Saves Friendships 

31:39 Millennial Friendship Shifts 

35:43 Losing Friends Through Change 

40:18 Lifers And Open Dialogue 

45:20 Ebb Flow And Adulting 

47:15 Carpe Diem Sign Off 

On Karaoke Wine, Jules and Tessa welcome Dr. Paola D’Aleman, a board-certified physician from Colombia and CEO of Somaentis in Boca, for the first of a three-part series on lifestyle medicine and metabolic health. Dr. D’Aleman explains lifestyle medicine as a branch of conventional medicine built on six pillars—nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep health, reducing toxic substances (including tobacco and alcohol), and meaningful relationships—and how it supports prevention, chronic disease improvement, and medication de-prescribing when appropriate. The conversation addresses obesity as a chronic metabolic condition, the role of GLP-1 medications alongside lifestyle changes, and the need to stop stigma. Using a DEXA scan, they debunk BMI and scale weight, discuss visceral vs. subcutaneous fat, and review Juliana’s results, recommending muscle gain and body recomposition. They also clarify perimenopause/menopause definitions, fertility considerations, and how maternal metabolism and epigenetics can affect offspring. 

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 

01:11 Why Lifestyle Medicine 

03:03 Six Pillars Explained 

04:14 Medications and Prevention 

05:16 Obesity as Chronic Disease 

06:43 GLP-1s and Stigma 

10:05 Precision Medicine Data 

11:02 DEXA Scan Basics 

11:58 Beyond the Scale 

13:44 Muscle Longevity Focus 

16:15 Menopause Definitions 

20:49 Fertility and Metabolism 

27:36 Epigenetics and Inheritance 

33:10 Prenatal Planning and Next Steps 

34:57 Starting DEXA Results 

35:48 Debunking BMI 

36:56 DEXA Metrics Explained 

37:31 Visceral Fat Risk 

39:36 Lean Mass for Longevity 

41:50 Recomp Not Weight Loss 

44:04 Muscle Gain Targets 

47:57 Pregnancy Readiness 

49:38 Lift Weights Eat Well 

52:18 Building a Care Team 

56:07 Preventive Medicine Shift 

01:00:04 Key Takeaways Wrap Up 

In Plain Sight: Unmasking the Rape Academy Epidemic & The Dark Web of Consent 

In this episode, Jules & Tessa discuss a CNN investigation into an international “rape academy” chat group and content hosted on motherless.com, which they say received 62 million visits in February and includes thousands of videos of unconscious women tagged “passed out” and “eyecheck,” with users exchanging tips on drugging partners and avoiding detection. They connect the story to broader issues of misogyny, the manosphere, and consent, citing statistics including 10–14% of married women being raped by partners, laws in 17 states affecting prosecution when a spouse rapes an incapacitated partner, and low reporting, arrest, and conviction rates. They share personal experiences of sexual assault and abuse, discuss how mainstream media distractions and institutional cover-ups enable harm, reference cases like Gisèle Pelicot and films depicting “nice guy” predators, emphasize teaching consent and confronting systemic behavior, and provide the National Sexual Assault Hotline number (1-800-656-HOPE). 

00:00 Cheers And Disclaimer 

00:16 Rape Website Shocker 

02:21 Married Men Drugging Wives 

05:09 Consent And Culture 

05:54 Marriage Rape Stats 

08:36 Personal Assault Story 

11:13 Media Distraction And Desensitization 

17:09 Rape Reporting And Convictions 

21:21 Trauma And Safety Strategies 

24:57 Friend’s Break In Assault 

27:00 Silencing Survivors 

28:18 Power Abuse Coverups 

30:12 Rape Academy Exposed 

33:53 Why Prosecution Fails 

35:16 Raising Better Men 

36:38 Bear vs Man Debate 

47:20 Consent Lessons 

49:59 Ending With Action 

Content quoted by: instagram @onyinyechi_blossom

Here are trusted organizations offering confidential support, resources, and guidance:  

National Sexual Assault Hotline and Chat 

 www.rainn.org 

www.crisistextline.org 

Sexaul Assault Support for the DOD community: www.sapr.mil  

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) https://www.avdaonline.org/  

Help Home Safe https://www.helphomesafe.org/  

Women in Distress of Broward County https://widbroward.org/  

Families First of Palm Beach County https://familiesfirstpbc.org/  

If you are in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services. 

Incels or Influencers? The Truth About the Manosphere (Netflix Review) 

Incels or Influencers? Let’s talk about it. 

Jules and Tessa break down Netflix / Louis Theroux’s documentary on the manosphere and nothing is off limits. 

From rage-bait podcasts to high-ticket “coaching” programs, we unpack the ecosystem built around masculinity, money, and influence
 
Ask yourself the real question:
who is actually benefiting? 

We dive into key figures like Sneako, Justin Waller, Harrison (HS), Ed Matty, and Myron Gaines, calling out contradictions, occasional truths, and the bigger pattern behind it all. 

This episode covers: 

• The manosphere as an online ecosystem (incels, influence, and identity) 
• Influencers profiting from courses, referrals, and “financial freedom” promises 
• Podcast culture that sets women up for humiliation 
• The contradiction between “traditional values” and modern behavior 
• Why younger audiences are especially vulnerable to this content 
• The connection between isolation, identity, and online influence 

We also highlight where we do agree — including self-improvement, discipline, and men creating value — while pushing back on narratives rooted in anger, control, and misinformation. 

At the end of the day, this isn’t just about content -
it’s about who it reaches, and why it works. 

00:00 Karaoke Wine Intro 

00:25 Why This Documentary 

01:29 What Is Manosphere 

02:37 Notes Over Rage 

03:58 Influencer Money Machine 

05:01 Meet The Cast 

05:41 Hot Housekeeper Moment 

06:55 Miami And Machismo 

07:37 Justin Waller Breakdown 

08:52 Podcast Women Setup 

10:02 Living For The Camera 

11:26 Fans And Value Talk 

13:33 Wives Shift The Tone 

16:40 Nice Guys Dont Win 

17:20 HS Crash And Mom 

19:14 Followers Are Mostly Kids 

20:12 Who Watches Manosphere 

21:23 Why Toxic Influencers Rise 

23:39 Humiliation Podcast Culture 

26:21 Justin And Locker Talk 

27:39 Women Invent Nothing Claim 

30:40 Traditional Roles Hypocrisy 

33:15 Morals Faith And Respect 

34:21 Depression And Incel Pipeline 

35:49 How Big Is The Subculture 

37:40 Raising Better Men 

39:20 Therapy And Final Warning 

The 90s Secret We Can’t Stop Talking About 

Karaoke Wine kicks off (in the morning, with coffee cheers) by slipping back into the pre-social-media 1990s—when grunge, boy bands, and hip hop all lived on the same radio dial, and nights meant Titanic tears, Jurassic Park obsession, The Matrix hype, dial-up internet, Blockbuster rituals, and Beanie Babies treated like investments. Jules and Tessa reflect on growing up as 90s kids sent outside until dark, trading school clothes for play clothes, reading Goosebumps, and mastering toys like Skip-It while memorizing phone numbers and using landlines. Then they reveal their most formative 90s fixations and icons—while arguing the era’s vibe, fashion, and attitude deserves a comeback. 

Go down memory lane with us and drop a comment to who your favorite 90s icons were growing up. 

00:00 Morning Coffee Kickoff 

00:09 Why the 90s Ruled 

01:10 Movies Politics and Dial Up 

02:20 90s Kid Life Nostalgia 

04:24 Outside All Day Memories 

05:45 Pierce Brosnan Crush 

07:17 Thomas Crown Style Icons 

08:45 Jared Leto Heartthrob 

10:52 Buffy and Sarah Michelle 

14:34 Sharon Stone and Pfeiffer 

16:45 I Know What You Did Summer 

17:02 Teen Movie Icons 

17:38 Reese Witherspoon Era 

18:59 Julia Roberts Crush 

20:40 Kate Beckinsale Love 

23:31 Heartthrobs Then Now 

24:13 Nineties Nostalgia Rant 

24:53 Cigarettes Back Again 

29:29 Old School Kid Games 

30:30 Landlines And Dial Up 

32:20 Bring Back The Nineties 

34:24 Final Sign Off 

Jules and Tessa reunite with their friend Jamal—former Neurotic November vocalist, actor, and now CEO of Supersonic Soft Washing—sharing how they met in a Miami acting class and recently learned pressure washing with his team. Jamal recounts shattering both Achilles tendons and being told he might never walk again, then getting hit by a car while setting up the business and suffering life changing injuries but through perseverance and faith, prevailed. They break down how he and his wife Desiree built the company through door-knocking, early underpricing, and word-of-mouth, plus hiring standout young workers. The episode highlights his faith-driven, fear-fueled mindset, family support, lessons on resilience, and rapid-fire picks for hype songs and karaoke. 

00:00 Welcome and Toast 

00:30 Meet Jamal the CEO 

02:22 Metal Band to Acting 

04:21 Injury and Comeback 

08:21 Naming the Business 

09:45 Starting with Family Team 

11:19 Hiring and Gen Z Workers 

14:17 Finding Clients and Growth 

17:59 When It Finally Clicked 

19:58 Mindset Faith and Resilience 

21:43 Early Hustle and Sales Skills 

24:28 Growing Up Different in Miami 

28:02 Parents Support and Lessons 

30:25 Tough Love Parenting Today 

32:07 Tough Love Parenting 

33:04 Fear Into Excitement 

35:04 Leveling Up Like Mario 

35:48 Retro Games Nostalgia 

38:19 Make Your Bed Mindset 

39:51 Small Business Grants 

41:34 Services and Service Area 

43:40 Gen Z Work Ethic 

46:09 Desiree and Partnership 

50:46 Acting Warmups and Stretching 

55:02 Rapid Fire Music Picks 

57:49 Final Mindset and Signoff 

Voyage Mag, Hot Takes, Real Talk & the Episode That Shall Not Air 

Jules and Tessa celebrate their Voyage Magazine feature, spill how Karaoke Wine began (brunch + wine + “we should podcast”), and recap Season 1 chaos: dirty glasses, tequila decisions, and one lost episode too wild to post. They talk real behind-the-scenes podcast life—editing in Descript, tech fails, upgrading lighting/cameras, and dialing in audio with their current setup—while shouting out partners (Briosa/Jeff, Flow Haus Media/Ada, Sandra, Rip Print/Jay, Blissful Energy/Hally). They also joke about trolls as “fans,” tease possible live call-ins, and wrap with rapid-fire faves: wines and karaoke staples  

00:00 Karaoke Wine Kickoff & Cheers 

00:39 Featured in Voyage Magazine: Let’s Expand the Q&A 

01:11 How the Podcast Started (Brunch Idea → Mic’d Up) 

03:08 Early Episodes Chaos: Double-Recording, Dirty Glasses & Lost Footage 

06:11 From Wasted to (Mostly) Sober: Finding the Right On-Camera Vibe 

08:19 Behind the Scenes Editing Grind: Descript, Filler Words & Workflow 

12:12 Tech & Production Upgrades: Lighting, Cameras, Audio Gear Lessons 

14:03 Authentic Over Studio-Perfect + One-Take Recording Style 

15:47 Who Gets Credit + Handling Fear, Support, and Troll “Fans” 

19:41 Listener Engagement Ideas: Live Call-Ins & Future Formats 

20:32 Shoutouts & Sponsor Love: Why Partnerships Matter 

21:01 Meet Briza (Bosa) Founder Jeff: How the Collab Started 

22:13 Authenticity & Integrity: Only Promoting What We Actually Like 

23:05 Ada & Flow House Media: The Swipe-Story Cliffhanger + Season 2 Upgrades 

24:41 More Thank-Yous: Sandra, Jay (Rip Print) & the South Florida Network 

26:07 Going Beyond South Florida: Scaling Guests, Travel, and Big Plans 

27:02 Season 2 Grind: Scheduling Chaos & Putting the Podcast First 

28:24 Working With Your Best Friend: Fights, Growth, and Communication Styles 

31:53 Business Behind the Scenes: Finally Setting Up the LLC (Without Overspending) 

33:18 Rapid Fire Finale: Favorite Wines, Go-To Karaoke Songs & Season 2 Hype 

Voyage Articles 

https://voyagemia.com/interview/life-work-with-karaoke-wine-podcast-with-jules-tessa-of-fort-lauderdale/ 

https://voyagemia.com/interview/meet-ada-peschanskiy-of-flowhaus-media/ 

https://voyagemia.com/interview/meet-sandra-valencia-of-leak-and-subsurface-locators/ 

Collabs:  

www.drinkbriosa.com 

www.ripprint.com 

www.flowhausmedia.com 

Title: The Speed Dating Diaries: Love, Louboutins, and a Lot of Stella 

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Join us as we dive into Tessa’s exciting and nerve-wracking experience at a speed dating event! From pre-date jitters and picking out outfits to surprise reunions and heartfelt gifts, we've got all the details. Listen in as Tessa shares her thoughts on the speed dating process, the interesting people she met, and her candid takeaways. It’s a fun-filled episode full of laughter, heartfelt moments, and some surprising turns. Will Tessa find love or at least a good story? Tune in to find out! 

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 

00:06 Speed Dating Event Preparation 

00:41 Surprises and Gifts 

02:47 Networking and First Impressions 

06:14 Speed Dating Experience 

10:04 Reflections and Takeaways 

13:23 Reflecting on Speed Dating Experience 

13:45 Realtor Days and Property Showings 

14:02 Memorable Encounters and Doppelgangers 

16:07 The After Party and QR Codes 

16:56 Debating Relationship Dynamics 

20:30 Unrequited Love and Personal Growth 

25:48 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans