This week, Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell host a massive "Do You Give a Damn?" session, tackling the biggest headlines in music, politics, and pop culture. The Aunteas give their official predictions for the 2026 Grammy Nominations, breaking down who they think will take home Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year .

The conversation heats up as they sound off on the MAGA Nicki Minaj controversy, the "so, so, so good" 'Wicked for Good' NBC Special, and whether Jonathan Bailey truly earned his 'Sexiest Man Alive' title (and who should have won).

The Aunteas also get serious, discussing the surprising Supreme Court Kim Davis decision, the frustrating government shutdown compromise, and why Dawon is officially in his "selective rage era".

Finally, they share their skepticism and fear over the new trailers for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and the 'A Different World' Netflix revival .

So, get them cups readyyyyy!

Tea Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:44 Brandy, Monica, Doechii, Doja

15:16 Aunteas, Do You Give A Damn: Grammy Nominations

27:10 MAGA Nicki Minaj

32:15 Wicked: For Good

36:28 The Sexiest Man Alive Debate: Jonathan Bailey

42:25 Celebrity Choices and Public Reactions

43:44 Supreme Court Decisions and Community Impact

47:35 Prioritizing Black Communitea

53:09 Government Shutdown: Got Dem It!

54:52 Long-Term Solutions vs. Short-Term Compromises

57:11 The Dilemma of Political Compromise

01:00:29 Tax Implications and Healthcare Concerns

01:02:13 The Need for Political Awareness

01:06:19 The Cycle of Suffering and Political Action

01:09:08 The Devil Wears Prada 2

01:10:59 Reviving A Different World: Expectations vs. Reality

01:20:26 Palm Springs

01:24:09 Next Week's Special Guest

This is a crucial episode! "Natives: The Series" is in the final days of its Seed & Spark fundraiser to complete the season. Listen in, fall in love with the show, and learn how you can support independent queer art by visiting nativestheseries.com.

The Aunteas pour another hot cup of Communitea with the cast of Natives: The Series — the indie show shaking up what queer storytelling looks like.

Ronald Marsh (creator), Cristian, and Mar'Shon join Yo Aunteas to spill about creating authentic stories of queer life in New York's public housing, the fight for funding, and why representation matters more than ever. Expect laughs, truth, and a bit of mess — because baby, these characters bring it all.

✨ Highlights:

• The 5-year journey behind Natives: The Series

• Representation of Black & Brown queer experiences

• Indie filmmaking and crowdfunding realities

• How acting helped them embrace authenticity

• What's next for the show — and yes, the tea on "more skin"

🎥 Watch episodes 1 & 2 of Natives: The Series on YouTube and donate to support the next chapter at NativestheSeries.com.

Also, leave Yo Aunteas a 5-Star Review!

So, get them cups readyyyyyy!

Tea Stamps

00:00 Mamdani Wins!

00:46 Intro

01:15 Fundraising for Future Episodes

03:11 Community and Representation in Media

06:21 The Importance of Independent Media

10:20 Authenticity in Storytelling

13:37 Navigating Life in New York

15:39 Diversity in Relationships

17:17 Character Development and Authenticity

18:57 Character Insights and Personal Growth

23:26 The Path to Acting

30:11 Lessons Learned from the Experience

35:07 Legacy and Impact of Natives

39:18 Surprising Moments on the Journey

45:46 Inspiration from Other Shows

52:05 Curiositea: Natives The Series

01:15:24 Cultural Icons: Janet vs. Beyoncé

01:21:44 Communitea Support and Benediction

Auntea Jerrell is officially a married man! Get your cups ready as he shares all the details from his wedding—the pre-ceremony nerves, the intimate celebration, and the hilarious moment his new husband immediately started calling him "husband" 87 times in a row. Jerrell also shares the two major reasons they decided to tie the knot now (hint: one involves starting a family!).

The celebration leads directly into a powerful Ask Yo Aunteas segment: How important are relationship titles? The Aunteas have very strong feelings about the difference between being introduced as "my friend" versus "my partner" or "my husband."

Plus, Auntea Dawon reports back from his "integration phase" trip to London to visit his man (and delivers a scathing review of British food), and the Aunteas debate the messy, new "Post My DL" TikTok trend. Oh, and did yall watch the No Limit vs. Cash Money Verzuz?

Tea Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:39 Jerrell's Married Now!

14:56 Embracing Aging

15:57 Family Planning and Last Names

18:33 Dawon in London

20:57 Culinary Critiques

26:31 Building Relationships

31:04 Trans Rights

33:12 Working Hard For The Money

37:05 Verzuz: No-Limit vs. Cash Money

41:39 Nostalgia in Hip Hop: Old School vs. New School (Meg)

44:53 Tea Break

45:55 Ask Yo Aunteas: Are Titles Important?

01:07:24 The DL Trend and Its Implications

01:13:38 Benediction

If this episode is appearing twice, it's because the Spotify feed was acting up. Apologies and hey... you get to hear Brian Sims, twice! - Yo Aunteas!

Yo Aunteas are joined once again by Brian Sims — activist, former Pennsylvania State Representative, and CEO of Agenda PAC.

Brian breaks down how Agenda PAC is using AI to identify and defeat the most dangerous bigots in America, why local elections matter more than ever, and how queer communities can reignite political hope amid burnout and misinformation. The group gets real about why the Democratic party refuses to "play dirty", and Brian delivers a sharp call to action for allies—especially white gay men—who have been conspicuously silent while our rights are under attack.

Of course, the Aunteas also serve the cultural tea, breaking down the drama behind Brandy walking off stage during the long-awaited Brandy & Monica tour. Finally, Brian returns for "Curiositea Part Two" , sharing his hobbies, his Drag Race Mount Rushmore , and the sweet story behind the last song he played .

(Dawon is out this week, but sends his love from London! )

So, get them cups readyyyy!!

Tea Stamps:

00:00 Pop Culture Moments

01:26 Agena PAC's Brian Sims

09:52 Communitea Bulletin Board: Sam Smith

11:23 The Importance and Urgency of Voting

14:43 Identifying and Challenging Bigotry

21:46 The Role of Allies in Advocacy

25:00 Finding Hope Amidst Fatigue

29:10 Engaging White Gays in Activism

34:51 Holding Elected Officials Accountable

39:35 Changing the Narrative: Engaging Elected Officials

41:01 Better Teamwork

42:25 The Need for Aggressive Political Strategy

43:22 Fighting Back: The Role of Incumbents and Challengers

44:47 The Importance of Differentiation in Political Messaging

47:59 The Role of Social Media in Political Discourse

50:54 Social Media's Role

53:29 Interpersonal Communication: The Antidote to Misinformation

54:31 Masculinity and Identity: Backed Potato & Gollum

01:00:18 The Call to Action: Voting and Community Engagement

01:02:50 Brandy...where you going girl?

01:08:13 Curiositea: Brian Sims Part 2

01:28:30 Agenda PAC

01:30:18 Benediction

01:31:33 Personal Reflections and Future Plans

Yo Aunteas are joined once again by Brian Sims — activist, former Pennsylvania State Representative, and CEO of Agenda PAC.

Brian breaks down how Agenda PAC is using AI to identify and defeat the most dangerous bigots in America, why local elections matter more than ever, and how queer communities can reignite political hope amid burnout and misinformation. The group gets real about why the Democratic party refuses to "play dirty", and Brian delivers a sharp call to action for allies—especially white gay men—who have been conspicuously silent while our rights are under attack.

Of course, the Aunteas also serve the cultural tea, breaking down the drama behind Brandy walking off stage during the long-awaited Brandy & Monica tour. Finally, Brian returns for "Curiositea Part Two" , sharing his hobbies, his Drag Race Mount Rushmore , and the sweet story behind the last song he played .

(Dawon is out this week, but sends his love from London! )

So, get them cups readyyyy!!

Tea Stamps:

00:00 Pop Culture Moments

01:26 Agena PAC's Brian Sims

09:52 Communitea Bulletin Board: Sam Smith

11:23 The Importance and Urgency of Voting

14:43 Identifying and Challenging Bigotry

21:46 The Role of Allies in Advocacy

25:00 Finding Hope Amidst Fatigue

29:10 Engaging White Gays in Activism

34:51 Holding Elected Officials Accountable

39:35 Changing the Narrative: Engaging Elected Officials

41:01 Better Teamwork

42:25 The Need for Aggressive Political Strategy

43:22 Fighting Back: The Role of Incumbents and Challengers

44:47 The Importance of Differentiation in Political Messaging

47:59 The Role of Social Media in Political Discourse

50:54 Social Media's Role

53:29 Interpersonal Communication: The Antidote to Misinformation

54:31 Masculinity and Identity: Backed Potato & Gollum

01:00:18 The Call to Action: Voting and Community Engagement

01:02:50 Brandy...where you going girl?

01:08:13 Curiositea: Brian Sims Part 2

01:28:30 Agenda PAC

01:30:18 Benediction

01:31:33 Personal Reflections and Future Plans

Get your cups ready, Communitea! For our monumental 350th episode, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Broadway star, Taurean Everett!

Taurean opens up about his journey from a sports-driven family in Wichita, Kansas to the bright lights of Broadway, starring in the 10-time Tony-nominated smash hit musical, 'Death Becomes Her.', what it means to represent Black queer excellence on stage, and how he's learned that being himself is his superpower.

Oh, and Taurean gets real about the Michelle Williams Tony nomination snub ("They slept on our sis")!

Plus, we talk D'Angelo's legacy, get Taurean's Mount Rushmore of Broadway shows, and settle the Beyoncé vs. Janet debate in Curiositea!

Thank you, Communitea, for 350 amazing episodes! We appreciate the love and support and cheers to at least 350 more!

Tea Stamps:

00:00 RIP D'Angelo & Intro

03:33 Taurean Everett & Death Becomes Her

08:01 They Snubbed Michelle Williams!

14:51 Giving Flowers!

17:52 The Journey to Broadway

23:46 Leaving ones legacy

26:35 Importance of being seen

29:52 The Impact of Representation

32:31 Embracing Individuality in Performance

37:34 Stage Presence

43:01 We Can See You- Zero Feet Away

46:09 Straight People Reactions

49:05 Self-Discovery

50:49 Chagall Backstory

57:53 Costume Career Highlights

01:02:33 Fitness and Performance Preparation

01:04:24 Curiositea: Taurean Everett

01:11:40 The Chaos of Backstage

01:12:32 Costume Changes and Quick Changes

01:14:19 The Energy Exchange with the Audience

01:20:33 The Joy of Live Theatre

01:23:08 Rushmore of Broadway

01:25:18 Creating the Ultimate Broadway Star

01:29:56 Beyonce or Janet?

01:33:30 Benediction

SORRY COMMUNITEA. Somehow, last week's episode got uploaded again.

The REAL episode 350 is available now.

thanks,

Yo Aunteas

Jerrell limps back from Gay Bowl San Diego with more than just a trophy story (two tibia fractures, chile 😩). Dawon recounts a New York night that turned into a couture-meets-Eagle moment, and Kerel celebrates six years of marriage and preps for OutFest weekend in Philly.

Then the Aunteas get real about Project 2025, voter fatigue, and how marginalized communities keep each other afloat.

Finally, in Ask Yo Aunteas: would you ever pose nude for art? The girls spill the tea — from taste levels to "healthy blood flow."

So, get them cups readyyyyy!

Tea Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Henny Injury at Gay Bowl

04:03 Communitea Connections

06:58 ER

11:13 Player Development and Injury Prevention

18:01 Char & Vodka's Weekends

28:02 Raids & Political Awareness

36:58 Understanding Your Rights

39:02 Ask Yo Aunteas: Posing Nude

48:44 Halloween Excitement and Neighborhood Traditions

53:05 Comic-Con Adventures and Family Bonding

55:40 Subscribe & Share

57:40 Tech Talk: Computers and Connectivity Challenges

01:00:41 Benediction

This week, the Yo Aunteas—Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell—are diving deep into the biggest music releases and controversies brewing in pop culture. The entire music world is talking, and we're breaking it all down.

In this episode, we're spilling the tea on:

• Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj: The beef is back on! We dissect the lyrics from Cardi's new album that are aimed squarely at BIA and JT and how the queen of the Barbs get in this?

• Album Reviews: Unfiltered hot takes on the new projects from Doja Cat and Mariah Carey. Are they instant classics or forgettable flops?

• Bad Bunny's Super Bowl: The global superstar is headlining the halftime show, and we have THOUGHTS on what this means for the culture.

• The Great Shuffle Debate: Dawon confesses his chaotic method of listening to new music for the first time, sparking a hilarious and passionate debate.

• Queer Artists in Music: A nuanced conversation about Khalid's latest release and the challenges queer male artists face in the industry.

Get your cups ready and tune in for the latest report. If you love the conversation, please leave us a 5-star review and share the episode with a friend!

Tea Stamps:

00:00 Intro 01:11 New Music on Shuffle 07:33 Mariah Carey's New Album 12:28 Doja Cat's Album 22:18 Cardi B: Am I The Drama? 25:20 Cardi vs. Nicki & JT & Bia 30:40 Cultural Impact of Music 33:10 Khalid's Musical Journey 38:36 The Balance of Queerness and Artistry 46:31 The Medium Singer Trend on TikTok 54:52 A Bad Bunny Super Bowl 01:07:06 Yt Food 01:10:03 Soul Food 01:12:29 Communitea Bulletin Board 01:14:02 Celebrating National Coming Out Day 01:15:33 Benediction

Yo Aunteas are all back together, and Dawon is spilling all the tea on his trip to the South of France and Spain, including the story behind that photo that sent the Communitea into a frenzy! From hiking mountains in the wrong shoes to a master class in eating live oysters , he's sharing the details of his adventures outside the comfort zone. Then, the Aunteas dive into the headlines in an epic "Aunteas, Do You Give a Damn?". They're talking about the shocking suspension (and return) of Jimmy Kimmel , Tylenol (not) causing Autism, Kamala Harris's revealing new book "107 Days" , the cancellation of MTV's Catfish , Ghostface Killah's son bodying him on a new track , the return of Dreamgirls to Broadway, and the brand new trailer for "Wicked: For Good".

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Tea Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:21 Dawon in Europe

11:36 Culinary Experiences & Wrong Shoes

21:31 Commitment Rings and Long-Distance Relationships

28:24 Evolving Wedding Traditions and Personal Commitments

33:42 Current Events and Social Commentary

38:35 Jimmy Kimmel

42:56 Realizations of Voting Consequences

45:28 Media Ownership and Communication Control

50:16 Kamala Harris's Book 107 Days

56:01 Catfish is Cancelled

01:00:44 Sweetface Killah!

01:06:14 Ciara & Bad Bunny?

01:07:55 The Return of Dreamgirls to Broadway

01:11:44 Excitement for Wicked: For Good

01:18:26 Seen and Heard

01:21:02 Benediction