Minoritea Report

Auntea Dawon is officially back stateside! After two months of "ghetto ponytails" and Bali internet struggles, Yo Aunteas are back with good WiFi!

In this episode, we're taking you inside The 2026 Queerties. From "rubbing shoulders" with David Archuleta to the hilarious way Jerrell approached Scott Evans at the bar, we're sharing all the moments! Plus, we dive deep into the 2026 Oscars. Was Sinners snubbed and why Teyana Taylor the undisputed queen of the press run?

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0:00 – Bali Internet vs. NYC Reality: Dawon's Return

06:30 – Flight Nightmares & Terminal 8 Struggles

13:30 – BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Our 7th Anniversary Live Show!

18:40 – Queerties Recap: Meeting Scott Evans & Valentina

33:40 – The Oscars: Black Excellence!

41:15 – Sip, Slurp, or Spit It Out: Oscar Fashion Breakdown

This week Yo Aunteas are back with an unhinged episode of Minoritea Report, and the conversation goes from Anita Baker nostalgia to gay shower routines, lotion debates, more boners at the gym, and one of the most ridiculous "Would You Rather" questions the internet has ever created.

Along the way they also tackle a brutal music debate:

👉 One Gotta Go: Beyoncé, Prince, Michael Jackson, or Whitney Houston.

Who are YOU eliminating?

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00:00 Intro

00:48 Restarting with Anita Baker

09:13 Lotion Application Rituals and Personal Grooming

26:15 Curiositea: Sh!tty J!zz

31:19 One Gotta Go!

39:22 What about Mariah?

42:56 MJ: We Logging Off!

Auntea Dawon finds herself still "luxuriating" in an extended Bali stay after flights through Doha were canceled due to war. While she's figuring out her new villa, Yo Aunteas are diving deep into the news that has every Gen X and Millennial creaming: The Wayans are back for Scary Movie 6! We discuss the legendary history of the franchise and why we're buying out whole rows in the theater just to laugh in peace!

We also get into the "Corporate Cringe" of the new McDonald's burger, whether Shia LaBeouf's latest arrest is a "Small Man Complex" moment, and our wild predictions for Blue Ivy's Met Gala debut .

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00:00 - Intro-Why Auntea Dawon is Stuck in Bali

04:45 - Scary Movie 6: The Wayans Brothers' Grand Return

14:32 - McDonald's Big Arch Burger: A Viral Marketing Fail?

18:47 - Met Gala: Blue Ivy, Beyoncé, and Act III

23:36 - Shia LaBeouf Arrest

30:30 - "Clocking" the Trolls

"Girl, I'ma run. I love y'all, but I'm gonna run!" 🏃‍♂️💨

This week, Minoritea Report goes international—and a little bit "survival mode." Auntea Jerrell joins us live from Puerto Vallarta to recount waking up to a city on fire and navigating a drug war while on an annual friend trip . Meanwhile, the East Coast Aunteas are buried under 40 inches of snow, proving that nowhere is safe from the drama of 2026 .

Inside the Kettle:

The PV Report: Jerrell's "hood meals," climbing hills for tequila, and the reality of vacationing during a crisis .

BAFTAs & Black History Month: We're dissecting the "involuntary" slur used toward Michael B. Jordan and the BBC's 15-hour editing failure .

Ask Yo Aunteas: The Olympics Complicated Order: Rooting for "everyone Black" while navigating national pride and transphobia in sports .

Pisces Affirmations: We look at the 2026 stars for Auntea Kerel—will Uranus bring the financial abundance we're looking for? .

It's a rough-and-tumble episode with technical glitches, global unrest, and a whole lot of heart. Put your kettle on; the Aunteas are back.

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00:00 Intro

01:59 Mexican Cartel has Henny Stuck in PV!

18:16 Aunteas in LA for Queerties

19:34 Blizzard

25:39 Job Security and Layoffs in Today's Economy

27:56 Kerel Birthday Reflections

39:15 Negros at the BAFTAs

46:51 Tea break

47:43 Ask Yo Aunteas: Olympic Pride?

59:49 Benediction & Extra Clip

This week on Minoritea Report, Auntea Kerel, Auntea Jerrell, and the "Other Jerell" welcome back author Frederick Smith to talk about his upcoming novel Love Is a Contact Sport — a Black, queer, second-chance romance set around a college reunion. Frederick drops gems on the discipline of writing, the importance of "claiming your man" in fiction, and why he's amping up the spice in his upcoming June 2026 release.

The Aunteas also tackle the "selective rage" trending online regarding America's Next Top Model . Are we holding Tyra Banks to a 2026 standard for a 2003 world? Plus, the crew discusses the "Vocal Bible" (is Brandy the whole book or just a chapter?), Jill Scott's newest masterpiece "To Whom It May Conern", and the mathematical intentionality behind Beyoncé's release dates ... she thawing out so y'all better get them coins ready and get then cups ready for MINORITEA REPORT!!

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00:00 Intro

01:18 Frederick Smith: Love Is A Contact Sport

07:20 The Creative Process and Inspirations

12:41 Advice for Aspiring Writers

17:06 The Joy of Reading: A Personal Journey

19:25 The Role of Reading in Personal Growth

21:36 Understanding Cheerleading: A Professional Insight

24:21 Self-Censorship in Writing: Balancing Authenticity and Audience

27:31 The Impact of Romance Novels on Relationships

34:20 Impact of Heated Rivalry

38:25 Supporting Black Queer Narratives: A Call to Action

45:22 Beyoncé's Anticipated Return

48:18 Jill Scott's New Album

50:17 Brandy's National Anthem Performance

53:35 The Vocal Bible Debate

57:46 America's Next Top Model Reflections

01:08:24 Reality TV and Accountability

01:10:24 The Impact of Reality TV on Culture

01:13:04 Benediction

01:14:45 Celebrating Black History Month

Yo Aunteas are back and the tea is piping hot! This week, we kick off with a powerful celebration of Black History Month, featuring a special look at the incredible career of Dr. Anthony Revis, a chemist, inventor, and pastor who holds a staggering 45 patents (and just happens to be Auntea Kerel's Dad)! Then, we're pivoting to the biggest stages in the world: Super Bowl LXI Recap: Was Bad Bunny's halftime show the vibe we needed? Plus, we shout out Maria Taylor for making Super Bowl history.

2026 Winter Olympics: We break down "Penis Gate" (yes, it's a thing) and Ask Yo Aunteas: the cringeworthy moment a Norwegian medalist used his victory to confess to cheating... on his girlfriend. Stonewall Flag Controversy: A serious talk on the removal of the Pride flag from the national monument and what it means for our community in this election year.

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00:00 Intro

01:13 Celebrating Black History Month

06:09 Highlighting Personal Achievements and Family Legacy

13:08 Maria Taylor

15:43 Celebrating The Seahawks Super Bowl

16:51 Unity Through Sports

17:57 The Culture of Hate

20:14 Understanding Cultural Significance

21:30 The Power of Love Over Hate

23:20 Bad Bunny Halftime Show

26:35 Super Bowl Commercials

34:33 Winter Olympics

38:37 What Sport Would We Do?

41:16 Olympic Outfits and Penisgate

48:01 Tea Break

48:54 AYA: The Norway Cheater

01:01:03 Stonewall National Monument

01:02:52 Community Responsibility and Activism

01:06:44 Devil Wears Prada 2

01:09:09 Benediction

01:09:58 Blooper

Yo Aunteas are back, joined by Myles David, from Tuned Into Tennis! the crew break down the biggest storylines coming out of the Australian Open, including legacy conversations, player behavior, media narratives, and why certain athletes are always scrutinized differently than others. From emotional reactions on the court to what greatness really looks like in real time, the discussion goes deeper than wins and losses.

But of course, the tea doesn't stop there. Aunteas Do You Give a Damn is back with their reaction to Billy Porter's unfiltered take on Nicki Minaj, the "crunchy" arrangements of the Mariah Carey & brandy tributes, the Sherri Shepherd Show cancellation news, Don Lemon's arrest, and the 2026 Grammy Awards (The Year of Bad Bunny). Happy Black History Month and get them cups ready!

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00:00 Introduction and Early Banter

01:02:45 ADYGAD: Billy Porter's Tribute

01:08:48 Brandy and Mariah Tribute Comparisons

01:13:19 The Quality of Tribute Performances

01:16:59 Final Thoughts on Performances

01:21:08 Grammy Winners and Surprises

01:23:41 Reflections on Hosting the Grammys

01:25:05 The Future of Award Shows

01:27:28 Cardi B

01:28:22 Durand Bernarr

01:32:02 Don Lemon's Arrest

01:39:07 The Cancellation of Sherri Shepherd

01:52:13 Olympics and Benediction

Can you believe we've spent a full year's worth of days together?! For our 365th episode, Yo Aunteas reflect on six years of culture, growth, and "Auntea energy."

We're kicking off the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by honoring the ancestors who fought for us to be "someone's wildest dreams." From the radical joy of the "Black Dandy" at the Met to the protests in Minneapolis, we're discussing what it means to "apply pressure" and fight for our community in 2026.

Inside this episode:

• The Milestone: Only one Black sitcom has more episodes than this podcast. Can you guess which one?

• Ask Yo Aunteas: Unpacking our "unpopular opinions" on Jill Scott, Lady Gaga, and Christina Aguilera!

• The Flashback: Why we're excited for the America's Next Top Model documentary and why Tyra's wigs have gotten worse over the years.

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00:00 Intro

01:21 Weather Talk & Bali Internet

07:58 Celebrating 365 Episodes and Black History Month

12:23 Black Sitcoms

15:33 Milestones in Black Television History

17:52 Celebrating Black Achievements in Media

23:24 Black History Month: A Century of Commemoration

28:04 Highlighting Contemporary Black Figures

30:51 The Evolution of Black Activism

35:37 Intersectionality in Black History

41:06 Minnesota

46:04 Playing Dirty for the Greater Good

48:01 Tea Break

48:53 Ask Yo Aunteas: I Don't F With You...Your Music

01:01:05 Anticipation for America's Next Top Model Documentary

01:13:57 Benediction

Yo Aunteas Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell dive deep into the 2016 vs. 2026 10-year challenge, reflecting on a decade of growth, friendships, breakups, and career shifts. Auntea Dawon is still live from Bali (with better internet) and shares his intensive wellness journey involving Bikram hot yoga and lean eating. Also, shoutout to Bad Queers Podcast, Hey Now, Kevin, and Wish You Were Queer on their Queerty nominations and Romeo for her Dr. Pepper, Baby Commercial! Plus, Australian Open fashion and the Marvel Doomsday trailers.

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00:00 Intro

01:09 Personal Wellness

08:11 Congrats Bad Queers & Why Not, Kevin!

11:08 Jason Collins & Dr. Pepper Baby!

14:10 The Owl Trend

16:05 Looking Back at 2016

24:08 Reflections on Friendship and Growth

31:20 Personal Growth and Future Aspirations

32:50 Reflecting on a Decade of Change

35:49 Life's Unexpected Opportunities

38:33 The Australian Open: Players and Predictions

45:30 Tennis Fashion

54:01 More Heated Rivalry

56:31 Avengers: Doomsday

01:03:15 Benediction

Are you arguing or just disagreeing? Yo Aunteas Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell dive into the nuances of relationship communication, triggers, and the "death by 1,000 paper cuts" that leads to a blowout... all while Dawon deal with his Bali Internet (sorry for the crunchiness)!

In the News: Yo Aunteas don't hold back on the recent viral comments from Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. They discuss the responsibility of large platforms when it comes to Black political candidates and why "bad phrasing" isn't a sufficient apology for devaluing a qualified resume.

On the Carpet: The Golden Globes 2026 brought the fashion, but did it bring the joy? Yo Aunteas review the best and worst looks, including Teyana Taylor's winning Schiaparelli gown, Colman Domingo's sophisticated restraint, and J.Lo being, well, J.Lo.

Communitea Matters: Yo Aunteas close with a critical conversation on the recent ICE raids and the importance of knowing your rights and standing with your neighbors in 2026.

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00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

04:36 Celebrating MLK Day and Community Engagement

11:22 Bali Experience and Cultural Insights

13:19 Discussion on Relationships and Arguments

21:14 Communication and Conflict Resolution

24:33 Navigating Disagreements and Acceptance

27:56 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Growth

30:50 Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation

32:16 Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang

44:18 Community Vigilance during ICE

52:55 Exposing the Agents of Oppression

53:25 Fashion at the Golden Globes 2026

01:18:22 Benediction