The Tea

The Tea

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The Tea episodes

  • Season 1. Episode 7.

    A wedding videographer is facing criticism for refusing to refund a client whose fiancee died in a car crash. The videography company, Copper Stallion Media, initially denied the refund and even mocked the client on a website. It was later discovered that the company was owned by a man with a history of scamming couples. The case raises questions about the legal obligations of the company and the ethical considerations in such situations. In this conversation, Joe, Lauri, and Jay discuss the ethical and legal implications of refunding money for services that cannot be provided due to unforeseen circumstances. They debate whether a photographer should refund a deposit to a client whose fiancée passed away before the wedding. The conversation segues into a discussion about apologies and the consequences of racist actions, such as the case of Amy Cooper. They also touch on the topic of customer service and the importance of making the right decisions. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about pizza preferences and bathroom habits.

    Chapters

    00:00 Wedding Videographer Refuses Refund After Fiancee's Death

    27:23 Refunding Money for Unforeseen Circumstances

    35:02 Consequences of Racist Actions

    38:49 Balancing Customer Service and Business Protection

    45:31 Pizza Preferences: Hot or Cold?

    47:18 Personal Bathroom Habits


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    55 min
  • Season 1. Episode 6.

    The conversation starts with a humorous banter about not talking about sex on the podcast. They discuss tipping etiquette, personal grooming, and the controversy surrounding wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also touch on the topic of President Trump taking hydroxychloroquine and the response from Nancy Pelosi. Jay shares a news story about a French serial killer expert who falsified information in his books. The conversation revolves around the topic of eating while watching TV and whether or not people stop eating during commercial breaks. Joe and Lauri argue that they put their food down during commercials, while Jay and others argue that they continue eating. The debate sparks a poll on Patreon, with the majority of respondents stating that they do not stop eating during commercials. The conversation also touches on other topics such as plagiarism, Wikipedia, and fast food habits.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and No Sex Talk

    03:20 Tipping Etiquette and Personal Grooming

    11:15 The Controversy of Wearing Masks During COVID-19

    34:34 French Serial Killer Expert Falsifies Information

    36:53 The Great Eating-While-Watching-TV Debate

    39:42 Plagiarism and Wikipedia

    46:22 Ask a Skinny Person

    57:24 The Poll: Do People Stop Eating During Commercials?

    01:08:13 Subconscious Eating Habits

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Season 1. Episode 5.

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including technology, furlough from work, and random questions for a skinny person. They talk about the differences between Mac and Windows computers, the challenges of helping family members with technology, and the frustrations of dealing with printers. They also touch on Lauri's furlough from the NFL, Jay's experience going through old photos, and their preferences for parking and taking the stairs or elevator. The conversation is light-hearted and humorous. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences at a bar called Trucks in San Francisco, where they witnessed an anything-goes sex party. They also touch on topics such as unemployment, reality TV shows, and therapy sessions. The hosts share their plans for the future, including new podcasts and social media accounts.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Tech Talk

    09:58 Lauri's Furlough from the NFL

    16:08 Nostalgia and Going Through Old Photos

    26:32 Discussion about 'Circus of Books' documentary

    28:22 Exploring the Anything-Goes Sex Parties at Trucks in San Francisco

    30:46 Navigating Unemployment and the Job Search

    35:09 Behind the Scenes of Reality TV Shows

    39:05 Therapy Sessions and the Importance of Open Communication

    50:55 Exciting Plans for New Podcasts and Social Media Ventures

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    58 min
  • Season 1. Episode 4.

    In this conversation, the hosts and guests discuss various topics, including their thoughts on movies, their sleeping habits, and their beliefs about God and religion. They also share funny anecdotes and engage in playful banter. In this conversation, Joe Betance and his guests discuss various topics including organized religion, the afterlife, grief, and their personal relationships with their parents. They also touch on the idea of a screenplay that Joe's dad wants to write, which involves him playing matchmaker for Joe and his brother. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Recap

    08:23 Discussion on Movies: Horror vs. Comedic Horror

    16:13 Sleeping Habits: Positions and Challenges

    28:11 Playful Banter and Funny Anecdotes

    31:03 Organized Religion

    36:16 Grief and Loss

    41:32 Belief Systems and the Afterlife

    45:48 Celebrity Crushes

    50:31 Screenplay and Matchmaking


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    1 hr 5 min
  • Season 1. Episode 3.

    In this conversation, the hosts and guests share funny and awkward stories about funerals, Zoom calls, and family dynamics. They discuss topics such as parents separating, watching inappropriate videos at funerals, and awkward moments during stand-up comedy shows. The conversation is filled with humor and light-hearted banter. In this conversation, Joe Betance, Shannon Gettins, and Lauri Roggenkamp discuss various topics including stand-up comedy, quarantine activities, and the documentary series Tiger King. They also touch on the theme of creativity during the quarantine and share their personal experiences and opinions. The conversation is light-hearted and humorous, with the hosts sharing anecdotes and engaging in playful banter.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Reunion

    02:46 Awkward and Unexpected Moments at Funerals

    08:03 The Challenges of Zoom Calls

    12:51 Quirky Family Dynamics

    25:40 The Power of Laughter in Stand-Up Comedy

    32:32 Exploring New Creative Activities During Quarantine

    44:38 Opinions on Tiger King and Carol Baskin

    48:56 Sexism in the Perception of Carol Baskin's Guilt

    51:20 Staying Engaged and Motivated During Quarantine

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    55 min
  • Season 1. Episode 2.

    In this episode of The Tea, the hosts discuss various topics including the impact of COVID-19, the attention given to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and the cancellation of the live finale of Ink Master. They also touch on the FDA changing regulations for gay blood donations and share their favorite and least favorite La Croix flavors. In this conversation, Joe Betance, Jay Ellis, and Lauri Roggenkamp share funny and outrageous stories, discuss topics like being on the down low and the public's fascination with celebrities, and explore the concept of sympathy for those who are still in the closet. They also touch on the importance of ignoring individuals like Aaron Shocke to prevent them from gaining attention. The conversation ends with a discussion about potential sign-offs for the podcast.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and COVID-19 Impact

    05:44 Attention Given to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

    21:56 Disappointment Over the Cancellation of Ink Master Finale

    27:02 Favorite and Least Favorite La Croix Flavors

    27:31 Funny and Outrageous Stories

    29:26 Exploring the Concept of Being on the Down Low

    31:41 The Public's Fascination with Celebrities

    32:39 Sympathy for Closeted Individuals: A Complex Discussion

    35:29 Ignoring Aaron Shock: Preventing Attention and Harmful Behavior

    52:44 Choosing the Perfect Sign-Off for a Podcast


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    57 min
  • Season 1. Episode 1.

    In this conversation, Joe, Lori, and Jay discuss various topics including the UFC, Dana White, and the challenges of using technology. They also touch on movies like Maleficent and their preferences for older actresses. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. In this conversation, Joe, Jay, and Laurie discuss various topics, including dreams, meeting partners on dating apps, and their preferences in physical attributes. They also share funny anecdotes and experiences. The conversation is light-hearted and humorous.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Tea Talk

    02:49 Dana White's Controversial Decision

    10:06 The Challenges of Using Technology

    13:10 Appreciating Older Actresses

    26:35 Exploring Dreams and Their Meanings

    33:19 Funny Dream Experiences

    37:07 Physical Attractiveness and Preferences

    45:40 Meeting Partners on Dating Apps

    53:20 Wrap Up and Plugs

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    57 min

About The Tea

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Welcome to 'The Tea'—your hilarious rendezvous with Joe Betance, Jay Ellis, and Lauri Roggenkamp, where queer comedy reigns supreme! Join this dynamic trio from sunny LA as they spill the tea on their…

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