Minoritea Report

Kerel, Dawon, Jerrell

Minoritea Report is a weekly Black Queer Podcast where representation and visibility are key! Join Yo Aunteas, Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell as they spill tea about the Black LGBTQIA+ experience, relationships, Beyonce, politics, and pop culture! Come join the Communitea! So, get your cups ready and find out what's brewing today!

  1. Girl...I'm Stuck in PV!, AYA: Olympic Pride?, N*ggas at the BAFTAs (And it's Kerel's Bday)!

    MAR 2

    Girl...I'm Stuck in PV!, AYA: Olympic Pride?, N*ggas at the BAFTAs (And it's Kerel's Bday)!

    "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. So, Get Them Cups Ready!!!!   Tea Stamps: 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

    1h 2m
  2. Welcome Back Frederick Smith, ANTM: Reality Check, Jill Scott: To Whom It May Concern

    FEB 23

    Welcome Back Frederick Smith, ANTM: Reality Check, Jill Scott: To Whom It May Concern

    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!! Tea Stamps: Tea Stamps: 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

    1h 15m
  3. Bad Bunny Halftime Show, Olympic Penisgate, Ask Yo Aunteas: The Norway Cheater

    FEB 16

    Bad Bunny Halftime Show, Olympic Penisgate, Ask Yo Aunteas: The Norway Cheater

    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. So, get them cups ready, subscribe, and leave us a review! Tea Stamps: 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

    1h 11m
  4. 100 Years of Black History, Ask Yo Aunteas: I Don't F W/ You, America's Next Top Model Doc

    FEB 2

    100 Years of Black History, Ask Yo Aunteas: I Don't F W/ You, America's Next Top Model Doc

    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. Join the Communitea. Wash your hands, your legs, and your ass and get them cups ready!   Tea Stamps: 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

    1h 16m
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Minoritea Report is a weekly Black Queer Podcast where representation and visibility are key! Join Yo Aunteas, Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell as they spill tea about the Black LGBTQIA+ experience, relationships, Beyonce, politics, and pop culture! Come join the Communitea! So, get your cups ready and find out what's brewing today!

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