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.

So, get them cups ready, subscribe, and leave us a review!

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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.

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

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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.

So, get them cups ready!

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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.

Follow the Communitea: Instagram: @MinoriteaReport YouTube: @MinoriteaReport Subscribe and leave a 5-star review to help the Aunteas grow!

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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

Are you ready for the "F Around and Find Out" era? 💅🏾

It's the first 2026 episode of Minoritea Report! Your favorite Aunteas—Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell—are officially back from the holiday break, and we aren't holding anything back. From Bali yoga retreats to Philly HVAC disasters, we're catching you up on our lives before diving into the absolute chaos that happened while we were gone.

In this episode, we break down:

The Fitness Journey: Why we're posting thirst traps, keeping each other accountable, and why there are no shortcuts to being snatched.

Internet Accountability: The viral story of the woman who hunted down her hater—is 2026 the year of no more trolls?

Heated Rivalry Pop Culture Phenomenon: N*tting in mouths and the straights are eating it up, too! Who woulda thought they'd want to come to the cottage, too!?

Political Shifts: We're rooting for Jasmine Crockett's 2026 Senate run and why Texas needs her voice right now.

The Tea: Our "Aunteas, Do You Give a Damn?" segment covers Nicki Minaj's latest headlines, the Danity Kane "reunion," and why everyone is obsessed with Heated Rivalry.

So, Get Your Cups Ready Babyyyy, We're Back!

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00:00 Intro

01:14 We're Back!!

02:30 Fitness Journey or Thirst Journey?

08:21 The Reality of Fitness and Discipline

10:23 Finding What Works for You

13:32 Applying Fitness Principles to Life Goals

16:19 Navigating Body Image and Fitness Culture

18:13 How Were The Holidays?

27:34 Aunteas, Do You Give A Damn- Online Accountability

32:20 The Importance of Jasmine Crockett

37:06 The Role of Social Media in Modern Politics

39:46 Bye, Nicki Minaj

42:01 The Return of Danity Kane

47:41 Heated Rivalry: We're Coming To The Cottage

55:59 Venezuela

59:22 2026 Awards Season

01:05:05 Benediction

Before Yo Aunteas step fully into 2026, they're serving up the Best of Ask Yo Aunteas & Curiositea from 2025 — the moments that made the Communitea laugh, gasp, rewind, and run to social media.

In this episode, Yo Aunteas discuss their "non-resolution" goals for the year, including Jerrell's surrogacy journey, Dawon's milestone 50th birthday, and Kerel's commitment to peace and peak fitness. We also revisit some of the wildest Ask Yo Aunteas moments of the past year—from corporate Skybox scandals at Coldplay concerts to legendary drag stories involving Lady Gaga's trailer.

It's time to "wash your hands, your legs, and your ass" and get into the tea!

Got a question? Got a situation? Send your Ask Yo Aunteas submissions to [email protected] or call the Tea-Line at 844-832-5463.

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00:00 Welcome to 2026: Reflections and Resolutions

03:00 Embracing Change: Personal Growth and Aspirations

06:06 Navigating Life's Challenges: Surrogacy and Family Planning

09:05 Choosing Peace: Prioritizing Joy and Health

12:04 Community Connection: Engaging with Listeners

31:29 Jerrell's Fav Curiositea

01:11:24 Kerel's Fav Curiositea

Celebrate the Best of 2025 with Yo Aunteas! We're recapping a year of high-tea, heavy-hitting guests, and the representation that matters most to the Black & Brown Queer experience.

Episode Summary: It's been a year of slight changes and massive growth for the Minoritea Report. In this special "Best of Guests" episode, Auntea Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell shout out the names of everyone who helped keep the ball rolling this year.

We dive back into the highlights of our favorite interviews, including Peppermint, Mayhem Miller, Blossom C. Brown, and DaShawn Usher. We also discuss why we're protecting our peace before the "heavy load" of the 2026 voting year begins. Whether it's discussing the intersection of AI and Black communities or catching up with the creators of Natives: The Series, this episode is a love letter to the Communitea.

Featured in this Episode:

• DaShawn Usher: On activism and his new role at GLAAD.

• Zé & Chino: From OG listeners to guest hosts.

• Ronald & Darnell: The visionaries behind Natives: The Series.

Don't forget to follow the show and leave a 5-star review to help more people find the Communitea!

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00:00 Intro

00:34 Capricorn Season

03:06 Celebrating Guests and Contributions

11:35 Future Guest Aspirations

17:08 The Impact of Deshaun Usher

33:32 Our Boos: Chino & Ze

59:37 Support Natives The Series

01:12:44 Guests over the years

01:14:49 Benediction

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, COMMUNITEA! Auntea Kerel and Auntea Jerrell hold down the fort while Auntea Dawon battles the world's worst Airbnb Wi-Fi.

We're kicking things off with a therapy session on "Holiday Late-ness"—is the 5-minute grace period real, or was your dad a "if you aren't an hour early, you're late" kind of man?

We also dive into the dark side of the season: Retail Trauma. We talk about why hearing All I Want For Christmas Is You for the 500th time in a shift is a trigger, and why we all owe Jesus a 20-year-overdue apology for the lies we told to skip Bible study.

Plus, the Aunteas go head-to-head in their Holiday Music Bracket 2025, debating which Christmas song truly deserves the crown.

Follow us on social media @MinoriteaReport and tell us who won YOUR bracket!

Grab your tea, hot cocoa, and egg nog and settle in ☕!

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00:00 Holiday Intro

01:23 3008, you so 2000 & Late

07:05 Holiday Music

09:14 Retail Experiences During the Holidays

13:02 Sorry Jesus!

15:16 Ordinary People

17:59 Holiday Traditions and Personal Touches

20:17 Navigating Gift-Giving Dynamics

29:26 New Internet for Christmas

30:05 Reflections on Parenting

35:42 More Reflections

37:50 Reunion Planning

40:48 Nostalgia and Community

43:10 MR Commercial

44:04 Dawon Ain't Got Internet

44:59 Dawon Late For the Holidays

48:55 Holiday Song Bracket 2025

01:20:54 Benediction

01:24:45 Extra Footage

Get your cups ready, Communitea ☕ — this is the BEST of Minoritea Report 2025.

We're closing out the year with a chaotic, hilarious, heartfelt roundup of our favorite moments from 2025 — from body hair debates and dating revelations, to Met Gala reads, Brazil adventures, and the moment we fully trolled the Communitea.

In this special end-of-year episode, Auntea Kerel, Auntea Dawon, and Auntea Jerrell revisit the segments that defined the year — the laughs, the shade, the vulnerability, and the conversations that turned this podcast into a time capsule of Black queer life, culture, and friendship.

✨ In this episode, we get into:

• Why body hair opinions get REAL personal

• Dawon's big relationship reveal (and how we baited y'all 😭)

• The Met Gala dandyism breakdown (and that pronunciation)

• Birthday reflections, career wins, and entering new life chapters

• Brazil stories, beautiful men, and unforgettable memories

• How Minoritea Report became a 6-year archive of growth and joy

Whether you've been rocking with us since day one or you're new here — this episode is pure Minoritea energy.

👉 Drop a comment and tell us YOUR favorite segment of the year 👉 Like, subscribe, and share with the Communitea

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00:00 Intro

00:40 Body Hair Preferences

09:11 Trolling The Communitea

16:45 Dawon's New Relationship

24:51 Dawon's Fav Segment

35:49 Jerrell's Fav Segment

52:37 Kerel's Fav Segment

01:20:22 Benediction