MinoriTea Report

Kerel, Dawon, Jerrell

MinoriTea Report is a weekly, socially conscious, Queer, People of Color podcast. Join friends, Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell as they spill tea about the Black LGBTQ experience, relationships, politics, sports and pop culture. So, get your cups ready and see what’s brewing today!

  • 53 minutes 55 seconds
    The Michael Movie, Artemis: Moisturizing In Space, AYA: HBCU or PWI?

    Ask Yo Aunteas: Is a $60,000 price tag at Howard worth the "Black Excellence" experience, or is a $9,000 PWI scholarship the smarter move? Yo Aunteas are diving deep into the ultimate college debate, reshoots for the Michael Jackson biopic, and why TLC is currently being roasted in their own comments. ☕️

    PLUS we get into:

    The upcoming Michael Jackson movie 👀

    Wild internet debates & viral moments

    TLC drama and fan reactions 😂

    Black excellence in space 🚀 (yes, moisturizing in zero gravity!)

    So, Get Them Cups Ready!

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    00:00 - Intro

    02:15 - Lil Mama vs. Bow Wow

    05:11 - The Lil Mama/Jay-Z Stage Crash: 17 Years Later

    08:48 - Celebrating 7 Years of Minoritea Report!

    09:53 - Michael Jackson Biopic

    14:15 - The "Thriller" Dance Secret Nobody Noticed

    18:25 - TLC's Chili Drama

    21:15 - En Vogue

    23:14 - Black Excellence: Moisturizing in Space

    29:10 - Ask Yo Aunteas: HBCU ($60k) vs. PWI ($9k)

    43:40 - Would We Do College Differently?

    20 April 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Beyonce's Best Album as Minoritea Report Celebrates 7 Years w/ a Live Episode!

    THANK YOU COMMUNITEA!!! Can you believe it? The Minoritea Report is turning 7! 🎉 Join Aunteas Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell for a high-energy live anniversary episode filled with wigs, Ask Yo Aunteas, the Communitea, and a controversial Beyoncé bracket.

    In this special live stream, we're debating Queen Bey's discography; does the 20-year legacy of B-Day outshine the cultural shift of Renaissance? Plus, the Aunteas get deep in a heavy "Ask Your Aunteas" segment, discussing the "Voltron" approach to finding community and living authentically in your 40s!

    So, if you missed it... get them cups ready!!!

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    00:00 – 7 Years of Minoritea Report: The Wigs are Wiggling

    15:30 – The Name That Almost Was

    25:00 – THE BRACKET: Ranking every Beyoncé album!

    48:00 – Ask Your Aunties: Overcoming the fear of being yourself

    01:05:00 – Drag Race Recap & Coachella Thoughts

    16 April 2026, 7:15 pm
  • 1 minute 6 seconds
    Join us for our 7th Anniversary Episode This Wednesday, April 15th, 8:30pm Eastern!

    Join us for our 7th Anniversary Episode This Wednesday, April 15th, 8:30pm Eastern!

    We'll be back next Monday on our regular cadence.

    So, til Wednesday, wash yo hands, legs, and ass!

    13 April 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    We're Catching Prints, Druski vs. Erika Kirk, Chili Is A Scrub!

    Is TLC's Chili really "chasing waterfalls" all the way to a MAGA rally? ☕️ Today Yo Aunteas are diving into the viral receipts, the "Catch a Print" gym trend, and a SHOCKING SCOTUS ruling with Aunteas: Do You Give A Damn? We're also breaking down the Druski vs. Erika Kirk drama, why E.J. Johnson is trending for his dating choices, and the nuances of the latest conversion therapy ruling from the Supreme Court. Plus, be sure to celebrate SEVEN YEARS of the Minoritea Report on APRIL 15th, LIVE EPISODE, 8:30 Eastern!

    SO, get them cups readyyyy!

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    0:00 - Intro

    5:30 - Competitiveness

    27:02 - "Paradise" (Sterling K. Brown)

    33:59 - 🎉 7TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

    38:07 - "Catch a Print" Trend? 🍆

    46:15 - Druski vs. Erika Kirk

    50:24 - MAGA Chili is A Scrub

    59:34 - E.J. Johnson

    1:06:33 - SCOTUS Conversion Therapy Ruling

    1:14:02 - Kristi Noem's Husband

    6 April 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Beyonce's Cowboy Carter March Madness Bracket: Act ii Years Later!

    It's been two years since Beyoncé took us to the rodeo with Cowboy Carter, and the Minoritea Report is celebrating with a high-stakes March Madness Song Bracket. Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell go head-to-head ranking the tracks that defined an era. Does "Texas Hold 'Em" reign supreme, or does a deep cut take the crown?

    So, Get Them Cups Ready!

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    00:00 - What's Brewing: Q1 2026 Recap & Manufactured Chaos

    03:22 - Delta vs. Congress: Revoking VIP Perks

    06:42 - 2026 Election: Why Your Voting Plan Starts NOW

    08:15 - Cowboy Carter 2-Year Reflection: Has it Aged Well?

    18:18 - THE BRACKET: Cowboy Carter March Madness Begins

    55:02 - The Champion Crowned: Does the Community Agree?

    1:01:13 - Minoritea Report 7th Anniversary Announcement!

    30 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Queerties & Yo Aunteas, Dawon's Back Y'all, Black Looks Good At The Oscars

    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?

    So, get them cups readyyyyy!!!

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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

    23 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 43 minutes 33 seconds
    Hey, Aveeno!, Sh!tty J!zz, One Gotta Go!

    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?

    So, Get Your Cups Ready For Minoritea Report!

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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!

    16 March 2026, 2:01 pm
  • 48 minutes 31 seconds
    Girl... I'm Stuck In Bali, Scary Movie 6, McDonald's Big Arch Product

    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 .

    So, get them cups readyyyyy!!!

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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

    9 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    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!!!!

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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

    2 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    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!!

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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

    23 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    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!

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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

    16 February 2026, 5:00 am
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