Minoritea Report

Auntea Jerrell is officially a married man! Get your cups ready as he shares all the details from his wedding—the pre-ceremony nerves, the intimate celebration, and the hilarious moment his new husband immediately started calling him "husband" 87 times in a row. Jerrell also shares the two major reasons they decided to tie the knot now (hint: one involves starting a family!). The celebration leads...

If this episode is appearing twice, it's because the Spotify feed was acting up. Apologies and hey... you get to hear Brian Sims, twice! - Yo Aunteas!   Yo Aunteas are joined once again by Brian Sims — activist, former Pennsylvania State Representative, and CEO of Agenda PAC. Brian breaks down how Agenda PAC is using AI to identify and defeat the most dangerous bigots in America, why local electio...

Yo Aunteas are joined once again by Brian Sims — activist, former Pennsylvania State Representative, and CEO of Agenda PAC. Brian breaks down how Agenda PAC is using AI to identify and defeat the most dangerous bigots in America, why local elections matter more than ever, and how queer communities can reignite political hope amid burnout and misinformation. The group gets real about why the Democr...

Get your cups ready, Communitea! For our monumental 350th episode, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Broadway star, Taurean Everett!   Taurean opens up about his journey from a sports-driven family in Wichita, Kansas to the bright lights of Broadway, starring in the 10-time Tony-nominated smash hit musical, 'Death Becomes Her.', what it means to represent Black queer ex...

SORRY COMMUNITEA. Somehow, last week's episode got uploaded again.   The REAL episode 350 is available now.   thanks, Yo Aunteas

Jerrell limps back from Gay Bowl San Diego with more than just a trophy story (two tibia fractures, chile 😩). Dawon recounts a New York night that turned into a couture-meets-Eagle moment, and Kerel celebrates six years of marriage and preps for OutFest weekend in Philly. Then the Aunteas get real about Project 2025, voter fatigue, and how marginalized communities keep each other afloat. Finally,...

This week, the Yo Aunteas—Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell—are diving deep into the biggest music releases and controversies brewing in pop culture. The entire music world is talking, and we're breaking it all down. In this episode, we're spilling the tea on: Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj: The beef is back on! We dissect the lyrics from Cardi's new album that are aimed squarely at BIA and JT and how the queen...

Yo Aunteas are all back together, and Dawon is spilling all the tea on his trip to the South of France and Spain, including the story behind that photo that sent the Communitea into a frenzy! From hiking mountains in the wrong shoes to a master class in eating live oysters , he's sharing the details of his adventures outside the comfort zone. Then, the Aunteas dive into the headlines in an epic "A...

This week on Minoritea Report , Yo Aunteas are joined by Shana from Bad Queers! We dig into the fallout of Charlie Kirk's death , the weaponization of God in politics, and how media erases Black pain while centering white fragility. Shana brings wisdom on navigating the "growth vs. gap" mindset—reminding us how hard it can be for high-achieving Black queer folks to pause and celebrate progress. Of...

US Open 2025 is in the books, and we're joined by Myles David — Sports Illustrated contributor and host of Tuned Into Tennis Podcast — for a sharp, funny, and deeply informed wrap-up. Yo Aunteas Kerel, Dawon & Jerrell dig into Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka's momentum, Taylor Townsend's mindset and media moment, and whether the men's hype cycles (Alcaraz, Sinner, Tiafoe, Fils, Felix) match reality. We...

He's been here since the beginning of Minoritea Report, Jussie Jussie Jussie! Jussie Smollett's new Netflix documentary, Cardi B's courtroom chaos, and a spicy US Open (Taylor Townsend vs. Ostapenko, Naomi & Coco) — plus Jerrell's  Traitors casting tea and an Ask Yo Aunteas on poly dating. Come for the pop-culture receipts, stay for the Black LGBTQIA+ perspective and community vibes. Get them cups...

Yo Aunteas are back—and the tea is piping. This week we unpack Lil Nas X's late-night headlines, why GAP x KATSEYE just set the bar for brand culture, and Venus Williams' emotional US Open return. We also talk Serena Williams' GLP-1 transparency, Serena introducing Maria Sharapova at the Tennis Hall of Fame, and Snoop's comments about LGBTQ+ stories on screen. Plus, Dawon's Spain birthday, hot yog...

Trans activist and creator Blossom C. Brown returns to Minoritea Report for a heartfelt conversation with Yo Aunteas (Kerel & Jerrell). We unpack what gender-affirming care actually is (beyond the headlines), the science behind trans athletes and competitive fairness, the toll of constant public debates, and the power of community to carry us from survival to purpose. Blossom also shares life upda...

Yo Aunteas are joined by Eric Cole (Hung Up Podcast) for a heart-forward talk on going LIVE at WURD 96.1 FM (Fridays 4pm) , healing from church-shaped shame, and choosing joy with your people (hello,  Annual Chicago Market Days ). In Ask Yo Aunteas , we debate whether to retire "clock it" now that it's been gentrified—or reclaim it and credit the ballroom & trans girls who gave it life. What we co...

Dawon makes a huge announcement that alters the course of the show... while celebrating another lap around the sun—get ready for laughs, side-eyes, and plenty of Leo energy. The Aunteas unpack reality-TV nostalgia, AYA: modern dating in your 40s, and why minding your business is an underrated superpower. Inside the episode: Stepping into your glow-up season Embracing change (even when it's scary)...

Get your cups ready, Communitea! ☕️ In Episode 339: Destiny's Child pops up at Beyoncé's Vegas show and we re-live our teenage screams. Body Goals vs. Munchies: hot-yoga highs, edible lows and why 30-lb glow-ups feel so good. Gay body image & bear culture —from Lazy Bear to Folsom outfit planning. Ask Yo Aunteas Coldplay catches a CEO and HR in an affair, what would you do? Mix equal parts pop-cu...

The boys are back in town—and the cups are overflowing! Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell reunite after European adventures and San Diego shenanigans to spill everything the Communitea's been waiting for.   Yo Aunteas kick off "Do You Give a Damn?" with the latest headlines: the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee banning trans women athletes—yep, we're heated and we break down why this matters for safety...

Guest co‑host Auntea Steve (Relationshit Podcast) joins Auntea Kerel & Auntea Jerell while Henny Jerrell battles European travel drama. We dive into being single in 2025, setting boundaries, and dating authentically—apps vs meeting people IRL, travel hookups, and what makes a great first date.  Then: Yo Aunteas reacts to the headline that Beyoncé's unreleased music / tour materials were allegedly...

Essence Fest backlash. Beyoncé tour or is it Blue Ivy's tour? Gym thirst traps. THIS is the summer episode you didn't know you needed. Auntea Kerel links up with fan faves Chino & Zé to spill all the tea—from Essence Fest's corporate mess and Lauryn Hill's midnight antics, to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour and the evolution of Blue Ivy. They also dive deep into fitness culture, gym body struggles, a...

In this episode of Minoritea Report, Yo Aunteas spill all the tea on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour (and how they tried to unalive her), Diddy's conviction, their love for thick thighs and "booty bangs," and Disability Pride Month. They talk about: – Why Beyoncé's concerts set the standard – How thick thighs and inner thigh meat keep us in the gym 👀 – The community impact of Diddy's verdict – Disab...

Minoritea Report Ep 334 is serving wigs, tea, and unfiltered laughs! This week, Yo Aunteas dive into Brandy & Monica reuniting for The Boy Is Mine tour , Cardi B's fiery new single , and Chicago's O'Hare Airport possibly opening the first gay bar at a US airport . We spill on: The nostalgia and drama around the Brandy/Monica tour Cardi B's lines that have us shook Lizzo's rumored new single "We Ou...

BLACK. QUEER. UNFILTERED. Today Kris Chesson—½ of the hit Bad Queers podcast—slides into the Minoritea living room for Pride Month! Yo Aunteas spill tea on the Queerty Pride 50 rooftop soirée, Native Son Awards star power, No Kings Day protests on Oh Boy's birthday, R. Kelly's jailhouse drama, Amanda Seals' Obama take, and why gentle-parenting a stubborn Virgo toddler is its own workout. Stick aro...

New Book Alert! Author, activist & singer Terry Dyer joins Kerel, Dawon & Jerrell to pour piping-hot #CommuniTEA. We unpack his bestselling debut "Letters to a Gay Black Boy" and his upcoming follow-up "Surviving and Thriving as a Gay Black Man" (out July 15 2025) . From Dry-June hacks and Juneteenth birthdays to battling tokenism, nonprofit shade and saying a healthy NO, Terry keeps it 100 about...

Welcome back to Minoritea Report, your fave podcast trio serving hot takes, harder laughs, and all the queer excellence you can handle! 🌈 In this Pride Month kickoff episode, the Aunties recap their Seattle takeover, including a packed meet & greet, awkward concert moments (we see you, 7-foot-tall flailer 😵‍💫), and the wild drinks at Diesel bar (RIP Dawon's liver). 🇪🇸 Plus, we spill on travels...

For this special Pride Month episode of Minoritea Report, we're joined by Tim Murray and Michael Henry, the hilarious duo behind OutTV's "Wish You Were Queer". From RV crashes and wild gator farms to navigating queer life in small-town America, we unpack it all—comedy, community, and chaos. We get deep on what it's like touring middle America as out gay men, how queer joy thrives in unexpected pla...