Hella Waffle is a podcast where we discuss anything and everything to do with culture, music, entertainment and lifestyle. Trying to find truth within the noise anybody waffling will be called out! To join the conversation follow us on instagram @hellawaffle Hosts: Melisa - @melis_aa Deolu - @itsdelshel
Hey guys! We started to talk about all things mystical and realised the structure had to go for this one sorry.
Hey Hella Waffle listeners! We are back with a new episode and on this one we discuss online dating and its flaws. On the agenda is: Intro and Music News: (08:02) Waffle or Not? - "Every time Kanye releases something creative we are quick to forget his faults"(11:13) Main Topic - Does online dating facilitate narcissism? (26:07)
The BRIT Awards have come around again and on this episode we could not resist having our say! On this one we discuss: Music News (07:35) Waffle Or Not? - "West Ham did not do enough to appropriately punish Kurt Zouma" (10:28) Main Topic - We dive into the BRIT awards 2022 and ponder over our likes and dislikes about this year's show (23:17)
Hey guys, we are back for another episode and on this one we are joined by our special guest Rose! This episode we discuss: Introduction and Music News (00:00) Waffle Or Not? - "TV reboots are not necessay!" (07:12) Getting to know Rosegold and her new single 'Guardian Angel' (13:33) Main Topic - Does Tik Tok have an influence on the quality of music being offered today? (28:20) You can find Rose on instagram @officiallyrosegold and please check out her new single 'Guardian Angel' which is out now!
Episode 23 has arrived and on this one we are talking about living in the bad vibes island! This week we discuss: Introduction and Music News (00:00) Waffle Or Not? - "Once a Reality show becomes popular it loses its entertainment value" (06:17) Main Topic - Is the UK truly bad vibes? (21:12)
Hey everyone, its our first episode of 2022 and on this one we discuss: Music News - The releases of The Weeknd and Gunna, the Coachella Lineup, possible new music from J Hus (00:00) Waffle Or Not? - Is it problematic when actors that play Black lead roles in Films/TV do not in reality date black people? (12:59) Main Topic - Should Nigerian artists do more to boost the popularity of Ghanaian artists? (24:59) Do Shatta Wale and Burna Boy realise they are outing each other as abusers? (35:11)
Hey people! The MOBO Awards are back and this is an episode dedicated to it. We talk about: The Intro & Music News: (00:00) Waffle Or Not? - "Were we too quick to support Jussie Smollett?" (07:01) The 2021 MOBO Awards; the outfits, the winners, the performances and the overall production (15:56)
Hey guys, it's feels good to be back on the mic again. On this episode we discuss Love Island UK & USA: Intro and Music News (00:00) Waffle Or Not? - "Wizkid is definitely prioritising the US with his MIL Tour!" (03:52) Love Island and whether the US depict Black islanders better (16:15)
Hey guys, this episode is a little more serious. We are discussing whether there are pressures to be appear informed and involved in every sensitive matter. On the agenda is: Intro and Music News (00:00) Waffle or Not? - "Cunch (Country) should not be the first answer when young black people go missing" (07:30) Main Topic - Why is there a desire to share bad news and discuss sensitive matters with others immediately? (17:41) Is there a pressure to show others that you care about sensitive, social and cultural issues? (29:00)
Today, we are talking today about the differences between men and women when it comes to love: Waffle Or Not? - "Are the Grammy's out of touch with the culture?" (03:10) Men and women being taught different things about relationships (10:04) Maybe our expectations are falling behind our reality (20:25) Love Counsellers & Experts and the randomness of love (28.40) You can catch us @hellawaffle on instagram
Hey guys, life had us gone for a minute but we got to dive deep into the royal drama before the Oprah interview. We discuss: Waffle or Not? - "June 21st will be the day that life somewhat returns to normal" (02:10) Harry and Meghan hysteria before Oprah's interview (08:05) Prince William is not backing bro? A certain individual from Good Morning Britain is at it again (22:50) The added element of race (30:47)
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On this one our main topic concerns tv shows that we are currently watching. We get into: Music News (00:00) Waffle or Not - Should awards giving bodies remove Dutchavelli from their lists while his name is attached to serious allegations? (02:33) Main Topic - Tv Series (13:45) Who is more savage in Ozark? Marty or Wendy Birde? (16:05) Melisa crushes on Toni in Girlfriends (23:40) Diana's tragic story in The Crown (31:01) Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hellawaffle to join the conversation. Make sure to subscribe to hear more from us!
Hey guys in this episode we are back discussing music!! We get into award shows and discuss: The MOBO's being away for a while (00:00) Personality and Best Newcomer awards @ The MOBO's (09:16) The Weeknd's snub @ The Grammys, the Grammy's voting process and artists that deserve to be nominated (22:09) Do these music award shows need a rebrand? (35:52)
For episode 14 we had to bring our lovely friend Tatenda back on the show. Tatenda recently finished in 4th place for Miss Africa GB so we discuss: Getting involved in Miss Africa GB, the process and lessons learned (00:00) Pressure on models and influencers to constantly look their best (16:10) Can beauty pageants be viewed as a method in controlling women? (25:07) Does anybody trust the Covid-19 vaccine? (29:29) Go check out Tatenda on instagram @tatenda_ms
On this episode we have our friends with us this time. We discuss: Fleets, influencers and social media (00:00) Not3s and Dutchavelli frenzy (13:00) Dragging No.45 out of the White House (29:59) You can catch @lulaz_ and @Mr_kufre on instagram
The unfortunate reality of paedophilia (00:00) Progressing past the usual victim blaming (09:56) Another lockdown? (19:58) Covid-19 governmental failures (28:00)
Hey everybody, we are back with another episode and in this one we discuss; Is the criticism of the young mother justified? Or is there more to the story? (00:00) Losing patience in celebrities (28:11) Birkin bags got us in a chokehold (46:52)
Hey guys, it is Black History Month and so in this episode we get into: BHM Expectations, Role Models and Representation (12:07) Is Black History Month tokenism? Does the success of black celebs mean we are doing better? (39:03)
Hey guys, we are back again and just like everybody else we have been upset over the current unfortunate events going on in Nigeria and Congo. In this episode we discuss: SARS & Congo Events (09:01) How important is awareness and the double edged sword of influencers using their platforms for social issues (26:45) Being able to help while abroad (41:00) Recent chart success & the position of Black music in the UK (48:27)
Hey guys, it feels good to be back once again and there are a few things we needed to talk on: - Someone said witches are behind Black Lives Matter? (00:00) - #WaffleOrNot? - Is SZA the Queen of R&B? Who is the King? (17:54) - £8k heartbreak (36:40) - Chip vs Stormzy (53:40)
Today we discuss whether sisters are obsessed with their brothers like mothers are with their sons. We also talk on jealousy in relationships and if men need reassurance.
Queen B recently released the anticipated visual Black Is King. We discuss our likes, whether critiques are deserved and the barriers to representing Africa as an African American. Is Queen B just damned if she does, damned if she does not? Also in today's convo, the potential of a second lockdown and the recent allegations on Joe Budden. Songs: Sakura HZ - Vintage Radio Station Le Gang - I Don't Need U 2 Say Anything
This episode we weigh on what looks like a terrible event between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. We also discuss Burna Boy's latest album Twice as Tall. Songs: Sakura HZ - Vintage Radio Station Le Gang - I Don't Need U 2 Say Anything
This episode we are talking Kylie Jenner's run in with a Black British business, self-love and tackling colourism. Songs: Sakura HZ - Vintage Radio Station Ron Gelinas - Feeling Good
This week we ponder on when physical and verbal punishment becomes abuse. Also on the agenda, is our generation is too sensitive? Songs: Sakura HZ - Vintage Radio Station Ron Gelinas - Feeling Good
This week we discuss August Alsina & The Smiths, open relationships and being open to dating multiple people. We also talk about whether we should be saving £13.70 a day. Songs: Sakura HZ - Vintage Radio Station Ron Gelinas - Feeling Good.
This week we discuss the protests and violence following the murder of George Floyd and the controversy surrounding Black Lives Matter. We also discuss the Insecure finale and Teyana Taylor's new album. Songs: Sakura HZ - Vintage Radio Station Ron Gelinas - Feeling Good.