When Coffee Meets Creamer

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This podcast will delve into many topics about what it’s like being involved in an interracial relationship. The differences in family dynamics, code switching, cooking, religion, holiday differences, stereotypes and so many other great topics.

Drew Elder & Jalissa Furr


    • Jun 12, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from When Coffee Meets Creamer

    Season 2: Episode 2: Black Insomnia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 62:33


    In this episode of "When Coffee Meets Creamer" the hosts talk about the current events pertaining to the death of unarmed black Americans, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Abrey. They discuss police brutality and the difficulties black Americans face on a daily basis. The hosts talk about what it's like to be black in America, and processing the other cultures point of view. They discuss becoming open minded and working together to solve issues in society to create a better world for us all. Disclaimer: "When Coffee Meets Creamer" does not own any rights to any music. All rights belong to their respective artists

    Season 2: Episode 1: Kapeng Barako

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 50:15


    In the season 2 opener of "When Coffee Meets Creamer" hosts bring on guests Alyssa and Tom. Alyssa, a Philippines native immigrated at a young age, and Tom a Chicago native, American male. They discuss interracial dating, and Alyssa talks about her own personal experiences in dealing with being an immigrant and trying to expose her friends to some Philippine traditions. Both have interesting experiences with other cultures and trying to navigate interracial relationships in today's society. As always, subscribe like and share, and enjoy Season 2! Disclaimer: When Coffee Meets Creamer doesn't own any rights to any music, all rights belong to their respective artists.

    Episode 8: Kaldi espresso

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 50:39


    In the final episode of the first season of "When Coffee Meets Creamer" the hosts bring on another guest. Jalissa's Best friend, and future maid of honor, Nife Esho. Nife is a Nigerian native and explains what it's like being an immigrant in the United States. She explains her views on differing cultures dating outside their own culture, and some do's and don't's on what to do when meeting another cultures parents. Enjoy the final episode of season 1 of "When Coffee Meets Creamer" please subscribe, like and share, and we'll see you next season! Disclaimer: When Coffee Meets Creamer owns no rights to any music, all rights belong to their respective artists.

    Episode 7: Latte Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 73:36


    In this episode, When Coffee Meets Creamer has 2 guests on the show. Justin and Kim Ikpo. Justin is a black man with Nigerian roots, and Kim is a white woman originally from Tennessee. The hosts thought it would be a good idea to share the exact opposite of their relationship (black woman white man) and their experiences in the world. Also, they talk about child bearing and how raising a mixed child has its own set of challenges in todays racially charged world, as well as discussing issues on the Homefront and abroad. Disclaimer: All music belongs to its respective artists. When Coffee Meets Creamer does not own any rights to music, all copyright belongs to their respective artists

    Episode 6: House Blend, Medium Roast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 39:34


    In this episode the hosts talk about the advantages and disadvantages of interracial dating. The hosts found an opinion article with many varying topics, and they discuss whether they agree or disagree with the piece or not. Disclaimer: When Coffee Meets Creamer does not own any rights to any music, all song rights belong to their respective artists

    Episode 5: Arabica Blend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 47:30


    On today's episode the shows hosts have their first guest on the show! Collin Cleveland, half Indian, half American delves into his life has a biracial person in the world, and some hardships he faced after getting involved in an interracial relationship himself. Collin is one of Drew's closest friends, and the hosts hope that he sheds light on the fact that hardships happen to everybody, not just black or white people. When Coffee Meets Creamer thanks Collin for taking the time to come on the show and talk about his life and his perspective. Disclaimer: When Coffee Meets Creamer does not own any rights to any music, all rights belong to their respective artists.

    Episode 4: Casual Brew

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 51:45


    In this episode, When Coffee Meets Creamer try to make the show more conversational. The hosts thought the show sounded to rigid and had a tight format; they wanted to change it up and talk about whatever came to mind. They still answered questions throughout the show, but this time just talked like they would to each other sitting on the couch enjoying a nice cup of coffee, or whatever beverage they choose to drink. Enjoy. Subscribe, like, and Share. As always, please let us know what you think. Disclaimer: all music belongs to it's specific owner. When Coffee Meets Creamer has no copyrights, all rights belong to respective artists.

    Episode 3: Switching Brews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 29:21


    In this episode, When Coffee Meets Creamer discusses the concept of code switching. The meaning of code switching, how or why one would want to code switch, and how it might affect other people. The couple also delve into certain words and the reasoning behind why certain people can't/shouldn't say a certain word, and why others may find that confusing. Subscribe, like and share, and let the hosts know what you think! Disclaimer: all music and soundbites are not property of "When Coffee Meets Creamer" all rights belong to their respective artists.

    Episode 2: Déjà brew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 44:27


    In this episode, When Coffee Meets Creamer hosts Jalissa and Drew, dive into the hardships of dating outside your race in this generation. They discuss personal experiences that have happened to them in their tenure as a couple. From looks they've gotten in public, to words that have been spoken to them, and how they've handled all those various scenarios. They also answer question from listeners about the worries they might have faced early on in their relationship, and how they combated them then, and how they combat them now. Like, Subscribe, and Share. If you have a question, you can always follow When Coffee Meets Creamer on facebook, or send them an email at: whencoffeemeetscreamer@gmail.com Disclaimer: all music rights belong to their respective artists, When Coffee Meets Creamer does not own and rights to the music played.

    Episode 1: Brewing Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 36:51


    This is the first Episode of "When Coffee Meets Creamer" featuring your hosts, Jalissa and Drew.  In this episode they recap the beginnings of their relationship, the struggles faced while navigating a new interracial relationship, and asking appropriate questions regarding race and culture. Share and Enjoy. Disclaimer: the podcast is clean/family friend with the exception of one (1) F bomb. All copyrights of music belong to its respective artists. We do not own any rights to this music.

    Introduction to the new podcast: When Coffee Meets Creamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 4:07


    This is solely an introduction to jalissa and myself and up coming topics that will be touched on! Topics include: family dynamics, how to ask appropriate questions, cooking differences, religion and holiday differences, raising children in a mixed racial environment, with many others. Enjoy!

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