Yangarella Radio

Today, Yangarella Radio focuses on the softer side of Sears (if you know, you know) by examining the impetus and effects of “toughen up” culture and how it influences the ways in which we interact with our peers and the world around us. Does society's preference for not being in our feelings subconsciously limit how we define leadership, success, strength and even adulting? This episode attempts to understand the collective aversion, and arguably fear, of our most sensitive souls and the push to change them in the hope of creating a more “stalwart” populous.   Muller v. Oregon (1908): https://www.oyez.org/cases/1900-1940/208us412   Bradwell v. Illinois (1873): https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/Bradwell%20v.%20Illinois   Thoughts on today's episode? Leave us a comment here or at yangarellaradio@gmail.com and check us out on Instagram, just search for @yangarellaradio.

In today's episode, Yangarella Radio explores and examines why stilettos at brunch often enrage even the most level-headed people. Though many of our structural models relating to outward appearance are mere societal constructs, we sometimes uphold them as if they were Murphy's Law and punish those who dare to rebuff Casual Friday. This episode takes a deep dive into a weird duality: the simultaneous obsession and hatred of the “glamorous, oh the flossy flossy” amongst us. Also, please excuse the glamorous sounds of nature peppered throughout the episode. Blog Post Referenced: https://yangarella.wordpress.com/2015/10/15/why-are-you-so-dressed-up-or-down-or-differently-at-all/ Dita Von Teese Normal Girl Halloween Reference:https://hellogiggles.com/fashion/dita-von-teese-literally-dresses-up-as-a-normal-girl-every-halloween-and-its-hilarious/ Thoughts on today's episode? Leave us a comment here or at yangarellaradio@gmail.com and check us out on Instagram, just search for @yangarellaradio.

“Ally” has become one of the biggest buzzwords of the last few years, but are people jumping from zero to sixty in their quest to self-designate themselves as such without actively analyzing or even admitting the biases that live within themselves and the microaggressions that they continue to perpetuate? In this episode, we analyze performative allyship, the role of social media in promoting well-manicured but disingenuous facades, and the nonsensical belief that you can't be prejudiced if you say, for example, recycle, or are “socially liberal”, or have a friend from a minority group, or voted for former President Barack Obama. Let's just say that several of our own firsthand experiences have proven that this logic is simply...and completely flawed. Further, we share our opinions on the work that needs to happen first before thrusting yourself into a sphere that you cannot sustain.   Looking for more resources? Check out the full article we referenced in today's episode: https://www.vox.com/culture/2016/11/17/13636156/safety-pins-backlash-trump-brexit   Thoughts on our discussion? Leave us a comment here or at yangarellaradio@gmail.com and check us out on Instagram, just search for @yangarellaradio.

Bet you thought we were done with Harry Potter right? WRONG. There is always more Harry Potter to discuss. But in today's episode, our pensieve won't show you any cute tidbits about house elves. No. Today we are looking behind the vault, the Gringotts vault to be specific, to unearth the haves and have-nots of the Wizarding World, paying special attention the galleon receipts of everyone's favorite overachieving and brightest witch of her age, Ms. Hermione Jean Granger #HJG.   Thoughts on our take on the wealth disparity in the Wizarding World? Leave us a comment here or at yangarellaradio@gmail.com and check us out on Instagram, just search for @yangarellaradio.

Today, we get a little serious as talk about a viral internet challenge that hits close to home for us: The Fufu Challenge. Our older sister Oyinade is back to help explain what the challenge is and to offer some helpful insight into how this challenge unfairly characterizes a staple food of many West African COUNTRIES (we are not a monolith), as well as those cultures as a whole, as different and, therefore, disgusting.   Leave us a comment here or at yangarellaradio@gmail.com and check us out on Instagram, just search for @yangarellaradio.

Craving twin antics, Chessy’s famous chili and what can only be described as the best Chanel (we’re guessing?) children’s suit ever to grace the silver screen? Journey no further (well, at least no further than the distance between London and Napa Valley) than today’s episode where we discuss our favorite childhood movie: The Parent Trap! Listen as we analyze Lindsay Lohan’s stellar breakout performance, the VERY questionable parenting decisions, and, of course, how Meredith Blake is the hero we all deserve.

First, snaps to the alliteration in the title of today’s episode. That sentence alone should tell you one thing about us: on this podcast, we stan books. Today, we take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of our favorite books from school. On this journey, we also take some time to critique the all powerful consortium of English teachers who chose these books for our consumption in an effort to answer whether the classics we all read in high school are actually classics.   Leave us a comment here or at yangarellaradio@gmail.com and check us out on Instagram, just search for @yangarellaradio.

Love. Fault. Break Point. These words may sound like lines right out of your favorite romantic comedy but true fans know these terms are used to highlight and analyze tennis matches, and we here at Yangarella Radio are nothing if not true fans. So, join us as we talk through our most memorable matches, the most irritating topics for commentary, and of course the most powerful athlete in the game, Serena Williams.   Like the episode? Share your thoughts with us at yangarellaradio@gmail.com.

We’re kicking off Season Two of Yangarella Radio with a series of narratives from Nigerians, both at home and abroad, regarding the END SARS protests that occurred in Nigeria (and across the globe) in late 2020. In this episode, our guests speak candidly about a myriad of topics including: the origin of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the perception of the abusive practices of this police body in Nigeria, the effectiveness of the youth-led protests in opposition to the SARS unit and general police brutality within Nigeria. Also, the discussion touches on vehicles that Nigerians in the Diaspora can utilize to stay connected to the issues affecting their home country. A big thank you to all our contributors and we hope you enjoy the episode.   Leave us a comment here or email us at yangarellaradio@gmail.com.

Today, Yangarella Radio chats with Feyisope's childhood friend, Zebib, a Board Certified medical doctor specializing in psychiatry, for a candid conversation about mental health. We break down some definitions, walk through what a typical therapy session looks like, and explore some of the societal and cultural stigmas surrounding the topic of mental health.  Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*   

In our last episode of this first season of Yangarella Radio, we take a look back on what we’ve learned as first time podcasters, memorable episode highlights, and our goals for the show in the future.

Today, Yangarella Radio is joined by Rob Moore, one of the co-owners of Wavve, the audiogram platform that has been making waves (see what we did there) in the podcast community. Rob gives us some insights about what Wavve as a company hopes to accomplish in the future and sheds some light on his own experiences being a young entrepreneur in the tech industry. Find out more about Wavve at https://wavve.co Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*

Hello listeners! You’ve met our older sister and our father, so it only makes sense that you also meet our mother. Well, your wish is granted as our fabulous mother joins us today to discuss an issue she feels very strongly about: maintaining confidence. Our mother shares her wisdom, as well as a very helpful Disney themed metaphor, as we probe her on what it means to have confidence. Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*  

In today’s episode, Yangarella Radio welcomes two guests for the price of one awesome podcast. Our older sister returns with one of our close family friends to share their experiences on what it was like to be the eldest child, and specifically what that looked like in the context of a Nigerian-American household. Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*  

After our mid-season hiatus, Yangarella Radio gets a little personal. Join us as we share our experiences of being confronted for not being "black enough", being "too African", and of course, being called "Oreos". We explore stereotypes as well as what it means to us to be black in America. Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*  

The Doctor is in the House! This week, Yangarella Radio is joined by our father who will be answering all our burning questions (pun intended) about what’s affecting millions of humans today: Acid Reflux. What is it? Who’s affected? How do we manage it? CAN I EVER EAT TACOS AGAIN? We have many questions so hopefully our dad has the answers. Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*  

Yangarella Radio welcomes its first guest to the show, completing our triple threat: it’s our older sister! Today, the three of us delve into what it has been like to have sisters, the moments that defined our sibling relationship, and striving to maintain our connection when life has (annoyingly) gotten in the way. Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Our episode this week dives deep–deeper than the Black Lake–into everything we love about Harry Potter. But if you’re expecting us to just stick to Unicorns and Pumpkin Juice, you’re as wrong as Gilderoy Lockhart thinking he could actually be a professor of anything. We talk about all our lingering questions about the series as well as some things that left us feeling a bit like we had just swallowed a gallon of stink sap.   Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*

In today’s episode, Yangarella Radio chats about the dynamic between introverts and extroverts as it exists in classrooms, the workplace, and social settings. We break down the definitions and stereotypes associated with each as we try to answer: is there tension between introverts and extroverts? Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*

Join Yangarella Radio in our debut episode as we discuss everybody’s favorite decade: the 1990s. So get ready for a lot of throwback references as we explore the current resurgence of all things nineties, from fashion to TV shows and all the iconic moments in between. Send us a message at yangarellaradio@gmail.com. *This episode was previously recorded before the events of 2020*