Yellow Cup Podcast

Tobi Rachel speaks to Professor Emily Bernard, who is the author of the newly released book Black Is The Body. The pair discuss Emily surviving a stabbing and being an African-American woman married to a white man. They also touch on policing of the N-Word, experienced racism while needing emergency care and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. Listen to catch Emily's thoughts on whether Black-British actors should be playing African-American icons on screen. Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

"A long time ago I read somewhere that movies aren’t checklists with boxes for you to critique and judge on their merits, but that films are experiences for you to take in and leave feeling changed. I believe the life-moments God gives us are like that too, but if we are too busy assessing and critiquing, we miss out on those ‘This is LIVING’ moments and can’t leave feeling changed" A special birthday episode from Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Guests: https://www.instagram.com/iamkizzdaniel/ Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

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This episode was recorded virtually in response to certain restrictions in the UK due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel caught up with the incredible Seyi Akiwowo. Seyi is the Founder and Executive Director of Glitch. Seyi was elected as the youngest black female Councillor in East London at age 23 and has had nine successful years working in politics and the charity and policy sectors both in the UK and Europe. Tobi and Seyi talked about how people can protect their mental health's online, online cyberbullying, cancel culture and finding love online. Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Guest: Seyi Akiwowo / https://twitter.com/seyiakiwowo. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

It's Black History Month and Nigerian Independence Day today (Oct 1), so it made all the sense for Tobi Rachel to have international superstar Kizz Daniel as a co-host. You can't miss this chaotic and absolutely fun episode. Seriously. Listen as Tobi Rachel tries to convince Kizz to include her in his next song and as IG handles were exchanged and promises were made. Kizz Daniel is promoting his recent album "King Of Love". Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Guests: https://www.instagram.com/iamkizzdaniel/ Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Former Superintendent Leroy Logan, portrayed by John Boyega in Steve McQueen's Small Axe, helped found the Black Police Association and is one of the most decorated police officers in the UK. He joins Tobi Rachel on Yellow Cup Podcast to talk about the difficulties of working on the Damilola Taylor murder case, the institutional racism in the police, his faith, Black Lives Matter and the interesting way he helped Boyega prep for the role. His autobiography "Closing Ranks: My Life As A Cop" is out now and tells of an illustrious career, giving a behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police. Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Children's book author Destynee Onwochei talks to Yellow Cup Podcast’s Tobi Rachel to talk about her debut “Tobias The Dream Adventurer: In Tanzania” which is out now! The pair shared solo travelling tales and Destynee’s journey to writing and publishing a book for the first time all inspired by her nephew and, travelling solo while black and her challenge to visit 30 countries before turning 30. How safe is travelling solo for black women? Destynee talks about some awkwardness experience in India. Get the book at major bookstores or here: https://www.destynee.com/ttda-books Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Tobi Rachel is back in the studio and chats to Kobina, an Freelance Assistant TV Producer about the state of "diversity" in TV, the N-Word and his journey to working on some of our favourite shows. Black excellence is really doing a number on people, huh? Why can’t we just be mediocre? Not everyday excellence. Attraction to excellence and then the Imposter syndrome that comes with it is killing us, it must be nice to be mediocre and win while doing so. Instagram: thisiskobiwoods Twitter: @manlikekobzuna

On Tuesday 4 August, Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, was left devastated by massive explosions at the city’s port. Tobi Rachel offers a list of suggestions on how you can help if you are feeling helpless after a couple of social media shares. This episode uses audio clips from Sky News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SovqKGFlho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSZ9z32KPU&t=23s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwJ6rgKMEO8&t=51s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfEkPenFmac Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

It's one year since Yellow Cup Podcast first landed on your airwaves. So Tobi Rachel takes a trip down memory lane and ranks her Top 15 episodes/moments. What have been your fav episodes or moments? Use the hashtag #YellowCupPodcast to let everyone know. Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Tobi Rachel here with an announcement. I explain as much as I can, but there will be some changes to Yellow Cup Podcast. I believe it is for the best. YCP has had a very good year and I will always be proud of that. Thank you for your support.

So 4th July is THAT day for the UK. But who are you feeling about lockdown easing down? Where you are in the world. How are you managing your emotions? Tobi Rachel shares some tips about moving forward? Some of the organizations mentioned in the episode: -Samaritans 116 123. -www.betterhelp.com/ -https://www.mind.org.uk/ -http://blackmindsmatter.co.uk/ -www.baatn.org.uk Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Meet Whitney Boateng, part of the team behind #TheShowMustBePausedUK on music's fight against racism. Whitney is live booker at Metropolis Music/Live Nation and spoke to Yellow Cup Podcast about June 2 when the global music business shut down for Black Out Tuesday, with Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music labels among the companies declaring their support. She is part of a group of executives leading the campaign, which is running in conjunction with its US counterpart. Tobi Rachel and Whitney discuss black women in the industry, cancel culture, on calling brands to speak out and how hard it can be to differentiate between the performative and the caring? Should we be be pushing the likes of J Cole and Kendrick Lamar to speak out? Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade - @TobiRachel_ Guest: Whitney Boating - @ Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

With everything going on in the world - coronavirus, global uprising -Class of 2020 still needs to graduate. Wishing you all the best with your future. This one is for you. 4 grads join Tobi Rachel as they ask: "I'm a grad. What next?" Sharon, Victor, Debbie and Tomi get frank about what it feels like to finally have the degree that they sweated over. Why are grad ceremonies so EXPENSIVE?! What is acceptable pay? How do I know my salary worth? Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Guests: Twitter: @VickzCarter, @_SharonOdu, @debriinaa and @tomi_akingbade Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

What a week it has been, huh? Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade.
 Artwork: Kirz Art.
Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova.
Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh.
Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

I’m tired. I’m tired. Im tired. Tobi Rachel discusses the recent tragic events, explores the emotions that come with it, questions why people carelessly post images of black lifeless bodies online and responses to the reaction to John Boyega’s tweet about racism and George Floyd (say his name!). If you are listening to this and you are not ally you can unfollow. I won’t mind. This is the hill that Yellow Cup Podcast chooses to survive on. Yellow Cup Podcast is a fun and honest lifestyle and magazine podcast hosted by journalist Tobi Rachel. You can expect conversations with no filter ranging from social media trends to current affairs. Each episode will see Tobi Rachel invite guests - who she likes to call co-hosts - to join her in conversation as they drink from their "yellow cup." Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade.
Artwork: Kirz Art.
Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova.
Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh.
Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Freelance BBC journalist Hannah Ajala joins Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel all the way from Lagos, Nigeria. Londoner Hannah was travelling through West Africa for work when she got 'stuck' in Nigeria when the border closed. The pair talk about the concept of 'home' and so much more before Hannah shocks Tobi as she recounts how she narrowly escaped being kidnapped in Senegal. Yes, seriously. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Guest: Hannah Ajala. (Twitter & Instagram: Hannah_ajala, website: thisishannahajala.com) Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

"Are you trying to beat vulnerability to the punch? I hear that!". Yellow Cup podcast's Tobi Rachel addresses the many questions sent in following episode 6 and 7. Are you trying to beat vulnerability to it? Have you chosen to practice gratitude? [THIS IS A REPURPOSED EPISODE, A RE-UPLOAD OF EPISODE 8 AS IT IS SO FITTING FOR THIS PANDEMIC] Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Former EastEnders actor Bunmi Mojekwu joins Yellow Cup Podcast as they discuss recent events online. Must we accept apologies? Bunmi opens up about her time on the BBC One Soap and how being a dark skin woman on TV lead to a lot of online abuse. She reveals how John Boyega and Wretch 32 helped her and opens up about an awkward encounter she had at an audition involving a Sugababe ... Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. (@TobiRachel_) Guest: Bunmi Mojekwu (@BunimMojekwu) Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Make it make sense! The internet has been a bit of a mad one lately, hasn’t it? Have no fear, Tobi Rachel also offers up some good news. There's also an update from last week's episode. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

... Or maybe you don't? Michelle Marbie Davies of Marbie's Kitchen joins Yellow Cup's Tobi Rachel to talk about how they are dealing with the coronavirus lockdown. How do we organize ourselves, why on earth is procrastination so easy and who is actually quarantine dating? PLEASE forgive the sound quality, this was not recorded in the studio due to the UK's lockdown. But it's getting better each week, though. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

[Trigger Warning] If you've been affected by any of the topics raised in this episode, please call Samaritans on 116 123. THIS IS A RE-PURPOSED EPISODE [EPISODE 6 - AUGUST 2019] Dream Nation's Claud Williams joins Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel for a frank discussion about the return of Dream Nation but it quickly turned into a vulnerable chat about the aftermath of Tobi walking away from a dream. They talk about therapy, depression, the fear of joy, jealousy, success before 30 and finding Tobi a bae. Tobi shocks Claud with major unsolicited TV spoilers. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Edited: Brent 'ProducedByHim' Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Aren't you lot tired already? Anyways, Tobi Rachel has something to say to loyal Yellow Cup Podcast listeners who listen to the end. PLEASE forgive the sound quality, this was not recorded in a studio due to the UK's lockdown. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Tobi Rachel Akingbade (@TobiRachel_) opens up about battling coronavirus in secret. She is joined by other survivors Will Njobvu (Capital XTRA), Jas from Black Gals Livin Podcast and Waiki Harnais (NHS worker) - who talks about contracting covid-19 with her two young children. The youngest is just 2-years-old. The group describes their symptoms, calling 999 and their fears and hopes for the future. Tobi also answers your questions and explains what got her through the ordeal. PLEASE forgive the sound quality, this was not recorded in a studio due to the UK's lockdown. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Guests: @William_Njo, @Jas_BW, @WaikiHarnais Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

This is a little bit different. Tobi Rachel is not in the studio for this one ... Send in your stories to podcast@tobirachel.com. Next week, Tobi Rachel will share her full story, your stories and whatever else as we get through this pandemic together. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Bop Daddy rapper Falz joins Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel for a chat. The Nigerian rapper arrived in London as the Coronavirus pandemic escalated around the world. While on the show he asks Tobi Rachel out, confirms future collaborations. He opens up about the challenges with being a musician and an actor and talks about the quality of Nollywood actors. He also opens up about a possible career in politics. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Guest: @falzthebahdguy. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Rapper A Star joins Tobi Rachel of Yellow Cup Podcast to discuss his experience with sickle cell, why it is important for black people to not only give blood but to get tested before having children. The rapper, who just released his new album Born & Raised, opens up on his struggles with porn and feeling resentment towards his parents. The disease is caused by a faulty gene passed on from parent to child and is not contagious. Health officials are urging more black people to give blood, to meet a growing demand for a special subtype of blood. The condition is particularly common amongst black people. Currently, there is no cure. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Trigger Warning. Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel is joined by YouTuber and podcaster Murad Merali the straight-talking content king. The pair discuss Love Is Blind ahead of the reunion episode. Will British people be good on the show? Should Love Island be cancelled? Should Laura Whitmore be replaced as a host? Is the Coronavirus that bad? Check out Murad's podcast #ImOverIt on all major platforms. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

He is back for Part 2!!

The man behind the viral Hood Documentary is back! Although, he didn't actually go anywhere as Season 2 of BBC's comedy-drama Enterprice is out in March. The actor talks to Tobi Rachel of Yellow Cup Cup Podcast about his faith, as he opens on having anxious feelings, becoming a meme, having Drake as a fan. And for those who ask often, he explains why RS had to die. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Here is your Valentine's Day special. Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel is joined by multiple award-winning presenter Lady T (Tolu Adepegba) for a music special episode. The pair go through their playlists as they discuss their fav love songs and even anti-love songs. They even spill the tea on their own romantic lives (or lack of?). All the songs mentioned have been added to a Spotify playlist called 'Yellow Cup Podcast: Valentines's Day Special (episode 30)'. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Tired of the reading sad news all the time? Have no fear. Tobi Rachel brings you an alternative with a news round of good news so you can have a break from Kobe Bryant news (RIP), coronavirus and Brexit news. Enjoy. The Good Place spoiler (17:43 - 19:25) Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Property Influencer Jade Vanriel and recent newlyweds Molly and Taiwo join Yellow Cup Podcast’s Tobi Rachel to go over everything you need to know about buying your first home. Many gems are shared from being accountable with your savings to learning the difference between Help To Buy ISA and Help To Buy Scheme and meeting a mortgage broker even before you are ready to buy. Lizzie also joins to discuss how overrated living in London can be, if shared ownership is “a deal with the devil” or not, all the different fees from stamp duty to solicitor fees and the cons to buying a new build. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Guest: Jade Vanriel, Taiwo and Molly and Lizzie. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Tobi Rachel of Yellow Cup Podcast is joined by Ruby and Christina from Vamp. The pair are two-thirds behind the UK's fastest-growing marketing agency. After quitting their jobs, they ended up working on Hollywood's biggest movie ... including rubbing shoulders with Oprah, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith and Michael B. Jordan. But what did chasing their dreams look like? Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Love Island is back! Black Gals' Livin's Vic Sanusi joins Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel as they discuss the first four days of the very first Winter Love Island. Who are the two teased bombshells? Should we be worried for Leanne? Can Mike be trusted?! Is Sophie the underdog and why is posh Ollie a tad unpopular. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

It's a Birthday takeover. Tobi Rachel sits back as the roles reversed and she allows Tomi Akingbade, founder of Black Women In Science Network, to grill her via questions sent in by Yellow Cup Podcast listeners. How long can Tobi survive before crumbling? Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Extra note from Tobi Rachel: "After recording this I found out that 20/20 vision, despite popular belief, is not perfect vision. Google it. It's a lovely reminder after I discussed not being hard on yourself in 2020 and to focus on improving 1% every day." The first episode of the year. Tobi Rachel's discusses her goals and how we can boss it in 2020 the best way possible. Grab your pen and paper because she is sharing her secret list. Citations promised: https://www.wired.com/2017/01/clive-thompson-7/

The very last episode of the decade is a special one. Tobi Rachel shares a personal letter she wrote for her past self and her future self as she prepares to go into 2020. Extract: "Speaking of tears, I really hope you have forgotten what 2019 has taught you." Set yourself a challenge and do the same, write yourself a letter to your future self and, if you want, send it to podcast@tobirachel.com. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade, @TobiRachel_ Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Yellow Cup Podcast continues the decade round-up series as Tobi Rachel is joined by Josh, Neicy, Shanice, Shaun and Clem for a very special music episode. Who is the artist of the decade? Who had the guts to say they did not like Beyonce? Dave over Stormzy? Is Drake a "newcomer"? Where would we be without Burna Boy? Who can even dislike H.E.R? Is Ed Sheeran overrated? All hail King Kendrick Lamar! Before you go, you need to check out Maverick City Music and Snoh Aalegra ... All the songs mentioned (minus the two we mocked mercilessly) have been added to a Spotify playlist called 'Yellow Cup Podcast: End of Decade (Episode 22)'. [Link: https://open.spotify.com/user/7gxfleaa43pt225kbksbvibxk/playlist/0Jnzy6sSvymAogkcfWOwrG?si=JraywYNXS8K2jEhZVxUpaA] Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. @TobiRachel_
Instagram: @YellowCupPodcast.
Twitter: @YellowCupPod. Artwork: Kirz Art.
Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova.
Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh.
Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Cousin Claud Williams is back in the studio! He joins Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel as they sit down about the major life lessons of 2010 - 2019. What did you learn about life and yourself during this decade? Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Showbiz and entertainment journalist Nola joins Yellow Cup Podcast's host Tobi Rachel for a chat about the past decade. Nola talks about her awkward but hilarious interview with Jason Momoa and Tobi describes touching Michael B Jordan for the first time. What have been your favourite moments in pop culture? Was it the Beyonce, Solange, Jay-Z elevator scene or the "David is dead" classic? Did the pair miss anything out? Get involved in the hashtag #YellowCupPodcast and let them know. Guest: Twitter - @NolaMarianna Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Debra Chosen is back! Debra and Tobi Rachel talk about Instagram and the recent 'removal' of likes. Are they really doing it for mental health reasons or is it just another way to make money from users. The pair disagree on the film American Son. Have you seen it? Tell us on the hashtag #YellowCupPodcast Guest: Twitter and IG, @DebraChosen and @trustingtheprocesspod. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Adeife Onwuzulike joins Tobi Rachel of Yellow Cup Podcast to answer all your questions about work and HR. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Podcaster Alex Reads is back to join Yellow Cup Podcast’s Tobi Rachel for the second part of their conversation. Are you a good communicator and are you using your friends as therapists? Do men use women as emotional crutches? He also talks about his new re-branded podcast Time To Talk With Alex Reads Guest: Alex Reads, IG - @alexreads. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. @TobiRachel_ Instagram: @YellowCupPodcast. Twitter: @YellowCupPod. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Podcaster Alex Reads joins Yellow Cup Podcast’s Tobi Rachel as they argue over Will Smith’s career. Is it over? Alex waves goodbye to the Mostly Lit podcast - don't worry he's got a new one! - while Tobi shouts at him for eating on the mic. The pair also share their recent DNA results and what that means for their identity. Don't forget to use the hashtag #YellowCupPodcast to settle their heated debate. Guest: Alex Reads, IG - @alexreads. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. @TobiRachel_ Instagram: @YellowCupPodcast. Twitter: @YellowCupPod. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

[Trigger Warning] Episode 15. Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel is joined by a professional forensic mental health practitioner Ann Mary. We talk getting therapy with or without NHS, SAD, medication for anxiety, fears about getting help and how to tell your workplace you are struggling. We also touch on society's reaction to Kanye West and his openness with having Bipolar Disorder. Let us know who you would like to see on a future episode using the hashtag #YellowCupPodcast If you've been affected by any of the topics raised in this episode, please call Samaritans on 116 123. Guest: Ann Mary, IG @miss_annemarie. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. @TobiRachel_ Instagram: @YellowCupPodcast. Twitter: @YellowCupPod. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

TV and Radio presenter Will Njobvu joins Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel for a chat about Christian celebs, the church and Kanye West and Justin Bieber's spiritual journey. The pair discuss the downside to working in newsrooms and go down memory lane on how Will landed his gig as a presenter on Channel 5's The Jeremy Vine Show. Guest: William Njobvu, Twitter - @William_Njo. IG, @Will_Njo. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Vic and Jas from Black Gals Livin' join Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel after they both appeared on a Buzzfeed SuperPod live recording. They talk Black History month, their experience with sex education in school and work politics for black workers. Guest: Twitter, @victoriasanusi and @Jas_BW Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

[WARNING! TOP BOY SPOILERS! LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK] Top Boy actor Alessandro Babalola has a prestigious Laurence Olivier Award but his on-screen role as Haze aka Mr. Do-You-Respect-Suga propelled him to newfound fame. Alessandro talks about his talented cast and working with Drake. The stage actor addresses the confusion behind the origin's of Haze's accent and how/why he changed the range of his voice for the character. He also opens up about his experience with trolls and how working on the show took a hit to his mental health with him not leaving the house for days. Guest: Alessandro Babalola, Twitter - @Alessandro_Babs Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Debra Chosen of Trusting The Process Podcast joins Yellow Cup's Tobi Rachel as they exchange their favourite interviews of all time. From Oprah to John Boyega, a suspect drug user and why Michael B. Jordan did not make Tobi nervous. What has been your fav?T Tell us on #YellowCupPodcast. Guest: Twitter and IG, @DebraChosen and @trustingtheprocesspod. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.

Episode 10. Rapper, youth worker and writer Franklyn Addo, formerly known as Franklyn Music, joins Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel for a chat ahead of his highly anticipated return to music. The pair discuss his upcoming EP Archives, performances in Top Boy and Franklyn's experience with PTSD after witnessing a murder. Guest: Twitter, @frxnklyn. Instagram, @frxnklyn.jpg. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.