Yellow Cup Podcast

... 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_
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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.