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...

"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...

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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...

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...

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"...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.
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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...

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:...

Are you trying to beat vulnerability to the punch? I hear that! [THIS IS A REPURPOSED EPISODE, A RE-UPLOAD OF EPISODE 8 AS IT IS SO FITTING FOR THIS PANDEMIC] 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? Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song...

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...

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:...

[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...

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...