Episode 2. Love Island's Jourdan Riane joins Yellow Cup Podcast's host Tobi Rachel and Black Gals Livin's Victoria Sanusi to spill all the behind scenes tea, her relationship with Danny, filming until 3am, receiving death threats and spiked drinks, aftercare, an unaired fight scene with Ovie and Yewande's beef with Danny. 

She also gives Yellow Cup Podcast some exclusive news.

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.

2. Love Island's Jourdan on house hunting with Danny, death threats and unaired Ovie fight scenes

Yellow Cup Podcast was launched on the 18 July - less than a month ago - and the response has been crazy so far. After thousands of listeners, mentions in the press week after week and international attention, Tobi Rachel expresses her gratitude.

Don' t forget to use the hashtag #YellowCupPodcast. 

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.

5. Thank you all so much. With love, Tobi Rachel

Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel is joined by four graduates fresh out of university. 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? 

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.

7. 'I have a degree now, what next? Send help, I need a job' ft. four graduates

Episode 9. Poet and Author Sophia Thakur joins Yellow Cup Podcast’s Tobi Rachel for a frank discussion about falling in love too fast, forgiveness, personality types, horoscopes and ‘christian star signs’ and R Kelly. 

Sophia announces her first official music release with the single ‘Kumasi’ ahead of her debut book launch, 'Somebody Gives This Heart A Pen', on 3rd October. 

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.

9.  Fell in love too fast? OK, somebody give this heart a pen ft Sophia Thakur

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.

11. Crack is wack - but I never knew that ft Debra Chosen

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.

13. The one with sex education & black history month ft. Black Gals Livin

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.

Episode 14 featuring Will Njobvu

14. The secret life of TV presenters, SPAC Nation and has Kanye 'changed'? ft Will Njobvu

[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.

15 - Everything you want to know from a mental health practitioner ft. Ann Mary...

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.

16. "I thought the Kardashians were black?" feat Alex Reads

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.

17.  Your girlfriend is not your therapist feat. Alex Reads [Part 2]

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.

18. HR secrets you need to know and how to finesse a pay rise ft Adeife

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.

20. The finest showbiz and pop culture moments of the decade ft Nola

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/

24. New Year's Special: Bossing it in 2020 the best way

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.

26. Love Island: Too early to celebrate Mike and Leanne's black love? ft. Vic Sanusi

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.

29. The Good Place, the good news

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.

31. Kayode Ewumi opens up on sex scenes, faith, anxious feelings & why RS had to die - Part 1

32. Kayode Ewumi talks Enterprice season 2 and future plans - Part 2

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.

33. Love Is Blind? Can the show do well in the UK? ft. Murad Merali

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.

47. Class Of 2020 [Reload]

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.

50. ANNOUNCEMENT!

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.

51. It's my first year anniversary: A trip down memory lane

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.

52. Beirut explosion: How to help and donate to Lebanon after the disaster

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

53. Why can't we be mediocre and win too? ft Kobina

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.

54. "My crazy solo trip stories inspired me to publish a kid's book" ft Destynee

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.

55. 'My life as a cop is now a book and a TV show' ft Leroy Logan

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.

56. "I have to write a love song for Tobi Rachel?" feat. Kizz Daniel

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.

57. How to protect your mental health on the internet ft Seyi Akiwowo

'Enjoy' this absolute freestyle rant.

https://www.instagram.com/aishayesufu/
https://www.instagram.com/falzthebahdguy/

https://twitter.com/feminist_co
https://twitter.com/StephanieBusari
https://twitter.com/briticoyemo
https://twitter.com/MayeniJones

58. #EndSars. Just do.

"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.

59. I'm in love with LIVING for the first time

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.

60. Interracial couples and the N-word ft Emily Bernard

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.

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