Podcasts by Yellow Cup Podcast
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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60. Interracial couples and the N-word ft Emily Bernard from 2021-02-18T00:01:05
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 wo...
59. I'm in love with LIVING for the first time from 2021-01-14T00:00:59
"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...
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58. #EndSars. Just do. from 2020-10-31T23:43:24
'Enjoy' this absolute freestyle rant.
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57. How to protect your mental health on the internet ft Seyi Akiwowo from 2020-10-14T23:00:24
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 Se...
56. "I have to write a love song for Tobi Rachel?" feat. Kizz Daniel from 2020-10-01T00:07:27
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 ...
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55. 'My life as a cop is now a book and a TV show' ft Leroy Logan from 2020-09-17T00:41:30
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 j...
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54. "My crazy solo trip stories inspired me to publish a kid's book" ft Destynee from 2020-09-02T23:00:27
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 sol...
53. Why can't we be mediocre and win too? ft Kobina from 2020-08-20T21:30:44
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....
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52. Beirut explosion: How to help and donate to Lebanon after the disaster from 2020-08-05T23:00:12
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 f...
51. It's my first year anniversary: A trip down memory lane from 2020-07-23T00:29:06
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...
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50. ANNOUNCEMENT! from 2020-07-08T23:01:01
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...
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49. Lockdown 'ending': I have a little bit of PTSD about it from 2020-06-25T22:05:24
So 4th July is THAT day for the UK. But how 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 for...
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48. The conversation shouldn't stop ft Whitney Boateng from 2020-06-18T12:39:38
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 Podcas...
47. Class Of 2020 [Reload] from 2020-06-11T18:36:23
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...
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46. #BlackLivesMatter: So you posted your black square, what next? from 2020-06-04T14:42:33
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 fr...
45. RIP George Floyd. I'm tired but our bodies will always be pearls from 2020-05-28T09:34:10
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 ...
44. I almost got kidnapped in West Africa during the pandemic ft Hannah Ajala from 2020-05-21T11:45:04
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 Nig...
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43. I dress-rehearse tragedy and it needs to stop [RELOAD] from 2020-05-14T10:19:56
"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 v...
42. EastEnders' Bunmi Mojekwu addresses colourist trolls and thanks John Boyega and Wretch 32 from 2020-05-07T05:28:31
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...
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41. So the Internet hates dark skin women but loves cancel culture? from 2020-04-29T23:35:59
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.
40. Do you have to be productive in these unprecedented times? from 2020-04-23T01:28:13
... 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...
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39. 'Failed dreams', depression and fear of joy in these times [RELOAD] from 2020-04-16T09:09:07
[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]
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38. Whatsapp Aunties, please rest and let us lockdown in peace from 2020-04-09T00:59:12
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...
37. I survived coronavirus - this is what recovery looks like from 2020-04-02T02:52:18
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 ...
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36. Coronavirus: Quarantine, lockdown talks and more from 2020-03-26T00:00:10
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 st...
35. Falz: I'm 'stranded' in London during the coronavirus pandemic from 2020-03-19T00:00:10
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...
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34. Living with sickle cell, choosing a partner and porn struggles ft Alidor 'A Star' Gaspar from 2020-03-12T01:56:52
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 childre...
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33. Love Is Blind? Can the show do well in the UK? ft. Murad Merali from 2020-03-05T00:34:50
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. Wi...
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32. Kayode Ewumi talks Enterprice season 2 and future plans - Part 2 from 2020-02-27T05:03:21
He is back for Part 2!!
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31. Kayode Ewumi opens up on sex scenes, faith, anxious feelings & why RS had to die - Part 1 from 2020-02-20T01:52:52
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 Cu...
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30. "I'm done looking for my future someone" ft Lady T (Valentine's Day Special) from 2020-02-13T02:47:40
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 pl...
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29. The Good Place, the good news from 2020-02-06T00:19:28
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 B...
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28. Everything you want to know about getting on the property ladder from 2020-01-30T00:00
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.
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27. The truth behind quitting your job to chase your dream ft Vamp from 2020-01-23T00:01
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 worki...
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26. Love Island: Too early to celebrate Mike and Leanne's black love? ft. Vic Sanusi from 2020-01-16T00:37:19
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 bombshell...
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25. Happy Birthday, Tobi Rachel ft Yellow Cup Podcast listeners from 2020-01-09T00:01:06
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 Podc...
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24. New Year's Special: Bossing it in 2020 the best way from 2020-01-02T00:00:13
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 o...
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23. Boxing Day special: "I have to read this VERY personal letter to my future self?" from 2019-12-26T00:01:03
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.
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22. "I don't like Beyonce": A round-up of this decade's music from 2019-12-19T00:01:03
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 t...
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21. All the things we did (or did not) learn from this decade ft Claud Williams from 2019-12-12T09:15:08
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 durin...
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20. The finest showbiz and pop culture moments of the decade ft Nola from 2019-12-05T00:00:33
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 Tob...
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19. Instagram is lying to us and is American Son overhyped? ft Debra Chosen from 2019-11-21T00:00:03
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 u...
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18. HR secrets you need to know and how to finesse a pay rise ft Adeife from 2019-11-14T00:00:13
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 prod...
17. Your girlfriend is not your therapist feat. Alex Reads [Part 2] from 2019-11-07T00:01:02
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 us...
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16. "I thought the Kardashians were black?" feat Alex Reads from 2019-10-31T00:00
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! - whil...
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15 - Everything you want to know from a mental health practitioner ft. Ann Mary... from 2019-10-24T21:48:33
[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...
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14. The secret life of TV presenters, SPAC Nation and has Kanye 'changed'? ft Will Njobvu from 2019-10-17T00:00
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 do...
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13. The one with sex education & black history month ft. Black Gals Livin from 2019-10-09T23:00:34
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 edu...
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12. Top Boy’s Alessandro Babalola on his accent choice, the voice for Haze and dealing with trolls from 2019-10-02T23:00:24
[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 p...
11. Crack is wack - but I never knew that ft Debra Chosen from 2019-09-26T00:24:56
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...
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10. Top Boy vs reality, PTSD and Tupac feat. Franklyn from 2019-09-19T04:45:34
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 p...
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9. Fell in love too fast? OK, somebody give this heart a pen ft Sophia Thakur from 2019-09-12T00:00
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...
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8. Stop trying to beat vulnerability to the bloody punch from 2019-09-04T23:31:56
Episode 8. Honestly, stop trying to beat vulnerability to the bloody punch. Yellow Cup podcast's Tobi Rachel addresses the many questions sent in following episode 6 and 7. Are you trying to dress ...
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7. 'I have a degree now, what next? Send help, I need a job' ft. four graduates from 2019-08-28T23:00:15
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...
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6. Dealing with depression, fear of joy and 'failed' dreams ft. Claud Williams from 2019-08-21T23:01:06
[Trigger Warning] Episode 6. 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 cha...
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5. Thank you all so much. With love, Tobi Rachel from 2019-08-14T23:12:02
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 internationa...
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4. Love Island's Joanna clears up that Michael kiss, talks Jack Fowler and unaired Amber scenes from 2019-08-07T23:01:05
Episode 4. Joanna Chimonides from Love Island joins Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel to answer a few questions. Why did she say she didn't kiss Michael when paparazzi pictures show that she did? Sh...
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3. How Love Islanders should keep the bag, first time buyers & credit card worries ft. Bola Sol from 2019-08-03T08:53:31
Episode 3. Rich Girl Chronicles and Refined Currency’s Bola Sol joins Yellow Cup Podcast host Tobi Rachel to talk all things money. The pair talk about what the Love Island winners could do with th...
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2. Love Island's Jourdan on house hunting with Danny, death threats and unaired Ovie fight scenes from 2019-07-25T22:18:25
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 un...
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1. Adekunle Gold talks Beyonce's Lion King, his secret wedding, cheaters and reveals exclusive news from 2019-07-18T00:00
Episode 1. Adekunle Gold joins Tobi Rachel for a frank conversation about why he kept his relationship and marriage to Simi a secret, his thoughts on Beyonce using African artists for Lion King: Th...
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Yellow Cup Podcast Theme Song from 2019-07-16T22:54:42
Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova.
Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh.
Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.