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Coffee Rhetoric

Dark, robust, and highly caffeinated opinions fueled by lots of coffee.
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Episodes

Episode 9: Don Lemon, Candy Owens, & Messy Media

I delve into the recent rifts in the media landscape as Elon Musk cuts ties with Don Lemon after a contentious interview on The Don Lemon Show. Meanwhile, Candace Owens gets the boot from The Daily Wire. Check it out as I discuss the importance of creators cultivating their own platforms, regardless of size. From the significance of independence to the risks of collaborating with another platform, I explore why it's crucial to prioritize building in your own space. Whether you're a budding creat...

Mar 26, 202443 minEp. 9

Episode 8 - 'Big Back Behavior': Desirability & the ReesaTeesa Saga

In this podcast edition of Coffee Rhetoric, I talk a bit about the ReesaTeesa saga that has had social media in a grip and unpack the notion that only fat, "big-back", so-called undesirable women get scammed by duplicitous men. Honey, thin "bad bitches" get the relationship blues too.

Mar 09, 202439 minEp. 8

Episode 7 - Pretty Mess: Influencer Culture, Tokenism, & Messy Brands

The Coffee Rhetoric Podcast is back! Let the mess begin... Tarte Cosmetics is currently under fire for alleged discrimination against BIPOC influencers during their luxury trips. Many are accusing the company of using these individuals as "tokens" to showcase performative diversity. However, despite these accusations, some BIPOC influencers continue to accept their offers. While Tarte is the one who ultimately benefits from these deals amidst the controversy, some BIPOC beauty influencers are st...

May 11, 202337 minEp. 7

Episode 4: Gayle King, Misogynoir, the Cancel Principal & Other Thangs

In this, the first episode of 2020 and in two years, I offer up a bold ramble about the Superbowl halftime show, Lizzo, the impeachment trial outcome, and the backlash against Gayle King. Is Gayle a double-agent for white supremacy or are people just ridiculous? Get into it. Also, I broke my 2-year blogging hiatus to pen more in-depth thoughts about all the backlash Gayle King has been receiving. Give it a read at www.coffeerhetoric.com...

Feb 14, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 4

Episode 3: They're All Gonna Laugh At You!

In this episode I go in and unpack the drama between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, I unfurl the foolery that transpired at Aretha Franklin's funeral, and I talk about Serena Williams's U.S. Open drama and the ways people collude to undermine Black women's livelihoods, humanity, and integrity.

Sep 22, 20181 hrSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Welcome to the Tragic Kingdom

In this episode, I pay homage to Aretha Franklin, unpack the Amy Winehouse documentary "Amy," discuss the incident involving the Dr. who acted a frothy mouth fool at the Orlando International Airport, and cackle and snark about Omarosa's clap-back and revenge on her former dark overlord and his White House cronies.

Aug 26, 201855 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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