Your Aunties Could Never

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana, are back with another packed episode, joined by the long overdue Remi Burgz, broadcaster, DJ, music journalist, cultural commentator and one of the voices behind Spotify's Who We Be Talks.AUNTYVENTION🫂 This week’s Auntyvention asks a simple question: when does a joke stop being a joke? After creator Nigel Tatem shared how years of racist "banter" at school left him feeling isolated. The Aunties unpack the difference between mutual jokes and making someone the punchline every day.WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 Jodeci, as Forever My Lady celebrates 35 years. One of the greatest R&B debuts of all time, four huge hits, decades of influence, plenty of ups and downs, and now finally back on tour.ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 The Mama Drama podcast debate for the careless way they discussed feeling aroused while breastfeeding.🚩 Kevin Hart for dismissing criticism of the George Floyd joke at his Netflix roast by declaring that "people are stupid", while sidestepping questions around accountability.🚩 The pastor who tried to part the sea, because faith is one thing but social media miracles are becoming another thing entirely.🚩 Patrick Ta for trademarking "transition blush", a term popularised by Black MUA Painted by Esther.🚩 Judge Nicholas Rowland for sentencing three boys involved in the r*pe of two girls with youth rehabilitation orders while stating he wanted to avoid "criminalising" the perpetrators.This is the honest conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.Watch and listen now.YouTube. Apple Podcasts. Spotify.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

Your favourite Aunties AK & Farrah are joined by Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae & Receipts podcast co-host Just Call Me Audrey ...With Farrah and AK having met in college and Nadia and Audrey having met in Uni the four discuss their friendships and how they've maintained them for all these years.

Chilli from the legendary R&B Group TLC joined Aunty AK for a quick chat about the upcoming RnB Summer Ball at the O2 on Friday 19 June 2026 featuring Jodeci, TLC and Blackstreet.They discussed TLC's generationally impactful legacy, how to age gracefully and healthily and what pisses Chilli off!

Your favourite Aunties, Ak and Farrah are back with another packed episode and the couch is full today.Joining the Aunties are: 💐 Podcast queen Audrey from The Receipts 💐 Radio queen Nadia Jae from BBC 1Xtra 💐 Fitness queen Gina aka Just GeenAUNTYVENTION 🫂 This week’s Auntyvention is for K Michelle who revealed she allows her husband to sleep with other women, watches the videos back and does not mind… as long as he is not paying their bills. Is this progression or submission?WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 John Boyega and Tae Heckard after sending the internet into full detective mode with rumours the pair may have quietly tied the knot.💐 Black American university graduates, celebrated by Audrey for making it through, showing up and pushing forward.ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 Police, security culture and excessive force following the death of Yves Sakila in Dublin after being restrained by security guards, alongside growing outrage around the handling of the Brighton sisters case and fake AI videos circulating online.🚩 Based and Bougie aka Sintish A Black woman spouting anti immigration and anti Muslim commentary and showing her ignorance on Piers Morgan.🚩 Bad B*tches Only Season 2, because at what point does chaos for clicks just become embarrassing?This is the honest conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode, joined by entrepreneur extraordinaire J2K.AUNTYVENTION🫂 This week’s Auntyvention is for a woman who invited her elderly dad to live with her, but has to deal with a husband who won't let her dad get too comfortable around the home.WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 The looks at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, from Queen Mercy Atang’s bread dress to Nana Akua Addo arriving dressed like a cathedral. Fashion, theatre, spectacle and pure African creativity all under one roof, alongside huge wins for African cinema including My Father’s Shadow continuing its historic run.💐 Misan Harriman and the community rallying around him in the face of the smear campaign launched against him in the national press.ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 The Roast of Kevin Hart for allowing white comedians to make racist jokes around slavery, George Floyd, sexism, suicide and Black trauma.🚩 Cheyenne Bryant for admitting she is not a licensed therapist despite building a platform as a mental health expert.🚩 Keir Starmer and David Lammy, one for refusing to step down and the other for continuing to back him regardless.🚩 The Audemars Piguet x Swatch chaos, from Black celebrities getting their boxers in a twist over the value, to people across the globe camping out for days without bathing for a watch that's not a limited edition ... you can get it online guys....This is the honest conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

Mr Entrepreneur himself, Jason Black AKA J2K joins the Aunties for a special extra episode of Your Aunties Could Never.From Roll Deep and the Channel U era to building Crep Protect into a global brand and launching HYPHNT, J2K sits down with AK, Farrah and Nana for a conversation about culture, business, fatherhood, purpose and pressure.We get into his upcoming SOLE INTENT charity event supporting Hurricane Melissa relief, documenting your journey, the realities of entrepreneurship, being a girl dad, relationships, and the legacy of Grime culture.Plus, an Auntyvention - what to look out for raising a daughter in today's crazy world.

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode, joined by Poet from Filthy Fellas and the HCPodcast.AUNTYVENTION 🫂 This week’s Auntyvention is for someone who opens up about being widowed for 26 years, entering her sixties with an empty nest, and wondering whether it might finally be time to seek companionship again.WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 Ben Ryan and the City Splash team for winning another High Court battle and keeping celebrations of Black music and culture alive in Brockwell Park.💐 Kendrick Lamar, as the Aunties revisit two years of Not Like Us and the impact it has had on music, culture and rap beef history.💐 Future, welcomed by Poet much to the Aunties’ side eye.ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 Everyone who voted for Reform UK in the UK's recent local elections.🚩 Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez and Black Met Gala attendees - should celebrities have sat this Met Gala out.🚩 Sophie Corcoran for suing a Black internship scheme created to increase representation in the legal industry citing racism against white people.🚩 Nick Cannon for openly admitting his son can date but his daughter can't.🚩 Druski for his “Brits are taking our jobs” skit and the tired narratives around Black British talent succeeding in the US.This is the honest conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.Watch and listen now. YouTube. Apple Podcasts. Spotify.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode, joined by comedian and presenter Dane Baptiste.AUNTYVENTION🫂 This week’s Auntyvention is from a 47 year old woman who’s been through a lot, raised her kids, built her life, but is still dealing with a difficult relationship with her mum that’s affecting her peace, her parenting and her relationships. She’s asking, how do you move forward without losing yourself?WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 Konan for launching The Konan Awards at Camberwell College of Arts, supporting final year students with funding for their degree shows.💐 Afrori Books, the Brighton based Black owned bookshop founded by Carolynn Bain, for rallying community support and selling over 1,500 books to keep the shop open.💐 Joseph Nguthiru for turning water hyacinth into biodegradable packaging through his company HyaPak, tackling environmental damage and creating sustainable alternatives.ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 Klay Thompson’s internet defenders for the reaction to Megan Thee Stallion post breakup, from Stephen A Smith to podcast takes and online commentary… loud, disrespectful and very telling.🚩 Charlie Sloth and DJ AG, one for the “pastor” visuals that didn’t land and the other for defending it with the usual “he’s done a lot for the culture” line.🚩 The US Supreme Court judges Samuel Alito, John Roberts, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Clarence Thomas for gutting key parts of the Voting Rights Act and undoing decades of civil rights protections, with Clarence Thomas, a Black judge, included in that decision.This is the honest conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

Pioneer of AfroDancehall Stonebwoy joins your favourite aunties AK, Farrah and Nana for a conversation that goes beyond the music. From Ghana to the world, he unpacks the meaning behind BHIM, the weight of headlining the OVO Arena Wembley, and how grief, discipline, and identity have shaped both the man and the artist.We get into Afrodancehall, global sound, and building a career that travels without losing its roots, alongside honest reflections on fatherhood, marriage, and balance. And of course, the aunties take him there… from enemies of progress to what is actually in his bag.

One night out. Four lives destroyed. And the men just filmed it. This week the aunties are getting into the fight outside Inca in the West End that left one woman brain dead and a bystander with life altering injuries and we're saying what the internet isn't. We also get into the 62 million men visiting a site teaching them how to drug their wives, why young women are being sold on "pay-pigs" as a career, and why a three hour a weekend mum and a "men who spend time with their kids go soft" dad are both wrong. ⚡What actually happened outside Inca beyond what went viral ⚡ Why we're too old to be fighting in West End clubs at 30+ ⚡ Pay pigs, OnlyFans & the selling of Black women's dignity ⚡ Kemi Badenoch, Sharon Osborne & the white-privilege gaslight ⚡ Akon vs Emma Grede: three hours with four kids & "men go soft" ⚡ Why showing up for your kids matters - A real story

Black women are navigating grief, culture, and political hypocrisy in a way no one is talking about. In this episode, we give AK an AuntyVention "would you travel abroad to bury your parent if you barely knew their family?" and what the recent "cancellation culture" really means for our community.From the Kanye West Wireless ban to the "collective foolishness" of recent celebrity scandals, this is the honest conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.In this episode:Navigating Grief & Tradition: Deciding whether to travel to Ghana for a father's burial despite family tension.The Wireless Festival Fallout: Why the cancellation of a major black music staple is a setup for failure.Celebrity "Foolishness": Breaking down the Offset gambling rumors and the Burna Boy vs. Wizkid petty drama.The Problem with Reform UK: Why the latest political rhetoric around reparations is a direct threat.Join the conversation: Drop your opinion in the comments.

Your favourite Aunties Ak, Farrah and Nana discuss ... Who's in the wrong? The man who got mad that he spent his money on flying a woman out for sex because she changed her mind, or the woman for allowing him to spend on her flight, her food, her accommodation and then refusing to sleep with him!?

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode.AUNTYVENTION🫂 This week’s Auntyvention is from a 36 year old woman navigating life, success and singleness, questioning whether she has missed her chance at love after years of putting herself out there, friendship heartbreak and the loneliness of doing life on her own.WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 Brandy for being an IconENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 Nick Cannon and Amber Rose for wild takes on race and politics, from “white people should be able to say the n word” to rewriting history around the KKK.🚩 Simon Dudley for Grenfell comments that crossed the line, calling the tragedy just one of those things because “everyone dies in the end”.🚩 Wanya Morris for dating Brandy when she was 16 and he was 22… yes, we’re revisiting that.🚩 Tommie Lee after videos surfaced with Julez Smith, raising questions about a 41 year old and a 21 year old, even as she appeared to deny the relationship.🚩 Clapham Common chaos, with teenagers running wild, is it bad parenting, lack of youth spaces or a wider system failure?🚩 Wireless Festival and Kanye West, who is the real enemy here, the booking or the backlash?🚩 UK school book removals after titles by Black authors were pulled, censorship or safeguarding?Make sure you tune in and expect real talk with nuance and receipts, flowers when they are due, messy dilemmas with no nonsense solutions.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

On this week's Extra Aunties, Ak & Nana are joined by Andy Amadi and Luti Fagbenle, the creator and producer behind the reality relationship show Blue Therapy. They discuss the show's journey from YouTube, to Channel 4 to Netflix.Andy also addresses some of this other shows including the controversial BkChat series, and why he decided he had to fire Chyna & Cookie after the infamous fallout from the recent series reunion...He also speaks directly on presenter Mide’s claims that he didn't pay her and wants to own her likeness.Blue Therapy is available to watch on Netflix

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode, joined by Audrey from The Receipts.AUNTYVENTION 🫂 This week’s Auntyvention is from someone asking if he needs to speak out about catching his father & stepdad 'together' as a child .... Years later, after trauma, violence, cultural pressures and concerns about his own children, he asks The Aunties, if it's time to say something?WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 The Receipts on a new chapter, growth and continuing to build one of the UK’s most recognisable podcast platforms.ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 The Gunna Runnas for the chaotic scenes at Gunna’s London run club, grown men falling over themselves… Black Boy Joy or just embarrassing?🚩 The UK, US, Israel and Argentina for saying no to recognising Slavery as the gravest crime against humanity, plus misinformation flying everywhere.🚩 Alex Phillips for trying to link the meningitis outbreak to illegal immigrants.🚩 Usher for seemingly defending Diddy?.🚩 Fabiana Bolsonaro wearing blackface during a parliamentary session in Brazil to argue against trans women.🚩 Cam’ron, Mase and Shyne for gossiping about Brandy on their podcast.Make sure you tune in and expect real talk with nuance and receipts, flowers when they are due, messy dilemmas with no nonsense solutions.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

The Aunties discuss a wild hypothetical: What would you do if you walked into your front room and every single one of your exes was sitting there? From "shit locks" and "perfect penis" gloating to actual secret families and fake ethnicities

She spent 15 years with a DL man, got HPV that turned into cervical cancer, and now he's expecting a baby with a 25 year old. Should she tell her?The aunties are back and this one came out swinging. This week's listener letter has us deep in the ethics of DL men, the danger of staying silent, and what you actually owe women who don't know what you know. Then we shift into enemies of progress mode Jack Harlow calling his album "blacker," Charlamagne and Andrew Schulz's Oscar joke landing wrong, Louis Theroux letting the manosphere off too easy, and Belgium finally putting a 93 year old on trial for Patrice Lumumba's murder. Oh and we also need to talk about meningitis, Cuba, and what happens when all your exes end up in the same room.⚡ DL men, HPV & cervical cancer should she warn the new girlfriend? ⚡ Jack Harlow says his album is "blacker" we are not okay ⚡ Charlamagne & Andrew Schulz's N-word Oscar joke: funny or enemy activity? ⚡ Louis Theroux's manosphere doc why did he let them off so light? ⚡ Patrice Lumumba, Belgium & the 93 year old diplomat finally facing trial ⚡ Meningitis outbreak how it shows up on dark skin & what to watch for ⚡ Cuba, Trump & a blockade that is actively killing people ⚡ What would you do if all your exes were in your living room?This is the podcast for Black women who are done pretending everything is fine.🎙️ New episodes every week 📲 Follow us: @YourAuntiesCould Never

Harvey Weinstein gives a DEFIANT interview from Rikers Island. Victoria Everest is back on the internet with ZERO apology and products to sell. A mum is moving to Dubai and leaving her kids — does she owe child support? The aunties are back and EP 281 is one for the books. 🏆 WE WON! Power of Woman Award — thank you to everyone who voted & to the judges.DROP YOUR TAKES IN THE COMMENTS — Which topic hit different this week?Charlotte's Child Support Drama: Moving to Dubai & Leaving the KidsWelcome to the Family: Glamour UK & Wunmi Mosaku's Stunning Cover Enemies of Progress: Victoria Everest Returns (No Apology) Enemies of Progress: Harvey Weinstein's Defiant Prison Interview Enemies of Progress: Erica Kirk & Turning Point USA Target High Schools 5 Black Women Found Dead By Water — Why Is Nobody Investigating? Enemies of Progress: Black Brits, King Charles & Lack of Unity Are ALL Billionaires Demons? Rihanna, Jay-Z & Beyoncé Included? Trump, Netanyahu & The Bombing of Schoolchildren January 6th Insurrectionist Gets Life Sentence for Child Abuse Dunblane 30th Anniversary — What America Refuses to Learn Aliens, Obama & What's Coming Next in 2026

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back ...AUNTYVENTION🫂 The Aunties intervene after Chyna from BKChat crossed the line following the already chaotic BKChat reunion. On a livestream he made disgusting comments mocking someone with sickle cell, insulting not just the person but a condition that disproportionately affects the Black community. With the creators of BKChat issuing a public statement & the ACLT charity weighing in. The Aunties unpack accountability, responsibility and why an older man in a young people’s space should know better. (Chyna's also an Enemy of Progress).ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump for bombing Iran & kicking off a war that nobody asked for.🚩 David & Victoria Beckham for publicly wishing Brooklyn a happy birthday despite his clear attempts to keep distance. Why do it publicly?🚩 Shit DJs who can't be bothered to put effort into their playlists, ruining the dance for everyone. Do Better.Make sure you tune in and expect real talk with nuance and receipts, flowers when they are due, messy dilemmas with no nonsense solutions.Watch and listen now.YouTube. Apple Podcasts. Spotify.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

This week your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana, are joined by Marvyn Harrison and Nii Evans for an Extra Aunties special asking one big question: can Black men and Black women rebuild trust?We get into protection versus control, emotional literacy, ego, accountability, parenting and the messages shaping young boys & girls today. How do we actually show up for each other, and are we building something healthier or just arguing louder?

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode and this week we are joined by Nii Odartei Evans and Marvyn Harrison.AUNTYVENTION🫂 Richard E Grant ended a 29 year friendship after discovering a toxic email about him, saying once trust is broken there is no return. Meanwhile, writer Stephanie Takyi has admitted she cut off close friends out of insecurity and later regretted it. The Aunties ask, when is cutting someone off self respect and when is it pride?ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 Ghana for giving MrBeast a chieftaincy title after he reportedly spent over one million dollars rebuilding a school and pledging meals until 2030, sparking debate about philanthropy, sovereignty and symbolism.🚩José Mourinho for criticising Vinícius Júnior’s celebration instead of backing his allegations that Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him during Benfica’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid.🚩 Nick Yepremian, owner and pitmaster of Destination Smokehouse, for allegedly firing Walter Johnson, aka Mr Tendernism, and trademarking the “Tendernism” name, forcing Walter to start his own venture under a different name.🚩 The criticism surrounding Dr Shola Mos Shogbamimu & London Hughes after the BAFTA N word and Tourette’s fallout, with Dr Shola accusing John Davidson of racism despite his Tourette’s, and London Hughes suggesting Black Brits do not stand up to racism the way Black Americans do.Make sure you tune in. Expect real talk with receipts, flowers where due and messy dilemmas with no nonsense solutions.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

A woman sent 159k text messages to a man she'd met once. The Aunties discuss a time when an ex has made them act out of absolute character. ...

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode.AUNTYVENTION🫂 On a date at a pricey restaurant, a woman orders the most expensive dishes, doesn’t finish then forgets her doggy bag in his car. Because she gave him a side hug, he assumes she’s not interested and ignores her call. The Aunties ask, is it his fault for choosing the expensive restaurant, or was she wrong to order big knowing she may not like him after the date?WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 Tayos’ Afro Mart, Orpington, officially opening its doors on the High Street and bringing culture, flavour and community to the area. We love to see it.ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 America’s Next Top Model and Tyra Banks. The lack of accountability by everyone involved has the Aunties pissed off.🚩 Are the white founders of Reggae Land Enemies for booking Burna Boy to headline one of the dates?🚩 Billboard for labelling Rema a one hit wonder. Black rage baiting and arrogant ignorance all round?🚩 Marco Rubio’s Munich speech about Western culture and heritage. Sounded a little racist to the Aunties.Watch and listen now.YouTube. Apple Podcasts. Spotify.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode.AUNTYVENTION 🫂 The Aunties unpack the Jamaica smuggling case involving Teraiya Stapleton and Geneviéve Was Teraiya’s mother right to call for public support? And what accountability looks like when public stories do not quite match up.WELCOME TO THE FAMILY💐 Mia Mottley on securing a historic third term as Prime Minister of Barbados, sweeping all 30 seats once again.💐 Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson for giving us Valentine’s soft life done properly.💐 Cardi B for kicking off her world tour to rave reviews.ENEMIES OF PROGRESS🚩 Cardi B's rumoured to be ex, NFL star Stefon Diggs for his Super Bowl side quest behaviour.🚩 Football pundit Simon Jordan for his TalkSport comments towards Eni Aluko, and the wider debate about whether Ian Wright should have spoken up and whether Eni is doing too much.🚩 Donald Trump and MAGA reactions to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, plus Chris Brown and Ma$e adding their two pence.🚩 Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United co owner and INEOS chairman, for comments about immigration and claiming the UK has been colonised.Make sure you tune in and expect real talk with nuance and receipts, flowers when they are due, messy dilemmas with no nonsense solutions.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

This week, your favourite Aunties are joined by Ms Banks as she steps into a major new chapter.They talk her first ever tour, the release of her debut album South LDN Lover Girl, and her journey as a rapper coming out of South London. Ms Banks opens up about growth, confidence and the realities of relationships, knowing when to walk away and when something is worth fighting for.

This week, your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode.They stage a powerful AUNTYVENTION, unpacking why reproductive coercion should be recognised as abuse, sparked by Liv Nervo’s experience with her child’s father and the wider implications for women’s autonomy and safety.In WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, the Aunties give flowers to British Grammy winners Olivia Dean, FKA twigs, Cynthia Erivo and RAYE, with a special nod to Kendrick Lamar for becoming the most Grammy awarded rapper in history. They also offer controversial welcomes to Marjorie Taylor Greene and Candace Owens after their very public turn against MAGA.In ENEMIES OF PROGRESS, Donald Trump lands back in the bin for racist attacks targeting the Obamas, a UK to Jamaica flight descends into chaos after hours of nonstop religious chanting, and the Aunties break down the Epstein files, with a clear reminder that being named does not equal guilt.Expect real talk with nuance and receipts, flowers when they are due, and messy dilemmas with no nonsense solutions.YouTube. Apple Podcasts. Spotify.www.yourauntiescouldnever.com

On Extra Aunties, your favourite Aunties AK, Farrah and Nana discuss relationship boundaries... Can your man get a massage without asking for permission, and is a whine with a stranger harmless or a red flag?

This week your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah, and Nana discuss whether it's okay to speak ill of the dead.They welcome Vic Mensa to the family and put Nicki Minaj, I Show Speed haters and Suella Braverman in the Enemies of Progress bin.

Your favourite Aunties Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with a little bit extra.

Happy New Year your favourite aunties Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with a brand new episode.This week's Auntyvention goes to the Beckham's. The Aunties offer advice to David & Victoria and Brooklyn on how to just get along.Welcome to the family includes Sinners for its record rreaking 16 Oscar nominations, I Show Speed for his brilliant tour of Africa.Enemies of Progress - Donald Trump for his continuing War Lord antics, Morrocco for their unsportsmanly behaviour towards Senegal's AFCON win and Romanian tennis player Sorana Cîrstea for her Karen antics toward Tennis champ Naomi Osaka

YOUR AUNTIES COULD NEVER CHRISTMAS SPECIALThis week your favourite Aunties Ak, Farrah and Nana are joined by Temi Alchemy and VP from the 90s Baby Podcast for the final show of the year.It is the Christmas episode and the Aunties are closing out 2025 by revisiting the biggest Enemies of Progress and handing out a final round of Aunty Ventions.🚩 Who really moved on better, Cardi B or Teyana Taylor🚩 Breakfast Club, Joe Budden and Your Aunties Could Never and the year of shake ups and break ups🚩 Has there been a Black man crisis this year🚩 Can Diddy redeem himself🚩 Black culture debates, from Soul Food to Essence Fest and who gets to speak on Black American culture🚩 What we are leaving firmly in 2025 and the standards we are taking into the new year

Your favourite Aunties Ak, Farrah and Nana get into this week’s Enemies of Progress.The Golden Globes introduced a Best Podcast category and still managed to nominate not one Black hosted podcast.Trump’s latest round of racism and political madness, and the American Somalis who voted for him.Piers Morgan platforming Nick Fuentes, and when “challenging” views quietly becomes normalising them.Ray J hinting at possible beef between Brandy and Beyoncé, which sparked a debate about superstar etiquette. When you are that big and in the room, should you be expected to take the picture.Azealia Banks vs Nigerians. Cultural disrespect and divisive, loud opinions.We also stage an AUNTY VENTION for Big Tobz and his “ex”.

This week your favourite Aunties AK, Farrah and Nana are joined by three extraordinary women transforming how we think about work, leadership and wellbeing.Tamu Thomas, TEDx speaker and author of Women Who Work Too MuchDavina Forbes Williamson, Co CEO of the Forbes Family Group and co founder of 6 Degrees TalentMelissa Berry, leadership and diversity consultant and founder of Pow Her CollectiveTogether they unpack modern womanhood how to live fully without burning out how motherhood and ambition can coexist and what healthy living really looks like when women are carrying careers, families and community.A grounded and inspiring conversation about joy, rest, boundaries and choosing yourself.

This week your favourite Aunties AK, Farrah and Nana are joined by the incredible team behind the award winning series Dreaming Whilst Black. Creator and lead Adjani Salmon, actress Dani Moseley and actress Jo Martin pull up to get into the realities, frustrations and joys that sit behind one of the most talked about British shows of recent years.Together the Aunties and our guests dive into the themes that make Dreaming Whilst Black hit so close to home for so many Black creatives and Black families:🚩 Are Black creatives still being set up to fail even when they finally get the opportunity🚩 When white privilege shows up loud and proud, do you challenge it or keep the peace🚩 Black Tax, family pressure and expectation, how do you hold your dreams together without breaking🚩 Can you spin the block and make love work the second time around🚩 Dating while grown, is it freedom or friction🚩 Can friendships survive when everyone is growing and winning at different speeds🚩 Are we finally seeing healthy Black fatherhood on screen🚩 Can Black love be soft, steady and unproblematic even when life is not

A pastor really called a woman "the spirit of a witch" for asking for... baby formula?! Make it make sense. The Aunties are heated this week and trying to figure out why so many churches are failing their communities.We're also diving deep into that viral stat: In 1970, 91% of women were married by 30, but today it's only 32%. But why is the blame always on women's careers and not the men who aren't proposing? And we HAVE to talk about the Black hairdresser trauma. Ak, Farrah & Nana shares a salon horror story that is way too relatable—from relaxer burns to just bad customer service, we've all got the PTSD!

IS HAVING A BOYFRIEND EMBARRASSING, MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AND AN INDUSTRY RESETThis week your favourite Aunties AK, Farrah, and Nana are joined by Marvyn Harrison of Dope Black Dads to get into the latest cultural talking points.Inspired by Chante Joseph’s piece in British Vogue, the Aunties ask why having a boyfriend has become embarrassing in the digital age, and explore how women are redefining love and visibility online.They also mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week by addressing the silence surrounding male wellbeing and the real cost of ignoring it.Dapper Laughs lands in the bin after saying he “felt seen” by the new John Lewis Christmas advert, and 50 Cent gets called out for his side-eye commentary on Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win.

Your favourite Aunties AK, Farrah, and Nana are back in a brand new studio! In this special episode, the Aunties reintroduce themselves to you their loyal supporters and extended family.Expect laughs, memories, and a few surprises as they spill fun facts, share what they love (and can’t stand).

This week your favourite Aunties AK, Farrah, and Nana are joined by Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter Zlatan, the voice of the streets and the mind behind Zanku Records.The Aunties get into Zlatan’s journey from Ikorodu to international fame, his game-changing Zanku dance, and his iconic collaborations with Burna Boy, Davido, and Olamide. He opens up about hustle, legacy, fatherhood, and how he stays grounded while shaping the sound of modern Afrobeats.

This week your favourite Aunties AK, Farrah, and Nana are joined by cultural commentator Elaine the Pain, who opens up about experiencing racism after calling for a boycott of South Asian shops, as they take on this week’s Enemies of Progress🚩 Stephen Lawrence’s killer David Norris begs the family for forgiveness but still refuses to name his accomplices🚩 Tim Westwood spotted living in Nigeria while facing multiple assault charges in the UK🚩 A Scottish woman admits to faking a pregnancy and using a silicone doll as her baby🚩 South London bus routes hit by cockroach infestations as drivers demand action🚩 Jennifer Lopez’s ex husband calls her out for lacking self accountability🚩 Young Thug casually reveals he only brushes his teeth once a week🚩 Major brands called out for ignoring Black History Month🚩 Keke Jones goes viral after accusing her husband of cheating through their entire marriage

What happens when Marvin Abbey from 3 Shots of Tequila joins the aunties for an unfiltered sit-down?We talk growing up Nigerian, the golden age of Garage & Channel U, and why Marvin says some people “ain’t got the patience for nonsense.”Expect laughs, real talk, and plenty of nostalgia — from bad drivers and messy partners to African household rules, boundaries, and relationships.00:00:00 – FOMO & Garage vs Jungle debate00:06:00 – Channel U stories & early grime scene00:13:00 – Bad drivers, patience & road rage00:24:00 – Boundaries, relationships & household rules00:39:00 – Nigerian upbringing & family values00:49:00 – African vs Caribbean grandparents & respect01:00:00 – Parenting, discipline & modern resilienceSubscribe for more hilarious, heartfelt conversations with your favourite Black voices.Hosted by the Aunties – where culture, community and conversation meet every week.🔗 Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: https:https://www.instagram.com/yourauntiescouldnever/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourauntiescouldnever🌍 Website : https://www.yourauntiescouldnever.com/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrHRR7F5wdsemykVoCQkPQ/join

This week your favourite Aunties AK, Farrah and Nana are joined by the creator and stars of Audible’s first Black original scripted audio drama Do Not Disturb, Sherise Blackman, Judi Love and Zeze Millz.They get into everything from sexual freedom to toxic love, and how honesty and humour collide when women talk about what they really want. Inspired by the story of three bold, Black, thirty-somethings from South London navigating love, lust, and self-discovery.The Aunties unpack how Do Not Disturb flips the script on desire and friendship.

This week your favourite Aunties Ak Farrah and Nana get into the Enemies causing chaos and conversation this week🚩 Health influencer Victoria Everest Ekong accused of admitting to making false rape allegations in a viral video🚩 Chris Gotti criticises Ashanti for not reaching out properly after Irv Gotti’s death🚩 The British Museum planning its Met Gala instead of returning its stolen artefacts🚩 Snapchat Facebook and Instagram announce new user fees🚩 NHS under fire for guidance on first cousin marriage tries to 🚩 Rapper Ginga Jay removed from a show after controversy🚩 And a tiny PSA to the all Aunties haters - Eff Around and Find Out!

Jay-Z & Beyoncé sit with Ivanka Trump, the Taliban bans women’s books, Nigel Farage targets immigration, Sharon Davies sparks a Black hair debate, Miss R Fabulous gets an AuntyVention and Trump stirs outrage on domestic violence.In this episode, we dive into some of the week’s most talked-about stories:Jay-Z and Beyoncé spotted sitting next to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a Reform Alliance dinner - What does this mean for their image and legacy?The Taliban bans women’s books and education in Afghanistan What does this mean for women’s rights and the future of education?Nigel Farage promises to scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK What would that mean for immigrants, families, and the economy?Former Olympian Sharron Davies sparks backlash over comments about Black hair salons Donald Trump shocks again with controversial comments on domestic violenceWe unpack the headlines, debate the issues, and ask the hard questions. Join the conversation in the comments — we want to hear what you think!🔗 Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: https:https://www.instagram.com/yourauntiescouldnever/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourauntiescouldnever🌍 Website : https://www.yourauntiescouldnever.com/

BLACK POWER LIGHT SKIN PRIVILEGE AND IS BLACK EXCELLENCE A SCAMThis week your favourite Aunties Ak and Nana are joined by @chakabars and Jason Adetola Mackson @theelectrictribe to talk:💫 Black Activism💫 Light skin privilege from the male perspective💫 Eating for health and why foraging is not just for white people.💫 Why Congo & Sudan are being ignored for Palestine💫 How to build pan Africanism💫 And whether Black Excellence is a scam.

Why are young Black boys still drawn to street life? And how do family values, generational wealth, and beauty standards play into it? 👀 In this episode, the Aunties and Marvyn Harrison unpack the realities of Black life in Britain — and why Black women deserve more.Then we do some dilemmas with our fave cousin Audrey Akande from the receipts podcastFrom family values to financial security, the conversation gets real about the challenges facing Black boys, men, and women today. We dive into:Why road life feels like the only option for some boys The importance of building generational wealth & family values Masculinity, vulnerability & what Black men need to hear Weaves, wigs & beauty standards — why Black women deserve better Struggle love, relationships & how to demand more

This week your favourite Aunties Ak, Farrah and Nana are joined by Poet, musician and online personality, founder of Vibbar and one of the hosts of Filthy Fellas and HC Podcast, to break down the latest Enemies of Progress and more🚩 A Polish CEO apologises after being filmed snatching a hat meant for a young boy at the US Open🚩 St Georges flag displays spark a national debate across England while racists harass an Asian businessman mid interview on Sky News🚩 Zambian lawyer Naomie Pilula embraces self love after criticism of her Instagram post🚩 We dissect what makes a man a gyal clown🚩 We tackle dilemmas including whether couples should share their friends’ secrets

From Dr. Umar charging $500 for a "date" to a celebrity letting a dog lick the INSIDE of her mouth, the Aunties are back to call out this week's biggest Enemies of Progress.This week, we're getting into the audacity, the questionable parenting, and the outright disgusting behavior making headlines. Join the unfiltered discussion as we break down:Dr. Umar's $500 'Date': The "Prince of Pan-Africanism" is asking women for a $500 donation to his academy in exchange for a private lunch with him. The Aunties call out this "disgraceful" and "charlatan behavior".North West's Corset: The hosts debate North West's latest outfit, which has sparked internet outrage. With one host stating a 12-year-old shouldn't be in a corset, they ask if the internet is sexualising her or if the outfit is just too grown.A Disgusting Dog Kiss: Reality TV star Vicky Pattison shared a shocking video where she opened her mouth wide and let her dog lick the inside. The Aunties call the act "bestiality" and "filthy".Paid Propaganda: The hosts discuss the influencers who were reportedly paid by the Israeli government to go to Gaza and deny that there is a famine.Notting Hill Carnival Debrief: After a great summer, the Aunties debrief on Notting Hill Carnival, from the spiritual meaning of Jab Jab to the minimal violence and the kids drinking straight rum.

This week your favourite Aunties Ak and Nana are joined by the wonderful  writer, presenter, social commentator Kelechi Okafor to discuss all things men need to know about what women are thinking🚩 Women needing to de-centre Men🚩 Why women sleep with Red Flag Men🚩 Mothers who enable their irresponsible sons🚩 A bit of advice for Kemi Badenoch

This week your favourite Aunties Ak and Nana host a full on MAN POD with Marvyn Harrison Diversity Equity and Inclusion Consultant and founder of Dope Black Dads in the hot seat to answer everything we need to know about men so we can report back to the women🚩 Princess treatment trend sparks misogyny concerns, do men really like subservient women?🚩 What are the new rules of masculinity in 2025?🚩 Nick Cannon hopes his daughters will not date men like him, why do men only learn respect for women after having daughters?🚩 Why is it so easy for men to walk away from their children?

"I do not shop with the Africans. Ain't no African ever braided my hair." A call to boycott African braiding shops, restaurants, and stores is gaining steam among some Black Americans, and the Aunties are here to shut down the diaspora wars.This week, we're diving deep into the painful and divisive rhetoric fueling this boycott and questioning where this misdirected anger is coming from.Join the unfiltered discussion as we get into:The Boycott: Unpacking the claims behind the boycott and why blaming one part of our community for bad service is a dangerous distraction.Beyoncé vs. Michael Jackson: A viral TikTok creator claims Beyoncé is now bigger than MJ. The Aunties break down why Michael's legacy is untouchable.Kemi Badenoch's Rebrand: The UK politician now says she no longer identifies as Nigerian. We discuss her desperate pandering and the betrayal felt by the community.Colorism & Pregnancy: Reacting to the pressure and intrusive questions a pregnant Jasmine Brown is facing about her unborn daughter's skin tone and hair texture.🔥 We NEED to hear from you! What are your thoughts on the boycott? And who is the bigger artist: Beyoncé or Michael Jackson? Drop your take in the comments!👍 If you believe in Black unity and enjoy these real talks, BOP the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to Your Aunties Could Never!