Girl! Heated Rivalry!, New Year, Thirsty Me, NOT Nicki Minaj
Release Date: 01/12/2026
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It's the first 2026 episode of Minoritea Report! Your favorite AunteasâKerel, Dawon, and Jerrellâare officially back from the holiday break, and we aren't holding anything back. From Bali yoga retreats to Philly HVAC disasters, weâre catching you up on our lives before diving into the absolute chaos that happened while we were gone.
In this episode, we break down:
The Fitness Journey: Why weâre posting thirst traps, keeping each other accountable, and why there are no shortcuts to being snatched.
Internet Accountability: The viral story of the woman who hunted down her haterâis 2026 the year of no more trolls?
Heated Rivalry Pop Culture Phenomenon: N*tting in mouths and the straights are eating it up, too! Who woulda thought they'd want to come to the cottage, too!?
Political Shifts: Weâre rooting for Jasmine Crockettâs 2026 Senate run and why Texas needs her voice right now.
The Tea: Our "Aunteas, Do You Give a Damn?" segment covers Nicki Minajâs latest headlines, the Danity Kane "reunion," and why everyone is obsessed with Heated Rivalry.
So, Get Your Cups Ready Babyyyy, We're Back!
Tea Stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:14 We're Back!!
02:30 Fitness Journey or Thirst Journey?
08:21 The Reality of Fitness and Discipline
10:23 Finding What Works for You
13:32 Applying Fitness Principles to Life Goals
16:19 Navigating Body Image and Fitness Culture
18:13 How Were The Holidays?
27:34 Aunteas, Do You Give A Damn- Online Accountability
32:20 The Importance of Jasmine Crockett
37:06 The Role of Social Media in Modern Politics
39:46 Bye, Nicki Minaj
42:01 The Return of Danity Kane
47:41 Heated Rivalry: We're Coming To The Cottage
55:59 Venezuela
59:22 2026 Awards Season
01:05:05 Benediction