The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda Riley

Residue of Rage

This episode explores that connection between rage and helplessness as seen in the recent case of Karmelo Anthony and the Waterfront Brawl from 2023.

Chocolate Auntie - Is God Is: Who's Got the Power?

This episode focuses on a discussion of the provocative new movie Is God Is, and how it explores thought provoking themes of revenge, identity and the power of self-reflection.

Chocolate Auntie - Lights, Electricity and Character

This episode focuses on how a simple do it yourself project turned into a lesson in resilience and recognizing our power.

Everyone Needs an Aunt Janet

This episode focuses on how Aunt Janet, the aunt who changed the trajectory of comedian Mike Epps' life by offering support and encouragement when he needed it the most.    This episode challenges aunts to aspire to be like this inspirational figure.

The Filling Station: The Complicated Aunt

The episode focuses on the historical fiction novel The Filling Station by author Vanessa Miller.  In her dynamic novel published in 2025, Miller explores the relationship of fictional two sisters who survive the Tulsa Race Massacre.  Drawn with fascinating historical details, the novel also explores how the two women forge an auntie relationship out of a moral necessity that complicates their relationship as sisters.