Old Chocolate: Getting Older

REWRAPPED-Unsweetened Chocolate: Fear

We’re winding back the clock and revisiting the very first episode of Chocolate: The Podcast! In this episode, we reflect on the complex realities behind fear, moving beyond surface-level ideas to unpack lived experiences, cultural pressures, and the systemic factors that shape how Black people navigate safety, vulnerability, and everyday life. Episode References: 1. Jane Elliott ⁠"Why white people are afraid of black people." ⁠ [https://youtu.be/ldE_hLo3ar4] || YouTube (published 2021) 2. Jonathan Capehart ⁠"Black people are not afraid of White people."⁠ [https://youtu.be/ZQJMgDeu3j0] || CNN (published 2022) 3. Doyin Richards ⁠"Racism from the perspective of a non-threatening black man"⁠ [https://youtu.be/u6RjgXvQ1II] || YouTube TEDxTemecula (published 2021) Chocolate Music: Choker : ⁠Spotify ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XQRfs0gXs30aWUn1Umves] Instagram: ⁠@choker ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/choker/?hl=en] Join Patreon. Join the Chocolate Club. 🍫 Chocolate: The Podcast — Unwrapped. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast [https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast] Want to stay connected with Chocolate: The Podcast? Follow us on Instagram: @chocolatethepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/chocolatethepodcast/]

Old Chocolate: Getting Older

Am I boring, or just getting older? On this episode, we reflect on slowing down, choosing peace over chaos, and the quiet fear of becoming “irrelevant” as we age. From social expectations to queer narratives, nostalgia to burnout, we explore what it really means to evolve, and whether leaving certain versions of ourselves behind is actually loss, or something softer. Maybe we’re not boring. Maybe we’re just becoming more intentional. Join Patreon. Join the Chocolate Club. 🍫 Chocolate: The Podcast — Unwrapped. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast [https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast] Want to stay connected with Chocolate: The Podcast? Follow us on Instagram: @chocolatethepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/chocolatethepodcast/]

REWRAPPED-Dark Chocolate: Colorism

We’re winding back the clock and revisiting one of my favorite episodes, Dark Chocolate. In this conversation, we dive into the complex realities of colorism and the beauty standards that continue to shape how we see ourselves and each other. Episode References: 1. Chika Okoro |Confessions of a D Girl: Colorism and Global Standards of Beauty [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvoWoMIwr-g] | YouTube, TEDxStanford (published 2017) 2. Dr. Sarah L. Webb | How Can We Heal from the Shades of Colorism? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5eQyHBfgTs] | YouTube, TEDxUofISpringfield (published 2021) 3. People of color discuss the impact of 'colorism' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIx131aaY6A] | YouTube, Good Morning America (published 2021) 4. What Is Ethnocentrism And How It Affects Beauty [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzqM0e09CZc]| YouTube. QOVES Studio (published 2020) 5. Khadija Mbowe |Beauty is in the eye of…the Colonizer? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmqq9_XTelM]| Youtube, Khadija Mbowe (published 2021) This episode is represented by Queertopolis. Queertopolis creates queer, sex-positive events centered on awareness, connection, skill-sharing, and community. For more information follow them on Instagram @queertopolis [https://www.instagram.com/queertopolis/] Chocolate Reading: Author: George. M Johnson Instagram: @iamgmjohnson [https://www.instagram.com/iamgmjohnson/] Book Title: All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto Join Patreon. Join the Chocolate Club. 🍫 Chocolate: The Podcast — Unwrapped. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast [https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast] Want to stay connected with Chocolate: The Podcast? Follow us on Instagram: @chocolatethepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/chocolatethepodcast/]

Questionable Chocolate: Q&A Pt.4

On this episode of Chocolate: The Podcast, we dive into another deeply personal and hilarious Q&A episode answering listener questions about music obsessions, social batteries, embarrassing fashion eras, and the strange emotional trauma caused by staplers. From reflections on the Black Arts Movement to why social media might deserve less of our energy, this episode moves between thoughtful, funny, cozy, and unexpectedly vulnerable. Join Patreon. Join the Chocolate Club. 🍫 Chocolate: The Podcast — Unwrapped. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast [https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast] Want to stay connected with Chocolate: The Podcast? Follow us on Instagram: @chocolatethepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/chocolatethepodcast/]

Bubbly Chocolate: Soda

On this episode of Chocolate: The Podcast, we take a step back and look at what’s really behind something as simple as a fizzy drink. From culture and marketing to identity and environment, this deep dive starts with soda, but quickly turns into something much bigger. References * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sugar-Sweetened Beverages; REACH Program. * Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The Nutrition Source: Sugary Drinks. * Nicholas Freudenberg. “The Manufacture of Inequality: Soda, Corporate Power, and Public Health.” American Journal of Public Health, 2016. * David Stuckler & Marion Nestle. “Big Food, Food Systems, and Global Health.” The Lancet, 2008. * World Health Organization. Fiscal Policies for Diet and NCD Prevention; Obesity and Inequality in Europe. * Beverage Marketing Corporation. U.S. Beverage Industry Overview. * McKinsey & Company. Future of Food and Beverage. * NielsenIQ. Global Beverage Trends. * European Commission. Health Inequalities in the EU. * Robert Koch Institute. Health in Germany: Key Indicators. ____________ mowe Festival for Art and Urban Culture Berlin, Germany | May 7th – May 10th “Dear Universe” Concert Saturday, May 9th 17:00 PM For more information and the full weekend programme, visit: MOWE [https://www.kunst-im-stadtraum.berlin/de/mowe-festival] ____________ TIBA Shout-out to TIBA Movement e.V. a powerful Cologne-based collective creating space for music, community, and cultural exchange. From festivals to workshops and club nights, they continue to build platforms that center creativity, inclusivity, and empowerment. For more information, follow on instagram @tiba_cologne [https://www.instagram.com/tiba_cologne/] Join Patreon. Join the Chocolate Club. 🍫 Chocolate: The Podcast — Unwrapped. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast [https://www.patreon.com/c/chocolatethepodcast] Want to stay connected with Chocolate: The Podcast? Follow us on Instagram: @chocolatethepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/chocolatethepodcast/]