The Chocolate Auntie Podcast

About The Chocolate Auntie Podcast

This multi episode podcast series will focus on engaging conversation as we explore pop culture, literature, film, and current events through the lens of the contemporary African American aunt. For example, some women embrace being an aunt and others consider it an insult. We’ll talk about the good, the better and best part of our lives as aunts and seeing the world through auntie-colored glasses.

Publisher

Shewanda Riley

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2022

Latest episode

26 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2026

   Chocolate Auntie Podcast - Residue of Rage

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

2. 

   8 May 2025

   Season 2 Episode 1 - Badge of Shame: Childfree, Childless or Carefree

   The episode explores the complex feelings surrounding the childfree status of African American aunties and unpacks what it means to willingly love other people's children.

3. 

   29 Jan 2023

   Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 11- A Conversation about Poetry (part 2)

   Poet LL Burke and Tarrant County College students continue their conversation about poetry with host Chocolate Auntie, exploring its nuances and creative expression in this interview.

4. 

   24 Dec 2022

   Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 10 - A Conversation about Poetry

   L.L. Burke discusses the meaning and inspiration behind their poetry with students, offering listeners a deeper understanding of poetic expression in this interview episode.

5. 

   3 Oct 2022

   Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 9 - Lessons from The Woman King

   Auntie Wanda explores the themes of sisterhood and strength portrayed in the film *The Woman King*, highlighting their cultural impact.

6. 

   29 Aug 2022

   Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 8 -Interview with best selling author Michelle Stimpson (part 2)

   Author Michelle Stimpson discusses the use of aunts as characters in her books and shares personal experiences as both a niece and an aunt in this interview with the Chocolate Auntie Podcast.

7. 

   22 Aug 2022

   Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 7 - Interview with best selling author Michelle Stimpson (Part 1)

   Michelle Stimpson shares how her aunts influenced her writing and personal life, particularly in her novel *Divas of Damascus Road*, in an interview with the host of the Chocolate Auntie Podcast.

8. 

   15 Aug 2022

   Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 6 - Tia Lisette

   Dr. Lisette Blanco-Cerda discusses her experiences as an aunt within the Latino/Chicano culture and shares insights on familial relationships in this interview with the host.

9. 

   8 Aug 2022

   Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 5 - Interview with journalist Cheryl Smith (part 2)

   Journalist Cheryl Smith discusses the critical role of a robust support network for custodial aunts and the lasting impact she's made on her nieces and nephew in an interview with the Chocolate Auntie Podcast.

10. 

    1 Aug 2022

    Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 4 - Interview with journalist Cheryl Smith (Part 1)

    Journalist Cheryl Smith shares her experiences as a custodial aunt, exploring how it shaped her both personally and professionally in an interview with the host.

11. 

    25 Jul 2022

    Chocolate Auntie Podcast - Episode 3 (Guest Aunt 'Nora)

    Host of The Chocolate Auntie Podcast interviews Aunt Nora about her experiences as an aunt and how she influenced the host's aunting lifestyle.

12. 

    18 Jul 2022

    Chocolate Auntie Podcast - Episode 2: Black TV Aunts and Why we love them

    The hosts of The Chocolate Auntie Podcast examine the cultural impact of Black TV aunts over the last 50 years, highlighting their enduring appeal.

13. 

    11 Jul 2022

    Chocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 1 - Who You Calling Auntie?

    The hosts of The Chocolate Auntie Podcast discuss the connotations of being called "auntie," examining whether it's an insult or a term of respect.

14. 

    9 Jul 2022

    The Chocolate Auntie Podcast - Preview Episode

    The Chocolate Auntie Podcast preview episode introduces the series and its focus.

Who has been a guest on The Chocolate Auntie Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• LL Burke
• Tarrant County College students
• Michelle Stimpson
• Dr Lisette Blanco-Cerda
• Cheryl Smith

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.