Closet Confessions

Candice Brathwaite & Coco Sarel

Got something to confess sis…?

Good job because author and journalist, Candice Brathwaite, and actress and online personality, Coco Sarel, are inviting you into their closet of confession to drop their truths, and yours…

Come and confess to us cousins, it’s *totally* anonymous and there’s nothing off-limits. Send in your secrets: https://forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7

Oh, and don’t forget - what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet…

This podcast has been produced by Astrid Productions.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our Editor's Take

Closet Confessions is a girl-talk podcast. The hosts of the show are Candice Brathwaite and Coco Sarel. Candice is an author and television personality. Sarel has a popular TikTok channel where she performs comedy.

Every podcast episode follows a similar format. Candice and Sarel start by catching up. Both hosts have ebullient and engaging personalities. The conversation moves along at a brisk pace. Within four minutes, the girls can move from Sarel's predilection for self-diagnosing to people who bathe with their dogs. There are lots of giggles along the way.

Conversation topics in Closet Confessions are a perfect snapshot of modern times. Both Candice and Sarel live their lives online. As a result, they are living embodiments of the zeitgeist. They have advice for moving on after getting ghosted. They pity women who are dating mama's boys. They roll their eyes at annoying Instagram comments. Candice and Sarel identify the red flags that might mean a toxic friendship. They make their beds because it's good for their mental health. Candice disdains women who put "wife" in their bio.

In the podcast's second half, Sarel and Candice read listeners' confessions. One person finds it almost impossible to make friends. Another creates a tarot reading account to get her cheating boyfriend to confess. A listener doesn't let her boss try on her engagement ring and frets about potential fallout. One woman copes with a lack of romance in her relationship by cheating. Some confessions lead Candice and Sarel to grapple with complex cultural issues. As daughters of West Indian and West African mothers, they say it is hard to find a balance between self-respect and deferential respect.

Closet Confessions may be a great choice for people who enjoy light entertainment. Sarel and Candice are straightforward and hilarious hosts. When the topics get heavy, they address them with grace and wisdom. New podcast episodes arrive on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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The Best of Your Confessions Part 2

The Best of Your Confessions Part 2

To celebrate 5 seasons of Closet Confessions, we’re throwing back to some of the best cousin confessions. For part 2, we’ve got confessions covering cheating justification, the most vile revenge story and probably one of the craziest confessions we’ve ever received. Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Episodes featured:Your Confessions... Nice while it didn’t lastYour Confessions… “What about me?”Your Confessions… ‘Eat sh*t… literally’Your Confessions… “Am I destined to be lonely forever?”Your Confessions…“Cousin Lover” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

The Best of Your Confessions Part 2

The Best of Your Confessions Part 2

To celebrate 5 seasons of Closet Confessions, we’re throwing back to some of the best cousin confessions. For part 2, we’ve got confessions covering cheating justification, the most vile revenge story and probably one of the craziest confessions we’ve ever received. Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Episodes featured:Your Confessions... Nice while it didn’t lastYour Confessions… “What about me?”Your Confessions… ‘Eat sh*t… literally’Your Confessions… “Am I destined to be lonely forever?”Your Confessions…“Cousin Lover” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Best of Your Confessions Part 1

The Best of Your Confessions Part 1

To celebrate 5 seasons of Closet Confessions, we’re throwing back to some of the best cousin confessions. So enjoy the most iconic stories of petty revenge, broken hearts and a seriously chaotic Christmas. Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Episodes featured:Your Confessions… “Accordion Balls”Your Confessions… “Sorry but not sorry”The Pilot: Welcome to the closetYour Confessions… “I let his mother know he cheated then left" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… “I cancelled their holiday”

Your Confessions… “I cancelled their holiday”

Sarel’s confession brings out Candice’s responsibility to slay, but Sarel just wants to confirm outfits before the event…In the closet this week, Candice shares how dressing outisde of trends makes her feel powerful, the girls discuss the impact of a signature staple and they discuss the recent Amanda Seales pile-on.Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not all stiff wigs and ski trips

It’s not all stiff wigs and ski trips

Sarel’s confession brings out Candice’s responsibility to slay, but Sarel just wants to confirm outfits before the event…In the closet this week, Candice shares how dressing outisde of trends makes her feel powerful, the girls discuss the impact of a signature staple and they discuss the recent Amanda Seales pile-on.Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… “Am I Being An Unsupportive Friend?”

Your Confessions… “Am I Being An Unsupportive Friend?”

A cousin is struggling with her friend’s escapades with a sugar daddy. When is it concern or is it judgement? Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pivot like you’re playing netball

Pivot like you’re playing netball

Candice and Sarel discuss how scary it is watching the youth grow up online and the joy of not having to stick at one thing forever.In the closet this week, Candice explains why she hates Stitches on TikTok, not being a content creator forever and the girls wonder what the lasting impacts of iPad babies are going to be…Plus, in our cousin confession, one girl is feeling left behind by all of her mom friends, so when you’re 25 and single what do you do? Sarel has some tough love and advice to offer. Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… “GET OUT (The Movie)”

Your Confessions… “GET OUT (The Movie)”

After a gorgeous story of Black love, a cousin has written in as she’s reconsidering dating a guy due to his favourite movie.Candice and Sarel discuss the intricacies of dating outside your rate and recall some unhinged comments made about dating Black women. Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m GOING TO JAIL

I’m GOING TO JAIL

Candice has found her first grey hair and it’s not where you think it is…This week in the closet, Sarel and Candice get into the reality of perimenopause, the desperation of wanting to learn more about our own bodies and how Black women’s health issues are constantly overlooked. Plus, our cousin confession features a lying husband, big-boobed white women and learning to ghost the guys who deserve it. Follow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… “My mom is dating a man my age and I can't stand him”

Your Confessions… “My mom is dating a man my age and I can't stand him”

This cousin is wrestling with her mum’s new boyfriend with a 27-year age gap. Candice and Sarel offer their thoughts on whether we worry about our parents too much and the dream of being a wealthy older woman. We’re going on tour! Come see us in Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’re jealous and it stinks

You’re jealous and it stinks

Sarel makes it clear the type of person she finds the most annoying and Candice is reminding us why we’re not owed any information about… anyone. The girls discuss why you must be shameless in life, why they’re sick of the public villainising women’s sexuality and they advise a cousin who’s been told to teach their young son about shame. We’re going on tour! Come see us in Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… “I just found out why my dad refused to teach me his native language”

Your Confessions… “I just found out why my dad refused to teach me his native language”

This confession is a story of identity, secrecy and the ultimate betrayal. The question is, does this daughter tell her mum what she’s discovered? We’re going on tour! Come see us in Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s giving Black Mirror

It’s giving Black Mirror

Candice reveals why she’s done auditioning and Sarel declares her love and utmost need to have her own space on holiday. The girls wonder why Rishi Sunak is acting like a reality TV star, why they’re put off by things that have too much hype and help a cousin who’s deciding whether to drop out of uni for a dream job.We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… ‘Eat sh*t… literally’

Your Confessions… ‘Eat sh*t… literally’

Warning cousins, this one’s gag-city.Candice and Sarel share their thoughts (and gags) about this creative cousin and their petty revenge…We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dealing with the green-eyed monster…

Dealing with the green-eyed monster…

Sarel announces her dream to swap the closet for a HBCU which leads her and Candice into a reminder of exactly who is NOT invited to the cookout…They also discuss the dire state of the UK’s black education before dealing with a confessed cousin who is battling with the green-eyed monster.We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… “Worst Valentine's Gift Ever”

Your Confessions… “Worst Valentine's Gift Ever”

This confession sends the microphones flying and cameras spinning in maybe the CRAZIEST story we’ve had in the closet.This week’s cousin loves her husband, even though he makes zero effort in and out of the bedroom. Now she’s questioning everything after he gave her the WORST Valentine’s gift ever…Check out the National Aids Trust for support.We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t sit there with your scotch eggs

Don’t sit there with your scotch eggs

This week in the Closet, Candice and Sarel are discussing ghosting their PTs and what the streets are saying about the Royal Family drama. Candice talks about the complex nature of the fitness community, Sarel is wondering where the heck Kate Middleton is (p.s. this was recorded before the retouching drama) and the girls are wondering if the French will do a seminar on their protesting techniques. Plus, we have a witchy confession involving tarot cards and a toothbrush…We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… “My best friend is befriending my other friends”

Your Confessions… “My best friend is befriending my other friends”

Is it jealousy or is it control? This week's bonus confession comes from a cousin who isn’t happy with her best friend’s behaviour. Candice and Sarel offer their advice on whether she needs a reality check or to dump her. We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Act on those red flags NOW

Act on those red flags NOW

In the closet this week, Candice and Sarel review Usher’s Superbowl Half Time show, there is an EXTREMELY controversial confession from Candice about Queen B and Sarel proposes a new tax for the men of the world. Plus, Candice has a theory about a certain energy drink’s effect on her late father, Sarel explains why she isn’t talking about weight loss on social media and our cousin confession shares to the girls that she’s no longer attracted to her husband… We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Confessions… “Accordion Balls”

Your Confessions… “Accordion Balls”

This confession is one of the wildest sexcapades we have had on the podcast so far, with a political twist: so strap in for the ride.We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodIf you have a confession you need to get off your chest, pop it anonymously in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We almost quit the podcast

We almost quit the podcast

If you’re driving, then park your car for this one cousins, because season 5 has TRULY begun.In the closet this week, Candice and Sarel explain why they nearly didn’t come back for this season, they question why the common blind spot for Black women is… men and Candice shares her theory about cross-cultural relationships. Plus, our listener confession comes from a cousin who’s worried about outshining her parents and the girls discuss why they think nepotism isn’t always a bad thing. We’re going on tour! Come see us in London, Birmingham and Manchester, get your tickets at www.closetconfessionspod.comFollow the show on Instagram @closetconfessionspodDon’t forget, what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet and send your anonymous confessions in here: forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.