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Caffeine Controversy

Caffeine Controversy

By: Cara and Levi Garrett
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Welcome to Caffeine & Controversy — where an 80s baby/millennial married couple gathers in “the basement” (yes, wood paneling included) to overshare, overthink, and over-caffeinate their way through trauma from our mamas, life choices we’re still unpacking, and pop culture chaos.

Raised on dial-up, reality TV, and emotional damage, this is just the continuation of the tradition.

Messy, caffeinated, unfiltered. New episodes every Monday.

Cara and Levi Garrett 2026
Episodes
  • Trapped in a Yeti
    Apr 24 2026

    Dating is already messy… now add interracial experiences, awkward hookups, moral dilemmas, and grief. Yeah—this episode goes there.

    Levi and Cara unpack real relationship stories—from “what was I thinking?” moments to deep conversations about intimacy, communication, and moving on after loss. It’s funny, uncomfortable, honest—and probably a little too relatable.

    They also get into the question nobody agrees on: can you separate art from the artist? Using R. Kelly as the example, they break down culture, accountability, and the guilt of still knowing every lyric.

    If you’ve ever had a bad date, ignored a red flag, or questioned your own decisions mid-situation… welcome. You’re among friends.

    What we get into:

    • Interracial dating & how preferences evolve
    • Awkward hookups (yes, it gets uncomfortable)
    • Age gaps, distractions & intimacy struggles
    • “Coochie conflict” — when desire fights common sense
    • The R. Kelly debate: art vs. accountability
    • Grief, healing & when it’s “okay” to move on

    Timestamps: 00:00 Interracial dating & first experiences 05:40 Dating fails & awkward moments 12:15 Art vs. artist debate 16:02 Desire vs. guilt (“coochie conflict”) 24:26 Unexpected turn in a hookup 28:34 Grief, loss & moving forward

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    34 mins
  • EP 1: Dating, Trash Tv & Vagisil
    Apr 17 2026

    This episode dives into the chaos of online dating, the messiest moments in reality TV, and why Vagisil somehow made it into the chat. It’s unfiltered, slightly unhinged, and definitely not your average relationship talk.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
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