In The Black Podcast

In this week’s episode, we are joined by the INCREDIBLE Danielle Johnson aka Ms. Hot Sauce (Henny And Hotwings Podcast). She talks to us about her latest venture, Spark Radio, Boston's first radio station owned and operated by a Black woman.   We dive into the recent 1-on-1 interview between Gayle King and Lisa Leslie. We dive into why Pastor Troy dislikes Little Nas X, Hollywood, and the music industry. And finally we ask Ms. Johnson, what it’s like to be a successful business woman, single, and dating after the age fo 30. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black Podcast.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the recent comments made by Terry Crews about his and Gabrielle Union’s time on America’s Got Talent, and the backlash he’s received. We have an emotional and cathartic conversation about the untimely and tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. And we talk about dealing with losing a loved one, what that process may look like, and how Black men deal with it. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black Podcast.

In this weeks episode, we are joined by educator, author, and creator extraordinaire Rashid Darden. He joins us to talk about the pitfalls that come with being Black in a predominantly White work space. We discuss the recent video of former NBA star Delonte West, his encounter with the police, and what role the NBA has in helping him address his mental health issues. And we tackle what mental health issues in the classroom, and how it affects students. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

The Incredible In The Black Podcast is back for our first episode of 2020. In this weeks episode, the dust up between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the Royal family caused a listener to write us a letter asking; “When your mom and your wife are beefing, whose side should take?” We talk about Ghana and “The Year of Return” and how the country opened their doors to the Black diaspora to fulfill an interesting tourism agenda. And lastly, with the NFL season wrapping up, we ask why is the Rooney Rule so useless. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

In this week’s episode of the In The Black Podcast we finish off 2019 in true ITBP fashion. We answer a Black Box Letter from a listener that asks; what she needs to do to get her husbands sex drive back going. We discuss the recent increase in suicide amongst Black youth in the United States. And we tackle artist DaBaby, his recent interview on Angela Yee’s “Lip Service”, and how the molestation of young boys often goes unnoticed. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

In this weeks episode we are joined by TJ, the bzarhodgpodg, and host of the Bzarhodgpodg-cast. We discuss the impeachment of Donald Trump, its historic natured, and what we as Black people should be doing next. We talk about Orlando Jones’ recent claim that racism was the reason for his firing from the hit STARZ show, American Gods. And we discuss why Black men have a fear of being affectionate with their male platonic friends. All that and much more.

In this week’s episode we are joined by Vernon Blanson of the “University College” podcast. He helps us to discuss the difficulties of preparing young Black boys for the world. Artist Lizzo twerks and shakes everything she’s got at a recent Lakers game. We ask was it fair or foul. And in keeping with the spirit of the season, we ask what was the most unique or worst Christmas gift we’ve ever gotten. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

In this weeks episode we ask why former governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick is joining the already crowded democratic field of presidential candidates, and how come Cory Booker and Kamala Harris don’t have the juice with Black voters? We take a look at Byron Allen’s battle with Comcast and try to understand why P. Diddy is all of a sudden speaking up. And after his first tryout in over 3 years, we ask what is going on between Colin Kaepernick and the NFL, and does it even matter any more? All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

In this weeks episode we discuss the backlash that rapper T.I. is getting for his recent comments about taking his daughter to the gynecologist to have her hymen checked. We ask, what is Popeye’s putting in their chicken sandwiches, and is it good enough to stab someone over?? And just in time for Veterans Day we discuss the joys, the pitfalls, and the memories of military life. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black

In this week’s episode we get a Black Box letter from a listener that’s expecting his first child, and he’s terrified. So we examine the role that fear plays in Black fatherhood. We also try and make sense of Kirk Franklin’s recent “Personal Boycott” of the Dove Awards. How affective can it be? And we ask why are some White Americans afraid of even having the discussion about reparations? We discuss that, and more much. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black!

On this week’s episode; singer/writer Tank believes that men can be sexually intimate with other men and not be gay.  We ask; is there validity to what he’s saying?  CNN seems poised to launch an all Black politics show.  Why now, and can it be successful?  And we are joined by YouTuber and portrait photographer extraordinaire, Brandon Cole, of Brandon Cole Photography.  We talk about how he started, his process, and how he stays motivated, and the grind of entrepreneurship.  All that and much more. Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

On this episode of the In The Black Podcast we discuss why Sanaa Lathan is choosing herself and not choosing marriage. We ask why there is lack of Black male teachers in the United States, and how the group called “Call Me MISTER” is trying to change that. And we discuss how Atatiana Jefferson was shot dead in her home by Dallas Fort Worth police.  What happened?  Why?  And what we can do to stop tragedies like this from happening again? All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

In this weeks episode we are joined by Carmen Miller of the "Full Circle Podcast" as we talk about; Why in the world is Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver Tyler Lockett still a virgin at 27?  The 90's Classic "New Jack City" is getting a reboot, but why doesn't Wesley Snipes want to be a part of it?  And, a lot of Black people stayed home and didn't vote in 2016.  Are there any candidates that excite Black people enough to go to the ballot box?  All that and much more. Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black!

In this episode we're joined by Marques and B.Reed from the "2 Smart Dummies Podcast".  They help us to discuss what forgiveness looks like in the aftermath of the Amber Guyger trial.  The 12 year old girl who's bullying story made national news, now admits that she lied about the events.  We try and figure out why.  And we let the "2 Smart Dummies" free to do what they do best, and talk about sports and the upcoming 2019-2020 NBA season.  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

In this weeks episode of the ITBP, we tackle what you should do when your partner doesn't like to engage in Public Displays of Affection (PDA).  Beyoncé and Jay-Z are trade marking Blue Ivy's name.  Their reasoning is because she's a cultural icon.  Do we agree?  And after all the antics from the trial of Tekashi 69, we ask can he actually make a safe return back to rap music?   All that and much more.   Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black!

We. Are. Back!! It's time to start season 4 of the INCREDIBLE In The Black Podcast, and on this episode we discuss how California is poised to be the first state to allow student athletes to get paid to play. We tackle whether or not the upcoming movie "Joker" is indoctrination material for angry White Males. And after Kevin Hart's recent car crash, we discuss how things have gone from bad to worse. All that, and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

In this season 3 finale we take a listener letter that asks; how far is too far when it comes to school discipline.  We take a look at a recent Wall Street Journal article that tries to explain why anxiety looks and affects men differently than women.  And we're joined by MSNBC political contributor and Morgan State Professor, Dr. Jason Johnson to talk about Black #Masculinity in the era of #MeToo and #BlackPanther, and to discuss politics and the 2020 elections. All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

In this episode, the fellas get an interesting letter from a listener who's having a hard time deciding whether or not he should "shoot his shot" at work.  They ask: "Is judicial activism the way to go in this era of Trump, immigration, and border security?"  And they break down the interesting dynamics of the recent partnership between Jay-Z's Roc Nation and the NFL.  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

In this episode "Big O" and HUSL (Rick) discuss if it's a good idea to put a 90 day moratorium on sex when dating.  And right in time for Father's Day they're joined by Psychologist and Author, Dr. Lawrence Drake to discuss his new book "Color Him Father".  He describes his journey grieving the loss of his daughter, and how that journey has spawned a movement to strengthen and uplift Black Fathers everywhere.  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

In this episode the fellas are joined by Dr. Tunde Akinyeke (@taut_7) of the N.W.A. Podcast as we discuss the recent murder case of 62yo Kenneth Herring by Hannah Payne in Georgia.  They discuss why it appears that no one is giving Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren any attention, despite the crowded Democratic presidential field.  And with the NBA Finals starting, we talk about how insufferable Drake is gonna be, as well as discuss who has a better chance of taking home the title this year the Golden State Warriors, or the Toronto Raptors?  All that and much more.