The Black Business Podcast

We visit a coffee spot built for creators. Issa approved.

Quick shoutout to a Black owned shop in Minnesota 

A black woman owned cannabis shop in LA near USC. John takes his first venture inside of a dispensary, he gets a crash course by some very knowledgeable workers. With a really welcoming 1930s themed space it is now Marcus's new go to spot.

We go to downtown Los Angeles for some home cooking. An ex mayor is serving up family recipes. John found sweet tea!! What are your soul food must haves?

We visit a gym in Valley village where John gets that good soreness and Marcus is tempted by an after workout chicken sandwich. We also discuss our picks for top five athletes of all time.

A coffee shop that not only serves great coffee but also serves the community

NO plain vanilla. Marcus and John visit a Ice Cream Shop in Leimert Park, and it's also a hip hop museum?

Marcus and John do another at home review. John brings a rose wine to do a little day drinking. 

Holy Shite this cheesecake!! Marcus and John stop by a bakery specializing in cheesecake that makes Marcus question his life long beliefs.  John is left speechless when he gets that sweet potato pie cheesecake.

Marcus and John visit a restuarant originated in Chicago that serves, as the name suggests, Just Turkey. Made in so many ways to keep from being boring the food really shines But there's some things that are slacking and John definitely lets you know about them. NFL running back Jamaal Williams needs to hear this.

Marcus and John visit a art space in West Adams. Marcus sees things in the abstract that others don't. John may not know art but he knows what he likes. Wait is that painting $50,000?

Quick Shout out to a Black Owned Business

Marcus and John visit a contemporary southern restuarant in West Adams. Will they have the ever elusive sweet tea John is always searching for? Will the Mac and Cheese hold up to Marcus' incredibly high standards? Is Marcus still mad about getting bit by mosquitoes? Spoiler alert he is.

Quick shoutout to a business in Arizona styling heads to the tee.

A foundation helping foster youth and bringing art education to Leimert Park in Los Angeles

A mother and son BBQ spot in Culver City. Memphis style smoked meats and homemade sides melt in your mouth.

This week we visit a health food grocery store and restuarant with caribbean flair in Los Angeles. 

This week we try some brands you can get at the store or order online. A coffee brand from two childhood friends and a quick breakfast bite that reminds you of grandma's house.

The 2X Triple G Champs have set up roots in Chinatown and are serving monster burgers and ridiculously delicious chicken wings. Marcus and John give you their first hand account of the best things on the menu and the ends and outs of everything from parking to the restroom.

A mexican restuarant with a taste of soul. A huge menu featuring every meat you would expect plus some.

We go to the Only Black Woman Owned plant nursery in all of Los Angeles CA

We try a couple of products from Black Women owned companies that you can get online and in stores across the country.

The Best Biscuits in the World?? Visiting a juicy fried chicken spot in Culver City, CA

A 1970s decor coffee shop in East Hollywood, where they practically beg you to spend your whole day with them.