My Momma Told Me

Langston and David are joined by former UCLA basketball player, NBA Twitter meme king, and podcast host Josiah Johnson. They talk about the 1985 first official draft lottery. Was it rigged or not? And we learn that the 2009 Western Conference Finals were the greatest time of David’s life. The Nuggets were fun during that time, Barack Obama was president, and Michael Jackson just passed: the holy t...

Legendary stand-up comedian Ali Siddiq arrives with a first hand lesson on the history of hip-hop, asking the most important questions like: why is the south still getting disrespected, why haven't we seen Tyreese Gibson with hair, when will the US government suspend Juvenille's taxes and show that man some appreciation for his services? Plus, is fighting embarrassing? Why do parents want to talk...

The hilarious Dulce Sloan returns to the pod and brings the boiling, flavorless conspiracy theory that white people can't cook. That crockpot lifestyle is just begging for salmonella soup. Langston and David exalt the brilliance of mathematician Terrance Howard, clown Dulce for trying to pick up a guy in the hallway, and one brave caller asks the question we've all been asking, "What color was Mic...

Langston and David open up with updates: Gborie's latest purchase, Mexican markets selling African goods, Langston disowning his last name...the episode zigs and zags, just keep up Lil' Mommas! They make a declarative statement that sheds light on the spectacle/illness that has fallen on America: Love Island. Lastly, the guys answer listener voicemails about burnt hotdogs, hairy nether regions, IC...

Gary Anthony Williams, the voice of Uncle Ruckus dooesn't believe in conspiracy theories, but he does believe in witches. In this episode, he discusses the connection between rappers and the pink mafia, what it's like to have dinner with Erykah Badu, the one piece of advice he got from Billy Dee Williams, and his forthcoming novel 'What I Learned Drinking with White Women'. David and Langston shar...

Langston and David discuss whether white people listen to flat back music or do Black people just like the music they don’t like? They also answer a voicemail about how unattractive white women are dangerous. SEND US YOUR BLACK CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND DROPS TO: mymommapod@gmail.com LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE AT 844-LIL-MOMS (844-545-6667) LANGSTON KERMAN'S STAND-UP SPECIAL "BAD POETRY" IS OUT NOW ON...

Is throwing away a plastic bag anti-Black? How many platic's bag worth of plastic bags should a person keep in their home? Comedian Clark Jones guides us on a toray into the shady side of porn sites with his conspiracy that PornHub takes photos of users while they scroll. Is there a database of o-faces? Is Fat Joe a better podcaster than he is a rapper? We ponder these deep questions, plus Langsto...

Langston and David answer a listener's voicemail about finding human DNA in packaged hotdogs. Plus, can we give props to Ja Rule?  CALL US & LEAVE A MESSAGE! 844-LIL-MOMS aka 844-545-6667 SEND US YOUR BLACK CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND DROPS TO: mymommapod@gmail.com LANGSTON KERMAN'S STAND-UP SPECIAL "BAD POETRY" IS OUT NOW ON NETFLIX DAVID GBORIE'S STAND-UP SPECIAL "GBIRTH OF A NATION" OUT NOW ON PATR...

Our first triple appearance, comedian Yassir Lester, makes his triumphant return to My Momma Told Me. He brought not one but two incredible conspiracies. Can dogs sense racism? Is Trump trying to segregate the school? Plus, what do we all have in common with Lil Rel? Should you marry a throat goat? Is a white pittbull owner the closest to a Black person? David tells us about his miracle hair-growi...

Are pigeons surveillance cameras? Langston and David sit in studio with SushiboyMEXICO (Denial Is A River Show) about this intriguing conspiracy theory. Are pigeons just out there spying on our whereabouts? Are their insides just a bunch of wires and chips? Where are the baby pigeons? We ask more questions about this bird and how it has shown up in many parts of the media (we're looking at you, He...

Comedian Keon Polee had a conspiracy theory, but damnit we're not going to let that get in the way of a good conversation. Keon had us asking the big questions: Whose fault is it if the baby turns out subpar? How do you know if your nut is trash? Did white people ruin accents? Langston's never written a funny poem, and David is just trying to have fun with his wife. We get nostalgic for 90s stunt...

Shapel Lacey stuck around to take a voicemail, and wow, is it crazy. A two-parter; our mystery caller asks us to do a dramatic reading of Kevin Durant's viral BlackPlanet page and to explore what a hotep church could look like in the right hands.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Shapel Lacey brings a doozy of a conspiracy to Langston and David. Did Sony kill Michael Jackson? We all pray differently, and yes, we are the heroes of this story. One thing we know for sure, Africa won't get its due until we make new maps. Should we have empathy for Joe Jackson? The entire Jackson family? Even Jermain? Really?? Jermain!? We know Michael was competitive, but how far is t...

Does eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Eve bring you good fortune? Langston and David welcome drag superstar Monét X Change (Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S4) to discuss this very popular superstition. Why do we cook these legumes? Does this tradition bring good fortune? Also, is a tomato a berry? Of course, we dive into the history of this conspiracy and learn a lot of things along th...

Can a snake come up the toilet and bite you? Langston and David discuss this disturbing conspiracy theory from a listener's emails. Why do snakes want to bite your genitals? Is this a common incident? Why are Lil' Mommas hitting on David thru DMs? They discuss Paul Pierce's rock bottom and accidentally sh*tting their pants at a Safeway. This might be the grossest episode to date on MMTM, but we al...

Is Santa an elf, and if he's not, is he getting freaky with an elf Ms. Claus? Could Kwanzaa work if it weren't competing with Christmas? Why are there two movies called Jack Frost? Would Santa spit in your eye? David and Legston dive deep into your holiday conspiracies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, David and Langston have asked the questions that plague America: Is there a war on Christmas? Is Kwanzaa for Gen Alpha? Are there any Black holidays left? This year, we revisit three classic My Momma Told Me episodes to get some answers, and Al Jackson stops by to help us get to the bottom of it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Here's another holiday special! Langston and David answer a listener's email about people becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses to scam their way out of Christmas and birthday gifts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, David and Langston are joined by rap superstar Rico Nasty, who brings a theory about the power behind a large hat. We're talking joint birthday trips with mom, Super Soaker pee comedy theory, crazy stories from our childhoods, and we discover the origins of Rico Nasty's name. David attempts to tame the sea. Then we look into Rico Nasty's Google search and contemplate whether or not fine peo...

It's the holiday season, and we want your holiday conspiracy theories. Call us at 844 Lil Moms or email us at mymommatoldmepod@gmail.com and tell us your wildest holiday conspiracy theories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and actor, Aaron Branch, joins us to tell us how OJ repaired his relationship with his father and to ponder how the mycelium network works. Fashion is at a dork precipice. Is the 3/4 pull-up training us to wear a uniform? We're young, we swear. Arthur was off the air when we were in elementary school. Six/Seven... Are we doing it right? Plus, a white girl on Black Planet leads us to hunt...

Here's another classic! Did “rainbow parties” really exist? Langston and David sit down with Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) to talk about this sex-based conspiracy theory. How many lipsticks were involved? Was this another moral panic in America? Who attended these parties? Also, who made boomers in charge of oral sex culture? Of course, Oprah and Shaunie O'Neal are involved.  CALL US & LEAVE A...

Don't get banished to the portables. Comedian Devon Walker tells us about his father's theory that if you get diagnosed with ADHd, you'll be labeled stupid and denied an education. We talk about the secret lives of teachers and certain cable packages that feature series that fuck. Next, we question how the Michael Jackson film will manage the molestation accusations, and whether Sea World is tryin...

If you keep food in your mouth for too long, will it will turn into poop? Langston and David take on this conspiracy theory and get to the bottom of this smut. Conversation goes all over the place. They discuss badly dressed comics and whatever happened to the people from "2 Girls, 1 Cup". Go ahead and #putthatdresson and take a listen!  SEND US YOUR BLACK CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND DROPS TO: mymomma...

Olly Sholotan, Carlton Banks on the new Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is here, and he's definitely taller than Aaron Pierre. He's got multiple theories. Does Apple change their keyboards to keep you buying new phones? Was bottle service created to keep the Black man down? Social redlining at its worst! Plus, Langston and David discuss what's going down at the old lady strip club. See omnystudio.com/lis...