Black Men Think Podcast

This week on The Black Men Think Podcast, we’re talking about something many of us struggle with: recognizing our own accomplishments and learning to validate ourselves without waiting for someone else to do it. The conversation starts with the fellas giving JD his flowers for the years of work he’s put into building Den Music Fest, a multi-city music festival dedicated to independent artists. Wha...

This week on The Black Men Think Podcast, we're talking travel, money, business, marriage, and learning how to have a little more patience with all of it. The fellas break down some of the ways we've learned to flight-hack our travel—from finding better fares and being flexible with flights to figuring out when it's actually worth spending more for comfort. That leads to the real question: Is flyi...

Our conversation with Walt from Holmes Hydration continues on Patreon as we shift from balancing marriage, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship to the importance of who you choose to build your life with. We talk about what it means to have a partner who understands your vision, supports your growth, and helps create a strong foundation at home. We also get into the other side of that conversation and...

This week on The Black Men Think Podcast, we're looking ahead and asking ourselves a question we probably should be thinking about more often: Are we actually preparing for the future, or are we just hoping everything works out? The fellas talk about retirement and what we're doing now to prepare financially for a time when working is no longer the priority. But retirement isn't just about having...

This week on The Black Men Think Podcast, we're asking a question that gets harder to answer the older we get: How much of your life is actually yours? Between being husbands, fathers, employees, entrepreneurs, friends, sons, and the people everyone depends on, it's easy to reach a point where almost every hour of your day belongs to somebody else. We talk about when our time stopped feeling like...

This week on The Black Men Think Podcast, we're taking a trip back while also realizing just how much life has changed. The conversation starts with something every parent eventually experiences: the moment your own children start challenging you. From there, we think back to the moments in our own lives when we first realized we weren't kids anymore and adulthood was officially here. That sends u...

This week on The Black Men Think Podcast, Corey and JD hold it down and cover everything from everyday frustrations to conversations that hit much closer to home. The episode starts with a debate about food delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats and just how much we trust the cleanliness of the people handling our food. From there, things take a serious turn as we discuss a recent school sh...

This week on The Black Men Think Podcast, we sit down with Walt of Holmes Hydration, a longtime supporter of the show who was in Atlanta for Invest Fest. What started as an opportunity to finally connect in person turned into a real conversation about the different roles Black men are expected to balance. We talk about entrepreneurship, marriage, fatherhood, and the challenge of building something...

This week on The Black Men Think Podcast, we’re joined by rapper, educator, activist, husband, and father Marcel P. Black for a conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable career without losing yourself in the process. We discuss the realities of today’s music industry, why most artists are either local legends or global superstars, and how understanding your audience is more va...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas kick things off with a Homeboy Check-In before diving into the realities of adulthood and the importance of structure. We discuss how routines, discipline, and organization affect our personal lives, careers, and relationships, and why many of us struggle to find the right balance. The conversation naturally evolves into how living with an...

On this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas recap our very first Black Men Think Father's Day Retreat and reflect on what it meant to intentionally step away from our everyday responsibilities. We talk about everything from the laughs and conversations to the simple joy of slowing down, relaxing, and spending uninterrupted time together. As fathers, husbands, and friends, we discuss...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas record live from our Father's Day Retreat and reflect on something many men struggle with: taking time for themselves without feeling guilty. What started as a simple getaway quickly turned into a conversation about how difficult it can be for fathers, husbands, and providers to prioritize their own rest and well-being. We discuss the impo...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, we have an honest conversation about the weight many men carry and why so much of it goes unspoken. From financial pressure and career uncertainty to family responsibilities, mental health struggles, and the fear of letting people down, we discuss the burdens that often stay hidden from the people closest to us. Are we protecting our partners by keep...

On this edition of Black Men Think After Dark, the fellas kick back and let the conversation go wherever it takes us. We start by discussing a question every man has probably wrestled with: How much me time do you need to survive the week? From balancing family, work, friendships, and personal responsibilities, we talk about the importance of finding space to recharge and why many men struggle to...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas dive into the reality of what happens when you finally make the money you thought would fix everything, and realize it doesn’t. We unpack the expectations we had growing up about money, from believing it would remove stress and bring happiness to thinking it would solve deeper personal issues. While money does create comfort, access, and s...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas reflect on how our definition of peace has changed over the last 10 years. What once felt exciting, entertaining, or fulfilling in our younger years doesn’t always bring the same feeling today. We talk about how life experiences, relationships, fatherhood, career pressure, and personal growth have shifted our priorities and forced us to re...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas dive into how social media has completely changed the way we experience relationships, dating, communication, and connection. From validation culture and relationship “performances” online to the pressure of constant access through DMs and notifications, we unpack how technology has reshaped expectations in modern relationships. The conver...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas dive into a question that hit deeper than expected: When was the last time we made a decision based solely on ourselves? The conversation explores the weight many Black men carry daily as providers, fathers, husbands, friends, and leaders. We unpack the guilt that can come with trying to prioritize ourselves, even for something small, and...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas sit down with New Orleans artist Alfred Banks for a real conversation about what it truly means to be a full-time creative. We go beyond the music and dive into the mental and emotional weight that comes with betting on yourself. Alfred opens up about the decision to pursue music full-time, the pressure to stay consistent, and the reality...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, JD and Corey tap into a casual but real conversation sparked by a listener about hair loss and what it does to the confidence and psyche of Black men. From rocking braids and fresh cuts to embracing the bald look, the fellas reflect on how much identity can be tied to our hair, and how losing it can impact how we see ourselves. What starts as a light...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, JD is joined by Abib Jahleel for a powerful and necessary conversation about protecting Black boys and the responsibility that comes with raising the next generation. The discussion centers around a tough but important question: If Black men are viewed as distrustful, how can we expect to properly raise Black boys into strong, confident men? JD and A...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas unpack the differences between how we grew up and how many kids are being raised today. The conversation centers around whether children today are becoming more thin-skinned compared to previous generations, and how our upbringing shaped the way we handled criticism, conflict, and adversity. We reflect on the parenting styles we experience...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas use the recent back-and-forth involving T.I., his sons, and 50 Cent as a jumping-off point for a deeper conversation about fatherhood, ego, and legacy. What happens when our public conflicts become lessons for our children? Are we modeling leadership, emotional control, and wisdom or are we unintentionally passing down pride and reactionar...

In this Patreon-exclusive episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas take a nostalgic trip back to childhood while comparing sibling rivalries from our upbringing to what we see with our own kids today. From how we competed, fought, and bonded with our siblings to how our children navigate rivalry in a completely different world, we reflect on what’s changed and what hasn’t. We talk about...

In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, the fellas unpack the real cost of staying comfortable. What feels like peace and stability can sometimes be fear in disguise. We dive into how comfort can quietly become a cage, keeping us in jobs we’ve outgrown, relationships that no longer challenge us, and routines that feel safe but limit our growth. We talk about the hidden price of playing it...