The Black Business Podcast

Earle's on Crenshaw 31.10.2024 21:05 ↓

We visit a 40 year community staple.

Sports Talk 24.10.2024 23:47 ↓

John and Marcus talk about some sports history and the impact they have on the community

Let's Talk about Black Business 17.10.2024 24:43 ↓

Marcus and John talk about some Black Business Statistics. 

Taco Mel 10.10.2024 22:16 ↓

Check out a taco spot in Leimert Park serving everything from Chicken to Vegan to Kool-aid

Local Politics Matter A LOT 23.07.2024 25:14 ↓

We talk about the importance of local and down-ballot voting.

UEDF 11.07.2024 25:22 ↓

A halal resturant with a great purpose but unfortunately some things that are not so great. We can't lie to the people.

50 EPISODES!!! 04.07.2024 25:19 ↓

Wow, 50 episodes in and we still have barely scratched the surface of all the blacked owned businesses in the area. Here are a few of our favorite places so far.

Octavia's Bookshelf 25.06.2024 21:36 ↓

We visit a woman owned bookstore in Pasadena. Named after the owners favorite author and full of work from women and people of color.

Let's talk finaces 14.05.2024 27:31 ↓

We discuss investing for the future, life insurance that can work for you not just your loved ones, and the benefits of unconventional banking.

Poppy+Rose 07.05.2024 22:12 ↓

A brunch spot in a less than ideal location but worth the walk through wilds.

The Juice 02.05.2024 21:00 ↓

Fresh, organic, cold press juices. Also milks, ice cream, acai bowls

Bohemian House of Chai 09.04.2024 21:28 ↓

Downtown LA coffee shop with a artistic free spirit. May be a little difficult to get to but once inside its an experience.

Pizza of Venice 02.04.2024 28:09 ↓

A man from Barbados grew up eating fresh fruit and fish came to the U.S. and decided to open a pizza place. Go figure but we had to try it out

Off The Charts 14.03.2024 21:57 ↓

A marijuana dispensary in Hollywood, actually its all over California, is this the next major brand?

Happy Ice 07.03.2024 19:51 ↓

Great dessert spot on Melrose, Is it Ice Cream? Italian Ice? Gelato? We're not sure but it's good and it's Vegan! No lactose 

Juicy J's Chicago Eats 29.02.2024 27:33 ↓

Great spot in Koreatown bringing you authentic Chicago Flavors. Italian Beef, Vienna hotdogs, Smash Burgers. 

The Gourmet Cobbler Factory 22.02.2024 23:23 ↓

30 years of making homemade southern style cobblers.

Perry's Joint 15.02.2024 20:29 ↓

We check out an artisanal lunch spot specializing in gourmet sandwiches in Pasadena. 

Say Cheese 01.02.2024 20:14 ↓

A shop in Silverlake that imports artisan cheeses from around the world

Clifton's BBQ 25.01.2024 23:13 ↓

A BBQ spot in Pasadena with a touch of Louisiana flair.

Wi Jammin 04.01.2024 27:05 ↓

We had to pivot from our original plan and go to this Jamaican restaurant that's been in business for almost 30 years and we're glad we did.

Taco Bar 28.12.2023 23:47 ↓

We hate taco bell so went found taco bar, did we wait 37 minutes for our food, yes, was it worth it?

My Fish Stop 21.12.2023 27:42 ↓

A Mississippi Creole Spot with soul food homemade sides. Marcus knows his mac and cheese, does theirs stand up to the test,

27th St Bakery 19.12.2023 20:42 ↓

We go to a 90 yr old bakery famous for its sweet potato and pecan pie. If they burn the crust you get a discount.

Highway Vodka Spotlight 11.11.2023 0:50 ↓

Quick shoutout to a black owned vodka brand