Alternative Blacks

Being an Alternative Black sometimes comes with shame for liking certain things. In this episode of ABP Chris and Tyler take a look at the shame of liking craft beer. After listening to an episode of Lovecraft Country Radio , watch the HBO show and listen to the podcast, please!  Tyler wanted to discuss the shame of liking something not stereotypically "Black".  This episode is NOT note heavy and...

Chris and Tyler look at the shortcomings of the American education curriculum when it comes to Black history. Pulling mainly from a CBS article , Chris and Tyler take a look at how the United States approaches teaching about Black history in the current school system. The dynamic-duo begin by trying another Black is Beautiful beer from Lickinghole Creek and by playing another round of the sample g...

Back from their Instagram Live COVID series, Chris and Tyler take a look at cancel culture. In the aftermath of the Nick Cannon cancel, Chris, Tyler, and their resident Minister of Old-Headery, Stephan, take a look at Cancel Culture. As always we would like to thank Oakbrook Brewing Company for being a day one supporter of the podcast! Make sure to check out all of the great beer they have and to...

Chris and Tyler tackle the issue of getting into the craft beer scene and the many barriers Black people face even before walking through the doors. On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the following and more. Simcoe Hops Created by Charles E. Zimmermann, developed by Select Botanicals Group, and released in 2000 by Yakima Chief Ranches. Patent was applied for...

Chris and Tyler take a look at the importance of representation in all spaces. On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris & Tyler crack open a few beers and play the sample game. Afterwards they transition into news updates then discuss the topic of representation and why it is important in ALL spaces. Links: Nikesha Elisa Williams TedTalk What Are Hops? Beer Fundamentals: What are H...

Ahmaud Arbery video reflection, Sample Game, and a review of See You Yesterday. Thank you Oakbrook Brewing Company for supporting the show! On this episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, we take a look at the timeline of the Ahmaud Arbery murder. Tyler puts Chris in the hot seat of the Sample Game! Tyler and Chris then take a look at the 2019 film by Stefon Bristol, See You Yesterday, that was...

Chris and Tyler take a look at troubling news, play the sample game and, go toe-to-toe in a challenge! Thank you to Oakbrook Brewing Company for being a day one sponsor of the show. They are doing their part amidst the coronavirus pandemic by offering take-out and delivery services. Make sure to check them out here ! The first piece of news discussed is the murder of a black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery,...

Chris and Tyler play a quick round of the sample game, discuss the origin of the ever-popular IPA, talk about the Willie Lynch letter, and take a look at the controversy around #blackAF. On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler briefly discuss the origin of the IPA .  After playing a brief round or two of the sample game they transition into a look at the Willie Lynch let...

Music samples, Instacart, School Daze, and Spike Lee. Chris Kissinger and Tyler Washington go live on Instagram once again.  The corona virus continues to leave its mark. Make sure to follow the CDC guidelines to keep yourself, your loved ones, and everybody else safe. On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Tyler challenges Chris to the sample game once again. Chris and Tyler also disc...

Carol is a murderer, the sample game, and Chris and Tyler's approach to trying new beer. What's not to love about this episode? Chris and Tyler are going live during the coronavirus pandemic every Thursday at 7pm ET on instagram. Make sure to follow us @alternativeblackspod and to tune in to our live shows to become part of the action. We are answering questions in the comment section and encourag...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris and Tyler decided to practice social distancing and record the podcast live on Instagram. This will be a new weekly series. On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the COVID-19 issue and what they are doing to help flatten the curve. While social media may flood you with an overwhelming amount of information, some true, some fa...

Chris and Tyler sit back and reflect on all that has happened with the Alternative Blacks podcast during its first year. On March 18th, 2019 the Alternative Blacks podcast released its first episode on SoundCloud. Now, a year later we are on all major podcast platforms and are WAY ahead of where we thought we would be. The support, inspiration and welcoming into the craft beer and the podcast comm...

Chris and Tyler take a look at the complex topic of code-switching . From dictionary definitions, to workplace environments and dealing with code-switching as bi-racial individuals, they attempt to tackle the whole issue.  But, before we drop all of the links, here is a look at this episode's featured beer. Jack Abbey's Eis Maker barley wine Eis is the German word for Ice.  A former distillation p...

Marquise Richards joins Chris Kissinger and Tyler Washington on this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast to discuss performative Blackness As always we would like to begin by thanking our main sponsor, Oakbrook Brewing . Marquise Richards is a Black male educator, pubic speaker, social media & content strategist, host of the DearRDG podcast and host of the podcast, This American Negro . Marq...

At 9:45 AM PT, Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other occupants of a helicopter were killed after the helicopter crashed into a mountain side near Los Angeles, California.  Chris and Tyler discuss Kobe's legacy off and on the court while also trying to come to terms with the tragedy and the lingering effects that remain.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Tyler and Chris take a look at the Houston Astros scandal and the history of cheating in the sport of baseball. Chris and Tyler start off the episode like every other, with a nice cold one.... Beer: Flying Dog - Operation Breakfast: All-You-Can-Eat Coffee Vanilla Stout (Coffee Stout, 9.1% ABV, ): Inspired by all-you-can-eat breakfast, this beer ha...

Stephan Thompson joins the Alternative Blacks for a generational episode! Stephan talks about life growing up as an alternative Black in the 70s. On this episode Chris and Tyler, both born in 1993, sit down with an elder alternative Black, Stephan Thompson, born in 1966. Join them to hear the similarities and differences growing up biracial in two different time-periods.  On this episode of the Al...

Chris and Tyler take a look ahead at the year 2020 and set their goals for the Alternative Blacks podcast. On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast Chris and Tyler enjoy an IPA by Schaylor Brewing called Pineapple Express. As always we are sponsored by the wonderful Oakbrook Brewing Company ! Thank you for believing in our mission to help diversify the craft beer world! If you would like...

Chris and Tyler take a look back at some of their favorite beers, albums and, movies and television from the past decade. They discuss what it was like going to family functions as a bi-racial youth, and of course, crack open a cold one.  On this episode we try another beer from our sponsor, Oakbrook Brewing Company, called Deppen Cream Ale: https://untappd.com/b/deppen-brewing-company-deppen-crea...

Discussing a wide range of topics this episode, Chris and Tyler sit down with special guest Savannah Thorpe, another alternative black! On this episode we taste Oakbrook Brewing Company's Cappuccino Tiramisu Stout, which we find just adorable. Savannah is a college friend of Tyler. Politically involved and passionate about a wide range of topics, she is a loud, energetic and fascinating human bein...

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the different types of constitutionalism and if the ideology itself is inherently racist. Below are the articles that were mentioned in this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast for your reference: https://www.heritage.org/the-constitution/commentary/what-the-constitution-really-says-about-race-and-slavery https://www....

No one man should have all this power. On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler take a look at the music history of Kanye West. We enjoy Kickin Knowledge from Barrier Brewing as we kick back and discuss some of our favorite albums, songs and lyrics from Kanye West.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks pod, Chris and Tyler look back at the past couple of episodes and reflect on the journey of Blacks in movies and television. Make sure to like us, review us, rate us and follow us on instagram!

It's the ROC! Chris and Tyler do a deep dive into the music career of the living rap legend Jay-Z.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks Pod, Chris and Tyler take a look into a list of the top 100 black films up until 2015. We discuss what movies we have seen and what movies we haven't seen as well as talk about if some of the films even deserve to be on the list!