Black & Intellectualish

MP and Tee Chin begin this episode with some lighter topics - catching up and recapping the Grammys. Specifically, they discuss Cowboy Carter and how particular kinds of critiques undermine Black success. They also balk at a new single from Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red. Finally, the pair talk about the chaos of the first few weeks of 47's presidency and how to avoid despair in these times.

In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss Black men voting for Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election and ever-evolving dark allegations confronting Diddy.

In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss Shannon Sharpe's recent viral moment and what it might signal to us about how masculinity is performed in our culture. Next, the conversation moves to the recent presidential debate between V.P. Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. The episode wraps up by discuss a viral moment from the debate - Trump's decision to spread a racist lie ab...

We're back! After a summer hiatus, MP and Tee Chin return to talk about the Democratic National Convention versus the Republican National Convention, whether or not there is such a thing as "the Black vote," and much more! Kick off Season 3 with us by sharing this episode with a friend!

In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss the recent leak of hotel security footage showing Diddy's abuse of former girlfriend and Bad Boy artist Cassie. What would it look like for us to "be open to believing victims the first time," as Cassie suggests? We also break down Dr. Michael Eric Dyson's recent defense of Drake against allegations of being a culture vulture and cultural...

In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss the pro-Palestine protests sweeping the nation’s college campuses. They also discuss Amanda Seales’ Club Shay Shay interview and the debate around her likability. The duo spends the rest of the podcast discussing the Drake versus Kendrick Lamar beef. Who won, and more importantly, does it change how we see Drake?

What's beef? In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss the recent rap beef involving Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole. Specifically, the pair debate J. Cole's apology and retraction. Is that hip-hop? Can an artist at the upper echelon of rap refuse to compete with friends for the sake of his mental health and still be considered one of the greatest emcees? Is it fair to call hip-hop a spo...

In this episode, MP and Tee Chin talk about the recent war on DEI and the ways in which inflammatory online conversation can distract from the harmful legislation being passed across the country. Next, we dive into the Diddy debacle - covering the recent civil suits that culminated in a raid by the feds this past week. Finally, we talk about Cowboy Carter, giving our thoughts on both the album as...

In this episode, we discuss ReesaTeesa's marriage horror story. The 50+ part TikTok series took the internet by storm, so we had to share our perspective. We also discuss the state of Black history in America and share a Black history fact that we learned WAY too late.

Welcome to the (almost) lost episode! MP and Tee Chin are back. In this episode, the duo share diverging beliefs on the Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj feud. Are there rules to a rap battle? How does positionality impact our opinions? We wrap the episode by chatting about the seemingly manufactured competition between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. Instagram: @blackintellectualish TikTok: @black.in...

Happy New Year! In this episode, Tee Chin and MP catch up on the current events and pop culture happenings they missed during their break. They chat about Katt Williams, Jonathan Majors, Taraji P. Henson, Claudine Gay, and more. We also preview what we hope will be an ongoing conversation this year as we march closer to the 2024 presidential election.

In this episode, we discuss how to care for yourself in the social media era. In this constantly "on" environment, how can we protect our mental health from the negativity and toxicity that is so readily (and addictively) at our fingertips?

In this episode, we review the album that has everyone talking, Drake's For All the Dogs. After offering our thoughts on Aubrey's latest offering and discussing our favorite songs, we go back in time to discuss Drake's discography and identify our go-to albums and songs from the 6 god. Is this episode all about Drake? Yes, it is.

In this episode, we discuss the Max documentary, BS High, and chat about the difference between the scams perpetrated by institutions and how they are often overlooked to focus on those carried out by individuals. Next, Tee Chin lowkey breaks girl code to talk about online dating and online communities helping to make it a less scary place.

Tell the truth and shame the devil...In this episode, we discuss the lies of Carlee Russell. What do her lies mean for the Black community? Should her indiscretions mean anything for the Black community at all? We also chat about Ron DeSantis's continued attacks on education in the state of Florida. Did Black people learn valuable skills from slavery? Spoiler alert - no. We wrap up by discussi...

Are Juneteenth and July 4th empty performances of freedom? In this episode, we discuss the missed opportunity to have Juneteenth serve as a form of reparation for Black folks. We also break down the recent Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action in higher education admissions. We wrap things up on a positive note by sharing a few recommendations for freedom songs that get us going.

🎙️ Is this thing on? It's been a while, but WE ARE BACK! In this episode, we discuss where we've been for the past *cough* year and what will be different in Season 2 of the podcast. Then we give our intellectual•ish thoughts on Donald Glover's Swarm and Jonathan Major's rumored relationship with Meagan Good. Spoiler alert, we're big fans of one and big haters of the other.

We kick off this new season of Black & Intellectualish with our reactions to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. While this relief is undoubtedly good news for those with student loan debt, we share our thoughts on why the policy doesn't go far enough. We wrap up by discussing the fall of FN Meka, the racially ambiguous virtual rapper who was dropped from Capitol Records this...

In Episode 39, we start by discussing what brings us light during these dark times. With so much negativity in the world, we thought we should share the relics in popular culture and social media that give us joy. We also chat about Brittney Griner and how intersectionality plays a role in the lack of coverage around her arrest and detainment in Russia. Finally, we wrap up by briefly sharing somet...

The past couple of weeks has been a lot... This week we try to process the constant barrage of trauma we are experiencing. We begin by processing the anti-Blackness of the shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York. Next, we discuss the tragic school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and our failure as a nation to pass meaningful gun control laws. We are gonna need a...

In this episode, we chat about making the most of conferences as academics and professionals. Next, we talk about Harvard's $100M commitment to redress its history of slavery and racism. Finally, we close things out by sharing our intellectual•ish thoughts and hot takes on Netflix's new reality show "Ultimatum." 

We’re back! This episode begins by sharing where we’ve been and why we took an unexpected break. Next, we discuss the smack heard around the world by giving our intellectual-ish perspective on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars. Then we chat about the hearings for President Joe Biden’s SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Finally, we wrap up with a brief no-spoilers chat about B...

In this episode, we chat about what it feels like to speak up as the only Black person in the room. We also talk about the egregious misrepresentations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and speeches by politicians and break down President Joe Biden's decision to compare the impact of MLK's assassination to the murder of George Floyd. We also break down a new bill in Florida that protects white...

Happy New Year, Fam! We are back with a brand new episode of Black & Intellectualish! In this episode, we address the viral comments that have surfaced from the hosts of the Fresh and Fit podcast. Is it a problem if a Black man “prefers” not to date Black women? Is a preference like that inherently misogynoir? Everyone has preferences, right? You don’t want to miss this raw conversation. We al...

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on our goals and resolutions for the year. What did we say we were going to do? We also share some insights from our Spotify Wrapped. In Ph. D. 101, we discuss the different types of faculty positions and their purpose. We spend most of this episode discussing a couple of things from Black Twitter and Instagram that have gone viral - an illustration of a Bl...