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Diary of a Mad Black Man

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Diary of a Mad Black Man is a mental health podcast hosted by Gio The PodFather, equal parts personal diary and honest conversation, documenting one Black man's real-time journey through mental health challenges since 2019. Solo diary entries recorded from the car, the couch, and the hard moments sit alongside interviews with mental health advocates, therapists, authors, and brothers who get it. Healing in public. Hurting in private. All of it on the record. Some people journal. Gio The PodFather records. Audio only. You have to listen.

Author

@GioThePodFather

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.diaryofamadblackman.com

Latest episode

May 16, 2026

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Episodes

DE 168: Creating Community January 4th 2026 01.02.2026

In this journey, this was an reflection on my journey with creating The Black Podcast Club.

DE 167: A Diary Entry from November 29th 2025 01.02.2026

In this diary entry, it was really me thinking about how I was inspired by my community. Big shout out to Walt from Boss Locs.

DE 166: We doing this - November 13th, 2025 01.02.2026

In this diary entry, I am making the decision to take my creative abilities to a new level. Instead of worrying about whats can go wrong, I focus on the moment and peace within that.

DE 165: 1 month after meeting my Mendable Family November 11th, 2025 01.02.2026

In October, I attended the first ever mendable conference in Atlanta Georgia. It was great to meet everyone I had been talking to for over 5 years.

DE 164: Imposter Syndrome on October 27th, 2025 01.02.2026

in this diary entry, I unpack imposter syndrome and how it has hindered my growth as a creative. Its also about how I have a love hate relationship with podcasting. Wanting to stop but not wanting to let it go.

DE 163: 6 years after October 6th, 2019 01.02.2026

In this diary entry, I relect on a near death experience I had in October 2019, the catalyst for starting this podcast.

DE 162: Sophomore PodAlbum Remastered- Season 10 Premier Part 2 01.02.2026

This is part 2 of season 10 premier, and the send half of the first diary entry on my sophomore pod album

DE 161: Sophomore PodAlbum Remastered- Season 10 Premier Part 1 01.02.2026

This is the beginning of my sophomore podalbum. a collection of podcasts from the past 2 plus years all released on the same day.

DE 160: An Introduction to the Studio Vibes - October 13th 2025 20.01.2026

A more in-depth look into my current reality, out here continuing to live, love, learn, and podcast. The day of this diary entry release, marks one month. before my 36th birthday. A milestone I once couldn't fathom.

DE 159: A New Diary Part 2 - September 30th,2025 18.01.2026

This is part 2 of starting to podcast again with the intent to release some episodes.

DE 158: A New Diary Entry Part 1 - September 30, 2025 18.01.2026

In this diary entry, i made the decision to start podcasting again. I started recording this with the intent similar to when I started. I just wanted to share my story. Basically, its all about me, what I want and how I want to move.

DE 156: History of Diary of a Mad Black Man 17.01.2026

This diary entry is on the history of this podcast.

DE 159: The Art of Letting Go January 16th 2025 16.01.2026

I recorded this diary entry today. Im no longer waiting, I want this out NOW! So here it is! Its really me reflecting on the art of letting go...

DE 155: Catching up with. my PodCousin MARKIA! - Fall 2024 16.01.2026

I FINALLY got the chance to have this amazing human being on my podcast! We met on clubhouse during the pandemic. She was still in the army, stationed in Germany during the time. Every since then, we been locked in! After listening to this, you'll know why MARKIA aka THE MONEY Plug is my GIRRLL!!!!

DE 154: End of Chapter 33 - January 2024 16.01.2026

This diary entry was recorded in January of 2024. I was reflecting on turning 34 and what the year of 33 was for me.

DE 153: You Missed me? 16.01.2026

The PODFather is BACK! I never really went anywhere but this is the trailer for the new season! Season 10!

DE 136: Grieving the End of Friendship 13.01.2026

I recorded this episode 3 days after my birthday. I had been recording daily diary entries of me just unpacking my thoughts and this is one of the earlier entries. In this diary entry, I recognize a friend & our friendship no longer existed in the capacity it once did. I grieved the loss of a really good friend, someone I trusted, loved, confided in, and found real friendship with.  I will alw...

DE 132: The Other Side of Suicide Ideation 13.01.2026

The other side of Suicide Ideation is a intimate and transparent episode. Shout out the @realdepressionproject for being an inspiration to me and helping me in moments I needed it most. Diaryofamadblackman.com

DE 131: Let's Smoke a Blunt while I tell you why I Admire Cardi B 13.01.2026

In this diary entry, I rolled up to tell you a story. You can find inspiration, motivation and encouragement from many different places in todays world. I found refuge is a ratchet, regular, degular schmedular girl from the bronx instagram who helped laugh when I was depressed, smile when I was down, and helped me to be true to myself by seeing her be so authentic with who she is. This diary entry...

DE 155: Podcasting from Birmingham - August 14th, 2024 28.12.2025

I took 3 months of FMLA from my job in Chicago. I spent this tine living with my podsister in Birmingham AL. This is one of the diary entries from this time.

DE 152: The Last Diary Entry... 02.10.2022

Cheers to 3 years of podcasting. This has been a journey that I feel so many emotions about ending. I found hope, lost hope and found it again over the past 3 years. In this moment, I still do not have it all together, and honestly, I am not sure if I ever will. However, I am glad that I was able to tell my story. I just hope someone else finds the ability to overcome and find a way to live with t...

DE 151: A Conversation with my Grandmother 02.10.2022

In this diary entry, I was able to have a conversation with my grandmother, my Dads mom to talk about her life, my Dad and family. Not much else I can say here, you just have to listen.

DE 150: A Open Podcast to my Mom 23.08.2022

Just what the title says. No description needed. I love you Mom, xoxo

DE 148: 4 Your Ears Only Featuring My Cousin [Part 3 22.08.2022

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer.

DE 147: 4 Your Ears Only Featuring My Cousin [Part 2] 22.08.2022

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer.

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