Diary of a Mad Black Man

In this diary entry, I sit down with one of my really good friends of over 6 years. A very honest and candid diary entry all about friendships and adulting.  In the Friendship & Adulting Series, I have friends of mine on the podcast to talk about our friendship, how we maintain a healthy balance between remaining friends and adulting. Hopefully these episodes will inspire you to have heal...

This diary entry is another episode of the International Blackness Series. Centered on the black experience, this series purpose is to share experiences of being black around the world. The goal is to bring a global perspective to what it means to be black and celebrate the diversity of blackness around the world. - Monique is a Mom, wife, teacher, consultant, speaker, executive communications coa...

This diary entry is the first episode of the International Blackness Series. Centered on the black experience, this series purpose is to share experiences of being black around the world. The goal is to bring a global perspective to what it means to be black and celebrate the diversity of blackness around the world. From Nigeria, West Africa, Connie is a passionate, driven lady that loves God and...

In this diary entry, I have @KenMobo, fashion content creator and mogul sharing this diary entry with me. I met Ken through the Big BAD TRIPLE B community, Building Better Brands. Since then, we have had many brainstorming and building session together and I am excited to share this episode with you all. Ken is originally from the Philippines but is currently based in New Jersey. He has a good sen...

In this diary entry, I had the privilege of being joined by Jewel with Gem! A lot is unpacked in this diary entry and this is only the beginning of many more collaborations to come! From Her life growing up in New York City, to being a revolutionary, unapologetic black queer woman healer, nothing was off limits in this episode. Thank you Jewel for being part of this podcast! Thank you to my close...

In this diary entry, I invite Andy on the podcast to do a part 2 of WTF! Me and Andy connected in the podcast world and created an episode together WTF Ep 189 on Real Men Feel, towards to beginning of June.  Prior to that, we were on a panel together to discuss being black in America but - Andy is a white man. However, as I've grown to know him, I have found him to be an ally in this movement...

What's Up World! I felt obligated to give a quick update to my listeners. This is an episode about some of the things happening behind the scenes with my life, my business, and podcasting! Hope you enjoy it like every other episode! This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Instagram + Face...

HEY WENDY! lol (I know you're reading this) Welcome to another great episode of Diary of a Mad Black Man. This diary entry is episode 2 of the friendship and adulting series. Wendy, who at the time of this recording, was my friend living in The Netherlands! We met through a group chat for The Roommates podcast. Through this group chat, and by the grace of God, we have built a bond that transcends...

Welcome to another great diary entry! This is the first episode of the friendship & adulting series. In this series, I have friends of mine on the podcast to talk about our friendship, how we maintain a healthy balance between remaining friends and adulting. Friendship, let alone true friendship is hard to come by, especially as adults. The premise of this series is to discover the meaning of...

This episode is part of the Black Mental Health and Wellness series to end the stigma of mental health in the black community. In this diary entry, I had the pleasure to be joined by Malik, author of Course 28: A Memoir of Mental Health. I feel honored to speak with another black man about the challenges we have faced with our mental health. I was deeply inspired by Malik and his story. It confirm...

In this weeks diary entry, I had the pleasure of being joined by KB, host of Along on the Couch Podcast. This episode is part of the Black Mental Health and Wellness series, focused on having conversations about mental health and the black community, to end the stigma that plagues our community. We take a step further and also discuss social justice and pop culture. two It was very refreshing to h...

The Finale (Maybe) episode of this series, I quit teaching. I have been sitting on this episode for some time now and I believe now is the time to release it. I have a special guest in this episode who was a teacher with me in the same building. I hope this episode brings some encouragement to the teachers who are still on the battle field. Please take care of yourself first. I can speak for mysel...

I miss you Mommy. This episode is dedicated to you. A small token of my love I will always have. Grand opening day of The Black Podcast Club happend on your birthday! It was one of the most memorable days ever and I am certain you are proud. I love you dearly. Thank you to everyone who listens to this episode. It do become emotional at one point during this recording but the beauty of this is - I...

A conversation with a police officer was recorded in May of 2020. At the height of civil unrest, I sat down to have a candid conversation with a black male police officer. Speaking about racial injustice and police brutality is difficult for me personally yet I am thankful to my guest for making this a easier than I expected.  Instagram + Facebook: @DIARYOFAMBM  Email: blake@theblackpodc...

**Here is Part 2! Be sure you check out Part 1 of this episode for the full understanding.* In this weeks diary entry, it is coming in two parts. A teacher friend in Florida went though this experience of having a student bring a gun in the building. By the grace of God, no one was hurt and it ended peacefully. With the current climate, I sat on this episode for a couple months. I believe now is t...

In this weeks diary entry, it is coming in two parts. A teacher friend in Florida went though this experience of having a student bring a gun in the building. By the grace of God, no one was hurt and it ended peacefully.  With the current climate, I sat on this episode for a couple months. I believe now is the time to release this and my hope is that it sparks healthy dialogue amongst parents...

Wednesday, July 22nd, around 11 o'clock pm, I sat down to record a diary entry about racism and reflect on a recent interview I saw on The Breakfast Club. It prompted me to do some light research and find this article from the New York Times . There no one size fits all answer. One conversation is not enough to unpack racism and white supremacy. Racism and white supremacy run deep into the la...

In this weeks diary entry, I chat with one of the co-founders of Canna Comforts to unpack some of the good things about the hemp and marijuana industry, We discuss how their products help people battling cancer, going through chemotherapy, people with ADD and many other ailments that have an impact on daily life. This company has managed to foster healthy relationships with various state departmen...

Season 3 is HERE!! In this episode, I give an update on what is in store for the future of Diary of a Mad Black Man! Healing while podcasting as the title means a lot to me. I have grown and evolved greatly because of this podcast. Healing while podcasting is something I will continue to do. Sharing my story and my platform with other healers is the motive! And More! Below are some resources I use...

Whats up world! This is the season 3 teaser!  It was supposed to officially drop today. However, I decided to record and release this quick episode for my DAY1 listeners! Hope you like it.  Hope to have you back next week! Season 3 coming August 11th! 

Author of Deserving Mercy, Ludrick Rell C. Cooper, joins me in the final episode of the Podcasting and Collaborating Series. Deserving Mercy is a book about a black college student who is charged with a serious crime while casually hanging out with friends in his dorm. A story I can relate to; one that is important to understand, especially during these trying times. This is the final episode of t...

In this weeks diary entry, I am joined by Sam  and his mother, Gina. Sam is an exceptionally gifted young man who uses his podcast, Autism Rocks and Rolls, to end the stigma of mental  health and raise awareness about autism. I connected with Sam while developing the Podcasting and Collaborating series, and instantly knew I had to speak with him and his Mom! Diagnosed with Autism at an e...

Me and Marco, host of Hear Me Out Podcast connected for the podcasting and collaborating series. The idea initially was to talk solely about podcasting but as we talked off mic, we began to get real and talk about mental health and therapy. In this episode, Marco and I discuss what it is like to be black man in therapy. We talk about our experiences and share our journey. We have become great frie...

From Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Keith Cooper's podcast, Blerd-ish, is a platform for black nerds and creatives. Blerd-ish is a podcast that showcases a love for comics, pop-culture and celebrating the diversity of blackness. I learned a lot from Keith during this episode, especially about the business of podcasting. Your podcast doesn't have to be "THE" business, but it can be way to generate busines...

The Podcasting and Collaborating | Created to connect with other podcasters to learn more about their podcasting journey. Each episode in this series will be extremely beneficial to anyone new to podcasting. Questions like: What mic do you use? What editing software do you use? What platforms or distributors do you use? Why did you start podcasting? What challenges have you encountered? The series...