In The Black Podcast

In this week’s episode we discuss the recent decision by HBO Max to remove the movie “classic” “Gone With The Wind” from their streaming libraries, as the company tries to create a disclaimer for future airings of the film. Some of our favorite White celebrities have joined together to release a PSA called #iTakeResponsibility ( itakeresponsibility.org ). How affective will this be? And we get a B...

In this week’s episode we discuss New Orleans Saint’s QB, Drew Brees, recent comments about kneeling for the national anthem.  We talk about how the three remaining officers involved in the murder of George Floyd have been charged, as well as having “the talk” with your children about police interactions and anti-blackness.  And we are joined by defense attorney Michael Campbell who help...

In this week’s episode we discuss the officer involved murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis MN, and how this incident is affecting major cities around the nation. After video arose of a White woman (Amy Cooper) needlessly calling the police on a Black man (Christian Cooper) she has since been fired from her job, and has begun getting death threats. We ask does the punishment fit the crime. And we...

In this week's episode we discuss how actress Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) and her husband plead guilty to bribery in the college admissions scandal.  We tackle how the largest county in Ohio has designated racism as a public health crisis.  And we discuss how the NFL's recent proposals to fix the "Rooney Rule" could be worse than the original problem.  All that and much more. Informe...

In this week’s episode we ask should dating have its own budget in your expenses? We talk about rapper Lil Boosie getting prostitutes to have sex with his 13yo son, and how sexual encounters like this can lead to trauma in Black boys. And we are joined by actor, writer, and producer Richard Scott. He helps us to brake down what COVID-19 means for both Movies and TV, and what the landscape will loo...

In this edition of the In The Black Podcast's Black Light we have a panel discussion about the events surrounding the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a local Georgia man who was shot and killed after being followed by two armed White men (Gregory and Trevor McMichael). We also discuss how the system failed to arrest or bring these 2 men to justice for 3 months. All that and much more. Informed. Intellige...

In this week’s episode we are joined by the homie Vernon Blanson @iopine11, as we discuss the recent comments by Diddy. Why is he holding his vote hostage, and does it make sense? We talk about the health impacts that COVID-19 has had on the Black community, and what the conversation on getting us better should look like. And we discuss the new Netflix series #BlackAF by creator Kenya Barris. All...

In this week's episode we get a letter from a listener that has been forced to reevaluate his life during quarantine. With many families home schooling during quarantine, we discuss how home schooling isn't for the weak. And we tackle why protestors have popped up across the country to fight against social distancing. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black Podcast.

In this episode the fellas tackle a letter from a listener who asks; "Why aren't churches social distancing during this pandemic?" We ask can the term "Karen" really be seen as a slur? And we take a look at the impact the coronavirus has had on the African American community and try to break down why Black communities are suffering the most. All that and much more Informed. Intelligent. In The Bla...

In this week’s episode we respond to a listener message asking “How Are You Preparing For A Trump Reelection?”. We ask; are we that desperate for basketball that we’re willing to watch NBA players playing in a NBA 2k tournament? And we are joined later in the show by life coach and author of “Good White Racist”, Kerry Connelly. We discuss her recent tries to help us understand what a ‘good white r...

In this week’s episode we discuss the rise of attacks on Asian Americans and how Letitia James, District Attorney of NY, is fighting for them to get justice. We talk about a recent FBI report that details how some White Supremacist groups are attempting to weaponize the Coronavirus against minorities. And a listener writes in saying that the quarantine from the coronavirus is putting a strain on t...

In this weeks episode we are joined by Dr. Tunde Akinyeke, as he helps us to tackle Andrew Gillum and his recent incident in a South Beach Hotel. We ask why is Linda Fairstein attempting to sue Netflix and Ava DuVernay, and can she win?  And we get doctor Akinyeke’s help in understanding what the Corona virus is (COVID-19) whether or not we should be scared, and what to possible expect going...

In this weeks episode, Big O, El, and Krush are back to put an end to an interesting Black History Month. This week we get an interesting letter from a listener who has decided to give up sex for lent, but their partner has other plans.  We ask is this a good idea? We take a look at Royce da 5’9s latest work, The Allegory, and discuss where it measures up in his list of works. And things get...

In this weeks episode we are joined by Dr. James Jones, professor of African American studies at Prairie View University. He helps to discuss why Black athletes feel compelled to separate themselves from their Blackness to be seen as marketable. We argue the benefits of discussing racism over dinner, and whether the whole experience is worth $2500. And with Mayor Mike Bloomberg making his debate s...

In this weeks episode we are joined by Bree Nachelle (@baronessbree) host of the Fabulous Fuckery podcast. She helps us to discuss Dwayne Wade, and his son’s transgender transition. We discuss the recently unearthed comments about Stop and Frisk from former Mayor of NYC Michael Bloomberg. And the Baroness tries to help us understand what life is like after divorce. All that and much more. Informed...

In this week’s episode, we are joined by the INCREDIBLE Danielle Johnson aka Ms. Hot Sauce (Henny And Hotwings Podcast). She talks to us about her latest venture, Spark Radio, Boston's first radio station owned and operated by a Black woman.   We dive into the recent 1-on-1 interview between Gayle King and Lisa Leslie. We dive into why Pastor Troy dislikes Little Nas X, Hollywood, and th...

In this week’s episode, we discuss the recent comments made by Terry Crews about his and Gabrielle Union’s time on America’s Got Talent, and the backlash he’s received. We have an emotional and cathartic conversation about the untimely and tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. And we talk about dealing with losing a loved one, what that process may look like, and how Black men deal with it. Al...

In this weeks episode, we are joined by educator, author, and creator extraordinaire Rashid Darden. He joins us to talk about the pitfalls that come with being Black in a predominantly White work space. We discuss the recent video of former NBA star Delonte West, his encounter with the police, and what role the NBA has in helping him address his mental health issues. And we tackle what mental heal...

The Incredible In The Black Podcast is back for our first episode of 2020. In this weeks episode, the dust up between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the Royal family caused a listener to write us a letter asking; “When your mom and your wife are beefing, whose side should take?” We talk about Ghana and “The Year of Return” and how the country opened their doors to the Black diaspora to fulfill a...

In this week’s episode of the In The Black Podcast we finish off 2019 in true ITBP fashion. We answer a Black Box Letter from a listener that asks; what she needs to do to get her husbands sex drive back going. We discuss the recent increase in suicide amongst Black youth in the United States. And we tackle artist DaBaby, his recent interview on Angela Yee’s “Lip Service”, and how the molestation...

In this weeks episode we are joined by TJ, the bzarhodgpodg , and host of the Bzarhodgpodg-cast. We discuss the impeachment of Donald Trump, its historic natured, and what we as Black people should be doing next. We talk about Orlando Jones’ recent claim that racism was the reason for his firing from the hit STARZ show, American Gods. And we discuss why Black men have a fear of being affectionate...

In this week’s episode we are joined by Vernon Blanson of the “University College” podcast. He helps us to discuss the difficulties of preparing young Black boys for the world. Artist Lizzo twerks and shakes everything she’s got at a recent Lakers game. We ask was it fair or foul. And in keeping with the spirit of the season, we ask what was the most unique or worst Christmas gift we’ve ever gotte...

In this weeks episode we ask why former governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick is joining the already crowded democratic field of presidential candidates, and how come Cory Booker and Kamala Harris don’t have the juice with Black voters? We take a look at Byron Allen’s battle with Comcast and try to understand why P. Diddy is all of a sudden speaking up. And after his first tryout in over 3 years...

In this weeks episode we discuss the backlash that rapper T.I. is getting for his recent comments about taking his daughter to the gynecologist to have her hymen checked. We ask, what is Popeye’s putting in their chicken sandwiches, and is it good enough to stab someone over?? And just in time for Veterans Day we discuss the joys, the pitfalls, and the memories of military life. All that and much...

In this week’s episode we get a Black Box letter from a listener that’s expecting his first child, and he’s terrified. So we examine the role that fear plays in Black fatherhood. We also try and make sense of Kirk Franklin’s recent “Personal Boycott” of the Dove Awards. How affective can it be? And we ask why are some White Americans afraid of even having the discussion about reparations? We discu...