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In The Black Podcast

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The In The Black Podcast is a lighthearted and intelligent look at the news, social issues, and current events that affect Black people across the culture. All from the perspective of 3 Black working class professionals and family men, who are trying to do the right things, and get the right answers. All while trying to make it in time for soccer practice.

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Singer Tank Says Sucking A Penis Two Times Doesn't Make You Gay, CNN Planning An All Black Politics Show, And YouTuber Brandon Cole | ITBP S4E6 25.10.2019 57:18

On this week’s episode; singer/writer Tank believes that men can be sexually intimate with other men and not be gay.  We ask; is there validity to what he’s saying?  CNN seems poised to launch an all Black politics show.  Why now, and can it be successful?  And we are joined by YouTuber and portrait photographer extraordinaire, Brandon Cole, of Brandon Cole Photography.  W...

Sanaa Lathan Not Rushing To Get Married, Where Are All The Black Male Teachers, and Atatiana Jefferson Killed By Fort Worth Police Officer | S4E5 18.10.2019 59:34

On this episode of the In The Black Podcast we discuss why Sanaa Lathan is choosing herself and not choosing marriage. We ask why there is lack of Black male teachers in the United States, and how the group called “Call Me MISTER” is trying to change that. And we discuss how Atatiana Jefferson was shot dead in her home by Dallas Fort Worth police.  What happened?  Why?  And what we...

Why Is Tyler Lockett Still A Virgin, Wesley Snipes Won't Be Part of New Jack City Reboot, And Why Aren't Black People Excited To Vote | ITBP S4E4 11.10.2019 56:40

In this weeks episode we are joined by Carmen Miller of the "Full Circle Podcast" as we talk about; Why in the world is Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver Tyler Lockett still a virgin at 27?  The 90's Classic "New Jack City" is getting a reboot, but why doesn't Wesley Snipes want to be a part of it?  And, a lot of Black people stayed home and didn't vote in 2016.  Are there any candida...

The Conviction of Amber Guyger, What Happens When A Kids Lie Gets Too Big, And NBA Talk w/ 2 Smart Dummies | ITBP S4E3 04.10.2019 1:09:34

In this episode we're joined by Marques and B.Reed from the "2 Smart Dummies Podcast".  They help us to discuss what forgiveness looks like in the aftermath of the Amber Guyger trial.  The 12 year old girl who's bullying story made national news, now admits that she lied about the events.  We try and figure out why.  And we let the "2 Smart Dummies" free to do what they do best...

Beyonce Says Blue Ivy Is An Icon, Tekashi 69 Coming Back To Rap, And When Is PDA Okay | ITBP S4E2 27.09.2019 46:01

In this weeks episode of the ITBP, we tackle what you should do when your partner doesn't like to engage in Public Displays of Affection (PDA).  Beyoncé and Jay-Z are trade marking Blue Ivy's name.  Their reasoning is because she's a cultural icon.  Do we agree?  And after all the antics from the trial of Tekashi 69, we ask can he actually make a safe return back to rap music?...

California Ready To Pay College Athletes, Is The Movie Joker A Movie For Angry White Men, And Kevin Hart's Car Crash | ITBP S4E1 20.09.2019 48:16

We. Are. Back!! It's time to start season 4 of the INCREDIBLE In The Black Podcast, and on this episode we discuss how California is poised to be the first state to allow student athletes to get paid to play. We tackle whether or not the upcoming movie "Joker" is indoctrination material for angry White Males. And after Kevin Hart's recent car crash, we discuss how things have gone from bad to wors...

Conversation With MSNBC-Morgan State's Dr. Jason Johnson, Texas Teen Forced To Color Hair With Marker At School, And How Anxiety Affects Men | ITBP S3E28 23.08.2019 1:14:42

In this season 3 finale we take a listener letter that asks; how far is too far when it comes to school discipline.  We take a look at a recent Wall Street Journal article that tries to explain why anxiety looks and affects men differently than women.  And we're joined by MSNBC political contributor and Morgan State Professor, Dr. Jason Johnson to talk about Black #Masculinity in the era...

Jay-Z Teams Up With The NFL, Judge Saves Immigrant From ICE Arrest, And Should You Shoot Your Shot In The Workplace | ITBP S3E27 16.08.2019 58:15

In this episode, the fellas get an interesting letter from a listener who's having a hard time deciding whether or not he should "shoot his shot" at work.  They ask: "Is judicial activism the way to go in this era of Trump, immigration, and border security?"  And they break down the interesting dynamics of the recent partnership between Jay-Z's Roc Nation and the NFL.  All that and...

Should You Wait 90 Days To Have Sex When Dating and Dr. Lawrence Drake's Book Color Him Father A Story About Loss And Black Fatherhood | ITBP S3E23 17.06.2019 51:22

In this episode "Big O" and HUSL (Rick) discuss if it's a good idea to put a 90 day moratorium on sex when dating.  And right in time for Father's Day they're joined by Psychologist and Author, Dr. Lawrence Drake to discuss his new book "Color Him Father".  He describes his journey grieving the loss of his daughter, and how that journey has spawned a movement to strengthen and uplift Bla...

Hannah Payne Will Go To Trial For The Killing Of Kenneth Herring, Kamala Harris And Elizabeth Warren Are Getting No Attention, And The NBA Finals - Warriors Vs. Raptors | ITBP S3E22 31.05.2019 1:08:37

In this episode the fellas are joined by Dr. Tunde Akinyeke (@taut_7) of the N.W.A. Podcast as we discuss the recent murder case of 62yo Kenneth Herring by Hannah Payne in Georgia.  They discuss why it appears that no one is giving Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren any attention, despite the crowded Democratic presidential field.  And with the NBA Finals starting, we talk about how insu...

D.L. Hughley Makes Us Think About How We Talk To Our Children, Robert Smith Gives Morehouse 2019 Grads A Gift, And Was Season 8 of Game of Thrones That Bad | ITBP S3E21 27.05.2019 1:08:29

In this episode Big O and HUSL talk about an emotional and intimate exchange between D.L. Hughley and his son Kyle, who as Autism.  They discuss how Robert F. Smith is paying off all the loans for the 2019 graduating class at Morehouse, and how it's changed the game for commencement speakers everywhere.  And with 8 seasons in the can, and a questionable series finale, we discuss the conc...

Ayesha Curry Isn't Getting Any Male Attention, Minneapolis Charges Ex-Cop Mohamed Noor With Murder, and What If Donald Trump Refuses To Step After 2020 Loss | ITBP S3E20 10.05.2019 1:16:24

This week we're joined by the amazing Dru Ealons, and she helps us take a look at the case of Ex-Cop Mohamed Noor, and ask why Minneapolis appears to have a double standard when it comes to charging and convicting police that kill unarmed citizens.  Nancy Pelosi is scared that Donald Trump could refuse to step down as President after a 2020 loss.  We discuss how possible that is.  A...

Yankees Stop Playing Kate Smith, Losing Director John Singleton, What It's Like To Be A Black Cosplayer, And Game of Thrones Ep3 "The Long Night" | ITBP S3E19 03.05.2019 1:32:11

In this episode the ITBP the fellas discuss why the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Yankees decided to cut Kate Smith.  In light of the death of Director John Singleton, they talk about his most impactful movies.  Big O is joined by Anita Riggs (Tranquil Ashes) and Dana Holmes (NYCPlayboy78) to discuss what it means to be a Black Cosplayer.  And of course after an INCREDIBLE ep...

Game of Thrones Season 8 and Notre Dame Cathedral _ ITBP S3E18 19.04.2019 1:02:36

In this episode we are joined by comedian extraordinaire Haywood Turnipseed, and host of the Shiznit Podcast Dino Red to discuss the recent fire at the Cathedral Notre Dame.  And with the release of the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones just kicking off, we discuss thrones and ask what character gets the award for biggest dummy.  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intellig...

Jordan Peele Doesn't Want Male White Leads, Ebony Magazine And Colorism, And Joe Biden and Omari Hardwick Getting Too Touchy _ ITBP S3E16 04.04.2019 55:40

We're back with another INCREDIBLE episode of the In The Black Podcast. This time we're joined by head of African American studies at Georgetown University Dr. Robert Patterson . He helps us to discuss why #JordanPeele doesn't want any White male leads in his movies. We discuss colorism and sexism in Black media. And with "Uncle" Joe Biden and Omari getting to touchy feely recent, we ask the quest...

Liam Neeson's Hate, Ralph Northam's Blackface Problem, and 21 Savage May Get Deported 08.02.2019 53:00

We're back for another episode of the ITBP. In this show we talk about #LiamNeeson hateful past. We talk about Ralph Northam and ask: "What da hell is going on in Va Politics?" And discuss if #21Savage is gonna get deported before the #Grammys . Make sure that you check it out, , comment, and share. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black!!