LTABM Podcast

Letter To A Black Man Podcast

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Letter To A Black Man is a thought-provoking podcast created to center the real, lived experiences of Black men. It explores the challenges we face, the growth we pursue, and the victories we rarely pause to celebrate. Hosted by B. Vernardo, the show dives into conversations around faith, family, mental health, relationships, identity, and culture. These are not surface-level talks. They are honest, reflective, and sometimes uncomfortable, because that’s where healing and growth actually begin.

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The Father I Needed, The Man I’m Becoming 22.06.2026 1:09:46

What happens when the father you needed wasn’t the father you had? On this special Father’s Day episode of Letter To A Black Man, host B. Vernardo sits down with Jarvus Jones for a raw and honest conversation about fatherhood, identity, healing, and manhood. Together, we explore the impact fathers have on our lives, whether they were present, absent, struggling, or doing the best they could with w...

Watching Black Men Self-Destruct ft. Deana Drake 18.03.2026 1:01:13

What happens when the people who love Black men the most are forced to watch them slowly self-destruct? In this powerful episode of Letter To A Black Man, we open an honest and necessary conversation about the quiet pain many people witness but rarely talk about, watching a Black man spiral while feeling powerless to stop it. This time, we hear it from a woman's perspective. Nashville native Deana...

The Shift Black Men Avoid - Everything Changed 09.02.2026 57:54

Some shifts don't happen because they're hard. They happen because we avoid them. This episode of Letter To A Black Man, I'm sitting down with Lance Richardson, aka Mr. Rich, for a real conversation about the moment everything changed. No shortcuts. No motivational fluff. Just honesty about accountability, discipline, identity, and what it really costs Black men to become whole. Lance Richardson (...

Built Through Pressure - The Weight of Becoming 02.02.2026 50:16

On this episode I have the opportunity to catch up with an old friend. He just released his memoir & before his book tour, we are talking all things BECOMING! Jamal’s story is one of resilience, faith, and becoming. Raised on Chicago’s South Side and later relocating to Montgomery, Alabama, his life took an unexpected turn in his late teens, challenging him to confront fear, stigma, and uncert...

Mental Health Check-In, Healing Starts Now 16.01.2026 1:03:51

I’m sitting down with my brother Rashad Young, Educator, Author, Podcast Host, and Therapist in Training, for an unfiltered conversation about everything 2025 tested us with and how Black men can move into 2026 protecting our peace, our minds, and our future. This isn’t surface level talk. We’re getting into accountability, emotional wellness, and what it really looks like to build a healthier min...