Old Black Men Sittin’ on the Porch Talkin’ Shit

Recently, we at Old Black Men Sittin' on the Porch Talkin' Shit hosted a special tribute evening bringing together family, friends, and colleagues to honor and celebrate three of our living legends: Garrett Morris, Earl Billings, and Harold Sylvester. Look for an episode showcasing the full celebration soon. Until then, we're excited to share this video tribute created for Garrett that captures so...

Ever have to push your car home instead of getting behind the wheel after a wild night out? Seasoned actor Earl Billings gives us a hilarious peek into his life filled with Hollywood tales, from the glitz of lucrative commercials to the “comedy” of his multiple marriages. Earl shares the realities of getting older with grace and humor, recounting stories that could make anyone laugh through the up...

When Garrett joked about wanting to be an OB-GYN, we knew we were in for a fun-filled episode. In this lively episode, longtime friends Garrett Morris, Harold Sylvester, Terence Rosemore, Earl Billings and Tribal Connections team engage in unfiltered banter marked by playful insults and camaraderie. Picture this: three friends staring wistfully at a box of donuts, pondering diabetes management whi...

What do you get when you mix birthday celebrations, technological mishaps, and a sprinkle of nostalgia? A riotous episode filled with laughter and a touch of chaos! Join us as we celebrate Garrett's birthday, February 1st, complete with jokes about his age that suggest he might have once played fetch with a T-Rex! Ever had one of those days where you're convinced your tech is plotting against you?...

Education emerges as a beacon of hope amidst family challenges, with cherished memories of schools like Booker T. and Dillard. Terence Rosemore recounts his return to academia after 30 years, fulfilling a promise to his late mother. These tales of determination and resilience serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of perseverance and the quest for personal growth. Black History Month Dr. Mart...

Join us on the Porch for an intimate conversation with Saturday Night Live legend Garrett Morris as he candidly reveals how a powerful Hollywood manager derailed his post-SNL career opportunities. The episode opens with Harold Sylvester drawing laughs with his comparison to basketball icon Bill Russell. Then we highlight the incredible achievements of Carmen Jones, whose remarkable skills and disc...

Experience the heart-pounding moment when the Tulane basketball team's routine flight transformed into a high-stakes adventure at 30,000 feet? We share these nail-biting moments alongside the downright hilarious antics of nose tackle, Keith, who found his own creative way to cope with fear. Tune in for tales of adrenaline, fear, and the unexpected humor that emerges when we’re all in it together....

From armed dad jokes to unconventional dating tests, this episode dives into the wild world of parenting, identity and love in a diverse world. We kick off with Harold's unforgettable shotgun-toting encounter with his daughter's date, and Carmen's unique screening process - making her son's dates watch "Roots" with her, a comical twist to cultural education. Drawing from our own experiences in col...

A candid and hilarious conversation with Harold Sylvester, Garrett Morris, Terence Rosemore and Carmen Jones exploring personal stories, LA wildfires, entertainment industry insights, basketball and cat. Also on Apple Podcast and Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tribalconnections.substack.com

Top comedians sitting around having a good time breaking each other up. Ever wonder what it’s like to have a front row seat to what we call Sittin’ on the Porch Talkin’ Shit with world class comedians?” Well I had the opportunity to sit in with Garrett Morris, Harold Sylvester, Earl Billings, Terence Rosemore and C. L. Taylor some very funny twelve letter MF’s. Today we introduce two new members o...