Sophisticated Black Man

Welcome to a new season of the Sophisticated Black Man podcast! If you can believe it, this is year 6 of the podcast and I'm hoping to get back on track with topics to talk about that we have yet to discuss. In the season premiere episode, we're talking about lawn care and maintenance. I talk about my history when it comes to lawn care, which includes my mother doing most of the lawn care...

Nearly 9 months later, a familiar voice returns…discussing what’s been going on with life, and what the future holds for him…he asks…will you listen to him again? He hopes you do..

The title of this episode is not a joke. I am stepping away from coaching. I don't want to say I'm retiring or I'm quitting coaching because I don't quit something I love to do. I chose to step away from coaching/was essentially forced to step away from coaching. Both of these factors are explained. I chose to step away from coaching because I want to help raise my newborn son alon...

As a disclaimer, the words spoken in this episode are of my own accord and a right of free speech. With that disclaimer out of the way, today's episode talks about the state of education (specifically public education), how school choice will lead more parents to sending their kids to private school over public school, and why that is beneficial for some. I also provide some personal examples...

In this 2 of 2 doubleheader episode of this week, I April Fools prank you with an episode about lawn care and maintenance and talk about something that has been embedded in the African-American culture and that is of course the cookout. I talk about the origins of the cookout, with its beginnings in the Native American culture and how it lead to a complex relationship between Natives and Black peo...

In this 1 of 2 scheduled doubleheader for this week, we talk about the topic that a lot of you probably weren't thinking about, but wondered about and that is time or the concept of it. Let's be honest, 24 hours in a day isn't enough for most people to do any and all things they want to do. We talk about the origins of time. how your circadian rhythm plays into that effect and why the...

Hey, I know what I said earlier in the year...it's fine, everything is fine. This is just a small taste of what is coming next. This is the short life update as well as the birthday episode to celebrate the SBM's 29th birthday and a job posting for those who have experience in audio/video editing. If you're interested, please send me an email with resume @jamarburke44@gmail.com. Venmo...

In this first episode of the new year and first episode of this series, I explore more of the nerdier side of things and that is comic books. We've all heard Captain America, Iron Man, Spiderman, Superman, etc. But what about Lion Man? Ace Harlem? Lobo? Luke Cage, Black Panther? Spawn? These are just some of the most influential black comic book characters that we in the black community have c...

To keep it short, thank you all for listening to and sticking with the podcast this year. With your support, we can make this podcast the best one in 2024. Enjoy :)

In this year's SBM Holiday Special, I go over my Top 5 favorite Black Christmas Movies. This list, I feel like, is a list that most of the African-American community can agree on as well as some of those in the Caucasian community as well. Some movies were left off, (not intentionally of course), 2 were honorable mentions and 1 got dragged through the mud because of how not funny it is (you kn...

In this second episode of a two episode doubleheader, I tackle the hottest political news stories in the news cycle, and no I'm not talking about the dumpster fire that is American politics. I'm talking about the current conflicts having in the Middle East and in Eastern Europe, in the former Eastern Bloc: The Ukraine-Russo conflict/war and the Israel-Hamas conflict/war. I talk about the f...

In this return episode, I give an update on how my life has been going since the last time an episode came out (last one was June 6 of this year), so it's been quite some time, but we are mos definitely back. I talk about getting married, becoming a coach, new place of employment, and of course starting a family. Like Wayne said, Sorry 4 the Wait! Please enjoy this life update!

In this week's episode, I talk about a topic that I am surprised no one thought about telling me to talk about from the beginning. What is considered the body's true life force (outside of water), what gives the body its soul, its energy. I'm, of course, talking about FOOD. This episode talks about every part of the world and the cultures it has blessed us with, the origin of Soul Food...

In this "controversial" episode, I go over the top two most racist films ever made in the history of film. This topic was inspired by a dinner conversation about Disney and how blatantly racist Disney was in the 20th Century. THUS, this episode was born and I talk about four films that have been deemed by historians as being some of the most controversial films made in terms of stereotyp...

Hello my faithful listeners. Guess who's back? Back again. Unfortunately it is not Shady, but instead it's me! Your favorite SBM aka the Sophisticated Black Man. After a very long (almost 6 months, yeesh) hiatus, the SBM Podcast is back and in a new and hopefully enjoyable segment! That's right, I have now added in video podcasts as a part of my new format (although this is only curren...

In this 2nd episode of a 3 headed tripleheader of episode releases, I talk about conventions, concerts, and festivals...and there isn't much discussion there in terms of it. Whether it's EDM festivals, Ren faires, or the conventions of the world (including Comic-Con, Dragon-Con, etc.), White folk have that category locked up...for now. The Black community has started to host their versions of said...

As explained in the segment title, life is good ya know? I talk about what's been going here lately in the life of the of the Sophisticated Black Man (talking about me of course).

It is officially Election Day here in the United States and its territories (that means you Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico). It's your God given (not really God given) right to vote (or not to vote). My PSA is very simple for both those who live in the state of South Carolina, and for the rest of the country: GO VOTE (don't, really doesn't matter to me.) But don't start complaining about is...

In this second episode of the episode of this episode doubleheader, I talk about the Big 3 of social dating applications in society today: Tinder (the bot infested/hookup app), Bumble (the more friendlier copycat where women make the first move), and Hinge (the most user friendly app) and its predecessors, Kik and Plenty o Fish and how dating apps have lead most people to become more anti-social w...

In this first episode of an episode doubleheader, we talk about animals and how human beings managed to successful domesticate most of the animals on the planet. While some have more successful (such as cats and dogs), others have not been as successful (looking at you crocs and gators). Plus, I go over my experience with animals, talk about my past doggos and my future doggos I would like and bre...

In this second episode of an episode doubleheader, I'm starting a new series, called the Mental Health Checkup. This is a series that will be focusing on, highlighting and bringing more awareness to talking about mental health, not just in May, but every month as well. This is where anyone, myself or any guests, can talk about how their mental health has been going or if they're just looking for a...

In this first episode back from a long and unexpected hiatus, I go over two topics that not a lot of the Black Community talk about and that is going on health journeys, fixing your physical, mental, and emotional health. We also discuss how health insurance helps pays for said health journeys.. or how it doesn't always pay for health journeys. Most of what we can do to change our lifestyles invol...

In this week's episode, I talk about one of the busiest times of the year for those in love and for once I am not referring to Valentine's Day. I'm talking about wedding season! Apparently, from March to late May, early June is prime wedding season and this episode is in reverse for the first time ever on this podcast. I talk about my wedding experiences first, from all 4 weddings I've attended in...

In this first ever Easter special, I talk about the rich history and tradition of Easter and Passover. Surprisingly, there are many different variations on how to celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and more interestingly, when to celebrate it. I also ask the question we've all been thinking about...what the hell does a bunny and eggs have to do with the Resurrection of our...

In this first bonus episode of the season, I talk about vivid dreams and nightmares. I go over the causes of vivid dreams and nightmares, what factors contribute to my vivid dreams and then I tell you guys about my recent dreams (please don't judge me). Enjoy