Sophisticated Black Man

In this week's episode, I talk about the origins of music in black culture, from its early days of hymnals and African folklore songs, often made during slavery times to help runaway slaves find their way to freedom to the 20th Century and introduction of Jazz in the roaring 20s, through the 30s and 40s, and how one man changed the course of music as we know it (meaning he took credit for somethin...

On this second episode of the season, I give a "brief" overview on Black History Month (because it isn't my job to educate you on the importance African-Americans have had on everything in the history of the US) and I talk about why it's celebrated in the shortest month of the calendar year (we get an extra day during Leap Year's, yay!) and not celebrated every month. I then go over why President'...

Welcome to the first episode of the new season/year of the SBM podcast! In this episode, I give a brief life update about what's been going on since the last episode dropped in 2021 (essentially the season finale). I also talk about what's new going forward with the podcast. Thank you guys so much for the support on the previous episode, which garnered 14 views, and the continued support on the po...

In this pre Christmas episode, I talk about the best topic to bring during the Holidays and that of course is Politics! In the white household, it is a topic that can separate the black sheep from the rest of their family and create family tension that lasts for years. In the black household, it's nothing like that, it's quite "normal" for the most part. I talk about the history of politics for Bl...

It's Thanksgiving! On this Turkey Day special, we go over the dark history of the "first" Thanksgiving meal. Based off the book by David Silverman titled "This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving", it breaks down the historical inaccuracies of this Native tribe and its dealings with the Pilgrims and other rival Native tribes and how...

In this (almost) return to form episode, I talk about Black people and something everyone should do now and in the future: Being financially responsible. What I mean by this is coming up with a savings percentage rate that tells you how much to put away from your take home pay and how much to live off your income. The blog post (which was suggested to me by one of my listeners) is called "The Shoc...

It’s another update episode for everyone, talking about what’s been going on and what’s going to happen moving forward for myself and the podcast as well.

In this special, I talk the origins of Veterans Day, which was/is originally known as Armistice Day in other countries, how it originated, and what impact it has had on the world today. Thank you to all those who have served our country and all of those who continue to serve our country. We salute and thank you! 🤞🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸

Hey Everyone, your friendly neighborhood Blackman here! Sorry for that weird guy taking over, but I am back now! This special episode is for everyone out there that has been supporting the show since its inception in March of 2021. You guys have not only been keeping the podcast going. but have been keeping me going as well. 212 plays may not seem like a lot to some people, but it is a lot to me....

Hello friendly listeners, this is Scary J here, bringing you the Scary Hours series finale and thus the end of me :(. In this final episode of the series, we talked about the holiday most associated with the month of October: Halloween! We go over the origins of the holiday, which has its roots in Celtic traditions, how it was molded into Christianity, and how it evolved into becoming all about ca...

Welcome back to Week 3 of Scary Hours. In this episode, I go over two of the most well-known types of scaries: Ghosts and Goblins, not to be confused with the video game series of the same name. I go over the origins of Goblins as well as several different sub-types of them (which there are a few of them). Then I talk about the origins of ghosts, give out some ghost story recommendations, and talk...

Welcome back to this week's Scary Hours. In this very brief episode, I go over the history of Urban Legends and Myths, how long they've been around, from Greek times all the way up to modern day. I also go over different video game Urban Legends, because they are just as scary as other Urban Legends. Watch out for the Candyman and the Slender Man :)

Hello friendly listeners. Your friendly, neighborhood black man isn't here this week and won't be for the foreseeable future. My name is Scary J and I'll be taking over the podcast for the next couple of weeks. Welcome to the SBM's Scary Hours, a series premiering in the month of October and dedicated to everything spooky and scary. In this episode, we talk about the Horror genre from the 1950s th...

Here’s a short, little update about the SBM podcast and the We Da Souf podcast network.

On this return from hiatus episode, we talk about science, mainly outer space and we get schwifty in this one. We talk about space exploration, how I think there should be more POC in STEM programs across the country, specifically in low income neighborhoods, and the biggest scenario ever: what if the aliens did invade? What would we do? How would we respond? Plus, I talk how I am a scientist, and...

In this episode, we get real deep and personal about something else that has been plaguing the Black population: Mental Health. More specifically, the negative stigma that is attached with mental health. Time and time again, black people are often dismissed and forgotten when the subject of mental health is brought up. I talk about how many famous black celebrities and superstars bring up their me...

In this part 1 of a two part series,  we talk about Black Men and education when it comes to the classroom and of course I had to have my Brodie bro, Antwan "Poe" Martin, on to talk about his experience being a young black male educator in the North, which is vastly different than how it is to be a young black male educator in the South. We talk about programs to help get more black men into...

In this episode, we discuss another favorite topic of mine and that is guns! Sorry, "firearms", same thing. We talk about the limitations put in place for African-Americans to even own a gun, much less be aloud to use and why gun laws today are historically and inherently racist to Black people. Plus, I talk about my experience with firearms and how shifted the movement from anti-gun to gun-friend...

On this episode, I talk about and give a (very) brief history on the 5 main religions/lifestyles and compare them to each other in similarity and discuss the differences between imperialism and religious imperialism (spoilers, there is none). Plus, I talk about my religious beliefs, what I grew up on, and what my beliefs are now and in the future. Finally, I wrap up the episode and give a quick li...

On this second special of the week, it's Father's Day!(It was on Sunday when this special comes out). On this episode, I give all dads their props and roses for the same thing or things they do, like I did for the moms at there. Dad, like moms, deserve a break and all the love and support from their kids and others. I also get personal about losing my dad, and the foundation he left for me when co...

On this 3rd SBM special, it's Juneteenth! (or by the time this comes out it's after Juneteenth, but the point remains the same). I talk about the origins of Juneteenth and how going forward, it should be celebrated the same way MLK day and Black History Month is celebrated. This is the reason why I started the podcast, why I love being black, and why I won't stop being black any time soon. This sp...

On this week's episode, I talk about one of the greatest blessings on Earth in my opinion: Kids! I talk about the origins of Black people taking care of other people's kids since the beginning of this country's existence (particularly during slavery of course) and all the way through to modern day, where black grandmas and mother still take on that role of taking care of others, their motherly ins...

This special podcast episode is dedicated to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our country, especially the African-American soldiers who gave up two sacrifices, from the beginning of our country's founding all the way through World War II. They sacrificed the freedom to show they could along side their white brethren for a country that didn't want them to fight, as well as sacrificing their...

In this week's episode, it's about jobs! Nope not Steve, I'm talking about the thing majority of Americans and people all over the world do everyday and that is work. I talk about the origins of terrible jobs starting with, of course, slavery. Some of y'all thought about it before, I know I have, and we talk about how corpos (corporations) truly do not care about a worker's well being, especially...

In this first ever SBM podcast special, it's all about the mamas and why they're the best human beings on the face of the Earth.  I talk about the constant sacrifices, accomplishments, and all around humility mothers show every single day. Also,  I remind everyone to hug, kiss, and tell their moms they love them every single day. You should also listen to Dear Mama by Tupac as well becau...