BlackLITE

The BlackLITE Podcast closes the season out with a doozy. The boys examine different (hot) takes on Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix comedy special, “The Closer” and examine controversial comedic content in a 2021 worldview. Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share, you can hit up BlackLITE at [email protected]

Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix comedy special, The Closer has recently become infamous for the comedian’s poignant and controversial material regarding the LGBTQ community.  In this two-part season finale, the guys examine the role of comedians and how they use their art as a vehicle to express social narratives. Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share, you can hit up BlackLITE at [email protected]

The guys listen while staunch Anti-Vaxer, Sheldon proclaims his hatred for mRNA vaccines. Sike!  What DOES happen on this week’s episode is a substantive discussion on Covid-19, mandatory vaccination, and skepticism of the medical community within the black community. Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share, you can hit up BlackLITE at [email protected]

If there's one thing Julian loves to do, its traveling all over Beyonce’s green earth with his wife and compatriots.  In this week’s episode the boys unpack their recent trip to Cancun and explore what it's been like traveling while black over the years. Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share, you can hit up BlackLITE at [email protected]

What was once viewed as an activity that only “white folks did”, cycling is quickly gaining popularity with practically everyone.  The fellas discuss their love for cycling and the dangers that come along with riding.  In addition, Sheldon talks about his IG group: Bikes and Pints @bikesandpints.dc and how it got started. So strap on your spandex and fasten your helmet for this episode. Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share, you can hit up BlackLITE at [email protected]

Superman’s home planet exploding, Captain America frozen in ice, Robocop murked by a crime boss.  Every legend has its origin story and today BlackLITE shares theirs.  In this episode, the guys tell the true story of 4 strangers picked to live in a house... oops - wrong show - 4 friends who picked themselves to form the BlackLITE Podcast.  They also share some stories they probably shouldn’t have.... YOLO! Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share with us, you can hit us up at [email protected]

The delayed wedding of the century finally goes down as the BlackLITE podcast's very own Julian finally ties the knot!  On this week’s episode, the guys discuss the worlds smallest Handcuffs…. A wedding ring... Sike!!  Look - love can be a beautiful thing, but as any couple knows, every relationship comes with a few emotional battle wounds. Divorced, Married, MARRIED-MARRIED, Engaged, shacking up, etc. - we discuss all above in this week’s episode. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share with us, you can hit us up at [email protected]

Have you ever wondered what parts of your life would be different if you were a different race? In this episode the guys explore some of their experiences in dating interrac….. white women and examine how rejection often times seemed well, racial. What if… in those moments they were a white dude?  Jason mostly rolls his black eyes. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share with us, you can hit us up at [email protected]

PER MY LAST EMAIL!  Have you ever been at work, minding your black business, when BOOM, you get caught slippin' working while black?! Ok, let us explain... sometimes being one of the only black or brown faces at work comes with a barrage ranging from daily micro-aggressions to straight up hostility.  Even if you don’t have any interest in this week’s episode, learn what part Warren plays in the Marvel universe. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share with us, you can hit us up at [email protected]

Does white privilege know any boundaries? The fellas exchange experiences in a quick and dirty convo in the first installment of BlackLITE - The Lost Tapes, which features content that didn't make the cut for released episodes! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share with us, you can hit us up at [email protected]