Drunk Black History

By Brandon CollinsComedy Comedy Interviews

Drunk Black History episodes

April 03 Episode 33: Mary McLeod Bethune (w/ Bryant ”BeMo” Brown)
Check out our upcoming tour dates, including our new spin-off show "High Black History" at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by broadcast journalist Bryant "BeMo" Brown to discuss his great-great aunt Mary McLeod Bethune's life, career, and legacy on Black History.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Bryant "BeMo" Brown
YouTube

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

Sponsors:
The Almanac of Rap

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
47 min
March 06 Episode 32: Lanny Smooth (w/ Jessi Holley)
Check out our upcoming tour dates at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in Austin, Newark, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by author and life coach Jessi Holley to discuss the impactful career and inventions of Lanny Smoot! They discuss being pioneers in your craft, pushing through challenging times, and living in Michigan.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Jessi Holley
https://www.instagram.com/everybodycantgoconvosp

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
1 hr 10 min
February 20 Episode 31: Langston Hughes (w/ TravQue)
Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by actor, performer, and social media star TravQue (@travque) to discuss the legacy of Langston Hughes, his incredible work, and how he influences them as Black creatives.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
TravQue

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
44 min
February 11 Episode 30: Diahann Carroll (w/ Keisha TK Dutes)
Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by "The Secret Life of TK Dutes" podcast host Keisha aka TK to discuss the groundbreaking career of Diahann Carroll. They discuss other life details like her affair with Sidney Poitier and how she got her career start.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Keisha "TK" Dutes
TastyKeish.com

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

Sponsors:
Bunny podcast

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
1 hr 1 min
January 23Episode 29: Bernie Mac (w/ LaMont Russell)
Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in Philly, LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by Hippin Hops Brewpub and Oyster Bar owner, LaMont Russell to discuss the career and legacy of comedian/actor Bernie Mac. They talk about LaMont's experience as a business owner, LaMont growing up in Chicago, and why Bernie Mac is considered one of the best comedians to ever do it.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
LaMont Russell

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

The King of Comedy Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
2 oz rye whiskey (or bonded bourbon if you want it rounder)
½ oz Averna or other amaro (for depth and hard-earned wisdom)
¼ oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + warm water)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters
Orange peel (expressed)
Instructions
1. Add whiskey, amaro, honey syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled and properly diluted (about 20–25 seconds).
3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
4. Express an orange peel over the drink, rim the glass, and discard or drop in.

Sponsors:
NuNorm
HereSay.Live

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
1 hr 4 min
January 02Episode 28: Sun Ra (w/ Talib Jasir)
Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in Philly, LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

On the first episode of 2026, host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by Afros and Audio Podcast Festival founder and creative strategist Talib Jasir. They discuss Talib's founding of the podcast festival, why he has decided to step away, and the career and lasting legacy of musician and poet, Sun Ra.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Talib Jasir

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

The Saturn Broadcast Recipe:
Ingredients
1.5 oz Anteel Gin or Du Nord Fitzgerald

0.5 oz Amaro Nonino

0.75 oz Pineapple juice

0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice

0.25 oz Honey–ginger syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions
Add all ingredients (except optional float) to a shaker with ice.

Shake hard—like you’re trying to wake the ancestors.

Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over a large cube.

If using charcoal or butterfly pea tea, gently float or swirl for a galaxy effect.
Garnish
Dehydrated pineapple wheel or lemon twist
"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
53 min
December 05, 2025Episode 27: Dorothy West (w/ Jaha Nailah Avery)
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On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by investigative journalist and harpist Jaha Nailah Avery to discuss learning new things, traveling on your own, and the life and career of acclaimed writer Dorothy West.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Jaha Nailah Avery

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

The Papa Dolble Recipe:
Ingredients:
2 oz white rum
¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz maraschino liqueur
Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, and garnish with a lime wheel.

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
59 min
November 24, 2025 Episode 26: Bonus: The Alabama Solution (Dakarai Larriett)
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

On this bonus episode, Brandon is joined by Alabama Senatorial candidate Dakarai Larriett to discuss his career, traumatic experience in Michigan that prompted him to pursue a career in activism and politics, and the HBO documentary, “The Alabama Solution”.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Dakarai Larriett
Instagram

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

The Alabama Remedy Recipe:
Ingredients
2 oz bourbon
1 oz peach liqueur or ¾ oz peach purée
1 oz sweet tea
½ oz fresh lemon juice
2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
Ginger beer to top
Peach slice or lemon wheel for garnish
Optional: a pinch of cayenne or a drop of hot honey

Instructions
Shake the bourbon, peach liqueur or purée, sweet tea, lemon juice, and bitters with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with ginger beer.
Garnish with a peach slice or lemon wheel.
Optional: add a tiny dusting of cayenne or a drop of hot honey on top for heat

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
53 min
November 07, 2025 Episode 25: James Baldwin (w/ Dr. Jerid P. Woods)
Tickets are available for our 2026 upcoming dates in LA, Philly, Brooklyn, Austin, and more at www.drunkblackhistory.com! Hope to see ya'll on the road!

On this month's episode, Brandon meets with "A Black Man Reading" founder Dr. Jerid P. Woods to discuss the life and legacy of James Baldwin. They break down some of the central themes in his work, helping communities grow through education, and why Baldwin's work continues to resonate with audiences.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Dr. Jerid P. Woods
A Black Man Reading

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

"Drunk Black History" was recorded at Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans. Shout-out to their amazing staff and great coffee!

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
46 min
October 03, 2025 Episode 24: Louisa of Natchez (w/ Lisa Woolfork of ”Black Women Stitch”)
Tickets are available for our upcoming shows in New Orleans, Baltimore, and Brooklyn can be found here or at Drunkblackhistory.com! Hope to see you there!

On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by seamstress and founder of Black Women Stitch, Lisa Woolfork to discuss the story of Louisa of Natchez who used her sewing skills to poison her enslavers along with the stories of other enslaved women who also fought back against their oppressors. Check out Lisa and Brandon at the upcoming Afro & Audio Podcast festival in Baltimore the weekend of October 17th, 2025. Tickets are available here!

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Lisa Woolfork
Black Women Stitch

Hosts:
Brandon Collins

Sponsors:
Type, Tune, Tint

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.
59 min

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Comedians, radio personalities, and cultural experts join Drunk Black History creator/host Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) on this podcast where prominent Black historical figures, events,…