That Black Couple Podcast

In this Womens History Month episode, Jenn and Daren discuss the high-profile threats to transgender people and why this is even more reason to spotlight them during month. Recent comments from Republicans at the CPAC conference and from famed writer Alice Walker prove how important it is for us to always center and elevate the experiences of all Black trans people. Jenn shares the work of Marsha P. Johnson and how modern Pride celebrations are rooted in her work. To close things out, Jenn and Daren highlight the achievements of trans activists like Janet Mock, Raquel Willis, CeCe McDonald and L’leret Jazell Ailith.

Reference Material:

CPAC Speaker’s Trans Comments About ‘Eradication’ Sound Downright Genocidal - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cpac-trans-kids-eradicated-transgender-michael-knowles_n_64038d23e4b0c78bb7430b1c

The Color Purple Author Alice Walker Defends J.K. Rowling’s Transphobia - https://www.out.com/news/jk-rowling-alice-walker

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This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren explain how attacks on Critical Race Theory (CRT) and "Look What I Can Do" culture can hinder Black Excellence.

In the second segment, they discuss how Black folx endorsing damaging messaging and white women acting as stand-ins for diversity are perfect examples of how gatekeeping holds us back and why we need to get back to supporting each other.

In the third segment, Jenn and Daren reflect on how limiting our own imagination and succumbing to imposter syndrome can sometimes be the most sinister barrier to our own Black Excellence.

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Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

In this Black History Month episode honoring the legacy of Black creatives, Jenn and Daren share some of their favorite Black creatives from the old school, contemporary times, and present day.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren talk about the legendary and super Black contributions of Ma Rainey and Henry Ossawa Tanner.

In the second segment, they share why the works of Audre Lorde and August Wilson are so important to the culture.

In the third segment, Jenn and Daren share their pride in how Black youth like Samara Joy and Zara Wade are carrying the torch for Black creativity into the future.

Reference Material:

* The first African American celebrity artist - https://smarthistory.org/seeing-america-2/henry-ossawa-tanner-sa-periods/

* August Wilson: The Man Behind The Legacy - https://www.centertheatregroup.org/programs/students/learn-about-theatre/august-wilson-monologue-competition/august-wilson-biography/

* George C. Wolfe Says Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Is Still Relevant to Today's America - https://www.them.us/story/george-c-wolfe-ma-raineys-black-bottom-netflix-interview

* The Audre Lorde Project - https://alp.org/about/audre

* Samara Joy won Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammys. Here's how she got there. - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/samara-joy-jazz-vocalist-best-new-artist-2023-grammys/

* Dwyane Wade Is Standing Up For His Trans Daughter. His Ex-Wife Doesn’t Approve - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/dwyane-wade-trans-daughter-name-change-1234623869/

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Email: [email protected]

Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren explain that they like to watch bad movies, but “You People” is not the enjoyable kind of bad movie.

In the second segment, they give a quick synopsis of the movie and discuss a litany of issues that this movie has, including implicit racism, gross misrepresentations of Los Angeles, and simple lazy writing.

In the third segment, Jenn and Daren expand on this film’s sins including their portrayal is Muslims, diverse instances of misogyny, and centering a white savior in a film about interracial dating.

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Email: [email protected]

Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren highlight Jenn’s recent talk on polyamory and the breakthrough nominations for the The 95th Academy Awards (2023).

In the second segment, they discuss how corny white conservative s are showing up in the news, from trying to legislate away drag queens to Florida’s war on “wokeness.”

In the third segment, Jenn and Daren reflect on the upcoming Black History Month and the perks that Patreon subscribers will get during the month.

Reference Material:

#ThatBlackCouple Ep 14 - The Oscars Episode - https://soundcloud.com/thatblackcouple/thatblackcouple-ep-14-the-oscars-episode

This Year's Oscars Broke the Record for Most Asian Acting Nominees in One Year - https://collider.com/oscar-nominations-2023-asian-nominees/

Drag Shows Are the Next Target for Republican Lawmakers - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-10/drag-shows-are-the-next-target-for-republican-lawmakers

Florida’s Anti-Woke Laws Deny Existence of Systemic Racism - https://www.yesmagazine.org/social-justice/2023/01/23/desantis-florida-woke-laws-racial-injustice

Florida's AP African American studies ban should raise alarm elsewhere, lawmaker says - https://www.npr.org/2023/01/23/1150716064/florida-ap-african-american-studies

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Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

Jenn and Daren open season 4 of That Black Couple exploring what the political futures of Black folx looks like.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren share their feelings about recent political developments like the "Red Wave" that wasn't and the historic and embarrassing vote for the Speaker of the House.

In the second segment, they discuss the importance of the youth vote, abortion protection, and weed legalization in predicting where we are heading politically. They also talk through notable Black and queer candidate wins and set expectations around just how much progress their wins represent.

In the third segment, Jenn and Daren explain why young voters are leading the charge for change, how the Movement for Black Lives influenced that change, and how Black culture making has always been a force for revolution.

Reference Material:

Kevin McCarthy is elected House speaker after 15 votes and days of negotiations - https://www.npr.org/2023/01/06/1147470516/kevin-mccarthy-speaker-of-the-house-vote

Researchers say 2022 election had second highest young voter turnout in last 30 years - https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/3730922-researchers-say-2022-election-had-second-highest-young-voter-turnout-in-last-30-years/

Voters deliver ringing endorsement of abortion rights on midterm ballot initiatives across the US - https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/09/politics/abortion-rights-2022-midterms/index.html

Recreational marijuana legalized in 2 states, rejected in 3 in 2022 election referendums - https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/recreational-marijuana-legalized-states-rejected/story?id=92683852

'No ceiling you can't break': The LGBTQ midterm 2022 candidates who had historic wins - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/11/09/lgbtq-midterm-2022-candidates-history-wins-firsts/8313445001/

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Email: [email protected]

Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren reflect on the most important things they learned in 2022, including not to overthink things and that you are enough all by yourself.

In the second segment, they discuss the things they will be taking with them into 2023, from having more confidence and self-assurance to clarity around wants, goals, and personal and professional boundaries.

In the third segment, Jenn and Daren share what they are hopeful about for 2023, most importantly the new projects they have coming from Colored Convos Media, Jenn’s new book Black Women Taught Us, and Daren making a return to social media.

Top 5 Episodes from 2022:

* Ep 35 - Petty Politics: Rihanna, Kanye, and Ukraine - https://soundcloud.com/thatblackcouple/thatblackcouple-ep-35-petty-politics-rihanna-kanye-and-ukraine

* Ep 34 - The Black Futures Episode: How To Move as a Healing Black Person in 2022 - https://soundcloud.com/thatblackcouple/thatblackcouple-ep-34-the-black-futures-episode-how-to-move-as-a-healing-black-person-in-2022

* Ep 40: Summer of Black Renaissance - https://soundcloud.com/thatblackcouple/thatblackcouple-ep-40-summer-of-black-renaissance

* Ep 36 - Black Women and the Downside of Being the First - https://soundcloud.com/thatblackcouple/thatblackcouple-ep-36-black-women-and-the-downside-of-being-the-first

* Ep 38: Black Queer Pride - https://soundcloud.com/thatblackcouple/thatblackcouple-ep-39-black-queer-pride

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Email: [email protected]

Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren mourn the loss of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, other recent celebrity losses, and how so many people in society don’t understand that the personas celebrities put forth are not the entirety of who they are.

In the second segment, they discuss the rising rates of suicide in the Black community and do a deep dive on what work needs to be done around Black masculinity and vulnerability for them to be able to thrive in a world structured for their destruction.

In the third segment, Jenn reflects on how important it is to be expansive with the concept of self care for ourselves and Daren challenges all of the Black men out there to be courageous in taking care of themselves.

Articles for Reference:

* Suicide Prevention Resource Center Black Populations - https://www.sprc.org/scope/racial-ethnic-disparities/black-populations

* The Black Gender Gap: A Commentary on Intimacy and Identity Issues of Black College Women - http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/the-black-gender-gap-a-commentary-on-intimacy-and-identity-issues-of-black-college-women/

* The biggest threat facing middle-aged men isn’t smoking or obesity. It’s loneliness. - https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2017/03/09/the-biggest-threat-facing-middle-age-men-isn-smoking-obesity-loneliness/k6saC9FnnHQCUbf5mJ8okL/story.html

* Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden - https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a27259689/toxic-masculinity-male-friendships-emotional-labor-men-rely-on-women/

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Email: [email protected]

Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren detail the problem with centering pain in Black narratives and how white people struggle to understand Black characters without pain as an entry point.

In the second segment, Jenn and Daren rave about the brilliance of “The Woman King”, Lashana Lynch, the film’s costuming department, and John Boyega’s twist out. They also explain how the film deftly tells a story about the slave trade without centering Black pain.

In the third segment, Daren lists the reasons we should all be excited about “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” while Jenn points out the difficulty of having problematic actors, like Letitia Wright, cast in the movies we want to support.

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Email: [email protected]

Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren explain where they have been for the last month and detail the initiatives you should tap into like the Black Feminist Book Club and thri upcoming Author Series.

In the second segment, Daren asks “Who really cares about the Queen?” and Jenn talks through why we are not obligated to mourn her loss.

In the third segment, Jenn and Daren outline why it’s time for us to stop handling Kanye West with kid gloves and lament how compelled and conflicted they feel about Kim Kardashian looking like the hero in their marriage.

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Email: [email protected]

Podcast Summary:

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.