The Black Umbrella

By The Black Umbrella

Hosts Frenchie, Nika, and Wes cater to what their generation wants to hear while being considered the “oddballs” of the bunch. They're unafraid to speak their truths how they see fit. Tackling topics ... more

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August 20, 2026Challenge Accepted
Happy #TBUthursday
In today’s episode, Frenchie asks us about our favorite snacks from back in the day that are no longer in production & the Camp Flog Gnaw lineup in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Laila!, Parisalexa, Tinashe, SiR, Quavo, Ayra Starr, and more. In this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss how we can better challenge ourselves as individuals.

Word: Reunion- an act of reuniting: the state of being reunited
Question: If you were to host the reunion of a reality TV show, which would it be?
GUTS OF WIND:
NEW MUSIC
Throwback: Omarion & RILEY- “Waiting”
Pop culture:
Singles:
Laila!- “ANGEL” ft. Teezo Touchdown
Parisalexa- “HONEYMOON”
Tinashe- “Melatonin”
Flo Milli- “Too Bo$$y”
SiR- “Back To Friends”
Quavo- “Trance (Walk It Down)”
Erykah Badu- “Witch Doctor”
Album:
Arin Ray- Limbo
Nipsey Hussle- PROLIFIC
Ashley Cooke- ashley cooke
Ayra Starr- Starrgirl
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
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1h 21min
August 13, 2026Respectability Politics
Happy #TBUthursday
In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about her own ideas for what should get a presidential ban within Los Angeles, stealing folks' food right off their doorstep, and movie etiquette in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Genia, Fana Hues, Ravyn Lenae, and FLO in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella,

Word: MacGyver-to make, form, or repair (something) with what is conveniently on hand
Question: What is something in your household that someone had to MacGyver?
GUTS OF WIND:
NEW MUSIC
Throwback: Kelis- “Blindfold Me”
Pop culture:
Singles:
Genia- “CAN’T WAIT”
Album:
Fana Hues- Catch n’ Release
Ravyn Lenae- Blue Island
FLO- THERAPY AT THE CLUB
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
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1h 8min
August 06, 2026Martha’s ‘Merica
Happy #TBUthursday
In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the DJ Fucky Butt (DJ Envy) not washing his crack until he was a grown man, a baby shower beatdown, how being a yapper can ruin a bag, and The Odyssey in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Cardi B, Natanya, Ari Lennox, DESTIN CONRAD, Ariana Grande, Odeal, Charli xcx in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella, asking us if we were to pick one dating show to be on, what would it be and why?

Word: Elevate- to lift up or make higher
Question: What is something besides money that would elevate your life today?
GUTS OF WIND:
Throwback: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas- “Dancing in the Street”
Pop culture:
-Martha Reeves sings the national anthem at women’s pro baseball league
Martha Reeves singing US national anthem
Singles:
Cardi B- “AH HA”
Natanya- “PLAY WITH A KISS!”
Ari Lennox- “Hookah Baby”
Wale- “Overthink” ft. Elmiene
DESTIN CONRAD- “I LOVE YOUR BODY”
Album:
$TARFACE (Tyga) - $TARFACE
Ariana Grande- petal
Odeal- For A Good Time
Charli xcx- Music, Fashion, Film
LVRS PARADISE (SIDE B)
Isaiah Falls

TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
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1h 30min
July 30, 2026Friend or Foe?
Happy #TBUthursday
In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the 40+ years of tradition behind mooning an Amtrak train and the Eagle love triangle rocking the nation in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Flo Milli, Victoria Monét, Rico Nasty WILLOW, and Tyla in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to address how trust, loyalty, and honesty are all key factors in a REAL friendship. Many people are keeping company with those who don’t possess all three.
Word: argument- a coherent series of reason, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.
Question: What celebrity are you picking to help cuss someone out in an argument?
GUTS OF WIND:
Singles:
Flo Milli- “HOT AS A BIC”
Victoria Monét- “Reach Out”
Album:
Rico Nasty- RX
WILLOW- The Thread
Tyla- A*POP
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
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57min
July 23, 2026Put Some Respect On My Name
Happy #TBUthursday
In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about Spain winning the World Cup, Trinity and Bryce winning Love Island, Doo-Doo Lettuce, and the SZA blues in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Saucy Santana, Coco Jones, Tinashe, Steve Lacy, Syd, Ambré, Masego, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to address respect when it comes to being called the name you’ve been given.
Word: Boss- a person who exercises control or authority
Question: Who is a fictional boss you know you couldn’t work for?
GUTS OF WIND:
Singles:
Saucy Santana- “Quiet on the Creek”
Coco Jones- “Body So Tea”
Tinashe- “Crash Out”
Album:
Kelela- new avatar
Steve Lacy- Oh yea?
Syd- Beard
Ambré- PEYOTE
Masego- Fix Your Face
Larry June- Who Coppin
Davion Farris- Alchemy
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
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1h 25min
July 09, 2026Sparks Fly
Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride!
In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the B2K & Pretty Ricky Verzuz, folks recording at the function, and a remarkable soloist who is the definition of one band one sound in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Muni Long, Steve Lacey, Lucky Daye, Shenseea, Naomi Sharon, kwn, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika educated us on just how much stress can affect our bodies in this week's Under Our Umbrella.
Word: Heat- a hot place or situation
Question: How are you taking advantage of the heat this summer?
GUTS OF WIND:
Throwback: Mariah Carey- “Fourth of July”
Singles:
Muni Long- “Richest”
Steve Lacy- “is it cool?” ft. SZA
Lucky Daye- “Nowhere Fast”
Beyoncé- “MORNING DEW (DONK)
Shenseea- “BRUCKSWEAT”
Album:
Naomi Sharon- No Sleep In Paradise
kwn- and all pride aside
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
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1h 9min
June 25, 2026Ending the "What If..."
Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride!
In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about folks' inappropriate behavior during Juneteenth celebrations in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Glenn Lewis, Key Glock, Chloe, MNEK, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes discusses staying in touch with reality and not being too swept up in the “what if?” cycle.
Word: Heat- a hot place or situation
Question: How are you taking advantage of the heat this summer?
GUTS OF WIND:
Throwback:
New Music:
AZ Chike- “Packed Up”
MNEK- “REVERSE!!”
Skilla Baby- “Face Card” w/ Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller
Album:
Tierra Whack- WHACK’S MUSEUM
PJ Morton- Saturday Night / Sunday Morning
YG- THE GENTLEMEN’S CLUB
Chlöe- Resurrection
Key Glock- PROJECT X
Dylan Sincalir- Make You Feel
Glenn Lewis- Overture
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
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1h
June 18, 2026New York's One Wish Willow
Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride!
In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship & inventions we love in the For The Birds segment. Wes takes a small trip to Love Island and brings some new music from Infinity Song, Olivia Rodrigo, THE-DREAM, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie does a six-month check-in with us in this week's Under Our Umbrella.
WOTD: Wish- to have a desire for
Question: Do you know what you would wish for if you had a one-wish willow?
GUTS OF WIND:
Throwback: Candice Boyd- “Netflix”
New Music:
Ambré- “Go To Hell”
Natanya- “CANDYLAND!”
THE-DREAM- “Tampa” ft. USHER
Album:
Olivia Rodrigo- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
Infinity Song- INFINITY SONG
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
...more
1h
June 12, 2026Pecan Island
Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride!
In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about bringing kissing in the club back, unwanted guests in dreams, dogs having no home training, and unhinged men in the For The Birds segment. Wes visits the nut farm to check on Kelly Pecan Price and brings some new music to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes us straight to Love Island and asks us how we would navigate the villa in this week's Under Our Umbrella.
WOTD: Karaoke- a device that plays instrumental accompaniments for a selection of songs of which the user sings along and that record the users singing with the music.
Question: You have to lip sync karaoke for your life. What song are you performing?
GUTS OF WIND:
New Music:
Sy’Rai- “Late Night”
Steve Lacy- “the feeling”
Juvenile- “Shake Ya Booty Muscles”
FLO- “Don’t Break Her Heart”
Lainey Wilson & John Mayer- “Phone, Keys, Wallet”
Tinashe- “Too Easy”
Fana Hues- “Recognize”
Album:
Rasheeda- Peach Season
Vince Staples- Cry Baby
Inayah- Therapy Wasn’t Enough
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
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1h 23min
June 04, 2026For Our Pride
Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride!
All LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals have a place here in the #TBUfamily. Wes has us go back and identify some of our first memories of pride.
WOTD: Erase- to nullify the effect or force of
Question: What is something you would erase from the world forever?
GUTS OF WIND:
New Music:
Singles:
Ravyn Lenae- “Handle”
WILLOW- “Talk On The Hill”
Ariana Grande- “hate that i made you love me”
YG- GANG BIZNESS ft. paygotti
Monaleo- “Everythang Pinka”
Albums:
Chxrry- U, Me & My Ego
Latto- Big Mama
TBU Season 8 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
...more
59min

FAQs about The Black Umbrella:

How many episodes does The Black Umbrella have?

The podcast currently has 305 episodes available.