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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The podcast currently has 305 episodes available.

The Black Umbrella episodes:

July 25, 2024 Access Granted
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he leads us in a discussion about the levels of access we give to others and ourselves in life. We give ourselves a 1-10 sliding scale grade in the Family, Friends, Work, Romantic Partners, and Self categories and then discuss in-depth why we chose said scores and if we are happy with them.
WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that connects two other sections, often the verse to the chorus or the last two choruses.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Big Sean- “Yes”
LAYA- “Ain’t Sad About It”
Tinashe- “Nasty” (Remix) w/ Chlöe & Tyga
MALIA- “Bad Manners”
JADE- “Angel Of My Dreams”
JT- City Cinderella
Childish Gambino- Bando Stone and The New World
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
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1h 49min
July 18, 2024 School Dayz
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss the trajectory of our academic careers from high school through college and give students tips on how to gain the most from the experience.
WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that connects two other sections, often the verse to the chorus or the last two choruses.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Duece Flame- 6000 EP
Tyga & Sabrina Claudio- “No Question”
Mustard- “Pray For Me”
YG ft/ Lil Yachty & Babyface Ray- “Stupid”
Camper, Ari Lennox & Jeremih- “War”
Keke Wyatt- Certified
Tank and The Bangas- The Heart
Tink- Winters Diary 5
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
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1h 28min
July 11, 2024 The Relationship Quilt
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she makes us look at our "relationship quilts" and challenges us to think about if we are okay with the stains left behind along the way. When you look back at all the hurt you forgave, are you okay with that being a part of your story?
WOTD: Olympic Games- a modified revival of the ancient Olympic Games consisting of international athletic contests that are held at separate winter and summer gatherings at four-year intervals.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Kendrick Lamar- “Not Like Us” Music Video
Ravyn Lenae- “Dream Girl”
Childish Gambino- “Lithonia”
Jessie Ware & Romy - “Lift You Up”
Tanner Adell- “Cowboy Break My Heart”
Keyon Dixon- “Far Away”
Kesha- “Joyride”
Kimbra- “Stuff I Don’t Need”
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
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1h 29min
July 04, 2024 Our Wildest Dreams
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss our wildest dreams.
WOTD: Recluse- A person who lives a solitary life and tend to avoid other people.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
LION BABE- “Love Takeover”
Jeremih ft. Bryson Tiller & Chris Brown- “Wait On It”
Tinashe- “Getting No Sleep”
Doechii- “ROCKET”
cupcakKe- Dauntless Manifesto
Megan Thee Stallion- MEGAN
Marsha Ambrosius- CASABLANCO
Lucky Daye- Algorithm
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
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1h 32min
June 27, 2024 Celebrate! Don’t Self-deprecate
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we talk about the different forms of self-deprecation and which ones we identify with the most.
WOTD: Housewife- a woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and doing housework.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Tierra Whack TinyDesk
Ariana Grande w/ Brandy & Monica- “the boy is mine (Remix)”
Glorilla- “TGIF”
Jaden- “Roses”
MALIA- “Do It out of Love”
Moneybagg Yo- SPEAK NOW
Savannah Ré- “Wake Up”
Maeta- Endless Night
Kehlani- Crash
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
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1h 29min
June 20, 2024 Negative Energy: Can You Handle It?
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie as she guides us through a conversation on how to deal with negative energy when it shows up on our doorstep and proper venting session etiquette.
WOTD: Pool- a small area of still water, typically one formed naturally
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Ambre - “Virtual World”
Bree Runway - “JUST LIKE THAT”
Kamaiyah - “Supa Fly (So Fly)”
Infinity Song - Metamorphosis Complete
Tiyon - The Dayton Project
Fana Hues - Moth
NxWorries, Anderson .Paak, Knxwledge - Why Lawd?
Normani - DOPAMINE
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
...more
1h 42min
June 13, 2024 Do You Want To Fight?
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss the importance of picking and choosing our battles regarding conflict.

Ice Cream- a soft frozen food made with sweetened and flavored milk fat.

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
YG Ft. Kaliii & Stunna Girl- “SHAKE”
Tyga- “Hello B*tch”
Doechii- “MPH”
Latto ft. Megan Thee Stallion & Flo Milli- “Sunday Service (Remix)”
RAYE- “Genesis”
ESTA- FRANCIS
K Camp- Float Island
KAYTRANDA- TIMELESS
Tems- Born In The Wild

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!

TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
...more
1h 16min
June 06, 2024 Black Role Models
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss our black role models in television and film
Worst- most severely or seriously
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, & Cardi B- “Wanna Be” (Remix)
Kehlani- “Next 2 U”
Normani- “Candy Paint”
Lion Babe- “Hot Honey”
Muni Long- “Make Me Forget”
Lucky Daye- “Soft”
Tink & Summer Walker- “Song About U”
Neila ft. PHABO- “Score”
Josh Levi- “SOMETHING MORE”
Amber Mark- Space & Time
Durand Bernarr- En Route
Tanrellé- Electric Honey
Shaboozey- Horses & Hellcats
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049c
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
...more
1h 28min
May 30, 2024 Failure To Launch
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she questions what fear of commitment means, why we feel it, and how to combat it. Do you fear commitment in specific areas of your life?
Casino- a public room or building where gambling games are played.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Billie Eilish- HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
Fana Hues- “Rental”
Flo- “Caught UP”
Muni Long (with Mariah Carey)- “Made For Me”
LARA’- “Like Dat (feat. Ambré)”
YG- “Weird”
KAYTRANADA- “Lover/Friend”
Juicy J- Mental Trillness 2
SexyyRed- In Sexyy We Trust
Lenny Kravitz- Blue Electric Light
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
...more
1h 38min
May 30, 2024 A Drop In The Bucket
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she encourages us to create a bucket list for both the future and present.
Summer- the warmest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from June to August and in the southern hemisphere from December to February.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Syd x Tank, Camper- “I Need It”
Coco Jones- “Here We Go (Uh Oh)”
Tanerélle- “Let Me In”
Ravyn Lenae- “Love Me Not” & “Love Is Blind”
Teddy Swims- I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy 1.5
Dua Lipa- Radical Optimism
Willow - empathogen
Travis Garland - “Tumbleweeds”
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Follow Us: @tbupodcast
Email Us: [email protected]
...more
1h 54min

FAQs about The Black Umbrella:

How many episodes does The Black Umbrella have?

The podcast currently has 305 episodes available.