Because Black
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA show where we discuss fun things, strange things, wrong things and all things black. Each week we bring interesting bits of information on:- Where's the Brief, a quick take on branding, marketing or advertising- Jordan's Minute of Joy: a ray of sunshine in a rather dark world- Appropriation Smackdown (Give Us Our Stuff Back)
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Episodes
BAPs Walked So Cardi B Could Run
August 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBPlease excuse or technical difficulties this episode. We're working on it! But did introduce a new segment Where's the Brief? -- LoveCraft Country Movie LeBron James polling station at stadium The whole state of Alabama Check My Ads Via Agency Moments of Joy -- Girl Scouts USA new CEO Temi Coker Leslie Odom Jr Appropriation Smackdown-ish! -- WAP and the W does not stand for white...
Casserole
August 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBRemember, even on your worst days you're still better than theses hoes - Niecy Nash Where's The Brief? Oh, KFC, we see you! Hulu is Woke! Jake from State Farm -- the authorities have it! H&M, you so crazy We need you still 600&Rising Moments of BLACK Joy -- Black is KING. Captain Marvel is getting even better. Zoe Saldana we accept your apology. Niecy Nash is whole mood. What They Should Have Said Was... See ya later, CEO! It's just kids' clothes, yo, come on!
WFH with Lemonade & Anime
July 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWhere's the Brief: Apple's WFH Video Let it out, in Iceland (virtually) Chicken Licken ... or whatever Countrytime Lemonade Bailout Moments of Joy Megan Thee ANIME Stallion Arthell Isom coming to a TV near you. North Carolina is still the lesser Carolina but we see what you're doing. Jen Reid you're a queen and a STATUE. What They Should Have Said How Brands Apologize ... or, should
The Double Down
July 12, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBY'all love doubling down, whether it be a chicken sandwich or racism. Where's The Brief? Rosapark or Rosa Parks? You be the judge. W+K + Facebook: Here you go. Moments of Joy --- Mark take that L bruh. Marsai let'm know you BEEN on. My Batwoman is BLACK. Keedron finna make hits What You Should Have Said... Yes, Christopher Griffin! Plants!! Oh, Goya, no. Stop it. Bonus Shenanigans: Joy Reid about to get it, after she got it. Read this book! We about to watch Hamilton together and do ...
Good Bye Peanut Butter Jones
June 30, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe said goodbye to our favorite show dog (as in this show, not a dog show) Peanutbutter Jones, the biggest, slobbiest, three-leggedliest, dog in the world. He went to dog glory at home surrounded by a cat who tolerated him, a dog who barely tolerated him, and Jen who legit loved his big dumbness very much. We dedicate Because Black this week to Peanutbutter Jones, the big white dog who always had something to say in the background. Links Where’s the Brief? Unilever story on “fair & lovey” ...
Juneteenth
June 22, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBBlackity, blackity, BLACK. Show links: Black bookstores for the win Black Parade Route a curated collection of beautiful black small businesses to support Black Parade THE SONG!
Back To Black
June 14, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWe're back! Join us as we dust off our mics and do our good work, dragging brands and individuals alike. Spicy Nuggets with a side of sad sauce: https://www.qsrweb.com/news/wendys-bears-brunt-of-social-media-slam-around-franchisee-ceos-trump-donations/ What’s Bevel, you ask: https://www.fastcompany.com/90280166/tristan-walker-announces-acquisition-by-procter-gamble-will-remain-as-ceo-and-move-company-to-atlanta Blackout Tuesday Backfire: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theroot.com/what-i...
Behind The Scenes
September 14, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBListen in and help us plan season 2. Who do you want to hear? Tell us on IG @because_black_podcast
Nearwl Nearwl Nearwl
August 10, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBThere's a whole lot of blackness in this episode. And, it's the last one of the season before our Blooper episode next week! Season 2 is going to be a bit different -- same basic format, but we're going to add interviews with some of our favorite folks to the mix! Coca-Cola: https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/coca-colas-equal-love-ads-spark-fury-hungary/2189826 Gucci: https://www.elle.com/fashion/a28554453/gucci-renee-tirado-global-head-of-diversity-equity-inclusion/ Cyntoia Brown...
Daddy Diapers & Becky Bonnets
July 27, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDon't drink and diaper especially not cider. Sisters are (joyfully) doing it for themselves. We been had deez. Huggies Diapers https://www.essence.com/news/huggies-uses-black-father/ Angry Orchard https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bj999m/angry-orchard-responds-to-allegations-of-racial-profiling-ruining-guests-proposal Uncle Nearest Whiskey https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jack-daniels-uncle-nearest-honors-slave-who-taught-jack-daniel-to-make-whiskey/ 007 https://www.harpersbazaar.com/cultur...
Take Two
July 13, 2019 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBBongior-NO! Too much joy to fit in one sentence. Look before you tweet. Alitalia Airline: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/04/business/alitalia-blackface-video-scli-intl/index.html Jay-Z for the culture: https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/jay-z-cannabis-company-caliva-partner-1203262853/ A Black Lady Sketch Show: https://nylon.com/black-lady-sketch-show-trailer Jaden WE LOVE YOU: https://vegoutla.com/jaden-smith-opens-free-vegan-food-truck-for-l-a-s-homeless/ Zero on Netflix: https://twitter....
Black Mermaids
July 06, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBHide yo kids, hide your wallets. Here comes the judge. Cuckoo for Coco Gauff. #YesMyAriel P&G The Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7lbdD1hq0 Coco Gauff https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/27/tennis/coco-gauff-15-year-old-wimbledon-trnd/index.html #YesMyAriel https://www.cbsnews.com/news/halle-bailey-in-the-little-mermaid-disney-casts-singer-halle-bailey-as-ariel-in-live-action-film/
Stayin' Alive
June 29, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWhere can I get black market tomato? Infinity level joy plus Lizzo. Kim-oh-NO!
Seasoned Dairy of the Lesser Carolinas
June 15, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBDad can't cook. Be nice to your barbers. Mi gente.
Try The Best Western
June 08, 2019 19:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBMilestones are for everyone...but not everyone can stay at the Holiday Inn. You may need a drink. Gillette’s Ad Master Stroke: https://www.adweek.com/agencyspy/surveys-show-mostly-positive-response-to-greys-transgender-gillette-ad/157103/ It’s Above Me Now: https://newsone.com/playlist/its-above-me-now-best-western-n-word-hotel-video/item/1 We're happy and we're singing and we're colored: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDCINv3zY5c And I, Oop: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/jasmine-maste...
Can I Get A Hooptie?
June 01, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB50% giggles, 10% Jennifer Hudson, 5% puppies, 34% tired, 1%Rihanna. Rihanna Fenty Fashion https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/05/233877/rihanna-joani-johnson-fenty Lil Nas X back at it with the good news https://mashable.com/article/lil-nas-x-adopts-dogs/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds Not so much Apache Gin https://vinepair.com/articles/spirits-cultural-appropriation/ You're gonna have to find their IG & webpage on your own time (you've been warned).
Debt-free Cowboys
May 25, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBReally Loqueesha? Look Ma no debt. Hoedown horror: y'all ain't the only ones. Receipts : Unfortunately this is the link to the Loqueesha movie trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLumQUkf_7U Loyola High School 100% college acceptance https://rollingout.com/2019/05/21/detroit-male-high-school-maintains-100-college-acceptance-for-9-years-in-a-row/ Morehouse class of 2019 blessing https://www.theroot.com/congrats-grad-morehouse-keynote-speaker-pays-off-deb-1834874749 Old town road Wran...
Spicy Nuggets
May 17, 2019 21:00 - 17 minutes - 8.05 MBWhose running the show at Gucci? Can Chance the Rapper pay my student loans? Can I touch your hair? This is episode 3.
Get A Map Boo
May 11, 2019 21:00 - 16 minutes - 7.7 MBAre we all related to George Washington? Don't nobody bring me no bad news. The audacity of caucasity! This is episode 2. Enjoy!
The Outtakes
May 03, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 7.8 MBIs Uncle Ben real? How to season chicken. The drink of our people and more. Join on the first episode of our journey!