Highly Melanated Podcast
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsHosted by PJ, Blair & Red A safe space for you to enjoy every bit of your melanin no matter how "melanated" you are in skin tone, we are ALL Highly Melanated.Come enjoy funny and dynamic conversations that people of color face on a day to day basis with various topics such as loving ourselves, knowing who we are as a people and uplifting each other with a mix of class and rachetness (CLATCHETNESS)
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Episodes
Do The Urkel 4 The Culture - Ep. 16
September 21, 2018 15:33 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThe gang is here for another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul!! *On the Menu**Toasts* shoutouts to listeners, folks we know, or current events in black culture*Appetizers*Melanated Senses - things we "saw, heard, tasted, felt or smelled" that elevated our senses****The Main Course****A discussion of television in the 90's that represented the black family and how it molded us as adults with flashback experiences such as "The Urkel Dance" & A Different World.***DESSERT*** 1) ...
What That Culture Do? - Ep. 15
September 13, 2018 22:53 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThe gang back to melanate you palate and feed your soul...Whats on menu for the week??*Chicken or Fish*Cultural Appropriation. Is it real? Who gets a pass & why?Dessert & "QOTW"1) What is your favorite dessert to eat at the BBQ?2) How do you feel about cultural appropriation? Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW S...
Leap Of Faith - Ep. 14
September 06, 2018 19:15 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBAfter a short break, the gang is BACK!!! PJ, Ushi & Blair are here to talk about how their lives have changed since we took our leap to follow our passions while Red is on the ledge and almost ready!Join in on the conversation to encourage Red and others follow their dreams without fear!!***Food 4 Thought***1) What's your favorite candy?2) What was the outcome of your leap of faith? Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_Melanated...
Lessons From The Elders - Ep. 13
August 10, 2018 20:38 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBHey guys the gang is back and this time we are talking about our elders and what we've learned!QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK!1) What is your favorite type of pie?2)"What have I learned from my elders?" or #WWGD "What would Grandma/Grandpa Do? Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US...
What About Your Friends - Ep. 12
July 27, 2018 06:17 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThe gang is here to talk about friendships.**ANSWER THIS**What is your favorite cookie? & Give your best friend a shoutout with the cookie emoji 🍪🍪🍪 Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @[email protected]
Celebrating Our Scars - Ep. 11
July 20, 2018 19:07 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe gang is here to have an emotional and much needed conversation about growth celebrating our scars.**FOOD FOR THOUGHT** What are your scars and how do you celebrate them?#F4T #HighlyMelanatedComment, subscribe & shareLet's keep the conversation going Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GR...
Well, Where Are YOUR Parents From? Ep. 10
July 12, 2018 17:29 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBThe gang is here and gets together to join in on the conversation about immigration and the nonsense of this administration. Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @[email protected]
Revitalize Not Gentrify! Ep. 9
June 28, 2018 13:16 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThe gang is here to talk gentrification. The good, the bad and the down right disgraceful. Revitalize our communities NOT gentrify!#getinvolved Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @[email protected]
Say It Loud, If You're Black, Gay & Proud (BONUS Pride Episode) Ep. 8
June 23, 2018 15:24 - 1 hour - 55 MBPJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red come with a BONUS weekend in honor of NYC Gay Pride Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @[email protected]
Check In, Don't Check Out! Ep. 7
June 13, 2018 23:04 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBPJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red have an deep and emotional conversation about suicide prevention.Suicide Prevention Hotline - 800-273-8255 Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @[email protected]
Black Love & The Honest Truth Pt. 2 - Ep. 6
May 30, 2018 18:50 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThe crew sits to have an intense and thoroughly informative conversation about love and the honest truth about what it really means to be in a relationship. Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @[email protected]
Black Love & Marriage Pt. 1 - Ep. 5
May 23, 2018 13:26 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBPJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red discuss our interpretations of what it is to have Black love and our opinions about marriage.Conversations include thoughts about the royal wedding & the season finale of Black-ish.*Spotlighted Music Choices*WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THESE SONGSDonny Hathaway - A Song For YouMusic Soulchild - 143Jon Anderson - Hold On To LoveTamia - You Put A Move On My HeartMorgan James - Call My Name Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter...
(ANY VERB)... While Black - Ep.4
May 16, 2018 19:27 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBPJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair & Red discuss how "This is America" is important for the culture, how Kanye is still in the sunken place about what it's like to doing anything while black. Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmai...
Breaking The Ice - Ep.3
May 02, 2018 13:19 - 1 hour - 53 MBThe Highly Melanated Crew (PJ Ryan, Blair Tate, Ushi, & Red)ask each other some interesting icebreaker questions. PJ wants loveBlair wants New Yorkers to MOVE OVER!Ushi wants to help othersRed wants clean nails Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMA...
Wakanda Forever - Ep. 2
April 29, 2018 15:30 - 1 hour - 52 MBPJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair & Red discuss BLACK PANTHER & what it means to us Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @[email protected]
This Is US - Ep. 1
April 26, 2018 14:52 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBHOSTED BY: PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & RedThe introductory episode of the gang! Dynamic conversations that people of color face on a day to day basis with various topics such as loving ourselves, knowing who we are as a people and uplifting each other with a mix of class and rachetness (CLATCHEDNESS) Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WAN...