Witcha Black Ads
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -A podcast examining the state of marketing and advertising through a very Black lens. Hosts Braunsy & Janelle, discuss boss moves in pop culture, brands that just can't seem to get it right, and those rare occasions when miraculously they do! Hear interviews with Black ads folks putting in the necessary work and up your knowledge with the backstories "they" don't want you to know. All here on #WitchaBlackAds
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Episodes
23. Black Boy Fly ft. Joshua Renfroe
December 12, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis week on episode 23, we spoke with @joshuarenfroe_ about his BLACK BOY FLY project and Joshua’s journey from Tuskegee, Alabama to NYC as a Black creative. He also discusses working with Pharrell’s recently announced @blackambitionprize, a platform focused on uplifting Black and Latinx communities through entrepreneurship. #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
23. Black Boy Fly ft. Joshua Renfroe
December 12, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis week on episode 23, we spoke with @joshuarenfroe_ about his BLACK BOY FLY project and Joshua’s journey from Tuskegee, Alabama to NYC as a Black creative. He also discusses working with Pharrell’s recently announced @blackambitionprize, a platform focused on uplifting Black and Latinx communities through entrepreneurship. #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
22. Don't Touch Blue's Hair
December 05, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe’re back with episode 22 of @WitchaBlackAds. This week we discuss the marketability of Kamala Harris, holiday ads giving us the warm and fuzzies, the business mogul that is Blue Ivy, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
22. Don't Touch Blue's Hair
December 05, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe’re back with episode 22 of @WitchaBlackAds. This week we discuss the marketability of Kamala Harris, holiday ads giving us the warm and fuzzies, the business mogul that is Blue Ivy, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
21. You Can't Moderate Shade
December 05, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe’re back with another episode. This week we discuss the new app Clubhouse, Beyoncé’s literal beehives, whatever The Shade Room calls themselves doing, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
21. You Can't Moderate Shade
December 05, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe’re back with another episode. This week we discuss the new app Clubhouse, Beyoncé’s literal beehives, whatever The Shade Room calls themselves doing, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
20. A Seat in the Bathtub
December 05, 2020 23:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this week’s episode of @WitchaBlackAds, we discuss Solange’s Harper’s Bazaar cover, Megan speaking up for Black women, streaming movies vs. the theater experience, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
19. Get your Booty to the Pole
December 05, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week we discuss Telfar's collaboration with UGG, David Zwirner's new all-Black art gallery, strippers working the day shift to get folks registered to vote, and more! #WitchaBlackAds
19. Get your Booty to the Pole
December 05, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week we discuss Telfar's collaboration with UGG, David Zwirner's new all-Black art gallery, strippers working the day shift to get folks registered to vote, and more! #WitchaBlackAds
18. It's Not Lazy, Just Ugly
September 19, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWe're back with Episode 18 talking the Auntie edition of Verzuz, Travis Scott's collab with Micky D's, Virgils Scio... I mean G-Wagon and a whole lot more! #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
17. The September Issue
September 19, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWe are back from a little break talking protest in the sports world, Brandy verzuz Goonica, Black September issue cover, and more. #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
17. The September Issue
September 19, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWe are back from a little break talking protest in the sports world, Brandy verzuz Goonica, Black September issue cover, and more. #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
16. Hold Your Think Pieces
September 19, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week we discussed Beyonce's Black is King, the restart of the NBA, Copping Telfar and Virgil fatigue. #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
16. Hold Your Think Pieces
September 19, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week we discussed Beyonce's Black is King, the restart of the NBA, Copping Telfar and Virgil fatigue. #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
15. Find Me On Black Planet
July 24, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBBack at it talking Rihanna's boss moves, BlackPlanet's comeback and more. #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
15. Find Me On Black Planet
July 24, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBBack at it talking Rihanna's boss moves, BlackPlanet's comeback and more. #WitchaBlackAds View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
14. When Meta Goes Wrong
July 24, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode Janelle and Braunsy discuss performative activism by brands, arts and crafts with Virgil, the BET Awards and whatever the hell Terry Crews was talmbout. View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
13. Smile to Break the Chains
July 24, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOf course we'd love for you to check out the latest episode of Witcha Black Ads, but more importantly, demand justice for Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain, wear your mask and support Black-owned businesses. View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
13. Smile to Break the Chains
July 24, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOf course we'd love for you to check out the latest episode of Witcha Black Ads, but more importantly, demand justice for Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain, wear your mask and support Black-owned businesses. View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
14. When Meta Goes Wrong
July 24, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode Janelle and Braunsy discuss performative activism by brands, arts and crafts with Virgil, the BET Awards and whatever the hell Terry Crews was talmbout. View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
12. All Skinfolk Ain't Kinfolk
June 12, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWitcha Black Ads has a VODCAST - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle discuss how every brand just realized Black Lives Matter and introducing a new segment for those who tap dance among us! Brands Speaking Out..... BLM Graphic Tee's WIPIPO allyship and guilt View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
12. All Skinfolk Ain't Kinfolk
June 12, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWitcha Black Ads has a VODCAST - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle discuss how every brand just realized Black Lives Matter and introducing a new segment for those who tap dance among us! Brands Speaking Out..... BLM Graphic Tee's WIPIPO allyship and guilt View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
11. Serena the Queen
June 12, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWitcha Black Ads has a VODCAST - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation around brand messaging, acquisitions and partnerships. Facebooks acquisition of Giphy Serena named global spokes woman for Stuart Weitzman Will Smith reminds 'some of us' he has BARS LVRN music label's commitment to mental health View VodCast on @witchablackads or @teamepiphany IGTV!
10. King of Quarantine
June 12, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal. Brands providing virtual graduations Versus battle Jill Scott vs Erykah Badu Stallion and the Bey drop heat Tory Lanez x Youtube Live @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
9. Saving Ourselves
June 12, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal. Netflix Strong Black Lead Jordan Doc Series "Last Dance" Statefarm play of "vintage" Ads @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
10. King of Quarantine
June 12, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal. Brands providing virtual graduations Versus battle Jill Scott vs Erykah Badu Stallion and the Bey drop heat Tory Lanez x Youtube Live @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
9. Saving Ourselves
June 12, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal. Netflix Strong Black Lead Jordan Doc Series "Last Dance" Statefarm play of "vintage" Ads @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
8. On "Brand" for America
May 01, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal. America is helping everybody but Small Biz Kelly serves us Coffee Beyonce partners with Disney and Global Citizens :-) Ben & Jerry's Speak up for Blacks @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
8. On "Brand" for America
May 01, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal. America is helping everybody but Small Biz Kelly serves us Coffee Beyonce partners with Disney and Global Citizens :-) Ben & Jerry's Speak up for Blacks @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
6. "Corona Virus Sh*t Is Gettin' Real"
April 29, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle discuss what's happening in the social climate due to COVID-19. What are brands reactions, are they hitting or missing? Black ingenuity and event cancellations, what will this mean going forward? @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
7. New "Normal"
April 29, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal. Chicago's Mayor Lightfoot leaned into the memes to promote a positive message. Nike continues to get it right, kind of? China's racism to local blacks Live shows going remote, how's that turning out? @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
6. "Corona Virus Sh*t Is Gettin' Real"
April 29, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWitcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle discuss what's happening in the social climate due to COVID-19. What are brands reactions, are they hitting or missing? Black ingenuity and event cancellations, what will this mean going forward? @witchablackads x @teamepiphany
5. I Like My Tampons Black
March 06, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBBlack owed business 'Honey Pot' featured target ad inundated racist reviews. The black dollar spoke! Spike Lee wants employee privileges at Madison Square Garden. Megan Thee Stallion had to battle to release new music. @witchablackads BET - Queer AF Tinder - Black Love Spike Lee - MSG
5. I Like My Tampons Black
March 06, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBBlack owed business 'Honey Pot' featured target ad inundated racist reviews. The black dollar spoke! Spike Lee wants employee privileges at Madison Square Garden. Megan Thee Stallion had to battle to release new music. @witchablackads BET - Queer AF Tinder - Black Love Spike Lee - MSG
4. Tubman Takes Wakanda
February 28, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThey plastered Harriett Tubman on a Visa card with the "Wakanda Forever" symbol! Let's get into some things this week! Janelle is exhausted this BHM. Braunsy can't seem to let go of his admiration for Nike. And obvs a few things "Above the fold...." 1. VISA x Harriett - creative or catastrophe? 2. We Stan RiRi's NAACP Presidential Award Speech 3. Plein's trash of a fashion show California Crown Act KiKi Palmers Black Hair History Lesson Black Woman cures cancer @witchablackads
4. Tubman Takes Wakanda
February 28, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThey plastered Harriett Tubman on a Visa card with the "Wakanda Forever" symbol! Let's get into some things this week! Janelle is exhausted this BHM. Braunsy can't seem to let go of his admiration for Nike. And obvs a few things "Above the fold...." 1. VISA x Harriett - creative or catastrophe? 2. We Stan RiRi's NAACP Presidential Award Speech 3. Plein's trash of a fashion show California Crown Act KiKi Palmers Black Hair History Lesson Black Woman cures cancer @witchablackads
3. Til' Victory is Won
February 21, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBContinuing to march on cuz 'we' ain't won yet! NBA all star weekend - NBA collaborations. NBA x AMEX - NBA x Hennessy? When will brands be done with Basquiat Collabs? Clearly Racist! Fashion Institute NY FMA Classism in Advertising Article
2. Badu's Box
February 14, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBDisrespect Packaged as Praise - 1. This weeks "That Ain't It" award goes to Barnes & Noble. 2. Why are we back at #OscarsSOwhite? 3. Erykah is selling what!?
2. Badu's Box
February 14, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBDisrespect Packaged as Praise - 1. This weeks "That Ain't It" award goes to Barnes & Noble. 2. Why are we back at #OscarsSOwhite? 3. Erykah is selling what!?
1. The Most Searched Podcast
February 07, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode get to know your hosts, Braunsy and Janelle as they give a little insight into who they are what got them here. The Super Bowl has come and gone, hear the commentary on 'attempted' creative campaigns brands delivered over the weekend. Lastly, Popeyes did what!!? Listen, as they dive into some things. | @witchablackads
1. The Most Searched Podcast
February 07, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode get to know your hosts, Braunsy and Janelle as they give a little insight into who they are what got them here. The Super Bowl has come and gone, hear the commentary on 'attempted' creative campaigns brands delivered over the weekend. Lastly, Popeyes did what!!? Listen, as they dive into some things. | @witchablackads
Witcha Black Ads Teaser
January 06, 2020 22:00 - 54 seconds - 689 KBHost, Braunsy and Janelle tease what's to come in this brand new podcast 'Witcha Black Ads' where they explore all things black in the advertising and marketing space. Listen as they dive into pop culture and media and how its influence applies to the culture.... or not!