BlackLITE

Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix comedy special, The Closer has recently become infamous for the comedian’s poignant and controversial material regarding the LGBTQ community.  In this two-part season finale, the guys examine the role of comedians and how they use their art as a vehicle to express social narratives. Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to s...

The guys listen while staunch Anti-Vaxer, Sheldon proclaims his hatred for mRNA vaccines. Sike!  What DOES happen on this week’s episode is a substantive discussion on Covid-19, mandatory vaccination, and skepticism of the medical community within the black community. Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share, you can hit up BlackLITE at Blacklitep...

If there's one thing Julian loves to do, its traveling all over Beyonce’s green earth with his wife and compatriots.  In this week’s episode the boys unpack their recent trip to Cancun and explore what it's been like traveling while black over the years. Connect with BlackLITE on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback you’d like to share, you can hit up BlackLITE at Blacklitepodcast@gmail.c...

What was once viewed as an activity that only “white folks did”, cycling is quickly gaining popularity with practically everyone.  The fellas discuss their love for cycling and the dangers that come along with riding.  In addition, Sheldon talks about his IG group: Bikes and Pints @bikesandpints.dc and how it got started. So strap on your spandex and fasten your helmet for this episode. Connect with BlackLITE on...

Superman’s home planet exploding, Captain America frozen in ice, Robocop murked by a crime boss.  Every legend has its origin story and today BlackLITE shares theirs.  In this episode, the guys tell the true story of 4 strangers picked to live in a house... oops - wrong show - 4 friends who picked themselves to form the BlackLITE Podcast.  They also share some stories they probably shouldn’t have.... YOLO! Connect wi...

The delayed wedding of the century finally goes down as the BlackLITE podcast's very own Julian finally ties the knot!  On this week’s episode, the guys discuss the worlds smallest Handcuffs…. A wedding ring... Sike!!  Look - love can be a beautiful thing, but as any couple knows, every relationship comes with a few emotional battle wounds. Divorced, Married, MARRIED-MARRIED, Engaged, shacking up, etc. - we discuss all ab...

Have you ever wondered what parts of your life would be different if you were a different race? In this episode the guys explore some of their experiences in dating interrac….. white women and examine how rejection often times seemed well, racial. What if… in those moments they were a white dude?  Jason mostly rolls his black eyes. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you have a topic, idea, or feedback y...

PER MY LAST EMAIL!  Have you ever been at work, minding your black business, when BOOM, you get caught slippin' working while black?! Ok, let us explain... sometimes being one of the only black or brown faces at work comes with a barrage ranging from daily micro-aggressions to straight up hostility.  Even if you don’t have any interest in this week’s episode, learn what part Warren plays in the Marvel universe. Connect wi...

Within the black community, nothing is worse than being called an Uncle Tom.  In this episode, you'll hear how a group text about political commentator, Van Jones dunks the boys down a rabbit hole in search of what qualifies one as an Uncle Tom or a Coon, and the morality of those words that hurt. So Clarence Thomas and Candice Owens, strap on your tap shoes and listen up because this one’s going to get spicy. Connect with us ...

What starts out as a side conversation morphs into a full-blown episode about Sha’Carri Richardson and The Olympic Committee‘s decision to ban her because of her usage of that darn wacky tobaccy.  This one escalates pretty fast so take off your running shoes and light one up as you listen.   #cancelJasonLewis...Fellas... ya’ll still cool after this one right?! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @BlackLITEpod. If you...

In this week’s episode the guys examine words or phrases that rub them the wrong way; some of which frankly, hurt. From underhanded compliments like “You’re so well-spoken,” to questions like “what ARE you??”, the crew examines the importance of language and the impact of the carelessness of certain phrases.  Not sure if you can say the n-word when Kanye’s “Gold Digger” plays at the bar but you’re not black? Well this is the e...

The BlackLITE podcast collab with Koopa & Chris from the Hip Hop Heads podcast to talk all things hip hop and of the culture.  Rap music has always been the black sheep of the American music family - the fellas share their love for a much maligned genre.  They also keep it real about hip hop‘s history of homophobia, misogyny, and violent lyrics. Finally, Julian explains why he had such a trill Teddy Ruxpin! Connect wi...

In this incredibly timely episode—while the country is collectively trying to figure out how to judge or pardon US Track Star, Sha’Carri Richardson—the fellas gather ‘round to share their experiences and feelings about weed. Should the Devil’s Lettuce be legalized, or is it just a gateway to more nefarious activities? Can a sober person advocate for decriminalization? Jason meets Deebo while under the influence and loses his bike. ...

A lot of Conservative organizations have recently started using being “woke” and “canceled” as a political football these days but has society gone too far left on this issue? The boys get into what exactly is meant by cancel culture and staying woke.  Are millionaire comedians really victimized by not being able to be horrible?  Does a segment of the population have nothing better to do than whine about what ce...

The guys tackle education in this week’s episode. Why is America’s education system the way it is?  Why don’t more black and brown kids pull themselves up by the bootstraps?  Why is education so cost prohibitive for millions of people?  Who has the sweetest white Mom?  The guys try to...school each other on these questions and more on this week’s episode.  Connect with us on Instagram an...

In a special Father's Day episode, Jason and newly crowned baby daddy, Julian chop it up with two of their best friends, Jamole and David to discuss fatherhood in a Covid/Woke era. From disciplining kids; to the importance of diversity in neighborhoods; to how to raise daughters vs. sons; to whatever the hell rapper Bootsie Bada$$ be saying,  The group share a very open dialog about the many aspects of being black and brown fa...

We take a break this week from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you yet another installment in our SpotLITE series. Join us on an eye-rolling journey with the podcasts very own: Jason Lewis.   

Julian and Jason… aka “The Twin Towers” talk about everything under the moon - from marriage, career arcs, growing up in P-Town, to reading comics while Black, politics, and his experiences going to an HBC...

Still in the cautious afterglow of the Derek Chauvin Murder Trial conviction, the guys discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and dive into what exactly “Defund the Police” really means.  Do black, brown, and progressive-ish folks really not want an officer to show up after a crime?  Does defund the police need a new slogan that doesn't turn off so many people?  We discuss all the controversies a...