Welcome to another episode of The Black Umbrella! Last week things got crazy in "Tequila & The Bee" and this week the craziness continues. In For The Birds, we discuss a viral video that has been floating around Twitter on a mother expressing her distaste for her newborns' features and how unhealthy her mindset can be in raising her child. During the Gust of Wind segment, we discuss everything from rappers not writing their own raps to why society finds it so important to go into low-income ...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Buckle up because this episode is one wild ride! Today we had some liquor join us in studio and whenever we tell you there was NO HOLDING BACK. So listen high and listen low because coming under our umbrella is the only way to go. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram, Twitter theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com- E-mail us
May 30, 2019•1 hr 39 min
It's TBU Thursday! Buckle up because this episode was a WILD RIDE. Join us as we discuss a TBU fav. Megan The Stallion and her recent photoshoot with FADER, Robert F. Smith and his generous act of kindness to Morehouse's class of 2019, and new music that we were blessed with this past week.
May 23, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Welcome to another episode of The Black Umbrella! This week we discuss everything from Kanye's "Sunday Service", to the political mess going on in Alabama regarding these white men thinking they have a right to govern women's bodies. So grab your favorite glass of wine and join us under our umbrella :)
May 16, 2019•1 hr 46 min
We are serving you Singing In The Black Ass Rain GAGA realness on today’s episode of The Black Umbrella. We are addressing everything that happened this past week from Tiffany Haddish’s fried chicken to Ayesha Curry and how she handles these groupies.
May 09, 2019•1 hr 57 min
Just listen ;)
May 02, 2019•1 hr 38 min
CONGRATULATIONS! We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into the one, the only, illustrious TBU A&M University. Come and join us as we recap our favorite pieces of Beyonce’s legendary 2018 Coachella Homecoming performance. On today’s episode, we will encounter some heavy topics such as suicide, terrorist attacks, transphobia, and more. So we want to make sure we give our listeners a TRIGGER WARNING in advance. We love and thank you all for listening :).
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 44 min
Come on under our umbrella and get your weekly dose on the latest news in politics, pop culture, entertainment, and more <3. This week we discuss Marsai Martin being a BOSS, 50 cent and his petty 2 cents, Notre Dame Cathedral, standards of black beauty, and more.
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 34 min
We have had some windy weather here in Los Angeles but we are keeping our umbrella anchored and ready for whatever blows our way. Join us for this weeks episode for an album review, Beyonce, twitter shade, and more :). So grab a glass of wine and let us take you away.
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 41 min
R.I.P to the great Nipsey Hussle. Join us as we pay our respects to father, son, husband, activist, businessman, community organizer, and much more; Nipsey Hussle. It has truly been a tragic week the hip-hop community and LA as a whole but we guarantee to provide protection from all the rain under our umbrella so grab a glass of your favorite wine and step on under <3.
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Y'all know the drill! Grab a glass a wine and take a seat on that couch as we talk you through the mess of the week and hit on some thought-provoking topics regarding social norms for men and women.
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 31 min
In a world full of mass confusion and political turmoil we bring some sunshine to your day. We offer our condolences to the people of New Zealand and pray for the residents and families subject to this tragic act of terror <3.- Frenchie, Nika, Wes
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 45 min
Happy Thursday!Welcome to ep. 9 of The Black Umbrella. Join us in conversation as we discuss the mess that has ensued over this past week and offer our opinions on topics we take interest in. We have a new WOTD for you this week and are giving ALL men (and some women) a PSA to WIPE DOWN THEIR COUNTER ;).
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Come sit down at our Black Table Talk and let's have a chat about all that has transpired over the course of this stormyyyyyy week.
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 23 min
SOLANGE, CARDI B, BLACK HISTORY, LOVEEEEEE, and more :) Grab a bottle of wine and place your FINE self on the couch as you enjoy this episode of The Black Umbrella! Let our voices be a distraction from the everyday struggles of life. We love and appreciate you all and hope you enjoy this weeks episode.
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 40 min
It’s already the week after valentine’s day and the love that was once in the air has already began to crumble. It’s alright though, use our umbrella to shield you from the bullshit. So sit back on that couch, grab a glass a good ol’ wine, and join in on the conversation.
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 45 min
Happy Valentines Day!!! We are sending love to all listeners and hope this episode can bring you laughs, love, and realness. So grab your wine glasses and sip with us the whole way through.
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Join us across the pond for ep. 4 of The Black Umbrella! Join us with a glass wine and a seat at our table as we discuss the craziness that has kicked off the YOUNG, GIFTED, AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Welcome to Ep. 3 of The Black Umbrella!!! We realized we just got on here and started talking without anyone knowing a bit about us as individuals so this episode is partly dedicated on getting to know Frenchie, Nika, and Wes :). So grab a glass of wine, lay back and join the conversation.
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Word of The Day: ap·pease- pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. The Black Umbrella is BACK!!! Opening up with a melodic version on Pretty Boy Swagg hosts Frenchie, Nika, and Wes deliver a great show for you this week. Frenchie gets deep in her Pay it DUST, Nika gives us a new word of the day and Wes's Gust of Wind segment opens up a meaningful and deep conversation.
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Host Frenchie, Nika, and Wes welcome you to the 1st episode of The Black Umbrella!!! Word of The Day(WOTD): en·sconce - to settle securely or snugly The government is SHUT DOWN and apparently so is Southern California with all of this rain. Frenchie starts a movement #pocketwarrior. We discuss why R.Kelly is a disgrace, Travis Scott and the not so Superbowl, being approached at the club, and more.
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 17 min
