Happy #TBUthursday! We give our condolences and honor the legacy of Kobe as we enter the one year anniversary of his passing. There was so much to say about this past week's inauguration and we discuss it all from the fashions to the entertainment. We also touch on the LONG-AWAITED Keyshia Cole & Ashanti Verzuz. This weeks Under Our Umbrella sparks conversation on the struggles we have all faced trying to fulfill our passions in life with responsibility staring us right in the face daily. Ch...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Hey y'all! We are back with our Season 3 premiere. We are so excited to be coming through your speakers every #TBUthursday again. Catch up with us as we discuss what we all did during our break along with all that happened in music, social media, and the news while we were away. In this week's Under Our Umbrella, we set our goals and intentions for 2021! What are your goals for the year? Hit us up @tbupodcast on Instagram and Twitter or email us at theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com and let us know.
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 32 min
We've had such a great time giving you the best season we possibly could in this year of turmoil. In this final episode, we give you the usual rundown on what is viral on Twitter and in pop culture. We close out the episode with our highs and lows of 2020 along with each of us setting one goal for the year 2021. We love you all and thank you for listening! See you in 2021 Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 32 min
This week on TBU we discuss Ice Cube & 50 Cent supporting Trump, #EndSARS, new music from H.E.R, and the looming criticisms on social media over the trailer of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, a new movie coming to Netflix with Viola Davis as the lead. In our, Under Our Umbrella segment, we tackle our own personal definitions of reciprocation and what it looks like from the outside looking in. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 33 min
In this week's For the Birds segment, we discuss the Lakers bringing home their 17th Championship title to LA, the logic of spending money on furniture, and urge celebrities to put their clothes on when telling us to get out and vote. The Under Our Umbrella segment this week poses one question. What's doing too much for your partner? Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 32 min
There is so much to discuss this week! First, Frenchie shares her thoughts on the #DeborahCoxChallenge in our For the Birds segment. Our favorite non-auntie Ava DuVernay found herself in the hot seat with black twitter, and we discuss this year's 2020 SAVAGEXFENTY fashion show. This week's Under Our Umbrella segment tackles the topic of perception. Have you ever encountered a "chameleon" in your life? A person who changes how they act based on who they're surrounded by. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- I...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 18 min
This week's For the Birds segment starts off with us discussing developments in the Breonna Taylor case. From there, we dive into why having a passport is now a dating requirement; and the new obsession with using live bees as a topping for your favorite dish. In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss the topic of unwanted surprises. As humans, is it fair to say we have a sense of entitlement when it comes to being privy to the information of those closest to us? Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Inst...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Today's For the Birds segment kicks off with some historical hotness! We discuss what figures in black history we find attractive. Frenchie also addresses her disgust for a woman who shall not be named with a green dress obsession. In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss whether or not we would quit our 9-5 in exchange to live a life of luxury with a wealthy partner. Have you got yourself a sponsor? Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 18 min
We covered so much in this week's episode! Our For the Birds segment kicked off with us showing appreciation for teachers making their lesson plans "zoom friendly", Utah's deranged mask protest, and the beautiful surprise Chris Evans gave us on our timelines this past week. In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment we discuss the pressure we place upon ourselves to hit certain milestones in life and how unhealthy it can be in the long-run. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail u...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 46 min
This week we discuss the "Elmo Verzez Barney" twitter feud, tattooing your partner's name on your body, and much more in our For the Birds segment. In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we get into whether or not it is appropriate to propose to your partner directly after they've given birth. We also hit on if there is ever a right time to leave while in an argument with your partner? Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 23 min
R.I.P Chadwick Boseman In this episode, we discuss our new "Jamaican" sis Adele, plastic surgery brought to you by Groupon. and the non-stop comparisons between Jhene Aiko and Sade out here in these twitter streets during the For The Birds segment. Our Under Our Umbrella question for this week is simple. Have you ever fallen for your significant other's friend? Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 27 min
In our For The Birds segment, we discuss all of the drama that's been flooding our Twitter timelines this past week. Trey Songz has found himself in some boiling hot tea he can't sing his way out of and Jeffree Star claims to have traded in his racist ways for the BLACK man of his dreams. The Under Our Umbrella segment focuses on the significance of a ring within a marriage. Is it necessary to wear at all times or when you find it most convenient? Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter ...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 35 min
In this episode, we discuss the "for me" trend running ramped through social media and how one couple managed to ruin it for us all. We also take some time to talk about new music and Billy Porter's PowerPoint performance at the Democratic National Convention. In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss a tweet from a man expressing his disgust of dates constantly being centered around food.
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 19 min
This week we discuss Jordin Sparks serving us some watered down red sangria, a book written by a white man titled How to Date and Marry the RIGHT Black Woman, WAP, and taking care of your mental health during COVID-19. Our Under Our Umbrella segment focuses on the story of a young man hustling for his money while quarantining in the Hamptons. He is a JOB! Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Happy TBU Thursday! We are back and LIVE! It feels so amazing to be in the studio with one another cooking up the magic y'all all know and love. This week we discuss the launch of FENTY Skin, new music from Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé's Black Is King, and the long-awaited return of vocal architect Brandy with the release of her new album B7. In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we voiced our feelings on partners cropping their significant others out of photos to make them more "suit...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Happy #TBUthursday! This week we get into people's irrational obsession with incorporating Hennessy into every possible thing they consume, Nick Cannon, poppin' boochie during what should be considered a special moment, and so much more throughout the show. Our Under Our Umbrella topic deals with an untraditional take on proposals. Would you rather open up a box to find a ring or a slip of paper saying "I paid off your $70K student loan debt, will you marry me?"
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to another episode of The Black Umbrella! Sorry, we missed you last week :( but we are back this week and ready to catch up. Today we discuss round 2 of LA's COVID-19 shutdown, Jada's Red Table Whisper, "is it a cake?", and more in the For The Birds segment. We also discuss new music and Ivanka Trump's controversial "Find Something New" ad campaign in the Gust of Wind segment. In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we want you to answer one question. Have you ever been ghosted, or are you th...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Happy #TBUthursday! This week we discuss Terry "Coons" Crews and his #blacklivesain'tbetter antics, 45th's racist rampage, and becoming a homeowner in your early twenties. The Under Our Umbrella segment this week is inspired by a certain "situationship" that had taken the media by storm as of late. We ask each other about the transition from marriage to life partnership and how we define that process in our own words. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 21 min
It's #TBUthursday! This week we discuss the restaurant Ouzo Bay's discrimination, Teyana Taylor's new album, and much more. Our Under Our Umbrella segment deals with the word "allow" and the role it plays in interpersonal relationships. What won't your partner "allow" you to do? Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Happy #TBUthursday! This week we take a page out of B. Simone's Scrapbook and have a conversion around how to apologize for something that is your fault, but not really your fault. Trust us... we are trying just as hard as you to make it make sense. In the Under Our Umbrella segment, we take you to "education station," where we discuss whether we feel obligated to teach those who choose to be ignorant of the world surrounding them.
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Happy #TBUthursday! This week come back with a KINKY edition of the Under Our Umbrella segment. This episode is definitely for the grown folks. Don't be shy now ;) get under that umbrella and embrace the RAIN. Follow us:@TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 28 min
This episode we stray away from our usually scheduled program to take some time to discuss the state of our nation. Please, join us in conversation and take some time to find out ways you can advocate from wherever you are. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Happy #TBUthursday! This week we are bringing Lana Del Rey and Doja Cat to the nest in our For The Birds segment, diving into the controversial conversation they ignited within social media this past week. In our, Under Our Umbrella segment, we have one simple question, can you pay our bills? We tackle how we each would best handle dividing up expenses while living with a significant other. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
May 28, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Happy #TBUthursday! With us all being on lockdown during quarantine, the Karens are making their presence known in these USA streets that they are HERE and NOT HAPPY. Moral of the story, keep your mask on!
May 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Happy #TBUthursday. In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we focus on boundaries within friendships. this conversation sparked from this week's recent episode of Insecure, a show on HBO. We get into a candid conversation on what we would have done in that situation on both ends of the spectrum.
May 14, 2020•1 hr 19 min
#HappyTBUthursday! We are back at you with another episode of The Black Umbrella. This episode we discuss Tyra Banks and her antics on the earlier seasons of ANTM, the role black women play as a therapist in network television, new music, and much more :). In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss how persistence is not always a good thing when it comes to going after someone you want. So turn up your speakers to the MAX and we hope you enjoy this week's episode. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Inst...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Happy #TBUthursday and welcome to yet another episode of The Black Umbrella (remote). In this week's episode, we discuss fragile masculinity, finding love while in quarantine, and respectability politics. Grab your umbrella from the nearest closet and prop it while you listen. If we can't go outside and experience the elements the least we could do is pretend.
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Happy #TBU Thursday! It's week two of recording at home and you can tell by this episode just how much we miss recording with one another in person. When this quarantine is over we advise everyone to get up, get out, and shake what ya momma (or daddy) GAVE YA! So join us and learn a new word, have a good laugh, and open up your umbrellas indoors for this new episode.
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Hey Y'all! Welcome to another #TBUthursday. We are coming to you REMOTE, this quarantine has definitely done a number on us but we ensure that through hell or high water these episodes will continue to be recorded and released on a weekly for all to enjoy. Bare with us during this crazy time and open up your umbrellas for another crazy episode.
Apr 16, 2020•51 min
Happy #TBUthursday! We are coming to you again with a new episode this week. We discuss how this quarantine has got us all still inside and have an Under Our Umbrella segment steeped in ungratefulness and trust. At the end of the day, we just have one question for y'all. Why is your chicken in the ocean and why is your fish on land?
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 14 min
