WOTD: Amusement- amusing or entertaining; the condition of being amused; a pleasurable diversion Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Pet Funerals https://twitter.com/NotLaja/status/1646579761655980032?s=20 #BoycottCannon https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1646599078963302410?s=20 Birthday Themes https://twitter.com/KhadiDon/status/1646723600899248129?s=20 Wes’s new music of the week! K. Michelle- “Wherever Th...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 14
WOTD: Excursion- a going out or forth expedition. A brief trip at special reduced rates Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Lazy Leaf Blowing https://twitter.com/neglectedcarrot/status/1645482631130234882?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Feeding the Multitude https://twitter.com/rahsh33m/status/1644717316767137792?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Easter Extraness https://twitter.com/protestia/status/164533049...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 13
WOTD: Study- a state of contemplation; application of the mental faculties. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Wedding Vows? https://twitter.com/LolitaGracexx/status/1641518835650928652?s=20 Club Etiquette https://twitter.com/colormetaay/status/16412194541881 Wes’s new music of the week! AMAKA- “Cruisin’” Jhené Aiko- “calm & patient” Tyler the Creator- CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale Chlöe- In Pie...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 5Ep. 12
WOTD: Switch- to shift in or in exchange for something. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Elevator to Hell https://twitter.com/cal_gif/status/1640101904477831171?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Can I Get To The Yams For The Uber X? https://twitter.com/dejadenile/status/1639047198271758336?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Wes’s new music of the week! Usher- “GLU” Tyler The Creator- “DOGTOOTH” Chlöe- “Body D...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 11
WOTD: Event- Something that happens, an occurrence. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Out Yo Collard Green Mind! https://twitter.com/hamiltonanthony/status/1636104057952641024?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g OnlyFools https://twitter.com/jesuis_greg/status/1637873031291740174?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Fresh Fish Fillet https://twitter.com/raphousetv2/status/1636726047084539904?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSH...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 10
WOTD: Experience- Direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Llama Llama Red Pajama https://twitter.com/blkboyshine/status/1634578554909327361?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Reading Rainbow https://twitter.com/mohsin__s1/status/1630564851331350528?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Sister, Sister https://twitter.com/errbodyannoying/status/16336...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 9
WOTD: Inherit- to receive from an ancestor as a right or title descendible by law Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: The Little Mermaid https://twitter.com/hallebailey/status/1632782681292550144?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Bringing Down The House? https://twitter.com/thechub_b_w/status/1632283041467977728?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g Praise This https://twitter.com/chloebailey/status/163277515025177...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 8
WOTD: Investigation - to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: DVSN Dates: https://twitter.com/dvsn/status/1628495157547962368?s=20 https://twitter.com/xohhhh_/status/1628586768583872517?s=20 Wes’s new music of the week! Jessie Ware- “Pearls” Chlöe & Chris Brown- “How Does It Feel” The Weeknd ft. Ariana Grande- “Die For You” Don Toliver- Love Sick K...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 7
WOTD: Impromptu - made, formed, or done spur of the moment Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Therapy for Therapists: https://twitter.com/dreadful4tymes/status/1627382878127501313?s=46&t=8hERTZ5ymONjyLtqXGaqIg Passport Bros: https://twitter.com/kiarichards_/status/1627352406156771328?s=46&t=8hERTZ5ymONjyLtqXGaqIg Tween Representation: https://twitter.com/canaryyella_/status/1625297280667353089?s=46&...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 6
WOTD: Artist- a person who creates art such as painting, writing, music, etc. using conscious skill and creative imagination. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Perfect Match: https://twitter.com/_missleandra/status/1615374239204245507?s=46&t=FhIsCUlWmKQahMFFRMOGhg Barney is Back: https://twitter.com/_jwigz/status/1625171784113741825?s=46&t=FhIsCUlWmKQahMFFRMOGhg Medical Mimosa: https://twitter.com/mun...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 5
WOTD: luscious- richly luxurious or appealing to the senses Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: A California Accent: https://twitter.com/macknazzjack/status/1621254290089345024?s=46&t=lZtAH7d669MzKjMMnSngsQ Work =/= Life: https://twitter.com/285slim/status/1620892624562569217?s=46&t=lZtAH7d669MzKjMMnSngsQ Bring Back Walkable Cities: https://twitter.com/henryzcohen/status/1619095675328954368?s=46&t=l...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Panty Police: https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1620210801952055298?s=20&t=YMnPMw-E9yHi3EmOStcC0Q Gasms https://twitter.com/phllyjwn/status/1619121452804104193?s=20&t=YMnPMw-E9yHi3EmOStcC0Q Scammers are Scamming: https://twitter.com/FinesseEness/status/1619825730078281728?s=20&t=YMnPMw-E9yHi3EmOStcC0Q Wes’s new music of the week! Chlöe- “Pray It Away” Q- Luv (I KNOW I WANT THIS FOR REAL) Muni Long- “Horas Y Horas” Lil Yachty- Let’s Start Here Click th...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Season 5 Episode 2 WOTD: Sweepstakes- a promotional drawing in which prizes are given away at no charge to participants. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: How about no?: https://twitter.com/mgolteez/status/1616136038774149122?s=46&t=B13JwbyyW5CyfUFXk2me0w It’s Just Exercise:: https://twitter.com/itsopulencebaby/status/1617553584006246400?s=46&t=B13JwbyyW5CyfUFXk2me0w https://twitter.com/emieleode/stat...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome to The Black Umbrella Season 5! WOTD: Specific- constituting or falling into a specifical category Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Nasty Personified: https://twitter.com/ladiovanna/status/1614113654189719552?s=46&t=SJSHm3BKtiiJyqyv2ygs5Q Husband Calling: https://twitter.com/rahsh33m/status/1614875685591433221?s=46&t=SJSHm3BKtiiJyqyv2ygs5Q Wes’s new music of the week! Leon Thomas- “Breaking P...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Happy #TBUthursday Today marks the end of Season 4 of The Black Umbrella and although we are sad to leave you all we can’t wait to reunite with y’all in January for Season 5. We love y’all and happy holidays & new year :). See you in 2023. Wes's new music of the week! Babyface- Girls Night Out Taylor Swift- Midnight Debbie- “Cherry Wine” GoGo Morrow- Ready CoCo Jones- “ICU” Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Happy #TBUthursday In this week’s For The Birds segment, we talk shots of Old Bay vodka, Bad Barney, & Megan Thee Stallion hosting SNL. We talk about new music and our desperate need for Iyanla to fix the rap girls in this week’s Gust of Wind segment. Lastly, we discuss our ability/ lack thereof to separate the artist from the art. Wes's new music of the week! KIRBY- “Take Care” Doechii- “Stressed” MIA- Mata Sebastian Mikael- PHILEO Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.c...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Do you believe in cuffing season? This week we discuss this phenomenon known as cuffing season and whether or not we believe in it. We also touch on some of our favorite things to do during the fall to keep us cozy. Wes's new music of the week! Landon J. Thomas IV- “Missippi Boy” Alex Vaughn- The Hurtbook Joyce Wrice- Motive Quavo & Takeoff- Only Built For Infinity Links Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 24 min
You can already tell from the title we are about to be on some foolishness today. We can’t wait for y’all to hear our thoughts on Coach Stormy and her antics! We get vulnerable during the Under Our Umbrella segment this week and discuss our good and bad habits. Wes's new music of the week! Ciara & Summer Walker- “Better Thangs” Savannah Ré- No Weapons Baby Tate- Mani/Pedi Bree Runway- “That Girl” KenTheMan- “Baddest” Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Happy #TBUthursday How do you balance making time for friendships in your life? We always lead with work when discussing maintaining a balance in life between friendships and relationships. Frenchie does the opposite and leads with friends during this week's Under Our Umbrella segment. We discuss how we have been able to maintain such a tight friendship over the years and how we have inspired each other over that time. Wes's new music of the week! Duece Flame- “ Steppin” Samara Joy- Longer Awhil...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 21 min
How do you ask for support? Wes leads this week's Under Our Umbrella segment by asking this very question. Sometimes we take so much on and don’t know how to ask for support from our loved ones. We explore how we cope without support and ways we can open ourselves up to asking for it. Wes's new music of the week! Kiana Ledé- “Irresponsible” Kelela- “Washed Away” DIXSON- 004DAISY Mariah Carey- Butterfly: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.c...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Happy #TBUthursday Does who you know matter more than what you know? Frenchie leads this week's Under Our Umbrella segment discussion on how networking and socializing can take you much further into success rather that the knowledge you’ve acquired over time. Wes's new music of the week! Nicki Minaj- “Super Freaky Girl” (Queen Mix) Bryson Tiller- “Outside” Jenevive- Rendezvous Ari Lennox- age/sex/location Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Happy #TBUthursday The VMAs were this week and although we weren’t thrilled with the show it sparked a conversation amongst as a group. Where is the thrill in award shows? Over the years, award shows have become less and less exciting to watch. We discuss the current horrid state of award shows along with how we predict they will evolve. Wes's new music of the week! DDG- “If I Want You” JID- The Forever Story DJ Khalid- GOD DID Jade Novah- Moon in Pisces Gianni Lee ft. Dawn- “Walk In” Follow Us:...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Happy #TBUthursday Do you support Nepotism? We answer that question and explore how we’ve seen communities of color react toward the act of nepotism. Wes's new music of the week! Tank- R&B Money Tink- Pillow Talk Demi Lovato- HOLY FVCK Jade Novah- “Trip” Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Happy #TBUthursday Social media has a way of constantly reminding us we need to be doing more than we already are. Frenchie leads this week’s under our umbrella segment where she explains the concept of hustle culture. We analyze how much each of us subscribes to this culture and the effect it has on our mental health. Wes's new music of the week! Nicki Minaj- “Super Freaky Girl” GoGo Morrow- “I.O.U” Ari Lennox- “Hoodie” Megan Thee Stallion- Traumazine Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackum...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Happy #TBUthursday Have you ever thought about what age you were when you had the first teacher that looked like you? What about how old you were when you stopped having teachers that looked like you? Today’s conversation is all about our educational background and the foundation we plan to set for future generations. Each of us takes turns answering questions like the ones above as well as molding the environment we hope our future children will learn in. Wes's new music of the week! DUCKWORTH ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Happy #TBUthursday Category… Beyoncé! The wait is over and we all got a chance to listen to Act I of Beyoncé’s three-act project, Renaissance. We take the time to break down our favorite songs on the album and offer some creative direction on what we would like to see visually from this project. Wes's new music of the week! TheOfficialKen- 4K Beyoncé- Renaissance Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Happy #TBUthursday Folks are out here making pranking their partner for social media clout a brand and it’s about time we get to the bottom of it! When a relationship becomes a business venture spearheaded by humiliation where is the time to divide and find space to actually love and can for each other? Wes's new music of the week! DeniLeigh- The Same Megan Thee Stallion ft. Future- “Pressureliscious” India Shawn- Before We Go (Deeper) DVSN- “If I Get Caught” Flo Milli- You Still Here, Ho? Follo...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Happy #TBUthursday We’ve been in a pandemic for two plus years now and it seems like as time passes it is getting harder and harder to kick ourselves into gear. Frenchie leads this week’s under the umbrella and directs the conversation on how we keep ourselves motivated and accountable when we feel like we’re at our witts end. Wes's new music of the week! Lizzo- Special Latto- “Pu**y” Monica- “Friends” Gwen Bunn- PHASE Re’Lxuise- Lxuise (Unplugged) Steve Lacey- Gemini Rights Follow Us: @tbupodca...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Happy #TBUthursday A part of adulting is boundary setting and the boundaries that are the hardest to set are ones for yourself when it comes to the parents, guardians, and elders in your life. This week we talk through those challenges and pinpoint ways to tell your elders “Respectfully, hell no” Wes's new music of the week! Ciara- “Jump” Ambré- 3000 Doechii- “Bitch I’m Nice” FLO- The Lead Follow Us: @tbupodcast Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Happy #TBUthursday So much happened on socials and in music this week and we talk about it all! This week’s Under Our Umbrella is centered around an ongoing debate on social media surrounding soft parenting. We as hosts get vulnerable about how we were parented and discuss some of the highs and possible lows that come with soft parenting. Wes's new music of the week! City Girls ft. Usher- “Good Love” Cardi B ft. Lil Durk & Ye- “Hot Shit” Jade Novah & Kenyon Dixon- “Rollercoaster” Muni Lo...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 25 min
