Harlem's Very Own Podcast

Loving While Black

Welcome back, beloveds.
#BlackLove has been circulating a lot this month, between Rocky and Rihanna's pregnancy to Nazanin and Miguel's reunification. As such, Harlem's Heroes decided to investigate that term a bit more closely, and they reinvited Grace Duah (@_graceduah) to help them do it. But first: reviewing that halftime show and stopping a truly devious Twitter criminal. 
"Death to Black Love" by F.D. Signifier can be found here.
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Black History Bingo

Happy Black History Month, Beloveds! And 恭喜发财 to our Chinese listeners🐅
In the back half, a game of appreciation for the highlights of Black culture since the 70s. Also—stopping this nigga Jay Electronica. Treacherous tats. Breaking in your Timbs. Rocky and RiRi. Joe Rogan and the conundrum of influence. The disturbing origins of Kellogg's cereal. Justin's impending promotion. And more!
FEAT. An impassioned debate about chunky versus smooth peanut butter.
Peep this living digital library on the history of Black music, curated by journalist Jenzia Burgos: https://blackmusiclibrary.com/Library
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Tactical Tabasco

This week on HvO, 
Did y'all know Whole Foods carries condoms? Anyway, stopping this nigga Fivio Foreign; Brittany Renner dunking on Fresh & Fit; Ohio's White Knight vs. Iron Mike; Different sources of milk; Super Bowl Halftime Show; Moon Knight; Kool Moe's rap report card, and more.
FEAT. Grandmomma Simmons' incredible story of performing alongside The Nicholas Brothers. 
Find out ways to support the victims/families of the Twin Parks Fire here and here.
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Balsamic Vinigga

This week on your favorite bimonthly broadcast,
Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction. Also, honoring a Golden Girl; stopping this nigga Tristan Thompson; Aaliyah's new album, 20 years belated; the dark underbelly of Sesame Street, and more.
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Holiday Hooliganism

Happy Holidays, Beloveds! 
Harlem's Heroes bring back Friend of the Show Wes Goodrich to talk nonsense for an hour and a half in a relaxed remote session immediately following Justin's final day of undergrad! Topics covered include: 
Meagan Good's divorce
Attractive names
Alexa Demie being immortal 
JAY-Z being underrated
Fantastic 4 cast ideas 
And a lot more. Be easy till January y'all! 

Prison Paninis

Happy December, beloveds!
In an unexpectedly musical episode, Harlem's Heroes run through a bevy of topics including their Spotify Wrapped results, Grammy Nominations, and the reports of a little A$AP incubating in the Right Honourable womb of Robyn Rihanna Fenty. 
Other topics covered include:
Chris Cuomo's suspension from CNN 
The passing of Virgil Abloh
Joe Rogan dethroned by the Sunny Gang
Celebrity dating prospects
The power of corny lyrics 
FEAT. Will Smith stopping by the studio to praise Ahmad's acting abilities!

Yellowbone Sorrow

On this episode of Harlem's Very Own Podcast, the fellas go over the continually-evolving details from the tragedy at Astroworld and discuss the accountability of celebrities to their fans. 
Other topics covered include:
Joe Rogan's autofellatio fantasy
Spider-Man: No Way Home
DaBaby's Baby Mama 
The softest rap beefs in history
Silk Sonic
FEAT. A conversation between special guests Dave Chappelle and Jay Z! 
A bountiful Thanksgiving week to you, beloveds. Stuff yourselves! We'll be back right on schedule in December. 

Speaking of Rockets

Happy November, beloveds. 
Harlem's Heroes respond to the results of the mayoral election and paint a picture of their ideal New York City. Later, they dig into the Will & Jada turmoil as continually stirred up by the internet, and discuss the unhealthy obsession a lot of people hold with celebrity marriages. 
Other topics covered include:
Jude's fashion goals
Pimpin' Pete Davidson
Facebook Meta 
Claressa's first loss 
FEAT. A surprise midway cameo appearance from...a member of The Media Morgue???

A Bear in the Stairwell

On this episode of HvO!
The fellas dissect the blissfully Black phenomenon that was the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival through the lens of Questlove's documentary 'Summer of Soul'.
Other topics covered include:
Conor McGregor breaking a DJ's nose
The Rock's rap career
Kanye's legal name change
Usman/Covington rematch at UFC 268 
FEAT. the great Tony Lawrence's voice in our slightly modified intro!
 

A Helluva Drug

Harlem's Very Own Podcast returns!
The Season 5 premiere brings i tre moschettieri back together in person for an energetic, insightful, and unbroken episode. Harlem's Heroes discuss the troubled career of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, including his latest brush with the law, as well as some surprising developments in the legacy of Jude and Justin's great-grandmaster: Bruce Lee himself.
Other topics covered include:
Chloe x Halle
Personal summer recaps
Lil Durk's Top 50 rappers of all time
Michael Jackson VERZUZ who? 
And much more. It's good to be back, beloveds.