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A show where we discuss fun things, strange things, wrong things and all things black. Each week we bring interesting bits of information on:- Where's the Brief, a quick take on branding, marketing or advertising- Jordan's Minute of Joy: a ray of sunshine in a rather dark world- Appropriation Smackd…

Because Black

  • Aug 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 40m AVG DURATION
  • 21 EPISODES


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BAPs Walked So Cardi B Could Run

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 64:43


Please excuse or technical difficulties this episode. We're working on it! But did introduce a new segmentWhere's the Brief?--LoveCraft Country MovieLeBron James polling station at stadiumThe whole state of AlabamaCheck My AdsVia AgencyMoments of Joy--Girl Scouts USA new CEOTemi CokerLeslie Odom JrAppropriation Smackdown-ish!--WAP and the W does not stand for white...

Casserole

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 84:57


Remember, even on your worst days you're still better than theses hoes - Niecy NashWhere's The Brief?Oh, KFC, we see you! Hulu is Woke!Jake from State Farm -- the authorities have it!H&M, you so crazyWe need you still 600&RisingMoments of BLACK Joy--Black is KING. Captain Marvel is getting even better.Zoe Saldana we accept your apology.Niecy Nash is whole mood.What They Should Have Said Was...See ya later, CEO!It's just kids' clothes, yo, come on!

WFH with Lemonade & Anime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 67:19


Where's the Brief:Apple's WFH VideoLet it out, in Iceland (virtually)Chicken Licken ... or whateverCountrytime Lemonade BailoutMoments of JoyMegan Thee ANIME Stallion Arthell Isom coming to a TV near you.North Carolina is still the lesser Carolina but we see what you're doing.Jen Reid you're a queen and a STATUE.What They Should Have SaidHow Brands Apologize ... or, should

The Double Down

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 65:14


Y'all love doubling down, whether it be a chicken sandwich or racism.Where's The Brief?Rosapark or Rosa Parks? You be the judge.W+K + Facebook: Here you go.Moments of Joy---Mark take that L bruh.Marsai let'm know you BEEN on.My Batwoman is BLACK.Keedron finna make hitsWhat You Should Have Said...Yes, Christopher Griffin! Plants!!Oh, Goya, no. Stop it.Bonus Shenanigans:Joy Reid about to get it, after she got it.Read this book!We about to watch Hamilton together and do live commentary next week!

Good Bye Peanut Butter Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 54:36


We said goodbye to our favorite show dog (as in this show, not a dog show) Peanutbutter Jones, the biggest, slobbiest, three-leggedliest, dog in the world. He went to dog glory at home surrounded by a cat who tolerated him, a dog who barely tolerated him, and Jen who legit loved his big dumbness very much. We dedicate Because Black this week to Peanutbutter Jones, the big white dog who always had something to say in the background. LinksWhere’s the Brief?Unilever story on “fair & lovey” NBA ad (Jen +, Jordan not so much)Popeye’s Ads (Jordan +, Jen = angry)Allstate Ads (Jordan +, Jen = imma try)Moments of Joy!Shoutout to the 6 supreme court justices. YES, JUST THE SIX Yess to the yessss!Know your data!Black Lives Matter font.

Juneteenth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 37:16


Blackity, blackity, BLACK.Show links:Black bookstores for the winBlack Parade Route a curated collection of beautiful black small businesses to supportBlack Parade THE SONG!

Back To Black

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 59:13


We're back! Join us as we dust off our mics and do our good work, dragging brands and individuals alike.Spicy Nuggets with a side of sad sauce: https://www.qsrweb.com/news/wendys-bears-brunt-of-social-media-slam-around-franchisee-ceos-trump-donations/What’s Bevel, you ask:https://www.fastcompany.com/90280166/tristan-walker-announces-acquisition-by-procter-gamble-will-remain-as-ceo-and-move-company-to-atlantaBlackout Tuesday Backfire:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theroot.com/what-is-blackout-tuesday-industries-brands-and-more-g-1843852383/ampPlease buy all this ice cream. All day. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.delish.com/food-news/amp32755773/ben-and-jerrys-black-lives-matter-statement/Also, shop here all the time. They are the best (and 100% not paying us to say it. We shout out our favorites so you know where to go!) https://shophighst.com/

Behind The Scenes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 32:04


Listen in and help us plan season 2. Who do you want to hear?Tell us on IG @because_black_podcast

Bloops

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 18:42


Nearwl Nearwl Nearwl

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 41:01


There's a whole lot of blackness in this episode. And, it's the last one of the season before our Blooper episode next week! Season 2 is going to be a bit different -- same basic format, but we're going to add interviews with some of our favorite folks to the mix!Coca-Cola: https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/coca-colas-equal-love-ads-spark-fury-hungary/2189826Gucci: https://www.elle.com/fashion/a28554453/gucci-renee-tirado-global-head-of-diversity-equity-inclusion/Cyntoia Brown:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/07/us/cyntoia-brown-release.htmlCiara: https://www.bet.com/style/fashion/2019/08/07/ciara-is-named-creative-director-of-nike-and-jordan-kids-for-fin.htmlKick Lee: https://www.womenofcincy.org/home/kick-leeAfropunk:https://afropunk.com/Shoppe Black:http://shoppeblack.us/

Daddy Diapers & Becky Bonnets

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 42:25


Don't drink and diaper especially not cider. Sisters are (joyfully) doing it for themselves. We been had deez.Huggies Diapershttps://www.essence.com/news/huggies-uses-black-father/Angry Orchardhttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bj999m/angry-orchard-responds-to-allegations-of-racial-profiling-ruining-guests-proposalUncle Nearest Whiskeyhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/jack-daniels-uncle-nearest-honors-slave-who-taught-jack-daniel-to-make-whiskey/007https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a28419248/new-james-bond-007-lashana-lynch/Marvels' Eternalshttps://metro.co.uk/2019/07/26/i-dont-want-marvel-to-make-a-big-deal-of-makkaris-deafness-10444930/Lion King: The Gifthttps://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/07/beyonces-lion-king-album-gift-tells-deep-story/594640/Becky Bonnetshttps://www.complex.com/style/2019/07/white-woman-claims-she-invented-hair-bonnet-reactions/

Take Two

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 35:34


Bongior-NO! Too much joy to fit in one sentence. Look before you tweet.Alitalia Airline:https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/04/business/alitalia-blackface-video-scli-intl/index.htmlJay-Z for the culture:https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/jay-z-cannabis-company-caliva-partner-1203262853/A Black Lady Sketch Show:https://nylon.com/black-lady-sketch-show-trailerJaden WE LOVE YOU:https://vegoutla.com/jaden-smith-opens-free-vegan-food-truck-for-l-a-s-homeless/Zero on Netflix:https://twitter.com/strongblacklead/status/1148957799931473920Free Money on the highway:https://twitter.com/Caramelbelle/status/1148764737850748928Hot Girl Summer: https://madamenoire.com/1081545/they-werent-ready-maybelline-gets-called-out-trying-to-co-opt-hot-girl-summer/

Black Mermaids

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 29:34


Hide yo kids, hide your wallets. Here comes the judge. Cuckoo for Coco Gauff. #YesMyArielP&G The Lookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7lbdD1hq0Coco Gauffhttps://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/27/tennis/coco-gauff-15-year-old-wimbledon-trnd/index.html#YesMyArielhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/halle-bailey-in-the-little-mermaid-disney-casts-singer-halle-bailey-as-ariel-in-live-action-film/

Stayin' Alive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 34:42


Where can I get black market tomato? Infinity level joy plus Lizzo. Kim-oh-NO!

Seasoned Dairy of the Lesser Carolinas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 29:40


Try The Best Western

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 28:45


Milestones are for everyone...but not everyone can stay at the Holiday Inn. You may need a drink.Gillette’s Ad Master Stroke:https://www.adweek.com/agencyspy/surveys-show-mostly-positive-response-to-greys-transgender-gillette-ad/157103/It’s Above Me Now:https://newsone.com/playlist/its-above-me-now-best-western-n-word-hotel-video/item/1We're happy and we're singing and we're colored:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDCINv3zY5cAnd I, Oop:https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/jasmine-masters-and-i-oopBudweiser UK Pride Activation:https://www.dailydot.com/irl/budweiser-uk-pride-campaign/

Can I Get A Hooptie?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 30:42


50% giggles, 10% Jennifer Hudson, 5% puppies, 34% tired, 1%Rihanna.Rihanna Fenty Fashionhttps://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/05/233877/rihanna-joani-johnson-fentyLil Nas X back at it with the good newshttps://mashable.com/article/lil-nas-x-adopts-dogs/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeedsNot so much Apache Ginhttps://vinepair.com/articles/spirits-cultural-appropriation/You're gonna have to find their IG & webpage on your own time (you've been warned).

Debt-free Cowboys

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 32:28


Really Loqueesha? Look Ma no debt. Hoedown horror: y'all ain't the only ones.Receipts :Unfortunately this is the link to the Loqueesha movie trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLumQUkf_7ULoyola High School 100% college acceptancehttps://rollingout.com/2019/05/21/detroit-male-high-school-maintains-100-college-acceptance-for-9-years-in-a-row/Morehouse class of 2019 blessinghttps://www.theroot.com/congrats-grad-morehouse-keynote-speaker-pays-off-deb-1834874749Old town road Wrangler outragehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2019/05/23/wranglers-old-town-road-slammed-cowboy-cultural-appropriation/1214099001/Homies on the rangehttps://twitter.com/MoorInformation/status/1132058987334197249

Spicy Nuggets

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 17:30


Whose running the show at Gucci? Can Chance the Rapper pay my student loans? Can I touch your hair? This is episode 3.

Get A Map Boo

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 16:43


Are we all related to George Washington? Don't nobody bring me no bad news. The audacity of caucasity! This is episode 2. Enjoy!

The Outtakes

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 16:58


Is Uncle Ben real? How to season chicken. The drink of our people and more. Join on the first episode of our journey!

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