The Black Spark Podcast

Kim & Reggie have been together for almost 40 years and their relationship wisdom is timeless! In this episode they share about the ups and downs of marriage and how they've been so successful for so long.

On this Valentine's Day we had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing couple: Shereem and Keri of @MarriageFamilyBusiness. These two share their story of love, family, and entrepreneurship while giving us some of their tips and tricks.

We had the pleasure of interviewing fellow NYC native, Chloe Hilliard. She's a TV comedy writer, stand-up comedian, author, and journalist. We discuss everything from eating the best for *you*, to capitalism, to the link between corn flakes and masturbation! 

This week Addae is practicing what he preaches, Nya is feeling more energized, and we're both making it a priority to show up in and for our relationships.

Week 2 of 2022: Trans-racial adoption, Jim Jones learning to kiss, and the hunt for the Jill Scott sex tape

How do you keep a relationship going? What's the secret? This week we chat about adaptability and communication as major keys to healthy relationships.   

Week 1 of 2022: Goals, covid going crazy, and The Caucasity

Welcome to 2022! New episodes, new segments, same chill vibes.

Nya turned 40!!!...and had one too many drinks! We're chatting about kitchen playsets, mental health, and Megan Thee Graduate.

We are back (again), chatting it up about all the things! Men being partners vs providers, holiday gifts, Chaka Khan, Kimye, and Covid-22: the Omicron variant. It's a lot!

#demdamnkids and #demdamnelders are at it again! This week we chat about the joys of parenting, Hide and Seek, black excellence, and White people columbusing "woke".

The pandemic took us out all last week but we back like we never left! This episode we chat about Halloween, interracial dating, Meta, and toxic homophobia.

Where did 2021 go? We're already halfway through October! This week we chat about Dave Chappelle, the job market, Black Chyna preaching in the airport, golden showers, women's reproductive rights (trigger warning), and Pokemon. 

This week we are getting to the bag, R. Kelly is going to prison, and Big Brother is an actual brotha! You love to see it!

If you find yourself asking "What are we?", "Where is this going?" You might be in a situationship? In this episode we discuss how you 

We're giving you 2 for 1 on this episode! The homie Quez joins us again for "Ask a Dude" and Playboy Kyree strikes again!

Horror Nights...men in skirts...swollen balls...and a damn woolly mammoth??? What is going on?

In this one, we chat about our "bucket lists", failing institutions, lace panties, and the Great Resignation/General Strike we're all living through. We also take a few moments to remember a Real One. Rest In Peace to Michael K. Williams.

We're back from vacation! In this episode we catch y'all up on #demdamnkids, all the things we did, and a whole rant about COVID (...how are we still in the middle of a pandemic?...HOW???).

One of dem damn kids threw us for a loop this week. We also chatted with Danielle of @single_mom_money about dating and dollars. ...And Nya was ear-hustling in white spaces. Find out what she learned!

This week we chat about petty parents, jumping in the deep end, and R. Kelly's lawyers jumping ship! Watch who you cape for! We're joined by the amazing Kahlil Haywood: writer, columnist, and super fan! He's featured in a new book "Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed," pre-sale available now!

We gon call last week "The Cyclone" because it was a bumpy roller coaster of crazy! It be's like that sometimes in The Game of Life - Black Spark Edition.

This episode is hot, spicy, and slightly x-rated #grownfolxonly. Our special guest Joi from @EverythingsSexy is a trained dominatrix, teaching us how to bring kink to our "vanilla" life!

This week, as always, we cover a bunch of random topics: ridin' dirty, white people "seasoning", The N-word, and keeping your air to yourself!

This week we're joined by the homie Quez: Entertainment Manager, Super Fan, and High-Value Man. We got more of #DemDamnElders and we introduce another new segment: Ask A Dude!

This episode is all about the amazing, thoughtful, annoying, funny, and loving mothers in our lives. We chat about the things we've learned from our mothers, the things we taught our mothers, and we introduce a new segment: #DemDamnElders

Whew! It was a roller coaster week for black folks! We discuss our complete shock after the Chauvin verdict, the importance of active listening, and explaining polygamy to an 8-year-old.

Failure is a part of the process but quitting is not an option; advice for #demdamnkids and adults alike.

This week we lost a real one. Rest in peace to DMX. We also discuss how the Chauvin trial, the pandemic, and all the crazy things happening in this country are affecting the collective "us". It's a bucket of boogers!

This week we were blessed to meet Aaron & Latovia Cheatham (and little Brandon Michael)! They are an amazing couple with 7 beautiful and unique children. Find out how they met, how they decided to have 7 little people, and how they manage it all.  And be sure to follow them on IG and Youtube @TheCheathamFamily and on TikTok @TheCheathamFamily9

We took a whole day off for Spring Break but WE BACK! This week we're talking Lil Nas X, loving your entire self, and poon juice...?

We're talking about channeling your rage, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah Verzuz, and Granny wants to grow WHAT in the garden???

It's really been a whole year! What have we learned about ourselves? How do we show up to love ourselves? Let's chop it up!

Intentional Coupling, tips for keeping your word, and another stimulus check?...oh my!

Do our elders understand today's relationships? Can we take advice from them? Let's talk about it. Also...clubhouse craziness, wild stories about #demdamnkids, and get hype for Coming 2 America!!!

We had a wonderful talk with Dr. Kiarra King about the tragic case of Dr. Moore, the inequities in the treatment POC receive, and how to use our voices to advocate for ourselves in medical settings.

We said we'd never become our parents but...here we are! This week we talk about honesty and openness in relationships, setting expectations, and Boosie (insert eye roll).

Valentine's Day is over. How are we *really* doing in our relationships? 

What is Valentine's Day in a panny?

Year 1 is in the books! Year 2 is about to be LIT! This week we discuss everything form Wendy Williams and Method Man to WTF is going on with TI and Tiny. We also ask the question: How are you adding value to any and everything you touch?

This week we discuss the Salt-N-Pepa biopic, Keyshia and Ashanti Verzuz, and Bernie being completely unimpressed. We also ask the question: Is there anything white supremacists *can't* do?

2021 is already crazy! With all that's going on, we ask: What do we tell these children about the world around them?

We end this crazy year with a "Best Of" compilation.

It's a celebration! Nya turned 39 and Addae's brain is still working properly! #winning  RIP Tiny Lister aka Deebo

This week we discuss dating for money, toxic relationships, and of course, #DemDamnKids Trigger Warning: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

#DemDamnKids guilted us into celebrating Thanksgiving! Also, Mike Tyson won! 

This week it's Addae's birthday, Thanksgiving, and Kirk Franklin got us twerking on the ceiling! Just a regular week!

Meditation, gratitude, and Dem Damn Kids fighting... You know, just another week in our house.

We did it! It's a celebration!!! ...kinda

GO VOTE!!! Laugh with us in the voting line as we discuss perfectionism, sexy bonnets, and brutally honest kids.

Speaking with activist T. Marie King about the Black vote, activism, and how to make our voices heard.