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Black Mangoes Podcast

by Ben Jackson, Alton Showers, Ashton Woods, Brandon Edwards

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Join Ben, Al, Ash, and BJ as they sit down just to have conversations about their life experiences, social issues, music and film, and other nerdy stuff.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 25 | He's Just A God

    On this episode, Ben, Al & Ash return from they're unplanned hiatus! Ben reflects on finishing his undergraduate degree and the guys share some college stories before getting into the topics. Then they discuss Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog trailer (and why they hate it). Al defends DC's latest...

  2. Episode 23 | Impaasta

    On this episode, Ben, Al, & Ash review Captian Marvel (with spoilers, skip minutes 30-48 to avoid) and then begin to theorize about Avengers 4: Endgame. Later the guys discuss Google's Stadia gaming system.

  3. Episode 22 | Lil Dude & Ramen Noodles

    On this episode, the guys are joined by band Soul Karnival. They kick off the podcast by hearing about the origins of the band before moving into a discussion of the new 2Chains album and the idea of "punk rap." The group moves to talk about new male hair trends, which leads to a deeper...

  4. A&B Conversation | Professionalism

    On the first episode of A&B, the Black Mangoes' new debate show, Ben hosts a debate about professionalism, specifically having unnatural hair colors when applying for a job. Jordan, an Event Manager, strongly believes that this is unacceptable while Harley, a Costume Designer, believes that times...

  5. Episode 21 | When Angels Sing

    On this episode, BJ returns to join Ben & Ash in discussing Offset's debut solo album, and the R. Kelly & Jussie Smollet cases. They also talk about the Burberry noose hoddie and the lack of Black history knowledge, and several other topics. To purchase SKFFD UP:...

  6. Episode 20 | Drip Drip

    Ben, Al & Ash start off the podcast talking about Royce da 5'9"'s latest song "Field Negro," and then transition into Gucci's Blackface controversy & Travis Scott. Then the guys talk about the best Black standup comedians. They move on to discuss 21 Savage's detainment, memes, and the resulting...

  7. Episode 19 | In Development

    Ben, Al, & Ash kickoff this episode discussing Desiigner's claims that he's responsible for the rebirth of G.O.O.D. Music. Ben mentions Lucas Gram's decision to remove covers of XXXTentacion's music from Spotify which sparks the guys to revisit X's case and leads into the long-awaited R Kelly...

  8. Episode 18 | Real Sh*t

    Ben, Al, Ash, & Bj start the podcast talking about the upcoming Dreamville album and Dragon Ball movie. They guys transition to talking about their experiences with Religion and living in the Bible Belt. After that, they get into why nerds often clash with other nerds before discussing drug…

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  9. Episode 17 | Who's Meloney?

    Ben, BJ, & Ash end the year with discussions of T.D.E. vs Dreamville, Bird Box, and their Top 5 Hip Hop albums of 2018! The podcast will shift to a bi-monthly schedule in 2019.

  10. Episode 16 | The Drakefather

    Ben, Al, Ash, & Bj start off this week episode by trying to decide who the hardest working rapper of 2018 was, then they debate if Offset's apology to Cardi B compares to Jay-Z's to Beyonce. Finally, the guys discuss the latest spur of Kanye tweets and the revival of his beef with Drake.

  11. Episode 15 | Wu-tang

    Ben, Al, and Ash voice their opinions on the 61st Grammy nominations, discuss XXXtentasion's postmortem album, Skins, and talk about the Avengers: Endgame trailer.

  12. Episode 14 | Bet Five

    Ben, Al, & Ash react to news of Neil deGrasse Tyson's alleged sexual misconduct and express this views of the Thanksgiving shooting. The guys also discuss the growth of Meek Mill and the cancelation of Daredevil season 3 on Netflix. Later they talk about Eminem's "Kickoff" freestyle (which Ben...

  13. Episode 13 | Macy Gray

    Ben, Al, Ash, & BJ begin this week's conversation discussing Takeshi 69's legal issues and the Joyner Lucas/Tory Lanez beef. Then Ben, Ash, & BJ discuss Lobotomix's ninth year anniversary show. Later Al replaces Ben on the mic, and the guys use interracial dating to frame a larger conversation on...

  14. Episode 12 | The Resume

    Ben, Ash, BJ, and friends get together for part one of a discussion about relationships. They guys talk about what they look for in a partner, as well as areas they would like to improve in with future relationships.

  15. Episode 11 | Amsterdam's Cookies

    Ben, Al, & Ash abandon the usual topics and reconnect after a stressful week. They discuss the party that delayed the podcast and party etiquette. Later the guys touch on Kanye's return to the internet which sparks a discussion on who you should take advice from.

  16. Episode 10 | Sunburst

    Ben, Al, & Ash welcome BJ, the newest member of the crew, and discuss recent music, including Quavo's solo album, as well as Apple's new streaming service and the cancellation of two Marvel Netflix originals.

  17. Episode 9 | Pin Drop

    Ben & Ash are joined by guest Zach Banks to discuss Lil Wayne's latest album, Tha Carter V, and if the "American Dream" is the same as the "Black American Dream."

  18. Episode 8 | Goku Dancing with Sailor Moon

    Ben, Ash, and & are joined by Artemus in Atlanta. the guys talk about recent music and then transition to discuss Snoop Dogg's position on Trump Supporters. The guys switch gears to talk about Disney's upcoming streaming platform and the consequences for Marvel's Netflix Original Series. [SPOILER...

  19. Episode 7 | Tekashi v. the Floor

    Ben, Al, & Ash recap on Hip -hop beef in 2018

  20. Episode 6 | Hands for Nicki

    Ben & Ash are joined by guest, Kahlil Kyles, while Al is out sick. They discuss Eminem's rap beef with Machine Gun Kelly and Joe Budden, as well as analyze the negativity surrounding white, male rappers. Then the guys talk about George Zimmerman's alleged threats toward The Carters. Later they…

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  21. Episode 5 | Risk Your Allownace

    Ben, Al, & Ash give their first impressions on Eminem's latest album, "Kamikaze," and talk about beauty standards and fitness goals.

  22. Episode 4 | Just Do It

    Ben, Al, & Ash are joined by guest, Mitchell Coleman, and friends to discuss the challenges of online dating, Nicki Manaji's recent behavior, and evolving as an artist.

  23. Episode 3 | Ghosting

    Ben, Al, & Ash go back and forth about "ghosting" people in and out of relationships.

  24. Episode 2 | White Voice

    Ben, Al, & Ash talk about Boot's Riley's new film "Sorry to Bother You," and their experiences with code switching while working in retail and customer service jobs.

  25. Episode 1 | Roles

    Ben, Al, & Ash talk about their views on the roles of Blacks and Men in America Society.

  26. Pilot | Black Mangoes

    The pilot episode of the Black Mangoes Podcast. Hosted by Ben Jackson, Al Showers, and Ash Woods.

About this show

Join Ben, Al, Ash, and BJ as they sit down just to have conversations about their life experiences, social issues, music and film, and other nerdy stuff.

Hosted by

Ben Jackson, Alton Showers, Ashton Woods, Brandon Edwards

Produced by Benjamin Jackson

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Black Mangoes Podcast have?

Black Mangoes Podcast has 26 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 15, 2019.

What is Black Mangoes Podcast about?

Join Ben, Al, Ash, and BJ as they sit down just to have conversations about their life experiences, social issues, music and film, and other nerdy stuff.

How often does Black Mangoes Podcast release new episodes?

Black Mangoes Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 26 episodes since June 2018.

Who hosts Black Mangoes Podcast?

Black Mangoes Podcast is created and hosted by Ben Jackson, Alton Showers, Ashton Woods, Brandon Edwards.
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