Help Me Be Black

Black Magazines with Rob Haze

This week Skyler talks with Chanel Ali (Comedy Central,) about Black Superstitions, how comedians are at the forefront of polyamory, what it means when your hand itches, babies who have been here before and ritual as self-regulation. Plus, don't talk to the cops.Follow Chanel, https://www.instagram.com/chanelali/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Skyler Higley and Kalea McNeill talk about B.E.T., Yo! MTV Raps, how Mulan is a movie for studs, featuring on the road and getting compliments, Elon Musk definitely wears panties, and how B.E.T is messing up... Plus, stop RTing dirty pictures onto the regular timeline while Skyler is trying to scroll normal!!! Follow Kalea: https://www.instagram.com/whateverkalea/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

This week Skyler Higley and Jay Jurden X-Men, Family Matterscomedy beef at The Big Festival, and the job of comedians as service industry professionals. Plus, the legacy of slavery and Blackness as foundational in the fabric of American comedy.Follow Jay: https://www.instagram.com/jayjurden/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

In this episode, Skyler Higley talks to Del Amo Manny about Black Church vs other types of churches, how all green characters are Black, and the link between God and public transportation. Plus, Skyler breaks down the thesis of the podcast. Follow Del Amo Manny: https://www.instagram.com/delamomanny/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Skyler Higley and Dvontre Coleman (Funny AF on Netflix) talk about Bootlegs, how rich vs. poor people treat their dogs, Soulja Boy as a trailblazer, how every internet trend can be brought back to Ray J and Lil B, and you never know what's going on at other people's houses.Follow Dvontre: https://www.instagram.com/dvontrecolemanFollow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

In this episode, Biniam Bizuneh wants Skyler to teach HIMSELF to be Black. The conversation includes them discussing dating black women, silk bonnets, and the cultural impact of Donald Glover. Follow Biniam: https://www.instagram.com/biniambiz/Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Rob Smallwood and Skyler Higley talk about Kool Aid, Black people being the superior race, the first Black household name, what Kanye is right about. Plus, white people taking Black shit to make money (surprise surprise!!!) Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/ Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Nthenya from Kenya and Skyler Higley discuss Diaspora Wars, using stage names to ward off possible curses, and only sorta believing in demons but just in case... we don't f*ck with tarot... Plus, whether Nthenya grew up around black culture in Canada. Follow Nthenya from Kenya: https://www.instagram.com/im_nthenya/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/ Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Jordan Temple (Atlanta, Abbott Elementary) brings Skyler a bag of goodies and they talk about Afropessimism, the importance of mental health for black men, and Jordan teaches Skyler how to freestyle. Follow Jordan Temple: https://www.instagram.com/jordyploy/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/ Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Skyler Higley and Lea'h Sampson discuss Hair, mukbangs, being adopted late, Ghandi serving c*nt, and receiving an email after a set you thought went well. Follow Leah: https://www.instagram.com/officialleahsampson/ Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/ Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Skyler and Chris discuss Chris' experience with Black Education, code switching, the problem with "Black excellence" how England is evil and Belgium doesn't get enough hate. Remember, this is a COMEDY PODCAST!Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/dreddins/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/ Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Skyler Higley and Shaliek Jenkins talk about YN, they talk about fashion, they talk about culture and... white Twitter. Plus, why Skyler doesn't want to rap, T.I.'s comedy special, and Shaliek's run-in with Brad Pitt.Follow Shaliek: https://www.instagram.com/shaliek/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/ Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Skyler Higley and Opey discuss streetwear, how different sneakers express your identity and personality, getting teased, and what it takes to get good at comedy. Follow Opey: https://www.instagram.com/opeyjokey/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/ Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

This week Taylor Garron (Abbot Elementary) joins Skyler to talk Cousin Walks, MLK cheating allegations, and what we can learn from white people. Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylorgarron/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/ Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiola Produced by DSP Studio LA

Skyler and Leonard Smith Jr. (Good Mythical Morning, Lemon Pepper Wet) discuss Black house lessons and etiquette.Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/Follow Leonard Smith Jr.: https://www.instagram.com/theleonardsmithjr/Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiolaProduced by DSP Studio LA

In this episode of Help Me Be Black, Skyler Higley dares to grasp one of the most complicated card games ever created - Spade. With the help of the Queen of Spades herself, comedian Maddi Mays, Skyler will either gain a new spades partner.. or will just keep re-negging and lose it all. We can only hope for the best. Let's get it.Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/Follow Maddi: https://www.instagram.com/maddimays/Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiolaProduced by DSP Studio LA

This week Skyler talks with Niles Abston about Soul Food, secret mormon handshakes, how Black people invented fried food, Jackie Robinson and how Black movies got made in the '80's. They also chow down on some Soul Food from Orleans and York which was NOT Skyler's first time trying Soul food.For access to the full video episodes and more, join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/HelpMeBeBlackFollow Niles: https://www.instagram.com/thenilesabstonshow/Follow Skyler: https://www.instagram.com/skylerhigley/Follow DSP Studio: http://instagram.com/dspstudiolaProduced by DSP Studio LA

Help Me Be Black is a new podcast hosted by comedian Skyler Higley. Every Tuesday, Skyler asks guests to teach him about aspects of black culture he missed out on having grown up with white parents.Featuring some of Skyler's funniest friends, they cover topics such as Soul Food, Sneakers, and the rules of Spades.To further support the podcast, you can join our Patreon for early access to full video episodes and more surprises to come.