Episodes
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Episode Sixty Five: Good Things Take Time (with Kartè Carter)
We’re blessed to have the family, Kartè Carter AKA Khalid join us on the pod! Indianapolis' own discusses his process as an artist in creating new tunes for his upcoming project, his thoughts on visuals, his time out in Los Angeles, CA., and much more. Music - Tiger’s Eye by Sarah the...
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Episode Sixty Four: All That You Need
Back like we never left! It’s been 3 months, but on this episode of Just A Black Podcast: Saving Money & Paying Debt: Black Wealth and building toward that Jordan talks about his upcoming documentary film with Be Nimble Foundation Garden Pardi in Indianapolis Working shows in Nashville Incorrect...
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Episode Sixty Three: NBA Playoffs '23
Our basketball guru Mike Curtis returns for Vol. 3! Mike is out here taking his pen from the NCAA to the NBA in Detroit, so we are catching up with the king! Also on this episode: Have you ever been fired for something stupid or something that wasn't your fault? NBA Awards & Disappointments The…
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Episode Sixty Two: Salty Ice (Peres Pt III)
Peres is back again, she has moved to Arizona and speaks about her transition and new plans with Posio Soaps. Music: 'gardens' by Knxledge and 'Don't Stop Believing' by T-Pain 🔉Catch up on all episodes of Just A Black Podcast: 🟢🎙 Spotify:...
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Episode Sixty One: The New Michael Jackson
On Ep. 61: The guys welcome Sarah Sigman to the show! Sarah is a Broadway performer for the award-winning show - MJ The Musical! Jordan blames Sarah for his Samoas Girl Scout Cookies addiction The full circle of friendship and family Sarah’s NY and Broadway life and time management Michael…
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Episode Sixty: LeBron's Era
On Episode Sixty: How old were you when you first discovered Valentine’s Day? Life in America LeBron James Super Bowl '23 Rihanna Wakanda Forever & Kang Josiah Makes An Announcement Music: I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know by Blood, Sweat, & Tears 🔉Catch up on all episodes of Just A Black...
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Episode Fifty Nine: The Spaghetti Man
On Episode Fifty Nine: Happy New Year! Josiah tells Frankie Beverly to hang it up. Jordan brings in ’23 in with turkey necks and black-eye peas. Our NBA All-Star suggestions and gearing up for Indy All-Star ’24. NFL Playoffs and more! Music: “tkekareofit” by Knxwledge & “We Need A Forest Fire” by...
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Episode Fifty Eight: The Hoka Daddy's
On this episode on Just A Black Podcast... The pod welcomes filmmaker creative Martrae Godard! The Get Back (Short Film) by Martrae Godard Being on set behind the scenes Black mARTket vision Mentality Matters movement What's next for Trae? BG is Free! (Political Trades) All this and more! Music:...
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Episode Fifty Seven: Once Again, Congratulations
On this episode of Just A Black Podcast...... Indiana Pacers got haters now? Chris Paul, Kim K & Ye George Washington Carver One thing you would change about the Holidays? Top 10 Christmas Films All this and more! Music: Who Cares by Knxwledge & Mary Did You Know by Cee Lo Green 🔉Catch up on all...
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Episode Fifty Five: Michael B. Jordan, How Dare You?
On This Episode on Just A Black Podcast… Black Panther Wakanda Forever Review MCU Phase 4 & Phase 5 NBA Action Are the Pacers For Real? Jeff (Sunday) Saturday & The Colts The Holiday Universe All this and more! Music: Black Panther Wakanda Forever Theme Music & theheart by Knxwledge 🔉Catch up on...
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Episode Fifty Four: Why We Still Killing Each Other?
On this episode with special guest Mark Peterson Jr..... Mark shares his journey to Marquette University The inception of 'Why We Still Killing Each Other?' dialogue Takeoff Ye Separating the Artist from the Art Hip Hop Culture is at a "Reckoning" Milwaukee Bucks & Giannis Black Panther 2 All…
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Episode Fifty Three: Hallowed Him
ON THIS EPISODE: Josiah explains these Detroit streets Jordan is Fantastic Mr Fox. Our oldest brother Jay Johnson is now a Pastor! Colts lose in Week 7 (3-3-1) Young Indiana Pacers NBA Talk Terrible Movies The Nephews ...And More Follow Pastor Jay Johnson @_preachdoc on IG Music: Till I Found U…
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Episode Fifty Two: Frog Skins
On this episode: Jordan & Josiah celebrate another whacky Colts win vs Jaguars in Week 6 NFL Talk Fantasy Football Woes Halloween Film Suggestions We're Done Being Trolled by Kanye West NBA Preview: Sleepers All this and more! Music: Father Bird, Mother Bird by Khruangbin Catch up on all episodes...
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Episode Fifty: You Not That Fine!
It's a catch-up episode! The end of summer was pretty busy and we'll fill you in on the details. On Ep. Fifty: Josiah meets 'potential friends' Jordan remembers Houston, TX. Josiah in NOLA for his 25th birthday! HBCU Homecoming SZN: While being a young Alum Boys Playing Men (Shoutout to Kels…
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Episode Forty Nine: God in Storytelling
The podcast welcomes the filmmaker and playwright, Jimmy Jenkins! Today's Episode: Jimmy Jenkins current film, documentaries and upcoming projects! PG County Athletes Jimmy with Alabama Crimson Tide & Georgetown University All relate about being a Pastor's Kid Jordan & Josiah reminisce about…
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Episode Forty Eight: I Don't Wanna Be Single in '22
On Episode Forty Eight: The podcast welcomes back Peres Shirley of Posio Soaps. Peres see’s Chris Brown & Lil Baby Beyonce & Drake’s House Music Wave State of current R&B music Posio Soaps Update from Peres WNBA Questions for Peres Jordan’s day of photography with rapper Triple Play Squeek Being...
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Episode Forty Seven: Kroger Donuts & Fake Samoas
On Episode Forty Seven: Barbershop Rants from Josiah. New Look Indianapolis Colts. Sweet Tooth Guilty Pleasures: Jordan likes the Fake Samoas in Kroger and Josiah likes Kroger Donuts. When’s the last time an album or a movie blew your mind? Bill Russell: Rest in Heaven or Peace. Bishop Lamor...
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Episode Forty Six: Welcome to the League Moment
On Episode Forty Six: Josiah at 24 yrs old is growing up and realizing The Matrix life ain’t it. Jordan appreciates that gas prices are back to being “regular.” The Support of The Pink Sauce Lady Marvel Studios Phase 5 & 6: What we are excited for because phase 4 is mid, Black Panther: Wakanda...
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Episode Forty Five: I'm Just An Unlce
Jordan & Josiah Johnson are "back like Jordan wearing the 45," after a month long break from recording. The pod is back! Ya'll been asking for it, so we NOW HAVE a YouTube channel! Good Zoom quality until we level up, enjoy. On Ep. 45: Jordan travels to Chicago for a Domodope photo campaign,...
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Episode Forty Four: The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Six One Six: Jordan turns 32 years old! Jay Johnson returns with a story how he flipped the Itsy Bitty Spider Song into a message NBA FINALS: Warriors & Celtics GAME 6. Juneteenth 2022 Jordan takes you behind the black music museum curtain. All this and more on Just A Black Podcast!!!! Follow...
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Episode Forty Three: Keith Sweat vs. Soulja Boy
Jordan & Josiah get into their brief history bag and discuss the origins of America and how we got to the level we are on today as a country. Recap on Memorial Day Weekend Keith Sweat & Soulja Boy - their contributions to The Culture, but we recognize they both are still mid. Which artist would…
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Episode Forty Two: Home Button
Josiah & Jordan give a C+ grade for Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and their love-hate relationship with Marvel Studios phase 4. They also share personal reviews of Kendrick Lamar's new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. The conference finals are happening in the NBA Playoffs What did...
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Episode Forty One: Change is a Spectrum
Just A Black Podcast welcomes Morgan Thomas to the pod! It's May and we are diving into Mental Health in this special episode. Morgan shares her story on why she is passionate about mental health and why she decided to make that a life project in school and within her professionalism. In this...
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Episode Forty: Can We Cuss On Here?
Just A Black Podcast welcomes the podcast homies, Mike Curtis from Syracuse.com and DJ Wells from That's An Opinion Podcast! The 2022 NBA Playoffs are among us and we go through each match up in the East & West, our thoughts, our picks & predictions. Will Josiah predict the NBA Finals Champ…
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Rapidy Rap Rap
Hip Hop Artist Mike Floss blesses the Black Podcast by taking us on his rap timeline: From A Different World, For the Rebels, Molotov, FTRII, Don't Blame The Youth, Tennessee Day Dreams, God's Leather, Oasis (and many freestyles, features, and singles) to the current Contraband EP. Take a ride…
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Episode Thirty-Eight: I Don't Want To Be Famous
On this episode of the podcast, before Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on national television during the 2022 Oscars, we dive into what films and tv series we have been watching lately. We discuss our thoughts on Colts grabbing Matt Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons and what the Colts ’22-’23 season…
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Episode Thirty Seven: We Need Interns
Jordan & Josiah welcome Peres to the show! The Soap Lady who co-founded Posio Soaps, on her journey to owning her own lab to produce her own formula, gets in her nerdy bag about her process of handcrafting soaps for her community and consumers. Peres shares her successes and challenges she’s...
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Episode Thirty Six: Prescriptive Nature
Dr. Dental a.k.a. Devonté Johnson joins the podcast. The guys root for the Bengals in the Super Bowl. Devonté tells us his story from growing up in Atlanta, going to Tenn. State University in Nashville, going to dental school in Boston and traveling overseas. We Must Stay Healthy is the brand....
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Episode Thirty Four: A Human Experience
It's 2022 - Happy New Year to all the listeners and supporters of Just A Black Podcast. After the guys grieve about the Colts disappointing NFL season, the guys welcome the OG, the Goat, their father - Pastor Jeffrey Johnson from the Eastern Star Church out of Indianapolis/Fishers, IN. Jordan and...
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Episode Thirty Three: A Soul For A Soul
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Jordan & Josiah! The guys talk through their holiday experiences, family time in Florida, NBA season half thoughts, Spider-Man No Way Home reviews and MCU predictions, Colts playoff push and who would you bring back to our universe if you had to get rid of...
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Episode Thirty Two: An Act of Service
This episode features Fashion Stylist, Shameelah Hicks! Shameelah shares her experiences working with Issa Rae (Insecure), Wunmi Mosaku (Loki/Lovecraft Country) and other celebrities. She lets us know what it takes to get to the level she’s on and how she balances the family life and the fashion...
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Episode Thirty One: Veggie Burger Vaccine
After a month break, the boys are back. Both share their Thanksgiving experiences, Josiah has Christmas decorations up for the first time, Jordan doesn't want to go back in the office, Hawkeye is better than expected, low expectations for Spider-Man No Way Home, the NBA regular season is mid…
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Episode Thirty: Trial & Error
Josiah is training for a triathlon and Jordan encourages him to start a video blog journaling his journey. Jordan shares his experiences from TSU Homecoming and expresses what he thinks is missing from the HC experience as a whole. We get in to Jordan's new piece on Medium on his MCU Phase 4…
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Episode Twenty Nine: Sounds of the Genuine
The podcast welcomes Dr. Fredrick D. Haynes III to the show! Jordan's favorite preacher (outside of his dad, of course) brings the bars and quotes for your soul. Haynes touches on his up bringing in San Francisco to Dallas, his thoughts on preachers who are "not called to preach", his love for…
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Episode Twenty Eight: Can't Go Back All-Star
After a month off the boys are back! The fall season is upon us, Josiah speaks to the Howard University situation, Jordan is excited for TSU Homecoming, Succession is back, NBA is back, Chris Duarte aka Can't Go Back All-Star. Are the Colts going to turn it around? Dave Chappelle and more! Music:...
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Episode Twenty Seven: Respectfully, I'm Not You.
YouTube stars from the Brodeine channel slide through the Podcast! Christian and Nick tell us the exclusive Brodeine origin story and how they have been successful in the YouTube business. On the road to 1 million subscribers, Christian and Nick share gems and lessons learn along the way. Also...
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Episode Twenty Six: August Raymond
Jordan and Josiah record at the house around the family. This is the first time the podcast is recording in person! Jalon and Jay join the show with Tati (the unofficial official Just A Black Podcast researcher) in the background. The guys talk about a great weekend in Indianapolis, The Isley...
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Episode Twenty Five: Your Resume
DJ Wells from That's An Opinion Media joins the show! DJ gives us his podcasting wisdom and takes us through his journey being a podcast host and being free lance in sports media. The guys also discuss the state of the Indiana Pacers, early NFL predictions, and Marvel Studios upcoming projects....
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Episode Twenty Four: Family Ties
Kenny & Kels from Rari Filmhouse and youcanmerch.com join the show! Josiah turns 24 years old! Jordan pulls a back muscle, being over 30 is tough. Kels shares with Jordan and Josiah his inspiration for starting his own creative platforms. Kels also explains his new written piece on…
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Episode Twenty Three: Find Your Voice
Just A Black Podcast welcomes special guest Mike Curtis of syracuse.com to the show. Mike Curtis shares his HBCU experience at Tennessee State University and the lessons learned on his way to be a journalist. Josiah and Jordan tag team on questions about Syracuse, college sports, NCAA rulings…
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Episode Twenty Two: November 2004
Jordan and Josiah vent about washing clothes so often. Josiah's Indiana Pacers update. Malice at the Palace Netflix documentary. Memories of November 19, 2004. Marvel Studios 'What If' ep. 1 vs. DC animation. Music: Grind by Les Sins Follow 'Just A Black Podcast' on Instagram @ablackpodcast Like,...
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Episode Twenty One: Reading Rainbow Raps
This episode includes: Jordan moving to Nashville, Josiah meeting Ari Lennox, Social Media affects, NBA action, The Lakers are the Avengers, Indiana Pacers moves or lack there of, Olympics/USA basketball, Kanye West is back, Beanie Sigel & Jay-Z, working from home vs going back to the office &...
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Episode Twenty: Terms & Conditions
On Episode Twenty: Josiah prepares for a 5K, Jordan joins a production team in Nashville, Loki v Kang, the Marvel multiverse, Black Widow review, Space Jam 2 review, Team USA, the NBA Finals, Giannis for MVP, Jeff Bezos is trash and what would you do with your reparations? All this and more on...
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Episode Eighteen: Rebound Ya'll!
On this episode: Jordan turns 31 years old and has a bittersweet experience on his birthday. Josiah's getting married in six days. The 2021 NBA Playoff Rollercoaster. Josiah's NBA 'Missin It' List. Our remake of the Wiz and more! Music: African Dub by Augustus Pablo Follow 'Just A Black Podcast'…
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Episode Seventeen: I Didn't Understand The Assignment
The guys go back to last decade to give appreciation to the music and film. 2020 was missin’ it so bad, we didn’t give flowers to the creatives who helped make the 2010-2020 decade a good time. The 2021 NBA Playoffs is in the semi round, Josiah gives the Los Angeles Lakers eulogy for the season....
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Episode Sixteen: Nobody's 2.0
The guys welcome Indianapolis hoop star, Ari Wiggins on the show. Ari is one the best high school basketball players to come out of Indianapolis, and she's on her way to continue her game at the University of Michigan as a Wolverine. The guys talk with Ari about high school virtually, experience…
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Episode Fifteen: The 2021 NBA Playoff Preview
The 2021 NBA Playoffs are upon us and the guys make their predictions. Will Father Time compete with LeBron James? Will Steph Curry put on a MJ like performance? The Indiana Pacers should be in the lottery with that record, but will they overcome? Dame first round upset vs Denver? Brooklyn or...
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Episode Fourteen: Balance in the Galaxy
TJ & Caleb join the show for the continuation of celebration of those people who are graduating from school or going up to a new level in life. TJ talks through his experience being a student athlete, Caleb gives us fun facts we didn't know about and Josiah comes to realization that adult life...
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Episode Thirteen: Two for Two
The guys are back after 2 weeks of rest. They remember their days in high school leading up to college, why they chose to attend a HBCU and their personal evolution of swag. They both claim that the show Invincible is the best show on television currently. Jordan rips The Falcon & The Winter...
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Episode Twelve: The Algorithm to Utopia
For episode twelve, the guys bring in special guest Karté Carter - artist from Indianapolis. Karté joins the podcast to discuss his new upcoming project Utopia Galactic releasing Friday April 16. The guys discuss DMX's life and artistry and also the various influences hip hop can have on people's...