Tripp After Dark

In this episode, Tripp reflects on recent personal losses, community engagement, and the importance of education and activism. He emphasizes the role of youth in social change, the significance of respecting the streets as an institution, and the need for media literacy and community responsibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

summary Do Black people really support Black businesses or is it just internet talk? In this episode, Tripp Fontane shares insights on supporting black businesses, navigating relationships, and the importance of authenticity and infrastructure in entrepreneurship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should non-Black people get to say the N-Word? It's tricky, but cousin Tripp hasn't given any passes. In this episode, Tripp Fontane shares insights on self-care, relationships, and cultural topics, emphasizing authenticity, mental health, and understanding racial dynamics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tripp Fontane shares insights on relationships, community safety, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of support versus enabling, the value of wisdom in partnerships, and strategies for community protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tripp Fontane shares insights on relationships, media ownership, supporting artists, and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of doing your due diligence and how to avoid folks who are still for the streets. Don't get caught slippin'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tripp Fontane discusses a wide range of topics including community support, foot down knee down, big girls, and practical advice for everyday life. He shares candid insights and humorous takes on personal experiences, social issues, and relationship tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are comedians going too far these days? Some comedians say the audience has become too sensitive. Some of the folks in the crowd think comics are taking the easy road by punching down. Both sides may have points, but it is as black and white as social media talk makes it out to be. We sit with comedy veteran, Clint Coley, to talk about the comedy game of yesteryear and where it stands today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Often, American history is taught through stories of tragedy and heroism. The same could be said for the history of Africans in the United States. Our history is usually reduced to a few political heroes and their tragic endings. This style of storytelling often erases local movements and the conditions that created them. It erases the mentors, followers, and meetings. This hinders us from critically analyzing the past and instead leaves us with nostalgia. That nostalgia leaves us longing for a past that never existed as it was taught. It produces the thought that we NEED another Malcolm or Martin. Tonight, we recontextualize Martin, Malcolm, and the movements that made them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been plenty of stories told and written about us. Some of those stories have cast us into darkness, while others have carried us to freedom. Stories have the power to shape perception. The perception others have of us and the perception we have of ourselves. What does it mean to control the narrative? In this episode of Tripp After Dark, authors Tyiesha Radford Shorts stop by to discuss the power of writing and owning your own narrative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surveys have reported the number of men with more than six close friends has halved. We are taught from childhood that competition and rugged individualism are the makings of a man. What happens when that individualism goes too far? On this episode we examine male friendships, loneliness, and how we ended up alone to begin with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cousin Tripp had the opportunity to travel to Accra and Cape Coast, Ghana. As you’ll see during the episode, I’m still overwhelmed. There’s so much to unpack and still so much to learn. I experienced the history, the culture, and the people. It all felt like coming to the reunion of a family I just found out I’m related to. In this episode, I do my best to describe my time there and how it changed me forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-intellectualism is not a new problem. We've seen this weapon effectively wielded throughout American History. Today, in the era of mass misinformation and content monetization, everyone has become enabled to act as an expert on everything. We've seen entire platforms built on unfounded opinions and loud voices. We've seen right and wrong become a matter of who has more followers. Worse yet, we've seen real experts and intellectuals silenced by popular opinion. On this episode, Scott Woods and Dr. Melissa Crum discuss the damage anti-intellectualism poses to the Black community and how we can mitigate it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It ain't trickin' if you got it. The problem is, not too many people have it. In a time where the cost of living is exponentially higher than the minimum wage, what does it mean to hustle and be hustled? Cousin Janese Boston swings by to talk about the golden age of the game and why things are so different now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From writing birthdays in the back of her Bible to cooking for the family on Sundays: Big Mama has always been a record keeper and space maker. It was in her living room, backyard, and kitchen that we learned what we come from, who we are, and everywhere we could go. Tonight, we sit with Ms. Suzan Bradford Kounta to discuss matriarchy and Black women’s history in leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much privacy do we give up on a daily basis? With the social media encouraging us to share out every move, are we giving away too much information? Tonight, we sit with our local cyber security expert, Cousin Kenny. We discuss the events that led to privacy becoming optional and what you can do to protect yourself. Believe us, it will take a little more than a private page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historically, Black people’s whereabouts have always been a concern in the US. Where we are, how we are, and who we are have been subjects of debates in courthouses and churches. The one thing that held true was that we created and held space for ourselves even when the world didn’t. But what happens when our homes away from home shut their doors? Tonight, we explore the significance of Black thirds spaces and what the cost could be if we don’t continue to create them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From writing birthdays in the back of her Bible to cooking for the family on Sundays: Big Mama has always been a record keeper and space maker. It was in her living room, backyard, and kitchen that we learned what we come from, who we are, and everywhere we could go. Tonight, we sit with Ms. Suzan Bradford Kounta to discuss matriarchy and Black women’s history in leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we overlooking one of our ancestors’ wildest dreams? When we consider the brutality forced upon Black bodies, wellness looks a lot less like a luxury and more like progress. How many of our ancestors just wanted to be okay? How many of them just wanted to go a day without waking up in pain? Tonight on Tripp After Dark, we sit with Sal Reedus and Cortland Mullins to discuss what it means to be well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the earliest safe spaces for Black folks was the church. Birthed from segregation gone spiritual, the Black church gave us a place to fellowship “freely.” We used the church to educate, organize, and mobilize. It was a storehouse for the needy and a house call for the shut-in. Over time we saw the rise of celebrity pastors and mega churches. With the rise of both, we’ve seen the community fall by the wayside. While we know that all churches haven’t left the Black community, the culture of the Black church has certainly shifted. The question now is: Has the Black church still of service to Black people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, we’re chopping it up about the infamous “5 Love Languages.” Where did they come from and what are they actually for? You might be surprised to learn that they were never meant to be universal let alone law. Rather than reject them though, let’s re-contextualize them. Let’s imagine what those languages could be for the Black community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.