You Had Me at Black

You Had Me at Black

You Had Me at Black is where Black Millennials tell the true-life stories you won't see on TV.

  • 30 minutes 47 seconds
    The Problem with Precaution (10th Birthday Countdown)

    Kevin learns the hard way to be careful what you plan for.

    We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had Me at Black's next 10! Kevin also joins us to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later.

    RSVP to the Peoles Assembly on April 28 and learn more about how you can be part of our next chapter.

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    15 April 2026, 10:00 am
  • 21 minutes 40 seconds
    Theo's Mixtape (10th Birthday Countdown)

    Childhood Theo finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition, and adult Theo joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later.

    We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had Me at Black's next 10!

    RSVP to the Peoles Assembly on April 28 and learn more about how you can be part of our next chapter.

    Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like photos and videos from this kickback).



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    8 April 2026, 10:02 am
  • 20 minutes 10 seconds
    Zoo What You Gotta Zoo (10th Birthday Countdown)

    Jessica's Dad has an unconventional plan for getting into the zoo.

    Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Jessica also joins to reflect on what this story means to her all these years later, and Martina closes with an invitation to our upcoming People's Assembly on April 28.

    RSVP to the Peoles Assembly and learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs.

    Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like the album cover art that sparked this story).



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    1 April 2026, 1:00 am
  • 26 minutes 8 seconds
    The Medicine of the Mind (10th Birthday Countdown)

    Mark takes a trip in Peru.

    Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Mark also joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later, and Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.

    Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.

    Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs.

    Help shape the Patron's Circle by booking a listening call with Martina.

    Get familiar w/these Black shows:

    Indie Creative Network , For All Nerds (fka Fan Bros Podcast), Blackbelt Voices, While Black, and Bag Ladiez.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    25 March 2026, 10:02 am
  • 18 minutes 16 seconds
    Before the Truce (10th Birthday Countdown)

    A case of mistaken identity puts Damon's family in the center of events that led to the historic 1992 truce between LA gangs.

    Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Damon also joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later, and Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.

    Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.

    Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    18 March 2026, 10:01 am
  • 19 minutes 6 seconds
    Lit As a Feather (10th Birthday Countdown)

    It's all fun and games until something gets caught.

    Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Martina and Britney revisit Lit as a Feather, a story from Jazz and one of the very first stories to air on You Had Me at Black. Jazz also joins to reflect on what this story means to her all these years later.

    Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.

    Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.

    Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    11 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 2 minutes 54 seconds
    Welcome Back to You Had Me at Black!

    Join us for a trip down memory lane as we countdown to our 10th birthday. We take off Wednesday, March 11!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    10 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 3 minutes 22 seconds
    You're Invited: Entering Our Next Chapter

    I've spent the last few years recovering from burnout, and conceiving a new future for You Had Me at Black - one I'm eager to share with you. RSVP for the People's Assembly on June 10 at 8pm ET.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    9 June 2025, 10:30 am
  • 23 minutes 23 seconds
    The Bigger Picture

    Khennedi heads to a protest in the summer of 2021, armed with nothing but her cell phone. Almost from the moment they arrived, things began to unravel. Please note this episode deals with the trauma of police brutality.

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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    28 April 2021, 10:00 am
  • 21 minutes 24 seconds
    PK Problems

    Growing up as a PK, Danny always planned to start a ministry of his own. But once he started to lead a congregation, his thinking around what it means to start a church began to unravel. 

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    Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.

    Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. 

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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    14 April 2021, 10:00 am
  • 14 minutes 6 seconds
    Glue is Thicker Than Water

    As the older sister, Secunda was in charge of making sure the chores got done after school before her mom got home. One afternoon, her brother challenged her, unraveling her sense of authority and the sibling pecking order.

    Share your story on the next season of our podcast! Learn more.

    Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.

    Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.

    Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. 

    Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to The Adventures of Black people wherever you get your podcasts



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com
    7 April 2021, 10:00 am
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