A new podcast amplifying the voices of 3 kinfolk coming together to share their experiences of Blackness in the context of America. Representing for three branches of the diaspora, Dena, Tara, and Dera, are here to showcase the nuances of being Black through the eyes of an African, a Caribbean, and a Black American. Sit back and gather your edges for all the hilarity that ensues whenever black folk get together.
Episodes
Feb 12, 2021
Feb 12, 2021
1 hr 44 min
2020 tried to take us out but still, like air, we rise.
Just in time for Black History Month, The Triad is back with a new episode! We're talking the impact of the COVID pandemic, the second impeachment, and The Black Bachelor.
The Triad is also talking the new Netflix film "Malcolm & Marie," which unlike mac & cheese, does not go together.
**SPOILER ALERT for the movie during the Triad segment**
Jan 28, 2020
Jan 28, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Well if it isn't Dena, Tara, & Dera sticking to their consistency resolution! In this episode, Meghan Markle and Lori Harvey are teaching The Triad an important lesson: Live. Ya. Life. Sis.
Dec 30, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
1 hr 47 min
Missed us? Because we missed you! The Triad assembles for a year in review to close out the end of a great decade. Listen as we recap many of the major black events of 2019 and cast our votes on who we think had the best year!
*SPOILER ALERTS* mid-episode for Us, Queen & Slim, Watchmen, etc.
Aug 2, 2019
Aug 2, 2019
1 hr 7 min
The Black Triad is having a Lukewarm Girl Summer.
They may or may not be in their bag, but at least they’re back in the studio for season two!
Find out more of what the Triad has been up to, along with current events regarding Trump’s racist tweets about Baltimore, these fifty ‘leven Democrats running for president, and what else is poppin’ this summer.
Jun 19, 2018
Jun 19, 2018
1 hr 17 min
Happy Juneteenth, ya'll! Join us for our final episode of SEASON ONE as we run through the current menu of USDA hip hop beef and share our favorite black liberation stories from across the diaspora! Don't you worry your pretty little heads! We will definitely be returning bigger and better in the fall with more content, interviews, and more!
May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018
1 hr 30 min
Extra, extra, hear all about it! These current events are full of poopity scoop and the Triad is choosing to cover it all... unlike slavery.
Apr 3, 2018
Apr 3, 2018
1 hr 5 min
Time to put on your "professional voice" and code switch with the Triad! Follow us on IG and Twitter: @theblacktriad Email us at theblacktriadpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries, suggestions, and comments! ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ Cover Photo by Jessica Hughee Cover Design/Logo by Tara Pook Music Segments by Alain Gebara Mastering/Edits by Dera ERA
Feb 20, 2018
Feb 20, 2018
1 hr 59 min
Black Panther... BLACK PANTHER... BLACKKKKK PANTHERRRRR. ***SPOILERS ALL UP AND DOWN THIS BIH*** You've been warned. Now get your life and lets talk about it! The Triad AKA the Princesses of Wakanda are here with Episode 6, and Black Panther is our KING TO BEEEEE-HEEEE. ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ Follow us on IG and Twitter: @theblacktriad Email us at theblacktriadpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries, suggestions, and comments! ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ Cover Photo by Jessica Hughee Cover Design/Logo by Tara Pook Music Segments by Alain Gebara Mastering/Edits by Dera ERA
Jan 29, 2018
Jan 29, 2018
1 hr 5 min
The Triad is back with our fifth episode and we can't listen when we hear lies! The Women's March sequel happened, Monique wants us to boycott the Netflix we don't pay for, and we have feelings about it all. Awards season has begun and in the words of the great Issa Rae, we're "rooting for everybody black." Also, join us for a chat with our first guest, writer/director/actor Reggie Altidor of Rugga Regg Films. ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ Follow us on IG and Twitter: @theblacktriad Email us at theblacktriadpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries, suggestions, and comments! ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ Cover Photo by Jessica Hughee Cover Design/Logo by Tara Pook Music Segments by Alain Gebara Mastering/Edits by Dera ERA
Jan 9, 2018
Jan 9, 2018
1 hr 22 min
Your faves are back and better than ever with our fourth episode, where we talk things from JT going back to his roots to social media denying recording artist Amara La Negra's roots (Love and Hop Miami). Then join us as we dive into a more serious discussion about the state of Black health in America. TW: This episode mentions mental health, including suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide/ending your life, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1 800-273-8255 or talk to someone online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ Follow us on IG and Twitter: @theblacktriad Email us at theblacktriadpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries, suggestions, and comments! ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ Cover Photo by Jessica Hughee Cover Design/Logo by Tara Pook Music Segments by Alain Gebara Mastering/Edits by Dera ERA