Episodes 216
Avg. Duration 1h 24m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.9 (86)
Since Jul 2017
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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94%
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About This Podcast

In Living Black is a podcast hosted by JD, discussing your favorite topics with a focus on empowerment within the Black community. From pop culture to political climate, a New York City native takes deep dives into popular discussion with unpopular opinions.

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Recent Episodes

"You Might Be Confused" feat. Rhys

Oct 13, 2025 50m

This week on In Living Black, we're joined by Rhys for a real, unfiltered conversation about, identity , community and the path forward. We dived into the judgment bisexual men face within the black…

"Dear Customers...Let's Talk"

Oct 05, 2025 51m

This week on In Living Black we are joined by one of JD's co-workers Ciona. We unpacked and dived deep into the world of hospitality from our point of view. The complexities of tipping culture, to…

"Are You Metrosexual?" ft. Tahoe

Sep 28, 2025 56m

In this episode we are joined by host of "So Shameless Podcast" & "The Hard Or Soft Show" Tahoe. We dive right into the messy intersection of identity, upbringing and unrealistic expectations…

Let's Do This Again Feat. Aaron Elijah

Sep 21, 2025 47m

JD is joined by Aaron Elijah from "Speaks n' Sip" podcast. In this episode, we dive right into what really happens when you go through your second co-host and the business starts feeling like a…

Skip a Chick or Six Feat. Loon

May 06, 2025 34m

This episode we have Hard or Soft cohost "Loon". We tapped into weight loss, past relationships, being called thick, JD traumatic story, their take on Shannon Sharpe situation and much more!If you…

"OG Crash Out" ft. Shahem Mclaurin

Apr 27, 2025 58m

On this episode JD sits down with Shahem Mclaurin, they touched base on what a EMDR therapist is, the beginnings of social work and family therapy, coming out to his family and him facing his father,…

In Living Black Newsroom

Apr 20, 2025 40m

This week it's just the guys! Scoot recaps his recent trip to Houston, some light Scorpio bashing, when is the perfect time to find out that your partner is bipolar, and Not being a deadbeat family…

"Higher Plane" feat. Tahoe

Apr 13, 2025 1h 12m

This week we were joined by one of the OG contributors to the podcast world Tahoe from "The Hard or Soft show". We discussed overcoming hardships within our community, how he learned to be a father,…

"Benevolent Sexism"

Apr 06, 2025 58m

On this episode we talked about Tyler Perry's show on Netflix "Beauty in Black" and how It may or may not be conducive to the well being of the black community (6:00), we touched base on Anthony…

"Learning how to Communicate" feat. Mac Stanley

Mar 30, 2025 41m

On today's episode we are joined by everyone's favorite couples therapist Mac Stanley. We tackle the concept of dating, what does doing the work truly mean, why people cheat and how to communicate…

"It's all about Perspective"

Mar 23, 2025 49m

On this week episode we dived right into the Doechii viral clip of her discussing her red flags (2:10), then shared their thoughts on Anthony Edwards and him signing away his parental rights (21:00),…

"This Is In Living Black"

Mar 16, 2025 52m

Peace to everyone, it's been a very long time since we dropped an episode. Here we are, we are BACK! Please welcome Scoot, new cohost of In Living Black. JD opens up about his hiatus from the podcast…

"Feather on the Beanie"

Feb 05, 2023 33m

On this week of ILB, JD is under the weather. Jabari touches on being short his whole life, how terrible kids are being in school lately, the significance of Black History Month & more!If you…

"Choking on Air"

Jan 29, 2023 1h 10m

This week we tapped into the heart, we had two beautiful guests join us Tionne and Taylor. We tapped into bringing value into our friendships and what that looks like. JD touches on him being too…

"Money In My Yahmean's"

Jan 22, 2023 1h 6m

This episode the guys are back with a special guest, Taj. We touched based on the origin of the podcast (1:40), what we think the new year will behold (6:00), Taj digs deep into what she likes in a…

"You Want to Unpack That?"

Dec 04, 2022 1h 1m

We finally made It to our 200th episode. We are so appreciative of the support you guys continue to show, thank you (5:20), holiday woes at this time of year (11:40), Bri taps into an old story from…

"Growing Pains" ft. Kaya Nova

Nov 27, 2022 1h 1m

This week we had the pleasure of having Kaya Nova up on the program. We tapped into her magazine "Grown Mag" (3:20), men being the biggest haters (22:20), thoughts of the senseless murder of…

"Just be Immersed"

Nov 20, 2022 1h

This week, we start by discussing the flaws in the education system (2:00). Later, we give Kid Cudi some flowers (27:40) and from there tap into Drake & 21 Savage's album, "Her Loss" (30:14), JD…

"Lamborghini Doors"

Nov 06, 2022 1h 19m

This week we start the pod off on a sad note, Rest In Peace Takeoff (8:40), JD shares his truth (19:40), Kyrie Irving face-off with the league (36:00), the boys unpack what a creative really is…

"Air Papi"

Oct 30, 2022 1h 11m

This week its just the guys and felt like the old days. Episode really starts at (6:30). They tapped into why they didn't do an episode last week (11:30), appreciating the space you work in (24:10),…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does In Living Black have?

In Living Black has published 216 episodes since July 2017, covering topics in Philosophy, Relationships.

Is In Living Black still active?

In Living Black is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 24m.

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