Tripp After Dark

Big Girls Need Love Too

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 sh

Punching Down

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

Whose Narrative Is It Anyway?

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 p

No More Martins. No More Malcoms.

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

The Male Loneliness Epidemic

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 making

Back From Ghana

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

Everyone Is an Expert

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 mo

The Game Ain't The Same

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

Big Mama's House: Matriarchy In the Black Community

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,

Privacy in the Digital Age

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 wi

Blocks, Barbershops, and Beauty Salons

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 c

Big Mama's House: Matriarchy in the Black community

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,

Be Well: Our Ancestors' Wildest Dream

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 pr

Is the Black Church Still Black?

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

Black Love Languages

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 we

Fit, Fly, & Over 40

Can you age out of tradition? How does the wisdom of good aging change the way you move? When you’re over 40 and still in your prime, the game might look a little differe

If It Isn't Love

Have you ever been blindsided by the realization that you were just entertainment? Often, people have entire narratives in their minds about relationships, how they shoul

Do Your Work

Tripp sits with practitioners from two different worlds. A healer and a therapist. Keisha & Jalisha talk therapy, energy, and the raw truth about “The Work.” See omnystu

Moving On: Sorry, Not Sorry

Moving on can be difficult. Especially when we feel closure is needed. It’s usually a closure that calls for acknowledgement and apologies. While both are nice to have, t

Joy As Resistence

America has policed Black bodies and expression from slavery down to laws against Black joy. When asked to fit emotional expression within the comfort of white society, w