In Living Black

About In Living Black

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.

Publisher

In Living Black

Category

society & culture · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Jul 2017

Latest episode

13 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

215 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2025

   "You Might Be Confused" feat. Rhys

   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 community, the layers of hypersexuality and how LGBTQ+ voices are evolving especially within the church. We also touched on the current political climate, what It means for us collectively and how we can push for a more positive and inclusive future. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion...

2. 

   5 Oct 2025

   "Dear Customers...Let's Talk"

   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 the question of "what makes your favorite customer your favorite customer?". We share raw and real insight from life behind the bar, we also dived into what life after hospitality may look like after doing It for so long. Whether you've served drinks or just ordered them, this one's got someth...

3. 

   28 Sept 2025

   "Are You Metrosexual?" ft. Tahoe

   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 towards men in today's society. What even is a metrosexual and why is It such a common term today? Is It just style or something deeper based on masculinity and presentation? We unpacked the often ignored reality of "mommy issues" and the deeper more nuanced concept of the "mother wound". How does yo...

Who has been a guest on In Living Black

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Loon
• Shahem Mclaurin
• Tahoe
• Mac Stanley
• Tionne

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

59,746

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

86 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

51

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