"Keepin' It a Bean" hosted by Marquise Davon is a podcast that brings together storytelling, an honest dialogue, and cultural commentary over a cup of coffee, tea... or whatever I decide to put into the mug. Marquise is an educator, activist, and content created based out of Philly who believes that community and humanity still has hope. He has a strong background in Social Emotional Learning, Theatre, Education, Black Masculinity, Social Justice, and Pop Culture.
The Drama - "Shoutout to Sally!" (ft. Ray Love, Jr)
Marquise Davon and Ray Love, Jr. breakdown their experience with the new film "The Drama." Both navigate personal emotions, our reactions to the characters, and naming whose drama was the worst!
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12 Mar 2026
Hustle & Honor: Black Women Building Legacy
Marquise Davon’s Live Show: Spill the Beans dives into the real, unfiltered stories of Black women in leadership. In this episode, Philly powerhouses Sonia “Sunny” Blount of Kabila Events and Christina Faith of GrindHouse Inc. share moments they were doubted and challenged — and the hard-won successes that followed. Hear candid conversations about resilience, strategy, and leadership in industries that often underestimate them. Tune in to the full episode, get inspired, and leave your thoughts! We want to hear from you.
29 Jan 2026
Queer Black Identity, Visibility & Art in the Digital Age (ft. Steven Underwood)
Welcome Steven Underwood to Keepin' It a Bean. This will be a deep conversation on leadership, power, and the tensions between critique and protectionism in Black communities. We explore Black storytelling, representation, and the Black Digital Arts Renaissance; covering authenticity, sensuality, visibility, queer Black experiences, and how the attention economy shapes Black art and artists online. Honest, critical, and nuanced about transformation, growth, and the costs of speaking up.
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Top takeaways
Systems dependency, leadership, and power dynamics
Navigating critique vs. Black protectionism and institutional disconnect
Queer Black identity, visibility, body image, and privilege
Black Digital Arts Renaissance: authenticity, attention economy, and artistic challenges
Balancing personal expression with political critique; transformation in the digital space
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
153,864
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
20 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
23 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
26
Social presence
94
YouTube
86
Engagement
71
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