The Black Umbrella

About The Black Umbrella

Hosts Frenchie, Nika, and Wes cater to what their generation wants to hear while being considered the “oddballs” of the bunch. They're unafraid to speak their truths how they see fit. Tackling topics that push the envelope is their bread and butter and they offer listeners a seat at the table. They are not your usual cup of tea nor are they here to be, but you can't resist taking a sip.

Publisher

The Black Umbrella

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Jan 2019

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 of 313 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Earring Backs In Autumn

   Frenchie and Wes explore Black women's aviation impact, new music, and the risks of AI in mental health support.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Don’t Rely On AI

   Host Nika discusses the mental health risks of over-reliance on AI, offering crucial insights for listeners.

3. 

   10 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Evolution of Happiness

   Host Wes explores the evolving nature of happiness and what brings us joy in this interview episode.

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

3,635

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

26 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

82

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