Black in the Middle
Travis Brown, Herman Watson & Tim McCoy
Middle class, middle of map and just always stuck in between. This is a podcast about a three black friends who grew up in the burbs and how the battle of nature vs nurture turned them into the men they are today. Follow along as they layout a blueprint on addressing, engaging and making decisions based on cultural biases and varying perspectives.
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The Update: September 2
Black in the Middle
09/03/20 • 67 min
It’s been a long time and we shouldn’t left you without a dope episode to tune into. Tune into....But we here and ain’t going nowhere! In this episode Herman and Tim talk about being black and invisible to their neighbors, T-Bone wallows in his pride and sorrow of being a Chiefs Season Ticket Holder during a Pandemic, we discuss tragic and emotional events like the shooting of Jacob Blake, protests in Portland and some random white kid who’s name we shall not give power too shooting protestors. The crew also remembers the greatness of the amazing Chadwick Boseman. We touch on about 5 other topics like Covid-19 Racine, Nas new album, T having a crush on Monica AND Moesha...we mean Brandy, buying stocks on the dip and more...because its been a while. So yes, it’s a long episode but full of goodies 🙂

Black is Beautiful with Special Guest, Kemet Coleman
Black in the Middle
08/16/20 • 48 min
Kemet Coleman is a friend, colleague, musical artist, creative, marketing strategist and Urbanist. He spent some time with the crew in the studio talking about not only his body of work and current projects but also the challenges of building his own personal brand while being black in the middle.

The Update: Week of August 9
Black in the Middle
08/13/20 • 36 min
Better late than never right! The crew hits a crap-ton of topics: making a case for hiring professional movers, Biden’s VP pick of Kamala Harris, the death of college football, pivoting and niching down in business, adding value to your relationships, virtual vs in school and how private schools been living in 2020 for years.

Fighting the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black Middle
Black in the Middle
08/06/20 • 68 min
What would have happened if, at the age of 10, you know, back in the late 70s, 80s and even early 90s, you went to your pops and told him you were sad? Or stressed? Or depressed?
The crew answers this, talks about their experiences and offers up solutions to keeping your mental wellness strong in a world full of judgement.

The Update: Week of August 2
Black in the Middle
08/03/20 • 32 min
Is this episode of the Update, Herman defends Overboard again (ugh), gum sales across the globe are down and we all know why, Travis binged #BlackAF and patronized a few black owned restaurants while falling off the healthy eating train and the pod is Facebook Official.

Are You Raising Your Kids Black?
Black in the Middle
07/30/20 • 44 min
Does you child have a black momma or daddy? If you answered yes, then you are raising a black kid. The next question is, are you raising your kid black? As fathers of black boys and girls, Herman, Tim and Travis discuss the importance of shining a light on black heritage, history and culture and good or bad of a job they are doing themselves.

The Update - Week of July 26
Black in the Middle
07/27/20 • 40 min
This week on The Update, the fellas check in on each others mental state, discuss strong black films of the 21st century or lack thereof and much more!

Fears: What are you scared of? No, really
Black in the Middle
07/26/20 • 36 min
The crew opens up a bit and talks about what they are scared of. From snakes to scary movies to cops, from fatherhood to potential, Herman, Tim and Travis put a spotlight on the things that drive them to be better men.

The Update: Week of July 19
Black in the Middle
07/21/20 • 32 min
This week on the Update the crew talk about [white] allies, the first thing they will out of Covid a creepy trip to the zoo and much more

Behind the Scenes of Black in the Middle
Black in the Middle
09/09/20 • 33 min
It's episode 30 ya'll!!!! You're going to love all 30+ minutes of this introspective take of Black in the Middle.
The fellas reflect on how a little idea has turned into a continuous conversation of race relations, personal and professional development and so much more.
Herman gets vulnerable and discovers something about himself.
Tim brings up a couple pitfalls and challenges BITM has overcome.
Travis exclaims his vision for the podcast and how having conversations like these help you evolve.
Lots of jokes, lots of stories and lots of quotables and the beginnings of a #VERZUZ battle in this episode!
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How many episodes does Black in the Middle have?
Black in the Middle currently has 121 episodes available.
What topics does Black in the Middle cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Black in the Middle?
The episode title 'The Update: September 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Black in the Middle?
The average episode length on Black in the Middle is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of Black in the Middle released?
Episodes of Black in the Middle are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Black in the Middle?
The first episode of Black in the Middle was released on Apr 5, 2020.
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