That Black Couple Podcast podcast

That Black Couple Podcast

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out. We do “adult” differently. -About Daren and Jenn- Jenn is a queer, Black feminist from Oakland. Daren is an introverted nerd and novelist from Anaheim. They are boo’ed up and have been since 2002 when they bonded over a mutual love of Brian McKnight’s “Never Felt This Way”, their favorite Brandy lyrics, and nineties TV like Family Matters, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Living Single. It was a shared obsession with Black cultural icons, histories, and artistry that drew Jenn and Daren to one another even though they are actually completely different personality-wise. Jenn and Daren have always said to themselves, “Wouldn’t it be cool if we had a show?” Well, no major networks have reached out yet. So, until that happens, you can find the them here, sharing their views on race and culture and everything in between. They are young thirty-somethings who have been married since for over a decade. Jenn and Daren have three beautiful, brilliant, radical, snarky kids who play no games.

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out. We do “adult” differently. -About Daren and Jenn- Jenn is a queer, Black feminist from Oakland. Daren is an introverted nerd and novelist from Anaheim. They are boo’ed up and have been since 2002 when they bonded over a mutual love of Brian McKnight’s “Never Felt This Way”, their favorite Brandy lyrics, and nineties TV like Family Matters, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Living Single. It was a shared obsession with Black cultural icons, histories, and artistry that drew Jenn and Daren to one another even though they are actually completely different personality-wise. Jenn and Daren have always said to themselves, “Wouldn’t it be cool if we had a show?” Well, no major networks have reached out yet. So, until that happens, you can find the them here, sharing their views on race and culture and everything in between. They are young thirty-somethings who have been married since for over a decade. Jenn and Daren have three beautiful, brilliant, radical, snarky kids who play no games.

 

#95

S8E9 - Black Food and Gender Roles

In this episode of "That Black Couple," Jenn and Daren return after a break with a discuss... more

25 Nov 2025

32 MINS

32:49

25 Nov 2025


#94

S8E8 - Black August for a New Generation

In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of Black August, emphasizing the impor... more

30 Aug 2025

30 MINS

30:03

30 Aug 2025


#93

S8E7 - Moving Away From Toxic Relationships

In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Daren discuss the importance of moving away from toxic relat... more

30 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:05

30 Aug 2025


#92

S8E6 - The Roots of Toxic Masculinity in Black Communities

In this episode of “That Black Couple,” Jenn and Daren delve into the complexities of toxi... more

13 Jul 2025

51 MINS

51:37

13 Jul 2025


#91

S8E5 - Parenting While Black and Polyamorous

In this episode of That Black Couple, Jenn and Daren discuss the complexities of parenting... more

23 Jun 2025

42 MINS

42:19

23 Jun 2025


#90

S8E4 - Celebrating 19 Years of Marriage

In this anniversary episode of That Black Couple, Jenn and Darren celebrate 19 years of ma... more

26 May 2025

45 MINS

45:08

26 May 2025


#89

S8E3 - “The Black Legacy Model”

In this episode of That Black Couple Podcast, Jenn and Daren dive into the thought-provoki... more

12 May 2025

26 MINS

26:29

12 May 2025


#88

S8E2 - Our Journey from Cali to the East Coast

In the second part of the season 8 opener, Jenn and Daren dive deep into the complexities ... more

10 May 2025

22 MINS

22:25

10 May 2025


#87

S8E1 - Reintroducing That Black Couple

In this 2-part episode, Jenn and Daren kick off Season 8 of That Black Couple Podcast with... more

25 Apr 2025

22 MINS

22:00

25 Apr 2025


#86

S7E10 - Year In Review: Doing Things Differently in 2025

In this episode, Jenn and Daren celebrate the milestone of reaching 2025 with an untraditi... more

31 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:42

31 Jan 2025


#85

S7E9 - Fake Holidays: Truth Telling vs. Myth Making

In this episode, Jenn and Daren tackle the myths and realities of holiday traditions, ques... more

30 Dec 2024

41 MINS

41:16

30 Dec 2024


#84

S7E8 - The South: Salt Grits vs. Sugar Grits

In this episode, Jenn and Daren dive into the heart of Blackness in the American South, ex... more

26 Dec 2024

36 MINS

36:33

26 Dec 2024


#83

S7E7 - Earth Is Ghetto, I Wanna Leave

In this episode, inspired by Aliah Sheffield's song "Earth is Ghetto," Jenn and Daren dive... more

29 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:21

29 Nov 2024


#82

S7E6 - Black Women Told Y’all: The Election Results

In this episode, Jenn and Daren return after a brief hiatus due to a bout with COVID-19 to... more

13 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:26

13 Nov 2024


#81

S7E5 - Ancestor Appreciation

In this episode, Jenn and Daren dive into the rich and often overlooked topic of ancestor ... more

30 Sep 2024

36 MINS

36:06

30 Sep 2024