The Black Umbrella podcast

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.

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.

 

#275

Burnout Be Gone

Happy #TBUthursday! We are in the throes of the last quarter, and burnout has officially m... more

23 Oct 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:15

23 Oct 2025


#274

Time To Check In

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie keeps it chill in this week's under our umbrella and chec... more

09 Oct 2025

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:31

09 Oct 2025


#273

Underdog Where?!

Happy #TBUthursday! Nika tells us all about what it means to root for an underdog on the h... more

02 Oct 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:33

02 Oct 2025


#272

Where Is My Free Speech?

Happy #TBUthursday! We are now living in a nation where this government's administrati... more

25 Sep 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:00

25 Sep 2025


#271

My Friends Say…

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie leads us in this week's under our umbrella segment, where... more

18 Sep 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:45

18 Sep 2025


#270

For The Love Of Film

Happy #TBUthursday! Nika leads us in this week's under our umbrella, where she asks us... more

11 Sep 2025

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:34

11 Sep 2025


#269

Ride The Relationship

Happy #TBUthursday! Wes recently went to see The Roses, a movie that chronicles a couple f... more

04 Sep 2025

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:34

04 Sep 2025


#268

Reunited In Fiji

Happy #TBUthursday!  We spent three months following these islanders on their journey to f... more

28 Aug 2025

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:23

28 Aug 2025


#267

Million Dollar Summer

Happy #TBUthursday! What would you do with half a million dollars this summer? Nika had so... more

21 Aug 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:30

21 Aug 2025


#266

I Want To Get Away

Happy #TBUthursday! Want to get away? We discuss the benefits of carving out time to take ... more

14 Aug 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:06

14 Aug 2025


#265

Pass It Down

Happy #TBUthursday! Do you have any heirlooms that have been passed down through generatio... more

07 Aug 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:35

07 Aug 2025


#264

Date Night!

Happy #TBUthursday! This week, we discuss one of our favorite shows, Big Brother! There is... more

31 Jul 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:41

31 Jul 2025


#263

A Fair Fight

Happy #TBUthursday! This week, we discuss whether there is such a thing as a fair fight. T... more

24 Jul 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:40

24 Jul 2025


#262

We’re Back In the Villa!

Happy #TBUthursday! This week, we're taking you straight to Fiji! Love Island Season 7... more

17 Jul 2025

1 HR 51 MINS

1:51:18

17 Jul 2025


#261

TBU Food Fest

Happy #TBUthursday! We were devastated to hear the news of Anna Burrell, one of our favori... more

26 Jun 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:30

26 Jun 2025