If you’ve spent any time with Black folks (or on Black Twitter), you’ll know that listening to Black women is always.the.best.way.forward. And it’s true, you should be listening to us when we try to save the world from collapsing to the ground. But have you considered listening to Black women just because? Listening to our stories? Our laughs? Our adventures?
I listen to Black podcasts because I grew up surrounded by the richness of Black storytelling. Masters of spinning even the simplest anecdote into an extraordinary tale, we’re good at getting our point across in all mediums and genres. The podcasting world is no different.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign or reason to expand your podcast palate, I’m giving you the go-ahead to get started. Listed below are a few of my favourite podcasts—some fiction and some traditional panel-style shows—that star Black women.
Whoreible Decisions
The premise:…
