Old Black Men Sittin’ on the Porch Talkin’ Shit
Old Black Men Sittin’ on the Porch Talkin’ Shit
Podcast Description
Ever wonder what it’s like to have a front row seat to what we call Sittin’ on the Porch Talkin’ Shit with world class comedians?” Well join Garrett Morris, Harold Sylvester and some very funny twelve letter MF’s. tribalconnections.substack.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes, including personal anecdotes from the comedians, insights into the entertainment industry, cultural commentary, and discussions surrounding Black history and identity. For instance, episodes delve into topics like parenting experiences in diverse relationships, reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, and the significance of historical moments in Black culture, creating a blend of laughter and thoughtful dialogue.
Get ready for your new favorite podcast, featuring comedy legend Garrett Morris alongside Terence Rosemore, Earl Billings, and Harold Sylvester. These aren’t your typical podcast conversations. Picture cultural archaeology performed through razor-sharp humor, lived experience, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from veteran storytellers who’ve seen it all.
Legends gather on the porch for a sprawling conversation that bounces from Halloween costumes to hidden Black history and Vegas mob stories. When Garrett Morris, Earl Billings, Harold Sylvester, Tucker Smallwood, and Jim Becnel start talking, you get everything from Pete Maravich basketball tales to the disturbing truth about how Nazis copied America’s Jim Crow playbook.
The full episode covers:
Aging & Time Perception
* How time speeds up as you get older (and why young people don’t get it)
* Mentorship frustrations: When the next generation won’t take career risks
* The wisdom that comes from watching patterns repeat
Hollywood Residuals & Basketball Legends
* Pete Maravich stories that showcase true basketball artistry
* TV residual checks from decades-old appearances
* The business side of entertainment that actors wish they’d understood earlier
Erased History Deep Dive
* Crispus Attucks and Benjamin Banneker: Why these names disappeared from textbooks
* Chinese railroad laborers written out of the American story
* Indigenous Hawaiian sovereignty battles still happening today
“The Nazis copied Jim Crow laws from America—we taught them how to be systematic racists.”
Quiet Bigotry in Urban Planning
* Stadium relocations as gentrification strategy
* Beachfront property monopolies and who really benefits
* How “development” becomes displacement
Sports Betting & Vegas Power
* Basketball betting ring corruption that goes deeper than you think
* Atlantic City’s rise, Trump’s casino failures, and mob connections
* Why sports integrity is more fragile than fans want to believe
Tech, Media & Military Propaganda
* AI reliability: When machines get it wrong
* Pentagon influence in Netflix spy movies (yes, really)
• • How entertainment shapes political thinking
Sneak peek – The complete conversation releases soon for premium members and supporters.
These aren’t your typical podcast conversations. Picture cultural archaeology performed through razor-sharp humor, lived experience, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from veteran storytellers who’ve seen it all. Every episode challenges what you think you know about history, culture, and truth.
As always, expect humor, honesty, and the kind of unfiltered perspectives that only come from decades of lived experience.
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