The Stoop

Happy birthday to the queen 🐝 We’re bringing back episode 40 of The Stoop where we hear from people across the diaspora talk about Beyoncé’s artistic film to celebrate Blackness “Black is King”. tune in here: https://pod.link/1257335400/episode/2ce579b10abb0afe62ecd06cf3c8cf4c #TheStooppodcast #beyoncebirthday #blackiskingbeyoncé #blackisking #celebratingblackness #blackstories

As we celebrate #blackbusinessmonth we bring back this episode “All Black Everything?” which explores the importance of genuine support within the Black community. Tune into full episode: https://pod.link/1257335400/episode/7663f91487d411d766c96d63f6166f65 #thestooppodcast #blackbusiness #buyblack #blackowned #blackbusiness #blackjobs #blackstories #blackstorytelling #supportblackownedbusinesses

EP 102: WHO ALL GON’ BE THERE What if we told you there’s an entire book dedicated to the things Black folk say? Historically Black Phrases by jarrett hill and tre'vell Anderson introduces and explains sayings like “I AIN’T ONE OF YOUR LIL’ FRIENDS” to “WHO ALL GON’ BE THERE?”. The book is a blend of the many things you grew up hearing and their definitions and usage all in one place. We sit down with the authors to talk about what makes a phrase “Black” and ask, ‘are some phrases reserved for only some Black people?’Join us! Tune in : https://t.ly/Qtzsk #thestooppodcast #trevellanderson #jarretthill #thingsblackpeoplesay #historicallyblackphrases #blackauthors #queerauthors #blackpodcasts #blackstories

We're still celebrating Black dads. On WE SEE YOU DADS: We hear from dads, people talking about their daddies, and we hear about the joys and challenges of Black fatherhood. We see you, Black dads. Tune in: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stoop/id1257335400?i=1000526809676

Meet the fabulous Bob The Drag Queen , winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8; he shares his journey from Southern belle to New York City drag royalty. In this episode, Bob discusses the empowering experience of drag and the significant influence of Black culture on the drag scene. 🔗tune in for full episode: https://pod.link/1257335400/episode/e60f71fad8e264fc9c7f468d929fc4aa #TheStoopPodcast #celebratingpride #pridemonth #pride🌈 #pride2024 #blackqueer #blackstories #blackpodcast #queerandproud #queerstories #queerlove #celebratingqueers #darnelllmoore #bobthedragqueen #blacklgbt #blackdrag #dragculture #polyamory #queerness #samesexlove #ballroom #rupaulsdragrace #dragqueen #dragculture

BLACK, QUEER & FREE - A Stoop Podcast X PRX Pride special. We should all be free to be, free to love, and be celebrated in that process - if not by others, then definitely by ourselves. In this episode, Hana Baba and Leila Day explore three stories that center queerness and spirituality, Black drag culture, and shifting relationship structures through polyamory. Through it all, the episode guests had to wrestle with disapproval from their communities - and sift through feelings of being outcasts - to eventually accept themselves. Bob The Drag Queen , Darnell L. Moore, Bishop Yvette Flunder and The Verts make an appearance. Listen now: https://t.co/kR3dmkKbMZ #TheStoopPodcast #celebratingpride #pridemonth #pride🌈 #pride2024 #blackqueer #blackstories #blackpodcast #queerandproud #queerstories #queerlove #celebratingqueers #darnelllmoore #bobthedragqueen #blacklgbt #blackdrag #dragculture #polyamory #queerness #samesexlove

It’s our 100th episode! We’re celebrating by going back to some of our special episode moments over 10 seasons of the show. Some made us laugh, others made us cry, some moments made us question whether we should really go there, and others made us even question ourselves. It’s both a look back and a behind the scenes of what makes The Stoop, The Stoop. Tune in: https://pod.link/1257335400/episode/7a2541ca6a86b7954bf470af2e23dec5 #TheStoopPodcast #podcastanniversary

With our 100th episode right around the corner, let’s take you back to our very 1st episode - Nice tribal wear, now take it off- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-tribal-wear-now-take-it-off/id1257335400?i=1000519260080 #TheStoopPodcast #blackpodcasts #podcastanniversary

Can you believe it? This week marks our 100th episode of The Stoop Podcast! Taking a stroll down memory lane feels surreal but inspiring. Here’s to many more stories! http://www.thestoop.org

EP 99: Eau de problème Hana Baba loves perfume, and there’s a long heritage of traditional perfume making in Sudan. But sometimes, sweet smells come with some controversy. As she explores the history of racism and colonialism in the global perfume industry with perfume enthusiast and historian Razan Idris, she discovers an intriguing story about an iconic Sudanese scent that has her bothered. Tune into the full episode: https://t.ly/aXO0h #TheStoopPodcast #blackpodcasts #perfumehistory #SudaneseCulture

What’s more romantic than dance? Today #internationaldanceday we’re reminiscing about slow dancing in the cafeteria, and learning about dancing to slow jams with the smoothest style: Chicago Steppin’. Listen to the full episode of ‘Dance With Me’ https://shorturl.at/rsxNQ #TheStoopPodcast #chicagosteppin #blackdancehistory

That voice, though...what is it about Black men’s voices? We look at some of the most iconic voices, from Barry White to James Earl Jones, and talk to voice actor Kingsley Okafur about stereotypes and the phenomenon of Bearded Black Men Read. Let's stoop this out. Tune into the full episode: https://linktr.ee/stooppodcast #TheStoopPodcast

EP 98: TALK THAT TALK ~ This is an ode to Black men’s voices. Celebrating some of the voices that soothe, excite, or give us a sense of feeling grounded. Over the years, Black men’s voices have symbolized comfort, affection, and authority in pop culture. From the baritone of Barry White to the reliable tone of James Earl Jones, we’re celebrating voice. We also meet voice actor and writer Kingsley Okafor of the group that became a viral sensation: Bearded Black Men Read Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts Thestoop.org https://linktr.ee/stooppodcast?utm_source=linktree_admin_share #TheStoopPodcast

EP 97: Self Love and Basketball “When can we allow somebody to cry and be transparent?” - WNBA player Chamique Holdsclaw asked at the height of her career as a pro basketball player. Chamique Holdsclaw's willingness to address her mental health changed her life. In this episode, Chamique talks about the Black pride that can get in the way of healing, what she’d like people to consider when they have loved ones struggling, and her story of survival and choosing to love herself. Tune in: https://pod.link/1257335400/episode/f44014d6ccc16868823a9c83fab354ec #TheStoopPodcast #mentalhealth #WNBA #femalebasketball

Hana Baba is trying to enjoy the Sudanese music she loves, but something isn’t feeling right. The war in Sudan continues, and has destroyed with it a lot of the country’s cultural landscape, including places where the country’s music once lived. She’s wondering - what will happen to Sudan’s musical heritage? She talks it out with Leila and with Haneen Sidahmed - someone who is preserving music on her site Sudan Tapes Archive, plus she visits SANC Sudanese choir that’s singing the classics in California. Tune in here: https://pod.link/1257335400/episode/0a01d2e1331627100ef83c329462567e #TheStoopPodcast #sudanese #sudanese_song #sudanese_musically #sudan

Imagine if you could read your podcasts? Actually you don’t have to imagine because with Apple Podcasts you can! This new ‘Transcripts’ feature allows you follow along with our episodes in real-time. If you’ve updated to iOS 17.4, just tap the transcripts icon at the bottom of the player. Now you have the option to either read it along or listen along to our latest episode “Wildin’ Out(side)”. Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s10-e4-wildin-out-side/id1257335400?i=1000648405965 #thestooppodcast #applepodcasts

EP 95: WILDIN’ OUT(SIDE). Many children dream of being wildlife experts after watching hours of nature shows, but as grown-ups, it’s rare to meet a Black nature ecologist. Today we hear some unbelievable nature stories with carnivore expert Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. She shares the most fascinating challenges in her career from facing the racialized history of conservation work to the time she had to solve the mysterious death of a Black bear. Tune into TheStoop.org for this new episode. https://rb.gy/p4kzth #TheStoopPodcast

💕🎬 EP 94: Lights…camera…LOVE! Get your popcorn! It’s movie night on The Stoop. [link in bio] 🍿 Whether during filmmaking booms or busts, Black entertainers and filmmakers found a way to show Black love on screen. We explore the history of love in Black movies with film scholar @dr.artelgreat. From the first Black kiss filmed in the 1800s, to the 90’s romance renaissance and beyond, we go down Black film memory lane to dissect some iconic moments of Black love on the silver screen. #TheStoopPodcast #BlackLove Tune in: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lights-camera-love/id1257335400?i=1000646455205

WE’RE BACK!

💕 EP. 93: Croissants in the Sky. 🥐🥐 This season we’re leaning into love in all its forms — starting with the city of love, Paris. In our first episode this season, Leila meets with Sutanya Dacres, @sutanyad an American in France, who transformed her life after heartbreak through the joy of cooking. She also lets us in on the secret ingredient that makes French life feel so romantic. 💕 🎧 LISTEN on @applepodcasts & thestoop.org 🎧 ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stoop/id1257335400?i=1000644687490 💕 AND- don’t forget to rate, review, and tell somebody about The Stoop! #blacklove #blackpodcasts #blacktravel #thestooppodcast #dinnerforone #paris #blackinparis🇫🇷 #blackfrench #love #blackromance #blackjoy #blackstories