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Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in Philly, LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!   Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by Hippin Hops Brewpub and Oyster Bar owner, LaMont Russell to discuss the career and legacy of comedian/actor Bernie Mac. They talk about LaMont's experience as a business owner, LaMont growing up in Chicago, and why Bernie Mac is considered one of the best comedians to ever do it.  DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest:LaMont Russell Hosts: Brandon CollinsThe King of Comedy Cocktail Recipe Ingredients 2 oz rye whiskey (or bonded bourbon if you want it rounder) ½ oz Averna or other amaro (for depth and hard-earned wisdom) ¼ oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + warm water) 2 dashes Angostura bitters 1 dash orange bitters Orange peel (expressed) Instructions1. Add whiskey, amaro, honey syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.2. Stir until well chilled and properly diluted (about 20–25 seconds).3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.4. Express an orange peel over the drink, rim the glass, and discard or drop in. Sponsors: NuNormHereSay.Live "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in Philly, LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!   Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!On the first episode of 2026, host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by Afros and Audio Podcast Festival founder and creative strategist Talib Jasir. They discuss Talib's founding of the podcast festival, why he has decided to step away, and the career and lasting legacy of musician and poet, Sun Ra.  DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest:Talib Jasir Hosts: Brandon CollinsThe Saturn Broadcast Recipe:Ingredients 1.5 oz Anteel Gin or Du Nord Fitzgerald 0.5 oz Amaro Nonino 0.75 oz Pineapple juice  0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice 0.25 oz Honey–ginger syrup  2 dashes Angostura bitters Instructions Add all ingredients (except optional float) to a shaker with ice. Shake hard—like you’re trying to wake the ancestors. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over a large cube. If using charcoal or butterfly pea tea, gently float or swirl for a galaxy effect. Garnish Dehydrated pineapple wheel or lemon twist "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by investigative journalist and harpist Jaha Nailah Avery to discuss learning new things, traveling on your own, and the life and career of acclaimed writer Dorothy West.  DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest:Jaha Nailah Avery Hosts: Brandon CollinsThe Papa Dolble Recipe:Ingredients: 2 oz white rum ¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz maraschino liqueur Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, and garnish with a lime wheel. "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!On this bonus episode, Brandon is joined by Alabama Senatorial candidate Dakarai Larriett to discuss his career, traumatic experience in Michigan that prompted him to pursue a career in activism and politics, and the HBO documentary, “The Alabama Solution”.  DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest:Dakarai LarriettInstagram  Hosts: Brandon CollinsThe Alabama Remedy Recipe:Ingredients 2 oz bourbon 1 oz peach liqueur or ¾ oz peach purée 1 oz sweet tea ½ oz fresh lemon juice 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters Ginger beer to top Peach slice or lemon wheel for garnish Optional: a pinch of cayenne or a drop of hot honey Instructions Shake the bourbon, peach liqueur or purée, sweet tea, lemon juice, and bitters with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a peach slice or lemon wheel. Optional: add a tiny dusting of cayenne or a drop of hot honey on top for heat "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Tickets are available for our 2026 upcoming dates in LA, Philly, Brooklyn, Austin, and more at www.drunkblackhistory.com! Hope to see ya'll on the road! On this month's episode, Brandon meets with "A Black Man Reading" founder Dr. Jerid P. Woods to discuss the life and legacy of James Baldwin. They break down some of the central themes in his work, helping communities grow through education, and why Baldwin's work continues to resonate with audiences.  DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest: Dr. Jerid P. WoodsA Black Man Reading  Hosts: Brandon Collins "Drunk Black History" was recorded at Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans. Shout-out to their amazing staff and great coffee!   "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. 

Tickets are available for our upcoming shows in New Orleans, Baltimore, and Brooklyn can be found here or at Drunkblackhistory.com! Hope to see you there! On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by seamstress and founder of Black Women Stitch, Lisa Woolfork to discuss the story of Louisa of Natchez who used her sewing skills to poison her enslavers along with the stories of other enslaved women who also fought back against their oppressors. Check out Lisa and Brandon at the upcoming Afro & Audio Podcast festival in Baltimore the weekend of October 17th, 2025. Tickets are available here! DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest:Lisa WoolforkBlack Women Stitch Hosts: Brandon Collins Sponsors:Type, Tune, Tint "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Tickets are available for our upcoming shows in New Orleans, Baltimore, and Brooklyn can be found here or at Drunkblackhistory.com! Hope to see you there! On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by comedian, actress, and creative Camille Corbett. They discuss hustling as an artist, the unfair media treatment Meghan Markle has experienced, and whether or not members of the Royal family are smart. It's the drunkest, most unhinged episode yet! DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest: Camille Corbett Hosts: Brandon Collins Sponsors:FanFareThreadsGoogle Blazed Deals "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. 

For information about our upcoming live shows, be sure to follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistoryComedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) hosts an incredible roster of comedians and actors who share Black history stories/biographies that mean a lot to them. Host(s):Brandon Collins -   https://www.instagram.com/frodoblackinsTatiana Albandos - https://www.instagram.com/boricuacollinsGuests:Langston Hughes II - https://www.instagram.com/langstonhughesiiGary Simons - https://www.instagram.com/garyfromconnecticut Tocarra Elise - https://www.instagram.com/tocarraeliseJ.D. Williams - https://www.instagram.com/jdwilliamsvirtuallySponsors:Bajette's Balloon - https://www.bajette.com/

Tickets are available for our upcoming show at the Museum of Food and Drink at mofad.org/calendar/drunk-black-history-2! Hope to see you there! On this bonus episode, Brandon is joined by his co-host from the Medium Popcorn podcast to discuss the unexpected passing of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner and the legacy he leaves behind as an acclaimed child actor and the impact his role as Theo Huxtable had on the culture.  DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest: Justin BrownMedium Popcorn Podcast Hosts: Brandon Collins "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. 

Tickets are available for our upcoming show at the Museum of Food and Drink at mofad.org/calendar/drunk-black-history-2! Hope to see you there! On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by writer and comedian Jenny Saldana to discuss the fast and insane life of Porfirio Rubirosa, a Dominican diplomat, race car driver, soldier, and playboy who may or may not be the inspiration for James Bond!  DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest: Jenny Saldana Hosts: Brandon Collins Sponsors:Level 8 Luggage (https://www.level8cases.com) Use code LEVEL8Drunk10 for 10% off anything on the website! "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. 

Tickets are available for our upcoming dates in Brooklyn and Detroit at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! Hope to see ya'll on the road! On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by podcaster and historian Andre White Jr. of the Redacted History podcast. They discuss the origin behind his podcast, the incredible legacy and bravery of Robert Small's commandeering of a Confederate ship, and why Black history stories would make great cinema!  DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest: Dr. Andre White Jr. The Redacted History Podcast Hosts: Brandon Collins Sponsors:How I Crushed It Podcast "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. 

Tickets for our upcoming "Drunk Black History" shows in Boston, Detroit, and Brooklyn are available at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-showsComedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) is joined by special guest co-host Charles McBee for this Brooklyn show!Host(s):Brandon Collins -   https://www.instagram.com/frodoblackinsCharles McBee -  https://www.instagram.com/charlesmcbeeTatiana Albandos - https://www.instagram.com/boricuacollinsGuests:Sarah Cooper - https://www.instagram.com/sarahcpr/Brittany Carney - https://www.instagram.com/brittany.goblin.carney/Bomani Jones - https://www.instagram.com/bomani_jones/Ben Ha Meen - https://www.instagram.com/djbenhameen/Nore Davis - https://www.instagram.com/noredavis/Sponsors:Spirit of '76 - https://shop.76fireworks.com/Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - https://www.instagram.com/lyresspiritco/

Tickets are available for our upcoming dates in Boston, Detroit, and Brooklyn at www.drunkblackhistory.com! Hope to see ya'll on the road! On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by comedian and Black Woman in Comedy Laff-Fest Joanna M. Briley to discuss her work elevating the voice of Black women in comedy and the legacy of prominent author and educator, Anna Julia Haywood Cooper! DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Guest: Joanna M. BrileyThe Black Women in Comedy Laff-Fest Hosts: Brandon Collins Sponsors:Salt River Therapy"Drunk Black History" was recorded at The Daily Press in Brooklyn, NY. Shout-out to their staff for the amazing service and vibes!   "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. 

Get tickets for the upcoming LIVE "Drunk Black History" shows in Boston (5/23), Brooklyn (6/19), and Detroit (6/20) at www.drunkblackhistory.com! Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) is joined by special guest co-host Rell Battle for this special Los Angeles show!Host(s):Brandon Collins - https://www.instagram.com/frodo_blackinsRell Battle - https://www.instagram.com/rellbattleTatiana Albandos - https://www.instagram.com/boricuacollinsGuests:April Reign - https://www.instagram.com/reignofapril James III - https://www.instagram.com/james3rdcomedy James Davis - https://www.instagram.com/theejamesdavisIf you enjoy our content, please subscribe to our podcast, YouTube page, and/or send a donation via PayPal at [email protected]!

Get tickets for the upcoming "Drunk Black History" shows in Austin (3/6), Boston, Detroit, and more at www.drunkblackhistory.com! On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by "Comedy in Harlem" comedy club owner Jamie Roberts to discuss the life and legacy of Malcolm X, owning a business meant to give back to the community, and staying ready so you don't have to get ready.  Guest Links:- https://www.comedyinharlem.com/- https://www.instagram.com/comedianjamie/- https://www.instagram.com/comedyinharlem/ DBH Links: - https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory   - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo Host: Brandon CollinsSpecial thanks to Feedspot for including Drunk Black History on their Top 20 Black History Podcasts list!  "Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.