Cousin Tripp sets the record straight. On the premiere episode, Tripp gives an honest moment about the “fall” from Tonight’s Conversation to now. He shares his feelings, headspace, and his hopes for things to come.

Moving on can be difficult. Especially when we feel closure is needed. It’s usually a closure that calls for acknowledgement and apologies. While both are nice to have, they aren’t guaranteed. In this episode we look at moving on without apologies and recovering without your pain being externally...

Sh*t Happens. But some accidents are absolutely avoidable. What does it look like to operate outside of your lane? What's the potential cost?

America has policed Black bodies and expression from slavery down to laws against Black joy. When asked to fit emotional expression within the comfort of white society, what is the value of choosing to feel more intently? In this episode of Tripp After Dark we explore the idea of choosing joy as ...

Have you ever been blindsided by the realization that you were just entertainment? Often, people have entire narratives in their minds about relationships, how they should go, and who the other person should be. It's in those narratives that some of us get caught and hurt for not living up to the...

Anti-intellectualism is not a new problem. We've seen this weapon effectively wielded throughout American History. Today, in the era of mass misinformation and content monetization, everyone has become enabled to act as an expert on everything. We've seen entire platforms built on unfounded opini...

My uncle Reggie randomly stopped by to talk about BBQ. In his mind, it relates to everything. I'm honestly not sure how my uncle got this off, but we pre-paid for the studio time.

The world is on fire and the country is on the verge of imploding. When the battles between politicians turn to wars in the streets... When it's time to lace up the boots and fight... Who can honestly say they're ready? My argument would say YNs. This polarizing group of young Black people may b...

Historically, Black people’s whereabouts have always been a concern in the US. Where we are, how we are, and who we are have been subjects of debates in courthouses and churches. The one thing that held true was that we created and held space for ourselves even when the world didn’t. But what hap...

Often, American history is taught through stories of tragedy and heroism. The same could be said for the history of Africans in the United States. Our history is usually reduced to a few political heroes and their tragic endings. This style of storytelling often erases local movements and the con...

There have been plenty of stories told and written about us. Some of those stories have cast us into darkness, while others have carried us to freedom. Stories have the power to shape perception. The perception others have of us and the perception we have of ourselves. What does it mean to contro...

From writing birthdays in the back of her Bible to cooking for the family on Sundays: Big Mama has always been a record keeper and space maker. It was in her living room, backyard, and kitchen that we learned what we come from, who we are, and everywhere we could go. Tonight, we sit with Ms. Suza...

Are we overlooking one of our ancestors’ wildest dreams? When we consider the brutality forced upon Black bodies, wellness looks a lot less like a luxury and more like progress. How many of our ancestors just wanted to be okay? How many of them just wanted to go a day without waking up in pain? T...

It ain't trickin' if you got it. The problem is, not too many people have it. In a time where the cost of living is exponentially higher than the minimum wage, what does it mean to hustle and be hustled? Cousin Janese Boston swings by to talk about the golden age of the game and why things are so...

Can you age out of tradition? How does the wisdom of good aging change the way you move? When you’re over 40 and still in your prime, the game might look a little different! We’re talking to Janese Boston about dating at an age where most have either settled down or plain old settled.

One of the earliest safe spaces for Black folks was the church. Birthed from segregation gone spiritual, the Black church gave us a place to fellowship “freely.” We used the church to educate, organize, and mobilize. It was a storehouse for the needy and a house call for the shut-in. Over time we...

Tonight, we’re chopping it up about the infamous “5 Love Languages.” Where did they come from and what are they actually for? You might be surprised to learn that they were never meant to be universal let alone law. Rather than reject them though, let’s re-contextualize them. Let’s imagine what t...

Cousin Tripp had the opportunity to travel to Accra and Cape Coast, Ghana. As you’ll see during the episode, I’m still overwhelmed. There’s so much to unpack and still so much to learn. I experienced the history, the culture, and the people. It all felt like coming to the reunion of a family I ju...

Are comedians going too far these days? Some comedians say the audience has become too sensitive. Some of the folks in the crowd think comics are taking the easy road by punching down. Both sides may have points, but it is as black and white as social media talk makes it out to be. We sit with co...