Best Black Romance Has A History Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7- A Conversation with Author Nicole Falls 1:07:43

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Our final interview for this season is with Nicole Falls, self-published author of more than twenty Black romance novels. Nicole is a Chicago native, podcaster, editor, and a staunch supporter of Black romance. Her most recent release is Excess Baggage and she’s recently soft-launched Black Romance University. In this episode, we talk to Nicole as …

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Episode 6- Author Piper Huguley 1:17:28

1d ago1:17:28

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This week’s guest is Piper G. Huguley. Piper is a professor of literature at Clark University Atlanta in addition to being an author of historical romance and historical fiction. Most recently she is the author of American Daughters. We invited Piper for her unique perspective as both a scholar of 19th and 20th century African American literature a…

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Domestic Abuse in the Queer Community vs NPDs 42:24

6h ago42:24

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Send us a Text Message. Eric and his guest, Brad Shreve, talk about NPD partners and Domestic Abuse in the Queer Community. https://bradshreve.com/ Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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“Black Skin, White Masks” ©Frantz Fanon and Kamala Harris 6:24

1h ago6:24

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Send us a Text Message. I know people (especially black people) are going to crucify me for what I'm going to tell you about what happened to me in 1970s, (Kamala Harris' situation brought this to mind) Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Episode 5- 1994 Debut Author Beverly Jenkins 1:16:38

14d ago1:16:38

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This week's guest is the one and only Beverly Jenkins. Ms. Bev, as she's known in romance circles, broke onto the scene in 1994 with her historical romance Night Song. She was Avon’s first Black romance author and the first mainstream published Black historical romance author. Her love of research and uncovering stories of Black history has earned …

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Episode 4: Original Arabesque Author Margie Walker 51:30

15d ago51:30

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This week's guest is Margie Walker. Her second book, A Sweet Refrain, was part of the second month of the Arabesque line alongside Beguiled by Eboni Snoe. She talks with us about her early days as a writer, the community of Black romance authors that formed in the early 1990s, what projects she's been up to in the years since as a screenwriter, and…

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Episode 3: A Conversation with Steven Zacharius 52:06

28d ago52:06

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Thanks again to Steven Zacharius for joining us for a great conversation about the history of Kensington Publishing Corp. and Arabesque in particular. The launch of Arabesque was greeted with fanfare by Romantic Times, including this great cover: The profile article inside includes interviews with launch authors Sandra Kitt, Francis Ray, and editor…

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What's The difference Between anxiety & Depression? 25:29

4d ago25:29

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Send us a Text Message. Eric and his guest, River Braun, discuss ways to handle anxiety. River Braun's mission is to empower queer individuals to heal past traumas, work through the root causes of anxiety, and transform their lives through holistic mind-body practices. He's dedicated to providing accessible and impactful coaching that fosters authe…

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Episode 2: Putting The Summer of Black Love In Context 1:09:12

1M ago1:09:12

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This week we're looking at the cultural context in which the Summer of Black Love happened, both within the romance genre and out in the real world. We get into race, class, the US economy and why Reagan is still to blame, colorist, respectability politics, and the classic 1994 film Jason's Lyric. We told you it was going to get nerdy! Make sure to…

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What Does It Mean To Be Satisfied With Your Life? 5:22

9d ago5:22

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Send us a Text Message. Eric goes on a quiet rant about people's different views on what makes them happy. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Intimacy vs The Fear Of Abandonment 17:11

1M ago17:11

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Send us a Text Message. Eric and his guest, Justin Haar, discusses the topic Intimacy and the fear of abandonment when it comes to dealing with date apps. Justin built the Eden platform, is a former college tennis player and believes that the solution to solve most of the worlds problems and to bring the world closer together is to create closer an…

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Gay Male Relationships of Today vs Gay Male Relationships In Ancient Egypt & Greece 22:18

30d ago22:18

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Send us a Text Message. Eric interviews Neil Laird, the author of Prime Time Travelers (Jared Plummer vs. the Ancient World): A Whimsical Romantic MM Portal Fantasy... https://a.co/d/0018FAbZ Eric & Neil discuss the similarities of gay males in the 21st century to ancient times. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3L…

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Episode 1: Welcome to Black Romance Has A History! 56:11

1M ago56:11

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For romance publishing, 1994 was The Summer of Black Love. 1994 was a banner year for Black romance, with more books with Black main characters published in a single year than in any year prior. This week we'll introduce ourselves and set the syllabus for the season. Your hosts for this wild ride are Nicole Jackson and Steve Ammidown, two friends, …

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Dating Apps Are Dens of Thieves 15:42

23d ago15:42

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Send us a Text Message. Eric goes on a rant about the fake profiles on dating apps. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Ode To My Fathers 18:32

27d ago18:32

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Send us a Text Message. Eric celebrates Father's Day 2024 with his ode. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Age Gap Relationships Udate 01 6:38

3M ago6:38

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Send us a Text Message. Eric reports on his two age gap relationships adventure Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Age Gap Relationships 8:32

2M ago8:32

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Send us a Text Message. Eric is considering in getting involve with a young man who is 46 years his junior. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Childhood Nightmares Or Adult Blocked Memories 19:48

3M ago19:48

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Send us a Text Message. Eric talks about his childhood sexual abuse. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Low Self-Esteem = Control & Abuse; High Self-Esteem = Loneliness 14:09

4M ago14:09

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Send us a Text Message. Eric talks about his life experiences with low self-esteem. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Opposite Attract 13:56

4M ago13:56

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Send us a Text Message. Eric Discusses the paradox of "Opposite Attract" Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Side/Outercourse: Is Intercourse Overrated? 8:27

4M ago8:27

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Send us a Text Message. Eric discovered a new sexual terminology. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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My 40th Year Of Sobriety 12:29

4M ago12:29

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Send us a Text Message. Eric talks about his release from the rehab on St. Patrick's Day 1984. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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What Ever Happened To Lavender Light the black LGBTQ Gospel Choir? 9:19

5M ago9:19

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Send us a Text Message. Eric remembers his time with the black gay gospel group Lavender Light Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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I Was A GMHC Buddy 17:11

4M ago17:11

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Send us a Text Message. Eric talks about his "Buddy" experiences with The Gay Men Health Crisis in 1980s. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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What Ever Happened To Other Countries? 10:09

5M ago10:09

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Send us a Text Message. Eric reminisces about the 1990's black gay men's writing group "Other Countries". https://a.co/d/0huCIQ6 https://a.co/d/86kBwET Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Is A Monogamous Relationship Sustainable? 14:30

5M ago14:30

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Send us a Text Message. Eric questions gay men's loyalty in a monogamous relationships. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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I Was Discarded! 9:23

5M ago9:23

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Send us a Text Message. Eric's rant is about how the guys on the Date Line treated him like "Typhoid Mary" when he disclosed his prostate cancer. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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When Cancer Strips You Of Your Manhood Pride 10:16

5M ago10:16

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Send us a Text Message. Eric talks about being a cancer survivor and not able to function sexually Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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I'm A Pimp Daddy 8:46

5M ago8:46

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Send us a Text Message. Eric talks about how he's being labelled as a Pimp Daddy because of his dating guys 40 years his junior. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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I'm Rated XXX 8:37

5M ago8:37

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Send us a Text Message. Eric is pitching his books: Nemesis Horizon Project- Reptilian Logs: Seth Reptilian and Nemesis Horizon Project- Reptilian Logs: Stefan Reptilian. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Chased By A 27 Year Old 8:42

6M ago8:42

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Send us a Text Message. Eric thinks he may be a pedophile if he dates a 27 year old. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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A 72 Year Old Man's First BDSM Date 26:42

6M ago26:42

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Send us a Text Message. Eric inquires about what is the appropriate behavior on a B.D.S.M. date. linkedin.com/in/wesleytoma facebook.com/WesleyTomaCoaching #podmatch Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Was I Disrespectful? 9:12

5M ago9:12

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Send us a Text Message. Eric asked a psychologist life coach guest to come on his podcast. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Narcissist, Scammer & Con Artist 15:59

6M ago15:59

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Send us a Text Message. Eric is on a rant about defining the differences between Narcissist, Scammer and Con Artist. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3L

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Gay Relationships: Monagamous vs Polyamous 42:40

6M ago42:40

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Send us a Text Message. Eric discusses Monagamous & Polyamous gay relationships with Dr. Samaad Keys. Dr. Samaad Keys, a Black, Queer, Man who is a first-generation college graduate who grew up in a low-income home... And I managed to go on to receive a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. "I have spent the large part of my life attempting to prov…

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Imposter Syndrome vs Narcissistic Personality Disorder 20:17

6M ago20:17

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Matthew Zakreski and Eric discuss the difference between Imposter Syndrome and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtp0JmQXsPZfDWtfbS2yRCw Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3L…

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Gay Men With Cancer & Sex 32:42

7M ago32:42

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Send us a Text Message. Eric invites his guest, Edward Miskie, a cancer survivor, to have a conversation on gay men who have or had cancer and their sex life during their illness. https://linktr.ee/edwardmiskie Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Pleading My Case 12:21

8M ago12:21

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Send us a Text Message. Eric goes on a rant about his 2nd strike with YouTube and the email YouTube sent him warning him that if he gets another strike he will be banned from uploading to YouTube for life. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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My Childhood Christmas 1955 6:53

8M ago6:53

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Send us a Text Message. Eric goes back in time to his childhood in 1955. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Farewell Fire Island 13:53

8M ago13:53

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Send us a Text Message. Eric reminisces about his last time at the gay mecca Fire Island in 1991. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Man Hunt 15:30

8M ago15:30

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Send us a Text Message. Eric discusses What is polyamory & how it works. Polyamory involves being in multiple romantic relationships at one time with the express knowledge and informed consent of all partners. It is a type of open relationship that follows certain guidelines, agreed upon by the people involved. It’s different from monogamy, or the …

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My Sexual Indifference & The Blackout of 1965 11:41

8M ago11:41

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Send us a Text Message. Eric talks about his sexual awareness at the age of 13. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Friends vs Lovers Etiquette 8:57

8M ago8:57

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Send us a Text Message. Eric goes on a rant about how to handle relationships with friends and lovers. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Covert Narcissists Invading Youtube 6:38

8M ago6:38

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Send us a Text Message. Are The Covert Narcissists Bombarding YouTube As Victims? I’m new to the 2023 term “Narcissist” but not to dating and loving a Narcissist, and by the way, I knew what they were, however, after being discarded by my last Narcissist, I watched some YouTube videos on the terminology of Narcissist Personality Disorder, and some …

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