Cry Harder Podcast

Chris Black
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Welcome to Cry Harder, where we turn life’s absolute disasters into premium content. I’m Chris Black: husband, girl-dad to a chaotic 4-year-old, and your host for this sarcastic deep dive into the unhinged saga of my life. Expect unsolicited advice, questionable choices, and the kind of oversharing my therapist warned me about. Grab your tissues and let’s make it worse. New episodes every Saturday!

  1. 5d ago

    26. The Outdoor Dining Delusion & In-Law Interventions (with Grandmom Vivi)

    Chris Black is back, and the dumpster fire is burning brighter than ever! This week on Cry Harder, Chris is joined by a very special guest: his mother-in-law, Vicki (aka Grandmom Vivi). Together, they tackle a jam-packed episode full of mutual grievances, tech exhaustion, and high-stakes drama. Here is what’s on the chopping block today: The Outdoor Dining Delusion: Chris goes on an absolute tear about why eating outside is a collective lie we all tell ourselves. From the "bug tax" to wobbly patio infrastructure and aggressive bird surveillance, it's time to bring dinner back to the air conditioning. Airport Etiquette 101: Grandmom Vivi delivers her rant of the week, taking aim at the absolute menace of people who crowd the baggage claim carousel when their luggage isn’t even there yet. Take a step back, people! Tear Factor: The duo reacts to the internet's latest frustrations. First, they break down the absolute nightmare of oversensitive car safety features that do more harm than good (including a real-life close call in Vivi's car). Then, they discuss why dealing with people who have severe anger issues is completely intolerable. Relationship Advice: Chris and Vivi weigh in on a shocking viral dilemma where a man asks his pregnant wife for a paternity test after catching her texting anatomy scans to another man. The verdict? Get a lawyer immediately. If you loved today's chaos, make sure to subscribe! We'll be right back here next Saturday to fan the flames. Follow us and leave a review if you're ready to Cry Harder.

  2. Jul 11

    25. St. Thomas Travel Diary, Luxury Ritz Rants & Is the Island in Decline?

    Hi, I'm Chris Black, and I’m back. After a heavy couple of weeks paying tribute to my brother, we pushed forward with our trip to St. Thomas, and I have thoughts. In this episode of the Cry Harder Podcast, I'm giving you the unfiltered breakdown of our Caribbean getaway. From the long, sleepless flights to staying at the Ritz-Carlton, we hit up St. John, Cruz Bay, Windmill Restaurant, and even cruised over to Jost Van Dyke for a drink at the Soggy Dollar. We played tennis, celebrated America's 250th anniversary with a BBQ, and I met the owner at Tarpon's Table in Red Hook. But it wasn't all picture-perfect paradise. I'm deep-diving into why St. Thomas feels like it might be in decline. I will be talking about the foul, rotten-egg stench of the Sargassum seaweed invasion, the island's fragile, failing power grid, the sad decline of shopping in Charlotte Amalie, and lingering economic scarring from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Now I'm back in San Diego recovering from a long week of work. If you loved today’s dumpster fire, hit subscribe. We’ll be right back here next Saturday to fan the flames on Cry Harder.

  3. Jun 27

    24. Remembering Dave: A Brother's Complicated Legacy, From Childhood Bonds to the Final Days

    In this deeply personal and raw episode, we honor the life and memory of David Black Jr. Following a recent period of suffocating grief that includes the loss of both my brother and my aunt, we peel back the layers of a story that is as beautiful as it is complicated. We journey back to the very beginning—from childhood mischief and pulling Dave’s hair, to growing up together and the unforgettable "Bonds, Bonds, Bonilla" days. We navigate the heavy turns that followed: family divorce, the grip of drugs, and the pivotal "Summer of Dave" marked by a life-altering car accident. Discover what life looked like in the aftermath, spanning the distance from San Diego back to Pennsylvania. We openly discuss the painful losses and challenges that defined his later years, including our mother's passing, Dave's battles with periods of psychosis, his time in Naples, and the severe leg issues that kept him in and out of hospitals before his final days. This is an honest look at trauma, resilience, brotherhood, and the lasting legacy David leaves behind.

  4. Jun 20

    23. Boss Man

    Welcome back to the Cry Harder Podcast! On Episode 23, Chris Black dives into life's absolute disasters with rants galore, movie reviews, and a healthy dose of dumpster-fire therapy. In this episode: Rant of the Week: Why do fast food workers insist on calling you "boss" or "boss man"? We unpack the psychology of this annoying, artificial power dynamic.Tear Factor: Rating and reacting to intense Reddit stories about elementary school bullies, firing a failing assistant, and boomer fatigue.Movie Reviews: Chris breaks down the 2022 Netflix rom-coms: Ticket to Paradise (George Clooney & Julia Roberts) and Marry Me (Jennifer Lopez & Owen Wilson).Relationship Advice: A ruthless breakdown of an engagement ended entirely via text message.Week in Review & Looking Forward: The wife's dental surgery, enjoying wine from Carruth Cellars at the Liberty Station Arts Fest, a fence-building project, and the potential of Dad joining the show to debate.If you loved today's dumpster fire, hit follow on Spotify to fan the flames with us every Saturday!

  5. Jun 13

    22. Are Fireworks Dead? (Plus: Student Loan Lies & Bad Boyfriend Gifts)

    Welcome back to another massive episode of the Cry HarderPodcast with Chris Black. This week, Chris tackles the ultimate summer debate: Are fireworks celebrations officially dead in America? From environmental hazards to superior drone shows, it might be time to pack up the pyrotechnics. Chris also delivers a packed lineup of signature rants. Getready for takedowns on soccer players flopping, tourists who visit San Diego just to buy cheeseburgers, and the internet's worst takes on student loans and modern capitalism. Plus, Chris reviews a massive slate of recent releases including Netflix's Office Romance, One Battle After Another, and the Pout Pout Fish Movie. Finally, the show wraps up with some brutal relationship advice for a checked-out fiancé and a preview of Chris’s upcoming weekend project:building a fence with his father-in-law. If you loved today's dumpster fire, make sure to subscribeand leave a review. We will be right back here next Saturday to fan the flames.

  6. Jun 6

    Philly Cheesesteak Fraud, Phone Zombies & Blind Wine Chaos (Ep. 21)

    Chris Black is back with another beautifully unhinged episode of the Cry Harder Podcast. This week:• Chris declares war on tourist-trap Philly cheesesteaks• A full rant about bands making the crowd sing instead of performing• Phone zombies blocking sidewalks officially enter the Tear Factor Hall of Shame• A debate over texting vs calling turns into a relationship boundary discussion• Chris’s wife Abbie joins the show for a blind Cabernet Sauvignon taste test featuring Kirkland, Robert Mondavi, and Daou• Reviews of Netflix’s The Crash, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, and the surprisingly watchable rom-com Love Accidentally• Relationship advice involving mismatched sex drives in marriage• A chaotic week featuring preschool graduation, Santee concerts, rude water ice vendors, and Buffalo Wild Wings during Game 7• Plus: upcoming St. Thomas trip planning, San Diego summer plans, and more complaining about modern society If you thought today was a disaster, just wait until next week. New episodes every Saturday. #CryHarderPodcast #ComedyPodcast #MovieReviews #WineTasting #Rants #Relationships

  7. May 30

    Do 75% of People Want Kids Banned From Restaurants? (Ep. 20)

    Chris Black is back for Episode 20 of the Cry Harder Podcast with a jam-packed show! This week, Chris tackles the internet "hall monitors" who love to miss the point of his videos just to correct his spelling or pronunciation. He also breaks down a new survey claiming 75% of people want adults-only dining sections in restaurants. Plus: Eye Contact Anxiety: Why is everyone avoiding eye contact lately?Tear Factor: Grading the internet's best rants, from birds chirping too early to Walmart checkout rules.Movie Reviews: Honest takes on Remarkably Bright Creatures (yes, Chris cried), The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and why The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might be too intense for your toddlers.Week in Review: Properly making s'mores, visiting an animal sanctuary, and the ultimate parental nightmare—losing his daughter's favorite stuffed giraffe.If you thought today was a disaster, just wait. Next Saturday, we find a whole new bottom to hit.

  8. May 23

    19. Room Temp Rosé & The "Tear Factor"

    Chris is back for an enormous Episode 19 of the Cry Harder Podcast! First up, a massive shoutout to our 90 new beautifully unhinged sparks of cosmic stardust who joined the show this week. In this episode, Chris breaks down a literal crime against wine after being served room-temperature rosé at the Padres game—prompting an immediate AI intervention. Then, we dive deep into this week’s "Tear Factor" to dissect the internet's most chaotic Reddit rants, from wild drivers in beat-up cars to automatically playing horror movie ads. Plus, a brutal round of movie and show reviews covering the sheer stupidity of Emily in Paris, the completely unnatural dialogue in Netflix's you, Always , and why I Give It a Year will straight-up cause a divorce. Finally, Chris recaps a hectic week of San Diego dad life, including a wardrobe war over a "Beat LA" t-shirt, a dance party at Santee Lakes, and a highly questionable attempt to explain the history of Pearl Harbor to a four-year-old. Stick around for the Tip of the Week on how to beat the Petco Park stadium traffic at Altitude Sky Lounge, and a preview of escaping a kids' weekend party for Alpine Brewery. Cheer up, things can always get worse. Find out how next Saturday.#CryHarder #Podcast #Padres #SanDiego #DadLife #ParentingHumor #EmilyInParis #MovieReviews #PopCulture #ComedyPodcast #RedditRants #Always2025 #IGiveItAYear

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Welcome to Cry Harder, where we turn life’s absolute disasters into premium content. I’m Chris Black: husband, girl-dad to a chaotic 4-year-old, and your host for this sarcastic deep dive into the unhinged saga of my life. Expect unsolicited advice, questionable choices, and the kind of oversharing my therapist warned me about. Grab your tissues and let’s make it worse. New episodes every Saturday!

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  • Creator
    Chris Black
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Black
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    Cry Harder Podcast