34 episodes

Comedian Clark Jones AKA Pod Strickland brings the latest and greatest in black culture by speaking with influential black artists, comedians, politicians, and maybe even some family members. Nothing is off limits for Clark and his guests as they explore what it means to be black in modern-day America and comment on hot-button issues within the black community through thoughtful discussions and even some games. Link to survey: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4.
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Classic Black Dude Clark Jones

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 71 Ratings

Comedian Clark Jones AKA Pod Strickland brings the latest and greatest in black culture by speaking with influential black artists, comedians, politicians, and maybe even some family members. Nothing is off limits for Clark and his guests as they explore what it means to be black in modern-day America and comment on hot-button issues within the black community through thoughtful discussions and even some games. Link to survey: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4.
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    Clark World: 85 South

    Clark World: 85 South

    Clark returns to talk with his 85 year old grandmother Nettie Bea Porter about surviving loss, going from sharecropping to Chicago, and frequenting the infamous store that cost Emmitt Till his life.
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    "Just Joshin' Pt. 2" ft. Josh Johnson

    "Just Joshin' Pt. 2" ft. Josh Johnson

    Comedian Josh Johnson (writer for Late Night with Trevor Noah) returns for part 2!
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    • 38 min
    "Just Joshin' Pt. 1" ft. Josh Johnson

    "Just Joshin' Pt. 1" ft. Josh Johnson

    Comedian Josh Johnson (writer for Late Night with Trevor Noah talks to Clark about the future of Comedy Central, embarrassing first meetings, and fully breakdown the problem with capitalism and socialism.
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    • 20 min
    "Behind the Wall Street" w/ Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll

    "Behind the Wall Street" w/ Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll

    Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll is a financial genius who delivers Ted Talks on economic literacy, heads a company that tackles emotional spending, and counsels many on the long game of financial planning. He talks to Clark about all these things and more from behind the wall at Pelican Bay Federal penitentiary. 
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    • 2 min
    "Black Church" w/ Julian Deshazier

    "Black Church" w/ Julian Deshazier

    Rapper and Pastor Julian Deshazier sits with Clark and discusses giving up the "me" complex, Rapping to Generation Z, and the future of the Black Church.

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    • 1 hr 5 min
    "Hoy You Crazy" w/ Noah Gardenswartz

    "Hoy You Crazy" w/ Noah Gardenswartz

    Comedian and writer Noah Gardenswartz (Conan, "The Marvelous Mrs. Gardenswartz" writer) clears the air with Clark on Black/Jewish relations, the culture of writing for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and how he stays optimistic as a comedian and new dad.
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    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
71 Ratings

71 Ratings

d.e.yarn ,

Great guests, great commentary, very funny

Clark does a great job of balancing meaningful conversation with comedy so that the episodes never get too heavy, but they do get me thinking. And I appreciate how open and honest Clark is with his guests and audience. I highly recommend this podcast!

Javaris Javar Javarison-Lamar ,

Fire

Great listen.

R2Deepu ,

Great new find!

I am so glad I found this show. The host is funny, charming, smart, and insightful. Guests have been an interesting mix of young talent that I've never been exposed to before. Keep it up gang!

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