The Black Gay Agenda

This week, Justin B. Smith, AP, and Dupree are in the hot seat, and nothing is off limits.

Presented by Jack’d, the crew kicks off Pride season with a conversation about dating apps, Pride weekends, friendship, relationships, self-sabotage, attraction, masculinity, and the lessons they’ve learned while navigating life as Black queer men. From building the perfect Black Pride starter pack to discussing what catches their attention on dating apps, the conversation quickly turns into something deeper.

The hosts open up about friendship evaluations, showing up for the peop...

This week, Micah B, AP, and Dupree celebrate Pride Month with a conversation about joy, community, chosen family, and what Pride really means beyond the stereotypes.

After a listener asks whether Pride has become too focused on sex, the crew gets into respectability politics, queer liberation, and why Pride has always been about much more than parties and hookups. They discuss the freedom that comes with living authentically, the importance of finding community, and the moments that make Pride feel meaningful beyond the nightlife.

The conversation also explores chosen...

This week, Micah B, AP, and Dupree close out the midseason with another Wildcard episode, where every topic is on the table and the conversation can go literally anywhere.

The episode opens with conversations around internet outrage, fan loyalty, and whether audiences actually allow artists to grow. From Chris Brown and Tyler Perry to Teyana Taylor and award season discourse, the crew gets into why certain celebrities receive endless criticism while others are protected no matter what.

From there, the conversation gets even messier.

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This week, Micah B, AP, and Dupree get into the conversations many Black queer people wish they had growing up.

The episode opens with a Twitter Talk centered around the viral Vinny Watson and V12 Lounge controversy, and the internet debate around leadership, humiliation, respectability, and why Black queer people often receive harsher criticism online.

From there, the conversation turns deeper.

The crew unpacks the talks they never had around sex, religion, masculinity, fear, coming out, financial struggles, and what it looks like trying...

This week, it’s Micah B, AP, and Dupree getting real… like actually real.

We kick things off with The Quickie and set the tone early, because this episode is all about honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable.

From there, the conversation opens up with a series of “be honest” questions that push everything to the surface. From dating habits to communication issues, the crew gets into the ways we show up in relationships… and the ways we avoid saying what really needs to be said.

We get...

Let’s be real… every time y’all talk about the greatest female rapper, the conversation gets real selective.

This week, Micah B is out, but Alex, AP, Dupree, and returning former cohost Justin B. Smith step in and hold it down.

We kick things off with The Quickie asking one question… who is the greatest female rapper of all time? And from the start, the answers get real. From debates around Nicki Minaj vs. Missy Elliott to conversations about impact, versatility, and who really transcends the genre, the tone is...

This week, Micah B, Alex, AP, and Dupree get into a conversation that goes deeper than expected.

We kick things off with a Quickie segment, Queerchella, where the hosts build their own dream queer music festival, choosing headliners and debating who really deserves top billing. What starts as a fun moment quickly turns into a bigger conversation about taste, impact, and who actually moves the culture.

From there, the energy shifts into something heavier, the reality of silent struggles. From burnout and isolation to masking pain, self medicating, and...

This week, it’s Micah B, Alex, and Dupree getting into it.

We kick things off with The Quickie asking a real question… why do people hate the word “situationship” but stay in them anyway? And it quickly turns into a conversation about comfort, convenience, and knowing exactly what something is… but staying anyway.

From there, we get into a conversation straight from the group chat about hookup culture, expectations, and whether things like effort, time, and even money should be considered when it comes to sex and dating. The perspe...

We’re introducing something new…

Another Conversation with Micah B is officially here. A Black Gay Agenda Original bringing you one-on-one conversations that go deeper, get more intentional, and say the things we don’t always get to say on the main stage.

This is just a teaser.

Our very first guest is Billy The GOAT, and trust, this full conversation is one you don’t want to miss.

Watch the full episode now on YouTube:

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Season 4 continues and this one gets real.

We start with The Quickie asking what’s being normalized in our community that shouldn’t be… and what people keep defending for no reason.

After a quick check-in, we get into a Letter from the Pushers about dating, exclusivity, and whether you can really be upset when nothing was clearly defined.

We also pull from the Black Gay Agenda card game and talk about beliefs we used to stand on that don’t hit the same anymore...

The Black Gay Agenda is back and this week, the fellas are cutting straight to it.

Micah B, Alex, AP, and Dupree introduce a brand new segment called The Quickie — a fast, messy, and opinionated rundown of what’s happening in the culture. And baby, they waste no time. The crew gets into the backlash around E.J. Johnson and those comments about dating straight men, the disappointment surrounding Julez Smith showing up to a queer event just to collect a check and give the girls absolutely nothing, and why the internet seems to have...

The Black Gay Agenda is giving you a conversation that almost stayed in the vault.

Earlier this year, Micah B and Alex sat down with their new co-hosts AP and Dupree to record a test episode. The goal was simple: build chemistry, get comfortable behind the microphones together, and see how the energy felt before officially launching Season 4.

But once the conversation started flowing, it became clear this wasn’t just a practice run.

In this episode, the guys get into a wide-ranging conversation ab...

The Black Gay Agenda is back for Season 4, and this premiere marks the start of a brand new chapter for the show. Micah B and Alex officially welcome AP and Dupree as permanent co-hosts, bringing fresh energy, new perspectives, and a new dynamic to the table.

In this season premiere, the crew introduces new elements for the show including Letters from the Pushers, where listeners can write in with real situations for the hosts to unpack, and the debut of The Black Gay Agenda Card Game, a new segment that brings playful chaos, real...

The Black Gay Agenda closes out our fall and winter limited series We Need That with a bold, culturally sharp conversation featuring Pierre “Prince Pierre” Phipps, Emmy Award winner and influential voice in Black queer media.

In this episode, Micah B and Alex sit down with Pierre to unpack Black gay dating culture, social media visibility, masculinity, and the realities of navigating public perception as a Black LGBTQ creator. From authenticity versus performance to desirability politics and online accountability, the conversation explores how digital personas shape real-life relationships and community expectations.

The Black Gay Agenda is back with another off-season conversation focused on joy, community, and intentional fun.

In The Frolic Agenda, Micah B and Alex sit down with Lamb and Ronnie from Frolic to talk about what Frolic is — and what it isn’t. While often labeled as just a party weekend, Frolic is rooted in belonging, care, and Black queer joy.

Lamb, CEO and co-founder, shares how Frolic was intentionally built to create spaces where people can fully show up as themselves. Ronnie, executive producer of Frolic Weekend, breaks down the behind-the-scenes work that goes...

The Black Gay Agenda returns with another episode of We Need That — our limited series centered on honest conversations and community growth.

In We Need Black Gay Love, Micah B and Alex are joined by Lamont White, also known as The Gay Dating Coach, for a timely and intentional conversation about dating, emotional availability, and what it really takes to build healthy Black gay relationships. From dating app burnout to communication issues and attachment styles, Lamont breaks down why so many Black gay men want love — but struggle to sustain it.

The Black Gay Agenda is back with another off-season installment of We Need That — our limited series created to keep the conversations flowing between seasons.

In this episode, We Need That Community, Micah B and Alex are joined by Jamal Perry for a thoughtful, funny, and deeply affirming conversation about community building, wellness, and connection in the Midwest. From growing up in Gary, Indiana to putting down roots in Milwaukee, Jamal opens up about how travel, relationships, and intentional connection have shaped the way he moves through the world.

The conversation dives into Jamal’s work...

The Black Gay Agenda is back with a festive twist for the holidays — and for our second collaboration episode with Jack’d, we brought the whole crew home. Micah B and Alex are joined by returning host Justin and producer Geo for a holiday special that is messy, merry, and just the right amount of chaotic.

In The Naughty or Nice Agenda, the boys gather around the mic to talk hookups, holiday traditions, end-of-year reflection, and the real question of the season: are YOU naughty, or are you nice? From chaotic Christmas movie debates to holiday hookup etiq...

The Black Gay Agenda is back with another drop from our fall and winter limited series, We Need That — dropping on the 1st and 15th to keep the energy high between seasons.

In this episode, We Need That Pleasure, Micah sits down with Mr. PleasureU — adult content creator, entrepreneur, fashion lover, and father of the House of Chanel — for a conversation that is raw, unfiltered, and deeply revealing in all the right ways. From the jump, Derrick makes it clear: he doesn’t run from the smoke, and he doesn’t do interviews… but he said yes to this one...

The Black Gay Agenda is back with something new — our limited fall and winter series, We Need That — dropping on the 1st and 15th of every month to keep the conversation going between seasons.

In this episode, We Need Cancel Culture, Micah and Alex sit down with award-winning journalist, author, and unapologetic cultural critic Ernest Owens to unpack the truth behind cancel culture — what it really means, who it impacts, and why accountability still matters.

From Kanye West’s ongoing controversies to Kiki Palmer’s Southern Fried Rice moment, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s relationship with capitalism, a...

The Black Gay Agenda is back with something new — our limited fall and winter series, We Need That — dropping on the 1st and 15th of every month to keep the conversation going between seasons.

In our debut episode, We Need Black Queer Representation, Micah and Alex sit down with Ronald Thomas Hinton — the Afro-Puerto Rican actor, writer, and creator of the acclaimed web series Natives. Together, they explore what it truly means to tell our own stories, the realities of growing up queer and creative in public housing, and why authentic representation matters more than e...

Micah B and Alex are closing out Season 3 with The After Dark Agenda — and they’ve got special guest Blake Martin in the hot seat for a finale that is equal parts hilarious, unfiltered, and unpredictable.

The night kicks off with a high/low check-in as the crew swaps the funniest, wildest, and most unexpected moments from their week. Blake wastes no time bringing his signature charm and “after dark” energy, setting the tone for a conversation that’s just as spicy as it is real.

Then, Twitter Talk dives stra...

Micah B and Alex are joined this week by special guest Kyle Price for The Making It A Moment Agenda — a powerful conversation about purpose, storytelling, and creating space for authenticity.

They kick things off with Twitter Talk, unpacking a viral thread where a man learns his ex slept with his best friend—and the friend lied twice. The fellas dig into loyalty, boundaries, and why, as Micah says, “omissions are a form of betrayal.”

From there, Kyle—actor, model, host, and founder of Making It A Moment—shares how the web series Love at First Night...

Micah B and Alex are back this week with The Evolution Agenda — a reflective conversation about growth, change, and becoming.

They kick things off with Twitter Talk, diving into the recent discourse surrounding food critic Keith Lee. After posting his workout videos, some queer men responded flirtatiously — and his reaction sparked accusations of gay baiting. Micah and Alex unpack the tension between admiration, visibility, and discomfort in the digital age.

From there, the conversation gets introspective as the duo explores their personal and collective evolution — not just this season, but ac...

Micah B and Alex are back this week with The Mixed Bag Agenda — a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from pop culture headlines to personal reflections.

They start by asking the question: If someone you’re getting to know forgets your birthday, is that an automatic chop? Is it a dealbreaker or just a misstep? The fellas share their takes.

From there, it’s a mix of hot topics and deeper dialogue, including:

Tyson Beckford’s comments about having no sympathy for Wendy Williams during his appearance on The Breakfast Club

The backlash...

Alex and AP are holding it down this week while Micah B steps away to celebrate his birthday — and they’re keeping the conversation rich with The Mentorship Agenda.

In this episode, the duo dives into the importance of mentorship, both in personal growth and within the LGBTQ+ community. From chosen family and peer guidance to professional coaching and spiritual leadership, they explore what true mentorship looks like — and why so many of us are craving connection but struggling to find it. Is mentorship still valued in our community? And if not, how do we change that?

T...

Micah B, Alex, and AP are in their soft era this week with a brand-new episode of The Black Gay Agenda — and this one gets up close and personal.

In The Intimacy Agenda, the trio explores what intimacy really means beyond just the physical. From emotional closeness and vulnerability to building deeper connections in friendships and relationships, they open up about the fears, the joys, and the awkward moments that come with getting real with people. Is intimacy something Black queer folks are taught to embrace — or avoid?

This week...

Micah B is back on the mic — and this week, he’s joined by rotating co-host Alex Pinn for a raw, unfiltered episode featuring artist, podcaster, and cultural critic Parish Halsell, aka P of Pardon Me With P.

In The Pardon Me Agenda, the trio explores radical authenticity, queer Black identity, and creative risk-taking in today’s media landscape. P shares his journey as a multidisciplinary artist and digital storyteller, building a platform rooted in truth, honesty, and bold cultural commentary.

Plus, in our Twitter Talk Agenda, Micah and Alex react to the drama around Cardi...

Micah B and Alex are back — this time with rotating co-host Alex Pinn bringing fresh energy to the table for a powerful and liberating conversation with Kristian A. Smith, pastor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Faith Community (TFC) — a digital ministry centering spiritual liberation for all.

In The Faith & Queerness Agenda, the trio dives into the complexities of being Black, queer, and spiritual in a world that often tries to separate those identities. Kristian opens up about his journey of deconstructing toxic theology, embracing faith without shame, and creating radically affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ believers.

And...

Micah B, Alex, and Tanner are back with another spicy installment of The Black Gay Agenda — and this week, it’s all about the hot takes.

In this week’s episode, The Hot Takes Agenda, the trio dives into some of the most debated conversations lighting up the timeline. Kicking things off with Twitter Talk, the crew unpacks TS Madison’s appearance on NeNe Leakes’ show, where NeNe claimed that men who date trans women are gay. Is it transphobic? Misunderstood? Or something else entirely?

From there, it’s a no-holds-barred roundtable of opinions you may not agre...

Micah B, Alex, and Tanner are back for a special celebration — it’s the 2-year anniversary and 50th episode of The Black Gay Agenda! This week’s episode, The Pride Agenda, is a heartfelt reflection on what Pride truly means through the lens of Black, gay identity.

The trio opens up about their personal coming out journeys, the people who helped them step into their truth, and the experiences that have shaped who they are today. From giving flowers to the legends and mentors who paved the way, to sharing advice for the next generation of Black queer...

Alex is in the driver’s seat this week with rotating co-host Tanner, and a guest appearance from Micah B, for a raw and necessary conversation: The Gatekeeping Agenda.

Triggered by the DC Pride controversy around rapper Khia — who has a history of homophobic and transphobic remarks — the crew unpacks why gatekeeping LGBTQ spaces is not only valid but essential. They discuss TS Madison’s response, the politics of platforming during Pride, and why our spaces must remain sacred.

The conversation expands to the growing negativity around Pride itself. Is it just about sex and parties...

Micah B and Alex are back this week with new rotating co-host Tanner, bringing the energy, the culture, and the conversation. This episode, The Ballroom Agenda, features the incomparable Jeremy Copeland — choreographer, creative director, and ballroom legend.

Together, the crew dives into the world of ballroom, unpacking how the culture shaped Jeremy’s career in entertainment and how it continues to influence pop culture today. They also get real about chosen families, gay house dynamics, and the blurry lines between community and chaos. And yes, Todrick Hall’s name does come up — is he misunder...

In this episode of The Black Gay Agenda, it’s the midseason finale—and we’re doing things a little differently. Each host brings a surprise wildcard topic to the table, revealed for the first time live on air, leading to one of our most unfiltered and hilarious conversations yet.

We kick things off with dating dilemmas and celebrity crushes, then jump into being flown out and whether that comes with certain expectations. From Shannon Sharpe and race play to the question of dating outside your “type,” nothing is off-limits as we each drop thought-provoking, funny, and sometimes...

In this episode of The Black Gay Agenda, we’re diving into a conversation that’s long overdue — preferences. From dating apps to real-life interactions, we’re unpacking the language we use around attraction and questioning where it really comes from. Are preferences just harmless personal tastes, or do they sometimes mask deep-rooted prejudice?

Micah B, Alex and rotating co-host Dupree are back at the table, and they’re joined by special guest Camron “NappiBoi” Torain for an honest and unfiltered discussion on how fatphobia, femphobia, colorism, and internalized bias show up in our community — an...

In this episode of The Black Gay Agenda, we’re tackling a topic that hits close to home: ghosting. From sudden disappearances to the lingering emotional fallout, we’re breaking down why ghosting happens and how it impacts us.

We kick things off with Twitter Talk, exploring what it looks like when Black parents show up and support their LGBTQ children. Then, we dive deep into the emotional and cultural layers of ghosting — how it can feel like rejection, how it’s often tied to our own trauma responses, and whether silence is ever justifie...

This week on The Black Gay Agenda, Micah B and Alex welcome their new rotating co-host, Dupree, as he begins his four-week run on the show!

We kick things off with Twitter Talk, diving into the ongoing conversation around the hate that feminine tops receive in the community. This discussion follows the viral moment when OnlyFans creator Fame bottomed for Rhyheem Shabaz, sparking debates about masculinity, desirability, and internalized homophobia.

After the break, the fellas welcome special guests Derwin and Lord Devery for an in-depth conversation about Black Boy Joy—what it means, how we ex...

Micah B, Justin, and Alex are back for another week of thought-provoking conversation, joined by guest co-host Darrow for his final episode. The show opens with a heartfelt discussion on the tragic killing of Rashawn Gray, a developing story that has shaken the community.

After the break, the hosts dive into The Red Flags Agenda — an honest reflection on the red flags we often ignore. From recognizing our own problematic patterns to navigating warning signs in friendships, romantic relationships, and family dynamics, this conversation is as introspective as it is eye-opening.

Join us as we ce...

On this episode of The Black Gay Agenda, we’re diving deep into the world of love languages — exploring how we express and receive love with our friends, family, and romantic partners. From acts of service to quality time, we’re breaking down how understanding these languages can transform our relationships.

But first, we kick things off with The Twitter Talk Agenda, where we tackle a thought-provoking question: Is the barbershop a safe space for Black gay men, or does it remain a breeding ground for toxic masculinity? The conversation gets real as we unpack personal experiences and ch...

This week on The Black Gay Agenda, we’re diving deep into the power of storytelling with award-winning filmmaker Philip Johnson, the creative force behind Philaye Films. We discuss the importance of an authentic Black queer lens in media, breaking barriers in Hollywood, and what’s next for Philip’s groundbreaking projects.

But first, in our Twitter Talk segment, we tackle a spicy debate: Is it wild to reject someone and still offer friendship after? 👀😂 Are they being kind, or is it lowkey cruel? We break it all down!

Tap in for another dope conversation! 🎧 Available now o...