The Black Book Podcast
By Eric Charles
The Black Book PodcastMar 01, 2021
BBP Exclusive: A celebration of Juneteenth in Shanghai
On this special bonus episode of the show, I attended the 1st Annual Celebration of Juneteenth in Shanghai. I talked with individuals involved in the celebration in different factions on their understanding of Juneteenth and blackness.
S2E20: We're Not Meant To Be In The Same Place w/ Talib Wise
To close out Season 2, Talib Wise is invited to the show share his experiences about playing and coaching American Football globally.
S2E19: Learn, Try, Apply w/ Hillary
Eric invites his good friend Hillary to the show to talk about her journey learning mandarin, be a tour and much more.
#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 3 w/ SKINNY O.G.
SKINNY O.G. rejoins the show to inform us on his topic, Defending Blackness.
S2E18: Each One Teach One w/ SKINNY O.G.
Rapper, SKINNY O.G. comes to the show to discuss how he educates people on the black freedom movement through his positive and political music.
S2E17: You Can't Say Everything You Want w/ Mac
Comedian Mac or better known as 'Hei Long Dong' joins the show to talk about his time in Japan and becoming a comedian in Asia.
S2E16: Don't Limit Yourself to One Country
Josh, a Chicago native speaks to Eric about why he came to China, what he's doing in China, and gives a small black history lesson.
Second Half Startup
Second Half Startup
S2E15: A Degree and a Passport w/ Samy
Samy, whose also a podcaster comes to the show to talk about her perspective on living in China and her experience being quarantined after coming back to China.
#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 2 w/ DelaCremeDela
Dela explains a theory about how 'The Dozens' (also known as many other names) came from slavery.
S2E14: My Experience is Different from Yours w/ DelaCremeDela
A good friend of Eric joins the show to talk about her experiences coming to China pregnant and having her baby, as well as many other opinions about travelling.
S2E13: Your Money, Your Decision w/ DeShawn
DeShawn is invited to share his ideas and thoughts about what it means to save money and invest.
S2E12: Empowered w/ Bewindi Bobb
Bewindi Bobb joins the show the talk about her journey to and through The United States, as well as her role in working with people who needs social work.
#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 1 w/ Dr. John Aden
For this special bonus episode, Eric with Dr. Aden, explores aspects of slavery that has caused a divide between Africans born on the continent of Africa and Africans born in The United States.
S2E11: Oh My Bamana w/ Dr. John Aden (Part 2)
Dr. Aden talks about his experiences living in Somalia, putting his time there in real context and giving us all a history lesson.
S2E11: Oh My Bamana w/ Dr. John Aden (Part 1)
Dr. Aden talks about his experiences living in Somalia, putting his time there in real context and giving us all a history lesson.
Season 2 Trailer
Get a recap of highlights from Season 1 as well as a sneak peak for what's to come in Season 2, starting December 7th.
S1E10: Chasing the Chinese Dream w/ Lise Alleyne
S1E9: My Momma Says I'm Gingerbread w/ S Jae Ali
Fellow Chicago native S Jae Ali joins the show to share her new book "Unphased Living in My Truth". Ali speaks on about her talents as a Poet ans she also gives us a quick reading of her book.
S1E8: Away for A Long Time w/ Mikka Kabugo
Eric brings his good friend Mikka on the show to talk about his experiences as a med student in China, learning chinese, and the Chinese African connection.
S1E7: Comfort Food w/ Chanel Trammell AKA SugaMama
Eric invites Chanel to The Black Book to chat about about her desert business 'SugaMama'. Chanel also talks about staying in China through the pandemic and many more things.
S1E6: Destined For Greatness w/ Dr. Leeza Gordon
Eric invites Dr. Leeza Gordon to discuss her business in China.