
Punching Down
Are comedians going too far these days? Some comedians say the audience has become too sensitive. Some of the folks in the crowd think comics are taking the easy road by punching down. Both sides may have points, but it

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Hosted by Tripp Fontane · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 24 episodes
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Tripp After Dark is a platform for everyone, from the freaks to the geeks. We cover politics, play, and everything in between. In this community, you will find perspective, resources, and plenty of laughs. TAD is entertainment, education, and empowerment all in one. Welcome to the night shift.
Tripp Fontane hosts Tripp After Dark, a society show with 24 episodes published.

Are comedians going too far these days? Some comedians say the audience has become too sensitive. Some of the folks in the crowd think comics are taking the easy road by punching down. Both sides may have points, but it

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Surveys have reported the number of men with more than six close friends has halved. We are taught from childhood that competition and rugged individualism are the makings of a man. What happens when that individualism g

Cousin Tripp had the opportunity to travel to Accra and Cape Coast, Ghana. As you’ll see during the episode, I’m still overwhelmed. There’s so much to unpack and still so much to learn. I experienced th

Anti-intellectualism is not a new problem. We've seen this weapon effectively wielded throughout American History. Today, in the era of mass misinformation and content monetization, everyone has become enabled to act as

It ain't trickin' if you got it. The problem is, not too many people have it. In a time where the cost of living is exponentially higher than the minimum wage, what does it mean to hustle and be hustled? Cousin Janese Bo

From writing birthdays in the back of her Bible to cooking for the family on Sundays: Big Mama has always been a record keeper and space maker. It was in her living room, backyard, and kitchen that we learned what we com

How much privacy do we give up on a daily basis? With the social media encouraging us to share out every move, are we giving away too much information? Tonight, we sit with our local cyber security expert, Cousin Kenny.

Historically, Black people’s whereabouts have always been a concern in the US. Where we are, how we are, and who we are have been subjects of debates in courthouses and churches. The one thing that held true was that we

From writing birthdays in the back of her Bible to cooking for the family on Sundays: Big Mama has always been a record keeper and space maker. It was in her living room, backyard, and kitchen that we learned what we com

Are we overlooking one of our ancestors’ wildest dreams? When we consider the brutality forced upon Black bodies, wellness looks a lot less like a luxury and more like progress. How many of our ancestors just wanted to b

One of the earliest safe spaces for Black folks was the church. Birthed from segregation gone spiritual, the Black church gave us a place to fellowship “freely.” We used the church to educate, organize, and mobilize. It

Tonight, we’re chopping it up about the infamous “5 Love Languages.” Where did they come from and what are they actually for? You might be surprised to learn that they were never meant to be universal let alone law. Rath

Can you age out of tradition? How does the wisdom of good aging change the way you move? When you’re over 40 and still in your prime, the game might look a little different! We’re talking to Janese Boston about dating at

Have you ever been blindsided by the realization that you were just entertainment? Often, people have entire narratives in their minds about relationships, how they should go, and who the other person should be. It's in

Tripp sits with practitioners from two different worlds. A healer and a therapist. Keisha & Jalisha talk therapy, energy, and the raw truth about “The Work.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moving on can be difficult. Especially when we feel closure is needed. It’s usually a closure that calls for acknowledgement and apologies. While both are nice to have, they aren’t guaranteed. In this episode we look at

America has policed Black bodies and expression from slavery down to laws against Black joy. When asked to fit emotional expression within the comfort of white society, what is the value of choosing to feel more intently

Bitterness is a choice. It’s a choice we see folks make all too often. On this episode, Cousin Tripp and Cousin Odi discuss how many of the fellas fall into bitterness and ways to escape. See omnystudio.com/listener for
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