Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by actor, performer, and social media star TravQue (@travque) to discuss the legacy of Langston Hughes, his incredible work, and how he influences them as Black creatives.

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- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

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Guest:
TravQue

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by "The Secret Life of TK Dutes" podcast host Keisha aka TK to discuss the groundbreaking career of Diahann Carroll. They discuss other life details like her affair with Sidney Poitier and how she got her career start.

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- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

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Guest:
Keisha "TK" Dutes
TastyKeish.com

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

Sponsors:

Bunny podcast

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in Philly, LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by Hippin Hops Brewpub and Oyster Bar owner, LaMont Russell to discuss the career and legacy of comedian/actor Bernie Mac. They talk about LaMont's experience as a business owner, LaMont growing up in Chicago, and why Bernie Mac is considered one of the best comedians to ever do it.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
LaMont Russell

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

The King of Comedy Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 oz rye whiskey (or bonded bourbon if you want it rounder)
• ½ oz Averna or other amaro (for depth and hard-earned wisdom)
• ¼ oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + warm water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 dash orange bitters
• Orange peel (expressed)

Instructions
1. Add whiskey, amaro, honey syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled and properly diluted (about 20–25 seconds).
3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
4. Express an orange peel over the drink, rim the glass, and discard or drop in.

Sponsors:

NuNorm
HereSay.Live

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Check out our upcoming tour dates in February at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows! We'll be hosting shows in Philly, LA, Boston, Austin, Brooklyn, and more!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

On the first episode of 2026, host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by Afros and Audio Podcast Festival founder and creative strategist Talib Jasir. They discuss Talib's founding of the podcast festival, why he has decided to step away, and the career and lasting legacy of musician and poet, Sun Ra.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Talib Jasir

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

The Saturn Broadcast Recipe:
Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Anteel Gin or Du Nord Fitzgerald
  
  
• 0.5 oz Amaro Nonino
  
  
• 0.75 oz Pineapple juice
  
  
• 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
  
  
• 0.25 oz Honey–ginger syrup
  
  
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients (except optional float) to a shaker with ice.
   
   
2. Shake hard—like you’re trying to wake the ancestors.
   
   
3. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over a large cube.
   
   
4. If using charcoal or butterfly pea tea, gently float or swirl for a galaxy effect.

Garnish

• Dehydrated pineapple wheel or lemon twist

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by investigative journalist and harpist Jaha Nailah Avery to discuss learning new things, traveling on your own, and the life and career of acclaimed writer Dorothy West.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Jaha Nailah Avery

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

The Papa Dolble Recipe:
Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• ¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz maraschino liqueur

Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, and garnish with a lime wheel.

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!

On this bonus episode, Brandon is joined by Alabama Senatorial candidate Dakarai Larriett to discuss his career, traumatic experience in Michigan that prompted him to pursue a career in activism and politics, and the HBO documentary, “The Alabama Solution”.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Dakarai Larriett
Instagram

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

The Alabama Remedy Recipe:
Ingredients
2 oz bourbon
1 oz peach liqueur or ¾ oz peach purée
1 oz sweet tea
½ oz fresh lemon juice
2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
Ginger beer to top
Peach slice or lemon wheel for garnish
Optional: a pinch of cayenne or a drop of hot honey

Instructions
Shake the bourbon, peach liqueur or purée, sweet tea, lemon juice, and bitters with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with ginger beer.
Garnish with a peach slice or lemon wheel.
Optional: add a tiny dusting of cayenne or a drop of hot honey on top for heat

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Tickets are available for our 2026 upcoming dates in LA, Philly, Brooklyn, Austin, and more at www.drunkblackhistory.com! Hope to see ya'll on the road!

On this month's episode, Brandon meets with "A Black Man Reading" founder Dr. Jerid P. Woods to discuss the life and legacy of James Baldwin. They break down some of the central themes in his work, helping communities grow through education, and why Baldwin's work continues to resonate with audiences.

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:

Dr. Jerid P. Woods
A Black Man Reading

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

"Drunk Black History" was recorded at Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans. Shout-out to their amazing staff and great coffee!

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Tickets are available for our upcoming shows in New Orleans, Baltimore, and Brooklyn can be found here or at Drunkblackhistory.com! Hope to see you there!

On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by seamstress and founder of Black Women Stitch, Lisa Woolfork to discuss the story of Louisa of Natchez who used her sewing skills to poison her enslavers along with the stories of other enslaved women who also fought back against their oppressors. Check out Lisa and Brandon at the upcoming Afro & Audio Podcast festival in Baltimore the weekend of October 17th, 2025. Tickets are available here!

DBH Links:

- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory

- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/

- https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory

- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logo

Guest:
Lisa Woolfork
Black Women Stitch

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

Sponsors:
Type, Tune, Tint

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.