You Had Me at Black

<p>Childhood Theo finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition, and adult Theo joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later.</p><p>We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had Me at Black's next 10! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://events.humanitix.com/a-people-s-assembly-vpnawnk6"><strong>RSVP to the Peoles Assembly</strong></a><strong> on April 28 and </strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youhadmeatblack.com">learn more about how you can be part of our next chapter. </a></p><p>Listen on <a target="_blank" href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com/podcast">Substack</a> on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like photos and videos from this kickback).</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">youhadmeatblack.substack.com</a>

<p>Jessica's Dad has an unconventional plan for getting into the zoo.</p><p>Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Jessica also joins to reflect on what this story means to her all these years later, and Martina closes with an invitation to our upcoming People's Assembly on<strong> </strong>April 28.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://events.humanitix.com/a-people-s-assembly-vpnawnk6"><strong>RSVP to the Peoles Assembly</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youhadmeatblack.com">learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter</a>, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs.</p><p>Listen on <a target="_blank" href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com/podcast">Substack</a> on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like the album cover art that sparked this story).</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">youhadmeatblack.substack.com</a>

<p>Mark takes a trip in Peru.</p><p>Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Mark also joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later, and Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.</p><p>Listen on <a target="_blank" href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com/podcast">Substack</a> on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youhadmeatblack.com">Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter</a>, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs. </p><p>Help shape the Patron's Circle by <a target="_blank" href="https://calendly.com/yhmab/community-core-interview?back=1&#38;month=2026-04">booking a listening call </a>with Martina.</p><p>Get familiar w/these Black shows:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://icn.dj/">Indie Creative Network</a> , <a target="_blank" href="https://forallnerds.myshopify.com/pages/who-is-forallnerds">For All Nerds</a> (fka Fan Bros Podcast), <a target="_blank" href="https://blackbeltvoices.com/podcast/">Blackbelt Voices</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.whileblackpodcast.com/">While Black</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bgladiez.com/">Bag Ladiez</a>. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">youhadmeatblack.substack.com</a>

<p>A case of mistaken identity puts Damon's family in the center of events that led to the historic 1992 truce between LA gangs.</p><p>Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Damon also joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later, and Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.</p><p>Listen on <a target="_blank" href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com/podcast">Substack</a> on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youhadmeatblack.com">Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter</a>, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">youhadmeatblack.substack.com</a>

<p>It's all fun and games until something gets caught.</p><p>Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Martina and Britney revisit <strong>Lit as a Feather</strong>, a story from Jazz and one of the very first stories to air on You Had Me at Black. Jazz also joins to reflect on what this story means to her all these years later.</p><p>Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.</p><p>Listen on <a target="_blank" href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com/podcast">Substack</a> on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youhadmeatblack.com">Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter</a>, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://youhadmeatblack.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">youhadmeatblack.substack.com</a>