Podcasts · TV & Film

Strong Black Legends

Netflix

35 episodes · Explicit

Host Tracy Clayton sits down with the legends that paved the way for black representation both on and off screen.

Episodes

  1. Halle Berry

    · 30 min · S3 E11 · Explicit

    This week, in our special bonus episode of Strong Black Legends, Tracy sits down with the legendary Halle Berry. They talk about Halle’s directorial debut Bruised where she flexes her triple threat muscles as an actor,…

  2. Okay, The B.A.P.S. Are Back In Town

    · 52 min · Bonus · Explicit

    If you like Strong Black Legends, you'll love Okay, Now Listen, with Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. New episodes every other Thursday. From Netflix and Strong Black Lead. In this episode, Scottie & Sylvia revisit the…

  3. Debbie Allen

    · 49 min · S3 E10 · Explicit

    This week, in our special season two finale, Tracy sits down with the legendary triple threat Debbie Allen. They talk about Debbie’s time at Howard University and how she got her role, on and off screen, on the set of…

  4. Subscribe To “Okay, Now Listen”

    · 1:44 · Bonus

    Strong Black Lead has a new podcast! It’s called “Okay, Now Listen” and is hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. For more fun and black ass shenanigans, subscribe *today* to “Okay, Now Listen” wherever you get your…

  5. Bumper Robinson

    · 40 min · S3 E9 · Explicit

    This week, Tracy sits down with 90s heartthrob, Bumper Robinson. They get into his time as a child actor on Warner Brother studio lots, his extensive voice acting career, and the Tupac episode of A Different World.…

  6. Omar Epps

    · 37 min · S3 E8 · Explicit

    This week, Tracy sits down with Brooklyn-born legend, Omar Epps! The two talk about his breakout role, alongside Tupac Shakur, in Juice and his second time playing another guy named Q in Love and Basketball. They also…

  7. Taye Diggs

    · 43 min · S3 E7 · Explicit

    This week, Tracy sits down with the ultimate auntie crush, Taye Diggs! They chat about his role on the ever iconic Broadway musical, RENT, a moment he shared with Angela Bassett in his audition for How Stella Got Her…

  8. Elise Neal

    · 38 min · S3 E6 · Explicit

    This week, Tracy sits down with the always working, Elise Neal! They get into everything from her breakout role as Yvonne in T.V. sitcom, The Hughley’s, and why the show was so important, and we chat about the funniest…

  9. Shar Jackson

    · 38 min · S3 E5 · Explicit

    This week, Tracy sits down with the one and only Shar Jackson! They get into everything from her unforgettable character, Nicey, in the 90’s T.V. classic, Moesha, and her fun, but very serious, gaming career. Plus,…

  10. Blair Underwood

    · 40 min · S3 E4 · Explicit

    This week, Tracy sits down with the always charming Blair Underwood! They get into everything from his first big role in L.A. Law, his heartthrob role in Set It Off, and how he decides what to say yes to.We also chat…

  11. Bill Bellamy

    · 36 min · S3 E3 · Explicit

    This week, Tracy sits down with comedic and acting legend Bill Bellamy! They get into everything from “Def Comedy Jam,” to “Love Jones,” to Bill coining the phrase “Booty Call.” We also got some insight on Bill’s…

  12. Kyla Pratt

    · 29 min · S3 E2 · Explicit

    This week, Tracy sits down with Kyla Pratt - the Hollywood legend who’s been getting to the entertainment bag since the age of 8. They get into everything from “Barney,” to “Dr. Doolittle,” to “One on One,” and, of…

  13. Leon

    · 26 min · S3 E1 · Explicit

    Thanks to the power of manifestation, Strong Black Lead, your tweets and hair grease, Tracy sits down with the man so fly, he only needs one name: Leon. They talk about “The Temptations” and “The Five Heartbeats,” and…

  14. Strong Black Legends is back!

    · 2:26 · Trailer · Explicit

    We back and we black! On the second season of Netflix’s Strong Black Legends, Black-American Tracy Clayton returns with more Black legends of Black Hollywood like Leon, Blair Underwood, Bumper Robinson, Omar Epps and…

  15. Nicole Byer

    · 30 min · S2 E9 · Explicit

    Janelle James hangs with Nicole Byer to talk about the fundamentals of twerking, not being a fan of children, embracing fat jokes, how her Netflix hit “Nailed It!” inspires hecklers, why you should always ask for more…

  16. Roy Wood Jr.

    · 41 min · S2 E8 · Explicit

    Janelle James sits down with Roy Wood Jr. to chat about growing up in Alabama, bombing his first “Daily Show” audition, how almost going to prison paved the way for his career in comedy, and how making it in the…

  17. Kim Coles

    · 28 min · S2 E7 · Explicit

    Janelle James hangs out with Kim Coles to chat about growing up in Brooklyn, reenacting “Roots” in the high school cafeteria, the grueling audition process for “In Living Color,” how comedy is a superpower, why she…

  18. Bruce Bruce

    · 26 min · S2 E6 · Explicit

    Janelle James kicks it with Bruce Bruce to talk about eating Snoop Dogg’s food on set, convincing Kevin Hart not to quit standup, how he ended up being referenced on Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize,” and how he went from…

  19. Kym Whitley

    · 26 min · S2 E5 · Explicit

    Janelle James hangs with Kym Whitley to chat about getting kicked off of Soul Train, her rude high school superlative, doing improv with Larry David, what it was like to star in “Next Friday,” and how some janky teeth…

  20. Sherri Shepherd

    · 37 min · S2 E4 · Explicit

    Janelle James sits down with Sherri Shepherd to chat about growing up super religious, how she went from being a legal secretary with legal problems to becoming a booked-and-blessed comedian, how her famous “Ham!”…

  21. Marlon Wayans

    · 42 min · S2 E3 · Explicit

    Janelle James hangs with Marlon Wayans to get into what it’s like coming from a comedy dynasty, being heckled by Chris Rock, how he almost played Robin in “Batman Returns,” whether he’s interested in a “White Chicks”…

  22. Mike Epps

    · 20 min · S2 E2

    Janelle James sits down with Mike Epps to talk about his breakout role as Day-Day in "Next Friday," his new Netflix special "Only One Mike," what it was like to star alongside Eddie Murphy in Netflix's "Dolemite Is My…

  23. Luenell

    · 36 min · S2 E1

    We're kicking off Strong Black Laughs with the OG Bad Girl of Comedy, Luenell! Host Janelle James chats with Luenell about going from sleeping in a Denny's parking lot to being booked and blessed, licking Borat's…

  24. Coming Soon: Strong Black Laughs

    · 8:42 · Trailer

    Strong Black Legends will be back next year. In the meantime, a brand spanking new show called Strong Black Laughs is here to bring you the black champions of comedy and take your mind off all the bullshit. The…

  25. Robert Townsend

    · 53 min · S1 E10

    This week, Tracy speaks with the multi-talented actor and director Robert Townsend. They talk about the classic "Hollywood Shuffle," his love of superheroes, and directing Beyoncé in the cult classic "Carmen: A Hip…

  26. Jackée Harry

    · 38 min · S1 E9

    This week, Tracy speaks with comedic bombshell, Jackée Harry. They talk about her roots as a dramatic actress, her iconic roles from 227 to Sister, Sister, and whether or not Jackée is going to adopt Tracy. Also, Tracy…

  27. John Witherspoon

    · 51 min · S1 E8

    This week, Tracy talks to comedic genius and our honorary step-daddy, John Witherspoon. They talk about his hustle, being the Father of Black Hollywood, and what the success of “Friday” taught him about money. Also,…

  28. Margaret Avery

    · 41 min · S1 E7

    This week, Tracy talks to Hollywood legend Margaret Avery. They talk about the Blaxploitation movement of the 70’s, what it was like starring as Gabrielle Union’s mother in “Being Mary Jane,” and her iconic role as…

  29. Bill Duke

    · 43 min · S1 E6

    This week, Tracy speaks to actor/director/producer Bill Duke! He spills behind the scenes details on what it was like directing "Sister Act 2," shares the small moments that had a major impact on his life, and even…

  30. Jason Weaver

    · 1 h 15 min · S1 E5

    This week, Tracy speaks with triple threat Jason Weaver! He talks about being handpicked by Sir Elton John to sing in the original "Lion King," the dramatic oral history of his feature on Chingy’s “One Call Away,” and…

  31. Loretta Devine

    · 51 min · S1 E4

    This week, Tracy speaks with Hollywood legend Loretta Devine. She talks about what it’s like to have a resume THAT long, “Dreamgirls,” “Waiting to Exhale” and her new Netflix show “Family Reunion.” Plus, Tracy gives…

  32. Garrett Morris

    · 40 min · S1 E3

    This week, Tracy honors legend and everyone's pretend uncle, Garrett Morris! He shares all kinds of stories from what it was like growing up in New Orleans to being the first black cast member ever on "Saturday Night…

  33. Ruth Carter

    · 41 min · S1 E2

    Tracy speaks to Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter! She spills all the deets on what it was like to design costumes on everything from Spike Lee's "School Daze" to "Baby Boy," "BAPS," and "Black Panther". Also,…

  34. Lynn Whitfield

    · 40 min · S1 E1

    Welcome to the first episode of Strong Black Legends! In this episode, Tracy speaks to television and film icon, Lynn Whitfield! They talk about her early inspirations, her memories from films she’s starred in like…

  35. Introducing Strong Black Legends

    · 1:05

    Strong Black Legends is a weekly show brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead that honors the best of black Hollywood. Every Tuesday, host Tracy Clayton sits down with the legends that paved the way for black…

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