The Breakfast Club IDKMYDE: From Audioblogs to Black Effect: 5 Years of Changing the Podcast Game
Oct 5, 2025
Celebrating five years of the Black Effect Podcast Network, the discussion explores the evolution of podcasting and how Black voices have transformed the landscape. Key milestones include the rise of broadband and iPods, making audio accessible. Listeners learn about the challenges of monetization for Black creators and the impact of partnerships like that with iHeart. Key shows are highlighted, showcasing their cultural significance. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of ownership and the future potential of Black creators in the podcasting ecosystem.
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Podcasting Asynchronous Revolution
- Podcasting began as internet audio in the 1980s–1990s and became 'asynchronous radio' that listeners could control.
- This shift made audio on-demand possible and set the stage for modern podcast culture.
Combat Jack's Cultural Classroom
- The Combat Jack Show acted like a hip-hop history class where artists told unfiltered stories.
- Its legacy shaped podcasting by making creators crave that long-form, honest conversation.
Podcasts As Barbershop Archives
- The Read with Kid Fury and Crissle became unapologetic cultural therapy for millennials.
- Those early Black podcasts served as archives and barbershops in listeners' headphones.