I Promise You I'm Black Mon, 04 May 2026 14:25:49 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500065 en-us © 2026 I Promise You I'm Black yes 7b666bdd-9103-5e82-a9e2-fff52131d44e Derek Hooks episodic false Daniel Parker and Derek Hooks. Two best friends. Two goofballs. Two non-stereotypical black men who fully embrace other cultures while trying to remain true to theirs. Here is our view of the world through our lenses. We talk culture, comedy, music, growing pains, and every crazy thing we happen to think of.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Derek Hooks https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ksbao7dxzw59oqnvjds203qqflp3?.jpg I Promise You I'm Black I Promise You I'm Black: The Mental Health Special I Promise You I'm Black: The Mental Health Special The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Joining us as a special guest is Robert Becker from the bands Fauxtrot and Book of Beart. In this special episode we dive into our personal experiences and struggles with mental health. We also talk about the healthy ways in which we cope with these struggles. We are also supporting The Jed Foundation in their mission to provide mental health assistance and suicide prevention for kids, teens, and young adults. To support the Jed Foundation we started a fundraiser through Bonfire Apparel. Click the link below to see the merch available for sale. 100% of the proceeds go the the Jed Foundation. We hope you enjoy this episode. Much Love!

FUNDRAISER MERCH- https://www.bonfire.com/the-jed-foundation-i-promise-you-im-black/

Jed Foundation Website- https://jedfoundation.org/

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Joining us as a special guest is Robert Becker from the bands Fauxtrot and Book of Beart. In this special episode we dive into our personal experiences and struggles with mental health. We also talk about the healthy ways in which we cope with these struggles. We are also supporting The Jed Foundation in their mission to provide mental health assistance and suicide prevention for kids, teens, and young adults. To support the Jed Foundation we started a fundraiser through Bonfire Apparel. Click the link below to see the merch available for sale. 100% of the proceeds go the the Jed Foundation. We hope you enjoy this episode. Much Love!

FUNDRAISER MERCH- https://www.bonfire.com/the-jed-foundation-i-promise-you-im-black/

Jed Foundation Website- https://jedfoundation.org/

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> https://www.bonfire.com/the-jed-foundation-i-promise-you-im-black/ Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-19122890 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 5423 mental health awareness month, youth mental health, youth advocacy, men's mental health, comedy, podcast, culture, music, nature, talk, therapy, jed foundation full false It's Not Funny It's Not Funny Things get heated as Derek and Daniel talk summer heat, 1,000 ways to die, and Juneteenth. Apply sunscreen as needed.

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Things get heated as Derek and Daniel talk summer heat, 1,000 ways to die, and Juneteenth. Apply sunscreen as needed.

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-18636496 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 4761 comedy, podcast, culture, food, music, satire, jokes, black, humor, talk, easy listening, funny, morbid 11 full false You Think I Won't?! You Think I Won't?! In this episode we dive into nursery rhymes, clubbing, dad jokes, and the joys of Dadding. Grab some popcorn and chill with us.

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> In this episode we dive into nursery rhymes, clubbing, dad jokes, and the joys of Dadding. Grab some popcorn and chill with us.

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-18442148 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500 5397 comedy, podcast, culture, food, music, satire, jokes, black, humor, talk, easy listening, funny 10 full false Should We Drop an Album? Should We Drop an Album? In this episode Daniel and Derek get into songs you should know, sleep cycles, dreams, and microwave presets. Wait til the mixtape drops.

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> In this episode Daniel and Derek get into songs you should know, sleep cycles, dreams, and microwave presets. Wait til the mixtape drops.

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-18264848 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 4061 comedy, podcast, culture, food, music, satire, jokes, black, humor, talk, easy listening, funny 9 full false The Ocho The Ocho In this episode Teabag and Big Black Africa discuss the ins and outs of chair construction, fighting off jungle cats, and raising kids. What's your 40 yard dash time? Find out in the first video edition of the podcast!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> In this episode Teabag and Big Black Africa discuss the ins and outs of chair construction, fighting off jungle cats, and raising kids. What's your 40 yard dash time? Find out in the first video edition of the podcast!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-17913590 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:00:00 -0400 5883 comedy, podcast, culture, food, music, satire, jokes, black, humor, talk, easy listening, funny 8 full false Delicious Deception Delicious Deception In this episode Daniel and Derek dive into the best bad movies, all things T-Pain, sweet treats, and dangerous adventures!! Take a ride with us, you'll probably enjoy it. 

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> In this episode Daniel and Derek dive into the best bad movies, all things T-Pain, sweet treats, and dangerous adventures!! Take a ride with us, you'll probably enjoy it. 

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-17571790 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 5123 culture, talk, friends, wild, comedy, movies, actors, parody, singers, aliens, game shows, basketball, travel 7 full false Bring Out The Olives!! Bring Out The Olives!! On this week's episode Derek learns who The Boss is, Daniel hops on a Segway, and spoilers get released. They also talk black movies, the art of professional wrestling, and more music. This one's a doosie!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> On this week's episode Derek learns who The Boss is, Daniel hops on a Segway, and spoilers get released. They also talk black movies, the art of professional wrestling, and more music. This one's a doosie!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-17408505 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 4774 culture, talk, friends, wild, comedy, wrestling, parody, music, tv shows, black movies 6 full false Wanna Get Some Goulash?? Wanna Get Some Goulash?? On this episode Daniel and Derek reminisce their musical background, choose their favorite tokens, and eat snacks. Grab your favorite snack and chill with the goons. Enjoy!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> On this episode Daniel and Derek reminisce their musical background, choose their favorite tokens, and eat snacks. Grab your favorite snack and chill with the goons. Enjoy!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-17338300 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0400 3832 culture, talk, friends, wild, comedy, nutrition, parody, food, tv shows, tattoos 5 full false Try Frying It Try Frying It Get ready- in this episode: Daniel gets hyped, Derek takes a wrong turn. We also talk sports and nutrition. Grab your favorite snack and get hype with us!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Get ready- in this episode: Daniel gets hyped, Derek takes a wrong turn. We also talk sports and nutrition. Grab your favorite snack and get hype with us!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks / Daniel Parker Buzzsprout-17293621 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3950 culture, talk, friends, wild, comedy, nutrition, parody, food, sports 4 full false Crackers, Ginger Ale, and Go Lay Down Crackers, Ginger Ale, and Go Lay Down Daniel and Derek dive deep into the bare necessities, home remedies, our mission statement, and the N-word. Pull up a chair, turn up your volume to a reasonable level, and enjoy!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Daniel and Derek dive deep into the bare necessities, home remedies, our mission statement, and the N-word. Pull up a chair, turn up your volume to a reasonable level, and enjoy!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks, Daniel Parker Buzzsprout-17243385 Wed, 28 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2968 culture, talk, friends, wild, comedy, movies, parody, food 3 full true Call Me Papi Call Me Papi Derek and Daniel talk about our male insecurities, a pop music icon, and how to be brutally honest. Enjoy!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek and Daniel talk about our male insecurities, a pop music icon, and how to be brutally honest. Enjoy!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks Buzzsprout-17146531 Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 4006 npc, theater, pop music, culture 2 full false We Spoke This Into Existence We Spoke This Into Existence Sit. Relax. Buckle up! Episode 1 is going to be a rollercoaster ride. Daniel and Derek talk 90's, music, movies, and anything else they can conjure up in their wild minds. We promise you we're black. Thanks for listening!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Sit. Relax. Buckle up! Episode 1 is going to be a rollercoaster ride. Daniel and Derek talk 90's, music, movies, and anything else they can conjure up in their wild minds. We promise you we're black. Thanks for listening!

Music Credits:

Intro- Once in Paris by Pumpupthemind

Outro- Energetic Hip Hop by Skilsel

]]> Derek Hooks / Daniel Parker Buzzsprout-17146464 Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 3354 culture, talk, friends, wild, comedy, movies, actors, parody 1 full false