Find partners
Witcha Black Ads

Witcha Black Ads

Hosted by Braunsy & Janelle

Episodes

94

Latest episode

Mar 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

A podcast examining the state of marketing and advertising through a very Black lens. Hosts Braunsy & Janelle, discuss boss moves in pop culture, brands that just can't seem to get it right, and those rare occasions when miraculously they do! Hear interviews with Black ads folks putting in the necessary work and up your knowledge with the backstories "they" don't want you to know. All here on #WitchaBlackAds

Listen to episodes

60 recent
March 26, 20261 hr 0 min

92. Nuance, Soul & Taste: What AI Can’t Replace

This week we break down the Virgil Abloh Archive Alaska 1 release, Jacquemus linking with Solange, more Creative Director roles... Then we zoom out: what happens when AI enters creative spaces that have always been driven by feel, taste, and human experience?Tap in for a conversation on creativity, culture, and the things you just shouldn't automate.

February 20, 202647 min

91. Mid Ads Crisis

This week, we break down Kevin Durant x CeraVe, Cardi B’s Grow-Good beauty launch, Jordan Brand’s “All or Everything,” and  DoorDash turning 50-cents beef into a brand moment.We also talk Super Bowl: safe ads, AI normalization, body politics, and more!Watch on youtube and follow us on IG!

November 21, 202542 min

89. Cultural Baggage

Steph’s out at Under Armour, Wale finally gets his Nike moment, Fenty Beauty’s changes hands, LV’s rips off the Ghana Must Go bag, and much more.

November 7, 202538 min

88. Failing Forward

This week, we're talking Failing Forward with Diarrha N’Diaye’s major move to EVP of SKIMS Beauty & Fragrance, A$AP Rocky getting his flowers as a fashion icon, Teen Vogue folding into Vogue.com (end of an era!), Under Armour’s new Lab96 studio, and the NBA on Prime’s “Victory” theme song that's lowkey a bop.

October 23, 20251 hr 6 min

87. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

This week, we’re talking the return of Verzuz with Cash Money vs. No Limit at ComplexCon, LeBron linking up with Hennessy for a headline-making stunt, Cardi B getting in her baby bag with Bobbie, and Athlos partnering with Cash App to finally get athletes paid.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG!

October 9, 202548 min

86. Are We the Drama?

We’re back with episode 86 of Witch Black Ads, talking Stephon Diggs’ Asics collab, Cardi’s album rollout, Michael Vick cashing checks from Mitchell and Ness, *checks notes* Jaden Smith as the new Men’s Creative Director at Christian Louboutin?, and much more. Watch on youtube and follow us on IG!

September 18, 202558 min

85. Two-Hand Touch

We're tackling quite a bit this week, from the NFL's kick-off to a slew of new athletes and creative collaborations. We discuss the latest from Travis Hunter, Adidas x Tracy McGrady, Telfar x Timberland, and the new partnership between On and Burna Boy.

September 4, 20251 hr 1 min

84. Serving Looks

The US Open 🎾 is here, and we’ve got plenty to cover—Venus’s on-court fits, Serena co-signing Ro, Taylor Townsend’s rise, the ongoing denim wars, and Eve stepping out in Ice Studio Timbs. All that and more in this week’s episode.

August 21, 202538 min

83. Sole Searching

A lot of Sole Searching going on. This time around we’re talking Zendaya’s (and Law Roach’s) partnership with On, Latto reviving Apple Bottoms, SZA getting into her “Artistic Director” bag with Vans, Rihanna’s latest offering with Puma and much more.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG!

August 7, 202538 min

82. Black Americana

This week we’re talking Ralph Lauren’s nod to Oak Bluffs, pgLang’s new agency, Beyoncé latest collection with Levi’s, and much more. We also get into how the political climate is making brands play it “safe.” Tap in.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG!

Is this your show?

Claim this listing to keep it up to date, reach guests who want to pitch you, and manage bookings with Guestify.

Claim this listing

More Business podcasts