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Black and White AdviceThe Final Episode (But The Show Continues)...On today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett announce the end of the show in podcast form. Black and White Advice will continue as a monthly live show in New York City mixing stand-up comedy and live questions from the audience (anonymously written down on paper and pulled out of a bucket). Once we have a permanent location and time for the monthly live show we will come back on this feed with an announcement. The goal will be to build this live show in New York and then take it on the road in the future to c...
2025-06-1036 minBlack and White AdviceShaun Murphy & "Why Do White Guys Love Flip Flops?"On today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome Buffalo's favorite son, stand-up comedian Shaun Murphy. Shaun and the guys talk about naked swimming in P.E class in Buffalo, Turner's wife Ye's popularity in the neighborhood compared to his and Turner tries out another personal advertisement.After that, the crew answers all your questions including "Are burglar alarm commercials taking away jobs from black and latino actors?", "What movie would you make a black version of?" and "Why do white people love putting their bare feet on the dashboard?".If you enjoy the s...
2025-06-0333 minBlack and White AdvicePranav Baheri: Indian Food in Office Microwave OK?On today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome the very funny stand-up comedian, podcaster and television show creator Pranav Behari. Pranav is on Daredevil on Disney Plus, the creator of Problematic on BRIC TV and the host of Mango Bae Podcast. Subscribe to Mango Bae here: https://www.youtube.com/@mangobae772Pranav brings us into the world of growing up Indian in America, and correctly guesses Turner's Mister Softee China backstory without previously knowing anything about it.After that, the crew answers all your questions including "How do I get the Indian guy at my of...
2025-05-2738 minBlack and White AdviceAri Shaffir & "Will Phil & Turner Get Into Jewish Heaven?"Big News! We will be doing "Black & White Advice - Live" at New York Comedy Club on May 22 featuring stand-up from all three of the guys + questions from the audience. Get tickets here: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/black-and-white-advice-ft-turner-sparks-phil-duckett-joe-russellOn today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome the hilarious stand-up comedian Ari Shaffir to be our expert on all things Jewish. He even recorded an entire stand-up comedy special about the subject called "Jew".Watch it here: https://youtu.be/y2YtIBYM4w0?si=pk2zVO8ZqMdb6nabWe talk about...
2025-05-2056 minBlack and White AdviceSteven Rogers & "Why Do Fat White Guys Have Beards?"Big News! We will be doing "Black & White Advice - Live" at New York Comedy Club on May 22 featuring stand-up from all three of the guys + questions from the audience. Get tickets here: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/black-and-white-advice-ft-turner-sparks-phil-duckett-joe-russellOn today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome the hilarious stand-up comedian Steven Rogers on who just released his new comedy special "Half of We" on YouTube.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/1wkIrnlD98k?si=zrHCEmF5oSUSNS8-We talk about the odd situation Steven was in when his fiancee broke of...
2025-05-1346 minBlack and White AdviceMatt Wayne & "Why Do White People Wear Shoes in the House?"On today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome the hilarious stand-up comedian Matt Wayne on who just released his new comedy special "Take a Sniff" on YouTube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/1wkIrnlD98k?si=zrHCEmF5oSUSNS8-The guys talk about Matt and Turner's all-comedian flag football team in New York City and Matt makes outlandish claims about Turner's athletic abilities.After that, the crew answers all your questions including "Can I rap the you-know-what word if I'm 1/8th black?", "Why do white people wear shoes in the house?" and "What do blac...
2025-05-0640 minBlack and White AdviceEster Steinberg & "What's America's Best & Worst City for Jews?"On today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome the hilarious stand-up comedian and actor Ester Steinberg from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to talk about her new stand-up comedy special "Schmear Campaign" available on Amazon Prime Video & Apple TVAfter that, the crew answers all your questions including "How do I get my kid's school to cancel all of these religious-holiday days off without looking like a bigot?" and "What is America's best and worst cities to live in as a Jew right now?".All that plus Phil and Ester debate "Who has it worse? Blacks...
2025-04-2945 minBlack and White AdvicePatreon Show Sneak Peak!Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett are giving you a sneak peak into what happens after they sign off and the closing music plays. Every week they keep the mics on for Patreon subscribers only, and do a bonus show where they dive deep into the nitty gritty of their lives as New York City comedians. Today we roll highlights from recent Patreon-only shows including comedians Ray Zawodni, Lee Valentine and Vanessa Jackson. To get access to this bonus show every week, go to https://www.patreon.com/c/blackandwhiteadvice and sign up!_____________________________________________________________Big News...
2025-04-2250 minBlack and White AdviceWhy Do White Guys Love Model Trains?Turner Sparks opens by telling Phil Duckett about his trip to visit his parents in California and the harrowing consequences of kicking the illegal immigrants out of the country.After that, the guys answers all your questions including "What are the typical white tattoos vs. typical black tattoos?", "Why do white guys love model trains?" and "Is black church really that fun like they say in the movies?".Plus, the guys encourage women to get their style advice from Hilary Clinton.Big News! We will be doing "Black & White Advice - Live" at New...
2025-04-1539 minBlack and White Advice"Do Black People Do April Fools?"Turner Sparks opens by telling Phil Duckett about his recent show in Medford, Oregon and asking if he accidentally snitched on the only black guy in town.After that, the guys answers all your questions including "Why do white people drink milk with dinner?", "Do black people do April Fools?" and "Why does my white girlfriend always want to go to Renaissance Fairs?"Plus, Turner shouts out black guys he grew up with and Phil shouts out his high school basketball coach.Big News! We will be doing "Black & White Advice - Live" at...
2025-04-0842 minBlack and White AdviceVanessa Jackson & "As a Jew Can I Micro Braid My Hair?"On today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome the hilarious stand-up comedian Vanessa Jackson who has written on Saturday Night Live, HBO's "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and NBC's "A Little Late with Lilly Singh". We kick off the show by talking about the SNL experience and what sketches she pitched to get the job.After that, the crew answers all your questions including "Is $300 at the hair salon too much?", "As a Jewish woman can I micro braid my hair?", "Is black corporate speak and white corporate speak different?" and "Did my wife just make a raci...
2025-04-0146 minBlack and White AdviceMonroe Martin & "Why Do White Dudes Love Acoustic Guitar?"Big News! We will be doing "Black & White Advice - Live" at New York Comedy Club on May 22 featuring stand-up from all three of the guys + questions from the audience. If you join for $5 & up at https://www.patreon.com/c/blackandwhiteadvice you get into the show for free! For everyone else go to https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/black-and-white-advice-ft-turner-sparks-phil-duckett-joe-russell and get your tickets now.On today's show Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome Monroe Martin from "The Last O.G", "That Damn Michael Che Show" and "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" on to talk a...
2025-03-2541 minBlack and White AdviceHappy St. Patrick's Day! & "Do Irish People Get Hangovers?"Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett book an Irish guest to teach them all about St. Patrick's Day and then the guest cancels minutes before going to air. So, the guys throw on some Leprechaun costumes and go through all the things they know about Ireland, which isn't much.After that, the guys answers all your questions including "Why do some people care more about dogs than humans?", "Do black wives also force their men into skincare routines?" and "What is the relationship like between black Americans and black Africans?"Plus, Turner gets scolded by the c...
2025-03-1840 minBlack and White AdviceLeClerc Andre & "Did Black People Really Believe OJ?"Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome the hilarious LeClerc Andre on to tell the story of how he recently performed with Chris Rock, Steve Martin, Martin Short and Leslie Jones all on one show at The Comedy Cellar.After that, the crew answers all your questions including "Who in America likes guns more, white people or black people?", "Did black people really think OJ was innocent or was that just the early days of trolling?" and "Why do white people like to eat their steak so rare?"All that plus, the guys give more suggestions on wh...
2025-03-1148 minBlack and White AdviceJessica Levin & "Why Don't More Black People Play Hockey?"Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome NYC comedian Jessica Levin on the show to tell the story of how she ended up in the Woodstock 99 documentary on Turner's Delta flight, and to tell Phil to shut up about a thousand times.After that, the crew answers all your questions including "Am I allowed to do the Jamaican accent when I sing to Bob Marley?", "When will black people start playing hockey?" and a full conversation about the meaning of 4C hair.All that plus, Producer Joe Russell has a little too much to drink.Enj...
2025-03-0445 minBlack and White AdviceWilfred Padua & "Do Black People Believe in Aliens?"Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome NYC comedian Wilfred Padua on the show to explain to the guys why and when Asians took break dancing from Black people.After that, the crew answers all your questions including "Should the NBA All-Star game go Black players vs. White players to improve ratings?", "Do Black people believe in aliens?" and "Can I use the N-word when rapping along to Notorious BIG songs by myself in my car?".All that plus, Phil reveals he was once a professor at a major American university.Enjoy the show? Go...
2025-02-2541 minBlack and White AdviceHave White Women Successfully Stolen Yoga?Turner Sparks opens the show by explaining to Phil Duckett the history of punk rock music in America, and Phil unveils his plan to turn Turner into a New York City rapper.After that, the crew answers all your questions including "Is yoga white people's most successful cultural appropriation?", "Did black people ever do Land Acknowledgements?", "What racist misconceptions did you wish people had about you?" and "At what age do white parents let their kids cuss?".Plus, the guys preview future guest Jessica Levin's trip to Woodstock 99.Enjoy the show? Go to http...
2025-02-1850 minBlack and White AdviceWhy Do Black People Love Red Lobster?As Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett open the show by planning the details of Phil's first punk rock concert, exploring the failed economics of Red Lobster's unlimited shrimp and responding to listener hate mail. After that, the crew answers all your questions including "What topics should I study-up on to impress white guys on dates?", "What does dog-walked mean?", "Why do black people look better in colorful clothes?", "How do interracial couples decide what Santa's skin color will be?" and "Why do Brooklyn audiences snap instead of clap when they like a joke?".Plus, Phil bre...
2025-02-1142 minBlack and White AdviceLee Valentin: Black History Month Begins!Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome New York City comedian Lee Valentin to bring you into the world of black culture and prepare you for the best month of the year, Black History Month. Follow Lee on Instagram @LeeValentin.The crew answers all your questions including "What race of panhandler would you give money to first?", "Why are black people so friendly in bars?", "Do sports announcers have code words for black athletes too?" and "Do audiobooks count as reading?".Plus, Phil realizes he has more in common with the KKK than he thought.E...
2025-02-0441 minBlack and White AdviceYe Ye: Happy Chinese New Year!Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome Turner's wife, Ye Ye aka "Cooking With Ye Ye" to teach them all about Chinese New Year as they celebrate The Year of the Snake.The crew answers all your questions including "Should I warn my black friends about how Chinese people say "um" and "that"?", "Are micro-aggressions real or something the media made up?", "Why can't white people dance to a beat?" and "Why don't black guys smile in pictures?".Plus, Turner realizes he looks like a creep.Enjoy the show? Go to https://www.patreon.com...
2025-01-2842 minBlack and White AdviceRay Zawodni & "Why Do White Guys Wear Jean Shorts?"Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome Pittsburgh's own Ray Zawodni who has a new comedy special on YouTube titled "Must Be Nice". Watch it HERE. Ray explains the pain of getting bullied by black kids in high school and the joy of wearing jean-shorts in the summer.The crew answers all your questions including "Why do white people worry so much about being tan?", "Why do white people love outdoor dining?" and "How can I get my white-boyfriend to stop wearing jean-shorts?".Plus, Phil and Turner are getting wild over on Patreon, and you need to...
2025-01-2147 minBlack and White AdviceMartin Urbano & "Why Do Black Guys Love Kung-Fu Movies?"Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome one of Brooklyn, NY's finest comedians, Martin Urbano to the show to bring his off-the-wall Tex-Mex perspective to your questions. Martin just released "The Apology Comeback Special" comedy special on YouTube, and you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/U66yQzov2to?si=shJ_5mlbevl9lKaC.The crew answers all your questions including "Why don't white guys shave their head when they go bald?", "Why do black guys love Kung Fu movies so much?", "Why are Americans so overconfident?", plus Phil gives us the complete history of World War 2.Pl...
2025-01-1442 minBlack and White AdviceHow Would Phil Design a DEI Training Program?Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett kick off 2025 with an absolute banger of an episode. Today the guys answer all of your questions including, "What flavor of Doritos can I bring to a mostly-white holiday party that won't be too spicy?", "How would Phil design a DEI training program to make it more effective?", "Can I change my thumb emoji back from a black person to a white person now that the BLM movement is over?" and "How do I get white people to stop singing along to "Wicked" in the movie theater?".Plus, the guys tak...
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The Political OrphanageBlack People and White People AdviceTurner Sparks and Phil Duckett are comedians who host the "Black and White Advice" podcast. They come on to crack jokes and talk about racial friction, and what to do about it.
2024-12-311h 31Black and White AdviceThe Best Black & White Questions of 2024Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett are here with a collection of the greatest Black and White Advice questions of 2024 to end out the year. Thank your for all your support in year one. Send this greatest hits episode to all of your friends and help us grow.Today the guys tackle the age-old questions of "Should I Date Black Guys?", "Should I Say Black, African American or Person of Color?", "Why Do White People Smell When They Get Wet?", "How Long Do I Have to Wait to Touch My Black Girlfriend's Hair?", "Is It Too Late To Mak...
2024-12-3145 minBlack and White AdviceA Very Merry Black and White ChristmasTurner Sparks and Phil Duckett are here to wish you all a Very Merry Black and White Christmas.The crew answers all your questions on race including "How Do I Get My Roommate to Stop Cooking Soul Food?", "Why Do White Guys Wear Shorts All Winter Long?" and "Can I Tell My Black Girlfriend's Parents that I'm Atheist?". Plus, Phil tells a Christmas story involving a puppy and one of his crazy ex-girlfriends.Plus, Phil and Turner have officially launched their Patreon! Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/blackandwhiteadvice to support the show and get...
2024-12-2434 minBlack and White AdviceTara Cannistraci: The Bronx BarbieTurner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome Tara Cannistraci, aka The Bronx Barbie, as this week's guest on the show. Tara is a world touring stand-up comedian and the authority on all-things Italian. And by Italian we mean the real Italian culture from The Bronx.The crew answers all your questions including "Why do white people put so much stuff in their front lawns for Christmas?", "Is my white 3-year-old daughter allowed to appropriate black culture?", "Should I have voted for Kamala to save my marriage?" and more. Plus, Phil and Turner officially launch their Patreon! Go t...
2024-12-1742 minBlack and White AdviceNaveed Mahbub: The Jimmy Kimmel of BangladeshTurner Sparks and Phil Duckett welcome Naveed Mahbub, aka The Jimmy Kimmel of Bangladesh, as their first ever guest on the show. Naveed answers all their questions on Bangladesh including why was the country only founded in the 1970's, and what is it like to be in an arranged marriage?Plus, Naveed sticks around to join the guys in answering your questions including "What other race would your family prefer you to marry if it couldn't be your own?", "What is the most white or black room you've ever performed comedy in?", "Why don't black people tip the...
2024-12-1044 minBlack and White AdviceWhy Do White People Smell Bad When Wet?Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett are back with more questions they will come to regret answering, including "Why do white people smell bad when wet?", "Is it too late to make my Facebook profile image a black square?", "Why do so many black comedians use stage names?" and "Why do white people get the day off for Juneteenth?"Plus, Phil invites Turner to a black barbershop.Have a question? Email us at BlackandWhiteAdvicePod@Gmail.com and prepare to be educated.Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BlackandWhiteAdviceFollow us on...
2024-12-0338 minBlack and White AdviceWhy Do White People French Kiss Their Dogs?Today Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett are back with more answers to your questions on race including "What do I tell my black son to do when his white friends cuss at their parents?", "Why do white people French kiss their dogs?", "How can I stop black people from making fun of my 'ratty old shoes?" and "Why do black people get so excited for magic tricks?"Plus, Turner doesn't know who Maya Angelou is.Have a question? Email us at BlackandWhiteAdvicePod@Gmail.com and prepare to be educated.Watch us on YouTube at htt...
2024-11-2537 minBlack and White AdviceWhy Don't Black People Like Adventure Sports?Today Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett answer all of your burning questions on race including "How much do I have to spend on a gift for a house-warming party?", "Why are white people so into other people's business?", "How long do I have to wait to touch my black girlfriend's hair?" and "Why don't black people like adventure sports?".Plus, Turner reports on an alarming mayonnaise shortage in Brooklyn, and what it means for society. Have a question? Email us at BlackandWhiteAdvicePod@Gmail.com and prepare to be educated.Watch us on YouTube at htt...
2024-11-1935 minBlack and White AdviceWhy Do White People Love the Royal Family?Today Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett answer "What is white people's obsession with The Royal Family?", "What is a proper amount of money to spend on a black wedding gift?", "How can I not be seen as a gentrifier in my black neighborhood?" and "Why do black people only smoke menthol cigarettes?".Plus, Phil gives his thoughts on white people with dread locks. Have a question?Email us at BlackandWhiteAdvicePod@Gmail.com and prepare to be educated.Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BlackandWhiteAdviceFollow us on TikTok, Instagr...
2024-11-1236 minBlack and White AdviceHow to Prepare for a Black Barbecue?Today Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett tackle "Why Do White People Find Carrot Top Funny?", "How Do I Prepare for a Party in Brownsville, Brooklyn?", "How do I politely tell my black female roommate to speed it up in the bathroom before work?" and "I've only dated Asian women. Am I weird?".Plus, Phil defends CP Time.Have a question? Email us at BlackandWhiteAdvicePod@Gmail.com and prepare to be educated.Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BlackandWhiteAdviceFollow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook @BlackAndWhiteAdviceCom...
2024-11-0540 minBlack and White AdviceIs Blackface ok for Halloween?Halloween Episode! Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett answer all of your black and white Halloween themed questions today.Today we tackle "How do I get out of a Great Gatsby party with my wife?", "Why are all ghosts white?", "Can I do Blackface as Michael Jackson for Halloween?" and "My white girlfriend is pressuring me to have a Halloween kegger at my parents house while they are away, but my black parents think Halloween is satanic. What should I do?". Plus, Phil claims The Electoral College is a real university, and it's racist.Have a...
2024-10-2944 minBlack and White AdviceIs It Racist To Not Like White Comedy?Turner Sparks and Phil Duckett area back with Episode 2 of America's new favorite show.Today they answer questions from listeners including "Should I Date Black Guys?", "Am I Racist For Not Liking White Comedians?", "Should I Tell People My Husband Is a Different Race?" and "What To Do When a White Person Puts Their Toes on My Armrest on a Flight?".Plus, Phil picks a fight with Black women.Have a question? Email us at BlackandWhiteAdvicePod@Gmail.com and prepare to be educated.Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio App...
2024-10-2243 minBlack and White AdviceWhy Don't White People Use Lotion?Comedians Turner Sparks & Phil Duckett bring together the races with their brand new show Black and White Advice. Every week the guys will answer all your questions on race, even the scary ones.In this premier episode they start with: "Why Don't White People Wear Lotion?", "Should I say African-American, Black or POC?", "What should I get my black girlfriend's parents as a gift?" and more. Plus, Turner eats Chitlins.Have a question? Email us at BlackandWhiteAdvicePod@Gmail.com and prepare to be educated.Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/blackandwhiteadvice
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