# black half — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover black half. Page: Feed: --- ## [S4 Ep255: Episode #255: The Things We Don’t Know](https://audioboom.com/posts/8909636) _2026-05-29 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ Silas and Samantha take a surprisingly honest dive into self-doubt, creativity, aging, acting, confidence, and the strange things we discover about ourselves later in life. From audition disappointments and comedy anxiety to AI as a learning tool, the conversation explores what happens when talented people still feel like they have no idea what they're doing. Along the way they discuss stand-up… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8909636.mp3?modified=1780090867&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [S4 Ep254: Pickleball & Mansplaining](https://audioboom.com/posts/8904199) _2026-05-15 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ Silas and Samantha reunite in person for an adventure into the wild world of pickleball… and immediately encounter unexpected coaching, questionable sports etiquette, and a live demonstration of mansplaining in the wild. Along the way: Silas nearly burns his leg off with a rogue 9-volt battery, Samantha reflects on awkward public moments involving kids, and the conversation spirals into stand-up… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8904199.mp3?modified=1778899407&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [S4 Ep253: Episode #253: The Great T-Shirt Betrayal](https://audioboom.com/posts/8901246) _2026-05-08 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ Silas buys what he thinks is the perfect black T-shirt… only to discover that not all “identical” shirts are actually identical. From there, things spiral beautifully into conversations about body image, shopping ethics, local monopolies, flirting confusion, compliments, aging bodies, negotiation tactics, yoga squats, and somehow Mike’s Hard Lemonade. Classic Black & A Half chaos. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8901246.mp3?modified=1778262082&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [S4 Ep252: Episode 252: Expectations, Acting, and Absolute Chaos](https://audioboom.com/posts/8895247) _2026-04-24 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ In Episode 252, Silas and Samantha dive into a wide-ranging conversation that somehow includes Shakespeare debates, acting challenges, confidence, and what it really means to pursue big goals. Along the way, they explore creativity, expectations, parenting, performance anxiety, and the process of getting better at something—even when it’s uncomfortable. Also… there may or may not be a heated… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8895247.mp3?modified=1777056242&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [S4 Ep251: Finding Your Voice (with Stefan Mahendra)](https://audioboom.com/posts/8885578) _2026-04-10 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ In this episode of Black & A Half , Silas sits down with musician and singer Stefan Mahendra , who recently opened for Joss Stone and is releasing new music. They talk about the long journey from self-doubt to confidence, what it’s like to perform stripped down versus with a full band, and why many artists today are choosing to release EPs instead of full albums. Stefan shares how he discovered… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8885578.mp3?modified=1775790091&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [S4 Ep250: Episode #250 - with Guest Paul Boyd: Horror, Comedy, and the Cosmos](https://audioboom.com/posts/8876344) _2026-03-19 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ Episode 250 is here! 🎉 Silas and Samantha sit down with filmmaker Paul Boyd, director of Scared to Death , to talk about horror comedy, the realities of indie filmmaking, and what it really takes to bring a movie to life over ten years. They dive into creativity, storytelling, collaboration, and why sometimes you just have to trust the process (and your actors). Plus: chess, the cosmos, and some… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8876344.mp3?modified=1773960352&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [S4 Ep249: Ep. 249: Perfectionism Is Fear in Disguise](https://audioboom.com/posts/8874572) _2026-03-16 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ Silas and Samantha dive into the art of getting organized—both in life and in the digital world. From messy hard drives and production setups to the psychology of perfectionism, they explore how reducing friction can help you actually get things done. Along the way, the conversation drifts into singing, creativity, performance anxiety, and why sometimes the best way forward is simply progress over… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8874572.mp3?modified=1773679084&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [S4 Ep248: Ep. 248: Too Good To Be True](https://audioboom.com/posts/8869674) _2026-03-05 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ Sometimes trying to save a little money ends up costing you way more. In this episode of Black & A Half , Silas shares a cautionary tale about what happens when a deal seems just a little too good to be true. What started as a simple attempt to save money on a small business decision turns into a story involving questionable choices, unexpected twists, and a lesson in gullibility. Along the way,… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8869674.mp3?modified=1772693805&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [S4 Ep247: Improv, Moisturizer & Colonizer (Ep. 247)](https://audioboom.com/posts/8863956) _2026-02-20 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ In Episode 247 of Black & A Half , Silas Lindenstein and Samantha Rund explore the intersection of comedy, improv, theater directing, skincare routines, and creative identity. The episode covers: The psychology of improv vs. stand-up comedy Directing actors and coaching performers Men’s skincare and makeup routines Artistic vulnerability on social media Parenting humor and cultural commentary This… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8863956.mp3?modified=1771608250&sid=5002218&source=rss) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oVniRmXMsWxe) _2026-02-20 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [S4 Ep246: Dear Lara and the Cost of Silence](https://audioboom.com/posts/8858420) _2026-02-07 · Black & A Half · Black & A Half_ This week on Black & A Half , we’re joined by director and world-renowned violinist Lara St. John to talk about her documentary Dear Lara . The film examines abuse, power, and institutional silence within the classical music world. It’s a heavier conversation than usual for a comedy podcast, and we name that upfront. We talk about how abuse hides in places that are assumed to be “safe,” why… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8858420.mp3?modified=1770427746&sid=5002218&source=rss)