Lori & James Strum

Lori & James Strum

Author: Tommy Oliver, Codie Elaine Oliver, Black Love Podcast Network March 3, 2023 Duration: 48:27
When James first spotted Lori they were both driving around in Maryland. He didn't know her name. He just saw two cute girls in a car and made a mental note. How did that turn into a 40 year love story? In this 2015 interview for Black Love Doc, Lori and James share the lessons they've learned through dating, marriage and parenthood as they reflect on just how their journey, the ups and the downs, has been worth it all.

There's a richness and complexity to relationships that often gets lost in the noise of everyday life and media portrayals. Black Love: The Interviews creates a space to reclaim those narratives, moving beyond the highlight reel to explore the full, textured reality of partnership. Created by filmmakers and real-life partners Tommy Oliver and Codie Elaine Oliver, this podcast extends the conversation from their acclaimed docu-series into a more intimate, long-form audio format. Here, you'll hear extended, unfiltered conversations with the same compelling mix of everyday couples and well-known figures, all sharing their unique journeys without a script. Each episode delves into the foundational moments-how a connection first sparked, the deliberate or surprising path toward commitment, and the reshaping of a relationship after starting a family. They discuss the obstacles faced and the resilience built, offering a raw and often refreshingly candid look at what it takes to build a life together. This isn't about presenting perfect stories, but honest ones, providing listeners with a profound sense of recognition, insight, and community. Tuning into this podcast feels like being part of a necessary and deeply human dialogue about love in all its forms.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 83

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