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412: #DragonsYall Recap Podcast S2 Ep 4 - "The Red Dragon and the Gold"
July 11, 2024 01:24 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBWelcome to our second season installment of the House of the Dragon #dragonsyall recap show. In this episode, we recap season 2 episode 4 of the series aptly titled "The Red Dragon and the Gold" We chat about the aftermath of the Battle of Rook's Rest, Aegon's terrible Valerian and Corlys being a babidaddy to Allyn and Addam of Hull! Thanks for live-tweeting and live-threading with us each week as we use the tag #dragonsyall Music by: Sammus Hosted by: Jamie Broadnax, Angelica Monk and...
411: Artist and Filmmaker Titus Kaphar of 'Exhibiting Forgiveness'
July 08, 2024 15:23 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome artist and filmmaker Titus Kaphar to talk about his new film Exhibiting Forgiveness. A Black artist finds his path to success derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they learn that forgetting might be harder than forgiving. The film stars Andre Holland, Andra Day and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
411: #DragonsYall Recap Podcast S2 Ep 3 - "The Burning Mill"
July 03, 2024 20:50 - 2 hours - 124 MBWelcome to our second season installment of the House of the Dragon #dragonsyall recap show. In this episode, we recap season 2 episode 1 of the series aptly titled "The Burning Mill" We chat about the aftermath of the death of the Cargyll twins, Baela and Moondancer in action and learning that the Targaryens have to stop naming all of their kids Aegon! Thanks for live-tweeting and live-threading with us each week as we use the tag #dragonsyall Music by: Sammus Hosted by: Jamie Broadna...
411: Actor Y'lan Noel
July 01, 2024 15:43 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Y'lan Noel to discuss his latest role in the Apple TV+ series Lady In The Lake and his new gig voicing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Noel continuously builds his body of work by bringing dynamic characters to life in an array of film and television roles. He just filmed a starring role in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Lady In The Lake, opposite Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram. He is best known as Daniel in the H...
410: #DragonsYall Recap Podcast S2 Ep 2 - "Rhaenyra The Cruel"
June 26, 2024 03:54 - 2 hours - 125 MBWelcome to our second season installment of the House of the Dragon #dragonsyall recap show. In this episode, we recap season 2 episode 1 of the series aptly titled "A Son For A Son" We chat about the aftermath of Jaeherys death, the brewing civil rivalry between the blacks and the greens and some new characters that have joined the cast! Thanks for live-tweeting and live-threading with us each week as we use the tag #dragonsyall Music by: Sammus Hosted by: Jamie Broadnax, Angelica Mon...
409: Actor Mamoudou Athie
June 24, 2024 15:22 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with actor Mamoudou Athie. He is currently starring in the film Kinds of Kindness is a fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returnedand seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader. Athie is best known for h...
408: #DragonsYall Recap Podcast S2 Ep 1 - "A Son For A Son"
June 19, 2024 15:41 - 2 hours - 111 MBWelcome to our second season installment of the House of the Dragon #dragonsyall recap show. In this episode, we recap season 2 episode 1 of the series aptly titled "A Son For A Son" The episode dives into the history of Cregan Stark and Winterfell, Alicent getting into some interesting shenanigans with Ser Criston Cole and the infamous tragedy of the Targaryen family at the hands of Blood and Cheese. Thanks for live-tweeting and live-threading with us each week as we use the tag #dragons...
407: Deondray and Quincy LeNear Gossfield of 'The Chi'
June 17, 2024 15:12 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we welcome multi-hyphenates Deondray and Quincy LeNear Gossfield. Dubbed the “Godfathers of LGBTQ+ TV”, Real-life married couple, Deondray & Quincy LeNear Gossfield are the creators, writers and directors of the iconic GLAAD award-winning anthology series, The DL Chronicles. Building on their brand and following their passion of telling Black, LGBTQ+ stories, they created and directed the Amazon Prime spinoff series, The Chadwick Journ...
406: Actor and Author Taraji P. Henson
June 10, 2024 13:15 - 15 minutes - 15 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor and author Taraji P. Henson. Taraji P. Henson is an Academy Award-nominated actor, producer, author, and mental health advocate with a globally celebrated career that extends beyond the screen. Most recently, her producorial efforts on the play, JAJA’s African Hair Braiding, earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Play. Henson quickly rose to fame after her breakout performance in the critically acclaimed film Hu...
405: Actor Kadeem Hardison
May 27, 2024 15:51 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Kadeem Hardison. Kadeem Hardison plays Professor Gardner, a college literature professor in the current Showtime series The Chi. Hardison became known for his role as the fast-talking, flip-sunglass-wearing, girl-watching "Dwayne Wayne" on NBC's hit show A Different World alongside Lisa Bonet, Jasmine Guy and Debbie Allen. This role made him an instant ‘90s icon and a memorable television figure, and he even directed s...
404: Marvel Executive Brad Winderbaum and X-Men '97 Episode 10 Recap
May 20, 2024 17:09 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we chat with Marvel executive Brad Winderbaum and we recap the season finale of X-Men '97. Segment 1: Brad Winderbaum is Executive Producer and Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation. During his tenure with Marvel, he spear-headed the Marvel One-shot program, serving as Executive Producer on several short films, including "Item 47," "Agent Carter," and "All Hail the King." He helped develop the studio's growing continuity e...
403: X-Men'97 Episode 9 Recap
May 13, 2024 15:46 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we recap episode 9 of the Disney+ series X-Men '97. We also welcome special guest actor and filmmaker Damien D. Smith. A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Host: Ryanne & Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax New episodes air weekly on Disney+
402: Birgundi Baker and Hannaha Hall of 'The Chi' & X-Men '97 Episode 8 Recap
May 06, 2024 16:04 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we have a 2-part episode! We welcome actors Birgundi Baker and Hannaha Hall of The Chi and we breakdown episode 8 of X-Men '97. Segment 1: Birgundi Baker hails from Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated from Howard University’s musical theater program and shortly after moved to Chicago to pursue her career in acting. Previously, she was seen in hit series such as Fox’s Empire, ABC’s Station 19, the CW DC series Black Lightning, and N...
401: Sara Cohen and Dora Kamau of Headspace XR & X-Men ‘97 Episode 7 Recap
April 29, 2024 16:46 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome the team behind Headspace XR, Sara Cohen, VP of Content Creation of Headspace and Dora Kamau, Headspace Meditation Teacher of Headspace and we have another X-Men '97 recap in store for you! Segment 1: Headspace XR is a first-of-its-kind immersive playground where users can move, play, meditate,or just explore and adventure with their friends. Developed by Headspace and Nexus Studios, the experience – which includes mood-boos...
400: Author and ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis & X-Men ‘97 Episode 6 Recap
April 22, 2024 16:18 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome New York Times best-selling author and Emmy-winning correspondent for ABC News, Linsey Davis. And in our second segment we provide a weekly recap of episode 6 of X-Men '97. Segment 1: Linsey Davis, brings us her latest children’s book, Girls of the World, a book that celebrates all that girls have and can accomplish, and calls all girls to be leaders for equality, fairness, and a safe world in which to live. Linsey Davis ...
399: X-Men ‘97 Supervising Producer/Director Jake Castorena and Directors Emi Yonemura & Chase Conley // Including an Episode 5 Recap
April 15, 2024 12:15 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome X-Men 97 Supervising Producer/Director Jake Castorena and Directors Emi Yonemura & Chase Conley. Emi directed episodes 103, 105, 107 and 109. Chase directed 102, 104 and 106. This first segment is hosted by Ryanne. In our second segment we recap episode 5of the Disney+ series X-Men '97 aptly titled "Remember It". A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged li...
398: X-Men'97 Episode 4 Recap
April 08, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we recap episode 4 of the Disney+ series X-Men '97. We also welcome special guest Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics. A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Host: Ryanne & Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax New episodes air weekly on Disney+
397: X-Men'97 Episode 3 Recap
April 01, 2024 13:24 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we recap episode 3 of the Disney+ series X-Men '97. A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Host: Ryanne & Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax New episodes air weekly on Disney+
396: A Discussion on the X-Men 97 Series
March 25, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat about the new X-Men '97 series currently streaming on Disney+ A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Host: Ryanne & Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax New episodes air weekly on Disney+
395: Actor Ernie Hudson of 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'
March 18, 2024 15:43 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Ernie Hudson to talk about his latest film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. He is known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise. Hudson has also acted in the films Leviathan, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, The Crow, Airheads, The Basketball Diaries, Congo, Miss Congeniality, and The Ron Clark Story. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
394: Best-Selling Author and TV Host Tamron Hall
March 11, 2024 11:49 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome TV host and author Tamron Hall. Watch Where They Hide is the second installment in her crime fiction series that follows character Jordan Manning who readers were first introduced to in her 2021 acclaimed debut “As the Wicked Watch,” which became an instant crime fanatic’s favorite and bestseller! With more than 20+ years of journalism experience, including six seasons as the host of Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall series o...
393: PODCAST: Blerd Out Loud Virtual Roundtable on the WcDonald’s Universe
March 04, 2024 15:32 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBWe’re excited to present a special episode of the BGN Podcast we put together just for you with our friends at McDonalds! Check out our conversation with Hilton George (founder of Blerdcon), Krystal Shanelle (Content Creator), and Marques Gartrell (Chief Creative Officer, Widen & Kennedy). Moderated by Black Girl Nerds founder Jamie Broadnax, this is an awesome conversation about Anime, Cosplay, WcDonald’s, and all things Blerd! This episode was sponsored by McDonald’s. Host: Jamie Music...
392: Director Alex Stapleton of 'God Save Texas: The Price of Oil'
February 26, 2024 15:24 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcoming Emmy-winning filmmaker Alex Stapleton to discuss her latest project God Save Texas: The Price of Oil premiering on HBO and MAX. The film chronicles how the divisive but vital energy industry impacts the lives of many Houston residents, specifically Black and disenfranchised communities, which includes Alex’s family, who arrived in Texas in the 1830s as slaves and have stayed in the state for nearly 200 years. The show p...
391: Jazmin Jones and Olivia McKayla Ross of Seeking Mavis Beacon
February 19, 2024 16:16 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome filmmakers and e-girl investigators Jazmin Jones and Olivia McKayla Ross of the new documentary Seeking Mavis Beacon. From feature debut filmmaker Jazmin Jones and their collaborator/associate producer Olivia McKayla Ross, Seeking Mavis Beacon follows the pair as they seek to untangle the mystery of the iconic Mavis Beacon, a predecessor to familiar AI figures such as Siri and Alexa and the face of popular 90s’ educational s...
390: BGN Podcast Extra - 'Madame Web' Show Featuring Director SJ Clarkson and Actor Celeste O' Connor
February 14, 2024 18:09 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week we are dropping a bonus episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast. Premiering in the theaters today is Sony Pictures film Madame Web. Featured on this episode is the film's director SJ Clarkson and actor Celeste O' Connor who plays Mattie Franklin. In the film Madame Web, Cassandra Webb is a New York City paramedic who starts to show signs of clairvoyance. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she must protect three young women from a mysterious adversary who wants them d...
389: Actor Jordan Calloway and Comedian Dulcé Sloan
February 12, 2024 17:07 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors and entertainers Jordan Calloway and Dulcé Sloan. Segment 1: Jordan Calloway started working at a young age and found early success on Unfabulous and two seasons of ER. More recently, Calloway starred in Black Lightning, Riverdale and Freakish. Additional TV credits include Beyond, House of Lies and Pure Genius on the Network. He is currently starring in the CBS series Fire Country. Host: Ryanne Segment 2: Comedian/...
388: Nico Parker, Laura Linney and Laura Chinn of 'Suncoast'
February 05, 2024 17:26 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome the cast and crew behind the Searchlight Pictures film Suncoast. Featured in this interview are actors Nico Parker, Laura Linney and director Laura Chinn. A teen living with her strong-willed mother must take her brother to a specialized facility. She strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist at protests surrounding a landmark medical case. Suncoast premieres on Hulu Feb 9th. Host: Jamie Music by: Samm...
387: The Movies We Loved and Hated at Sundance 2024
January 29, 2024 18:13 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we wrap up our coverage of Sundance 2024 by sharing some of the films we loved and hated at the festival. Special thanks to TT, Charles, Travis, Tim and Cortland for participating in this roundtable chat. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
386: Authors Shawnelle and Shawneé Gibbs
January 22, 2024 13:41 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome authors Shawnelle and Shawneé Gibbs. The Gibbs Sisters are accomplished comic book and animation writers. The two recently released their acclaimed new graphic novel, Ghost Roast. In Ghost Roast, when 15-year-old Chelsea Grant is grounded for her newfound rebellious teen lifestyle, her father’s biggest punishment is making her spend her summer working with his ghost removal agency, but Chelsea doesn't want to be any kind of...
386: Kali Reis of 'True Detective: Night Country'
January 15, 2024 14:20 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor and professional boxer Kali Reis. Kali Reis is an American professional boxer and actress, holding a world champion title in the female middleweight and female light welterweight classes. She is currently starring alongside Jodie Foster in the HBO series True Detective: Night Country. In the series, ;aw enforcement in the fictional mining town of Ennis, Alaska, who are brought together while investigating the men wh...
385: Actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
January 08, 2024 16:25 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Known for her work in several film and television productions, she has received several awards including nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is currently starring in the film Origin based on the best selling book called Caste. Origin is currently playing in selected theaters and expands in more theaters Jan 1...
384: Actor Erika Alexander
January 01, 2024 19:32 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor and entertainer Erika Alexander. Erika currently is starring in the film American Fiction due for wide release in theaters January 5th. She is currently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress. Erika is also a director, producer, activist, and entrepreneur. Her company, Color Farm Media, develops and produces scripted and non-scripted content for film, television, streaming, and podcast p...
383: 'Black Cake' Author Charmaine Wilkerson
December 18, 2023 16:27 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome NY Times Best-Selling Author Charmaine Wilkerson. Charmaine Wilkerson is a Caribbean-American writer currently based in Italy. Her debut novel Black Cake is a New York Times bestseller, a #ReadWithJenna book club pick, and the inspiration for the Hulu screen series of the same name. Charmaine is a former US news and communication professional whose award-winning short fiction has appeared in various anthologies and magazines...
382: Actor Lonnie Chavis and Comedian Dina Hashem
December 11, 2023 18:01 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Lonnie Chavis and comedian Dina Hashem. Segment 1: Award winning actor Lonnie Chavis, known for his role as young Randall Pearson on the hit TV show This Is Us, is set to star in the upcoming film How I Learned to Fly (coming to theaters Dec 1st) In this touching story, Lonnie portrays a teenage boy who is high functioning on the spectrum. The film explores themes of brotherhood, friendship, tragedy, and triumph, offer...
381: Director Lagueria Davis of 'Black Barbie: A Documentary'
December 04, 2023 17:46 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome filmmaker Lagueria Davis. Black Barbie celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it. Through these charismatic insiders’ stories, the documentary tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be in 1980, examining the importance of representation and how dolls can be crucial to the formation of identity and imagination. Host: Jamie Music by: Samm...
380: Iyanla Vanzant and Aml Ameen
November 27, 2023 22:57 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome Iyanla Vanzant and actor Aml Ameen. Segment 1: Iyanla Vanzant is best known as the host of the hit OWN series “Iyanla, Fix My Life,” which recently completed its 10th and final season. From welfare mother to New York Times best-selling author, from the Brooklyn projects to Emmy Award winner, from broken pieces to peace, Iyanla is one of the country’s most celebrated writers and public speakers, and she’s among the most influ...
379: Poet Maya Williams
November 20, 2023 18:04 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBMaya Williams is a religious Black multiracial nonbinary suicide survivor who is currently the seventh poet laureate of Portland, Maine. Maya's debut poetry collection, Judas & Suicide, was selected as a finalist for the New England Book Award in July 2023, and is available via Game Over Books. Eir second poetry collection, Refused a Second Date, is available via Harbor Editions this October. They have contributed essays to venues such as Black Girl Nerds, Stylist, The Daily Beast, LGBTQ Nat...
378: Twitch Streamers BigBossBoze and ChelseaBytes
November 13, 2023 16:34 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome Twitch streamers BigBossBoze and ChelseaBytes. Segment 1: Ericka "Boze" Bozeman is a Twitch streamer and former member of Smosh Games. She streams a wide variety of games under her Twitch channel BigBossBoze. She’s notably known for her true crime content which you can also see on her Twitch channel and YouTube. Host: Jamie Segment 2: ChelseaBytes is one of two Women' Guild Leaders and she is all about the tech on-stream. ...
377: TV Host Al Roker
November 06, 2023 15:52 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome TV host, weather man and executive producer Al Roker. Al Roker is a journalist, television personality, and author. He is the current weather anchor on NBC's Today and occasionally co-hosts 3rd Hour Today. His latest project is the film Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land. The documentary explores the complex history of the American Black farmer. As an underrepresented topic that continues to impact Black farmers today,...
376: Exec Producers Jim Cooper and Jeff Dixon of 'Curses!'
October 30, 2023 16:03 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome executive producers Jim Cooper and Jeff Dixon of the new Apple TV+ series Curses! In Curses!, when a generations-long family curse turns Alex Vanderhouven to stone, it’s up to his two kids, Pandora and Russ, and his wife Sky, to return artifacts stolen by their ancestors to their rightful homes to finally lift the curse for good. The series is created and executive produced by Jim Cooper (“DreamWorks Dragons”) and Jeff Dix...
375: Tatiana Obey, Author of 'Sistah Samurai'
October 23, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome author Tatiana Obey. Tatiana Obey writes badass characters slaying dragons. Her debut novel, Bones to the Wind, is a 2022 BBA Award Winner and a 2022 Indie Ink Award Finalist. She taught English in South Korea, studied abroad in Japan, and worked as a marketing specialist for a woman-owned law firm. The one thing she loves as much as writing is traveling the world. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
374: Beserat Debebe, Founder of Etan Comics
October 16, 2023 17:17 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with comic book creator Beserat Debebe. Beserat Debebe is the founder of Etan Comics and the writer/creator of HAWI, JEMBER, and ZUFAN. He was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. In 2018, his love for graphic novels and fantasy stories led him to establish Etan Co...
373: Discussing The 'Ahsoka' Season 1 Finale
October 09, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we discuss the season 1 finale of the Disney+ series Ahsoka. Specifically the discussion circulates around episodes 7 and 8 of the series. The show is about Ahsoka Tano, the former Jedi knight investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Building off her popularity in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), seeks to quell a threat that is attempting to revive the Empi...
372: The Animation Team Behind Disney's 'Wish'
October 02, 2023 16:09 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome the animation team behind the upcoming Disney adventure Wish. Segment 1: Jennifer Lee (Exec Producer), is the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) and is the writer/director of Frozen and Frozen 2 the latter of which continues to be the highest-grossing animated feature ever released. Segment 2: Chris Buck (Director), previously directed Frozen 2 and the Oscar® winning Frozen, along with fellow d...
371: PODCAST: A Discussion on the Disney+ Series 'Ashoka'
September 25, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat about the Disney+ series Ahsoka. The series is about Ahsoka Tano, the former Jedi knight investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Building off her popularity in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), seeks to quell a threat that is attempting to revive the Empire. Featuring a majority female-led cast, the series centers around three women with a shared hi...
370: Comedian and Author Aida Rodriguez
September 18, 2023 15:21 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome comedian and author Aida Rodriguez. Aida Rodriguez is a favorite of critics and fans alike. Aida's comedy special Fighting Words is currently streaming on Max. The special concludes with a travel documentary of Aida’s trips to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic celebrating her vibrant heritage and reuniting with her estranged father. She also has a new book called Legitimate Kid, a personal memoir of her childhood. Ho...
369: Fashion Trailblazer Bethann Hardison and Filmmaker Nailah Jefferson
September 11, 2023 14:13 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome former model and and activist Bethann Hardison and filmmaker Nailah Jefferson. Segment 1: Invisible Beauty shines a spotlight on the singular and unapologetic Hardison, one of the fashion industry’s most influential icons who, as a pioneering Black model, modeling agent and entrepreneur, has pushed the boundaries of fashion culture and has been at the forefront of progress throughout her career. In her lifetime, Hardison has...
368: Birgundi Baker and Hannaha Hall of 'The Chi'
September 04, 2023 15:08 - 26 minutes - 25 MB*This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike* In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Birgundi Baker and Hannaha Hall of Showtime's The Chi. The Chi follows life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago where daily danger, and the smallest and simplest of decisions can have life or death consequences for the residents. Birgundi Baker hails from Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated from Howard University’s musical theater program and s...
367: Truth Teller Productions and Georgianna McKenny, winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge
August 28, 2023 15:59 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome multi-hyphenate artists Robyn Hood and Heir Jordan of Truth Teller Productions and NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge winner Georgianna McKenny. Segment 1: Miriam A. Hyman aka Robyn Hood (Philly native) is a classically trained actress and a Hip Hop Recording Artist. TV: Currently: Miriam has reprised her guest starring role as Dre for season 6 of The Chi. Up next, Hyman will play US Attorney Stacy Marks on season 2 of Power Bo...
366: Producer Yolanda T. Cochran and Lizzy Mathis of 'Honest Renovations'
August 21, 2023 16:39 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome film and TV producer Yolanda T. Cochran and DIY star of Honest Renovations Lizzy Mathis. Segment 1: Yolanda T. Cochran is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (serving on the Executive Branch Executive Committee), Television Academy of Arts & Sciences and also the Board of Directors of the Producers Guild of America (PGA). Her 25+ years of experience in film and television includes work as an independent...