Do The Work
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 195 ratings“Do the Work” is a podcast hosted by Brandon Kyle Goodman, about race and our personal relationships. Each episode is an intimate conversation between two people who know each other well — family, old friends, lovers or colleagues. We bring them together so they can finally have a real conversation about race, and we can all learn how to be anti-racist in our daily lives. We all have bias; let’s talk about it!
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Episodes
Beyond Conversations: Draptomaniax Takes Action in Unshackling History
July 11, 2023 19:30 - 2 minutesFrom Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious and more accurate version of Black history that was conveniently whitewashed from your social studies book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pride and the Police: Moomtaz and Alexx
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutesMoomtaz and Alexx are good friends, and they're both queer people of color who thought they'd found a welcoming LGBTQIA community. But when the white board president of the local Pride organization decides the police should be celebrated in the city's 20th anniversary Pride festivities, Moomtaz and Alexx are devastated. And when Moomtaz decides to speak out, they discover that solidarity, even within marginalized communities, too often still fails to cross racial lines. This episode is spons...
Indigenous Visibility: Sherenté Mishitashin Harris
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutesSherenté Mishitashin Harris is an Indigenous TwoSpirit activist and champion powwow dancer of the Narragansett Tribe. In this special episode, Sherenté shares her story of coming out as TwoSpirit and sheds light on the terrible hate crimes committed against Indigenous people, including her own family members. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. This episode is sponsored by...
It’s Not a ‘War Zone’: Damali & Rechelle
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutesDamali and Rechelle are best friends, and they’re both entrepreneurs thriving in New York City. But when Rechelle, a Filipina American, said the Black Lives Matter protests had turned the city into a “war zone,” Damali, who’s Black, was shocked and hurt. As women of color, Damali had always thought they shared similar struggles, but now she wonders if Rechelle is still on her side. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/W...
Don't Call the Cops: Walter & Pam
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutesWalter and Pam went from an untraditional first encounter, to a whirlwind, long-distance romance, and then, finally, marriage. But one night during their courtship, Pam, who's white, unknowingly made a decision that could have threatened Walter’s life as a Black man. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. This episode is sponsored by HBO. Check out the new series "The Undoing...
Family Secrets: Melissa & Paula
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutesMelissa was raised to celebrate the Italian side of her family as proudly and loudly as possible. That was until one day, she discovered a family secret — a secret that rocked her relationship with her mom, Paula, and changed Melissa’s entire life. This episode is sponsored by HBO. Check out the new series "The Undoing" on HBO Max. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. Want...
Don’t Call Me An Oreo: Tomi & Alex
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutesTomi is a Black woman, and she and Alex have been friends for years. But there's one painful moment from when they were teenagers that still upsets Tomi to this day: when Alex, who's white, called Tomi an "Oreo." At the time, Tomi just let it go, but now she's speaking up. This episode is sponsored by Ritual. You deserve to know what’s in your multivitamin. That’s why Ritual is offering our listeners 10 percent off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/DOTHEWORK to start your Ritual t...
Meet the (White) Parents: Erik & Daniella
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutesErik and Daniella are an interracial couple in their mid-30s, making plans to start a family. Erik is half Japanese and half white, and he puts up with the occasional uncomfortable comment about his Asian heritage from his white mother-in-law. But when Dani’s mom makes one offensive comment in particular, Erik decides that for the sake of their future child, it’s time for him and Dani to speak up. This episode is sponsored by the online therapy company Talkspace. Visit Talkspace.com and use ...
The Only One in the Room: Lakshmi & Stephanie
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutesLakshmi and Stephanie are in a book club together, and Lakshmi wants the group to read “Good Talk” by Mira Jacob. It’s a book that mirrors Lakshmi’s own experiences as a South Asian woman. But as the only person of color in the group, she’s concerned that the white women in the club won’t be able to relate….and the conversation may even get combative. If it does, can Lakshmi count on Stephanie to be her ally? This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth to...
Silence Is a Statement: Marquia & Elodie
October 15, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutesMarquia took a risk with her friendship with Elodie. Everything seemed to be going great, but then a pivotal moment in the Black Lives Matter movement rocked their relationship — and Marquia wondered if their connection was worth saving. This episode is sponsored by Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, and go to GetQuip.com/Work right now to get your first refill FREE. Want to have your own story featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. Check o...
White Privilege on Facebook: Lori & Jason
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutesJason didn’t understand his white privilege, so he turned to Facebook for answers. He tagged several of his friends who are people of color...including Lori, who’s Black. They’ve never talked about this moment…until now. For more on Lori and Jason's story, and links to allyship and anti-racism resources, visit DoTheWorkPod.com. This episode is sponsored by Talkspace. As a listener of this podcast, you get $100 off your first month on Talkspace. To match with your perfect therapist, go to Ta...
Introducing: “Do the Work”
September 24, 2020 09:05 - 2 minutesA new podcast hosted by actor, writer and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman. Through real and intimate conversations, we untangle the uncomfortable, offensive, and sometimes downright racist moments that happen in our personal relationships, so we can all learn how to be better allies in our own lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices