UNGENTRIFIED with Kent Johnson
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsUNGENTRIFIED takes a pure, unfiltered view on pop culture, music, tv & film, politics, current events, and topics central to the worldwide Black community. A safe audio space for celebrating Black culture in its purest form.
Hosted by Kent Johnson.
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 10 Recap
July 02, 2020 20:44 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 10 RECAP: LOWKEY LOST On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the tenth and final episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Lost," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on the season finale, our overall thoughts for the season and predictions for season 5. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 9 Recap
June 10, 2020 14:18 - 1 hour - 56 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 9 RECAP: LOWKEY TRYING On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the ninth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Trying," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season finale! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 8 Recap
June 03, 2020 17:04 - 58 minutes - 54 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 8 RECAP: LOWKEY HAPPY On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the eighth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Happy," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 7 Recap
May 26, 2020 15:42 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 7 RECAP: LOWKEY TRIPPIN' On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the seventh episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Trippin'," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 6 Recap
May 19, 2020 21:11 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 6 RECAP: LOWKEY DONE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the sixth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Done," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 5 Recap
May 13, 2020 12:17 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 5 RECAP: LOWKEY MOVIN' ON On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fifth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Movin' On," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 4 Recap
May 05, 2020 15:42 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 4 RECAP: LOWKEY LOSIN' IT On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fourth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Losin' It," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 3 Recap
April 28, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 3 RECAP: LOWKEY THANKFUL On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the third episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Thankful," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 2 Recap
April 21, 2020 14:05 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 2 RECAP: LOWKEY DISTANT On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the second episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Distant," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 1 Recap
April 14, 2020 16:42 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBINSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 1 RECAP: LOWKEY FEELIN' MYSELF On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the first episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Feelin' Myself," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the new season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
037: Stressaholics Anonymous with Vaughn N. Gay
August 14, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBAre you stressed out? Of course you’re stressed out. We’re ALL stressed out. But, did you ever consider for a moment that you may actually be addicted to stress? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Vaughn N. Gay, LPC of Holistic Atlanta (), a Master Addiction Counselor who helped break down our addictions to stress. We discuss how stress tricks our brains into thinking it’s actually pleasurable, his personal experience with stress addiction, the fear of being happy, and how to bre...
036: A Toast with Donae Burston of La Fête du Rosé
July 25, 2019 08:30 - 48 minutes - 46.1 MBWhat Hot Boy/Girl Summer would be complete without a sip of rosé? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Donae Burston (), CEO of La Fête du Rosé (), and we discuss what got him into the wine industry, whether being labeled a “Black owned business” can negatively impact opportunity, and what fast food item pairs well with rosé. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Donae Burston, CEO of La Fête du Rosé ( / ) Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Black Coffee...
035: The F.I.R.E. This Time with Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR
June 13, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 45 MBWhat would you give up if it meant that you could retire now? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR (), financial power couple featured on CBS This Morning, the NY Times, and Essence Magazine to talk about F.I.R.E., the aggressive financial lifestyle many are turning to so that they can retire early and live their best lives. We discuss the basics of F.I.R.E., the Black community’s relationship with money & finances, some of the things th...
The U.A.E. Phony (Bonus Mini-Episode)
May 09, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 18.5 MBThis podcast episode is a something I originally recorded in 2017 for the third season of the podcast “You Had Me at Black.” The story didn’t make that season, but Martina Abrahams Ilunga, creator of “You Had Me at Black” graciously gave me the files from our recording session, and I’ve taken the story I shared about my first trip to Dubai and created a mini bonus episode for you. After listening to this episode, definitely check out , where they’re reclaiming the Black narrative by passing r...
034: Behind the Music with Michael "Mr. ColliPark" Crooms
April 25, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this episode, I am joined by Michael “Mr. ColliPark” Crooms (), super producer and DJ, and we sat down to chop it up about his career in music and the impact he’s had on the industry. We talk about the origins of “twerk,” how his first hit, the Ying Yang Twins’ “Wait (The Whisper Song),” almost didn’t happen, discovering Soulja Boy, and how he feels about being responsible for a song played at every Black function, “The Wobble.” Guest: Michael “Mr. ColliPark” Crooms () Website: Resource...
Put Me On with DJ B-Hen (Bonus Mini-Episode)
April 23, 2019 20:39 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this bonus mini-cast of UNGENTRIFIED, DJ B-Hen () and I sit down and try to put each other on to some new music. Check out our picks and let us know who had the best trio of choices. Kent’s Picks: Batuk - Just To Touch Avelino - 1 in a Million Da Capo - Thando Lwami feat. Miss Dippy DJ B-Hen’s Picks: Burna Boy - PH City Vibration Robert Glasper feat. Alex Isley - No One Like You (KAYTRANADA Remix) Tropkillaz - Disbroqueia a Tela Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @ken...
033: B.M.F. (Black Man Freedom) with Jason Rosario
April 11, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat happens to Black Boy Joy when that boy becomes a man? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jason Rosario (), creator of the digital platform The Lives of Men, and host of the new Yahoo show, Dear Men, and we try to find the answer to that question by breaking down what factors give Black men a chance to be their authentic selves. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Jason Rosario () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Chef’s Table on Netflix Osva...
Jordan Peele's "Us" - An UNGENTRIFIED Review
March 25, 2019 11:14 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBOn a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I review Jordan Peele’s second horror film, “Us,” with my best friend, Bianca. We work our way through the movie and discuss our pre-viewing theories, our spoiler-filled opinions on the film as a whole, Lupita’s performance, the symbolism throughout the movie, and the ending. NOTE: This recap is not for people who have yet to view the film. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your ques...
032: Black Cotton with Julius Tillery
March 21, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Julius Tillery (), one of the youngest Black farmers in the country and owner of Black Cotton, a cotton farm based in North Carolina . We talk about what Black farmers go through within the industry, our community’s history with cotton farming, and whether or not “Queen Sugar” gets it right about the lives of Black farmers. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Julius Tillery () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Snoh A...
031: You Live Where? with Vaughn Dabney
February 28, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Vaughn Dabney (), founder of Empty Box Media and man on a mission to build his own tiny home within a truck. We talk about who inspired him to make a home out of a delivery truck, the one thing he didn’t consider about not living in a traditional home, what dating looks like to tiny home owners, and where the resources are for Black people looking to live the tiny home life. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Vaughn Dabney () Website: /...
030: DNA with Rondel Holder
February 14, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 52.2 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Rondel Holder (), founder of Soul Society 101 and documentarian to chat about the pilgrimage he took to Africa after receiving the results of a DNA test he took. We discuss his experience going to Benin & Togo after learning his DNA results, why the Black community is hesitant about DNA testing companies, his perspective on Black people traveling back to Africa, and whether or not the trip “home” has changed him. Listen and give us your opinion...
029: Ndaba with Bheki Dube of Curiocity Hostels and Fhatuwani Mukheli & Vuyo Mpantsha of I See A Different You
January 24, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.8 MBNdaba: a Zulu word, meaning “a meeting of the minds to discuss a very important topic.” On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Bheki Dube (), owner of Curiocity, a network of hostels in South Africa and Vuyo Mpantsha & Fhatuwani Mukheli of I See A Different You (), a marketing & design firm dedicated to sharing uniquely South African stories to chat about exposing the world to Johannesburg’s buzzing creative scene. We discuss how media often negatively influences the world’s view...
028: The First with Kellita Smith
December 13, 2018 08:30 - 43 minutes - 41.6 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Kellita Smith (), Peabody Award winning actress for her role on the Emmy award winning Bernie Mac show, and current lead actress on SyFy’s Z Nation to chat about being the first Black lead actor in a series on the network. We discuss how Hollywood still has quite a way to go for Black women, what it’s like transitioning from comedic roles to science fiction, when she found out she was the first Black actor (male or female) in a lead role on th...
027: Double Tap with Chris Classic
December 06, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Chris Classic (), the American Music Award winner, creator of the fragrance Savoir Faire and social media maven to chat about the ups and downs of being a social media “influencer” for the Black community. We discuss how the Black community creates & consumes media, his perspective on social media as an individual with a massive following, and the moment when people share a little too much online. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Chris C...
026: Black to Nature with Jason Swann
November 15, 2018 13:01 - 50 minutes - 47.4 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jason Swann (), founder of Rising Routes to talk about the Black community’s relationship with hiking and nature based activities. We discuss why nature based activities are automatically labeled as “white people stuff,” how Black women lead the charge of connecting with nature, and the unforgettable experience that pushed him to create his company. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Jason Swann () Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in P...
025: 33 and 90s R&B with Dr. Fredara Hadley
November 08, 2018 09:00 - 56 minutes - 53 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Fredara Hadley (), Doctor of Ethnomusicology, and noted professor of Black music to talk about the theory that we all stop checking for new music at the age of 33 and the impact of 90s R&B on Black culture. We discuss research done by Spotify on the listening habits of adults, why our teenage years build our love for music, how 90s R&B fits into the lives of Black 30-somethings, and why our demographic was never supposed to two step to Lil Uzi V...
024: The One Percent with Jerris Madison
October 18, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 54.3 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jerris Madison (@jerrismogul), photographer, creative director, and Editor in Chief of Obvious Magazine to chat about his life-changing experience of becoming one of the least represented types of amputees. We discuss his discovery that he was living with the incredibly rare cancer Chondrosarcoma, the problem with medical misdiagnosis for Black patients, what he did when he first learned he’d have to receive an amputation, and where he’s at 4 ye...
023: Say My Name with Tanisha Colon-Bibb
October 10, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Tanisha Colon-Bibb (), the entrepreneur who recently wrote an article about why she changed her name to something “less black” to avoid racism & discrimination in the workplace and get ahead in business, and her journey back to using her original name. We discuss the response she got from her article, Black-on-Black name discrimination, the history of “ghetto” names in the Black community, and whether or not Oprah’s resume would get tossed in th...
022: Hairline Fracture with Wade Menendez
October 04, 2018 07:30 - 45 minutes - 43.1 MBEpisode 022: HAIRLINE FRACTURE On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Wade Menendez (), business owner, philanthropist, celebrity barber and one of the first to offer custom hair units for men, also known as the “man-weave.” We discuss the fear of losing your hairline, what goes into getting a “man-weave,” and which celebrity he’d design a custom hair unit for. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Wade Menendez () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: You...
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 8 Recap
October 01, 2018 22:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBINSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 8 RECAP: GHOST-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the eighth episode (and season finale) of Insecure’s Season 3, “Ghost-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode, the entire third season and our predictions for the next season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()
021: Dancing On My Own with Anthony Burrell
September 27, 2018 07:30 - 51 minutes - 48.8 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Anthony Burrell (), the world renowned choreographer, creative director, and actor to chat about his career in the dance industry. We discuss his journey from South Philly to Alvin Ailey, racism in the dance industry, his experience working for Beyoncé & Mariah Carey, and why he chose Atlanta to open up his new dance studio. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Anthony Burrell () Website: // Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcas...
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 7 Recap
September 24, 2018 19:11 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBINSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 7 RECAP: OBSESSED-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the seventh episode of Insecure’s Season 3, “Obsessed-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season finale! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your ...
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 6 Recap
September 17, 2018 19:34 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBINSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 6 RECAP: READY-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the sixth episode of Insecure’s Season 3, “Ready-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us you...
020: Little Black Book with Dhonielle Clayton
September 13, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Dhonielle Clayton (), author of The Belles and the Tiny Pretty Things series and noted voice in Young Adult lit to chat about navigating the book industry as a black woman. We discuss why publishers are clamoring for black stories yet refusing to hire black authors to create them, literary code-switching, and her role in making sure all authors portray black life realistically in books. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Dhonielle Clayton (...
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 5 Recap
September 10, 2018 20:29 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBINSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 5 RECAP: HIGH-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fifth episode of Insecure’s Season 3, “High-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your ...
019: Too Much S(e)oul with Cindy Wilson
September 05, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes - 48.4 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Cindy Wilson (), author of the autobiography “Too Much Soul” to chat about her experience as a Korean child adopted by a Black family and living in the dirty South. We discuss her book, growing up in an all Black family, going to an HBCU, who defines culture, and her feelings on Rachel Dolezal. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Cindy Wilson () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: You can find out more about Too Mu...
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 4 Recap
September 03, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutes - 29.1 MBINSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 4 RECAP: FRESH-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fourth episode of Insecure’s Season 3, “Fresh-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us ...
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 3 Recap
August 27, 2018 21:47 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBINSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 3 RECAP: BACKWARDS-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the third episode of Insecure’s Season 3, "Backwards-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email ...
018: James and the Giant Critique with James Bland
August 22, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by James Bland (), the Emmy nominated actor, creator, showrunner and star of the hit digital drama series to chat about Black art and our community’s duty to support. We discuss whether or not we have to unabashedly support Black media, if he feels his projects are supported by the community, and what the future holds for Black creativity. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: James Bland () Website: // Resources/People/Articles Mentioned...
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 2 Recap
August 20, 2018 19:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBINSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 2 RECAP: FAMILIAR-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the second episode of Insecure’s Season 3, "Familiar-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email ...
017: A Different Song with RĀI
August 15, 2018 08:30 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by RĀI (pronounced ‘ray,’ ), recording artist and the vocal force behind the #1 Soul album, Love’s On The Way. We discuss the ups and downs of going the independent route, releasing music (and making money) in a stream-centric industry, what it takes to make a #1 album as an independent artist, and preview some of the tracks from the album. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: RĀI () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: ...
UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 1 Recap
August 13, 2018 13:56 - 37 minutes - 35.5 MBINSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 RECAP: BETTER-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the first episode of Insecure’s Season 3, "Better-Like" with my best friend. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at...
016: What Wine Goes With Leaving the Country? with Tanisha Townsend
August 01, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Tanisha Townsend (), certified wine expert and the creator of Girl Meets Glass to chat about her experience with moving from the States to Paris, and all things wine. We discuss what made her decide to leave her job in DC and move to Paris, her journey to becoming a certified wine specialist, and some key tips for how to discover new wines. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Tanisha Townsend () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentio...
015: Black Paris with Jacqueline Ngo Mpii
July 25, 2018 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jacqueline Ngo Mpii (), author, expert resource of all things Black & French and the creator of Little Africa to chat about the black experience in Paris. We discuss why she created her company, her experiences growing up Cameroonian in Paris, and why we’re all ambassadors for the black community. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Jacqueline Ngo Mpii () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Learn more about Jacqueline'...
014: Gone Somewhere with Nate Fluellen
July 11, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Nate Fluellen, () to chat about his journey to having his own travel television show, and being one of the few black men to do it. We discuss how he got started, why he chose Africa as the focus of his tv show, and the reason his mom is his favorite travel partner. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Nate Fluellen () Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Watch Nate's Show, World Wide Nate streaming now on UMC: Follow the c...
013: Call The Police, It's Juneteenth! with Walt Brown
June 18, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Walt Brown (), author, creator, and supporter of all things black to chat about the importance of Juneteenth and why we need to stop inviting everybody to the “cookout.” We discuss the history of Juneteenth, why it’s important that we as a community recognize the holiday, why the black community is hesitant to turn Juneteenth into the turnup it should be, black people wanting to invite every ally to the proverbial “cookout” and who in the black ...
012: The Story of Marcus Graham with Kay-B
June 13, 2018 07:39 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by journalist, pop culture connoisseur and entertainment critic Kay-B (), to talk about one of the greatest films of all time, Eddie Murphy’s Boomerang. We take a trip back to 1992 to dig into why the film was called deemed a failure when it came out, discuss why white critics felt a story about black successful people in New York was “unreal,” whether the movie deserves the “classic” title the black community gives it, the groundbreaking soundtrac...
011: Always On Beat with DJ B-Hen
May 30, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by DJ B-Hen, () to chat about his journey to becoming the champion of new sound and one of the most sought after DJs in the game. We discuss how he got into DJing, why he doesn’t want to be known as a “celebrity DJ,” black people capitalizing on their own creativity and whether not he’ll keep playing Kanye in his sets. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: DJ B-Hen () Website: Resources/People/Articles/Media Mentioned in Podcast: Media Giants:...
010: Afrosexology with Dalychia Saah & Rafaella Fiallo of Afrosexology
May 23, 2018 08:15 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Dalychia Saah & Rafaella Fiallo of Afrosexology () to chat about maintaining your sexual health in the currently stressful climate for the black community. We discuss how history plays a role in our community’s approach to sex, why reclaiming your personal sexual agency is needed, and whether masturbation is affirmation. Listen and give us your opinion! Guests: Dalychia Saah & Rafaella Fiallo of Afrosexology () Website: Follow the conversat...
009: Crossing Africa with Mario Rigby
May 17, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 46.1 MBOn this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Mario Rigby (@mariorigby), who took a two year trek by foot & kayak through Africa. We discuss what it takes to plan such a journey, the time when Mario was jailed in Malawi for three days, and the importance of a black person completing this outstanding trek. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Mario Rigby Website: mariorigby.com Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / #ungentrifiedpod Website: Email us your comments/questions...