368: Birgundi Baker and Hannaha Hall of 'The Chi'
*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 ...
27m Sep 04, 2023
27m
367: Truth Teller Productions and Georgianna McKenny, winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge
In 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 Dr...
59m Aug 28, 2023
59m
366: Producer Yolanda T. Cochran and Lizzy Mathis of 'Honest Renovations'
In 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 o...
1hr 20m Aug 21, 2023
1hr 20m
365: TV Showrunner Reggie Rock Bythewood and Comedian Sasheer Zamata
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast we welcome TV showrunner  Reggie Rock Bythewood and comedian Sasheer Zamata. Segment 1: Multihyphenate Reggie Rock Bythewood is creator and showrunner of the Apple TV+ series Swagger, from Imagine Television Studios, Boardroom, CBS Studios and Undisputed Cinema. The series is inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s youth basketball experi...
58m Aug 14, 2023
58m
364: Actors and Podcasters Michelle Buteau and Alesha Reneé
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we chat with actors and podcasters Michelle Buteau and Alesha Reneé. Segment 1: Michelle Buteau (https://blackgirlnerds.com/a-dive-into-actor-michelle-buteaus-new-memoir-survival-of-the-thickest/) is an award winning actress, comedian, creator and writer. Buteau most recently starred in the Netflix series Survival Of The Thickest, which s...
47m Aug 07, 2023
47m
363: Jason Weaver and Carolyn Michelle Smith of 'The Chi'
*This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike* In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Jason Weaver and Carolyn Michelle Smith of the Showtime hit series The Chi. Jason Weaver (Shaad) has appeared in such film and television projects as Boomerang, Black-ish, Let’s Stay Together, The Ladykillers, Drumline and Thea as well as a young Michael Jackson ...
49m Jul 31, 2023
49m
362: Celia Rose Gooding of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Celia Rose Gooding, star of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Celia Rose Gooding made their Broadway debut and rose to prominence for the role of Mary Frances "Frankie" Healy in the rock musical Jagged Little Pill for which they won a 2021 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and were nominated for a 2020 Tony Award ...
28m Jul 24, 2023
28m
361: PlayStation Veteran and Comic Creator John Garvin of 'Trace War'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome former PlayStation creative veteran and the driving force behind the company Liithos to talk about his comic book series Trace War. With over 25 years of experience. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in helping develop some of Sony's most popular and successful gaming franchises, including Syphon Filter, Resistance, U...
39m Jul 17, 2023
39m
360: Actor Shinelle Azoroh of 'Swagger'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Shinelle Azoroh. Shinelle can next be seen in the feature film, Bruiser, as the female lead opposite Trevante Rhodes and Shamier Anderson. Prior to premiering at TIFF, the film was picked up by Disney’s Onyx Collective and will premiere on Hulu in 2023. She received great reviews for her lead role in Apple TV’s Swagger, w...
27m Jul 10, 2023
27m
359: Mike Colter and Antonio Fargas of 'Murder City'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Mike Colter and Antonio Fargas to discuss their latest film Murder City. The film follows Neil (Mike Colter), a cop and dedicated family man with a glimmer of warmth behind his otherwise coarse husk. Financially down on his luck, Neil decides to take a job selling a load of dope with his deadbeat father, Graham (Antonio ...
18m Jul 03, 2023
18m
358: Actor Teyonah Parris and Author Blair L.M. Kelley
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor  Teyonah Parris and author Blair L.M. Kelley. Segment 1: Actor Teyonah Parris is best known for portraying Monica Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Disney+ series WandaVision. She will appear in the upcoming film The Marvels reprising the role of Monica and she can currently be seen in the Netflix film The...
43m Jun 26, 2023
43m
357: Filmmakers Kelley Kali and Numa Perrier
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome directors Kelley Kali and Numa Perrier. Segment 1: Kelley Kali has a new film called Jagged Mind which made its premiere this past week at the 27th Annual American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach. The psychological thriller is currently streaming on Hulu. Host: Jamie Segment 2: Numa Perrier is the director of the Netflix f...
51m Jun 19, 2023
51m
356: Musician UNIIQU3 and Jordyn Curet of 'Star Wars: Visions'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we bring you Jersey Club Queen UNIIQU3 (Cherise Gary) and actor Jordyn Curet of Star Wars: Visions. Segment 1: UNIIQU3 is probably best known for her song with TT the Artist "Off The Chain," which was sampled by Chloe Bailey and Murda Beatz for her debut solo single "Have Mercy." In addition to being one of the progenitors of Jersey Club,...
45m Jun 12, 2023
45m
355: Actor Rome Flynn
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Rome Flynn. He stars in the series With Love currently streaming on Prime Video. With Love is a romantic dramedy centered on siblings Lily and Jorge Diaz as they navigate big life changes and rely on their equally big family to get them through. Flynn appeared in the second season of Netflix’s superhero drama, Raising Dio...
17m Jun 05, 2023
17m
354: Keith L. Underwood Creator of 'Califia and the Timeless Sentries'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome multi-hyphenate Keith L. Underwood, creator of the comic series 'Califia and the Timeless Sentries'. Keith L. Underwood is an independent public relations expert with over twenty years in the communications industry. He is an international advertising and marketing strategist, content creator, media writer, brand manager, print...
31m May 29, 2023
31m
353: Actor Crystal Renee’ Hayslett and TV Showrunner Tze Chun
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we welcome actor Crystal Renee’ Hayslett of BET's Sistas and TV showrunner Tze Chun of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai. Segment 1: Crystal Renee’ Hayslett is an actor and featured in Will Packer Productions and Universal Pictures feature film Praise This, released on Peacock on April 7.  Crystal also stars as ‘Fatima’ in Tyler Perry’s Sist...
49m May 22, 2023
49m
352: The Team Behind Disney and Pixar's 'Elemental'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we drop a bonus episode to feature the animation team behind the upcoming film Elemental from Disney and Pixar Studios. Featured in the interviews are director Peter Sohn, producer Denise Ream as well as directing animators Gwendolyn Enderoğlu and Allison Rutland. Director Peter Sohn joined Pixar Animation Studios in September 2000 and has...
21m May 16, 2023
21m
351: 'Fast X' Actor Sung Kang and Director Stacey Lee & Exec Producer Sarah Amos of FX's 'The Secrets of Hillsong'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we interview actor Sung Kang of Fast X and the team behind FX's The Secrets of Hillsong Stacey Lee and Sarah Amos. Segment 1: Sung Kang is an American-born Korean actor, most recognizable for his recurring role in the multi-billion dollar Fast and Furious franchise for Universal Pictures. Sung will next reprise the role of Han Lue in Fast ...
1hr 3m May 15, 2023
1hr 3m
350: Actors Katy O'Brian and Jay Lycurgo
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we interview actors Katy O'Brian and Jay Lycurgo. Segment 1: Katy O'Brian is an actor, writer and martial artist. She is best known for her roles as Jentorra in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, George in Syfy's zombie show Z Nation, Major Sarah Grey in The CW's superhero series Black Lightning and Kimball in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L....
29m May 08, 2023
29m
349: Javicia Leslie of 'Double Life' and Tunji Kasim of 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview actors Javicia Leslie and Tunji Kasim. Segment 1: Javicia Leslie is an actress, visionary and philanthropist committed to making her mark on the world. She is best known for her reign over Gotham City as Ryan Wilder in D.C.'s “Batwoman”. Her casting made global history as the first bisexual Black actress to portray Batwoman. ...
37m May 01, 2023
37m
348: Author and Digital Nomad Noami Grevemberg
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome avid outdoorist, digital nomad, and author Noami Grevemberg to discuss her new book 'Living The Vanlife'. Living on the road in her classic Volkswagen Vanagon since 2016, she’s the founder of the Diversify Vanlife community organization and author of the upcoming book, 'Living the Vanlife' which will be out on July 4th, 2023, a...
29m Apr 24, 2023
29m
347: A Discussion of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we celebrate the opening of the new Searchlight Pictures film 'Chevalier' coming to theaters April 21st. In this discussion, we talk about the life of Joseph Bologne and give our critiques about the upcoming film. Chevalier is directed by Stephen Williams and stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Chevalier, Samara Weaving as Marie-Josephine and Luc...
38m Apr 17, 2023
38m
346: Understanding AI and Data Science with Dr. Sam Martin and Malik Afegbua
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we welcome AI specialists Dr. Sam Martin and Malik Afegbua. Segment 1: Dr Sam Martin is a Digital Sociologist and Data Scientist, who has been drawing and creating for most of her life. Although she studied Law at Oxford and have a PhD in Digital Health, the one consistent pull throughout has been digital art and all things creative, from ...
1hr 3m Apr 10, 2023
1hr 3m
345: Showing Up w/ Michelle Williams, Hong Chau and Director Kelly Reichardt
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview actors Michelle Williams, Hong Chau and director Kelly Reichardt of the upcoming film 'Showing Up'. A sculptor preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends, in Kelly Reichardt’s vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art & craft. Host: Jeandra Edited by: Jamie B...
24m Apr 03, 2023
24m
344: Love Barnett, Co-founder of Martian Blueberry
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview animator and producer Love Barnett. Love Barnett, is one-half of the multimedia production company Martian Blueberry, which is currently producing animation for Meg Thee Stallion, The Major League Baseball organization. Love is the co-founder, along with co-founder and legendary animation producer Carl Jones  (known for The B...
42m Mar 27, 2023
42m
343: STEM Chat with Dr. Tina Lasisi and Dr. Kareem Edouard
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we highlight the intersection of STEM and entertainment with guests Dr. Tina Lasisi and Dr. Kareem Edouard. Segment 1: Dr. Tina Lasisi is a science communicator, content creator, and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southern California. As a biological anthropologist, Dr. Lasisi explores hair shape and skin pigmentation, provi...
52m Mar 20, 2023
52m
342: Bomani J. Story and Laya DeLeon Hayes of 'The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster' and Actor Kyla Frye
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we celebrate the SXSW Film and TV Festival currently underway with guests Bomani J. Story and Laya DeLeon Hayes and Kyla Frye discusses her latest project 'Payday'! Segment 1: Vicaria is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal and sudden murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous jou...
42m Mar 13, 2023
42m
341: Actor Javicia Leslie of 'Batwoman' and 'The Flash'
In this week's BGN Podcast Extra, ahead of tonight's episode, we interview actor Javicia Leslie.  Javicia will appear as Batwoman in the CW series 'The Flash' airing at 8/7c. Javicia Leslie is an actress, visionary and philanthropist committed to making her mark on the world. She is best known for her reign over Gotham City as Ryan Wilder in D.C.'s “Batwoman”. Her casting made global history as...
20m Mar 08, 2023
20m
340: Actor Ayesha Harris and Filmmaker Muta' Ali
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we chat with actor Ayesha Harris of 'Daisy Jones and the Six' and filmmaker Muta' Ali of 'Cassius X: Becoming Ali'. Segment 1: Born and raised in the Long Beach and Inland Empire areas of southern California, Ayesha lived many lives before pursuing a career in acting full time. Ayesha can next be seen in the upcoming Amazon Prime miniserie...
35m Mar 06, 2023
35m
339: TV Producer/Comic Creator Rodney Barnes and Actor William Jackson Harper
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome multi-hyphenate Rodney Barnes and actor William Jackson Harper. Segment 1: Rodney Barnes is an award-winning writer, producer, and comic book creator whose vibrant and emphatic creative voice has established him as a Hollywood mainstay. From writing on Adult Swim’s The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris to Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An Amer...
43m Feb 27, 2023
43m
338: Actor Alfre Woodard
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome legendary actor of the stage and screen, Alfre Woodard. Alfre Woodard currently stars in the animated Disney series Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. She plays Mimi, the grandmother to superheroine Lunella Fayette aka Moon Girl. Woodard has received various accolades, including four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and ...
31m Feb 20, 2023
31m
337: Actor Skyla I’Lece and Tech Entrepreneur DeJuan Strickland
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast we interview actor Skyla I’Lece and tech entrepreneur DeJuan Strickland. Segment 1: Skyla’s will appear on the upcoming Disney+ basketball drama series, The Crossover. Poetry and basketball collide in this powerful new series about 14-year-old twin brothers who come of age on and off court, and this inspirational and emotional family drama...
44m Feb 13, 2023
44m
336: Actor Kyla Pratt and Comedian Vir Das
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview actor Kyla Pratt and comedian Vir Das. Segment 1: Kyla Pratt reprises her role as Penny Proud in Disney+'s "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," the long-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking animated series "The Proud Family." Host: Ryanne Segment 2: Das’ latest offering Landing, his fourth Netflix special, is a show...
30m Feb 06, 2023
30m
335: Movies We Loved and Hated at Sundance 2023
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome guest Travis Hopson of Punch Drink Critics to chat with us about the best and worst films out of Sundance 2023.  Now that the festival has wrapped, here's our takeaways of what films you should be looking for in 2023. Host: Jamie and Jeanine Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
3hr 5m Jan 30, 2023
3hr 5m
334: The Sundance Episode - With Filmmakers D. Smith, Milisuthando Bongela and Actor Travina Springer
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we're celebrating the films coming out of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival!  Featured in this episode are filmmakers D. Smith of 'Kokomo City', Milisuthando Bongela of 'Milisuthando' and actor Travina Springer of 'To Live and Die and Live. The 2023 Festival is January 19–29, 2023, in person in Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Sundance Res...
1hr 21m Jan 23, 2023
1hr 21m
333: 'Saint Omer' Star Guslagie Malanga
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview Guslagie Malanga who stars in the French film Saint Omer directed by Alice Diop.  The film premiered at the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals and was entered for Best International Film for the 2023 Oscars. In Saint Omer, Rama is a novelist who attends the trial of Laurence Coly (Guslagie Malanga), a young woman...
21m Jan 16, 2023
21m
332: A Deep Dive into Monica Rambeau's Photon Issue #1
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we open up our comic books and do a deep dive in to issue #1 of Monica Rambeau in her first solo series as Photon.  The limited series is penned by author Eve L. Ewing and illustrated by Luca Maresca, Ivan Fiorelli, with color artist Carlos Lopez and letterer Clayton Cowles. If you're a fan of Monica Rambeau and comic books this is an epi...
45m Jan 09, 2023
45m
331: Filmmaker Kasi Lemmons and Actor/Author Terrence Terrell
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with director Kasi Lemmons and actor/author Terrence Terrell. Segment 1: Kasi Lemmons made her directorial debut with 1997's Eve's Bayou, followed by Dr. Hugo (1998), The Caveman's Valentine, Talk to Me, Black Nativity, and her highest-grossing film, 2019's Harriet, about abolitionist Harriet Tubman.  Her latest film, Whitney Hous...
44m Dec 19, 2022
44m
BGN Podcast Extra - Episode 3 & 4 Recap of 'FX's Kindred'
BGN dives into episodes 3 and 4 of the new FX series 'Kindred' currently streaming on Hulu. Adapted from the celebrated novel Kindred, by Hugo Award-winner Octavia E. Butler, the FX series centers on “Dana James” (Mallori Johnson), a young Black woman and aspiring writer who has uprooted her life of familial obligation and relocated to Los Angeles, ready to claim a future that, for once, feels...
1hr 18m Dec 16, 2022
1hr 18m
BGN Podcast Extra - Episode 1 & 2 Recap of 'FX's Kindred'
BGN dives into the first two episodes of the new FX series 'Kindred' currently streaming on Hulu. Adapted from the celebrated novel Kindred, by Hugo Award-winner Octavia E. Butler, the FX series centers on “Dana James” (Mallori Johnson), a young Black woman and aspiring writer who has uprooted her life of familial obligation and relocated to Los Angeles, ready to claim a future that, for once,...
1hr 30m Dec 13, 2022
1hr 30m
330: Actors Sheria Irving and Michael Ward
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Sheria Irving and Michael Ward. Segment 1: From bringing diverse, powerful characters to life on the screen and stage, to spearheading efforts to empower, uplift and mentor young women of color, Actor and youth activist, Sheria Irving, is poised to make her mark not only the entertainment industry, but in the social impa...
43m Dec 12, 2022
43m
329: Actor and Author Kirby Howell-Baptiste
This week we welcome actor and author Kirby Howell-Baptiste to the Black Girl Nerds podcast. Most recently, she can be seen in “The Sandman” television, series and the film “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone,” both on Netflix. Upcoming, she stars in the heist series “Culprits” for Disney + launching early next year, and she is currently in production on “Sugar” for Apple +, opposite Colin Farrell. Audience...
25m Dec 05, 2022
25m
328: Comedian Ian Lara and Actor Christina Jackson
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome Ian Lara and Christina Jackson. Segment 1: The premiere of Romantic Comedy, directed by beloved Comedian/Writer Aida Rodriguez, will be Ian’s second of 2022. His first, Growing Shame, premiered on Comedy Central Digital on February 10th as part of their series of half hours. He performed his 30-minute debut comedy special LA Me...
36m Nov 28, 2022
36m
327: Comedian Kym Whitley and Filmmaker Elegance Bratton
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview comedian Kym Whitley and filmmaker Elegance Bratton. Segment 1: Created by Lena Waithe and Kym Whitley, Kym is a new scripted comedy audio series featuring an all-star cast including Sherri Shepherd, David A. Arnold, Jess Hilarious, Jenifer Lewis, Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, and more, with original music composed b...
39m Nov 21, 2022
39m
326: Twitch Streamer Bruce Greene
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome Twitch streamer Bruce Greene. Bruce has been making content on the internet for around 15 years and started at G4. From there, he went on to work for Machinima, but later fell in love with the platform Twitch. He's the creator of such shows as "Ghost Hunt" and "Nerve Center" on the livestream network respectively. You can follo...
25m Nov 14, 2022
25m
325: The Handmaid's Tale Recap Show Episode 10
This season we are recapping episodes of 'The Handmaid’s Tale'!  Hosted by Angelica and Ryanne breakdowns of what happened will be discussed! We breakdown the season 5 finale, episode 10 “Safe”. Host: Angelica and Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
44m Nov 09, 2022
44m
324: Actor Brian Tyree Henry
Emmy and Tony Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry is a versatile actor whose career spans film, television and theater. He currently stars alongside Donald Glover in the Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody Award winning series “Atlanta.” Henry portrays ‘Alfred Miles,' Atlanta’s hot of the moment rapper who is forced to navigate fame while remaining loyal to family, friends and himself. He has received ...
19m Nov 07, 2022
19m
323: The Handmaid's Tale Recap Show Episode 9
This season we are recapping episodes of The Handmaid's Tale!  Hosted by Angelica and Ryanne breakdowns of what happened will be discussed! We breakdown episode 9 "Allegiance". Host: Angelica and Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
42m Nov 02, 2022
42m
322: The Handmaid's Tale Recap Show Episode 8
This season we are recapping episodes of The Handmaid's Tale!  Hosted by Angelica and Ryanne breakdowns of what happened will be discussed! We breakdown episode 8 "Motherland". Host: Angelica and Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
54m Oct 31, 2022
54m
10: #DragonsYall Recap Podcast Ep 10 - "The Black Queen"
Welcome to the #DragonsYall podcast from Black Girl Nerds.  This season for HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’, we’re breaking down weekly episodes of the show. Thanks for live-tweeting with us tonight and each week as we use the hashtag #DragonsYall on Twitter. We discuss on our live show the season finale, that ending with Luke and Aemond and what we hope to see of things to come in season 2! Edit...
1hr 12m Oct 24, 2022
1hr 12m