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Black Girl Nerds

Black Girl Nerds

Black Girl Nerds is the intersection of geek culture and Black feminism. If you love comic books, movies, tech, gaming then the BGN Podcast is right up your alley! Black Girl Nerds features interviews from the best of the best in entertainment, so if you"re a fan of pop culture and love nerdy things check out what BGN has in store for you!

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372: The Animation Team Behind Disney's 'Wish'

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/10/02

In 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 director

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371: PODCAST: A Discussion on the Disney+ Series...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/09/25

In 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 history of

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370: Comedian and Author Aida Rodriguez

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/09/18

In 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. Host:

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37:31

369: Fashion Trailblazer Bethann Hardison and...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/09/11

In 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 seen

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26:50

368: Birgundi Baker and Hannaha Hall of 'The Chi'

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/09/04

*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 shortly

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59:02

367: Truth Teller Productions and Georgianna McKenny,...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/08/28

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 Dre for season 6 of The Chi. Up next, Hyman will play US Attorney Stacy Marks on season 2 of Power Book IV:

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366: Producer Yolanda T. Cochran and Lizzy Mathis of...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/08/21

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 of America (PGA). Her 25+ years of experience in film and television includes work as an independent

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58:13

365: TV Showrunner Reggie Rock Bythewood and Comedian...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/08/14

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 experiences. Season 2 is currently streaming. Host: Ryanne Segment 2: Sasheer Zamata has released her second

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46:56

364: Actors and Podcasters Michelle Buteau and Alesha...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/08/07

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 is an award winning actress, comedian, creator and writer. Buteau most recently starred in the Netflix series Survival Of The Thickest, which she also created and executive produced. Her latest venture, is a new podcast called "Adulting with Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos" which is currently available for streaming wherever you download your

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48:57

363: Jason Weaver and Carolyn Michelle Smith of 'The...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/07/31

*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 in The Jacksons: An American Dream. Carolyn Michelle Smith (Deja) appeared in several episodes of the

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27:50

362: Celia Rose Gooding of 'Star Trek: Strange New...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/07/24

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 for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, becoming one of the youngest nominees in the category at

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39:05

361: PlayStation Veteran and Comic Creator John...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/07/17

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, Uncharted, and Days Gone. He's chatting about the thrilling new post-apocalyptic sci-fi world of Trace War

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360: Actor Shinelle Azoroh of 'Swagger'

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/07/10

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, which The Hollywood Reporter named one of the 10 Best Shows of 2021. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus

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359: Mike Colter and Antonio Fargas of 'Murder City'

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/07/03

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 Fargas), which turns out to be a DEA trap. Mike Colter has been nominated for two back-to-back Critics

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358: Actor Teyonah Parris and Author Blair L.M. Kelley

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/06/26

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 They Cloned Tyrone co-starring John Boyega and Jamie Foxx. Hosted by: Jamie Segment 2: Blair LM Kelley,

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357: Filmmakers Kelley Kali and Numa Perrier

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/06/19

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 film The Perfect Find, her first studio movie. She made her first feature debut at SXSW with her film

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44:31

356: Musician UNIIQU3 and Jordyn Curet of 'Star Wars:...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/06/12

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, UNIIQU3 also has a strong focus on building community, especially in her hometown of Newark, NJ. Host:

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355: Actor Rome Flynn

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/06/05

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 Dion as Tevin Wakefield, a former long-distance runner and Olympic track coach who becomes Dion’s trainer and

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31:19

354: Keith L. Underwood Creator of 'Califia and the...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/05/29

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 and digital media consultant, event coordinator, and creative director. In 2014, Underwood was the

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49:28

353: Actor Crystal Renee’ Hayslett and TV Showrunner...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/05/22

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 Sistas and its spinoff Zatima. Season 6 of Sistas will premiere on BET 5/31. Host: Ryanne Segment 2: Tze

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