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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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352: The Team Behind Disney and Pixar's 'Elemental'

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/05/16

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 worked on Academy Award®-winning feature films including Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and “WALL•E.” Sohn

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63:16

351: 'Fast X' Actor Sung Kang and Director Stacey...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/05/15

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 X, the highly-anticipated tenth installment of the Fast franchise, starring opposite Vin Diesel, Charlize

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350: Actors Katy O'Brian and Jay Lycurgo

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/05/08

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.D.. She plays Imperial communications officer Elia Kane in the second and third seasons of The

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36:57

349: Javicia Leslie of 'Double Life' and Tunji Kasim...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/05/01

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. Filmed for release in 2023 she plays the lead role as Jo Czeuzot in “Double Life'' for Paramount and

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29:14

348: Author and Digital Nomad Noami Grevemberg

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/04/24

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, and is now available for pre-order wherever books are sold. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus and Sky

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38:30

347: A Discussion of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/04/17

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 Lucy Boynton as Marie Antoinette. Host: Ryanne and Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

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63:58

346: Understanding AI and Data Science with Dr. Sam...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/04/10

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 designing jewellery, to pottery and more. Lockdown and the Pandemic really led Dr Martin to focus more on

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24:08

345: Showing Up w/ Michelle Williams, Hong Chau and...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/04/03

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 Broadnax

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344: Love Barnett, Co-founder of Martian Blueberry

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/03/27

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 Boondocks, Black Dynamite). Love Barnett started her own casting agency (Much Love Productions) at the

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51:33

343: STEM Chat with Dr. Tina Lasisi and Dr. Kareem...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/03/20

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, providing insights into the genetic architecture and evolutionary history of racialized human traits. Her unique

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42:24

342: Bomani J. Story and Laya DeLeon Hayes of 'The...

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2023/03/13

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 journey to bring him back to life. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, 'The Angry Black Girl and Her

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20:27

341: Actor Javicia Leslie of 'Batwoman' and 'The Flash'

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2023/03/08

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 the first bisexual Black actress to portray Batwoman. Since her debut in 2019, she has quickly become

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340: Actor Ayesha Harris and Filmmaker Muta' Ali

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/03/06

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 miniseries “Daisy Jones and the Six,” opposite Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, and Suki Waterhouse. Adapted from Taylor

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43:06

339: TV Producer/Comic Creator Rodney Barnes and...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/02/27

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 American Saga and HBO's Winning Time, Barnes has displayed versatility across a variety of genres in the

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338: Actor Alfre Woodard

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/02/20

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 three Screen Actors Guild Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and two Grammy Awards. She

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43:50

337: Actor Skyla I’Lece and Tech Entrepreneur DeJuan...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/02/13

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 is narrated through lyrical poetry. Skyla plays female lead ‘Alexis’ (known as ‘Miss Sweet Tea’ in the

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29:55

336: Actor Kyla Pratt and Comedian Vir Das

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/02/06

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 about the personal reflection and existential turmoil Vir unwittingly thrust himself into by giving that

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335: Movies We Loved and Hated at Sundance 2023

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/01/30

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

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81:57

334: The Sundance Episode - With Filmmakers D. Smith,...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/01/23

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 Resort, along with a selection of films available online across the country January 24–29. Segment 1: D

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333: 'Saint Omer' Star Guslagie Malanga

Black Girl Nerds ·

2023/01/16

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 accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter. Testimonies from witnesses and Coly's own words soon shake

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