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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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264: Polinate Co-Founder and COO Azeem Khan

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/10/04

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome co-founder and COO of the cryptocurrency/crowdfunding startup Polinate. Polinate is a next-generation crowdfunding platform designed to discover, launch and empower creatives globally in a permissionless way. Azeem Khan is a New York-based entrepreneur who's worked in tech, blockchain, biotech, esports/gaming, and entertainment. Most recently he ran partnerships and growth at Aglet, doing deals with the likes of Gucci and Stadium

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263: Actor Milan Ray

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/09/27

The Black Girl Nerds Podcast welcomes actor Milan Ray. The Baltimore native has starred alongside Hollywood legends including Alison Janney and Viola Davis in Amazon’s 'Troop Zero' that followed a group of young ladies competing for the town’s prized possession of Birdie Scouts Leader. Up Next, ABC’s highly anticipated re-boot, 'The Wonder Years.' She’s the new Winnie, the love interest of Dean Williams — the one for which Dean tries so hard to connect with. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited

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262: Comedian and Author Gina Yashere

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/09/20

In this week's episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome stand-up comedian and author Gina Yashere. Standup comedian Gina Yashere recently released her memoir Cack-Handed, which chronicles the story of growing up as a child of Nigerian immigrants in working-class London to becoming the first female engineer with the UK branch of Otis, the largest elevator company in the world. Her time at Otis was a baptism by fire dealing with racist and sexist co-workers, so she left to become a stand-up comic and

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261: Actor, Director and Writer Justine Bateman

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/09/13

In this week's episode of the BGN Podcast, as we cover the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, we welcome actor, director, and writer Justine Bateman to talk about her directorial feature film 'Violet'. Justine Bateman has an impressive resume that includes 'Family Ties', 'Satisfaction' and 'Arrested Development', and many more. She has earned a Golden Globe nomination and two Emmy® nominations. An advocate for Net Neutrality, Justine holds a degree from UCLA in Computer Science and Digital

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260: Actor, Comedian and Author Yvonne Orji

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/09/06

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and author Yvonne Orji. On television, she stars in HBO’s critically acclaimed comedy series 'Insecure'. A distinguished standup comedian, Yvonne previously opened for Chris Rock on various stops of his Total Blackout Tour and headlined her first comedy tour, Lagos To Laurel, at the top of 2020. She subsequently debuted her first one-hour HBO standup special, Momma, I Made It!, in June 2020. Earlier

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259: Director Jonathan Levine and The Six Figure Spa...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/08/30

In this week's episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome filmmaker Jonathan Levine and Candace "The Six Figure Spa Chick" Holyfield. Segment 1: Levine’s most recent film, LONG SHOT, starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron, debuted at SXSW in 2019, where it won the Audience Award. His latest project is the Hulu series 'Nine Perfect Strangers'. Based on The New York Times bestselling book by author Liane Moriarty, the series takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and

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258: Homelessness Advocate Katrina Williams and...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/08/23

This week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast is all about public and community service. This 2-segment episode features Katrina Williams, founder of Changing The Faces of Homelessness and Cedric Richmond, advisor to the President and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Segment 1: Changing the Faces of Homelessness was founded by Katrina Williams, a Mental Health Case Manager who worked with the Regional Behavioral Health Authority under Value Options and Magellan

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51:49

257: Comics Creator Tyler Martin and Ms. Pat of 'The...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/08/16

This week's Black Girl Nerds podcast welcomes comic book creator and screenwriter Tyler Martin and Ms. Pat of 'The Ms. Pat Show'. Segment 1: Tyler F. Martin is a comic book and screenplay writer, publisher, editor, and creative director based in Atlanta Georgia. An avid Star Wars fan, self-proclaimed Blerd, and lover of all things comics, he is most notably recognized for founding Godhood Comics. An Atlanta-based publishing company and one of the fastest-growing and Black-owned independent comic

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256: InterPop Comics with Brian David-Marshall and...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/08/09

BGN interviews Brian David-Marshall (President & Publisher of InterPop) and Rachel Gluckstern (Group Editor, Emergents). InterPop is forging the future of digital fandom with comic, game, and collectible NFTs minted responsibly on the Tezos blockchain. Brian David-Marshall serves as President and publisher, creating multiple digital CCGs and is excited to bring all his gaming and comic experiences to bear on the Emergents TCG and comic universe. Rachel Gluckstern serves as group editor of

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255: Actor Carlacia Grant and Filmmaker Jamila Wignot

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/08/02

This week on the BGN Podcast we welcome actor Carlacia Grant of 'Outer Banks' and filmmaker Jamila Wignot of 'Ailey'. Segment 1: “Outer Banks” follows a tight-knight group of local teens, dubbed the “Pogues,” in the beach vacation destination of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. On the small screen, Carlacia appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s well-received megachurch drama series “Greenleaf” as well as the critically acclaimed miniseries “Roots” alongside legendary actors Laurence Fishburne and Forest

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254: Kristin Dodson of 'Flatbush Misdemeanors' and...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/07/26

This week on the Black Girl Nerds podcast we host a 3-segment episode featuring actors Kristin Dodson (Flatbush Misdemeanors), Hannaha Hall and Tai Davis (The Chi). Segment 1: Kristin was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and is currently a 3rd year in Columbia’s MFA Acting program. She has numerous television and film credits under her belt, including Cartoon Network’s The Shivering Truth and Netflix’s Roxanne Roxanne. Kristin is also an accredited theatre actor. Segment 2: Hannaha Hall is a native

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253: Actor Patina Miller and Jay Ellis

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/07/19

In this 2-segment episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Patina Miller and Jay Ellis! Segment 1: Patina will lead the latest chapter of Starz’s POWER saga, POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN, as ‘Raquel Thomas’, the fierce and compelling mother of the nefarious ‘Kanan’, who was portrayed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the original series. Starz’s tentpole POWER franchise is the most-watched show on premium cable and has a dedicated, wide fanbase. Hosted by: Ryanne Segment 2: The

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252: BGN Podcast Extra: The Creative Team Behind...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/07/14

Season 1 of Marvel Studios' 'Loki' has wrapped and we're already waiting with bated breath for season 2! In this BGN Podcast Extra, we interview Costume Designer Christine Wada and Production Designer Kasra Farahani. Hosted by: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

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251: PODCAST: 'Black Widow' Screenwriter Eric Pearson...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/07/12

In this week's episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome screenwriter Eric Pearson to discuss the Marvel blockbuster hit Black Widow currently playing in cinemas and on Disney+. Eric has worked with Marvel Studios, writing various short films for their Marvel One-Shots series of films, and writing the screenplay for the feature films Thor: Ragnarok, Black Widow, and Godzilla vs. Kong Hosted by: Jeandra In our second segment, we have a spoilery discussion about the movie and break down our

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250: BGN Podcast Extra: Summer of Soul with Questlove

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/07/07

BGN interviews multi-hyphenate Questlove about his documentary 'Summer of Soul' Over the course of six weeks during the summer of 1969, thousands of people attend the Harlem Cultural Festival to celebrate Black history, culture, music, and fashion. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Music featured in podcast from 'Summer of Soul' courtesy of Hulu Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

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249: 'First Date' with Tyson Brown and Shelby Duclos

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/07/05

BGN interviews the stars of the film First Date that made its premiere at Sundance earlier this year. Shy highschooler Mike finally summons the courage to ask out his badass neighbor Kelsey, only to realize he’s missing a key element for a successful date - the car. Panicked and low on cash, he’s conned into buying a beat up ‘65 Chrysler. Mike's plan to win over Kelsey soon turns into a surreal misadventure when they are inexplicably targeted by a pair of cops, a criminal gang, and a vengeful cat

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248: Sung Kang and the F9 Breakdown

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/06/28

In this 2-part episode, it is all about 'F9: The Fast Saga' movie! In our first segment, we welcome actor Sung Kang notably known as Han Lue in The Fast and The Furious franchise to chat about his role in the film F9 currently playing in theaters. Host: Ryanne In our second segment, Ryanne breaks down her experience during the F9 press conference hosted by Universal Studios and gives her take on the overall series of films and what's to come. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie

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247: Mignon, Star of Tyler Perry's 'Sistas'

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/06/21

BGN interviews the multi-hyphenate star of Tyler Perry's 'Sistas', Mignon. Southern storyteller and actress Mignon is well on her way to heat up Hollywood. She is currently starring in the second season of BET and Tyler Perry's successful female-led series SISTAS. Mignon stars as the fearless Daniella "Danni" King and is definitely a fan favorite. Host: Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

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246: Filmmaker Andy Señor Jr. of HBO's Revolution Rent

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/06/14

This week BGN interviews co-director Andy Señor Jr. of HBO's Revolution Rent. HBO’s REVOLUTION RENT, directed by Andy Señor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez, follows Señor Jr. to Cuba, where he is tasked with directing a stage production of the Tony® and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “Rent,” the country’s first Broadway musical produced by an American company in more than 50 years. Returning to his exiled parents’ homeland, Señor Jr. embarks on a personal journey, exploring his Cuban heritage and

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245: Actor Birgundi Baker and The Legacy of Black...

Black Girl Nerds ·

2021/06/07

In this 2-part episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we speak with actor Birgundi Baker, best known from Showtime's The Chi and Raven Majia Williams a direct descendant of one of the victims of the Tulsa massacre bringing their story to life in a new documentary. Segment 1: Birgundi Baker is a multi-talented actress that sets herself apart with her brave and intuitive performances, portraying an array of complex and powerful characters that continue to grow her career in television and

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