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This week's BGN Podcast welcomes actor Rome Flynn of the hit Netflix series Raising Dion season 2. Emmy Award-Winning Rome Flynn is one of the most exciting newcomers currently making his mark in the industry on both the small and big screen.   Currently, Flynn can be seen 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 mentor. Aside from acting, Flynn is extremely passionate about pursuing his music career focusing on R&B with his first single titled “Brand New.” Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we present a 2-part episode featuring actor Dennis Haysbert and author Nic Stone. Segment 1: Dennis Haysbert captured the attention of audiences and critics alike with his groundbreaking role as President David Palmer on FOX’s hit series “24,” for which he received his first Golden Globe nomination, and two Screen Actor Guild nominations. He currently stars in the film. 'No Exit' now streaming on Disney+ Host: Ryanne Segment 2: NY Times best-selling author Nic Stone discusses her new podcast "The History of Marvel Comics: Black Panther." The six-episode documentary podcast explores the comic book origins of the Black Panther through conversations with the creators who shaped T’Challa’s journey, celebrates the innately Afro-Futuristic world of Wakanda, and analyzes the larger social impact of the character. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information

This week on the BGN Podcast, in this 2-part episode, we welcome actors Kaci Walfall and Celeste O'Connor. Segment 1: Kaci Walfall is an actor, known for 'Person of Interest' (2011), 'The Equalizer' (2021) and 'Naomi' (2022). Walfall made her Broadway debut at age 9 as Young Nala in 'The Lion King', and at age 11 she originated the role of Lavender in the First National Tour of 'Matilda'. Previous TV credits include CBS’ 'Person of Interest', Starz’s 'Power', and a recurring role on Lifetime’s 'Army Wives'.  Host: Ryanne Segment 2: Celeste O’Connor can most recently be seen in the hit film 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', directed by Jason Reitman. Previously, O'Connor starred in a lead role opposite Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton in the Blumhouse feature 'Freaky'. Born in Nairobi, Kenya and raised in Baltimore, O'Connor is currently a senior at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Global Public Health and Pre-Medicine. They recently started a photography and styling business called Pedestal. Host: Stacey Mus

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor/director Camrus Johnson. Camrus is a true multi-hyphenate best known for his starring role as "Luke Fox" aka "Batwing" in the CW/HBOMax series 'Batwoman', which is currently shooting season 3, he is also currently directing Ep. 311. Other TV credits included recurring roles on the David Gordon Green Hulu series 'There's Johnny', Netflix' 'Luke Cage', and the FXX short form series 'Oh Jerome' opposite Mamoudou Athie.  Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Alisha Boe. Born in Norway and raised in Los Angeles, Boe is perhaps best known for her role as "Jessica" in the critically acclaimed and highly successful Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'. On the big screen, Boe will next be seen in A24’s 'When You Finish Saving the World', Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut. Starring alongside, Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard, Boe plays the object of affection of an aspiring teenage internet musician, inspiring him to care more about the world outside of their small, Midwest town.  Host: Cat Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We welcome actors Nicole Byer and Carl Tart on this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast! 'Grand Crew' is a new comedy that proves life is better with your crew. This group of young professionals are all trying to navigate the ups and downs of life and love in Los Angeles – and they always find time to gather at their favorite bar to “wine down” and unpack it all. Nicole Byer is an actress, comedian, writer, author and podcaster, Byer is perhaps most well-known as the host of Netflix’s Emmy Award-nominated competition baking series “Nailed It!,” which has gained a cult following of viewers since its premiere on the streaming platform in 2018. In 2020, Byer made history by becoming the first Black woman ever to be nominated in the category of Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program. Carl Tart is a writer/performer with acting credits that include “Briarpatch,” “Robbie,” “The Good Place,” “Arrested Development,” “Transparent,” “Lethal Weapon” and “Comedy Bang Bang.” Host: Stacey Yvon

We welcome actor Nick Creegan to this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast. Actor Nick Creegan is a rising talent, starring in season 3 of CW's 'Batwoman' as Marquis Jet who will be corrupted into a unique twist on DC Universe’s infamous Joker villain. Upon the season’s return on January 12, 2022, Creegan will be the first Black actor to portray the Joker character. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with actor Karen Pittman.Pittman currently stars as “Dr. Nya Wallace” in the Sex And The City reboot entitled And Just Like That… and two soon-to-be released feature films - comedy Allies from director Barret O’Brien and Stephen Belber’s political drama What We Do Next, alongside Corey Stoll. She is best known for her role as “Mia Jordan” on Apple TV’s Emmy-winning, Golden Globe-nominated show The Morning Show.Host: RyanneMusic by: SammusEdited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Laila Pruitt.Laila currently stars as Nicole, (sister to characters Meech and Terry) on the hit TV series “BMF” on Starz, recently renewed for their 2nd season.Laila also co-starred in “Flight” alongside Denzel Washington and also joins the star-studded cast of Jerry Bruckheimer's family comedy, “Secret Headquarters” set to hit theaters in Aug 2022. Host: RyanneEdited by: Jamie BroadnaxMusic by: Sammus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview comedian Brian Simpson. Brian burst onto the scene when audiences and critics fell in love with him on Comedy Central’s series Lights Out with David Spade: “The Wu-Tang Clan is the Greatest Clan”  Since then, he was named a New Face 2021 at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and Vulture included him in their highly anticipated annual list of Comedians You Should Know 2021. He tours the country brilliantly incorporating his rare combination of life experiences as a foster child and Marine Corps veteran into his refreshingly unique point of view. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome the CEO of Vipers Pro Men's Basketball, RJ White. RJ White Vipers Pro Basketball hasexposure in 12 countries and has reached 3.1 million in analytics. RJ is the first Black woman to purchase a men's Division team in the UK. She is also most notably known for paying her team's salaries in Bitcoin.Host: JamieMusic by: SammusEdited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat about our favorite Christmas movies to watch this holiday season.  We're wishing you all a Happy Holiday this season and we hope you enjoy this holiday-filled episode. Host: Angelica, Ryanne, Jamie & DanielleMusic by: SammusEdited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we interview actor Jordan Alexander. Beyond being on the global show, 'Gossip Girl', Jordan Alexander is incredibly passionate about representation specifically supporting the next generation of Black creatives, LGBTQ rights, and the environment.  Host: Stacey Yvonne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we invite actor Mikayla Batholomew to chat with us about her latest role as Tunde Price in the Warner Bros film 'King Richard'.Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew stars as Tunde Price in 'King Richard', the eldest of five and well-loved sister to Venus and Serena Williams, the noted tennis legends centered in the film from Warner Brothers Pictures. A stage/film actor and activist based in NYC, Mikayla is among those in the Broadway Advocacy Coalition honored this year with a Special Tony Award for their work within and beyond the theatre industry.Host: RyanneMusic by: SammusEdited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, the hosts chat about two very popular series that everyone is talking about. The BGN hosts first chat about the final season of HBO's Insecure and vent about their issues and praise the show's several accomplishments. The BGN hosts then move onto the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game that took the world by storm.  The discussion focuses on the metaphorical meanings behind the series, the corruption of capitalism, and how social media has reacted to the series. Hosts: Ryanne, Danielle, and Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor/writer/director Colman Domingo and the stars of 'Psych 3: This Is Gus' featuring Dule Hill, Jazmyn Simon, and Allen Maldonado.Segment 1: Colman Domingo is an actor, writer, and director. He is known for his performances on stage and screen.  He currently plays Victor Strand on the AMC hit series 'Fear The Walking Dead'. He has appeared in such films as 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', 'Selma' and 'Zora'.Host: StaceySegment 2: 'Psych 3: This Is Gus' is the latest installment in the adventures of one of television’s most beloved duos. In preparation for a shotgun wedding before the birth of Baby Guster, Shawn and Groomzilla Gus go rogue in an attempt to track down Selene’s estranged husband, as Lassiter grapples with the future of his career. Featuring interviews with Dule Hill, Jazmyn Simon, and Allen Maldonado.Host: StaceyMusic by: Sammus and ShubzillaEdited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for

In this episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview the team behind the new Prime Video series 'Harlem'. The series stars Meagan Good, Jerrie JohnsonGrace Byers and Shoniqua Shandai. The series is created by Tracy Oliver.Featured in this episode are: Tracy Oliver, Meagan Good, Jerrie Johnson, Shoniqua Shandai, and Tyler Lepley.From writer Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Harlem is a new comedy following four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem NYC, the mecca of Black culture in America. Camille (Meagan Good) is a popular young anthropology professor at Columbia with extensive knowledge of the dating norms of many cultures, but has a hard time navigating her own love life; Tye (Jerrie Johnson) is a successful, queer dating app creator who prefers keeping vulnerability—and romantic partners—at arm’s length; Quinn (Grace Byers) is a hopeless romantic and trust fund fashion designer who is trying to give back to the world while running a struggling business; Angie (Shoniqua Shandai) is a confiden

On this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast we welcome the team behind the new book "Noir Is The New Black". Featured in the interview are: David Brame, Mikhail Hardy, and TC Harris. TC Harris Editor of "Noir Is The New Black" and creator of  "The Circuit" Mikhail "MikMakaw" Hardy is a Washington DC-based comic artist and painter. He's worked on several indie anthologies that include Delta Volume 1, The 27 Club and most recently "Noir is The New Black". David Brame is an educator, afrofuturist, artist, illustrator, and cartoonist. His works fit within a framework of afro-pop surrealism with a heavy focus on narrative and mark making. Host: Ryanne  Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we welcome entertainers in TV and literacy! Segment 1: From creator, writer, and executive producer Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions, the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series, 'Twenties' follows ‘Hattie,’ a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her twenties.  Featured in the segment are actors Jonica T Gibbs (Hattie), Christina Elmore (Marie) and Gabrielle Graham (Nia). Host: Stacey Segment 2: Cynthia Manick is the author of Blue Hallelujahs, which won the 2016 Lascaux Prize in Collected Poetry, and editor of Soul Sister Revue: A Poetry Compilation (2019). She is the co-editor of the new book 'The Future of Black'. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's Black Girl Nerds Podcast welcomes the women behind Crunk Feminist Collective.Guests Brittney C. Cooper, Susana M. Morris & Chanel Craft Tanner of Crunk Feminist Collective authored their latest book, 'Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood'.  It’s a resource guide for young feminists especially geared towards young girls of color, designed to help them navigate some of the most pressing issues young people face.Using intersectional frameworks, Feminist AF helps young feminists grapple with friendships, bodies, family dynamics, emotional health, pop culture, dating, sex, sexism, racism, homophobia, classism, and xenophobia. Host: RyanneMusic by: SammusEdited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.