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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 his family’s complex relationship to the country they love. REVOLUTION RENT debuts TUESDAY, JUNE 15 (9:00–10:30 p.m. ET/PT) in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic musical’s Broadway premiere on April 29, 1996. Hosted by: Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music 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 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 film Baker was recently seen reprising her role in the third season of Showtime’s hit drama series The Chi.  Hosted by: Ryanne Segment 2: “The Legacy of Black Wall Street” tracks the rise of Black Wall Street in Oklahoma’s Greenwood District up until the tragic 1921 Tulsa race massacre that destroyed the 36-block booming business epicenter. The commemorative documentary special shifts the narrative from the massacre itself to amplify the voices of those Black pioneers then who went West to build their American dream, weaving

In this episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome actor Yasha Jackson, star of the film 'Killer Among Us'.  On the 4th of July, a rookie female cop partners with a veteran detective to save the life of a high-school student from a radicalized serial killer.  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 historic episode of the BGN podcast, we welcome the leading expert on the COVID-19 crisis Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Anthony Fauci serves as the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and is the chief medical advisor to the President.  He became director of the NIAID in 1984 and has made contributions to HIV/AIDS research and other immunodeficiency diseases, both as a research scientist and as the head of the NIAID. From 1983 to 2002, Fauci was one of the world's most frequently-cited scientists across all scientific journals. In 2008, President George W. Bush awarded Fauci the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, for his work on the AIDS relief program. Hosted by: Ryanne In a second segment, Ryanne joins Jamie to discuss living with the vaccine in 2021 and what the summer will be like watching movies, streaming our favorite entertainment shows, and more! Hosted by: Ryanne and Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited

BGN welcomes Author MJ Fievre and SVP, Multicultural Networks and  Strategy, UP Entertainment Melissa Ingram. Segment 1: M.J. Fievre is the author of the Badass Black Girl series. She helps others write their way through trauma, build community and create social change. She works with veterans, disenfranchised youth, cancer patients and survivors, victims of domestic and sexual violence, minorities, the elderly, those with chronic illness or going through transition and any underserved population in need of writing as a form of therapy—even if they don’t realize that they need writing or therapy. Host: Ryanne Segment 2:  Melissa is the top executive at UP, responsible for driving the growth and success of AspireTV, Cine Romántico and other multicultural brands from UP Entertainment across all distribution platforms (her previous title was GM of AspireTV before it’s purchase by UP, AspireTV remains under her creative direction). Starting with Melissa at the head, AspireTV is impressively entirely run by fem

BGN welcomes author Jason Michael Primrose of the new book '205Z: Time and Salvation'. In the story, the year is 2052, humanity’s last year on Earth. Natural disasters have ravaged the Earth leaving nations devastated, food and resources limited, and civil unrest rising among a doomed population crammed into claustrophobic cities.  Jason has been obsessed with conceptualizing alternate worlds and characters since childhood. Their origins were devised as allegorical and subconscious outlets that expressed both his trials and triumphs as an LGBTQ+ person of color and struggles with finding his voice, focus, and purpose as a multi-hyphenate creative. Out of this, the Lost Children of Andromeda universe was born.  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.

BGN interviews Voyagers star Quintessa Swindell. Quintessa is known for their acting debut in the hit show Euphoria and was recently cast in the highly anticipated film Black Adam, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. They also star in the HBO series In Treatment starring Uzo Aduba. You can currently see Quintessa in the Lionsgate film Voyagers playing now in theaters. Host: Angelica Music by: Sammus and Sky Blew 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 episode, we celebrate the premiere of the Amazon Prime Video release of the film Without Remorse speaking to stars Michael B. Jordan and Jodie Turner-Smith. An elite Navy SEAL uncovers an international conspiracy while seeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife in Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, the explosive origin story of action hero John Clark – one of the most popular characters in author Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe. When a squad of Russian soldiers kills his family in retaliation for his role in a top-secret op, Sr. Chief John Kelly (Michael B. Jordan) pursues the assassins at all costs. Joining forces with a fellow SEAL (Jodie Turner-Smith) and a shadowy CIA agent (Jamie Bell), Kelly’s mission unwittingly exposes a covert plot that threatens to engulf the U.S. and Russia in an all-out war. Torn between personal honor and loyalty to his country, Kelly must fight his enemies without remorse if he hopes to avert disaster and reveal the powerful figures behind the conspiracy. Segment 1:

In this 2-segment episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome actor/comedian Lamorne Morris and comic book creators Emma Vieceli and Claudia Leonardi. Segment 1: Lamorne Morris stars in the new scripted action/comedy podcast 'Unwanted'. Two slackers who attempt to catch an escaped convicted murderer, who is allegedly hiding in their town, to cash in on the million-dollar reward bounty. Our heroes are stuck in a cycle of Chinese food, video games, and not living up to their potential. This cycle isn't broken until they hear about a complex prison escape, which is where the story begins. Host: Ryanne Segment 2: Emma Vieceli  and Claudia Leonardi are behind the Titan Comic book 'Life Is Strange'.  The fourth volume of the comic series based on the critically-acclaimed, BAFTA-winning video game Life is Strange, following the weird and wonderful tales of time traveler Max Caulfield. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat

This week's episode is all about women's empowerment! In our first segment, we welcome Hollywood powerhouse and mega-producer, Debra Martin Chase. She chats about the Female Leads Collection currently streaming on Disney+. Host: Ryanne In our second segment, we welcome the women behind the National Center of Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). We're excited to talk to Terri Hogan (NCWIT President), JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. (Research Scientist) and Catherine Ashcraft, Ph.D. (NCWIT Director of Research).  They chat about organizational change and institutional barriers in tech. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus and SkyBlew 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 3-segment episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome true crime and fictional crime fans everywhere to tune in! Our first segment begins with co-creator and executive producer Jenny Lumet of the CBS series Clarice. Clarice is set in 1993, a year after the events of The Silence of the Lambs. The series is a deep dive into the untold personal story of Clarice Starling (Breeds), as she returns to the field to pursue serial murderers and sexual predators while navigating the high-stakes political world of Washington, D.C. Host: Ryanne Our second segment features legal analyst Yodit Tewolde. She is a trial lawyer, legal analyst and journalist. With an established career as a trial attorney and staunch advocate for criminal justice reform, Tewolde’s legal expertise has been an asset for media outlets. Yodit’s depth of experience and knowledge of the legal system and its inner workings makes her invaluable in her roles as host and managing editor of Making the Case with Yodit, her new prime

We're back!  This time we are recapping episode 6 of HBO's hit sci-fi thriller 'Lovecraft Country'. In this episode, we explore and breakdown the episode "Meet Me in Daegu". Hosted by: Angelica and 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.

SYFY partnered with Tongal to invite six Black animators and filmmakers to create video shorts that represent their experiences through the lens of science fiction and fantasy. Of the six creators,  BGN interviews Brannick Green, Jeremy “Protails” Kowsloleea, and Sky Shields. Segment 1 features Sky Shields, segment 2 Brannick Green and the final segment ends with Jeremy “Protails” Kowsloleea. Host: Ryanne  Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music 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 2-part episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome legendary star Vivica A. Fox and filmmaker Whitney Skauge. Vivica A. Fox has an extensive catalog of her film's on Tubi's streaming service. Her talk show Cocktails With Queens (on FOX Soul and Tubi) recently launched FOX Soul’s Screening Room, is a weekly, hour-long program meant to highlight and celebrate short films created by Black filmmakers also hosted by Vivica A. Fox.  Host: Ryanne Coming to the 2021 SXSW film festival is the short documentary The Beauty President directed by Whitney Skauge. The Beauty President asks the question, “If a bad actor can be president, why not a good drag queen?” In 1992, Joan Jett Blakk made a historic bid for the White House as an openly queer write-in candidate. Today, Terence Smith, the man behind the persona, reflects back on his place in gay rights history at the height of the AIDS crisis. Host: Angelica Music by: Sammus & Sky BlewEdited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw

In this bonus episode of the BGN Podcast, the visionary team behind the Disney+ series WandaVision chats with us to talk about fan reception of Marvel Studios' first episodic TV series for streaming services, and where they believe things will go next in the world of Wanda and Vision.  Featured in the episode are Jac Schaeffer (Head Writer), Matt Shakman  (Director) and Mary Livanos  (Co-Executive Producer) Interviewer: Jeandra LeBeauf 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.

Lazarus centers around a man (Sean Riggs) who is killed, but his death is a brief affair. Upon regaining consciousness, he discovers he has been gifted with extraordinary powers that allow him to super-heroically fight the organization responsible for plunging his city into darkness. Lazarus is written and directed by R.L. Scott. The film was produced by R.L. Scott, and Justin “Jtrx” Echols; and executive produced by Sean Riggs, Eddie Riggs, and Edward Davie. Lazarus is currently streaming on Tubi. 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.

NAACP Image Award winner Tananarive Due (My Soul to Keep, The Good House) and award-winning South African author Mohale Mashigo are a part of a magnificent team of writers on the comic Marvel's Black Panther: Sins of the King. Marvel’s Black Panther: Sins of the King follows as an army of undead threatens Wakanda, and the Black Panther turns to his long-lost father in the fight against his most lethal opponent yet—the demons of his past. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax ecampus.oregonstate.edu/nerds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're not done talking about Superman and Lois just yet!In this bonus episode of the BGN Podcast, we discuss some of our favorite and not-so-favorite Superman films and TV shows of all time. We chat about which actors depicted the iconic hero the best, and which actors should have passed on the role. If you're a DC comics or Superman geek, you should definitely tune into this episode!Hosted by: Ryanne and 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 episode, we celebrate Black History Month by bringing on two compelling authors who have written about the Black historical experience. In our first segment,  Ilysah Shabazz, the daughter of the great Malcolm X joins us to chat about her work in the book 'The Awakening of Malcolm X'. Ilyasah is an educator, professor, activist, motivational speaker, and author of multiple award-winning books. Host: Ryanne In our second segment, we chat with Jessica Sims, who is a poet, writer, and author of 'Finding Home'.  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.