Black Girl Nerds

You asked for a Star Wars podcast and now you have it! We're discussing easter eggs, conspiracies, fan reactions, and our take on Episode 7 The Force Awakens! Hosted by Jamie Broadnax featuring guests Mel Perez and Joelle Monique Music By: John Williams Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1: FanBros crew members Tatiana King-Jones and Chico Leo tells the origin story of how this multimedia team got together and gives us a crash course in Podcasting 101. Segment 2: Joelle Monique interviews comic book creators Kevin Panetta (Zodiac Starforce) and Brooke Allen (Lumberjanes) about magical girls, Buffy, and the best and worst of working in comics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1: Beth Thomas Cohen author of "Drop The Act, It's Exhausting" chats about her latest book and growing up biracial as well as what it was like to work for Oprah Winfrey. Segment 2: Sam White founder of Shakespeare In Detroit discusses her role of Artistic Director and the moderator of the monthly BGN Shakespeare Twitter chats. Segment 3: Lauren W. and Mel P. geek out with Jamie over this week in pop culture from the X-Men Apocalypse trailer to the Golden Globes nominations. Music provided by Sammus @sammusmusic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We chat with filmmaker Tamarat Makonnen about his film documentary centered around Black romance called In Search of the Black Knight. Hosted by Jamie Broadnax and Mel Perez Lauren Warren, Mel Perez, and Jamie Broadnax play the Benedict Cumberbatch game by finding ways to slaughter his name and having every bit of fun while doing so. Cicero Holmes co-host of the Spawn On Me podcast stops by to chat about his podcast and the state of diversity in gaming. We end with a random chat about the Batman v Superman trailer, Marvel movies, and Paul Rudd. Music by Sammus and SkyBlew Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lauren Warren joins us to discuss the reckless white-washing in Hollyweird with such films as Gods of Egypt, Suffragette and live-action animes like Ghost In The Shell. Comic writer Alex De Campi speaks with BGN contributor Joelle Monique about her latest project No Mercy and gives us insider info about the business of comics and how to keep your head above water. Music Featured by Sammus and Ash Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jessica Jones has taken over our lives since the premiere on Friday November 20th on Netflix. We have two segments where we speak with the Woman Up! Podcast team Sarah and Catrina about their thoughts on the series. Our second segment features Lauren and ReBecca to discuss dudebro culture and their response to seeing a female lead protagonist on one of the most popular Netflix series of all time. Music by Sammus and Jessica Jones theme by Sean Callery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We explored Afrofuturism with filmmaker Martine Syms and discussed her latest project ARTBOUND which profiles emerging artists whose work explores the intersection of race, class, identity, and aesthetics. Vegan activist Aph Ko joined us to discuss her project Black Vegans Rock as well as systemic racism, oppression and stereotypes about the vegan community. Music featured: Sammus and Ash Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comic/TV writer Alverne Ball discusses the comic book industry, the politics of boy's club network and the depiction of people of color in media. Actor Echo Kellum stops by to chat about his role as Curtis Holt aka Mister Terrific of CW's hit show Arrow and his thoughts blerd culture and how it's evolved. Music featured: Sammus and SkyBlew Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 44 features film critic ReBecca Theodore-Vachon (@filmfatale_NYC) and TV/Radio personality @TheRayvolution discuss the lack of representation among women of color in the Star Wars movie franchise. Filmmaker Ryan Coogler discusses his latest film Creed about the story of Adonis Johnson Creed and how the movie's protagonist mirrors his own life experiences. Music featured: "Paint It For You" SkyBlew "StreetLIGHTS" SkyBlew "Tech Support Girl" SkyBlew Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BGN 2.0 is here with a new recorded episode! Ep 43 features BGN gaming contributor Lauren Warren discusses male gatekeeping in Hollywood, Filmmaker Steve Kasan discusses his sci-fi travel web series Out Of Time, and we visit NekoCon 2015 and chat with anime cosplayers about the largest anime con in Hampton Roads, VA Music featured: Carolyn Malachi "Finally" WilliamOfEvans "Phillip Banks" Orange Range "Asterisk" (Bleach theme song) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mental illness affects a large number of people each and every day. We chatted with a group panelists which included Dior Vargas, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, and Agyei Ekundayo to discuss mental health and how the current racial climate affects Black people in America Co-hosts: Tiffany and Mel Hosted 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 scary podcast we had a panel of horror film aficionados to discuss their favorite scary movies as well as current projects they’re working on! Panelists include filmmaker L.C. Cruell of 7 Magpies, writer Eden Royce of Spook Lights and Ashlee Blackwell creator of Graveyard Shift Sisters. Happy Halloween! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We invited a panel of comic book veterans and experts to discuss diversity in the comic book medium and its impact on the industry. Guests Jimmie Robinson of Image Comics, Dr. Sheena C. Howard an Eisner Award winner, Alitha Martinez long time Marvel and DC artist, Brandon Easton series writer for Agent Carter and Ashley A. Woods illustrator for Niobe. They each discussed their respective work and their take on race-bending and gender-bending comic book characters. This is one podcast you do not want to miss! Hosted by Jamie Broadnax Artwork featured is by Alitha E Martinez Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss all things related to going to comic conventions, horror convention, sci-fi conventions and more! Tips about what to pack, which cons are best for first-timers and we discuss all of the BGN events happening at New York Comic Con! Hosted by Jamie Broadnax Co-hosts: Latanya Barrett and Connie Gibbs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connie and Jamie discuss all things TV as they recap some of the best and worst of TV this summer. Discussion about upcoming Fall shows and hot topics about Matt Damon and Stephen Amell's insensitive commentary that blew up on social media. Co-Host Connie Hosted 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.

Janine Spruill, Anissa Cooper, and Ashlee Blackwell of Lil Filmmakers stops by to chat with us about this non-profit organization that assists urban youth with all aspects of film production. From cinematography, lighting, sound, and editing, Lil Filmmakers serves nearly 70% of the Black community in the greater Philadelphia area. Hosted 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 invited a panel of guests of Asian descent called “Asians In Media”. We discussed whitewashing of Asian characters, prime time shows that have sparked controversy like “Fresh Off The Boat” and the lack of representation of Asians in all forms of media. Panelists: Keith Chow, N’jaila Rhee, Kristine Hassell, Jon Tsuei, and Alice Wong Hosted 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.

Adrianne Grayson is the creator of the new comic Escape From Dino Isle and she founded her own publishing company called Supercillious Comics. Listen as Adrianne discusses her experiences getting started as an independent content creator and ways she has used new media as a means to get her work promoted and seen. Co-hosted by Grace Gipson and Tiffany Johnson Hosted 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.

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Regine Sawyer is a writer, creator and owner of Lockett Down Productions Publications. She discusses how she founded the Women In Comics NYC Collective as well as the place of there women of color are now in the comics publishing industry. This was a thought-provoking episode which gave some real insight as to how many women of color are currently working in comics today. Co-hosted by Chaka Cumberbatch and Tatiana Christian Hosted 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.