Black Girl Nerds

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview comic book creator Tim Fielder. Tim Fielder is an Illustrator, concept designer, cartoonist, and animator born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He has a lifelong love of Visual Afrofuturism, Pulp entertainment, and action films. Tim has worked over the years in the storyboarding, film visual development, gaming, comics, and animation industries for clients as varied as Marvel Comics (‘Dr Dre: Man With A Cold Cold Heart’), The Village Voice, Tri-Star Pictures (‘The Mothership Connection’), to Ubisoft Entertainment (‘Batman: Vengeance). 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 geek out with multi-hyphenate Diallo Riddle best known for his work on shows 'Sherman's Showcase' and 'South Side'.  He received an Emmy Award nomination for his work on the 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' and two NAACP Image Award nominations, one for his writing on 'Sherman’s Showcase' and the other for his directing on 'South Side'. Host: Jamie 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 week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast we chat with Emmy nominated host Baratunde Thurston. Baratunde is a visionary known for his thought-provoking conversations where he integrates his one-of-a-kind humor and insight to shine light on the world’s complex nature within themes of race, politics, technology and more. His compassionate voice offers a grounded honesty in which he displays during America Outdoors where Baratunde will spend quality time with an array of characters whose outdoor lives are shaped by where they live. The series includes various episodes that cover various topics from modern homesteaders living alongside grizzlies  in Idaho, to Black surfers catching waves on Long Island. Baratunde will reveal a deeper understanding of our passionate yet complicated relationship with the outdoors.   Host: Jeanine 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

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with actor Jay Pharoah, star of the Lionsgate film 'Private Property' currently released.   This tense and gripping neo-noir thriller walks the fine line between reality and deception. Stuck in a marriage to a rich Hollywood producer (Jay Pharoah, “SNL”), struggling actress Kathryn (Ashley Benson, “Pretty Little Liars”) finds herself attracted to Ben, her new gardener. Then, she meets Ed, the eccentric millionaire who’s just moved in next door, and a BBQ turns into a drunken party. Kathryn awakens to discover that Ben and Ed have been hiding secrets, and that her home — and life — may now be in grave danger. Host: Stacey  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 PBS host Danielle Bainbridge. Danielle was the researcher, writer, and host of the PBS Digital Studios web series 'The Origin of Everything' which focused on highlighting unusual and under-told histories. Outside of her academic work, she is also a writer of creative nonfiction, fiction, and drama. Her first play "Curio" premiered at UPenn and was featured in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2018. She is beginning work on her first independent documentary in 2022. She is also currently writing two books: 'Refinements of Cruelty', a book about 19th-century sideshow and freak show performers who were born into slavery and 'How to Make a New Nation', a general audience history book about performances of nationalism in newly independent nations in the wake of post-colonial movements worldwide in the 20th century. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome Dr. Sade R. Brown.  She's a Project Scientist at Owens & Minor. She helps to create, test, and review medical devices that are beneficial to the patient’s well-being. However, outside of her career, she takes joy in teaching financial literacy and educating others on the importance of passive income. She educates teens/adults to learn how to invest and trade stocks, buy smart real-estate, set-up short-term rentals, and retail arbitrage (e-commerce). Host: 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.

This week's episode of Black Girl Nerds podcast welcomes you to join us to listen to our take on the Netflix series 'Ozark'. The series wrapped in April 2022 with mixed reactions online. If you are a die-hard fan of the series, tune in to this week's episode and tweet with us @bgnpodcast to let us know how you felt about 'Ozark'. Host: Jamie Co-host: Mimi 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 EP and writer of F/X's 'Atlanta' Stefani Robinson. Stefani Robinson is an Emmy-nominated writer and producer with an exclusive overall production deal with FX. She is an executive producer, showrunner, and writer on the hit vampire comedy 'What We Do in the Shadows'. Robinson is best known for her work as an executive producer and writer on the award-winning comedy series 'Atlanta', which is currently in its third season. She has continually elevated the show’s presence in the television landscape through her work over the past three seasons, and she has won two Writers Guild Awards for her work. 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.

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview author Dr. Tara Green to discuss her book Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson . In this first-ever biography about the life and work of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, Green reveals the remarkable story of the love one Black woman had for her race, of men and women, and, finally, of herself. Born in New Orleans in 1875 to a mother who was a former slave and a father of questionable identity, Alice Dunbar-Nelson was a pioneering woman who actively addressed racial and gender inequalities as a writer, suffragette, educator, and activist. Green builds on Black feminist, sexuality, historical and cultural studies to create a literary biography that examines Dunbar-Nelson’s life and legacy as a respectable activist – a woman who navigated complex challenges associated with resisting racism and sexism, and who defined her sexual identity and sexual agency within the confines of respectability politics. It’s a book about the past

In this BGN Podcast Extra, we chat with actor Kaci Walfall of the CW series 'Naomi.  This past week was the season finale and Kaci chats about the journey she's had this year working on the show as well as what it has been like for her character Naomi. 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.

On this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with TV showrunner Jenny Lumet about the new Showtime series 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'. Jenny Lumet is a brilliant woman, creator, mom, and inspiration.  While she came from Hollywood royalty as the daughter of Sidney Lumet and granddaughter of Lena Horne, she paved her own path and has become a force in film and TV.  Her film and TV credits include The Man Who Fell to Earth,  Star Trek: Discovery, a co-executive producer on Star Trek: Picard, and an executive producer on Star Trek: New Worlds. The Man Who Fell to Earth, Streaming Only on Showtime. Watch the first two episodes for free for a limited time at SHO.COM Hosts: Ryanne and Jamie 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 week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we recap the first two episodes of the Showtime series 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'. An alien (Chiwetel Ejiofor) crashes deep into the oilfields of New Mexico with a mission: he must find the brilliant scientist Justin Falls (Naomie Harris), the one woman on earth who can help save his species.  This episode was done in partnership with and sponsored by Showtime. 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' is currently streaming on Showtime Hosts: Jamie 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.

This week the Black Girl Nerds podcast welcomes Rudy also known as Young Deuces of The Geekset Podcast.  He's promoting a new documentary about Black Geeks and is here to share all of the details about his latest venture. Young Deuces is a student of the game in every sense of the Phrase. Born in Milwaukee, WI as a Military Brat, he saw the world at an early age from the good to the bad to the ugly. Inspired by his Father who was also an Emcee & DJ, Young Deuces started hitting stages early performing at Black History Programs & Talent shows with a song his father created called "The Dream" a dedication of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Black Geek Documentary Go Fund Me  GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-black-geek-documentary?qid=7537b21b3280dd913a08a9ee81935256 You can catch the video form of this interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/5SAIL9HG2ZQ Host: Jamie and Jeandra Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa

On this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome film critic Emmanuel "E-Man" Noisette to discuss the #RecastTChalla petition.  Emmanuel Noisette (or “E-Man” ) is a Chicago film critic and creator of E-Man's Movie Reviews. He is Rotten Tomatoes approved, and a member of the Critics Choice Association, Hollywood Critics Association, and the African American Film Critics Association. Emmanuel is also the Director of the Chicago Indie Critics which seeks to highlight diversity in film criticism. Host: Ryanne and Jamie 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 on the Black Girl Nerds Podcast we chat with comedian Rell Battle and the cast of the new Apple TV+ series 'Slow Horses'. Segment 1: Rell co-stars alongside Craig Robinson as brothers who will do almost anything to achieve the American dream.  Rell will also be featured in Will Smith’s upcoming comedy stand-up series, 'This Joka' where a diverse group of comedians come together in Vegas to showcase their material. Host: Ryanne Segment 2: 'Slow Horses' follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 – Slough House. Oldman stars as Jackson Lamb, the brilliant but irascible leader of the spies who end up in Slough House due to their career-ending mistakes.  Featured in the interviews are: Olivia Cooke, Saskia Reeves, Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden. Host: Jeandra Music by: Shubzilla 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 advertisin

This week we interview actor Christine Horn of the F/X series 'Snowfall'. Christine Horn is an American actress who portrays Black Diamond on the FX series 'Snowfall'. She’s also known for her work on Broadway and as author of “Playing Small: The Actor’s Guide To Becoming A Booking Magnet.” 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're serving you an extra dose of our show!  We unpack the highlights and lowlights of the 2022 Oscars ceremony this past week.  This is an episode you do not want to miss! Host: Ryanne 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, Ryanne and Jamie break down their thoughts on the Warner Bros film 'The Batman'.  Currently playing in theaters the film offers a new take on the legendary Dark Knight. Host: Ryanne 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.

BGN interviews Tristen Norman, Director of Creative Insights for Getty Images.   There have been negatives perceptions of marginalized groups in media particularly women of color and the LGBTQ community.  Tristen is working with her team to "break the bias" of how women are depicted in media with her initiative over at Getty Images. Host: 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 interview actor Joseph Marcell and author Danielle Paige. Segment 1:  Joseph Marcell, best known for his role as Geoffrey in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.  He appeared in the sitcom for 6 six seasons.  He's been an actor for 50 years working in theater and he can currently be seen in his latest feature film 'The Exorcism of God'. Host: Jamie Segment 2: Danielle Paige Danielle Paige is the New York Times bestselling author of "#ZoeMG", the "Dorothy Must Die" series, the "Stealing Snow" series, the graphic novel "Mera: Tidebreaker", "The Ravens" series with Kass Morgan, and the upcoming Fairy Godmother book "The Wish of the Wicked".  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.