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Black & Published

Nikesha Elise Williams

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Black & Published brings you the journeys of writers, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds to discuss what it means to be a writer, dissect the writing process, and demystify the steps between concept and publication.
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The Inner Cities Podcast

Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

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Award-winning author and lawyer, Tochi Onyebuchi, and award-winning play/TV writer, A. Zell Williams, discuss the news, politics, and culture from the perspective of 2 black men to need to laugh to keep from screaming.
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Welcome to the Black Writer Therapy Podcast, a vibrant space for Black women writers to gather, sip tea, and explore the healing power of writing. Join us for candid conversations about the unique experiences and challenges Black authors face in an industry often centered on whiteness. This podcast celebrates the voices and stories of Black women through authentic discussions that foster healing, joy, and sisterhood. Whether you're an established author, an aspiring writer, or a reader who l ...
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Black and CULTivated

LaNisa Renee Frederick

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In the comedy podcast “Black and CULTivated”, actor/ writer LaNisa Renee Frederick interviews former Black and Brown cult members like herself as they spill the tea and kiki over surviving #cultlife.
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Written In Melanin

C. M. Lockhart

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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎
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Welcome to The Institute of Black Imagination hosted by artist, writer, and designer Dario Calmese. Each week we bring you conversations from The Pool of Black Genius: a collection of iconoclasts at the leading edge of cultural thought and innovation. We are here to inspire, engage, and to help you unleash your own imagination. Thank you for tuning in! Please don't forget to rate, comment, subscribe and SHARE with a friend (@blackimagination).
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This is the official Max companion podcast to And Just Like That... Each week, executive producer, writer and director Michael Patrick King is joined by the brilliant writers of the show including Elisa Zuritsky, Julie Rottenberg, Susan Fales-Hill, Samantha Irby, Lucas Froehlich, and Rachel Palmer. Together they will unpack each episode of the series and give exclusive behind the scenes details from personal stories that made their way into scripts to what was left on the writing room floor. ...
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‘A Literary Salon in Your Living Room’ There are lots of ways to arrive at being a writer. In Black Writers: After Hours we uncover the backstories, creative habits, and outlets of key Global Majority writers. Join Commonword's host and poet, Radhaika Kapur, who will meet with other poets, lyricists, fiction writers and spoken word artists, in a low-key vibe. Think small club in the early hours. Sharing anecdotes, extracts and writing prompts to encourage your creativity, this podcast is a m ...
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Once Upon A Film Industry

Steven Lloyd Bennett and Al Lopez

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Deep dive interviews on the life stories, mindsets, habits, and experiences of successful film industry professionals in order to inspire, educate and motivate the aspiring and/or working filmmaker. Hosted by veteran filmmaker Steven Lloyd Bennett and business development guru Alberto Lopez.
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Black Autonomy Podcast

Black Autonomy Federation

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The Black Autonomy Podcast is a series of discussions on anarchism and the relevance of its revolutionary ideals to the ongoing Black Liberation Movement. The show is hosted by JoNina Abron-Ervin and Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin, two veteran organizers, former Black Panther Party members and co-founders of the Black Autonomy Federation. The show is produced by a collaboration between writer William C. Anderson (@williamcson) and the Black Autonomy Federation. JoNina Abron-Ervin is a former editor o ...
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BLACK BOOKS LIVE!

Black Books Live!

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Black Books Live! seeks to address the dearth of audio material available from Black Authors. Hosts Jason Harris, Cher Jey and guests will read excerpts from a Black author's classic works. Links to the print and audio copies of the featured author will be included with each episode.
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Certified Forgotten

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Certified Forgotten is a weekly podcast with a focus on underseen horror films. Hosts Matthew Monagle (@mattmonagle) and Matt Donato (@DoNatoBomb) speak with creators, filmmakers, and critics about their lifelong relationships to the horror genre. Each episode also highlights another unique genre title with ten or fewer reviews on the aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. Previous guests include April Wolfe (screenwriter, Black Christmas); Tyler MacIntyre (writer-director, Tragedy Girls); Brad He ...
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No Tears For Black Girls

John Reedburg Media

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Tune in every Sunday as host Samantha Paul and acclaimed writer John Reedburg delve into the lesser-known true crime and missing persons cases involving black women. This podcast aims to expose the systemic issues that contribute to these cases being overlooked by the media. Stay informed by subscribing on your preferred podcast platform. Follow and like us on Facebook: @notearsforblackgirls
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LIVE film-focused podcast featuring in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and other members of the horror community. Takeover Tuesday aims to break down and discuss the various aspects of the filmmaking process while also diving into some of our favorite flicks. Hosted by Benner from Black Fawn Distribution.
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Crime Writers On...True Crime Review

Partners in Crime Media

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The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.' Show website: crimewriterson.com. Follow the show on X @crimewrit ...
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I Saw That Podcast

Thee DJ ShowTime

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Hello my name is Terrance Higgins also know as “Thee DJ ShowTime” from the south side of Chicago. I love TV & Film and I'm an inspiring filmmaker. I was also on the 24th season of CBS "Big Brother". I own Spilled Soul Productions a full service entertainment and film production company. Come in, get comfortable, like, subscribe to my YouTube channel (TheeDJShowTime) and let’s take a deep dive into TV & Film. Available on all platforms Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheeDJShowTime Lea ...
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Hear the incredible real stories behind the making of the biggest documentary series & films on Netflix. Host Rebecca Lavoie leads in-depth interviews with creators and subjects, exploring how these stories are produced & their impact, while uncovering new information. New episodes every Wednesday.
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In My Perfect Console, Simon Parkin, award-winning writer for the New Yorker and The Observer newspaper's video game critic invites a well-known guest from the worlds of gaming, film and television, music, comedy and more to pick the five video games they would like to immortalise on their very own fictional games machine. They discuss those five games in chronological order of release, interspersed with biographical chat about the guest’s life and career –– a lens that often leads to new an ...
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The Two Brandons

Brandon Thomas & Brandon Easton

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A pop culture conversation between writers Brandon Thomas (Excellence, Horizon, Noble, Miranda Mercury) and Brandon Easton (Transformers: War For Cybertron, Star Trek: Year Five, Vampire Hunter D: The Series)
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Black Greenwich Pensioners

Old Royal Naval College

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This series of podcasts explores themes and highlights from the exhibition Black Greenwich Pensioners (1 Oct 2020 - 21 Feb 2021) at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. In each episode, Claire Kirk (Head of Learning, Interpretation and Collections at the Old Royal Naval College), speaks to maritime historian and Black history expert, S.I. Martin, who curated the exhibition. Conversations delve into the research behind the display and what this research tells us about the lives of Black ma ...
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The literary diva of Diva's House is a writer/author and talk radio host. Our show will bring you all the literary news that's happening in our literary world and more. Whether serious, fun or indepth interviews we will have the news each week to keep authors,writers and literary heads informed. We will also from time to time bring you informative topics that we face in society. Check the show page for the latest dates and times for upcoming shows. As always keep it locked to Diva's House fo ...
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Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is a global biweekly platform where creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby interviews Black LGBTQIA citizens who share about their countries and professions. Guests include George M. Johnson, American Emmy-nominated and New York Times Bestselling author, Palmira Koukkari Mbenga, Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Netflix’s Young Royals, and Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-winning British docudrama The Black Cop. Hosted ...
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Need advice from some super smart women about your career, love life, or maybe what to do with all that rage you're feeling? Comedy writer Ashley Nicole Black (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) brings her popular DAME advice column, "Sip On This," to life, pulling in amazing guest co-hosts like Ijeoma Oluo, Samantha Bee, Rebecca Traister and more to answer listeners' questions.
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EWA Radio

Education Writers Association

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EWA, the professional organization dedicated to improving the quality and quantity of education coverage in the media, hosts regular interviews and panel discussions with journalists and education professionals.
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Starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe: when a Black writer goes missing, a white podcast host with a savior complex takes up the cause of finding her—and collides with a coven of influencers she suspects are responsible. After a summer in Westchester soaking up how the other half lives with her rich, white boyfriend, Jenna Clayton has vanished without a trace. The only clue: a set of voice memos detailing an investigation into a group of influencers she suspected were using magic ...
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Black Folx

Starburns Audio

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“Black Folx” is a weekly conversational podcast where actor, writer, activist Brandon Kyle Goodman has one-on-one conversations with different Black folx of various identities about their life experiences and how being Black has shaped them.
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The Reader of Black Genius podcast is a monthly show, hosted by Derrick A. Young, Co-Owner and founder of MahoganyBooks, where we explore the transformative power of literature in our personal journeys. In each episode of the podcast, Derrick interviews inspiring writers, entrepreneurs, artists, and cultural influencers. He aims to discover their origin story and highlight the books they’ve read by Black authors that have shaped them in their thinking and lives.
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The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, A ...
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Black Girl Nerds

Black Girl Nerds

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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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In 2020 Marcia Ore came across an article written by Paula Akan from 2019 titled 'How The Stories of Black Women in the UK Are Being Reclaimed'. The quote from Jade Bentil, a Black feminist historian and writer stood out. “Black women’s historical narratives are either rendered completely visible under the gaze of whiteness, or an extremely sanitised version that flattens the complexities of our lives is authored by non-black gatekeepers, both within and outside the academy.” Marcia then sta ...
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Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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Unclear and Present Danger

Jamelle Bouie and John Ganz

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New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and freelance writer John Ganz delve into the world of 90s post-Cold War thrillers with Unclear and Present Danger, a podcast that explores America in an age of transition to lone superpower, at once triumphant and unsure of its role in the world.
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Singer/songwriter Louise Golbey chats with the UK's most successful songwriters about their work and career. In association with The Ivors Academy and PRS for Music’s M Magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Amplify Project

Pauline Walker

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The Amplify Project is led by Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker. We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. Podcasts coming soon.
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What Is Black? Podcast

What Is Black? Podcast

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What Is Black? Podcast is a bi-weekly, Wednesday podcast where we attempt to define “Black art and artistry” with a bunch of dope Black creatives, whilst defying the myth of a Black monolith.
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Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder, a sketch comedy series with Free the People. Lou is a FAIR-in-the Arts fellow, on the advisory board of Heresy Press, and hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast. During my ...
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Summary In this enlightening conversation, Desiree Moodie shares her journey as a writer and mother, exploring the complexities of parenting, the impact of social media, and the importance of self-care. The discussion delves into Desiree's upcoming book, which tackles themes of motherhood and identity, as well as her personal experiences with heali…
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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard; Sunday 5/11/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM guest was Attorney, Freelance Writer, Founder of Community Movement Builders, Kamau Franklin. Bro. Kamau showcased for the listeners the Black Radical Organizing Conference, featuring speakers, panelists, and strategy sessions from involved activists in th…
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In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome writer Leon Chills, of the Lionsgate film Shadow Force. In Shadow Force, Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy) were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go undergrou…
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On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched Executive Power, an obscure made-for-TV movie directed by David Corley and starring Craig Sheffer as Nick Seger, a Secret Service agent who gets entangled in a web of political intrigue and moral compromise after he assists the president in a deadly cover-up. There is no…
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In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome pet loss grief counselor to the stars, Beth Bigler. Before becoming a certified grief counselor and pet loss specialist, Beth was a writer and producer for film, TV, and theater. Her work now includes private sessions, media appearances, and collaborations with veterinarians, pet br…
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The Netflix series American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden takes us inside the search for the wanted terrorist. We hear from the analysts who culled through the intelligence, the warriors on the ground, and the leaders who called the shots. It guides us through the near misses of Bin Laden’s capture, right up to the zero dark thirty raid that ended his r…
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At a maximum security prison in Licking, MO, a select group of inmates take part in a restorative justice program in which they make quilts for foster children. The incarcerated men work in a special sewing room, using donated material to make the intricate, customized blankets. In this quiet setting, the men support each other as they craft quilts…
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Our guest for this episode is a gold certified, grammy nominated songwriter, producer and pianist who has recorded, produced and written with artists such as JP Cooper, Stormzy, Andreya Triana, Yola, TOBi, Layla Hathaway, Mousse T, and Cherri V to name a few. As one of the most in demand keyboard players in the country she has toured the world play…
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Episode Overview: In this milestone 100th episode of the Institute of Black Imagination podcast, we sit down with the incomparable Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson—marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and visionary climate futurist. Co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab, The All We Can Save Project, and co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet, Dr. Jo…
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"In this episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul confronts the stark reality of how missing Black women are often overlooked in America’s media and criminal justice systems. Marking the debut of the new song “Invisible Woman” from the upcoming novella The Price of Silence by J.C. Reedburg, we revisit the 2018 disappearance of 26-yea…
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Before 2023's masterfully wicked When Evil Lurks, Argentine filmmaker Demián Rugna terrified horror audiences with ... well, Terrified. We're joined on the podcast by composer, DJ, and longtime horror advocate Dorina — known to her followers as "DJ Bruja" — to discuss the film that came before Rugna's When Evil Lurks. Dorina channels her Mexican ro…
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Simon is joined by Glenn Moore for today's Game Club episode discussing the game we've been playing throughout May, former guest of the show Lucas Pope's Return of the Obra Dinn. Throughout the month, Glenn, Simon, and many of you, the listeners, have been playing through the modern classic puzzle game, as chosen by comedy writer Joel Morris on his…
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Writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King kicks off season 3 alongside executive producers Elisa Zuritsky and Julie Rottenberg, and co-executive producer Samantha Irby. Together, they debate the big question: what on earth has Carrie agreed to with Aidan? They also delve into the return of single Miranda, Seema's failed-yet-fier…
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️ New Episode of Black Talk Radio News: "UnitedHealth Lawsuit Exposes the Cruelty of For-Profit Healthcare" Hosted by Scotty Reid | Black Talk Media Project In this episode, Scotty Reid breaks down the latest class action lawsuit filed by investors against UnitedHealth Group—the largest health insurer in the U.S.—and exposes the deeper issue that c…
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Seven years after his release, former juvenile lifer David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez is thriving as an inmate advocate and emerging podcaster. But despite his successes, he struggles with his new reality of supervised freedom and time lost in prison. Journalist Maria Hinojosa also attempts to balance her often-fraught relationship with a longtime frien…
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The Netflix documentary film A Deadly American Marriage looks at the killing of Jason Corbett, a case that reverberated on both sides of the Atlantic. Featuring intimate interviews with both Molly & Tom Martens and Jack & Sarah Corbett, the film searches for the truth - not just of what happened, but why. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, …
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Are you the kind of person who questions everything? Do you crave the stories that exist on the edges of reality—the ones that challenge what we think we know? If so, get yourself a cold one and pull up a stool. In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we're joined by Dr. Jeff Meldrum, a renowned anthropologist, author, and leading expert on Sa…
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American Rapper and Songwriter, LYRICALMAR, is a Washington, DC native whose love of luxury takes him beyond the realm of hip-hop to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with music style icons like Janet Jackson, Grace Jones, and Lil Nas X. His latest EP is called MARCHIVES, and features the songs God’s Gift (My Turn) and On A Roll. His 2020 debut album, Beg…
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In this episode, Scotty Reid exposes how food is being used as a weapon in Gaza and traces the roots of this strategy to U.S. policy under Henry Kissinger. A powerful look at starvation as a tool of war—and America's role in it.#GazaGenocide #FoodAsWeapon #HenryKissinger #USForeignPolicy #WarCrimes #BlackTalkRadio #Realpolitik #EndTheFamine #Ceasef…
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When a zombie filmmaker makes you laugh so hard you forget you're talking about death and destruction, you know you're in for something special. On today’s episode, we welcome Marc V. Price, a fiercely independent British filmmaker whose claim to fame is making a cult zombie feature called Colin for just £45. That alone should make you lean in. But…
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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Cher Terais, author of the wanderlust romance novel, Tempest in Tulum. In crafting her novels, Cher says while her settings may be exotic and lush for love, what the characters go through will always be grounded in reality. In our conversation she explains why she was never a fan of Prince Charmin…
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Bennett Foddy is a game designer, moral philosopher, and musician best known for creating challenging games that explore frustration, perseverance, and the nature of play. Originally from Australia, he played bass for the electronic group Cut Copy, then in 2008 came to global recognition with QWOP, a slapstick track-and-field simulation that became…
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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 5/25/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guests was Afro-descendant Nation Ambassador, Dr. Tauheedah Sabree, and Black Panther Movement Senior Coordinator of Pan-Afrikan Affairs, Elder Mmoja Ajabu. Dr. Sabree updated us on the Afro-descendant Nation, the Sixth Region, which includes us in th…
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As we wrap Season 1 of Black and CULTivated, I sit down with two of my childhood friends Jen and Genise — whom I grew up with in the Worldwide Church of God. 👀✨ In this episode, you’ll hear a little more about my story and how the three of us slowly realized… yeah, we were 1000% raised in a cult. 😅 It’s a straight up kiki — full of laughs and those…
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Jason Corbett was the widowed father of two young children when he began a relationship with his American au pair, Molly Martens. They moved from Ireland to North Carolina to start a new life. But it came to a violent end after Molly and her father killed Jason with a baseball bat and a brick, claiming self-defense. As authorities charged the pair …
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In this episode of “No Tears For Black Girls,” we take you to 553 Sheldon Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan—a mustard-yellow house built in 1903 whose creaking floors and weathered walls have borne witness to generations of family stories. Nestled in the city’s South East Community, an area marked by both steadfast home ownership and stubbornly h…
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You couldn't find two different breeds of horror fans than Certified Forgotten hosts Matt Donato and Matt Monagle. So, how did they end up giving Final Destination Bloodlines the same score? In this week's Uncertified episode, the Matts talk about their vastly different experiences with the Final Destination franchise and how that informed their Bl…
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Derrick Young and Anthony T. Browder engage in a profound conversation that navigates the intersections of history, education, and identity. Browder, a self-taught cultural historian, shares insights from his 35-year journey studying ancient Egypt, emphasizing the critical role that self-education plays in reclaiming African heritage. The discussio…
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Laura Pegram joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her multifaceted artistic career, the founding of Kweli Journal, and the importance of community and mentorship in the world of black literature. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:23 Meet Laura Pegram: Multihyphenate Artist 04:19 The Birth of Kweli Journal 08:48 Mentorship …
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Get ready to dive into the latest twists and turns of And Just Like That... with the people behind it all. Join writer, director, and executive producer Michael Patrick King as he breaks down the juicy details packed into every episode with the help of fellow writers Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, Susan Fales-Hill, and Samantha Irby. Plus, get t…
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In 2000, a group of career criminals known for their audacious heists gets recruited for what would be the biggest robbery in history. Lee Wenham and his crew draw up a plan to steal the world’s largest diamond on display for the public at London’s Millennium Dome. As the thieves work out how to thwart guards, vaults, and impregnable glass, an elit…
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In part two of our look at the Netflix documentary series Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story, we’ll talk about the investigation into the couple and the quest to get them to turn on each other and give up their secrets. Plus, for the first time, we’ll hear from the sister of Alison Chambers to talk about who she was and how her loss affecte…
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What is it about darkness that intrigues us, even beckons us? Join us as we speculate on the darkness, delve into the darkness, and laugh in the face of fear. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “horror!” Sponsors… Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Jackon’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/…
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Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r I always have fun talking with my friend Larry Sharpe of The Sharpe Way. On this episode, I come to him for advice on how to get my child to put/keep his pants on and insights into how bad New York really is, who’s behind the migrant crisis …
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The world is far more peculiar than most of us dare to admit. Somewhere between a demolition derby and a wrestling ring, between the crackle of VHS tapes and the shriek of late-night public access, lies a man who has turned mayhem into meaning. On today’s episode, we welcome the unparalleled and unfiltered Mad Man Pondo, a professional wrestler and…
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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Hana Baba the storyteller on the new podcast Folk Tales from Sudan. The first season will feature 10 stories Hana grew up hearing from her uncle, but was uncertain if she should or could step into his role behind the mic. A radio journalist by trade, Hana fell in love with voice, how it could emot…
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Tomm Hulett is a game designer and director who has spent his career championing bold, narrative-driven experiences. While at Konami, he worked on multiple Silent Hill titles, including Book of Memories, a critically acclaimed reimagining of the franchise. On the internet, however, his name became linked with the struggles of later Silent Hill game…
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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 5/18/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST), guests was Activist, Founder of ‘Clear the Airwaves Project, Kwabena Rasuli, Activist, Educator, and Radio Host on WURD in Philadelphia, Brother Shomari. Drill Music and Violet video games and their negative effects on the minds of Black youth, as we…
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We’re making up for lost time and blessing your feed with TWO episodes today! 🎉 In this one, I sit down with Hersal Pickett — a former member of my old church (but not my congregation) — who opens up about his time in the doomsday cult, the Worldwide Church of God. Like Pam in the last episode, Hersal caught on early that something wasn’t adding up…
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Only 3 more episodes left in Season 1 of Black and CULTivated. And the final eps are diving headfirst into my own cult, The Worldwide Church of God. ⛪️🚩 First up, Ms. Pam Redd, a brilliant educator and musician who attended WWCG from age 5 to adulthood. And chile, the stories she drops… 😳🔥 From meeting the church's leader Herbert W Armstrong and li…
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