Best Black Nerd Radio Podcasts (2025)

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LinkedOn, Stop The Steel, Fowl Balls, Smokey Mountin', Q-Tipping, Diamond Life, Fish Stew 2:49:48

26m ago2:49:48

2:49:48

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Legend of Bagger Alan, Scott Stapp Calls, Testicle Salad, Rounds Robin, Alanniversary, Iffy Lube 2:54:34

5h ago2:54:34

2:54:34

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Nerd Thug Radio Curious Conversation with Pat Shand 1:11:01

1d ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Another Curious Conversation, this time featuring Kickstarter Super Creator Pat Shand publisher and co-creator of comic book smash hits Private Dance and The Escort. These Curious Conversations are long form, in depth conversations between Cory DLG and various people of various industries and life styles where they discuss how those industries work…

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Turn The TV Off 1:10:13

9h ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Dissecting the week with discussions about how to make an impact and managing what you feed your mind.By Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado

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Dad Boys, BillyBeth, Brown Glop, The Crone, KY Jealous, Mom Dom, Vanilla Beaver, What Did We Learn? 3:19:48

11h ago3:19:48

3:19:48

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Fight Thong, Porny Adams, Strip Stake, Rodeo & Radio, Hudson Rally, Bowl Yeller, Wes Is More, Ash Dazzle 3:02:55

1d ago3:02:55

3:02:55

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Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris on THE Three Shoes, Alchemy and Weeding out Baddies, ep. 308 57:54

2d ago57:54

57:54

Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris talk to Lizzie and Cindy for Basic Folk on-board the Cayamo cruise in front of a live audience. We get down to business in addressing NICE things by asking Mary what kind of shoes she's wearing – as she has a reputation for enjoying the good stuff, especially on her feet. After that, we asked and Jaimee Harris enthus…

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The Sickness, Head Games, Barenaked Coke, Christie Brinkley, Dead Wiener, Hot Sprung, Benny Elbows, Jacko llama 2:44:28

2d ago2:44:28

2:44:28

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House Float, Casinope, Goodbye Jiggly, Rock Hall 2025, Pecker Problems, Burny Sanders, RIPope, Hanky Spanky 2:48:33

5d ago2:48:33

2:48:33

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Penance Pals, Cash Wednesday, Pud Patrol, A.I. FM, Foreigner Affairs, Risky Biscuits 2:54:26

4d ago2:54:26

2:54:26

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It Ain't For The Internet 1:27:32

5d ago1:27:32

1:27:32

Whiskey-leaked again, Pam's purse got snatched, Shannon got sued..... and in case you didn't know-- everything ain't for the internet!By Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado

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SOME OF THE ALAN COX SHOW 4/25 2:55:32

10d ago2:55:32

2:55:32

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From Sinners to NFL Draft 4/25/25 56:20

11d ago56:20

56:20

Cory and Nico talk Sinners and Accountant 2 while watching part of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. From Aaron Rodgers to 1st round shockers this episode has it all. Be sure to put your favorite draft pick from the first round in the comments.

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SOME OF THE ALAN COX SHOW 4/24 3:03:56

11d ago3:03:56

3:03:56

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Susan Werner on Defining Hard Work, Paid Vacations, and Relaxing as Indie Musician, ep. 307 46:29

9d ago46:29

46:29

The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a "paid vacation." Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance be…

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SOME OF THE ALAN COX SHOW 4/23 3:01:27

12d ago3:01:27

3:01:27

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SOME OF THE ALAN COX SHOW 4/22 2:45:07

13d ago2:45:07

2:45:07

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SOME OF THE ALAN COX SHOW 4/21 2:47:17

13d ago2:47:17

2:47:17

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Nerd Thug Radio Curious Conversation with Charlie Stickney 1:11:15

15d ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Another Curious Conversation, this time featuring Kickstarter Mega Star Charlie Stickney writer and co-creator of comic book smash hits White Ash and The Game. These Curious Conversations are long form, in depth conversations between Cory DLG and various people of various industries and life styles where they discuss how those industries work.…

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Katie Rose Hejtmanek, "The Cult of CrossFit: Christianity and the American Exercise Phenomenon" (NYU Press, 2025) 1:08:28

16d ago1:08:28

1:08:28

CrossFit in the United States has become increasingly popular, around which a fascinating culture has developed which shapes everyday life for the people devoted to it. CrossFit claims to be many things: a business, a brand, a tremendously difficult fitness regimen, a community, a way to gain salvation, and a method to survive the apocalypse. In Th…

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Jonathan D. Cohen, "Losing Big: America's Dangerous Sports Gambling Boom" (Columbia Global Reports, 2025) 59:01

16d ago59:01

59:01

In 2018, the United States Supreme Court opened the floodgates for states to legalize betting on sports. Eager for revenue, almost forty states have done so. The result is the explosive growth of an industry dominated by companies like FanDuel and DraftKings. One out of every five American adults gambled on sports in 2023, amounting to $121 billion…

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Money Pit, Lowe Blow, First Shift, Vomit Comet, White Rap Rushmore, Campus Shooting, What Did We Learn? 2:35:36

15d ago2:35:36

2:35:36

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Nicos Bad, Amish Good 4/18/25 1:01:53

18d ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Cory and Nico triumphantly return to podcasting. Checkout their takes on everything from roving bands of Amish doing good deeds across North Carolina to how many drinks we have at dinner. Be sure to put your favorite Easter Treat in the comments, they'll tell you if you're wrong.

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Jon Muq: Uganda, Cruise Ship Food and His Googly-Eyed Guitar, ep. 306 34:55

16d ago34:55

34:55

Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Austin, Texas home-base has been unconventional. Onboard the Cayamo cruise earlier this year, we talked to Jon about his childhood experiences, including fetching water with friends and "We Are the World,"…

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Hide Receiver, The Wait, Wink Different, AstroNot, Nick Kostis, Sensei Anything, Moist Flamingo 2:43:39

19d ago2:43:39

2:43:39

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Bench Warranted, Titanic Nerd, Bone Jones, Vulva Death, Promenade, Hairy Cruise, Kum Correct 2:54:16

18d ago2:54:16

2:54:16

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Mow Problems, Gargle-Bargle, Nazi Boner, Dan Fans, Lotus Grill, Dire Warning 2:52:44

21d ago2:52:44

2:52:44

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Nerd Thug Radio Curious Conversations w/ award winning author Austin Grossman 1:02:08

22d ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Nerd Thug Radio returns with an awesome conversation with award winning author Austin Grossman who wrote fan favorite novel "Soon I Will be Invincible" and talks about his newest novel "Fight Me!". These Curious Conversations are long form, in depth conversations between Cory DLG and various people of various industries and life styles where they d…

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BBL Smizzies 1:35:22

24d ago1:35:22

1:35:22

Interesting week we've had-- Keke cut Jonathan's interview, Republicans limit voter qualifications and Federal Judge jurisdiction and y'all are harassing some woman on the internet because she spoke badly about her own BBL. Strange times in 2025.By Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado

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Maurice Jackson, "Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience: How Black Washingtonians Used Music and Sports in the Fight for Equality" (Georgetown UP, 2025) 57:35

25d ago57:35

57:35

In the Nation's Capital, music and sports have played a central role in the lives of African Americans, often serving as a barometer of social conflict and social progress―for sports clubs and ball games, jam sessions and concerts, offered entertainment, enlightenment, and encouragement. At times, they have also offered a means of escape from the h…

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D Train, Mick's Stick, First Sports Broadcast, Cock, Pig & Goat, Document Signing, Cheese Or Font, What Did We Learn? 2:18:49

24d ago2:18:49

2:18:49

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Black Wheel, Laundry Wars, Monkey News, Glizzy McGuire, Zoltan Kaszas, Moon Poop, Staind Class 2:54:42

25d ago2:54:42

2:54:42

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Christian Sheppard, "The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball: Lessons for Life from Homer's Odyssey to the World Series" (Greenleaf, 2025) 1:01:28

26d ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Who are you, how are you supposed to live, and what about happiness? Answers to age-old questions are offered in classic myths about heroes, gods, and monsters, and at the ballgame. In The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball (Greenleaf, 2025), author Christian Sheppard interweaves Homer’s epics with glorious stories from the green fields of America’s pastim…

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Ani DiFranco & Carsie Blanton: Menopause, The Wild Child, and Naps to fight Capitalism, ep. 305 43:44

23d ago43:44

43:44

Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show 'H…

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Finger Likes, Iris Eyes, Bugger Off, Burial Plotz, Side Peace, G&T, Dry Dick 2:46:41

26d ago2:46:41

2:46:41

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Mindcrap, Player None, Big Mozz, Black Monday, Ed Helms, Beaver Chili, Rob's Benefit, Succulent Chinese Meal 2:52:12

28d ago2:52:12

2:52:12

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Tariff-ickly Tanked 1:41:49

1M ago1:41:49

1:41:49

This week we SALUTE Senator Booker for his 25 hour long speech, while simultaneously witnessing the Trump tariffs tanking the market. And on 'Real Talk', we're discussing WHY we can't be the face of this 'Hands Off' country-wide protest.By Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado

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Cilantrope, Dawg Gone, Flesh Cathedral, Butt Anyway, Don Jamieson, Juggalabia, What Did We Learn? 2:57:25

1M ago2:57:25

2:57:25

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Empty Sack, Lobsternado, Photo Bum, Unsolicited Whack, Sever After, Swing Stop, Point Taken 2:56:32

1M ago2:56:32

2:56:32

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Loudon Wainwright III: Oversharing, Family Ties, and Musical Legacy, ep. 304 46:20

1M ago46:20

46:20

The legendary Loudon Wainwright III, whose career has spanned over five decades, is known for his deeply personal songwriting and sharp wit – and oversharing. The patriarch of the Wainwright folk dynasty (which includes Rufus, Martha, their late mother Kate McGarrigle, as well as Lucy and her mother Suzzy Roche), Loudon reflects on the balance betw…

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Sardine Jones, Val Kilmer Dies, Short Wiener KIngs, Bill Squire, Bagpipe Mystery, Tongue Record, Gene Simmons Calls 3:00:09

1M ago3:00:09

3:00:09

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Flush Judgment, Left For Red, Capt. Cooker, Grave Whacks, Ham Devil, Nature Calls 2:57:30

1M ago2:57:30

2:57:30

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Jason Cannon, "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovery and Billy Williams" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025) 1:07:24

1M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Professional baseball has featured a bevy of superstars over the past century and a half, but only a few of them have impacted their sport and cities as deeply as Willie McCovey and Billy Williams. Born just a handful of miles apart in 1938, they grew up in and around one of the sport’s true cradles, Mobile, Alabama, on their way to producing two i…

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Store Bought, Nutz Allergy, Lazy Eye, NFL GPT, Clown Down, Peecycling, DP Fun 2:55:11

1M ago2:55:11

2:55:11

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D. D. Miller, "Eight-wheeled Freedom: The Derby Nerd's Short History of Flat Track Roller Derby" (Wolsak and Wynn, 2016) 1:04:17

1M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

NBN host Hollay Ghadery chats with author D. D. Miller about the fascinating sport of roller derby. As the Derby Nerd, Miller covered roller derby since 2009, travelling to games across Canada and the United States, including two world championships, reporting back to an ever-growing audience the details of the sport. In this entertaining and thoro…