Black Pod Class

We had the honor of interviewing the fabulous Taz & MaRah from the amazing true crime podcast Sistas Who Kill . We learned about their production process, the show's amazing impact on the true crime genre and their journey into becoming podcasters. Enjoy!

In this captivating podcast episode, Zainat and Sierra, students of the Black Podclass, engage in an enlightening conversation with one of the hosts of the “Black Girl Charmed” podcast. Hosted by Peggy ‘Max’ Olson, a Trinidadian American, alongside her best friend Jonelle, the podcast delves into the nostalgic allure of the early 2000s hit "Charmed." Join the discussion as Zainat and Sie...

In this episode, we explore the unique perspectives and insights offered by two remarkable hosts: Sadhana Jackson and Joseph Vivens of "First Off" and Joseph Vivens of "Wizarding Black Lit." Hosted by Inayat Jain, this podcast interview aims to highlight the significance of Black representation in media and entertainment through the lens of podcasting. Sadhana Jackson and Josep...

The Black Podclass is joined by hosts Shay Payne and Briea Parks! In this episode, Shay and Briea, both accomplished black women in the nursing profession, share their insights and experiences working in the high-stakes environment of the Labor and Delivery Unit. Shay Payne brings her expertise as a seasoned labor and delivery nurse, with a passion for maternal health and patient advocacy. Briea P...

On this episode of the Black PodClass, Lily, Eric, and Andrew interviewed Corey Gumbs. Gumbs is an entrepreneur and podcast development strategist. He is the founder of the Black Podcasters Association, and owns Black Label Media. Episode Summary: This podcast episode covered plenty of topics relating to the struggles of podcasting and how to make the small changes to see big results. The episode’...

Podcaster Bio: Dr. Reighan Gillam is a professor, podcaster, and author. Gillam holds a BA in Anthropology and Afro-American and African Studies from the University of Virginia, and a PhD from Cornell University. She has previously taught as an assistant professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern California and now at Dartmouth College. Her work delves into the intersection of racial...

Have you ever wondered or told your best friend “We should start a podcast”? In this week’s episode, long-time best friends Franchesca Ramsey and De’Lon Grant of the “Lemme Fix It” podcast spill the secret to hosting a podcast with your best friend—without it resulting in a falling out—while still juggling a personal life, self-care, multiple hobbies and jobs, and mental health. Ramsey and Grant a...

In today’s episode, we have the honor of interviewing Nikesha Williams, host of Black & Published Podcast. Her podcast is one that delves into the journey of writers, poets and storytellers as they reflect on their writings and give insight into what the process looks like under the literature umbrella. Her platform is a source to amplify narrators who she feels are underrepresented, and she s...

M. Foss, better known as the TV Doctor, joins us to tell us all about herself and her podcast, The TV Doctor. TV critic by nature and nurture, works to “prescribe” us the very best show or episode to help us when we’re in need. With episodes ranging from prescribing tv treatments to healing homesickness, PTSD, and even iron deficiency. We asked many questions to M. Foss about her journey to becomi...

On this episode, David and Dylan interviewed Leslie and Lynne Streeter. Leslie and Lynn are co-hosts of the “Fine Beats and Cheeses'' podcast. They are sisters from Baltimore, Maryland with a passion and fascination for pop culture. Leslie is a University of Maryland graduate who now works as a columnist for the Baltimore Banner. Leslie is also the author of “Black Widow”, a story about he...

Join the class discussion with this week’s episode of the Black Podclass with Candace Boyd Simmons of the “Black Girls Eating” podcast and Odochi Ibe and Maurice Licorish of “Black & Snerdy” podcast! Candace Boyd Simmons is a journalist, editor, host, digital consultant and co-host of the Black Girls Eating podcast. The podcast’s focus is to talk, educate, and advocate for justice, Black Girl...

Tune in to this week’s episode of the Black Podclass with our featured guests: Malliron Hodge Host of Baddies with Business p odcast and Krystal Hill, an audio producer and editor. Hodge is an entrepreneur and liberatory design thinking coach. She has a passion for collaborating and supporting Black women and listening to their stories. Hill advocates for helping historically underrepresented comm...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Deena McKay, founder and host of the Black Tech Unplugged podcast. This podcast highlights Black individuals who innovate and work in the tech industry. Deena started the podcast to provide representation for Black people in the tech industry, as well as to share tips and advice for those who are interested in getting into the industry. During o...

Show notes: Our first guest is Bethany Hawkins. CEO & Founder of "Crackers In Soup, LLC" Bethany Hawkins (she/her), a seasoned professional with over 18 years of corporate experience, serves as the CEO and Founder of Crackers In Soup, LLC. As a Black woman who understands the challenges of not being heard, Bethany's mission is to amplify historically underrepresented voices throu...

The Black Podcast is joined by Kelechi Okafor, Sequoia Holmes, and Dr. Rianna Walcott. In this episode, The Black Podcast discussed Black language. We played a word association game to compare Black British vs. African American slang particularly used in California, the DMV, and Baltimore. We looked at similarities and contrasted different ways we use slang in different regions. Then we talk about...

Tune in to this Black Podclass episode with Scarlet Estelle! Scarlet Estelle Hernandez is a passionate Fall Out Boy enthusiast and respected figure in the music industry. With extensive experience working with global production companies, Scarlet brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the industry to her role as host of "Sugar We're Going In." The podcas...

The Black Podclass is joined by the influential hosts Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden! The two host the remarkable NPR podcast, “Louder Than A Riot,” which discusses Black culture through the lenses of the hip hop genre. Louder Than A Riot has made important strives for the podcast industry by being NPR's first narrative podcast series. Carmichael is a music journalist who currently covers...

Join the Black PodClass as we explore Anuli Akanegbu’s BLK IRL Podcast! The BLK IRL podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the complexities of Black creative work and Black contemporary life through research and conversational interviews with Black artists, content creators, scholars, entrepreneurs, activists, marketing experts, and cultural critics. Anuli is a qualitative researcher, indepe...

In this Episode on The Black Podclass we had guest speaker, Arionne Nettles. She is a lecturer and director of audio journalism programming at Northwestern University's Medill School. She is a culture reporter who has contributed to outlets such as the New York Times Opinion, Chicago PBS station WTTW, and NPR affiliate WBEZ. She is also the host of the HBCU history podcast  Bragging Rights  an...

Welcome back to season 2 of the Black PodClass! Our first guest speakers include: Dr. Monica Cox (host of “Stop Playing Diversity” podcast), Dr. Monica Wisdom (host of “Black Women Amplified” podcast) and L’Oreal Thompson Payton (host of “LT in the City” podcast). These wonderful women spoke about their experiences navigating the world of podcasting as Black women and the importance of Black cultu...

This podcast highlights the experiences of a black student-athlete on a college basketball team. The guest, Ben Murphy, shares how his father's NBA career inspired him to play sports and how his mother encouraged him to participate in multiple sports throughout his childhood. He shares that he works hard to maintain his academic responsibilities alongside of his athletic commitment. He is prou...

On today’s episode, I had the chance to interview my father Michael White, on his experiences living in Baltimore city. We talked about his personal childhood, and whether outside factors, such as the Baltimore Riots of 1968 and the process of redlining, affected his upbringing and the people he surrounded himself with. He put an emphasis on the importance of being active while avoiding drugs and...

My name is Brenny Rodriguez and in my one and only episode, I talk about the correlation between breed-specific legislation and racism. In this episode, I also have my friend Diana who is the owner of a pitbull named Canelo. I asked Diana some questions regarding her experience as a pitbull owner and her opinion of pitbulls overall. Breed-specific legislation refers to rules, policies, or laws tha...

Host: Welcome to my podcast, "Breaking Barriers: Embracing Vulnerability in Athletics," where we delve into the significance of acknowledging vulnerability and seeking support for mental well-being, particularly within the context of Black individuals and women in sports. I'm your host Ariana Wright, and today we're joined by a very special guest, Nyla Cherry, a fellow track athl...

Kimberle Crenshaw is a pioneer in the study of race field and is often referred to as the “Mother of Intersectionality”. Her research largely explores how identities merge and create different marginalization which affects these intersected individuals in complex ways (Crenshaw, 1991). Race, gender, class, and sexual orientation are the primarily discussed identities Crenshaw studied. By coining t...