The Zesty Podcast

Founder and CEO Brandon C. Smith and Co-Founder Ronald Hinton discuss ueer filmmaking, representation, community, and the vision behind Queer Voices NYC Film Festival. Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Produced by: A P O L L O Composed by: Nickalaus Jackson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

Taka gets together with producer Rose Marina Boubion to look back on making the podcast this season. They reminisce even more on the regional R’n’B that ruled their youth before going mainstream, and look forward to Season 2 in 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thezestypodcast.substack.com

A new cyberpunk crime drama set on the far-off planet Gaia follows cartel members Shion Juarez and Leon Estevez, millennia after humanity left Old Earth behind. Co-author AJ Lynch talks about creating Gunsmoke Icarus , how the world of Gaia took shape, and what drives its characters. Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: Rose Marina Boubion Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Pr...

Sex educator Liz Smith talks about their experiences with sex ed growing up, why inclusive sex ed is crucial to providing care, and what they look for in intimate and fulfilling relationships of all kinds. Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: Rose Marina Boubion Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Produced by: A P O L L O Composed by: Nickalaus Jackson This is a public episode....

Louisiana Creole journalist and activist Quinn Foster talks about weaving culture, social justice, and history into their work, from documenting community members' efforts to their latest contribution to the Hands of Heritage: A Collaboration Book . Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: Rose Marina Boubion Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Produced by: A P O L L O Composed by:...

Don’t worry— we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thezestypodcast.substack.com

Brooklyn-based poet, actor, and director Karl Michael Iglesias reflects on the one-year anniversary of his poetry collection, The Bounce . He talks about growing up in Milwaukee and building a career in the arts. Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: Rose Marina Boubion Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Produced by: A P O L L O Composed by: Nickalaus Jackson This is a public e...

TV connoisseur Jacoby Hardy shares what’s worth watching this season, from “Bel-Air” to “Reasonable Doubt” and “Damascus,” while breaking down storytelling, innovation, and the shows pushing television forward.' Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: Rose Marina Boubion Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Produced by: A P O L L O Composed by: Nickalaus Jackson This is a public ep...

Lakyn Carlton, “The Ethical Stylist,” talks about the 2000s fashion of her youth, the impact of social media on how we shop for clothes, and how to stay above it all while staying true to your style. Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: Rose Marina Boubion Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Produced by: A P O L L O Composed by: Nickalaus Jackson This is a public episode. If yo...

Graphic novelist Miranda Mundt talks about MUTED , their hit coming-of-age Webtoon about a young witch in the Louisiana swamps. Volume 2 publishes Oct. 14. Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: Rose Marina Boubion Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Produced by: A P O L L O Composed by: Nickalaus Jackson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

The Zesty Podcast host L. Malik “Taka” Anderson sits down with producer R ose Marina Boubion to talk nicknames, chosen family, life in New York City, and how becoming and confidence shape the spirit behind The Zesty Podcast. Credits Hosted by: L. Malik “Taka” Anderson Produced by: Rose Marina Boubion Theme: Shake Sum’n (Epidemic Sound) Produced by: A P O L L O Composed by: Nickalaus Jackson This i...

A little more life. Hosted by L. Malik “Taka” Anderson, this podcast is a chat for tastemakers, creatives, and culture shifters to vibe out. Eavesdrop while we talk art, style, wellness, pop culture, and what’s really going on— from the perspective of a zesty zillennial creative with something to say. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...