Black Girl Nerds

BGN sits down with recording artist TeaMarrr featured on season 4 of HBO's Insecure soundtrack. Shaking up pop, hip-hop, R&B, and more with a sharp sense of humor — and even sharper mic skills — TeaMarrr emerged in 2016 and quickly earned more than 4 million worldwide streams and high profile media attention spanning Flaunt and NPR to Ones To Watch and Consequence of Sound, to name but a few....

Actor Stephan James reprises his role as Walter Cruz in season 2 of the critically acclaimed podcast-turned-TV series 'Homecoming'.  In this season, James co-stars with Janelle Monáe. Walter who is trying to build a new life following the traumas of war and the Homecoming Initiative, begins to realize that there’s an even more insidious version of the program underway – if only he can remember.  H...

This week's episode of the BGNPodcast, Ryanne brings to you another comic book superheroine highlighting Monet St. Croix. If you're new to this character or want to take a trip down memory lane to hear about your fave then tune into this geeky comic book episode! Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

In this week's episode of the BGNPodcast, we recap episodes 1-3 of the hit HBO series 'Insecure' starring Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell and more! We're excited to breakdown (in our own style of course) each episode, and how season 4 is pacing out so far.  Music by Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Author Yasmine Charles chats about her new book "Shut up and Look Cute Diary of a Homeless Soul". It is all about overcoming adversity: homelessness, abandonment, abuse, career change. In the wake of what is happening all around us, we need to hear and read an inspiring story like Yasmine's right now. Host: Ryanne and Jamie Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus Hosted by Simplecast,...

In this week's episode of the BGNPodcast Jamie, Ryanne and Angelica get together and discuss the nation's current pandemic crisis and how each has dealt with it personally in their own lives.  Music: 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 the BGNPodcast, Ryanne brings to you the best of DC comics by highlighting its superheroines Vixen and Bumblebee. She also provides insight on the latest news in comic book film movie release dates and much more! 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 o...

In this week's episode Ryanne interviews actor Jamie Hector and entrepreneur Jacquece Jennings. Segment 1: Jamie Hector, known for his iconic role of drug kingpin Marlo Stanfield (voted # 2 greatest villain of all time by Rolling Stone) on HBO’s critically-acclaimed series “THE WIRE,” is making a mark in the upcoming season of Amazon’s most popular and longest-running television series, “BOSCH.” s...

In this week's episode of the BGNPodcast, we speak with Hollywood creatives in entertainment. Our first segment begins with actor Leslie Odom Jr, best known from his work in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton'. He is currently promoting his latest film 'Only' available on-demand and released in theaters.  The second segment features filmmaker DeMane Davis who directed the last 2 episodes of the critic...

 Ryanne and Angelica are back for another episode of the BGN Podcast! While you're at home in self-quarantine, take a listen to our latest episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast. Many of you can relate what it is like to be a Black or a person of color in the workplace. From microaggressions to backstabbing co-workers and more the hosts of the BGN Podcast lay it all out in this week's episode! Ho...

Angelica and Ryanne are back with The Umbrella Academy Recap Show!  We're back on track a recap of season 1 of episode 3 "Extraordinary".  Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne 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.

Attention entrepreneurs! In this episode, BGN welcomes Latoya Drake, the founder of the Google News Initiative (GNI). Google wants to help diversify media so more voices are heard and are launching an application to help fund publishers to get their digital news organizations started. The $6M innovation challenge wants to hear your ideas!  Listen to this episode to get direct insight from the foun...

In this episode, we dive into our favorite movie genre! Romance flicks! Ryanne and Jamie break down a list of some of the best Black romance films of all time. From recent films like 'The Photograph' to classics like 'Love Jones'. 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...

In this special episode of the BGN Podcast, we breakdown our immersion experience during Daytona 500 with the team over at NASCAR. And geek out over some Black history facts about Black race car driver Wendell Scott. Hosts: Jamie, Ryanne 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 special episode of the BGN Podcast, we take a quick pause from our Umbrella Academy recaps and celebrate the season of love this Valentine's Day coming up on February 14th! Hosts Angelica, Ryanne and Leia share anecdotes of their dating experiences, best and worst dating apps and plans for the big day ahead. Whether you're single, with a special someone or planning a get together with girl...

In this episode BGN hosts Jamie, Angelica, and Ryanne make their Oscar predictions for Sunday night's episode of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.  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 2-part episode, Angelica and Ryanne first give you a recap of season 1 of episode 2 of the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy titled "Run Boy Run".  In our second segment, Ryanne goes solo and gives her breakdown of the 9th installment of the Fast and Furious franchise of the Universal Pictures film 'F9' that dropped this past week.  Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Mu...

We're taking a pause from 'Umbrella Academy' recaps and giving you a not one but TWO throwback interviews from illustrious actors Renee Elise Goldsberry and Meagan Good. Renee chats about her film 'Waves' where she plays a stepmother trying to hold her family together that is slowly tearing apart and Meagan stars and directs her first feature film 'If Not Now When?'  a drama which has made several...

Welcome to 'The Umbrella Academy' Recap Show! From our binger's choice you've selected this series for our recap series and we're starting with season 1 episode 1. Beware this is a spoileriffic episode, so feel free to watch the series along with our recaps!  Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Kamal Sinclair is the Executive Director, Guild of Future Architects and consultant for the Sundance Institute. Kamal spent years working internally at Sundance on the New Frontier Labs program before transitioning into her current role. Last year she spearheaded the Institute's Future of Culture Initiative. She chats about the new innovative programs put forth this year by the institute and its s...

BGN welcomes back to the podcast actor Orlando Jones to discuss his controversial exit from the sci-fi fantasy TV series 'American Gods'. He gives the latest update surrounding his exit and his new opportunity with Gabrielle Union partnering with her on the TV series 'L.A.'s Finest'.  Hosts: Jamie, Ryanne and Angelica Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

BGN lands an exclusive interview with actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. He is currently known as Cal Abraham on HBO's 'The Watchmen' and has appeared in films such as 'Aquaman' and TV shows such as 'Black Mirror'. Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne 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...

Angelica and Ryanne have nominated 4 Netflix shows for listeners to pick from for the next BGN Recap series. We're giving listeners an opportunity to choose the next show they would like to hear recapped!  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.

The Starz TV series Power is in its final season, also known as “The Final Betrayal”. Angelica and Ryanne return to this new show focusing on episodic recaps of season 6.  Enjoy this recap of episode 10 of Power titled “No One Can Stop Me”. Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

In this hot topic episode, Jamie, Angelica, and Ryanne break down cancel culture and how it impacts celebrities as well as how it's personally impacted them. Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Support our podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlnerds For 10% off Better Help go to betterhelp.com/bgn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...