Black Girl Nerds

BGN interviews Tristen Norman, Director of Creative Insights for Getty Images.   There have been negatives perceptions of marginalized groups in media particularly women of color and the LGBTQ community.  Tristen is working with her team to "break the bias" of how women are depicted in media with her initiative over at Getty Images. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview actor Joseph Marcell and author Danielle Paige. Segment 1:  Joseph Marcell, best known for his role as Geoffrey in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.  He appeared in the sitcom for 6 six seasons.  He's been an actor for 50 years working in theater and he can currently be seen in his latest feature film 'The Exorcism of God'. Host: Ja...

This week's BGN Podcast welcomes actor Rome Flynn of the hit Netflix series Raising Dion season 2. Emmy Award-Winning Rome Flynn is one of the most exciting newcomers currently making his mark in the industry on both the small and big screen.   Currently, Flynn can be seen in the second season of Netflix’s superhero drama, 'Raising Dion' as Tevin Wakefield, a former long-distance runner and Olympi...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we present a 2-part episode featuring actor Dennis Haysbert and author Nic Stone. Segment 1: Dennis Haysbert captured the attention of audiences and critics alike with his groundbreaking role as President David Palmer on FOX’s hit series “24,” for which he received his first Golden Globe nomination, and two Screen Actor Guild nominations. He...

This week on the BGN Podcast, in this 2-part episode, we welcome actors Kaci Walfall and Celeste O'Connor. Segment 1: Kaci Walfall is an actor, known for 'Person of Interest' (2011), 'The Equalizer' (2021) and 'Naomi' (2022). Walfall made her Broadway debut at age 9 as Young Nala in 'The Lion King', and at age 11 she originated the role of Lavender in the First National Tour of 'Matilda'. Previous...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor/director Camrus Johnson. Camrus is a true multi-hyphenate best known for his starring role as "Luke Fox" aka "Batwing" in the CW/HBOMax series 'Batwoman', which is currently shooting season 3, he is also currently directing Ep. 311. Other TV credits included recurring roles on the David Gordon Green Hulu s...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Alisha Boe. Born in Norway and raised in Los Angeles, Boe is perhaps best known for her role as "Jessica" in the critically acclaimed and highly successful Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'. On the big screen, Boe will next be seen in A24’s 'When You Finish Saving the World', Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut. Starr...

We welcome actors Nicole Byer and Carl Tart on this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast! 'Grand Crew' is a new comedy that proves life is better with your crew. This group of young professionals are all trying to navigate the ups and downs of life and love in Los Angeles – and they always find time to gather at their favorite bar to “wine down” and unpack it all. Nicole Byer is an actre...

We welcome actor Nick Creegan to this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast. Actor Nick Creegan is a rising talent, starring in season 3 of CW's 'Batwoman' as Marquis Jet who will be corrupted into a unique twist on DC Universe’s infamous Joker villain. Upon the season’s return on January 12, 2022, Creegan will be the first Black actor to portray the Joker character. Host: Ryanne Music by...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with actor Karen Pittman. Pittman currently stars as “Dr. Nya Wallace” in the Sex And The City reboot entitled And Just Like That … and two soon-to-be released feature films - comedy Allies from director Barret O’Brien and Stephen Belber’s political drama What We Do Next, alongside Corey Stoll. She is best known for her role as “Mia J...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Laila Pruitt. Laila currently stars as Nicole, (sister to characters Meech and Terry) on the hit TV series “BMF” on Starz, recently renewed for their 2nd season. Laila also co-starred in “Flight” alongside Denzel Washington and also joins the star-studded cast of Jerry Bruckheimer's family comedy, “Secret Headquarters” set to...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview comedian Brian Simpson. Brian burst onto the scene when audiences and critics fell in love with him on Comedy Central’s series Lights Out with David Spade: “The Wu-Tang Clan is the Greatest Clan”  Since then, he was named a New Face 2021 at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and Vulture included him in their highly a...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome the CEO of Vipers Pro Men's Basketball, RJ White. RJ White Vipers Pro Basketball has exposure in 12 countries and has reached 3.1 million in analytics. RJ is the first Black woman to purchase a men's Division team in the UK. She is also most notably known for paying her team's salaries in Bitcoin. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Edite...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat about our favorite Christmas movies to watch this holiday season.  We're wishing you all a Happy Holiday this season and we hope you enjoy this holiday-filled episode.  Host: Angelica, Ryanne, Jamie & Danielle Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we interview actor Jordan Alexander. Beyond being on the global show, 'Gossip Girl', Jordan Alexander is incredibly passionate about representation specifically supporting the next generation of Black creatives, LGBTQ rights, and the environment.  Host: Stacey Yvonne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

On this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we invite actor Mikayla Batholomew to chat with us about her latest role as Tunde Price in the Warner Bros film 'King Richard'. Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew stars as Tunde Price in 'King Richard', the eldest of five and well-loved sister to Venus and Serena Williams, the noted tennis legends centered in the film from Warner Brothers Pictures. A...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, the hosts chat about two very popular series that everyone is talking about. The BGN hosts first chat about the final season of HBO's Insecure and vent about their issues and praise the show's several accomplishments. The BGN hosts then move onto the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game that took the world by storm.  The discussion focuses on the me...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor/writer/director Colman Domingo and the stars of 'Psych 3: This Is Gus' featuring Dule Hill, Jazmyn Simon, and Allen Maldonado. Segment 1: Colman Domingo is an actor, writer, and director. He is known for his performances on stage and screen.  He currently plays Victor Strand on the AMC hit series 'Fear The Walking Dead'. He h...

In this episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview the team behind the new Prime Video series 'Harlem'. The series stars Meagan Good, Jerrie JohnsonGrace Byers and Shoniqua Shandai. The series is created by Tracy Oliver. Featured in this episode are: Tracy Oliver, Meagan Good, Jerrie Johnson, Shoniqua Shandai, and Tyler Lepley. From writer Tracy Oliver ( Girls Trip ), Harlem is a new co...

On this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast we welcome the team behind the new book "Noir Is The New Black". Featured in the interview are: David Brame, Mikhail Hardy, and TC Harris. TC Harris Editor of "Noir Is The New Black" and creator of  "The Circuit" Mikhail "MikMakaw" Hardy is a Washington DC-based comic artist and painter. He's worked on s...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we welcome entertainers in TV and literacy! Segment 1: From creator, writer, and executive producer Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions, the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series, 'Twenties' follows ‘Hattie,’ a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her twenties.  Featured in the segment are actors Jonica T Gibbs (Hattie), Christina Elmor...

This week's Black Girl Nerds Podcast welcomes the women behind Crunk Feminist Collective. Guests Brittney C. Cooper, Susana M. Morris & Chanel Craft Tanner of Crunk Feminist Collective authored their latest book, 'Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood'.  It’s a resource guide for young feminists especially geared towards young girls of color, designed to help them navigate some of the most...

In this 2-part episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome DC Comics superstars Ashley Romans and Anjelika Washington. Segment 1: Ashley Romans stars as Agent 355 in the FX/Hulu series 'Y: The Last Man'.  A drama series based on DC Comics’ acclaimed series of the same name by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra, Y: The Last Man traverses a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event kills every mam...

In this week's episode of the BGN Podcast we chat with the cast and crew of the highly-anticipated series 'Hightown' on STARZ. Featured in the episode are: Writer and Creator: Rebecca Perry Cutler and Executive Producer Gary Lennon. And featuring cast members: Monica Raymund, Riley Voelkel, James Badge Dale, Amaury Nolasco, Atkins Estimond, and Dohn Norwood. In the second season of 'Hightown', the...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome co-founder and COO of the cryptocurrency/crowdfunding startup Polinate. Polinate is a next-generation crowdfunding platform designed to discover, launch and empower creatives globally in a permissionless way. Azeem Khan is a New York-based entrepreneur who's worked in tech, blockchain, biotech, esports/gaming, and entertainment. Mo...