Black Girl Nerds

BGN welcomes rapper Dai Burger to the podcast. Queens, NY rapper Dai Burger's ferocious style and unfettered lyrical confidence make clear that she is not to be messed with. Dai got her start as a back-up dancer for Lil Mama before launching her career with 2010's independently-released MyMixxxytape. Three mixtapes, an EP, and an LP later, Dai's sharpened her fiery flows into a pop-trap style that never loses its edge. Interviewer: Jeandra Editor: Jamie Broadnax

The directors behind the animated film 'Animal Crackers' sit down with BGN to talk about the film and how they put the star-studded cast together. Scott Sava (based on his graphic novel of the same name) and Tony Bancroft ('Mulan') discuss the origin story of how this film was brought to Netflix.  'Animal Crackers' is about a family who must use a magical box of Animal Crackers to save a run-down circus from being taken over by their evil uncle Horatio P. Huntington.  Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Angelica and Jordan share their personal experiences being single moms and raising their kids. As well as what it is like to raise their children in a racially charged climate. For all of the moms to be out there or mothers out there that want to hear stories similar to yours this is a show you do not want to miss. Host: Angelica Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Maurice Harris is a Los Angeles-based artist who is best known as the visionary behind Bloom & Plume, a floral design studio located in Echo Park. Hosted by acclaimed artist, Maurice Harris, 'Centerpiece' explores the nature of creativity with celebrity guests as they go deep into what drives their passion, creativity, and spirit to create mind-blowing floral art installations. Guests include: Rashida Jones, Maya Rudolph, Tessa Thompson, and more. 'Centerpiece' is now available on Quibi. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

This week the BGN Podcast releases a 2-part episode featuring actress Kylie Bunbury (Pitch, Brave New World) and entrepreneur Jessica Sinclair. In our first segment, Jessica Sinclair who also refers to herself as a nursepreneur talks about her first book "Network Like You Mean It:  A Nurse's Journey to Entrepreneurship & Purpose" and her journey of highlighting the power of networking. In our second segment, you know actress Kylie Bunbury best from the Fox TV series 'Pitch'. She's returned back to television starring in the new Peacock TV series 'Brave New World' as Frannie. Frannie is Lenina’s best friend, a Beta Plus who embraces her conditioning and New London’s social order. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

We present to you in this amazing 2-part episode of the BGN Podcast 2 Black female superheroines who are heroines to us both on and off the screen! The first segment features Anjelika Washington who discusses her new role on CW's "Stargirl" as Beth Chapel. The second segment features actor Toya Turner who plays Shotgun Mary in the Netflix series "Warrior Nun" one of the most talked-about characters in the series! Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Miriam A. Hyman can be seen starring on season three of Showtime’s critically acclaimed series The Chi.  She joins the cast this year and shines as Dre, a high school guidance counselor who affects the lives of her students in a major way.   Miriam is also a songwriter and hip-hop lyricist and records under the moniker Robyn Hood.  Her latest EP Truth Teller (February 2020) is her fourth independent project to date.   You listen to her music here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/robyn-hood/1182262556 Host: Ryanne Editor: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

Sil Lai Abrams, a domestic violence awareness activist, and writer is featured in the stunning documentary On The Record. The film presents the powerful and haunting story featuring survivors accusing media mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault.  Sil Lai has an in-depth discussion about media representation and race, the Simmons case, her work with Truth In Reality, and her current pursuits in academia. **Trigger Warning for victims of Sexual Assault** Host: Angelica and Jamie Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus  

In this captivating episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, actor Orlando Jones returns to discuss his opinions on the state of our culture with the current protest uprisings and response to police brutality in this country against African Americans.  He also will address the recent local controversy over UNCW professor Mike Adams and share insight about his latest character in the new Showtime series 'Good Lord Bird' airing in August. Host: Ryanne and Jamie Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

In this episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast,  we speak with MSNBC's Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winning journalist, Trymaine Lee, to speak on behalf of his highly acclaimed and powerful new podcast, "Into America". Trymaine has truly amplified the voices of African-Americans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with his unique style of storytelling and the topics featured on the show – from covering Cancer Alley to a close-up look at the effects of the coronavirus behind bars to his one-on-one with Stacey Abrams on avoiding voter suppression in November. Host: Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

In this episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, Pine-Sol executives Shaunte Mears-Watkins and Cassandra Lewis discuss their latest efforts to help Black women entrepreneurs build and fund their businesses with a $200,000 grant being offered through the Build Your Legacy campaign. You can vote for who can win the grant and learn more here.  In a time where women are seeking ways to become more independent in business and work for themselves, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

In this episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we reflect in the recent events of this past week that have stirred up around the tragic death of George Floyd. The nation is burning now, both literally and metaphorically and everyone is trying to push through the pain of state-sanctioned police violence that continues to take away our Black brothers and sisters.  Hosted by: Jamie and Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

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. The Boston-born and Los Angeles-based Haitian-American songstress truly broke through in 2018 with the hit single, “One Job,” scoring over 1.2 million streams and the attention of Raedio founder Issa Rae, who soon signed her. The track is joined by an official companion video, directed by James Bland. Host: Angelica Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

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.  Hosts: Ryanne and Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

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

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

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

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

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

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.” season 6 will debut on Friday, April 17. \ His previous credits include Starz’ hit series “POWER,” USA Network’s popular crime-drama “QUEEN OF THE SOUTH,” and FX’s horror-drama “THE STRAIN” Segment 2: Jacquece Jennings broke into the CBD business, which has been extremely difficult for people of color to get into. Not only does she have a ton of products for people, but pets get the hookup too! She will share misconceptions of CBD, updates around CBD legislation and also the healing powers of CBD to address pain, anxiety, depression and other health-related issues that face our communities. So tune in to this se