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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 20 days 2 hours 37 minutes
episode 372: The Animation Team Behind Disney's 'Wish'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome the animation team behind the upcoming Disney adventure Wish.
Segment 1: Jennifer Lee (Exec Producer), is the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) and is the writer/director of Frozen and Frozen 2 the latter of which continues to be the highest-grossing animated feature ever released...
episode 371: PODCAST: A Discussion on the Disney+ Series 'Ashoka'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat about the Disney+ series Ahsoka.
The series is about Ahsoka Tano, the former Jedi knight investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Building off her popularity in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), seeks to quell a threat that is attempting to revive the Empire...
episode 370: Comedian and Author Aida Rodriguez
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome comedian and author Aida Rodriguez.
Aida Rodriguez is a favorite of critics and fans alike. Aida's comedy special Fighting Words is currently streaming on Max. The special concludes with a travel documentary of Aida’s trips to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic celebrating her vibrant heritage and reuniting with her estranged father. She also has a new book called Legitimate Kid, a personal memoir of her childhood...
episode 369: Fashion Trailblazer Bethann Hardison and Filmmaker Nailah Jefferson
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome former model and and activist Bethann Hardison and filmmaker Nailah Jefferson.
Segment 1: Invisible Beauty shines a spotlight on the singular and unapologetic Hardison, one of the fashion industry’s most influential icons who, as a pioneering Black model, modeling agent and entrepreneur, has pushed the boundaries of fashion culture and has been at the forefront of progress throughout her career...
episode 368: Birgundi Baker and Hannaha Hall of 'The Chi'
*This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike*
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Birgundi Baker and Hannaha Hall of Showtime's The Chi.
The Chi follows life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago where daily danger, and the smallest and simplest of decisions can have life or death consequences for the residents.
Birgundi Baker hails from Raleigh, North Carolina...
episode 367: Truth Teller Productions and Georgianna McKenny, winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome multi-hyphenate artists Robyn Hood and Heir Jordan of Truth Teller Productions and NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge winner Georgianna McKenny.
Segment 1: Miriam A. Hyman aka Robyn Hood (Philly native) is a classically trained actress and a Hip Hop Recording Artist. TV: Currently: Miriam has reprised her guest starring role as Dre for season 6 of The Chi...
episode 366: Producer Yolanda T. Cochran and Lizzy Mathis of 'Honest Renovations'
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome film and TV producer Yolanda T. Cochran and DIY star of Honest Renovations Lizzy Mathis.
Segment 1: Yolanda T. Cochran is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (serving on the Executive Branch Executive Committee), Television Academy of Arts & Sciences and also the Board of Directors of the Producers Guild of America (PGA)...
episode 365: TV Showrunner Reggie Rock Bythewood and Comedian Sasheer Zamata
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast we welcome TV showrunner Reggie Rock Bythewood and comedian Sasheer Zamata.
Segment 1: Multihyphenate Reggie Rock Bythewood is creator and showrunner of the Apple TV+ series Swagger, from Imagine Television Studios, Boardroom, CBS Studios and Undisputed Cinema. The series is inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s youth basketball experiences. Season 2 is currently streaming...
episode 364: Actors and Podcasters Michelle Buteau and Alesha Reneé
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we chat with actors and podcasters Michelle Buteau and Alesha Reneé.
Segment 1: Michelle Buteau is an award winning actress, comedian, creator and writer. Buteau most recently starred in the Netflix series Survival Of The Thickest, which she also created and executive produced...
episode 363: Jason Weaver and Carolyn Michelle Smith of 'The Chi'
*This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike*
In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Jason Weaver and Carolyn Michelle Smith of the Showtime hit series The Chi.
Jason Weaver (Shaad) has appeared in such film and television projects as Boomerang, Black-ish, Let’s Stay Together, The Ladykillers, Drumline and Thea as well as a young Michael Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream...