

Black Girl Nerds
Black Girl Nerds
Black Girl Nerds is the intersection of geek culture and Black feminism. If you love comic books, movies, tech, gaming then the BGN Podcast is right up your alley! Black Girl Nerds features interviews from the best of the best in entertainment, so if you're a fan of pop culture and love nerdy things check out what BGN has in store for you!
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Feb 21, 2022 • 30min
284: Actors Kaci Walfall of CW's 'Naomi' and Celeste O'Connor of 'The In-Between'
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 TV credits include CBS’ 'Person of Interest', Starz’s 'Power', and a recurring role on Lifetime’s 'Army Wives'.
Host: Ryanne
Segment 2: Celeste O’Connor can most recently be seen in the hit film 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', directed by Jason Reitman. Previously, O'Connor starred in a lead role opposite Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton in the Blumhouse feature 'Freaky'. Born in Nairobi, Kenya and raised in Baltimore, O'Connor is currently a senior at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Global Public Health and Pre-Medicine. They recently started a photography and styling business called Pedestal.
Host: Stacey
Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Feb 14, 2022 • 22min
283: Actor/Director Camrus Johnson of CW's 'Batwoman'
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 series 'There's Johnny', Netflix' 'Luke Cage', and the FXX short form series 'Oh Jerome' opposite Mamoudou Athie.
Host: Ryanne
Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Feb 7, 2022 • 20min
282: Actor Alisha Boe of 'When You Finish Saving the World'
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. Starring alongside, Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard, Boe plays the object of affection of an aspiring teenage internet musician, inspiring him to care more about the world outside of their small, Midwest town.
Host: Cat
Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Jan 31, 2022 • 15min
281: Nicole Byer and Carl Tart of NBC's 'Grand Crew'
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 actress, comedian, writer, author and podcaster, Byer is perhaps most well-known as the host of Netflix’s Emmy Award-nominated competition baking series “Nailed It!,” which has gained a cult following of viewers since its premiere on the streaming platform in 2018. In 2020, Byer made history by becoming the first Black woman ever to be nominated in the category of Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program.
Carl Tart is a writer/performer with acting credits that include “Briarpatch,” “Robbie,” “The Good Place,” “Arrested Development,” “Transparent,” “Lethal Weapon” and “Comedy Bang Bang.”
Host: Stacey Yvonne
Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Jan 24, 2022 • 29min
280: Actor Nick Creegan of CW's 'Batwoman'
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: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Jan 17, 2022 • 40min
279: Actor Karen Pittman
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 Jordan” on Apple TV’s Emmy-winning, Golden Globe-nominated show The Morning Show.
Host: Ryanne
Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Jan 10, 2022 • 24min
278: Actor and Entertainer Laila Pruitt
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 hit theaters in Aug 2022.
Host: Ryanne
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
Music by: Sammus

Jan 3, 2022 • 23min
277: Comedian Brian Simpson
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 anticipated annual list of Comedians You Should Know 2021. He tours the country brilliantly incorporating his rare combination of life experiences as a foster child and Marine Corps veteran into his refreshingly unique point of view.
Host: Ryanne
Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Dec 27, 2021 • 45min
276: RJ White, CEO of Vipers Pro Men's Basketball
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
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 2min
275: Our Favorite Christmas Movies
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


