Black Girl Nerds

This week on the Black Girl Nerds podcast we host a 3-segment episode featuring actors Kristin Dodson (Flatbush Misdemeanors), Hannaha Hall and Tai Davis (The Chi). Segment 1: Kristin was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and is currently a 3rd year in Columbia’s MFA Acting program. She has numerous television and film credits under her belt, including Cartoon Network’s The Shivering Truth and Netflix’s Roxanne Roxanne. Kristin is also an accredited theatre actor. Segment 2: Hannaha Hall is a native of the South Side of Chicago. Best known for her work as Tiff on the hit SHOWTIME drama series THE CHI, she attended the famed Lee Strasberg school in New York. She has appeared on the drama series Chicago Med. Segment 3: Tai Davis  is a Chicago native born and raised on the city's south side. She began her acting career at the age of eight when she booked her first national campaign for McDonald’s. A proud member of SAG/AFTRA, she has been in projects such as Cupid (ABC) Roll Bounce (FoxSearchlight), Save The Last Dance (MTV Productions/ Paramount Pictures) Tyler Perry’s House of Payne (TBS), and Chicago Med (NBC) You can currently catch Davis as Tracy on the hit Showtime drama series The Chi. As an established voiceover talent, you can hear Davis on national campaigns all over the world for brands like McDonalds, Xfinity, Toyota, and Pantene. All three segments are hosted by Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

In this 2-segment episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Patina Miller and Jay Ellis! Segment 1: Patina will lead the latest chapter of Starz’s POWER saga, POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN, as ‘Raquel Thomas’, the fierce and compelling mother of the nefarious ‘Kanan’, who was portrayed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the original series. Starz’s tentpole POWER franchise is the most-watched show on premium cable and has a dedicated, wide fanbase.  Hosted by: Ryanne Segment 2: The new podcast series "Written Off" is hosted by Walter Thompson-Hernández (NAACP Image Award-nominee) and co-created and co-produced by Insecure's Jay Ellis and his production company Black Bar Mitzvah. The show will spotlight the creative writing of formerly incarcerated young writers in the LA area who have been impacted and silenced by the prison system in the United States and each episode will feature a different influential creative performing their writing. Hosted by: Jeandra Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Season 1 of Marvel Studios' 'Loki' has wrapped and we're already waiting with bated breath for season 2!  In this BGN Podcast Extra, we interview Costume Designer Christine Wada and Production Designer  Kasra Farahani. Hosted by: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

In this week's episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome screenwriter Eric Pearson to discuss the Marvel blockbuster hit Black Widow currently playing in cinemas and on Disney+. Eric has worked with Marvel Studios, writing various short films for their Marvel One-Shots series of films, and writing the screenplay for the feature films Thor: Ragnarok, Black Widow, and Godzilla vs. Kong Hosted by: Jeandra In our second segment, we have a spoilery discussion about the movie and break down our thoughts about the film, and give our hot takeaways! Hosted by: Ryanne and Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

BGN interviews multi-hyphenate Questlove about his documentary 'Summer of Soul' Over the course of six weeks during the summer of 1969, thousands of people attend the Harlem Cultural Festival to celebrate Black history, culture, music, and fashion. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Music featured in podcast from 'Summer of Soul' courtesy of Hulu Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

BGN interviews the stars of the film First Date that made its premiere at Sundance earlier this year. Shy highschooler Mike finally summons the courage to ask out his badass neighbor Kelsey, only to realize he’s missing a key element for a successful date - the car. Panicked and low on cash, he’s conned into buying a beat up ‘65 Chrysler. Mike's plan to win over Kelsey soon turns into a surreal misadventure when they are inexplicably targeted by a pair of cops, a criminal gang, and a vengeful cat lady. A night fueled by desire, bullets, and burning rubber makes any other first date seem like a walk in the park. Stars Tyson Brown (Mike) and Shelby Duclos (Kelsey) join us on this episode to discuss the film. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

In this 2-part episode, it is all about 'F9: The Fast Saga' movie! In our first segment, we welcome actor Sung Kang notably known as Han Lue in The Fast and The Furious franchise to chat about his role in the film F9 currently playing in theaters. Host: Ryanne In our second segment, Ryanne breaks down her experience during the F9 press conference hosted by Universal Studios and gives her take on the overall series of films and what's to come. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

BGN interviews the multi-hyphenate star of Tyler Perry's 'Sistas', Mignon. Southern storyteller and actress Mignon is well on her way to heat up Hollywood. She is currently starring in the second season of BET and Tyler Perry's successful female-led series SISTAS. Mignon stars as the fearless Daniella "Danni" King and is definitely a fan favorite. Host: Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

This week BGN interviews co-director Andy Señor Jr. of HBO's Revolution Rent. HBO’s REVOLUTION RENT, directed by Andy Señor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez, follows Señor Jr. to Cuba, where he is tasked with directing a stage production of the Tony® and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “Rent,” the country’s first Broadway musical produced by an American company in more than 50 years. Returning to his exiled parents’ homeland, Señor Jr. embarks on a personal journey, exploring his Cuban heritage and his family’s complex relationship to the country they love. REVOLUTION RENT debuts TUESDAY, JUNE 15 (9:00–10:30 p.m. ET/PT) in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic musical’s Broadway premiere on April 29, 1996. Hosted by: Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

In this 2-part episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we speak with actor Birgundi Baker, best known from Showtime's The Chi and Raven Majia Williams a direct descendant of one of the victims of the Tulsa massacre bringing their story to life in a new documentary. Segment 1: Birgundi Baker is a multi-talented actress that sets herself apart with her brave and intuitive performances, portraying an array of complex and powerful characters that continue to grow her career in television and film Baker was recently seen reprising her role in the third season of Showtime’s hit drama series The Chi.  Hosted by: Ryanne Segment 2: “The Legacy of Black Wall Street” tracks the rise of Black Wall Street in Oklahoma’s Greenwood District up until the tragic 1921 Tulsa race massacre that destroyed the 36-block booming business epicenter. The commemorative documentary special shifts the narrative from the massacre itself to amplify the voices of those Black pioneers then who went West to build their American dream, weaving their stories with the inspiring modern-day Black pioneers now who continue the path to healing and rebuilding the rise of the Black community who presently occupy Greenwood. Hosted by: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax