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SYFY partnered with Tongal to invite six Black animators and filmmakers to create video shorts that represent their experiences through the lens of science fiction and fantasy. Of the six creators,  BGN interviews Brannick Green, Jeremy “Protails” Kowsloleea, and Sky Shields. Segment 1 features Sky Shields, segment 2 Brannick Green and the final segment ends with Jeremy “Protails” Kowsloleea. Host: Ryanne  Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

In this 2-part episode of the BGN Podcast, we welcome legendary star Vivica A. Fox and filmmaker Whitney Skauge. Vivica A. Fox has an extensive catalog of her film's on Tubi's streaming service. Her talk show Cocktails With Queens (on FOX Soul and Tubi) recently launched FOX Soul’s Screening Room, is a weekly, hour-long program meant to highlight and celebrate short films created by Black filmmakers also hosted by Vivica A. Fox.  Host: Ryanne Coming to the 2021 SXSW film festival is the short documentary The Beauty President directed by Whitney Skauge. The Beauty President asks the question, “If a bad actor can be president, why not a good drag queen?” In 1992, Joan Jett Blakk made a historic bid for the White House as an openly queer write-in candidate. Today, Terence Smith, the man behind the persona, reflects back on his place in gay rights history at the height of the AIDS crisis. Host: Angelica  Music by: Sammus & Sky Blew Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

In this bonus episode of the BGN Podcast, the visionary team behind the Disney+ series WandaVision chats with us to talk about fan reception of Marvel Studios' first episodic TV series for streaming services, and where they believe things will go next in the world of Wanda and Vision.  Featured in the episode are Jac Schaeffer (Head Writer), Matt Shakman  (Director) and Mary Livanos  (Co-Executive Producer) Interviewer: Jeandra LeBeauf Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax 

Lazarus centers around a man (Sean Riggs) who is killed, but his death is a brief affair. Upon regaining consciousness, he discovers he has been gifted with extraordinary powers that allow him to super-heroically fight the organization responsible for plunging his city into darkness. Lazarus is written and directed by R.L. Scott. The film was produced by R.L. Scott, and Justin “Jtrx” Echols; and executive produced by Sean Riggs, Eddie Riggs, and Edward Davie. Lazarus is currently streaming on Tubi. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

NAACP Image Award winner Tananarive Due (My Soul to Keep, The Good House) and award-winning South African author Mohale Mashigo are a part of a magnificent team of writers on the comic Marvel's Black Panther: Sins of the King. Marvel’s Black Panther: Sins of the King follows as an army of undead threatens Wakanda, and the Black Panther turns to his long-lost father in the fight against his most lethal opponent yet—the demons of his past. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax ecampus.oregonstate.edu/nerds

We're not done talking about Superman and Lois just yet! In this bonus episode of the BGN Podcast, we discuss some of our favorite and not-so-favorite Superman films and TV shows of all time. We chat about which actors depicted the iconic hero the best, and which actors should have passed on the role. If you're a DC comics or Superman geek, you should definitely tune into this episode! Hosted by: Ryanne and Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

In this episode, we celebrate Black History Month by bringing on two compelling authors who have written about the Black historical experience. In our first segment,  Ilysah Shabazz, the daughter of the great Malcolm X joins us to chat about her work in the book 'The Awakening of Malcolm X'. Ilyasah is an educator, professor, activist, motivational speaker, and author of multiple award-winning books. Host: Ryanne In our second segment, we chat with Jessica Sims, who is a poet, writer, and author of 'Finding Home'.  Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax 

This week we're delivering a bonus episode of the BGN Podcast!  We're taking a deep dive into the history of Lois Lane, a character that has been around since the 1930s! If you're a fan of the DC universe and all things Superman and Lois, you don't want to miss this episode! Host: Jamie & Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

It's never too late to celebrate the day of love with that special someone or just spend a day in self-care!  In this episode, BGN host Angelica chats with special guest Mike to chat about relationships and more in this heart-filled episode of the BGN podcast. Host: Angelica Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax ecampus.oregonstate.edu/nerds

We're back!  This time we are recapping episode 5 of HBO's hit sci-fi thriller 'Lovecraft Country'. In this episode, we explore and breakdown the episode "Strange Case". Hosted by: Angelica and Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax