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