Black Girl Nerds

Author Yasmine Charles chats about her new book "Shut up and Look Cute Diary of a Homeless Soul". It is all about overcoming adversity: homelessness, abandonment, abuse, career change. In the wake of what is happening all around us, we need to hear and read an inspiring story like Yasmine's right now. Host: Ryanne and Jamie Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

In this week's episode of the BGNPodcast Jamie, Ryanne and Angelica get together and discuss the nation's current pandemic crisis and how each has dealt with it personally in their own lives.  Music: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

This week's episode of the BGNPodcast, Ryanne brings to you the best of DC comics by highlighting its superheroines Vixen and Bumblebee. She also provides insight on the latest news in comic book film movie release dates and much more! Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

In this week's episode Ryanne interviews actor Jamie Hector and entrepreneur Jacquece Jennings. Segment 1: Jamie Hector, known for his iconic role of drug kingpin Marlo Stanfield (voted # 2 greatest villain of all time by Rolling Stone) on HBO’s critically-acclaimed series “THE WIRE,” is making a mark in the upcoming season of Amazon’s most popular and longest-running television series, “BOSCH.” season 6 will debut on Friday, April 17. \ His previous credits include Starz’ hit series “POWER,” USA Network’s popular crime-drama “QUEEN OF THE SOUTH,” and FX’s horror-drama “THE STRAIN” Segment 2: Jacquece Jennings broke into the CBD business, which has been extremely difficult for people of color to get into. Not only does she have a ton of products for people, but pets get the hookup too! She will share misconceptions of CBD, updates around CBD legislation and also the healing powers of CBD to address pain, anxiety, depression and other health-related issues that face our communities. So tune in to this segment about a young black businesswoman who is really making noise in what is expected to be one of the world's largest billion-dollar industries by 2022. Host: Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

In this week's episode of the BGNPodcast, we speak with Hollywood creatives in entertainment. Our first segment begins with actor Leslie Odom Jr, best known from his work in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton'. He is currently promoting his latest film 'Only' available on-demand and released in theaters.  The second segment features filmmaker DeMane Davis who directed the last 2 episodes of the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'Self-Made: Inspired By The Life of Madam CJ Walker'. She chats about how she was inspired to be a part of this project. Host: Jamie  Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Shubzilla and Sammus

 Ryanne and Angelica are back for another episode of the BGN Podcast! While you're at home in self-quarantine, take a listen to our latest episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast. Many of you can relate what it is like to be a Black or a person of color in the workplace. From microaggressions to backstabbing co-workers and more the hosts of the BGN Podcast lay it all out in this week's episode! Hosts: Ryanne and Angelica Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

Angelica and Ryanne are back with The Umbrella Academy Recap Show!  We're back on track a recap of season 1 of episode 3 "Extraordinary".  Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

Attention entrepreneurs! In this episode, BGN welcomes Latoya Drake, the founder of the Google News Initiative (GNI). Google wants to help diversify media so more voices are heard and are launching an application to help fund publishers to get their digital news organizations started. The $6M innovation challenge wants to hear your ideas!  Listen to this episode to get direct insight from the founder of GNI, and then go to this link to apply! https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/innovation-challenges/na-apply

In this episode, we dive into our favorite movie genre! Romance flicks! Ryanne and Jamie break down a list of some of the best Black romance films of all time. From recent films like 'The Photograph' to classics like 'Love Jones'. Hosts: Ryanne and Jamie Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Music by: Sammus

In this special episode of the BGN Podcast, we breakdown our immersion experience during Daytona 500 with the team over at NASCAR. And geek out over some Black history facts about Black race car driver Wendell Scott. Hosts: Jamie, Ryanne Music by: Sammus