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201: Emmy Nominees: Writer Tanya Barfield and Composer Amanda Jones Aug 24, 2020

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BGN welcomes a 2-part episode featuring Emmy nominees. Tanya Barfield wrote Episode 3 of the Hulu series Mrs. America. Barfield is an acclaimed playwright and WGA Award winner also known for her writing on The Americans. She has also written on Ray Donovan.

Amanda Jones received her first Emmy nomination this year for her score on Apple TV’s documentary series Home. This nomination gives her the unique distinction of being the first African American woman nominated in the score category.
Host: Ryanne
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
Music by: Sammus

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200: Rapper Dai Burger Aug 17, 2020

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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

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199: 'Animal Crackers' Directors Scott Sava and Tony Bancroft Aug 10, 2020

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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

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198: Black Motherhood Aug 03, 2020

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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

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197: Floral Designer Maurice Harris Jul 27, 2020

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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

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196: Actor Kylie Bunbury and Entrepreneur Jessica Sinclair Jul 20, 2020

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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

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195: 'Stargirl's' Anjelika Washington and 'Warrior Nun's' Toya Turner Jul 13, 2020

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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

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194: Miriam A. Hyman on 'The Chi', Hip Hop, and More! Jul 06, 2020

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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

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193: Sil Lai Abrams Speaks 'On The Record' Jun 29, 2020

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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

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192: Orlando Jones Returns! Jun 22, 2020

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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

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