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BGN #181 I Actor Jamie Hector and Entrepreneur Jacquece Jennings Apr 06, 2020

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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

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BGN #180 I Hollywood Creatives: Leslie Odom Jr. and DeMane Davis Mar 30, 2020

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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

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BGN #179 I Black In The Workplace Mar 23, 2020

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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

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'The Umbrella Academy' Recap Show Ep 3 Mar 09, 2020

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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

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BGN #178 I Google News Initiative With Latoya Drake Mar 02, 2020

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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

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BGN #177 I Black Romantic Films Feb 24, 2020

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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

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BGN #176 I BGN Does Nascar at Daytona 500 Feb 19, 2020

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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

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BGN #175 I The Valentine's Day Episode 2020 Feb 10, 2020

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In this special episode of the BGN Podcast, we take a quick pause from our Umbrella Academy recaps and celebrate the season of love this Valentine's Day coming up on February 14th! Hosts Angelica, Ryanne and Leia share anecdotes of their dating experiences, best and worst dating apps and plans for the big day ahead. Whether you're single, with a special someone or planning a get together with girlfriends, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

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BGN #174 I BGN Predicts The 2020 Oscars! Feb 05, 2020

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In this episode BGN hosts Jamie, Angelica, and Ryanne make their Oscar predictions for Sunday night's episode of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.
Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

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'The Umbrella Academy' Recap Show Ep 2 With 'F9' Trailer Breakdown Feb 03, 2020

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In this 2-part episode, Angelica and Ryanne first give you a recap of season 1 of episode 2 of the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy titled "Run Boy Run".
In our second segment, Ryanne goes solo and gives her breakdown of the 9th installment of the Fast and Furious franchise of the Universal Pictures film 'F9' that dropped this past week.
Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
Music by: Sammus

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