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Black Girl Nerds

Black Girl Nerds is the intersection of geek culture and Black feminism. If you love comic books, movies, tech, gaming then the BGN Podcast is right up your alley! Black Girl Nerds features interviews from the best of the best in entertainment, so if you’re a fan of pop culture and love nerdy things check out what BGN has in store for you!

Latest Episodes:

BGN #47 | The Jessica Jones Show Nov 25, 2015

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Jessica Jones has taken over our lives since the premiere on Friday November 20th on Netflix. We have two segments where we speak with the Woman Up! Podcast team Sarah and Catrina about their thoughts on the series. Our second segment features Lauren and ReBecca to discuss dudebro culture and their response to seeing a female lead protagonist on one of the most popular Netflix series of all time. Music by Sammus and Jessica Jones theme by Sean Callery

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BGN #46 | Afrofuturism and Black Veganism Nov 25, 2015

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We explored Afrofuturism with filmmaker Martine Syms and discussed her latest project ARTBOUND which profiles emerging artists whose work explores the intersection of race, class, identity, and aesthetics. Vegan activist Aph Ko joined us to discuss her project Black Vegans Rock as well as systemic racism, oppression and stereotypes about the vegan community. Music featured: Sammus and Ash

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BGN #45 | The Politics of Comics and Arrow's Mister Terrific Nov 19, 2015

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Comic/TV writer Alverne Ball discusses the comic book industry, the politics of boy's club network and the depiction of people of color in media. Actor Echo Kellum stops by to chat about his role as Curtis Holt aka Mister Terrific of CW's hit show Arrow and his thoughts blerd culture and how it's evolved. Music featured: Sammus and SkyBlew

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BGN #44 | The Force Sleeps On Women of Color and Filmmaker Ryan Coogler Nov 14, 2015

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Ep 44 features film critic ReBecca Theodore-Vachon (@filmfatale_NYC) and TV/Radio personality @TheRayvolution discuss the lack of representation among women of color in the Star Wars movie franchise. Filmmaker Ryan Coogler discusses his latest film Creed about the story of Adonis Johnson Creed and how the movie's protagonist mirrors his own life experiences. Music featured: "Paint It For You" SkyBlew "StreetLIGHTS" SkyBlew "Tech Support Girl" SkyBlew

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BGN #43 | Brotriarchy, The State of Sci-Fi, and NekoCon 2015 Nov 11, 2015

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BGN 2.0 is here with a new recorded episode! Ep 43 features BGN gaming contributor Lauren Warren discusses male gatekeeping in Hollywood, Filmmaker Steve Kasan discusses his sci-fi travel web series Out Of Time, and we visit NekoCon 2015 and chat with anime cosplayers about the largest anime con in Hampton Roads, VA Music featured: Carolyn Malachi "Finally" WilliamOfEvans "Phillip Banks" Orange Range "Asterisk" (Bleach theme song)

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BGN #42 | Mental Health and You Nov 02, 2015

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Mental illness affects a large number of people each and every day. We chatted with a group panelists which included Dior Vargas, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, and Agyei Ekundayo to discuss mental health and how the current racial climate affects Black people in America Co-hosts: Tiffany and Mel Hosted by: Jamie Broadnax

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BGN #41 | Horror Movie Podcast Oct 26, 2015

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On this scary podcast we had a panel of horror film aficionados to discuss their favorite scary movies as well as current projects they’re working on! Panelists include filmmaker L.C. Cruell of 7 Magpies, writer Eden Royce of Spook Lights and Ashlee Blackwell creator of Graveyard Shift Sisters. Happy Halloween!

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BGN #38 | Comic Chat! Oct 05, 2015

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We invited a panel of comic book veterans and experts to discuss diversity in the comic book medium and its impact on the industry. Guests Jimmie Robinson of Image Comics, Dr. Sheena C. Howard an Eisner Award winner, Alitha Martinez long time Marvel and DC artist, Brandon Easton series writer for Agent Carter and Ashley A. Woods illustrator for Niobe. They each discussed their respective work and their take on race-bending and gender-bending comic book characters. This is one podcast you do not want to miss! Hosted by Jamie Broadnax Artwork featured is by Alitha E Martinez

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BGN #37 | ConChat! Sep 28, 2015

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We discuss all things related to going to comic conventions, horror convention, sci-fi conventions and more! Tips about what to pack, which cons are best for first-timers and we discuss all of the BGN events happening at New York Comic Con! Hosted by Jamie Broadnax Co-hosts: Latanya Barrett and Connie Gibbs

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BGN #36 | Summer/Fall TV & Emmys Chat Sep 21, 2015

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Connie and Jamie discuss all things TV as they recap some of the best and worst of TV this summer. Discussion about upcoming Fall shows and hot topics about Matt Damon and Stephen Amell's insensitive commentary that blew up on social media. Co-Host Connie Hosted By Jamie Broadnax

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