Black Girl Podcast

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[Episode 78] "#BadHair" Oct 23, 2020

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In this special episode of Black Girl Podcast, actress Ashley Blaine Featherson joins Alysha and Gia to discuss her new role in Hulu's "Bad Hair." The new satirical horror film-- from "Dear White People" director Justin Simien-- examines how Black women have often been forced to internalize white beauty ideologies to thrive in various situations. The conversation leads to a dialogue about personal hair and self-love journey's, and Ashley reveals her prayer for Black women. Check her out, alongside Vanessa Williams, Kelly Rowland, Lena Waithe and more, in "Bad Hair," streaming on Hulu now.

[Episode 77] "Balance." Sep 25, 2020

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The grand jury’s decision on the murder of Breonna Taylor has torn our hearts open. We take the time to acknowledge (once again) the lack of protection over black women, realize that our emotional tanks have been running on e, and discuss the true atonement of America. As an attempt to bring joy back into our space, we opt to play a game: “We’re Not Really Strangers.” We laugh our way into getting to know each other just a little deeper. This episode is sponsored by: @WATCHUMC: UMC is the first Black streaming service offering fresh original series, feature films, stage plays & more. Be sure to visit www.UMC.tv & use our unique code POD30 to get 30 days free! @HELIXSLEEP: Visit helixsleep.com/bgp to get up to $200 off your next mattress! @BILLIE: To express a little love for our show, go to mybillie.com/bgp for more information their amazing razors & other goodies!

[Episode 76] "Dawn Porter." Sep 16, 2020

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Award-winning documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter joins the ladies of BlackGirlPod, to discuss her latest film "The Way I See It." Dawn brings us into the world of Pete Souza, former Chief Official White House photographer, and his experience documenting the historical presidency of Barack Obama and the First Family. Dawn shares what it takes to share space while storytelling, where and when she first saw herself in film, leadership, choosing film over law, piecing together her blackness and how she's been taking care of herself during quarantine. "The Way I See It" is in theaters September 18th.

[Episode 75] "Girl." Sep 11, 2020

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On this episode of Black Girl Podcast, the girls take a nostalgic walk down memory lane as they banter about the last #Verzuz Battle featuring Brandy vs Monica, childhood games and all the fine men of the '90s. With Gia turning the big 3-0, the rest of the group preps her on what to expect (and not) about leaping into her new decade of life! This episode of BGP is sponsored by @Billie! To express a little love for our show, go to www.mybillie.com/bgp for more information and goodies!

[Episode 74] "Black Is King." Sep 03, 2020

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In this special episode, the ladies of Black Girl Podcast welcome two of the creative forces behind Beyoncé’s ground-breaking film “Black is King,” to the show. Longtime Parkwood collaborator and #BIK Editor Andrew Morrow shares his experience on creating the look and feel of this film. And, writer and author Clover Hope explains how she and the brilliant team of writers led by Yrsa Daley-Ward crafted the powerful interludes that made the film unforgettable. If you’re a creative; this episode is for you. Continue to stream Black is King, available on Disney+ now. Also, happy birthday Beyoncé!

[Episode 73] "#WAPisKing" Aug 31, 2020

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Bexx, Scottie, Gia, Sapphira, and Alysha come together to discuss how they are living in the unprecedented times of Covid 19. As they give updates on their lives, they break down their perspectives on how the “controversial” reactions to WAP, Megan’s agency to tell her truth, the historic election of Vp Kamala Harris, and more... which leads them to ask, what does safety for Black women look like? Because this... This ain’t it. This episode is sponsored by @HelixSleep. Visit helixsleep.com/bgp to get up to $200 off your next mattress!

[Episode 72] "Gina Prince-Bythewood." Aug 04, 2020

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Esteemed film director and screenwriter Gina Prince-Bythewood joins the ladies of BGP! Her latest film, ‘The Old Guard,’ crowns Gina as the first African-American woman to direct a comic book film. We discuss diverse representation in Hollywood, black filmmaker mentorship, her greatest influence in writing black love stories, investing in intentions, strengthening her identity with grace and the similarities of directing love and fight scenes. Gina also shares a very personal life-lesson she learned from her idol Prince. ‘The Old Guard’ is streaming NOW on Netflix. Enjoy!

[Episode 71] "WOMAN." Jun 22, 2020

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Gia, Bexx, Sapph, Scottie and Lysh discuss a myriad of topics focused on the attention, protection and respect of Black women. NoName & J Cole’s conflicting schools of thought, cancel culture, the recordings and history of violence against black women. The ladies also discuss Insecure’s season 4 finale, the rights of a woman’s choice and both Molly & Issa’s growth. The collective shares a special moment of reflection over our individual relationships with our fathers, and sends thoughts and prayers for the profound sprint gone too soon, JasFly.

[Episode 70] "Clarke Peters." Jun 12, 2020

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The ladies of BGP are joined by actor, singer, writer, director and star of ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ Clarke Peters. The stage and Hollywood veteran speaks on black brotherhood, black joy, black mental health, black freedom and the necessity of sharing more diverse black stories on stage and on film. You can watch Peters in the new Spike Lee Joint, ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ on Netflix June 12, 2020.

[Episode 69] "Perspective." May 17, 2020

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The ladies of BGP check in for another quarantine convo. Alysha, Gia, Scottie, Bexx and Sapphira Em discuss Michael Jordan’s “asshole” tendencies from 'The Last Dance’ documentary, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s soulful serenade during their #Verzuz battle and Insecure’s latest episode - “Lowkey Movin’ On”. The ladies examine and debate both Issa and Molly’s perspectives.

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