The Afterparty: "More Black Daddy Chronicles" (Feat. Nick Gaines)

In our latest installment of The Afterparty we celebrate Father’s Day by exploring the joys, challenges, and perils of Black Daddyhood with your favorite podcaster’s favorite podcaster Nick Gaines. We discuss the importance of expressing vulnerability with our children, improvements we can make as parents, the metamorphosis we underwent as fathers, and why raising children without rhythm should be a criminal offense.

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When Theater Goes Dark (feat. Andrew Shade and April Reign of Broadway Black)

Tis the season for the Tony Awards! So in this episode, we're joined by two of the best, brightest, and Blackest voices on Broadway: the incomparable Andrew Shade (Founder and Editorial Director of Broadway Back) and the illustrious April Reign(Managing Editor of Broadway Black, #OscarsSoWrite Creator) to discuss carving out space for participants and consumers of Black Theatre, the Tony Awards nominees, and is this ongoing Black Media Renaissance just a facade? Additionally, Alex and the afterlife aren't the best of friends, Jay has the perfect recipe for friendship, and Lifetime hates Black people.

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Blerd is the Word (Feat. Jamie Broadnax of Black Girl Nerds & J. of Tea with Queen and J)

In this episode, we're joined by the dynamic duo of Black Girl Nerds creator and mogul in the making Jamie Broadnax, as well as our very special guest co-host J. of the Tea With Queen & J podcast, to discuss the breadth and idiosyncrasies of nerd culture, the importance of Black creators and executives within creative spaces, and Jamie's secret rendezvous with Idris Elba. Additionally, Alex takes a voyage to 1998, our birthday party has the best cake and ice cream, and even Jay has a price.

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The Afterparty: "Adventures in Motherhood" (feat. CaShawn Thompson and Tiffani Sheriff)

In this special Afterparty dedicated to the givers of life, we're joined by doula, mother, blogger, and creator of the "Black Girls Are Magic" merchandise line CaShawn Thompson and brand consultant, mother, and dancer Tiffani Sheriff to discuss raising awesome children, self-care amidst selflessness, and the challenges of developing your own parenting style.

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Hello Brooklyn (feat. Demetria Lucas D'Oyley)

In this episode, we’re joined by author, television personality, and melanated wonder woman Demetria Lucas D’Oyley to discuss her burgeoning multimedia empire, her bouts with self-doubt, which Brooklyn rapper wears the crown, and her journey while expanding her brand beyond writing. Additionally, Alex is to blame for the next podcast civil war, Jay is in dire need of anger management, and podcasting takes a lot of damn work.

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The Afterparty: "Kendrick Lamar's DAMN."

Kung Fu Kenny is back aaaaaaand so is The Afterparty. Here's our thoughts on his new album.

A Black Writers Symposium (Feat. Kiese Laymon & Hari Ziyad of RaceBaitR)

In one of our most candid episodes to date, we're joined by the dynamic duo of educator, "Long Division" author, and Southern-fried scribe Kiese Laymon and RaceBaitR's H.N.I.C. Hari Ziyad for our first ever "Black Writers Symposium". We discuss the necessity of the creative spaces they occupy, the delicate balance of selling their artistry while not selling their souls, and the roles and responsibilities of writers within the pursuit of true Black liberation. Additionally, Alex has a thing for Crunch Berries, Jay shops at Gordon Gartrelle, and Amtrak stations ain’t nothing nice.

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Take The Pledge (Feat. Eunique Jones Gibson of Because of Them We Can)

In our new episode we’re joined by author, activist, and photographer Eunique Jones Gibson, the melanated mastermind behind the multi-faceted company “Because of Them We Can”. We discuss the complexities of identity within the African diaspora, the importance of instilling Black pride in our children, the necessity of separating talented individuals from their problematic behavior, and the greatest mac & cheese recipe in the history of modern mankind. Additionally, 1998 doesn't belong in Alex's rear view mirror, Jay is boring as hell, and a can of Pepsi would’ve worked wonders for MLK in Selma.

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