BGD Podcasts

In the farewell episode, host Raquel Willis is joined by activist and writer L'lerrét Ailith for the final episode. They discuss Insecure, #NoConfederate, The Breakfast Club and Trump's Transgender Military Ban.

Host Raquel Willis and writer Candice Benbow discuss Jay-Z's 4:44, Blac Chyna vs. Rob Kardashian, Donald Trump Jr. 's ineptitude and Tyler the Creator's potential queerness.

Host Raquel Willis chats with Aurielle Marie about Serena Williams' maternity pics, ESPN's Body Issue, Rihanna's love life, Kodak Black's misogynoir and whether Bruno Mars appropriates Black music.

Host Raquel Willis discusses Amber Rose's sex positive feminism, No Justice No Pride and the Black Panther trailer. Later, she interviews Andrea Jenkins on her run for Minneapolis City Council and trans folks in politics.

Host Raquel Willis discusses Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry's cultural appropriation, student walk-outs on political leaders and the best shut down of Nyansapo Black Feminist Festival in Paris. Later, Willis interviews photographer Mikael Owunna on African LGBTQ representation.

Host Raquel Willis is joined by Elle Hearns to discuss writer and feminist Chimamanda Adichie's comments about transgender women and to explore the ways trans women are resisting in the Age of Trump.

Host ChE is joined by activist India Harville to discuss finding freedom in disability justice.

On the newest BGD podcast, host Raquel Willis and guest Blair Imani discuss Get Out, International Women's Day and Emma Watson vs. Beyoncé.

This week, host Raquel Willis talks The Grammys, Adele and Beyoncé, The Superbowl and Elizabeth Warren with guest Nnennaya Amuchie.

In episode six, CarmenLeah is joined by her wife, award-winning writer and BGD creator Mia McKenzie, to share their lessons in love. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.

Host Raquel Willis and guest Renee Bracey Sherman unpack the Women's March, Emmett Till's accuser and Trump's SCOTUS Pick.

In our first episode of 2017, host Raquel Willis and guest Jamie Necbitt Golden of Hood Feminism discuss Trump attacking John Lewis, Steve Harvey hating on Asian Men, the Black Church unlearning homophobia and celebrate Trap Music.

In episode five, CL and ChE discuss achieving our visions and goals in the new year, and beyond, while dealing with anxiety and depression. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.

Before we leave 2016 behind for good, let's breakdown of the good, the bad and the hot mess we witnessed this year. Guests Cate Young and April reign join host Raquel Willis.

This week we discuss Russia hacking our election, the Charlamagne and Tomi Lahren situation and Kanye meeting with Trump!

In episode four, CL and ChE talk about how marginalized people can move from a place of fear to a place of action in Trump's America. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.

Stop crying for a little while and listen the newest BGD Podcast. Or just listen while you cry. Either way. Host Raquel Willis and guest Shay Akil McLean have lots to say about the election of Donald Trump.

In episode three, Day of the Dead inspires CL and ChE to talk grieving and celebrating the people and things we've lost with rituals. Special guest Dr. Cynthia Ramirez joins the podcast to share the history and practices of Dia de Los Muertos. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.

Hey, look what we have here! Another episode of the BGD podcast! Grab some snacks and listen in to our host, Raquel, discuss Trump, Nate Parker, and the underlying issues that tie them together with our guest, Jack Qu'emi!

Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. In episode two, CL and ChE discuss issues of cultural appropriation that come up for people of color using healing practices not from their own lineages. Special guest Fatimah Asghar.

Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. In episode one, CL and ChE discuss connecting with ancestors as a practice of healing.

You know what it’s time for? A new episode of the BGD podcast! Join our host, Raquel Willis, as she and actress, writer and filmmaker Rain Valdez talk about the show Transparent, the reality TV show Strut, and trans women’s stories!

We're back with a brand new episode of the BGD Podcast! Join our new host, Raquel Willis, as she and guest Cate Young discuss Colin Kaepernick's protest, Chris Brown's latest run-in with the law, and Black celebs who have said the dreaded "all lives matter" —play along and see if you can guess who said what!

Is all mainstream media bad and racist? On this episode, amazing Black trans activist and writer Raquel Willis (@raquelwillis_) joins Chanelle Adams (@nellienooks) for a much-needed conversation about anti-Blackness in mainstream media. They discuss the ridiculous ways the media responded to Harambe's death and the serious anti-Blackness in a recent Chinese detergent commercial. But it's not all bad! Together, they discuss the powerful scenes in Roots, the new miniseries, and the positive ways it depicts Black people's history.

You don't want to miss what this duo has to say about Beckys everywhere. On this episode of the Black Girl Dangerous Podcast, Chanelle Adams (@nellienooks) hosts Phoenix Calida (@uppittynegress) to analyze the larger impacts of bell hooks' critique of Lemonade, the rise of Skai Jackson, and the last straw for Azealia Banks.

Episode 11! And we're back! The podcast is back in full swing this April hosted by Black Girl Dangerous herself, Mia Mckenzie, with guests Chanelle (@nellienooks) and Shaadi (@TwittaHoney). This podcast catches you up to speed on everything from the women who took their Twitter beef too seriously to Black Girls Rock! and Beyoncé rumors. You'll be sure to leave this podcast with a cutting analysis on race and ancestry in 2016 and speculations about the The Walking Dead finale!

Episode 10! From Kendrick's performance at the Grammys to Beyoncé's "Formation" and Kanye's latest Twitter rants, this was a really Black week in pop culture. In this podcast, Chanelle Adams takes over the airwaves with guests Shay (@they_berian), Lenée (@dopegirlfresh), and Raina (@RainaWrites) to discuss Grammy reactions, Kendrick's use of Africa, how sexism affects "Formation" responses, and mental health in the community. Get ready for it, because there's so much ground to cover!

Episode 9! The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast is back in action! BGD's Chanelle Adams and Princess Harmony host the episode with special guests Brandie (@feministfists) and Jack Qu’emi Gutierrez (@jackquemi)! This week’s episode is packed with conversations about veganism, PETA's racism, nonbinary people, and Jaden Smith!

Episode 8!!!! This week, Black Girl Dangerous Mia McKenzie and guests Jamie Nesbitt Golden and Cate Young discuss Patti's Pies, Empire, why white women don't need to have opinions on how Black women celebrate each other, Aziz Ansari's new show and non-Black PoC f*ckery!

Black Girl Dangerous Mia McKenzie and guests N'Jaila Rhee, CarmenLeah Ascencio and Cate Young discuss Ben Carson's new "urban" radio ad, the Daniel Holtzclaw case, Matt McGorry and white celebrity "allyship" and why Amber Rose may be exactly the feminist we need right now.

Episode 6 of the Black Girl Dangerous podcast is here! Listen to Black Girl Dangerous herself—Mia McKenzie—and guests Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Reagan Gomez and Cate Young discuss the Democratic debate, why we don't trust Hillary Clinton, Quentin Tarantino and the importance of controlling our own narratives as marginalized people, Ellen Degeneres' racist Nicki Minaj skit and more!

Episode 5 of the Black Girl Dangerous podcast is here! Listen to Black Girl Dangerous herself—Mia McKenzie—and guests Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Pia Glenn's Triflin' Cousin Yvonne, and ray(nise) cange discuss Meryl Streep's Suffragette t-shirt fail, Rihanna calling Rachel Dolezal "a bit of a hero", Amber Rose's SlutWalk and the pushback from ashy dudes, that NYT profile of Nicki Minaj and more!!

Episode 4 of the Black Girl Dangerous podcast is here! Listen to Black Girl Dangerous herself—Mia McKenzie—and guests Shaadi Devereaux and Travis Alabanza discuss How To Get Away With Murder, the flopping of the whitewashed Stonewall movie, how to deal with racist white friends, Empire and more!

Episode 3 of the Black Girl Dangerous Podcast with Mia McKenzie, featuring Shaadi Devereaux, Vianca Masucci and Travis Alabanza. Topics include black women winning at the Emmys, Serena and #BlameDrake, what Wack Flocka said about trans people, Farrakhan's criticism of Beyoncé and more!

Episode 2 of the Black Girl Dangerous Podcast with Mia McKenzie, featuring Shaadi Devereaux, Jennicet Gutierrez and Vianca Masucci. Topics include Kim Davis, Beyonce and feminism, The Weeknd, protesting at the White House and navigating in-laws.

The first episode of the Black Girl Dangerous podcast is here! Listen to Black Girl Dangerous herself—Mia McKenzie—and guest co-host Shaadi Devereaux talk Nicki/Taylor/Miley, Ashley Madison, chasing wild turkeys, Idris Elba, Black Lives Matter and more!