Ellen Tha Great Podcast

On the first episode of season 2, Ellen Wanjiru has an impromptu convo with New Jersey-based creative collective, KidsNot$aints, about their vibe, what they represent and their musical influences. There’s also a bonus on-air performance included! KIDSNOT$AINTS creates timeless memories and unforgettable moments. With everything produced in-house, each member handles different aspects of what you hear – Josh produces, mixes, and sings, Raphael and Alan both write and sing, while Brandon and Mikey act as creative directors. The group blends alternative pop, r&b, and hip-hop into a sound inspired by BROCKHAMPTON, Frank Ocean, and John Mayer, to name a few. “We just have fun and create naturally.”

I had the pleasure of chatting it up with Alyssa Goss and Candice Renée about their roles in TYLER PERRY’S ‘BRUH.’ Exclusively available on BET+, the series examines the contemporary world of dating, career and friendship through the lens of four African American men with a brother-like bond. John, Tom, Mike and Bill are four college friends now in their thirties.

On this episode we discuss the allegations of unequal treatment, sexual harassment and coercion in the workplace against Abiola Oke, former CEO and publisher of the indie music website Okayplayer and OkayAfrica, Richelieu Dennis, former Essence CEO, and Chris Stylezz former host of D’ussé Palooza.

I got the chance to talk to director Armie Hicks Jr. about his new short film ‘Circuit,’ a must-see film about a young girl that gets lured into sex trafficking.

I dedicate this episode to the most important man in my universe. To all that he is and forever will be. The perfect role model, the perfect dad.

This is a follow up from episode 4, which was based on 11 black men sharing their feelings on George Floyd’s murder. I’m sharing my thoughts as well as those of some female listeners.

As I sorted through my own feelings over the murder of George Floyd, I frequently wondered what the black men in my life must be thinking and feeling. And so I decided to ask: How do you feel and what can the women in your life do to help?

I have always admired those that travel the world independently. On this episode I am joined by Lena Mwangi, whose wanderlust took her to Mexico, Egypt, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Senegal, Spain & Morocco.

How do you feel about interracial relationships? My guest, David, is one half of the Single Dad Why You Mad Podcast.