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A podcast for black gamers, by black gamers. This is the place to find your favorite content creators, game developers, artists, and other key players in the gaming industry who are breaking down barriers and paving the way by always staying true to themselves and unapologetic at all times!

Cortez Washington

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    • Oct 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 74 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast

    Cultural Curation with Bay Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 55:19


    Bay Davis is a Model, Poet, Trans Advocate and South Central native rooted in liberation, abolition and love. She explores communal disparities, structural racism and gender identity through the lens of her own experiences and ancestral informed wordsmanship. We chat about everything from making your presence known in unfamiliar spaces, to the underlying morality in gang culture and more!Bay Davis: tiktok.com/@baydavissBlacspiration: Linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: callmeazia.comAsk Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show

    How to become a resource for others with Jasmine Williams-Jacobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 44:39


    Jasmine T. Williams-Jacobs (they/she) is the founder and director of Black Remote She, a community-driven platform for Black queer, trans, nonbinary people, and allies interested in working remotely. We chat about what it means to be a resource hub for others, how is it being an entrepreneur and more!BlackRemoteShe's website: https://www.blackremoteshe.com/Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.comAsk Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show

    Tech, Music and then some with Ebonie Butler AKA Metal & Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 48:49


    Ebonie Butler aka Metal & Coffee is a metal connoisseur multifaceted creator who is all about covering the wide wide variety of metal music. She is a DJ, Full-Time Software Engineer and apart of The Claw which is a group of diverse tech streamers from across the world.We cover everything from the tech industry, carving out your own path and of course, Metal music!MetalAndCoffee: https://metalandcoffee.com/Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.comAsk Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show

    SheIsBoogie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 80:26


    AmbitiousBoogie or SheIsBoogie is a Cosplayer, Gamer, Streamer, and Mentor. She plays games like Tekken and Apex Legends! She is an Apex Legends coach and COO for an all women organization called SistaShootas, a Gaming Collective for Black women in Esports with a focus of FPS competitive gaming for skill, profit, and content creation. She recently joined TeamInferno, an EA licensed tournament host. She streams mainly on twitch where she is a part of the Twitch black Guild and recently celebrated 5.1k followers. Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show

    Multifaceted Creation with KalesDad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 91:27


    KalesDad is Father, Music Artist, multifaceted Digital Creator, and great Conversationalist.We chat about everything from content creation being fuel for his music, what it means to have a community support your journey, how to take a chance on yourself, Blasphemous, Kendrick Lamar and more! KalesDad: https://linktr.ee/kalesdadBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.comAsk Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show

    Politics and Restorative Justice with Amira Young-Kingsawan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 69:01


    Amira Young - Kingsawan is a Community Organizer with Worker Center of Racial Justice, which is a grassroots organization fighting for Black Liberation and a fair and inclusive society that benefits all people through direct action organizing, policy advocacy, leadership development and voter engagement. She is also an advocate as a member of VOICES Member: Domestic Violence Awareness of the Sojourner Center and a Lupus Foundation of America advocate. We chat about her journey as a community organizer, what is restorative justice and how we can learn from it, why voting matters and more! Amira & WC4RJ: https://www.center4racialjustice.org/Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    Immersing Ourselves in VR with ShawnCamGaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 64:22


    Shawn Cameron aka ShawnCamGaming is a Digital Creator and Streamer. He is a BigCreatxr, Ubisoft Creator, KatVR Ambassador and Twitch Affiliate who specializes in VR and Metaverse content. We chat about the ins and outs of being a full-time creator, his journey starting out with Vine and how some people take RP a little too seriously, his journey becoming a Meta Partner and KatVR ambassador and more! Be sure to check him out on Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube!ShawnCamGaming: https://www.tiktok.com/@_shawncameron?lang=enBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    Summer Streaming and Accessibility with Miktastic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 56:27


    On this episode we chat with member of DC3, Disabled Content Creators Collective, and YOUphoria, Miktastic! We chat about challenges faced by marginalized communities in gaming, the need for intuitive gameplay for all gamers especially those who are disabled, the power of a finding your community and more! Be sure to check Them out on Twitch!Miktastic: https://www.twitch.tv/miktastic/about Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    Adulting: Career Changes with Daphne Benford - Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 72:57


    As we are continuing our journey to find the true meaning of adulthood, Daphne stops by to give us her insights! We chop it up about how careers changes affect your mental health in both bad and good ways, how she has found ways to balance outside opinions and her own expectations, what it took for her to take a leap of faith, how she refills her cup and more!Daphne's LinkedIn: Daphne Benford-Smith, Esq. | LinkedInBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    Personal Branding with Sway Steward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 47:24


    On this episode we chat with Sway Steward about some tips and tricks when it comes to personal branding. Consuela "Sway" Steward is the Owner and CEO of AfroArcher, a consulting organization that fosters collaboration within public media organizations by promoting self-reflection and leveraging diverse perspectives for enhanced workplace culture and content. She is the Equity and Inclusion Advisor for Greater Public, which is a professional development association for public media fundraisers and the director of Our Hour, which are town hall sessions which focuses on connection and empowerment for public media Professionals of Color.AfroArcher LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afroarcherAfroArcher Website: https://afroarcherllc.com/ Sway Steward LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sway-steward/ Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    Adulting: Expert Edition with KC Nwosu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 56:59


    KC stops by to chat about his journey as an Adult. We how being a parent made a significant impact on his decision making, ways he balances work and personal life, what it took for him to take a leap of faith, how he finds inspiration and more. Be sure to check him out on Second Wind's YouTube!Second Wind Media: https://www.youtube.com/@SecondWindGroupBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    KandidlyKayla

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 56:38


    KandidlyKayla is a digital creator. She is a full-time twitch streamer, vlogger, and part-time fashion model (which is on display on her website with her merch!) We chat about the ins and outs of being a full-time creator, the importance of mental health and more! Be sure to check her out on Twitch every day at 2 pm!KandidlyKayla: https://kandidlykayla.com/Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    Our Favorite Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 57:40


    On this episode we are yapping about the Inside Gaming Report by Fandom. Plus, our favorite games!!Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    He a FAN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 71:34


    We are back baybee! And on this episode we are talking Drake vs Kendrick! But not only do we talk about who we think won but also, we discuss about the dangers of internet discourse and how not to act on the socials!Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the Show.

    JayaTheSensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 53:37


    JayaTheSensei is a TV Producer by day, getting her start on shows like Paternity Court, and a twitch streamer by night. She is also a baby cosplay artist and a member of Sistas of the Fog. We chat about the ins and outs of working in the television industry, what makes a good horror movie and some of our favorite games! Be sure to check her out on Twitch!JayaTheSensei: https://linktr.ee/jayathesenseiBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

    Alex Norimaki

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 66:48


    Alex Norimaki is a digital creator, cosplayer and professional marketing coordinator. She is also the host of Soundtest, a show that discuss video game music and orginal soundtracks (OSTs) with the people who love them. On this episode we chat about how she creates a welcoming space for her community, her first cosplay experience, favorite foods and so much more! Be sure to follow her on all the platforms!Alex Norimaki: https://beacons.ai/alexnorimakiBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

    Jordan Williams Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 34:10


    On this episode we chat with variety streamer and content creator, Jordan Williams Gaming. He speaks about his early days as a streamer, what are the need to knows about streamer courtesy, being authentic, trusting the process and more! Be sure to catch him on Twitch!JordanWillamsGaming: https://solo.to/jordanwilliamsgamingOur Site: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

    Khalil Abdullah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 71:17


    On this episode we chat with Khalil Abdullah. Khalil is the CEO and Co-founder of Decoy Games, founded in 2019 with their inaugural title, Swimsanity. Khalil is a self-taught game developer with a focus in computer science.  He speaks on the importance of maintaining a stable income to invest in your future. How the concept of Swimsanity evolved over time into a self-publish reality, and more! Be sure to check out Swimsanity, available now on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Steam.Check Us Out Here → Linktr.ee/blacspirationDecoy Games → https://www.decoygames.com/CallMeAzia → https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

    ChellOfAGamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 72:07


    New Season, New Name, Same Black!Welcome to The Blacspiration Gaming Podcast! Inspiring Black gamers one episode at a time!We kick off this new season with an interview of ChellOfAGamer. We get all the details on her personal journey as a content creator, who are some of her Black influences, her new series focusing on her journey to being the best Tekken 8 player and more!Be sure to catch her on YouTube and Twitch!Our Site: https://linktr.ee/blacspiration ChellOfAGamer: https://linktr.ee/chellofagamerCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

    The PSL Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 79:44


    On the season finale, Azia & Cortez discuss their favorite fall activities, the impact of the gaming industry layoffs, and how corporations are targeting kids in Fortnite!Oh, and some of the games they are currently playing of course!CallMeAzia Bloghttps://callmeazia.com/blogCallMeAzia Twitchhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCallMeAzia Twitterhttps://twitter.com/callmeazia_---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:The Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast (@UBGPod) / X (twitter.com)Unapologetically Black Podcast (@ubgpod) | TikTokThe Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast - YouTubehttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpod Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109Support the show

    MissJourdy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 45:43


    On this week we chat with media personality MissJourdy! We talk about everything from her journey from sports journalism to eSports to some of her favorite games and more!Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109MissJourdy's Websitehttps://missjourdy.com/MissJourdy's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/missjourdyMissJourdy's YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@missjourdyMissJourdy's TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theblerdbae---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109Support the show

    The Freaky Profiling Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 54:20


    This week Cortez and Azia chat about some of things that are happening in gaming and in pop culture including:Unity backpeddling on some of their runtime feesVolition, the studio behind Saints Row & Red Faction, shuts down A terrible movie called Freaky ProfilingPlus, we chat about some of the games we are currently playing and more!CallMeAzia Bloghttps://callmeazia.com/blogCallMeAzia Twitchhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCallMeAzia Twitterhttps://twitter.com/callmeazia_---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:The Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast (@UBGPod) / X (twitter.com)Unapologetically Black Podcast (@ubgpod) | TikTokThe Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast - YouTubehttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpod Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109 Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109Support the show

    Geneva Heyward

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 31:57


    On this week we chat with gameplay programmer Geneva Heyward! We talk about everything from their journey as becoming an indie dev, working on ValiDate, some of their favorite games and more! Go check out their latest project Skate and Date!Geneva's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/GensutaGeneva's Websitehttps://gensuta.github.io/Skate and Date on Itch.iohttps://gensuta.itch.io/skate-and-date---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109Support the show

    Kc Nwosu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 60:54


    On this week we chat with writer, games journalist and content creator Kc Nwosu! We talk about everything from how the rebrand process goes to his origin story to some of his favorite games and more!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/SigmaGears9ESCAPIST MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONShttps://www.escapistmagazine.com/author/kc-nowsu/TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/sigmagears9---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodSupport the show Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109Support the show

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    Brandii Hooker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 50:14


    On this week we chat with community builder and founder of Brown Girl Gamer Code, Brandii Hooker! We talk about everything from what does it take to be a community manager to some of her favorite games and more! TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/bggc_TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/browngirlgamercodeYOUTUBEhttps://rb.gy/6bb2mFACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/browngirlgamercode/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

    My mind is stuck in the "clouds"...... streaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 70:08


    Another week, another current events episode!On this week's episode Azia and Cortez discuss current events!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show!Support the show

    Graham Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 24:50


    On this episode we chat with game developer and creator of  Super Space Club, Graham Reid! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story and all the fun things surrounding Super Space Club! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go get Super Space Club which is available now on Steam!WEBSITEhttps://www.grahamoflegend.com/SUPER SPACE CLUBhttps://www.grahamoflegend.com/superspaceclubTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/grahamoflegendTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@grahamoflegend-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

    Persephone Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 49:15


    On this episode we chat with writer, content creator and professional dungeon master, Persephone Valentine! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, how her writing is one of her true passions, how voicing 60 different NPCs can really put a strain on your voice, Baldur's Gate 3 and a bunch of other stuff! TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/persephirothTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/Persephiroth---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

    Kids gambling in Roblox and the Barbz take over COD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 58:46


    Another week, another current events episode!On this week's episode Azia and Cortez discuss Nicki Minaj making her historic appearance in COD, Roblox and its illegal casinos, Cortez's appearance on the Party Chat Podcast, ESRB plans to potentially gather information from children and more!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show!Support the show

    Adanna Nedd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 32:28


    On this episode we chat with Games Writer, Games Researcher & Narrative Designer, Adanna! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games right now, our love for the Sly Cooper series, how a research project led to her becoming a games writer, Spirit Swap, her origin story and so much more. You don't want to skip this one and also be sure to check out Spirit Swap on steam!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/AFNarratives8LINKShttps://afnarratives.carrd.co/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

    CallMeAzia has joined the battle!

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 63:07


    On this week's episode we welcome Callmeazia to the team! She will be a regular on the show as the newest member of the UBGP family. Plus, we chat about some the latest gaming news! We talk about the Microsoft FTC case, Unity's newest voice detection tool for toxic gamers, how a Destiny 2 got a player into $500k worth of debt and more!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show!Support the show

    AyChristene

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 60:10


    On this episode we chat with Content Creation Royalty, AyChristene! We it chop it up about what are some of our favorite games right now, how she has evolved as a content creator overtime, our love for the Fast and Furious series, Xbox needing to step their game up, her origin story and so much more. You don't want to skip this one and also be sure to check her out on YouTube!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/AyChristeneYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@AyChristenePARTY CHAT YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@partychatpodcastINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/aychristene/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

    Callmeazia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 44:30


    On this episode we chat with content creator and voice actor, Callmeazia! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, how great it is being about of Team Harvest and Black Girl Gamers, the importance of mental health in the gaming community and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content!BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogTWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

    André Brock Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 31:04


    On this episode we chat with Author and tenured Associate Professor of Media Studies at Georgia Tech University, André Brock Jr.! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, the importance of Critical Technoculture Discourse Analysis (CTDA), how blackness is interpreted and expressed in the digital communities and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go check out their book Disturbed Blackness: African American Cybercultures! ACADEMIA MAIN PAGEhttps://andrebrock.academia.edu/RESEARCHhttps://andrebrock.academia.edu/research#papersTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DocDre---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

    Indigo Doyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 30:05


    On this episode we chat with 3d artist and founder of Pushing Vertices gaming studio, Indigo Doyle! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, the ins and outs of running an indie studio, the gaming development community and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go check out the RollerGirl demo!ROLLERGIRLhttps://indigodoyle.com/rollergirl-gamePUSHING VERTICEShttps://twitter.com/PushingVerticesTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/IndigoDoyle---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

    Dossy24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 23:11


    SEASON 3 IS HERE and we are kicking it off with Dossy24! This variety streamer and I chop it up about what are some of our favorite games right now, her love for indie and niche games, her origin story and so much more. You don't want to skip this one and also be sure to check her on Twitch!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DOSSY24TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/dossy24TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dossy24th---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

    HEATCheck Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 42:17


    On this episode we chat with the HeatCheck Gaming team, DTrick, Sawc, BSmoove, Dee, and Ky! We chop it up about everything from their origin stories, how they were able to transition into the professional gaming space, how they have been preparing for the upcoming season, what to expect from the team this season and more! Be sure to follow him on all his platforms and be sure to tune into the next season which starts on March 8th on Twitch!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/KyNoHoodiehttps://twitter.com/392Deehttps://twitter.com/ogsawchttps://twitter.com/DTrick__https://twitter.com/BsmooveJTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/hoodiekyhttps://www.twitch.tv/imforeigndeehttps://www.twitch.tv/ogsawchttps://www.twitch.tv/odtrickHEATCHECK GAMING WEBSITEhttps://heatcheck.nba.com/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

    Derric "Famous" Franklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 30:28


    On this week's episode we chat with NBA 2K Legend and General Manager for Heat Check Gaming, Derric "Famous" Franklin! We chop it up about everything from his origin story, how he was able to transition into the professional gaming space, how he uses his platform to uplift others, what to expect from the team's upcoming season and more! Be sure to follow him on all his platforms and be sure to tune into the next season which starts on March 8th!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/youFamousEnoughTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/famousenoughHEATCHECK GAMING WEBSITEhttps://heatcheck.nba.com/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

    MoshPatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 35:19


    On this episode we have content creator, charity streamer, and member of Team Sidequest, MoshPatt! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how they got into charity streaming, how Guardians Mental Health aids gamers, our mutual love for the classic WWE games and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and tune into all their content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/MoshPattTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MoshPattINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/moshpatt/KO-FIhttps://ko-fi.com/moshpatt---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

    Spicy Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 33:22


    On this episode we have content creator, writer, choreographer and co-host of the Mutants Only Podcast, Spicy Lady! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how she got into comics, her passion for entertainment industry and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and tune into all their content on their YouTube!INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/spicyladyentertainment/?hl=enTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/spicyladygamingTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/spicyladyentTIK TOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spicyladyentertainment---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

    Kylah "Ky" Cooke

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 46:47


    On this episode we have content creator, cosplayer and member of Achievement Hunter, Ky Cooke! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how she was able to transition in from personal content creation to working with Achievement Hunter, building her personal brand, curating content for Black Heritage Month at Rooster Teeth and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and tune into all their content on their YouTube!YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@DefinedByKyTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/definedbykyTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/definedbykyTIK TOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@definedbykyWEBSITEhttps://www.flowcode.com/page/definedbyky---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod

    Athena

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 34:08


    On this episode we have Professional Tekken Player, 1000 Dreams Grant Winner and HyperX Partner Athena! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how she was able to transition in professional gaming, why she loves coaching, our Tekken 8 predictions and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and book a coaching session with her if you want some expert advice on how to become a great Tekken PlayerMETAFYhttps://metafy.gg/@athena4lyfe/sessionsTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/Athena_4LyfeTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/athena4lyfeTIK TOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@athena4lyfe?lang=en---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod

    S2 Ep 12 - Daphne Benford-Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 56:29


    On this episode we have CEO of Benford-Smith Law Firm & Vice President of Studio Maho, Daphne Benford-Smith! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how she was able to incorporate her love for gaming and anime into her work, the importance of trademarking for creators, why you should not use Legal Doom and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and book a session with her to discuss all your trademarking and contracting needs!WEBSITEhttps://www.benfordsmithlawfirm.com/contactusSTUDIO MAHOhttps://www.studiomaho.com/TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/BigEsqBaeTIK TOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@trademarksenpai?_t=8VjaqeK28Fv&_r=1---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod

    S2 Ep 11 - Jeffrey Rousseau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 63:45


    On this Episode we chat with Journalist and Writer Jeffrey Rousseau! We discuss everything from what it's like being a game journalist on the business side, what we feel like the state of gaming is currently in, our favorite games of the last year and more! Be sure to follow him on all his platforms to get more of his content!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/JRpotentialGAMESINDUSTRY.BIZhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/authors/jeffrey-rousseauINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/jrpotential/Welcome to The Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod

    S2 Ep 10 - Austin Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 63:12


    On this episode we have award winning game writer, narrative designer and cast member of the Transplanar RPG and The Strix University RPG, Austin Taylor! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, the difference between game writing for analog games and digital games, utilizing our position in the gaming industry to help others, the Sega and Nintendo feud and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and tune into Transplanar on Saturdays at 8pm ET on Twitch and The Strix University Season 1 on YouTube!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/sailorsctaustinTRANSPLANARhttps://www.twitch.tv/TransplanarRPGTHE STRIX UNIVERSITYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AqZKXXNIbA&list=PLnV97zRrXQu8PP3XSEzJzH_UxfIikpDPOWelcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod

    S2 Ep 9 - imjustkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 31:08


    On this episode we chat with full time content creator and RPG fanatic of imjustkey! We chop it up about his origin story, his love for content creation and the different pathways he has been down, what pulled him towards RPGs, how much we love 360Jeezy and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of his content!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/imjustkeyTTVTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/imjustkeyYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/imjustkeyWelcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod

    S2 Ep 8 - BJ "Bunneh3000" Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 37:58


    On this episode we chat with gaming journalist and founder of BlackNerdsPlay,  BJ "Bunneh3000" Brown! We chop it up about his origin story, how the gaming journalism industry has changed over the years, what his process when conducting a review and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of his content!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/Bunneh3000BLOGhttps://bunneh3000.wordpress.com/TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bunneh3000Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpod

    S2 Ep 7 - GishiFPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 35:58


    On this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and graphic designer GishiFPS! We chop it up about his origin story, how gaming influences his career as a graphic designer and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of his content! TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/gishifpsTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/GISHIFPSINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/gishifps/Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.facebook.com/gaming/UBGPPlays

    S2 Ep 6 - Dani Dee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 62:56


    On this episode we chat with writer, combat designer, narrative designer, founder of Split Fate Studios, producer on High Elo Girls, 1/4 of First Bite Games, Dani Dee! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, the wild lore of Mortal Kombat, the gaming development community and the resources available and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go wishlist High Elo Girls!SPLIT FATE STUDIOShttps://twitter.com/split_fateFIRST BITE GAMEShttps://www.firstbitegames.com/TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/danulmaoHIGH ELO GIRLShttps://bit.ly/3CfmLZ0-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.facebook.com/gaming/UBGPPlays

    S2 Ep5 - FoxxTHEEGamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 43:40


    On this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and co-host of the SoulerScouts Podcast FoxxTHEEGamer! We chop it up about her origin story, her journey with having Lupus and being a content creator, the importance of mental health and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow her on all her platforms for more of her content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/foxxtheegamerTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/FOXXtheeGAMERINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/foxxtheegamer/TIK TOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@foxxtheegamer-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.facebook.com/gaming/UBGPPlays

    S2 Ep 4 - StruggleGamers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 30:32


    On this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and your favorite drunk Uncle, StruggleGamers! We chop it up about his origin story, how much work goes into content creation and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of him content! #FREESTRUGGLEMANTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/strugglegamersTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/StruggleGamersINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/strugglegamers/BEACONhttps://beacons.ai/strugglegamers-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.facebook.com/gaming/UBGPPlays

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