Podcast appearances and mentions of James Bland

Filmmaker Marco Calvani talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about “High Tide” his feature film debut that stars Marco Pigossi (Lourenço) as a Brazilian undocumented immigrant adrift Provincetown in the late summer. The film is about a young man coping after a break up & left adrift in Ptown with his travel visa running out. Lourenço then meets Maurice a Black American & a romance evolves. Though Maurice's comes with a circle of friends he's is also quite aware he's the minority in a predominantly white queer tourist mecca. Pigossi gives a haunting performance steeped in melancholy & raw pain but delivers moments of openness, optimism & joy with an affective portrait of the depths LGBTQ men experience seeking meaningful connections. As the summer season fades & with his unexpected romance with Maurice together the two reconcile the pasts they've left behind & pursue their uncertain futures. The film distributed by Strand Releasing premiered at South by Southwest & was released in NYC earlier this month followed by an expansion to Los Angeles & will begin a run at Waters Edge Cinema in Provincetown & Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, MA on Friday November 1st. The stellar cast also includes James Bland as Maurice, Marisa Tomei as Miriam, Bill Irwin as Scott, Sean Mahon as Bob, Mya Taylor as Crystal, Bryan Batt as Todd, Todd Flaherty as Leslie, Karl Gregory as BJ & João Santos as Dimo with a haunting score by Sebastian Plano.  Marco Calvani is an Italian playwright, director, filmmaker, translator & actor. Trained as an actor since he was a teenager Calvani made his debut as a playwright in 2002 with Quasi commissioned by the European Social Forum. Prior to his first feature film High Tide which had its world premiere at SXSW in March 2024 he wrote & directed the short film The View from Up Here starring Melissa Leo & Leïla Bekhti based on his eponymous play originally commissioned by The Actors Studio & directed by Estelle Parsons. As of 2020 Marco  is in a relationship with Brazilian actor Marco Pigossi. LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

After months of us talking him up, Emmy-award-winning actor and writer James Bland is finally joining us for a long overdue sit-down. And, in this high-energy episode, we unpack long-standing public debates about "what is art" and "how do you earn street credibility?" - using everyone from Drake vs Kendrick to Spike Lee vs Tyler Perry as real-life case studies. Register for Blue's "Own Thy Shift" self-mastery course (and attend from the safety of your own home) starting Wednesday, July 10th: https://fall24.eventbrite.com/ To book a coaching consult or reading with Blue: https://bluecentricshop.com/readings Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bluecentric Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluecentric TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluetelusma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Til að geta skilið börn verður að líta til frumtengsla þeirra og ummönnunaraðila, það þarf að lesa svipbrigði, líkamlegt atferli, yrta og óyrta tjáningu barna svo unnt sé að skima fyrir hættu í tengslasamböndum þeirra. Þetta er skrifað í lýsingu á námskeiðinu Brosmildu og stilltu börnin sem Ragnheiður B. Guðmundsdóttir, félagsráðgjafi, fjölskyldufræðingur og doktorsnemi við HÍ, stýrir hjá Endurmenntun HÍ. Ragnheiður kom í þáttinn í dag og sagði okkur frá námskeiðinu og til dæmis hvernig hægt er að greina tengslahegðun barna sem búa við hættu. Jónatan Garðarsson hefur heimsótt Mannlega þáttinn nokkrum sinnum upp á síðkastið og farið yfir feril þekktra íslenskra dægurlagasöngvara. Í dag er röðin komin að söngkonunni Erlu Stefánsdóttur frá Akureyri sem er klárlega þekktust fyrir flutning sinn á laginu Lóan er komin sem kom út á sjöunda áratugnum. Hún söng þó inn á fjölmargar plötur á ferli sínum og skemmti víða um land með ýmsum hljómsveitum. Erla fæddist 1947 í S-Þingeyjasýslu en fluttist til Akureyrar þar sem söngferill hennar hófst. Hún gerðist þá söngkona hljómsveitarinnar Póló sumarið 1964 en þeir félagar höfðu séð hana syngja sextán ára gamla á skólaskemmtun. Hún söng einnig á tímabili með Hljómsveit Ingimars Eydal. Hægt er að sjá Erlu syngja í sjónvarpsþættinum Manstu gamla daga frá árinu 1991 hér: https://www.ruv.is/sjonvarp/spila/manstu-gamla-daga/28071/8bmiri Einar Sveinbjörnsson veðurfræðingur kom svo til okkar í dag í veðurspjall. Hann talaði um páskaveðrið, þegar við upplifðum snjó og kulda hér á landi en á sama tíma voru slegin hitamet víða um heimþ Það var t.d. fáheyrður hiti á Sahel svæðinu í Afríku með 48,5 stiga hita í Malí. Svo er það biðin endalausa eftir eiginlegu vori, það glittir eiginlega ekki enn í almennilega vortíð og svo litum við á langtímaspár. Tónlist í þættinum: Þú ert ungur enn / Erling Ágústsson (Logan, Price, texti Erling Ágústsson) Lóan er komin / Erla Stefánsdóttir (James Bland, ljóð Páll Ólafsson) Góða nótt / Erla Stefánsdóttir (franskt þjóðlag, texti Egill Bjarnason) Vor í dal / Karlakórinn Heimir, Óskar Pétursson einsöngur (Peter Wulsing, texti Freysteinn Gunnarsson) UMSJÓN GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

Welcome to HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, where diversity, equity, and inclusion refine the future of entertainment. In this episode, we introduce you to critically-acclaimed actor, writer, director, and producer, James Bland! Best known for starring as “Malachi” in his Emmy Award-winning drama series, GIANTS, James Bland is a towering figure in the world of storytelling and a multi-hyphenate creative with an insatiable appetite for exploring global cultures and imagining narrative worlds. His creative thumbprint is on cultural touchstones cherished by millions. Most recently, he directed the NAACP Image Award-nominated HBO documentary special INSECURE: THE END and co-wrote the final episode of THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS, which holds the distinction of being Peacock's biggest-ever original series debut. These days Bland is writing on the second season of UNCOUPLED for Showtime while developing original content under his eponymous production company banner. Upcoming projects include the dark comedy series, UNCONVENTIONAL, for which he serves as a writer, director, and series regular, and the indie feature film, BEST PLACE, for which he stars alongside Marco Pigossi and Marisa Tomei. Connect with James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrbland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesblandproductions LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/jrbland Here's How We Can Stay Connected: Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/⁠Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/⁠Apply For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

Finding our people is something I think we all strive for. For some of us, this is easy and for others, it can be quite difficult. In the landscape and nature photography community, there are well-established cliques of people who photograph together frequently, often comprised of white men. Why this is the case has always been a mystery to me; however, I genuinely always want to put myself in the shoes of others who are not like me to understand what it is like to live like them. This week I had the pleasure of hanging out and chatting with Angela Ledyard. Angela is a landscape photographer living in Texas, originally from Ohio. She recently created a group called the Black Female Landscape & Nature Photographers, which has become a prominent community and beacon for African American nature photographers. It was awesome hearing her story and to hear about why and how she created the group. I think you'll enjoy our chat. On this week's episode, we discuss: Angela's journey into photography. Why Angela has chosen nature photography as her medium. Why and how Angela created the Black Female Landscape & Nature Photographers community. The challenges of being a black female in the landscape photography realm. What Angela's goals are with her photography. How moving from Ohio to California changed how she saw nature as a photographer. Angela's 5-day trip to Peru and what it was like for her to photograph there. And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount! Watch podcast episodes on YouTube. Here is who Angela recommended on the podcast this week: Keisha Holmes. David Greaves. Allison Holmes. James Bland. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Scroll down to see more of Angela's photography.

On our final Season 3 episode of BLK ON THE SCENE, we are thrilled to welcome the insanely talented multi-hyphenate James Bland. James is a proud graduate of FAMU who is a sought after writer, director, producer and actor in Hollywood. He executive produced and starred in the Daytime Emmy Award winning drama series, Giants, which is currently streaming on Bet+. James is #bookedandblessed with current projects like writing on the upcoming Peacock limited series The Best Man: Final Chapters and developing a new original series for 20th Century Fox, which he'll write and star in. Being the masterful storyteller that he is, James takes us on the circuitous journey from being a creative kid growing up in Florida that also happened to have height and athletic talent that propelled him toward sports rather than performing. Ultimately, his passion and true calling, plus learning to embrace his authentic super power of being himself brought him to Los Angeles with very little money to intern for another FAMU graduate Will Packer. Settle in and get ready to truly be inspired and ready to go after your dream just like James! James Bland - https://www.instagram.com/jrbland/?hl=en Giants - https://www.amazon.com/Giants-Season-1/dp/B08MD188SN SAG AFTRA Conversation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R4D8hpLNDE Will Pack Productions - https://www.willpacker.com/home The Best Man: Final Chapters - https://ew.com/tv/the-best-man-final-chapters-preview-malcolm-d-lee Florida A & M University - https://www.famu.edu/ Please remember to subscribe, leave a rating and follow us on Linkedin and Instagram @BLKONTHESCENE.

This week on He Got Y'all, Malcolm recaps episode four of #RapShit. He is then joined by James Bland, the creator and star of the hit series Giants. James is also the director of the Insecure documentary, Insecure: The End. The two of them chopped it up about Giants, James' experience writing for the new series, The Best Man and his new project, Trade which is currently in development. Red Cup Podcast (16min mark for the plane circling/waiting room analogy) Let Malcolm know what's on your mind. Tweet him @HeGotYall. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hegotyall/support

The story of one of America's most infamous - and influential - performance traditions, as it specifically relates to the history of theater in Philadelphia. For blog post with images and more thoughts about this topic, go to:https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/where-our-mothers-and-fathers-laughed-their-troubles-away/An additional blog post, with the complete entry from The New York Clipper about the 'Ira Aldridge Troupe' in 1863, can be found here: https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/the-ira-aldridge-troupe-play-franklin-hall-in-philadelphia-1863/Music heard on this episode: 1) Intro music (Philadelphia Minstrels): from "Minstrel First Part, No. 4, by The Georgia Minstrels"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RawRdkmRZJQ2) "An Evening with Minstrels, No. 6" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvfF_Ly7snE3) "Ring the Banjo" by Stephen Fosterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSi6RyS4a0Q&list=PLP9MbExcjbO1fSfv2Xg0jq54PC3qUKdmz&index=74) "I Cannot Sing the Old Songs" sung by Richard J. Josehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTXphaFNjro5) "Oh, Susanna!" by Stephen Fosterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RWDb9EawGE6) "Old Dan Tucker" sung by Jack Nuckols, Mark Meadows and Stephanie Meadows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA3uo75HyzU7) "Buffalo Gal", played by The Pickard Familyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8CANw0gblY8) "Listen to the Mockingbird", played by the Foggy Mountain Boyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAOrJES_beo9) "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny", by James Bland, sung by Marian Anderson (1944)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti7TnAQs3BIWant to know more and can't wait for the next episode? We post stories about Philadelphia Theater History on our Facebook page and our Twitter feed!Follow us there for a daily dose of Philly theater!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/schmeterpitzTo email us: AITHpodcast@gmail.comTo become a Patreon Patron of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcastWant to buy me a coffee? Why thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AITHpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast)

This week on human2human with Stacy Ike, we are joined by multi-layered creative and a dear friend of the show, James Bland! James and Stacy take a deep dive into what it means to have “audacity.” The audacity to be great, the audacity to let go of the desire to be liked, and the audacity to turn your dreams into your reality. Listen in and don't forget to check out https://james-bland.com/ for more updates from James! Also tap in to https://www.human2humanseries.com/ for Stacy's response to this week's reflection question!

What's your Jam? For Wealth Advisor, Glenn Tennyson, his jam is being vocalist and acoustic guitar for Kinchafoonee Cowboys. Dr. James Bland, Radiation Oncologist, spends time on the golf course and bow hunting/target shooting as his outlet. Ron Courson, Executive Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Georgia, emphasizes the importance of recovery to his athletes but the same is true for all of us. Success comes from having balance; it's how we can become our best selves. Resources: Glenn Tennyson – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar for Kinchafoonee Cowboys - https://www.kinchafooneecowboys.com/ James (Ricky) Bland MD, Radiation Oncologist - https://www.tanner.org/tanner-medical-group Ron Courson, Executive Associate Athletic Director – Sports Medicine - https://georgiadogs.com/staff-directory/ron-courson/7 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

This week episode is a continuation episode from Season I! Kimme and Celes talk with guest James Bland about how physical attraction and love language is a prerequisite to finding what a person is looking for in a mate. Take your notes ladies because the twist and turns will definitely have you sharing this one

Emmy Award winning actor, producer, showrunner and CEO James Bland drops by for an episode of Red Cup Philosophy - The Podcast. We discuss his journey of creating his own lane and opportunities within the entertainment space. Full of evolving notions about life, faith and self that can only come at the hand real life experiences, Red Cup Philosophy – The Podcast is a series of personal testimonies told by actors, singers, dancers, authors and creatives who have lived, learned and applied it all moving forward. Each episode takes a brief look into a few unconventional sayings or life occurrences that may not have made sense in the moment but later turned out to be one of the biggest "Ah-Ha" moments. Following in the footprints of the book Red Cup Philosophy, this podcast will leave each listener full of hope, joy and confidence in knowing that life is full of lessons and shots of wisDOM that we all must drink one sip at a time.

This episode examines WEB DuBois's notion of "double consciousness," which he defines as a way in which Blacks have both the opportunity and the curse of seeing the world in a manner he suggests was unavailable to Whites. I read from the two essays in which DuBois employs the term and address some of the difficulties facing its interpretation. I then employ the term to examine the participation of Black performers in Blackface minstrelsy, specifically James Bland and Bert Williams. Our focus turns to Williams's signature character, the Jonah Man, which I construe as a subtle and sly critique of social indifference.

BGN sits down with recording artist TeaMarrr featured on season 4 of HBO's Insecure soundtrack. Shaking up pop, hip-hop, R&B, and more with a sharp sense of humor — and even sharper mic skills — TeaMarrr emerged in 2016 and quickly earned more than 4 million worldwide streams and high profile media attention spanning Flaunt and NPR to Ones To Watch and Consequence of Sound, to name but a few. The Boston-born and Los Angeles-based Haitian-American songstress truly broke through in 2018 with the hit single, “One Job,” scoring over 1.2 million streams and the attention of Raedio founder Issa Rae, who soon signed her. The track is joined by an official companion video, directed by James Bland. Host: Angelica Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Some decisions have the power to change the course of your life. Creator, showrunner and star of the Emmy winning series Giants, James Bland describes the unshakable pull that led him to create, and ultimately bootstrap, the initial production costs for development of the show.  He explains how his early sacrifices led to unexpected breakthroughs and opportunities that allowed him to leave his full-time job and go all-in on his dream. Making life-changing decisions is not easy. But in taking decisive action towards accomplishing our goals, you are sending a signal to the universe that you are ready to step into your greatness, and James offers his life as an example for all of us to follow.

James Bland is the creator, showrunner and star of the Emmy winning drama series Giants which originally premiered on the Issa Rae YouTube Channel and can now be seen on Cleo TV, a new cable network from TV One. Giants has won Best Drama at the Streamys, the Indies Series Awards and the International Academy of Web and Television Awards. It was the only digital series to be honored with a 2018 Voice Award for its contribution to behavioral health understanding. With over 5 million views on Youtube, the series has earned James an Indie Series Award for Best Lead Actor and Best Writing in a Drama as well as multiple Daytime Emmy nominations for acting, writing and producing. A graduate of Florida A&M University, James began his career working under producers and creative executives at Sony Screen Gems. While navigating the studio world, he wrote and directed numerous award winning short films. He then went on to work as a digital producer for TV Land and Nickelodeon. Currently, James serves as the Founder and CEO of James Bland Productions, a full service production company focused on creating premium content for film, television and digital platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/7questions/support

This Valentine's Day, we have an episode from the archives! We go in on the whos, whats, and whys of Fuckbois - in an effort to rid the world of them - with James Bland, star/creator/producer of the digital series “Giants”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Valentine's Day, we have an episode from the archives! We go in on the whos, whats, and whys of Fuckbois - in an effort to rid the world of them - with James Bland, star/creator/producer of the digital series “Giants”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Bland joins Danny Royce Inside the Black Actors Studio. They discuss Giants, B.G. being a Black Actor and Producer, and more. Join us on Inside The Black Actor's Studio to discuss the craft, artistry, and pathways of some of the most prestigious members of the black community. Host Danny Royce sits down with each guest as he dives down the rabbit hole of their journey and their passions. Only on Black Hollywood Live. Make sure to subscribe to BHL! - http://youtube.com/blackhollywoodlive HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://blackhollywoodlive.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhlonline Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlackHollywoodLive/ ABOUT BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIVE: Black Hollywood Live is the world's first online broadcast news network with programming and content dedicated to African American entertainment news. The network features long form, in-depth celebrity interviews, smart commentary and discussion as well as news and inside information. The network was created by producer Keven Undergaro. Black Hollywood Live had guests from shows/films like 12 Years A Slave, The Butler, America's Got Talent, The Game, Chicago Fire, Believe, Hannibal, Suits, Parks and Recreation, Dallas Buyers Club, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Best Man Holiday, The View, Shameless, Basketball Wives, Being Mary Jane, Scandal, Single Ladies and many more. Notable guests on the network include: host Wayne Brady, The View's Sherri Shepherd, Late Night's Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyer and others.

Beer Beer, Chef Chef!! It's a brew-pub kinda show! With The Post Brewing Co. and chef Brett Smith and brewmaster Brad Landman! New kids on the block with Counter Culture Brewery + Grille and chef James Bland and owner Kevin McCrossin! Desert Peak Marketing donated our beautiful Hestan oven and range, and Mr. Jason Wange is back to show off some new goodies! If you're not using Encore Energy for your natural gas needs, then you're paying too much! Bryan Rizuto is the man with the plan to save you money!

In this episode of "With That Being Said", Esther and Erica talk with special guest James Bland! James is a content creator, film maker, actor, writer, producer, and director. He is the creator, show runner and star of the award winning digital drama, Giants. Esther, Erica and James discuss the stigma around mental health, especially in communities of color, and how James is using his platform in Hollywood to help end it. They also discuss the truth about what mental illness looks like, the importance of being real, and (of course!) Esther and Erica ask James about his experience at the Emmy's! You can find James on Instagram and Twitter: @jrbland You can watch Giants on Issa Rae's Youtube Channel here, or on Cleo TV. You can find Giants on Instagram and Twitter: @giantstheseries Or visit Giant's website here. If you enjoy "With That Being Said" and want more of Esther and Erica, check out their Instagram Live Show "Live with E+E" on Tuesday's at 12 PM EST. You can find E+E on both Esther and Erica's Instagrams (linked below). Esther's Instagram: @estherbmft Erica's Instagram: @rosewatertherapy Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word's Instagram: @therapyisnotadirtyword Links mentioned in the episode: Therapy is Not a Dirty Word Happy Hour Events --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/WithThatBeingSaid/support

This episode I interview the Emmy nominated director, producer, actor, and content creator Mr. James Bland about his phenomenal web series Giants. This show is about the lives of three friends and how they handle the different Giants within their lives. This is a must see series that is well directed, well written, well acted, and has great cinematography. The best part about it is that it faces the taboo topics of the Black community head on and doesn't blink. THIS IS A MUCH WATCH SERIES. James talks in depth about this series as well as himself and how they parallel on another. He also talks about his future projects as well as giving advice to up and coming actors and film directors. A truly must hear interview. You can watch Giants on YouTube as well as CleoTV. We will also be engaging in live Watch Parties with recaps on Black With NO Chaser as well..... #Giants #JamesBland #Blackwirhnochaser #blackexcellence #blackboyjoy #blackgirlmagic #shadeandshittalking

With 11 Daytime Emmy Nominations's this year for his hit series Giants on Youtube - Actor, Writer, Director and Producer James Bland comes on the show to tell his story. At his young age, he has accomplished what many spend their lifetimes pursuing. He wrote his series, acted in it and created history for himself. James talks about his journey from a small town in Florida 2008 to making it on the Emmy's stage 10 years later. He explains how he is leaving his legacy and what actors could do to help leave theirs. This episode is inspirational and contains a lot of secrets to success.

This week we are talking to Affion Crockett and James Bland. James Bland is an actor, director, and creator of the Giant series on the Issa Rae YouTube channel. With 11 Emmy nominations, James is one of the dopest digital content creators of our time. Affion Crockett is making his way to the Houston Improv. Affion discusses his comedy, what it was like to work with Bernie Mack and why all men love blow jobs.

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by James Bland (), the Emmy nominated actor, creator, showrunner and star of the hit digital drama series to chat about Black art and our community’s duty to support. We discuss whether or not we have to unabashedly support Black media, if he feels his projects are supported by the community, and what the future holds for Black creativity. Listen and give us your opinion!   Guest: James Bland () Website:  //     Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: HBO & Issa Rae’s Insecure HBO’s & Terrance Nance’s Random Acts of Flyness AJ+’s breakdown of representation in Hollywood: You can find out more about Giants, the series created by and starring James at .   Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on /   #ungentrifiedpod   Email us your questions/comments at .   Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()

We talk with FAMU graduates James Bland and Angela "Myammee" Pitts about the culture and obligation of HBCU advocates in HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Bland and Pitts are advocates working on behalf of "Doing It," an HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control.

Good friends are so hard to come by! Those friends who are down for anything but also there to tell you when you're in the wrong. On this episode, we go through our "friend" checklist and talk about what makes a good friend, how to make lasting friendships and when to let a toxic relationship go. In our Life After segment, we also highlight the Therapy for Black Girls podcast by Joy Harden Bradford, @girlcodeorg on IG, and James Bland's web series, "Giants". Join us on IG, FB, and all other social media platforms below: https://linktr.ee/businessonlypod

On this week of Love Yourz, Emmy Nominated Director, James Bland details how he turned his leap of faith into calculated success. Bland took a chance and moved from Florida to California to take on a career in content creation. Still struggling to adjust to life in LA, James found himself surrounded by a gang of robbers and a gun after leaving his mall job one night. Surviving the experience sparked the idea for something greater that would lead him to create the now hit drama series Giants. In 2014, James launched James Bland Productions, a full service production company focused on creating original premium content. Check out James’s story of success in this week's episode of Love Yourz!

On this week of Love Yourz, Emmy Nominated Director, James Bland details how he turned his leap of faith into calculated success. Bland took a chance and moved from Florida to California to take on a career in content creation. Still struggling to adjust to life in LA, James found himself surrounded by a gang of robbers and a gun after leaving his mall job one night. Surviving the experience sparked the idea for something greater that would lead him to create the now hit drama series Giants. In 2014, James launched James Bland Productions, a full service production company focused on creating original premium content. Check out James’s story of success in this week's episode of Love Yourz!

May is mental health awareness month. Last year we brought you, “You Good?” with Nick Gaines to discuss and unpack mental health and treatment in the black community. We're continuing this conversation by recapping one of our favorite web series entitled "Giants" featuring James Bland, Vanessa Baden Kelly and Sean Samuels. This show follows three millennials determined to live life on their own terms, no matter the cost, and what they learn as they deal with pursuing purpose, love, spirituality and dealing with mental health challenges. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!! But first, the hot topics that drove us to drink: The reckoning has started at the White House in the form of a large sink hole on the white house lawn; the Santa Fe High School shooting and Bullying vs. Patriarchy: Betsy Devos is as evil as she looks; and why Harry and Meghan help destigmatize mental health across the pond and beyond. #giants #mentalhealth #royalwedding #betsydevos #immigration #DontStopListenListen #trapbrew

Intro by Durand Bernarr. Music provided by Heartbreaker, Theo Fill Us, and Beatowski.  We're a day late and a dollar short, but hopefully we made up for it by bringing along James Bland of the Emmy-nominated, smash hit web series "Giants" and Creators of Color founder and celebrity photographer Elton Anderson Jr. We discuss their viral Instagram antics, how friendship is a form of self-care, how photography and film became their creative outlets, and how their brotherhood has propelled their respective careers to the next level. Additionally, Jay needs more podcaster friends, Fabulous won't find a fan in Alex, and are Fried Lobster and Cheddar Bay biscuit Waffles for the culture?  And for more from The Extraordinary Negroes: Facebook: The Extraordinary Negroes Twitter: @theextranegroes, #IAmExtraordinary Instagram: @theextranegroes Business Inquiries: theextraordinarynegroes@gmail.com And for those interested in supporting our movement, we graciously accept Patreon (patreon.com/theextraordinarynegroes) and PayPal (paypal.me/theextranegroes) donations.

Y'all been waiting for this one! In an effort to rid the world of them. We go in on the whos, whats, and whys of F***bois! Chiming in is, James Bland star/creator/producer of digital series “Giants”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Y’all been waiting for this one! In an effort to rid the world of them. We go in on the whos, whats, and whys of F***bois! Chiming in is, James Bland star/creator/producer of digital series “Giants”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 85: In the season 2 premiere of Giants, Malachi is struggling to keep his clients satisfied, Journey gets kicked out of her sister's house so Malachi (who is already a guest) decides to invite her to crash at Ade's house. Rent is due soon but Ade can't work because Mel took him off the schedule. We're joined by creator James Bland who also plays Malachi, Vanessa Baden Kelly who plays Journee, Sean Samuels who plays Ade, CJ Faison who plays Marion and TJ who is a producer on the show.This episode is brought to you by our friends over at Cards For The Culture - the Trivia Game Library. They have the best library full of trivia games ranging from Martin Trivia based off the hit 90s TV show, Trap Trivia which is an opinion based/debate game, Category Feud which is a hybrid of Jeopardy and Family Feud, and PREGAME. the ultimate debate game with subject matter ranging from TV Shows, movies, and music based around.... the culture we love. Head over to Republic & Co. for more information and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Catch up on Season 1 and watch season 2 of Giants here.Editor and Producer: Brittany H.Join our mailing list here!Questions, comments or concerns? Let us know! Use the hashtag #serieslyrecap to tell us your thoughts! If you enjoyed this episode please like/follow or subscribe :)Connect with usEmail: serieslypodcast@gmail.comSnapchat: serieslypodcastWebsite - Twitter - Instagram - Facebook - YouTube

Shanti Das and Co-Host, Free The Vision, sit down with the creators of the acclaimed web series GIANTS. James Bland (creator and actor) Takara Joesph (director and producer) and Vanessa Kelly (character Journee) discuss the role mental health plays in the series and millennials. Vanessa also opens up about her personal struggles with Depression and Anxiety. GIANTS is available exclusively on Issa Rae's Youtube channel. Be sure to subscribe & rate our podcast!

Good people!!! This week, James Bland, creator, show runner, and star of Giants, the hit series featured on Issa Rae’s YouTube channel joins FSG for a dope discussion about the show, life in LA, Black creatives, Black Hollywood and so much more! Giants premiers and February 21st and new episodes every Wednesday on Issa Rae’s […]

James Bland is the Creator, Show Runner, and Star of GIANTS the Series. In this honest and inspiring interview, he walks us through his personal journey to becoming a full-time artist and entrepreneur. Then James breaks down the process of starting a project of your own. Learn exactly how James did it so you can start your journey today. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

We're joined by James Bland, creator and writer of Giants!!!Finale: It's moving day, and Malachi, Journee and Ade must unpack the bags they've been carrying.Help fund a second season of the hit digital drama series GIANTS! Donate hereCatch up on all episodes of Giants Questions, comments or concerns? Let us know! Use the hashtag #serieslyrecap to let us know what you are thinking! If you enjoyed this episode please like/follow or subscribe :)Connect with usEmail: serieslypodcast@gmail.com Snapchat: serieslypodcast Website - Twitter - Instagram - Facebook - YouTube

Episode Notes Join Brittany and Mary as they break down episode 1 of Giants.All struggling to make rent, Malachi lands a Craigslist modeling gig; Journee's depression renders her useless, and Ade begins a second job after his father cuts him off. Created, written and directed by James Bland (@jrbland)Click the link below to watch episode 1 of GiantsOur song of the week is In My Mind by TeaMarr. Listen HereQuestions, comments or concerns? Let us know! Use the hashtag Bold text with #serieslyrecap. to let us know what you are thinking! If you enjoyed this episode please like/follow or subscribe :) Email: serieslypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/Serieslypodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/Serieslypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/serieslypodcast Snapchat: serieslypodcast

What up, Good People! We are back with another dose of FSG..and today, we have company. In Shells’ world, she was able get away for the weekend to celebrate her sister’s bday, and Cole celebrated a victory in school this week! Irene has been hosting friends and being her usual cool self. This week’s would […]

In this episode we will talk about how your success is not only connected to your skill set but also timing, signs that let you know you are on the right path, how to push through to the finish line even when you are discouraged and not being afraid to try things.

This week, Colin and James discuss Sepp Blatter's latest FIFA woes, Volkswagen being cheating scumbags, David Camero's willy in a dead pig, Happy Birthday not being copyright anymore and Sam Smith's lame attempt at a James Bond song - and their much-improved version. Music comes from Colin & James!

James Bland is an English figurative artist who lives and works in Kent. James and Antrese Wood talk about how he uses Facebook to connect with other artists; using memory as a source for painting; how James chooses models and his inventive studio set up. Plus a digression into the addictive quality of making art.Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.com

Actor James Bland stops by the show

Joinme on TWITTER for a chat with John..Use @ joykeys and @johnautryii  or hashtag #SMJK To meet John today, you would never guess that he was once described as shy. His outgoing personality makes him a true people magnet, and his childhood dream of becoming an actor is coming true.  In the summer of 2007, John was filmed in a starring dramatic role for his first television pilot “Katrina”. His television pilot is still awaiting pickup from Nickelodeon. In mid 2009, John met casting director Robert Ulrich and team when he first went on an audition for “Glee”. He was so excited to be there. John had to learn how to sign the Beatles' song “Imagine”. Robert encouraged him to try it different ways. Robert was kind, patient and supportive. It was two weeks later, John remembered sitting on the front porch, his father came out with a big smile on his face and said, “you got the part!” He was so happy when he got the part. When he went to the set of “Glee” and met all cast members, it was so cool. In the winter of 2009, John appeared on “Til Death” after Brad Garrett and his production team saw him on “Glee” and thought John was very talented. Brad wanted him to play the short part on his show. In January 2011, he went on an audition for the new TV show called “No Ordinary Family” and got the part. He portrayed Jasper Woods. John met James Bland, who is a co-president of Home Team Entertainment. James put him on his web show “FAIL”. John continues to be on the web show.   John's acting reel: http://youtu.be/FC3Im47E-Yo

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