*This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike*

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actors Jason Weaver and Carolyn Michelle Smith of the Showtime hit series The Chi.

Jason Weaver (Shaad) has appeared in such film and television projects as Boomerang, Black-ish, Let’s Stay Together, The Ladykillers, Drumline and Thea as well as a young Michael Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream.

Carolyn Michelle Smith (Deja) appeared in several episodes of the second season of Russian Doll. She previously starred in the Emmy Award-winning series House of Cards and in Steve McQueen's series Codes of Conduct. Additional credits include Law and Order, Luke Cage, How To Get Away With Murder and Colony.

Host: Ryanne

Music by: Sammus

Edited by: Jamie Broadnax