BGD Podcasts

By Black Girl Dangerous Media

What's BGD Podcasts about?

Listen to BGD Blog podcasts, including "The BGD Podcast with Raquel Willis" and "Spirit Medicine: A BGD Podcast About Healing, Wellness and Liberation" with CarmenLeah and ChE.

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BGD Podcasts episodes:

08.01.2017
The BGD Podcast 7.31.17: The Final Chapter
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.
07.13.2017
The BGD Podcast 7.13.17: On Jay-Z and Men
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.
06.30.2017
The BGD Podcast 6.29.17: Black Bodies are Beautiful
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.
06.15.2017
The BGD Podcast 6.15.17: Amber Rose's Problematic Feminism + Trans Politics
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.
06.01.2017
The BGD Podcast 6.1.17: Be Humble, Miley!
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.
03.24.2017
The BGD Podcast 3.23.17: Get It Together, Chimamanda!
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.
03.24.2017
Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Finding Freedom in Disability Justice (Ep. 7)
Host ChE is joined by activist India Harville to discuss finding freedom in disability justice.
03.11.2017
The BGD Podcast 3.2.17: Save Ben Carson From the Sunken Place!
On the newest BGD podcast, host Raquel Willis and guest Blair Imani discuss Get Out, International Women's Day and Emma Watson vs. Beyoncé.
02.16.2017
The BGD Podcast 2.16.17: The World is Pregnant Alongside Beyonce!
This week, host Raquel Willis talks The Grammys, Adele and Beyoncé, The Superbowl and Elizabeth Warren with guest Nnennaya Amuchie.
02.14.2017
Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): 6 Lessons About Healthy Love (Ep. 6)
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...
02.02.2017
The BGD Podcast 2.2.17: When We March, We Win
Host Raquel Willis and guest Renee Bracey Sherman unpack the Women's March, Emmett Till's accuser and Trump's SCOTUS Pick.
01.20.2017
The BGD Podcast 1.20.17: Don't Come for John Lewis!
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.
01.05.2017
Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Achieving Our Goals While Struggling w/Anxiety or Depression(Ep. 5)
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,...
12.29.2016
The BGD Podcast 12.29.16: The Good, The Bad & The Messy Awards
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.
12.15.2016
The BGD Podcast 12.15.16: America Was Hacked!
This week we discuss Russia hacking our election, the Charlamagne and Tomi Lahren situation and Kanye meeting with Trump!
12.08.2016
Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Moving From Fear To Action (Ep. 4)
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...
11.16.2016
The BGD Podcast 11.16.16: Donald Trump Got Elected, What Now?
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.
11.02.2016
Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Day of the Dead and Celebrating Those We've Lost (Ep. 3)
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...
10.24.2016
The BGD Podcast 10.24.16: Donald Trump, Nate Parker and the Ties That Bind Them
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!
10.19.2016
Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Cultural Appropriation and Healing Practices (Ep. 2)
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...
10.06.2016
Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Healing With Our Ancestors (Ep. 1)
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...
09.29.2016
The BGD Podcast 9.29.16: Transparent, Strut, and Trans Stories
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...
09.09.2016
The BGD Podcast 9.9.16: Colin Kaepernick, Chris Brown and the #AllLivesMatter Celeb Quote Game
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...
06.06.2016
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 6.6.16: This Is Why We Need Our Own Media: Harambe Coverage & Roots
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...
05.16.2016
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 5.16.16: What Do We Do With Becky, bell hooks and Azealia Banks?
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...
04.07.2016
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 4.7.16: Black Girls Rock, Beyoncé Rumors & The Walking Dead Finale
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...
02.20.2016
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 2.20.2016: Kendrick at the Grammys and Beyonce at the Super Bowl
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),...
02.05.2016
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 2.5.2016: Non-Racist Veganism and Non-Binary Femmes
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...
11.19.2015
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 11.19.15: Patti's Pies, White Girl Tears & NBPoC F*ckery, Oh My!
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...
11.05.2015
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 11.5.15: White Celebrity "Allyship"
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...
10.15.2015
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.15.15: Why We Don't Trust Hillary
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...
10.08.2015
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.8.15: Nicki Minaj Is Not Here For Your Bullsh*t
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...
10.01.2015
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.1.15: We Highkey Hate Lee Daniels
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...
09.24.2015
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 9.24.15: Black Women Slaying At the Emmys
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...
09.10.2015
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 9.10.15: The White House 'Heckler' and Beyonce's Feminism
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.
09.03.2015
The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast: 9.1.15
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!

What's BGD Podcasts about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

BGD Podcasts episodes:

The BGD Podcast 7.31.17: The Final Chapter

The BGD Podcast 7.13.17: On Jay-Z and Men

The BGD Podcast 6.29.17: Black Bodies are Beautiful

The BGD Podcast 6.15.17: Amber Rose's Problematic Feminism + Trans Politics

The BGD Podcast 6.1.17: Be Humble, Miley!

The BGD Podcast 3.23.17: Get It Together, Chimamanda!

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Finding Freedom in Disability Justice (Ep. 7)

The BGD Podcast 3.2.17: Save Ben Carson From the Sunken Place!

The BGD Podcast 2.16.17: The World is Pregnant Alongside Beyonce!

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): 6 Lessons About Healthy Love (Ep. 6)

The BGD Podcast 2.2.17: When We March, We Win

The BGD Podcast 1.20.17: Don't Come for John Lewis!

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Achieving Our Goals While Struggling w/Anxiety or Depression(Ep. 5)

The BGD Podcast 12.29.16: The Good, The Bad & The Messy Awards

The BGD Podcast 12.15.16: America Was Hacked!

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Moving From Fear To Action (Ep. 4)

The BGD Podcast 11.16.16: Donald Trump Got Elected, What Now?

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Day of the Dead and Celebrating Those We've Lost (Ep. 3)

The BGD Podcast 10.24.16: Donald Trump, Nate Parker and the Ties That Bind Them

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Cultural Appropriation and Healing Practices (Ep. 2)

Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Healing With Our Ancestors (Ep. 1)

The BGD Podcast 9.29.16: Transparent, Strut, and Trans Stories

The BGD Podcast 9.9.16: Colin Kaepernick, Chris Brown and the #AllLivesMatter Celeb Quote Game

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 6.6.16: This Is Why We Need Our Own Media: Harambe Coverage & Roots

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 5.16.16: What Do We Do With Becky, bell hooks and Azealia Banks?

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 4.7.16: Black Girls Rock, Beyoncé Rumors & The Walking Dead Finale

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 2.20.2016: Kendrick at the Grammys and Beyonce at the Super Bowl

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 2.5.2016: Non-Racist Veganism and Non-Binary Femmes

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 11.19.15: Patti's Pies, White Girl Tears & NBPoC F*ckery, Oh My!

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 11.5.15: White Celebrity "Allyship"

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.15.15: Why We Don't Trust Hillary

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.8.15: Nicki Minaj Is Not Here For Your Bullsh*t

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.1.15: We Highkey Hate Lee Daniels

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 9.24.15: Black Women Slaying At the Emmys

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 9.10.15: The White House 'Heckler' and Beyonce's Feminism

The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast: 9.1.15