For Colored Nerds

Netflix's new film, Passing, tells the story of Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson), a light-skinned Black woman living in Harlem who reconnects with her childhood friend Clare Bellew (Ruth Negga), a light-skinned Black woman who "passes" for white. Brittany and Eric get into the dynamics between Irene and Clare, the history of passing in the Black community, and how conversations about passing were actually more common - and encouraged - than today. Read Brittany's piece in Vulture about the same topic, HERE 

We sit down with actor Jay Ellis, who plays the most divisive character on Insecure -- Lawrence. He told us all about his thoughts on Lawrence, what it’s meant to play such a controversial character, and what’s in store for the rest of Insecure’s fifth and final season.

Brittany and Eric bring you back to where it all began, and catch you up on where they've been the past 7 years, and what they have in store now that they're back.

After a long long long hiatus, your favorite cultural critics are back, peeling back the layers of Black culture. New episodes start Nov 16

B & E offer up the FIRST ever taste of The Nod. You can hear more on July 17th when The Nod launches with two episodes, everywhere you listen. Subscribe today! For more info visit: https://gimletmedia.com/the-nod or follow us on Twitter @thenodshow. Love you guys! See you over at The Nod!

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In this special, bonus episode, Brittany & Eric talk through their emotions about the end of FCN and give a few shoutouts and thank yous, too. // Thanks for listening and keep up with us this whole time. We appreciate every little thing you guys have done to support us, encourage us, and inspire us with For Colored Nerds. Big hugs! <3 B + E

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For their penultimate episode, Brittany & Eric share a few of their favorite moments from For Colored Nerds' run. Also included: the trailer for B & E's next project, The Nod.

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Brittany & Eric sit down with their final guest, writer Nichole Perkins aka @tnwhiskeywoman. Topics covered: paranormal sex scenes, the racial dynamics of Everything Everything, the importance of romance novels, and following your dreams.

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Join B & E for a live version of FCN featuring author Naomi Jackson, New York Times Magazine staff writer Jenna Wortham, and Glory Edim, founder of Well-Read Black Girl

This week, B & E are joined by Academy award nominee, Empire star, and author of This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare, Gabourey Sidibe. The trio discusses self-love, accepting their parents and suspect Instagram ads.

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