Go Black Boy Go

By Jalen Thompson

“Go Black Boy Go” is a podcast where I share personal reflections on Black queer identity & Black masculinity. Join me, Jalen Thompson, as I navigate raw, intimate, & hilarious conversations w... more

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How many episodes does Go Black Boy Go have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

Go Black Boy Go episodes:

June 03, 2020 REVIEW: Grand Finale
The Best Judys share their thoughts about the Drag Race finale and backlash to Jaida Essence Hall’s win.
Correction: The producer who passed away was "Jacqueline Wilson":https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3230746/
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Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
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55min
May 25, 2020 REVIEW: "Bedroom Queens"
We have *some* thoughts about the Drag Race zoom reunion, Rock M. Sakura, and who we think will take the crown.
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Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
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30min
May 25, 2020 Year 2: Spring Term, Week 9; or, Not Another Reflection Episode
Short reflection episode…I think these are becoming a thing. Hope y’all enjoy!
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Teaching/Grad School Update (6:12)
Feelings about the future (19:55)
Future content (22:53)
Sign off (25:20)
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Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, and the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean!
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28min
May 18, 2020 REVIEW: "Viva Drag Vegas"
Best Judys Will and Jalen review season 12, episode 12 of Rupaul's Drag Race and the season finale of Celebrity Drag Race.
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Welcome (0:23)
After Elimination (4:35)
Mini Challenge (9:02)
Maxi Challenge Prep (16:40)
Drag Race Live (22:01)
The Main Stage(29:41)
Lip Sync (40:46)
Celeb Drag Race (56:15)
Sign off (1:15:06)
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Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
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1h 18min
May 18, 2020 COLA, Candidates, and Change; or Sh*t is Gettin' Real (feat. Adrian Davey)
In this episode, Jalen and his guest Adrian discuss California's COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment), graduate student unions, George M. Johnson’s “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” and the 2020 presidential race.
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Welcome (0:10)
Classic Shit (14:06)
What’s the tea? (23:19)
What I Been Seein’ (42:26)
I’m so done (51:35)
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George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue":https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YRL9DCW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1/ For more info about COLA: payusmoreubc.com / payusmoreucsc.com / moms4housing.org
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Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso, and the guest on Twitter @FreshFredKid. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean!
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1h 20min
May 11, 2020 REVIEW: "One-Queen Show"
Best Judys Will and Jalen review season 12, episode 11 of Rupaul's Drag Race and episode 3 of Celebrity Drag Race.
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Welcome (0:23)
After Elimination (4:50)
Mini Challenge (6:15)
Maxi Challenge Prep (12:24)
One Woman Show (24:04)
The Main Stage: The Color Purple (42:39)
Critiques (52:49)
Lip Sync (1:00:36)
Untucked (1:04:09)
Our Top 3 (1:12:23)
Celeb Drag Race (1:14:34)
Sign off (1:24:11)
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Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
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1h 26min
May 11, 2020 Year 2: Spring Term, Week 7; or, The Last Black Boy in Eugene
This week’s ramblings include Rico Nasty, #AhmaudArbery, America’s “racial contract,” and the film Last Black Man in San Francisco.
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Welcome (0:08)
Grad School Update (3:33)
Classic Shit (12:26)
What I Been Seein’ (17:19)
I’m so done (37:45)
Sign off (42:42)
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Links: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/05/americas-racial-contract-showing/611389/ / The Black Man in San Francisco: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Black-Man-San-Francisco/dp/B07S7SRBVN
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Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo and the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean!
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46min
May 05, 2020 REVIEW: "Superfan Makeover"
Best Judys Will and Jalen review season 12, episode 10 of Rupaul's Drag Race and the second episode of Celebrity Drag Race.
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Welcome (0:20)
After Elimination (8:59)
Maxi Challenge Prep (11:11)
Main Stage Prep (32:46)
Main Stage Presentation: Family Resemblance (37:40)
Critiques (49:06)
Lip Sync (59:37)
Untucked (1:02:40)
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Celeb Drag Race (1:05:06)
Quick Drag Challenge (1:11:40)
Rusical: Twerking 5 to 9 (1:13:00)
Runway Presentation (1:15:26)
Lip Sync (1:19:19)
Sign Off (1:24:17)
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Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
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1h 27min
April 27, 2020 REVIEW: "Choices 2020"
Best Judys, Will and Jalen, share their thoughts about Season 12, Episode 9 “Choices 2020” from #Drag Race and review the first episode of Secret Celebrity Drag Race.
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Welcome (0:25)
After Jan’s Elimination (4:00)
Mini Challenge (8:55)
Maxi Challenge Prep (17:30)
Crystal Methyd & Jackie Cox (32:34)
Maxi Challenge: Choices 2020 (45:59)
Runway Presentation (58:25)
Critiques (1:13:37)
Lip Sync (1:22:40)
Untucked (1:29:24)
Our Top 3 (1:33:33)
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Celeb Drag Race (1:35:16)
The Contestants (1:37:30)
The Mentors (1:43:16)
Snatch Game (1:48:39)
Runway Presentation (1:50:44)
Lip Sync (1:58:56)
Closing (2:07:09)
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Article Referenced: https://www.yesweekly.com/coronavirus/heidi-n-closet-is-blessed-and-highly-favored-on-rupauls-drag-race/article_b4126618-841d-11ea-bfa4-0b8edd761b5c.html
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Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
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2h 11min
April 27, 2020 #MyWhiteFriend (feat. Connor Ryan)
In this episode, Jalen and his guest, Connor, discuss coronavirus disparities among black people.
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Welcome (0:11)
Classic Shit (2:56)
What I Been Seein’ (27:31)
I’m so done (40:40)
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Links: Ultralight Beam: https://genius.com/Kanye-west-ultralight-beam-lyrics / Tia Tamera: https://genius.com/Doja-cat-tia-tamera-lyrics / https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/04/10/4-reasons-coronavirus-is-hitting-black-communities-so-hard/ / https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/coronavirus-exposing-our-racial-divides/609526/
Follow on Twitter / Instagram: @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter: @jalenthompso, and the guest on Instagram: @connorryan25. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean!
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46min

FAQs about Go Black Boy Go:

How many episodes does Go Black Boy Go have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.