Go Black Boy Go

Go Black Boy Go

By Jalen ThompsonSociety & Culture
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Go Black Boy Go episodes

  • BLACKCODE: Growing up Black and Queer in the South

    *Originally released June 6, 2018*

    For this BLACKCODE, get ready for coming out stories, commentary on the black family, and a discussion of toxic masculinity in the black community. Guest: Erin Green.

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    57 min
  • BLACKCODE: Interracial Dating

    *Originally released May 21, 2018*

    In this segment titled BLACKCODE, me and a guest will discuss a range of topics involving the intersections of masculinity, blackness, and queerness. We attempt to provide a "code" on the topics discussed.

    In this episode, special guest Erin Green and I discuss a "blackcode" on interracial dating.

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

     

    49 min
  • Year 1: Spring Term, Week 9

    *Originally released in May 2019*

    Jalen shares his experiences with grad school anxieties and choosing the right grad program for you. 

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    42 min
  • Year 1: Spring Term; or, Learning to Be Selfish with My Time

    *Originally released on April 8, 2019* 

    Jalen recaps the beginning of Spring Term coursework and discusses his first experiences with black feminism. 

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    32 min
  • Year 1: Winter Term

    *Originally released in January 2019*

    Jalen discusses his coursework for Winter Term, being nominated for a writing award, and his feelings of loss. 

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    33 min
  • Fall Term Reflections

    *Originally released in December 2018*

    Jalen reflects on his first term of graduate school.

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    30 min
  • Year 1: Fall Term, Done!

    *Originally released in December 2018*

    Jalen discusses finishing his first term and his thoughts on the "hidden penis" in film. 

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    13 min
  • Year 1: Week 5 & 6, Done!

    *Originally released in November 2018* 

    Jalen discusses the struggles of balancing all of his coursework, his first teaching experience, and a racist incident at the bus stop.

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    21 min
  • Year 1: Week 4, Done!

    *Originally recorded in October 2018*

    Jalen recaps Week 4 of his coursework and gives tips on receiving recommendation letters.

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    32 min
  • Year 1: Weeks 2 & 3, Done!

    *Originally released in October 2018*

    Jalen recaps Weeks 2 & 3 of his coursework, Creeped Out, the GRE, and being compatible with a graduate program.

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    Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!

    35 min

About Go Black Boy Go

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“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…