In latest installment of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by your favorite writer's favorite writer, the illustrious Monique Judge of The Root to discuss the ongoings of the second episode of the second season of HBO's Insecure, "Hella Questions". 

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In this episode, we're joined by branding/travel expert and Nomadness Travel Tribe founder Evita Turquoise Robinson and filmmaker and Passport Required founder Darnell Lamont Walker to discuss the keys to branding your business, the challenges of maintaining a self-care regimen despite a rigorous travel schedule, and what it was like to swag surf on the White House lawn before Cheeto-In-Cheif took office. Additionally, Alex doesn't believe in altruism at award shows, Jay is gonna miss Tiffany Haddish doing free shows all the time in LA, and Tommy from Martin got a job before Colin Kaepernick did.

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In our inaugural episode of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by writer/director, "Wing Chick" series creator, and Cinema Bun Podcast co-host Tonja Renee Stidhum to dissect the season premiere of HBO's "Insecure". Additionally, Tonja has some choice words for the people in the Groupon seats in the back, Jay is a proponent of #BlackNipplePiercingsMatter, and the Issa/Lawrence dynamic might hit a little too close to home for Alex. Best Buy shirts sold separately. 

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Back by popular demand! We sit down with two more beautifully Black ass writers for "The Return of The Black Writers Symposium". However, this time we're joined by Shanita Hubbard ("The Root", "Ebony", "Griots Republic", "Abernathy Magazine", etc.) and newly christened Teen Vogue columnist Lincoln Anthony Blades to discuss navigating between Black-owned and mainstream media outlets, how protecting our publications and luminaries from outside criticism is counterproductive, and how to protect both yourself and your bank account from exploitive business practices. Additionally, Alex is perfectly fine with leftovers, Jay extols the virtues of the Black Speculative Arts Movement, and Beyonce's baby daddy is a struggle rapper.

There was an awards show last night? Oh. We just thought it was a New Edition concert. Regardless, listen to our thoughts on the 2017 BET Awards.

In our latest installment of The Afterparty we celebrate Father’s Day by exploring the joys, challenges, and perils of Black Daddyhood with your favorite podcaster’s favorite podcaster Nick Gaines. We discuss the importance of expressing vulnerability with our children, improvements we can make as parents, the metamorphosis we underwent as fathers, and why raising children without rhythm should be a criminal offense.

Tis the season for the Tony Awards! So in this episode, we're joined by two of the best, brightest, and Blackest voices on Broadway: the incomparable Andrew Shade (Founder and Editorial Director of Broadway Back) and the illustrious April Reign(Managing Editor of Broadway Black, #OscarsSoWrite Creator) to discuss carving out space for participants and consumers of Black Theatre, the Tony Awards nominees, and is this ongoing Black Media Renaissance just a facade? Additionally, Alex and the afterlife aren't the best of friends, Jay has the perfect recipe for friendship, and Lifetime hates Black people.

In this episode, we're joined by the dynamic duo of Black Girl Nerds creator and mogul in the making Jamie Broadnax, as well as our very special guest co-host J. of the Tea With Queen & J podcast, to discuss the breadth and idiosyncrasies of nerd culture, the importance of Black creators and executives within creative spaces, and Jamie's secret rendezvous with Idris Elba. Additionally, Alex takes a voyage to 1998, our birthday party has the best cake and ice cream, and even Jay has a price.

In this special Afterparty dedicated to the givers of life, we're joined by doula, mother, blogger, and creator of the "Black Girls Are Magic" merchandise line CaShawn Thompson and brand consultant, mother, and dancer Tiffani Sheriff to discuss raising awesome children, self-care amidst selflessness, and the challenges of developing your own parenting style.