The Nod
The Nod tells the stories of Black life that don’t get told anywhere else, from an explanation of how purple drink became associated with Black culture to the story of how an interracial drag troupe traveled the nation in the 1940s. We celebrate the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to being Black -- in America, and around the world.
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The Fresh Princess of Bel-Air
Now this is a story all about how the life of actress Karyn Parsons (aka Hilary Banks) got flipped, turned upside down.
24 min
127
BONUS: A Royal Good For The Blacks
Is the relationship between American actress Meghan Markle and the UK’s Prince Harry good or bad for Black culture?
11 min
128
Playing the Race Cards
Who's Blacker: Oprah or Sojourner Truth? Producer Kate Parkinson-Morgan tells Brittany and Eric about a new game that asks players to argue what makes one person Blacker than another.
32 min
129
Drake of the Diaspora
Drake might be proud of us, but are we proud of him? In our latest Good For The Blacks, we debate Drizzy’s sampling of the African diaspora.
31 min
130
The Cowboy Of The West Village
Brittany tells the incredible story of a person you should have heard of by now, but probably haven’t.
25 min
131
Gimlet Presents: Uncivil
25 min
132
BONUS: What Happens In New Orleans
In this week's bonus episode, Brittany and Eric share the story of their recent trip to New Orleans. Because what happens in New Orleans... doesn't stay in New Orleans, at least when it comes to these two.
11 min
133
Whole Hog
Brittany talks to a man who dresses and cooks like his enslaved ancestors. And Eric drags Brittany to see a famous pit.
31 min
134
Lawrence: Good For The Blacks?
27 min
135
All Heroes Wear Capes
Nelly on the cover of Sweatsuit, Eve during New York Fashion Week, Cam'ron on Rap City's Tha Bassment. This week, we follow the rise, fall, and rise again, of the durag.
26 min
136
BONUS: Eric Hates Reading The Credits
5 min
137
I Want That Purple Stuff
Jolly Ranchers. Skittles. Gatorade. No matter what, Eric always goes for the purple stuff.
35 min
138
A is for Afrocentric
Eric hosts a podcast about Black culture. He went to an HBCU. But when it comes to choosing a school for his daughter, he's not sure if an Afrocentric education is the right choice.
25 min
139
Chitlins at Bergdorf’s
If you think Kanye West was the first to change the American fashion game, meet one of the flyest Black fashion squads in history.
33 min
140
BONUS: Brittany Won't Give Eric Cheez-Its
4 min
141
Good For The Blacks
Snoop Dogg has a TV show with Martha Stewart. A Black man once held the nuclear codes for President Trump. Sometimes in life we have to decide if a thing is good or bad for the Culture.
31 min
142
On That Lo Life $hit
Eric's always had an affinity for Polo Ralph Lauren. But he discovers a group of boosters in Brooklyn that took their love for Polo to another level.
23 min
143
Greetings, My Brothas
Eric tries to convince Brittany that Beyoncé is hiding something, but Brittany needs more receipts.
24 min
144
Hunter Green Thong
A YouTube sex empress is making waves.
23 min
145
Coming Soon!
A new podcast celebrating Black culture from Gimlet Media.
2 min