Episode 80: A Beautiful Way To Resist

February 1, 2017, 10:50 am

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Trump's Executive Order had so many in the streets this past weekend. With so much on our minds and hearts, we invite friends Ahmed Ali Akbar (host of our sibling podcast See Something Say Something) and Bim Adewunmi, reporter extraordinaire, to chat with us about Muslim identity and resistance.

Plus, an Iranian man whose in-laws were detained at JFK airport walks us through the experience, and a pair of civil rights lawyers offer tips on how you can help if you're feeling helpless.

Follow Ahmed Ali Akbar at @radbrowndads and Bim Adewunmi at @bimadew.  Catch up on episodes of See Something Say Something at buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething.

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Resources from the See Something Say Something excerpt:

Zahra Billoo is a civil rights lawyer and community organizer who leads the California chapter of  the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). Follow her at @ZahraBilloo.

Ramzi Kassem is a professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, where he directs the CLEAR project, which stands for “creating law enforcement accountability and responsibility.” Follow his work at @CUNY_CLEAR.

Here's the infographic Ahmed mentions: CLEAR's Guidance on the Executive Order.

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Episode 43: A Gumbo of Afrofuturism (Vann R. Newkirk II) (Encore)

February 8, 2017, 2:00 am

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It's an encore, which is French* for "you better listen again, honey because it's delicious." We celebrate Blacker History Month with our caucacity correspondent Matt Bellassai, we talk all things Kanye with Jezebel's Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, and interview Vann R. Newkirk II of Seven Scribes and The Atlantic, who brings us to the afrofuture because the afro-present is pretty tough. 

Also! We have a live show coming up on February 10th, 2017! It's sold out, but you can get your friends together and watch live at https://www.facebook.com/anotherround. 

Follow Vann R. Newkirk II at @fivefifths
Follow Julianne Escobedo Shepherd at @jawnita
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(This episode originally aired on February 23rd, 2016.)

*well, it's ~probably~ French

Episode 81: Y'all's Parents Was Nasty (with Kelly Rowland)

February 15, 2017, 2:00 am

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We're talking music this week and we've got the one and only Kelly Rowland blessing the stude to talk about parenthood, nice pajamas and the "hell no's" she heard on her path to fame. (If you're wondering if Kelly glows so bright you can hardly look at her directly, the answer is yes.) And then, if you think you were conceived in a prayerful way with some missionary nookie, you're wrong and Tracy is here to play you some songs that will haunt your dreams. We end this episode with some R&B-inspired rounds, because black folk made music what it is, no matter who got the Grammy.

Episode 82: Another Round's Blacker History Month LIVE

February 22, 2017, 2:00 am

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Welcome to the audience of your favorite black as hell live show, where the #blackgirlmagic is audible and the joy spreads fast. 

Friend of the show Matt Bellassai stops by to highlight the white history heroes you may not have heard of, like Trevor Trailmixson and Kennedy McLincolnbedroom. Then, musical genius and band leader for "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" Mr. Jon Batiste and his melodica come by for fun and musical games. And finally, Jasmyn Lawson of Giphy brings us a super special round of Drunken Debates with some of the GIFs you know and love. So come on down, sip on your beverage of choice, and celebrate the joy with us!

And don't forget to follow the whole live show crew on all your devices!

Matt Bellassai: @mattbellassai
Jon Batiste: @jonbatiste
Jasmyn Lawson: @jasmynbeknowing
Tracy "LaFway" Clayton: @brokeymcpoverty
Heben "Professional Child" Nigatu: @heavenrants
The whole doggone family: @anotherround

Episode 83: Incognegro (with Jordan Peele)

March 1, 2017, 2:00 am

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This week, we chat with Emmy and Peabody award-winning writer/comedian Jordan Peele about his directorial debut, “Get Out.”  Spoiler alert!  There are spoilers!  But we try to give you a heads up before, and also, if you haven’t seen the movie already, what are you doing with your life?!?  Come for Jordan’s take on the social thriller as a way to build empathy - especially in America's fucked up racial climate - and stay for his delightful appreciation of the man, the myth, the legend: Reginald VelJohnson.  Plus, shoutouts to nail polish, Marie Kondo, and getting through a long-ass week.

Follow Jordan Peele at @JordanPeele.

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And check out the trap beat in today's episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxezVsMDDw 

84: shETHER (with Remy Ma)

March 8, 2017, 8:28 am

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This week, an exclusive, extra-long conversation with the one and only Remy Ma! She came by the women's club The Wing and opened up about her pregnancy struggles, the music business, the prison system and of course the thing everybody wants to know about: her Nicki Minaj diss track "shETHER." Nothing was off-limits and the all-women crowd at The Wing was here for it. 

We were especially honored to have a group of young women from the WomanHOOD project in the audience. WomanHOOD is a feminist leadership and media literacy organization for youth from the Bronx, where Remy's from! So sit back and enjoy, because the tea was hot and shit got real. 

• Follow Remy Ma on instagram at @remya
• Learn more about The Wing at https://www.the-wing.com/
• Learn more about the WomanHOOD project at http://www.thewomanhoodproject.org/
• Music by Jean Grae and Don Will
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Episode 85: The Same Stuff as Stars (with Amanda Nguyen)

March 15, 2017, 2:00 am

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We never thought we'd do a single episode on both outer space and sexual assault, but that's because we hadn't met activist and aspiring astronaut Amanda Nguyen yet. She founded the organization Rise, to advocate for the rights of survivors of rape.

Did you know that in some states, untested rape kits can be thrown away after 30 days? Amanda tells us how legislation reflects rape culture, and how we can change this. When she's not busy fighting, Amanda is preparing herself for space travel. (Yup!) We talk about who we'd want to beam into the beyond, and remember that even in the darkest of times in this universe, we're never alone because we have each other. 

You can find out more about Amanda's organization at www.risenow.us.
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Shot #9: Members Only

March 22, 2017, 2:00 am

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Sometimes you just gotta get together and laugh with your friends, which is why this week's shot features two of our faves: Nichole Perkins, BuzzFeed Emerging Writers Fellow and Aaron Edwards, who does product and editorial at The Outline. 

This week there's a righteous game of Pew Pew Pew with friends and a conversation that goes from how you protest, to awkward dates, to cuss words and jivesicles. Go ahead and consider how doing drugs with Donald Trump might be genius and quantify exactly what you'd do to *not* have to watch your parents having sex. 

Follow these cool kids! 

Nichole Perkins: @tnwhiskeywoman
Aaron Edwards: @aaronmedwards
Tracy Clayton: @brokeymcpoverty (@tracysdrunkass is pending) 
Heben Nigatu: @heavenrants

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Episode 22: A Dude Named Hot Sauce (with Yassir Lester) (Encore)

March 29, 2017, 2:00 am

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Heben catches up with writer/comedian Yassir Lester about his new TV show "Making History," then revisits a conversation she and Tracy had with him about light-skinned dudes, writing for "Girls," and the best teen ever: Malia Obama.  Plus, Nicki Minaj's famous pickle juice speech, celebrating little victories, and candles...!  

Episode 86: The Spicy Double Down (with Lizzo)

April 5, 2017, 2:00 am

≫ Next: Episode 87: The Original Bad and Boujee (with Karyn Parsons)

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This week, we take you back to our live show at SXSW!  First, Heben debuts her conspiracy theory that Donald Trump's entire presidential career is inspired by KFC.  Then, back by popular demand, is the return of Tracy's Joke Time.  Finally, the radiant and talented Lizzo chats with us about growing up religious, collaborating with Prince, and being body positive.  If you need a pick-me-up this week, put your headphones on and sit back - we gotchu.

Follow Lizzo on Twitter @lizzo and on Instagram @lizzobeeating
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Episode 87: The Original Bad and Boujee (with Karyn Parsons)

April 12, 2017, 2:00 am

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Fresh Prince alum Karyn Parsons stops by the stude to chat with us about Sweet Blackberry, her non-profit that makes educational materials for kids featuring lesser known stories of black excellence.  Plus, What Had Happened Was is back, with Tracy’s Lyft driver from hell.  Come to find out if Carlton would have been a Trump supporter, stay to find out who was banned from The Underground Railroad Museum and Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles.   

Follow Karyn Parsons at @Karyn_Parsons and check out Sweet Blackberry at sweetblackberry.org

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Shoutout to Mozart (via YouTube user classicalmusicplace here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-2pIXBNEw) for scoring Tracy's tweets with Violin Concerto No. 5 in A (second movement).

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Episode 88: I Got Indian In My Family

April 19, 2017, 2:00 am

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This week, we're trying something a little different: we team up with our friends at WNYC's Only Human podcast to find Tracy's roots. Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, she always heard that her ancestors were, in her mother's words, "black, white and American Indian." But, like many black Americans, she's found it hard to trace her family heritage with ancestors forced into the American slave trade. So Tracy turns to DNA ancestry tests, and experts on DNA and race, to find out where she comes from. 

Follow Only Human: @OnlyHuman 

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Episode 89: Sister Girl Bonds (with Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw)

April 26, 2017, 3:51 am

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This week we chat with Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw about her term "intersectionality," the #SayHerName campaign, and her favorite Prince song.  And Animal Corner is back!  Tracy counters Heben's bat skepticism with a fervent defense of bats aka little puppies dressed up like Dracula.  Shout out to bats.  Plus rounds for shower sisters and long lost sisters.  

Follow Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw: @SandyLocks on Twitter, and check out the African American Policy Forum at aafp.org.  

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Over That Rainbow (with Morris Day)

May 3, 2017, 2:00 am

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This week, writer and resident Prince expert Nichole Perkins joins us to chat with the one and only actor and musician, Morris Day.  He played Prince’s arch-nemesis in the iconic film "Purple Rain," and he’s helping us remember Prince in light of the one year anniversary of Prince’s passing.  Come for a thoughtful remembrance, stay to find out how we made Morris blush. 

Follow Morris Day at @TheMorrisDay.  His new song is called “Over That Rainbow” and you can find it on Spotify.  

Follow Nichole Perkins at @tnwhiskeywoman and check out her new website at www.nicholeperkins.com.

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Episode 12: Casual Negro Spirituals (with Jean Grae)

May 10, 2017, 2:00 am

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This week, we're bringing you a vintage episode with our very talented in-house musician, Jean Grae.  She chats with us about being a woman of many hats and why she can't get behind the term "femcee."  Then we try some dating apps - not at all because our love lives could use a lil boost, but instead strictly for, you know, podcast research.  Really.  You believe us, right?

Follow Jean Grae on Twitter @JeanGreasy.
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Episode 91: Mary-Fake and Ashy (with The Lucas Bros)

May 24, 2017, 2:00 am

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This week we chat with the inimitable comedy duo, The Lucas Bros, about their favorite presidents, two-for-one therapy sessions, and how improv is white people spoken word.  Then R&B sensation The Buttertones make their media debut and we celebrate our favorite 90s ad libs.      

Follow The Lucas Bros on Twitter at @LucasBros.  Both of 'em.  And check out their new comedy special on Netflix.  

Follow Akoto Ofori-Atta on Twitter at @ko_616.  And check out her work with TheTrace.org, a non-profit dedicated to reporting on guns in America.  

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Episode 90: Bigots Have No Sense of Graphic Design (with Negin Farsad)

May 17, 2017, 2:00 am

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This week we bring to you the magic of our live show at NYC's PodFest!  We talk to writer and thirst correspondent Bim Adewunmi, denounce some things with comedian Negin Farsad, and even play a game with our pod brother, Ahmed Ali Akbar of the See Something Say Something podcast.  Plus, shout outs to being someone's person and Beyonce.com!

And we'd love to see you at our next live show in Chicago on June 21st at Thalia Hall!

Follow Negin Farsad at @NeginFarsad.
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Episode 92: Sliding in on a Shrimp Sandwich (with Marcus Samuelsson)

May 31, 2017, 2:00 am

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This week we chat with Marcus Samuelsson - Top Chef, Red Rooster restauranteur, and maker of the world's finest mac & cheese (we've tried it...it's reallll good).  He dishes about Ikea meatballs, the flavors of Harlem, and answers Heben's hard-hitting question: is aioli really just gentrified mayo?  Plus, Tracy brings us a What Had Happened Was from her days as a college activist/troll for justice.  And rounds for furniture and just one thing - you know the one...not that one...thaaaat one.  You should probably listen to find out what the hell we're talking about. And we'd love to see you at our next live show in Chicago on June 21st at Thalia Hall!

ALSO: get tickets to see our podsiblings from BuzzFeed News and See Something Say Something at the Northside Festival!!  Tickets here: northsidereport2017.eventbrite.com.

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