Black Girl Nerds

The Films We Loved and Didn't Love at TIFF 2026

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we break down our experience at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival and discuss the films we love and did

'Black Zombie' Director Maya Annik Bedward

Black Zombie digs beneath the blood-soaked spectacle of modern horror to uncover the zombie’s buried and unsettling origins. Long before it became associated with flesh-e

Filmmaker John Dierre of 'Meta Take One'

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview co-director John Dierre of the film 'Meta Take One'. The film follows an obsessive young director and

The Filmmakers of 'Kingston'

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with the filmmakers behind the movie 'Kingston' which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. At the

'Nemesis' Showrunner Courtney A. Kemp

Courtney A. Kemp is the visionary behind STARZ’s groundbreaking hit Power Universe franchise, creating multiple spin-off series including Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book

#DCSoWhite With JPenumbra

In this week's interview we chat with James C. Portis III, also known online as JPenumbra. he's one of the leaders of the DCSoWhite Campaign. A movement focused on trying

Actress LaNisa Renee Frederick

LaNisa Renee Frederick is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, podcast host, and voiceover artist whose work sits at the intersection of comedy, culture, and lived experi

Stephan James, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Director Rashad Frett of 'Ricky'

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with Stephan James, Sheryl Lee Ralph and director Rashad Frett of 'Ricky'. Directed by Rashad Frett, Ricky

Actress Samantha Walkes

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we chat with actress Samantha Walkes of the hit Prime Video series 'Cross'. We discuss the currently role as Elle i

Actress Taylor Polidore Williams

In this week's episode of Black Girl Nerds we chat with actress Taylor Polidore Williams of Netflix's 'Beauty In Black'. In the series, A stripper's fate takes a turn whe

Actress Ryan Michelle Bathé

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast we welcome actress Ryan Michelle Bathé. She is currently the host of the Official Paradise Companion podcast and sh

465: Akinola Davies Jr. of 'My Father's Shadow'

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome director Akinola Davies Jr. who talks about his powerful new film My Father’s Shadow. A semi-autobiogr

464: Orlando Jones

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we sit down with actor Orlando Jones to talk about his latest musical project, Tainted Love, inspired by his graph

463: X Mayo and Jean Elie of Marvel's 'Wonder Man'

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome X Mayo and Jean Elie who appear in the upcoming Marvel series 'Wonder Man' streaming on Disney+.  Aspir

462: Filmmaker Nia DaCosta of '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome writer/director Nia DaCosta to discuss her latest film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Fresh off dir

461: Nicki Micheaux of 'Night Patrol'

Happy New Year! In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we interview actor and filmmaker Nicki Micheaux. Nicki Micheaux is no stranger to commanding the

460: Teyana Taylor on 'One Battle After Another'

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we chat with multi-hyphenate Teyana Taylor about her critically-acclaimed work in the Paul Thomas Anderson film On

459: East-O of Truth Teller Productions

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome music artist East-O of Truth Teller Productions. The new EP, The Kush, from TTP was released on April 2

458: Actor Taylor Polidore Williams

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome actor Taylor Polidore Williams, best known for her role in the hit Netflix series Beauty In Black. Bor

457: Filmmaker RT Thorne of '40 Acres'

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome director RT Thorne making his feature film debut with his movie 40 Acres. Making its premiere at the To