Podcasts by All Revd Up

Happy Birthday, Hip Hop! from 2023-08-23T09:00

The Revs reflect on where they were when hip hop started, how the genre impacted them, and how it’s evolved since 1973.

NAACP Comes to Town from 2023-08-09T09:00:01

The last time the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was in Boston for a national convention, was 1982. This year, they returned. After both taking their own time apart f...

Affirmative Inaction from 2023-07-12T09:00:01

As the highest court of the land has reversed the legislation that once protected and allowed equal and fair consideration of groups historically discriminated against in the college admissions ...

Juneteenth and Black Erasure from 2023-06-14T09:00:01

Established as a federal holiday in 2021 – 156 years after the initial issuance of the freedom of Black people in America, attempting to celebrate Juneteenth in 2023 still comes with roadblocks....

Black Roots of Memorial Day from 2023-05-29T09:00:01

As we honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, the Revs call attention to the Black soldiers who helped shape Memorial Day holid...

Good Samaritan, or Murderer? from 2023-05-10T09:00

After the New York Subway murder of Jordan Neely, his attacker claimed that he was being a Good Samaritan, as he felt like his life – and the lives of other riders – was in danger. The Revs disc...

Knocking on the Wrong Door While Black from 2023-04-26T09:00

In light of the shooting of Kansas City teen, Ralph Yarl, The Revs discuss the issues and fears of Black people continually being shot – and possibly losing their lives because they made a mista...

The Tennessee Three from 2023-04-12T09:00:01

After expressing their dismay regarding gun control, two of the three members of the “Tennessee Three” were expelled from their roles in the state’s House of Representatives. Democratic lawmaker...

Kamala Harris Extends Her Duties to the Motherland from 2023-03-29T09:00:01

It’s been three years since President Joe Biden was sworn into office with his right-hand woman, Kamala Harris as the Vice President: the first woman and Black person to serve in the ro...

The Embrace: Black History Month Special from 2023-02-15T16:26:27

In a special episode for Black History Month, The Revs discuss “the embrace” from overall blackness to the recently unveiled artwork from Leslie Jones. How do you embrace?

The Highs and Lows of 2022 from 2022-12-21T10:00

Through another wave of the pandemic, racial unrest, political achievements and everything in between, The Revs discuss 2022 for Blacks in America as the year – and Season 5 of All Rev’d Up – co...

Is Boston Still the "Most Racist City?" from 2022-12-07T10:00:01

As current Massachusetts residents, The Revs discuss their experiences, initial and current thoughts about the state of Boston with special guest, Boston’s Senior Advisor on Racial Justice in Eq...

The Season of Gratitude from 2022-11-23T10:00:01

Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday – the kick-off of the end-of-the-year holiday season – The Revs discuss the importance of being grateful, what they’re grateful for and what they’re looking for...

The Impact of Our Vote from 2022-11-09T10:00

The day after the 2022 U.S. Midterm Elections, The Revs discuss their political party preferences, thoughts on voting over the years, and most importantly: if they voted this year and their reas...

Behind the Podcast: a Conversation with Co-Producer Kavontae Smalls from 2022-10-19T09:00

In a conversation with the Revs, All Rev’d Up producer, Kavontae Smalls discusses his work as a journalist, producer and social media manager, in addition to serving as a producer on All Rev’d U...

Behind the Podcast: a Conversation with Co-Producer Kyla L. Wright from 2022-10-05T09:00

In a conversation with the Revs, All Rev’d Up producer, Kyla L. Wright discusses her work as a journalist, advocate and entrepreneur, in addition to serving as a producer on All Rev’d Up for the...

Why Do We Obsess Over Kim Kardashian? from 2022-09-21T09:00

While Kim Kardashian has gained acclaim from social media and scandals to high-profile A-list relationships, the socialite is accused of her rise being on the backs of Black women. The Revs disc...

Will Queen Serena Continue to Receive Her Flowers? from 2022-09-07T12:33:01

As Serena Williams – the greatest tennis player of all time – announced her “evolution” or retirement from the sport, the Revs discuss her legacy, the future of the sport and the barriers Willia...

The Geopolitics of being Brittany Griner from 2022-08-24T09:00

In the Season 5 premiere, The Revs discuss the efforts in getting WNBA superstar Brittany Griner home from Russia, where she’s currently serving a sentence for possession of less than a gram of ...

Roe v. Wade and its Impact on Black Folks from 2022-07-20T09:00

On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. The landmark 1973 case granting women the legal right to an abortion was struck down in Dobbs v. Jackson case originating in Mi...

BHM 2022: Still Overcoming from 2022-02-23T10:00

As February winds down, The Revs reconvene for a special episode dedicated to Black History: beyond the month. The month, used by some to complain about being the shortest month to celebrate Bla...

The Way We Speak: Black Vernacular from 2021-12-08T10:00

In the season 4 finale, The Rev’s discuss the latest trend on “Black Twitter,” which discussed Black slang, phrases and colloquialisms. The viral topic lead with, “the African American urge…” Fr...

Ahmaud Arbery: is this justice? from 2021-12-01T10:00

After Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. were found guilty on multiple counts, but specifically in the murder of 25-year-old Amaud Arbery, many ask if the unarmed...

Rittenhouse: Villain or Vigilante? from 2021-11-24T10:00

Kyle Rittenhouse was recently acquitted for two murders and one attempted murder during the Black Lives Matter protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin following the August 2020 shooting of Jacob Black, a...

Passing: We All Do It from 2021-11-17T10:00:01

Inspired by the new Netflix film starring Tessa Thompson, “Passing,” The Revs discuss the various ways in life where people potentially “pass” as other things, from race and beyond. Listen, anal...

The Consumption of Black Manhood in Hip-Hop from 2021-11-10T10:00

As an “out” member of the LGBTQ+ community, Lil Nas X has recently been extremely upfront and personal about his life in his music and in his social media posts, which has upset folks like DaBab...

Why Did I Get Married? from 2021-11-03T09:00

On July 10, 2020 Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith took to the Red Table to share about her “entanglement” with songwriter, singer and rapper, August Alsina, who is 20 years her junior. The Red ...

Dave Chapelle's 'The Closer': Comedy or Hate Speech? from 2021-10-27T09:00

On October 5, 2021 Dave Chapelle’s final Netflix comedy special, “The Closer,” dropped. The comedian cracks on the COVID vaccines, DaBaby and feminism but his regular – and controversial – stand...

In honor of the real MVP: Melvin Van Peebles from 2021-10-20T09:00:01

On September 22, 2021, Black cinema lost a legend. Melvin Van Peebles was an unrecognized genius and Renaissance Man. MVP’s “Sweetback” was one the first films about black people that unapologet...

Black Women, The Black Church and R. Kelly from 2021-10-13T10:00

Robert Sylvester Kelly aka "R. Kelly" was found guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering and faces years in prison. Many of his crimes were perpetrated against Black women and many within the ...

Why give thanks during a pandemic? from 2021-06-30T09:00

Much of life in America, and across the globe, grounded to a near halt due to COVID-19. The shutdown in America came as a national resignation that the virus has taken hold and hijacked normalcy...

What Does It Mean to be Black and Free? from 2021-06-16T09:00:01

In a post-George Floyd era, there is broader recognition of Juneteenth, the holiday celebrated by many African Americans acknowledging the day enslaved Black people were freed. How is the holida...

Tulsa Massacre: An American Dream Decimated from 2021-06-02T09:00:01

As we mark the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre, the Revs reflect on this moment and what it means for people in America today, and the remaining survivors from that horrific day 100 year...

Blackness and Cultural Appropriation Pt. II from 2021-05-19T09:00

After rave reviews and high opinions, The Rev’s decided to follow up the May 5th episode with a continued version. Again they ask, “appreciation or appropriation?”

Blackness and Cultural Appropriation from 2021-05-05T10:00:01

“Whew Chile,” “Slay” and “Yass” are common terms in the media amongst many people, especially white Americans.  Ironically, terms that are commonplace in African American Vernacular English were...

Black Sexuality: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell from 2021-04-21T09:00:01

Discussing one’s sexuality within the Black community can be taboo.  Of course, the man creeping with several women is often a topic of conversation but those who engage in infidelity or who may...

Black Parenting: The joys and challenges from 2021-04-07T09:00

Parenting is tough. Parenting through George Floyd’s murder brings ongoing challenges due to the prevalence of racism. Media, social scientists, and the government have weaponized how black pare...

Black Utopias from 2021-03-24T09:00

Imagine a world where the impossible becomes possible.  Imagine a world where Black and brown people are not burdened with an institution woven with racist fabric. 

Within the history of...

How we live our lives, one year later from 2021-03-10T10:00

A year into the pandemic, the Revs ask, “how are we adapting to this new reality?” People are forced to find their inner strengths to navigate the intersection of faith, culture, and politics du...

The Black Church: Reimagining Our Story and Our Song from 2021-02-24T10:00

Inspired by Henry Louis Gates’ recent 2-part, 4-hour documentary on the history, resilience, vitality and future of the Black Church, the Revs discuss how we might reimagine the future of post-C...

This IS who we are from 2021-01-18T20:00

On the 92nd birthday of Martin Luther King, the Revs look at Dr. King’s words reminding America, “this is who we are”. As the new year begins, the two different Americas continue to persist. F...

Why Representation [Still] Matters from 2020-12-16T10:00

Why does Black representation matter so much to Black communities not just in government but on the big screen too?  In this changing landscape where race rests at the forefront, the Revs discus...

Surviving the COVID Seasonal Blues from 2020-12-02T10:00

Holiday season is upon us, but this year will be different. Spending time with family is different. Holiday spending will be limited due to economic hardship. Staying safe is prudent this year. ...

Reclaiming Our Time from 2020-11-18T10:00

As we move forward beyond a contentious election, how can Black people reclaim what was lost over the last four years? As The Revs continue forging a path to reclaim Black agency, award-winning ...

Where Do We Go from Here, Redux from 2020-11-04T10:00

Following a stressful election, The Revs address the daunting question, ‘Where do we go from here?’ invoking the words of Dr. Martin Luther King. Despite who wins, there will be a call for heali...

Voter Supression from 2020-10-21T09:00

As we head into the final days of the 2020 Election, which has monumental impacts, The Revs discuss the history of voter suppression and how it’s still going on. The Revs also discuss how Black ...

Should Black people trust medical trials? from 2020-10-07T09:00

Vaccination trials for COVID-19 are being conducted by HBCU medical schools, and some of them are asking for more Black participation, but will Black people be trusting enough of the medicine to...

Grieving During a "Twindemic" from 2020-09-23T09:00

The COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest have upended our daily lives and routines, creating uncertainty and anxiety, and grief. How we grieve and mourn and the practices and rituals that norm...

Black Agency and Influence from 2020-09-09T09:00

As the nation continues to confront the ills of systemic racism and oppression, the Black community is using its agency and influence to fight back. The Revs take a look at the power of Black cu...

Kamala Harris, First Black Woman from 2020-08-26T09:00

Kamala Harris makes history as the first Black woman on a presidential ticket.  As we pay homage to Shirley Chisolm, Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III take a look at how Harris' sel...

Season Two: We're Back! from 2020-08-12T09:00

After a brief (or not-so-brief) hiatus, Irene and Emmett – also known as “The Revs” are back and ready to be bold, and also broaden the podcast amid changes in the world. The Revs introduce the ...

A New Chapter For Tyler Perry from 2019-11-13T13:49:51

On their final episode of All Rev’d Up’s premier season, Irene and Emmett talk about Tyler Perry, the multi-talented actor, producer, writer and director, and his new production and studio compl...

A Conversation with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley from 2019-10-30T11:00

On today’s show, The Revs sit down with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley from Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District. They talk about her role in the current impeachment proceedings and her beli...

Kanye, The Evangelist from 2019-10-16T11:00

On today’s show, Emmett and Irene examine Rapper Kanye West’s newest venture, his Sunday “pop-up” services at various churches and venues around the country. Is this a new hustle for Kanye? Anot...

The N-Word from 2019-10-02T11:00

On today’s episode, The Revs ask: is there a proper use of the N-word? They dissect the word’s usage from historical figures like James Baldwin and Muhammad Ali to the hip hop generation, leadin...

Politics In The Pulpit from 2019-09-18T11:00

Are we losing the Jeffersonian ideal of “the separation of church and state”? Or did we ever have it to begin with? Emmett and Irene look at how church leaders choose to insert themselves, and t...

Are We In A "Cold Civil War"? from 2019-09-04T11:00

Spurred by a statement by Princeton Professor Eddie Glaude, Jr. that “we are in a cold civil war,”the Revs ask: Are we engaged in new civil war, or did the war never really end for Black America...

Hoping and Waiting for Reparations from 2019-08-21T11:00

In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans in Jamestown, setting the stage for slavery and it’s legacy in the United States, The Revs talk reparations: What s...

Thou Shall (Not) Forgive from 2019-08-07T11:00

The Revs discuss forgiveness as it relates to two notable incidents of violence on the African-American community: The death of Eric Garner on Staten Island at the hands of the New York Police D...

What is "Black enough"? from 2019-07-24T11:00

In this episode, Rev. Monroe and Rev. Price discuss the “one drop” rule and defining “Blackness”, in response to the recent discussions, questioning Sen. Kamala Harris’ blackness.

What Do They See When They See Us? from 2019-07-10T11:00

On their first episode, the Revs delve into “When They See Us,” a Netflix dramatization of the story of the Central Park Five and the poignant question it poses: What do they see when they see u...

All Rev'd Up First Listen from 2019-06-19T11:00

All Rev'd Up is coming soon! Join Reverend Irene Monroe and Reverend Emmett G. Price III in their conversations around race, faith, and this week’s headlines. All Rev’d Up launches on July 10, 2...