Podcasts by Alt-Black Podcast

Melananime from 2019-08-27T13:17:05

With the release of Cannon Busters on Netflix, we turn our focus to black characters in anime. We go over our obvious faves, the characters who are black in always but coloring, where our brown ...

Culture Sculptures (Feat. Murjoni Merriweather) from 2019-08-06T14:03:29

This week on Alt-Black we have on a wonderfully delightful local sculpture artist. We talk about creating art that reflects what YOU know, the process for creating sculpture art, and why you sho...

Cemetery Workers' Comp from 2019-07-30T14:01:39

We on that creepy sh*t this week as we take a look at Maryland/Baltimore's long turbulent history with the paranormal and serial killers. Demons got Eric shook. Sam is a little too excited by mu...

Zines, Scenes&Things from 2019-07-23T06:37:53

You've got skills, your friends have skills.. why not bring those skills together to achieve your goals?? That's what we're discussing this week, as we dive into the world of art collectives. Pl...

B.U.F.U from 2019-07-16T12:55:29

Get your freedman dance on! This year Juneteenth seems to be a bigger deal than it has in previous years. We look into why it's more popular in some areas, some dope ways it's celebrated, the co...

Hot Bucko Summer from 2019-07-09T22:12:38

This week on Alt-Black we are refereeing Hot Girls vs Gone Girls. On Hot Girls side we have the new rap femmes, mermaids, soccer champs, and more.. vs local mayors, ice cream criminals, and the ...

Hatin' Outside The Garden from 2019-06-25T15:49:23

This week on Alt-Black we are taking it back to the roots! A farming brother comes on to talk to us about urban farming, and how agriculture should be a bigger part of our communities. We discus...

Spiritual Gangstas from 2019-06-18T13:41:35

Happy Birthday to US!
In recognition of our podcast anniversary, we revisit our birth charts from our 'Ultra Personal' episode and have on the lovely guest who did them for us. We get some...

Sexual Reality from 2019-06-12T14:42:58

Tell your homeboy to grab the sticks...
🌈 Happy Pride!! With this month being all about our friends on various ends of the sexuality spectrum we decided to look more into what that actual...

The Iron Ramp from 2019-05-23T15:35:45

And with that, it's a wrap...
Tune is as we have another GoT aficionado on to recap the final season. We discuss our favorite moments, some plot holes and what George R. R. Martin and HBO ...

Happy Mothers Assemble! from 2019-05-14T22:45:15

Ya'll had more than enough time.
This week on Alt-Black we cover the highly anticipated wrap to the MCU Avengers; the highs, the lows, the blows etc. Plus, we get into the hard-hitting que...

KFC Christmas from 2019-05-09T12:40:31

Soul Sister my ass...
After some drunken Cinco de Mayo plans, we decided to take another look at the roots of our ridiculous holidays. What's actually pagan? Why do we show breasts for wor...

Blerd Jokes from 2019-04-23T14:17:49

The funnels of nerdom...
We love Black nerds over here at Alt-Black, and this week we have a super funny nerd on to talk to us about the intersection of stand-up, D&D, LARPing and much mor...

Beating Up Michael Myers from 2019-04-17T14:30:55

So after taking a podcast field trip to see Us, we recap some of the trends in the horror industry, some ideas for black horror films, and how different sub-genres have affected our young and ad...

Throne, Bone, or Stone from 2019-04-09T15:21:38

I hope you hoes is ready for Sunday.
The time has finally come to see who, or what, will be sitting on the throne after all this grief. It's GoT week on Alt-Black as we discuss everything ...

Beards and Titties from 2019-04-04T13:32:34

Bi-folk, you need to think like a man!
This week we have Mr. & Ms. steal your girl on tell us about performing as a Drag King, and that lovely, artsy world. We learn some of the difference...

Sexy Nigga Moving Company from 2019-03-28T14:26:22

The wait is over!
We've been wanting to have this guest on for a while, so glad the stars aligned for this link up. We talk about how to be an independent adult film star, how many is too ...

Stuntin' Through History from 2019-03-19T16:24:45

Lupita got it on lock.
Black History Month got a little overshadowed by mess, but aye, it's Women History Month now, so we are giving our Black Qweens their credit... From our historic ico...

Tuxedo Gowns from 2019-03-07T15:23:52

Sam's back ya'll!!
We're coming with our winter recap a little early, cause why not? We cover the crazy highs and lows of black history month (we're looking at you Oscars, and Jussie), who...

Heartless Nobodies from 2019-02-20T12:42:32

Ya'll gon' leave Donald alone!!
Sam is still away in baby mama mode, but this week we are joined by former guests to cover the hottest game of the season. We talk about our favorite and ic...

Kissin' Negroes from 2019-02-05T14:45:36

Sam had her baby ya'll!!
And as such is taking a little time to recoup and get situated with motherhood. But in her absence, we will be having some guest hosts from former episodes to disc...

Thotty Goddys from 2019-01-29T12:55:22

Beasts, cheeks, and freaks.
What's the wildest story you've ever been told? Now heighten that by 100, and you still wouldn't have anything as bizarre as Greek Mythology. This week we revis...

Keys, Strings&Valves from 2019-01-22T15:24:15

This week we have a musician of all trades come through and tell us about his experiences, and the independent musician scene. From go-go, to gospel, to HBCU marching bands! Plus, find out about...

Short Femmes from 2019-01-15T20:12:16

We're keeping it short this week...
Lies. We have a full episode for you guys this week and we're talking women, film, and festivals. We discuss how women are finally getting director cred...

Tears On The Tomatoes from 2019-01-08T15:00:08

We're Back!!

After a brief hiatus for some family time, we're back at ya with our Fall recap. From our goodbyes to Tumblr and some creative legends, to the Romaine lettuce panic, to Soulj...

Consensual Pompoir from 2018-12-18T15:33:33

Pump, pump-pump it up!
Time for part 2 of our 'special play' series! This week we dive into the second half of the Periodic Table of Kink (courtesy of UberKinky), and go over more items, f...

Consensual Suplexes from 2018-12-11T15:48:34

I'm down, maybe-probably, or hell naw?
This week we have part one of our 'special' play series. In this series we cover the Periodic Table of Kink (courtesy of UberKinky), and tell a bit t...

Teachable Moments from 2018-12-04T14:39:22

Values, truth, and understanding.

This week we look at an organization that is utilizing performance art to heal and self reflect on the community. We learn some valuable lessons on how t...

Capes or Gowns from 2018-11-27T15:36:15

Don't touch if you ain't got money.
Looks, personality, and cashhhh! What does this get you? Drag, baby. This week we talk performances, drag culture, dating, and the tightrope of playing ...

Uterus Valkyrie from 2018-11-20T13:26:20

Got your nana doing yoga.
On this uber informative episode, we chat with a local Doula who tells us the ins and outs of what that really means, why emotional support is so critical, and bi...

Smooth Bottoms from 2018-11-16T15:19:12

Grab your dancing shoes!
This week, Sam & Eric sit down with a local dance choreographer and go over our favorite dancers, how to get started dancing in heels, and problematic preferences....

Moon Daughters from 2018-11-06T15:35:41

Leave Clucky alone!
This week's guest came through giving witch realness. AKA not the pop culture interpretation. We got some great info about sticking to your faith, witch feminism, and p...

Non-Home Videos from 2018-10-30T14:37:06

Sam wants to film reality shows. Eric wants to film 'home movies'.
Our guest this week records all sorts of things from club events to documentaries. We learn a lot about the process, jugg...

Brown Sugar&Vinegar from 2018-10-23T13:32:59

We want all the flavor!
A local chef and rapper stops by the studio to talk Filipino cuisine with us. We talk about our relationship to culture through food, why Filipino food may not be a...

Owning Your Funny from 2018-10-16T14:33

"Ava DuVernay stole my life"
This week we sit with an hilarious improviser of the troupe Casually Dope to talk Improv, POC theatre, and the one rap career that got away.

InstaBae: B...

Shounen-ai from 2018-10-09T13:26:17

A cartoon for everybody.
Weird, funny, geeky, sexual, complex, and all the other adjectives. What are we talking about? Anime of course! This week we talk our favs, the genres, and much mo...

Local Matters from 2018-10-02T13:40:47

Do you know who you're voting for?
A local delegate stops by to school us on the importance of local government, mid-term elections, and working with those across the aisle.

InstaBa...

Going Mental from 2018-09-25T14:24:34

Work Stress? Kid Stress? Bae Stress?
We got you. This week we sit down with a local LMSW to get the real on what social work actually entails, and how it's for everybody.

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Upsetting Catherine Pugh from 2018-09-18T15:22:12

Clean your old tweets while you can...
This week we take a look back and catch up on some summer topics that didn't make it into earlier episodes.

InstaBae: Zoie Fenty | Insta - @ia...

Getting Over from 2018-09-11T12:16:57

The Vamp King is here...
This week we learn about the world of Smackdowns and Promotions. Plus, Sam & Eric have the promos of the season!

InstaBae: Vanity | Twitter & Insta - @wrest...

Back Rolls?! from 2018-09-04T15:45:48

Much debate over who should play Aretha..
It's all drag or be dragged this week, as we sit down with a knowledge expert on all the looks and reads our Queens have to offer.

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Poppin' Out On Purpose from 2018-08-28T14:13:29

Man, Bunny had the Vegas trip of a lifetime..
This week we talk about the intersection of nudity, comedy, nerdom and performance; pasties, style!

InstaBae: Joy Postell | Insta - @jo...

Hot Glue&A Dream from 2018-08-21T14:43:47

How soon is too soon?
We join with a special guest to go over some creative outlets for our fav toons.. and maybe also migos? Plus, who don't love a con?

InstaBae: Cola Nash | Insta...

Hatfishing from 2018-08-14T15:37:55

Hoeing or Racking Points? You decide....
This week we discuss some of our online endeavors. What's happening, our experiences, and a checklist to make sure you don't get called out.

Almost Paradise from 2018-08-01T14:28:34

We'll call it live action anime...
Celebrity appearances? Check... Lovable character tropes? Check... Wild stories & scripts? Triple Check!

InstaBae: Josephine Oceane | Insta - @jos...

PETA Protested from 2018-07-24T16:54:08

Whoopi got some explaining to do...

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Purple Cakes from 2018-07-17T11:52:16

Let's hope Eric never gets super powers...

This week, friend & listener of the show ...

Fibonacci Spirals from 2018-07-10T10:40:22

If you want color, gon'n get it!!

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Jungle Music from 2018-07-03T14:22:56

Sweet dreams need air too!

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Necromancy from 2018-06-26T11:05:34

It's going down with ya DM...
This week we dive into the realm of fantasy and learn a WHOLE lot about a new way to play, and the woes of character death.

InstaBae: Janelle Mon...

Dy-no-mite!! from 2018-06-21T16:03:05

Mona or Dee Dee? Tia or Tamara? 

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Ultra Personal from 2018-06-12T11:23:36