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Go Black Boy Go
by Jalen Thompson
“Go Black Boy Go” is a podcast rooted in reflection, laughter, and truth—where Black queer identity is explored out loud. I’m Jalen Thompson, inviting you into raw, intimate, and often hilarious conversations with friends, family, artists, and thinkers as we trace Black and queer culture, life, and history in all its beauty and complexity.
Episodes
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Season 4 Finale!
ratchet minimalism: https://youtu.be/SCPKTiHt7uI
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Emalydia Flenory
https://linktr.ee/jalen.thompson https://instagram.com/emalydiaaa
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Meet my inner saboteur!
https://linktr.ee/jalen.thompson IG: https://www.instagram.com/goblackboygo/
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Michael Anthony García
https://linktr.ee/jalen.thompson/ https://linktr.ee/mrmichaelme/
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Amber (Quinn) Cunningham
https://linktr.ee/jalen.thompson "The Slave Mistress": https://www.instagram.com/p/CCw_k3xh80p/?utm_medium=copy_link "Oblivious": https://www.instagram.com/p/CCXKizTBf2P/?utm_medium=copy_link "We thought we has such problems. How were we to know we were happy?":...
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DeAndra Hodge
https://linktr.ee/jalen.thompson https://linktr.ee/deandrahodge
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Kyndra Crump
https://linktr.ee/jalen.thompson IG: @thekyndracrumpshow YT: Kyndra Crump Pod: The Kyndra Crump Show
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The Best Judy's Review "Glamazon Prime"
Recaps of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 with my friend and artist Will Henry (@willyum.jpeg). Me (@jalen.thompson).
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The Best Judy's Review "Save a Queen"
Recaps of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 with my friend and artist Will Henry (@willyum.jpeg). Me (@jalen.thompson).
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The Best Judys Review "She's a Super Tease"
Recaps of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 with my friend and artist Will Henry.
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Explore your creativity!
https://linktr.ee/jalen.thompson
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Anthony Hand
In this episode, I chat with creator, producer, and director Anthony Hand about his feature-length animated film MAXXIE LAWOW: Drag Super-Shero set to be released in Spring 2024. Anthony goes in depth about inspirations for the film and his desire to see more queer films in the mainstream. * To...
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The 100th Episode
So happy to reach this milestone. Thank y'all for listening!
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Sharon's Kids
In this episode, I chat with my mother, Tamiko Kelly, and aunt, Keshia Eddins, about their childhood in the 80s, addressing family trauma, and rebuilding relationships with family. Dedicated to Sharon Bonita Golden. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Listen on…
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Summer 2021
Register to watch the film: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2021-a-performance-film-tickets-175958997097
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Antheny Chhay
In this episode, I chat with Antheny Chhay, a student at the University of Oregon and fellow podcaster. We talk about his journey starting his own business in college and what his plans are for his creative endeavors. Listen to my interview on Uniquely Eugene:...
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Kyle Rodriguez-Hudson
In this episode, I chat with licensed clinician and executive director of TransPonder Kyle Rodriguez-Hudson. He talks about the resources that TransPonder provides and shares about his life and queer fatherhood. "TransPonder is a Eugene-area trans-led nonprofit that coordinates and provides…
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Black Boy Be
In this episode, I chat with creative Black Boy Be about producing art with limited resources and defining oneself as a creative. He also shares personal stories about his living in New York City for a decade and moving back down south to North Carolina in his 30s. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on...
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Molly Hatay
In this episode, I chat with my colleague Jewish studies scholar Molly Hatay about her research on Jewish identity and culture. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Follow Molly Hatay on Twitter @HatayMolly & IG @mollyhatayferens. You can purchase the books on Amazon!...
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Go Dangerously Likely Go
In this crossover episode, the co-hosts of Dangerously Likely (Terrell, Torence, and Kaleb) and I share personal stories about our childhood and family upbringings. A blend of multiple topics, our conversation addresses racial identity, shade, colorism, masculinity, and whiteness. To listen to…
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The Blerd Explorer
I chat with The Blerd Explorer, author of The Black Traveler's Guide to Incheon South Korea and The Black Traveler's Guide to Daegu South Korea, about traveling while black and life during COVID. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Follow The Blerd Explorer on IG...
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Nonconforming Niggas
In this episode, I chat once again with my brother, Xavier Kelly, and our play cousin, Robert Coleman, about struggling to fit the norms of black masculinity and how embracing our differences made us come into ourselves as black men. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr…
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Things I Love About Lil Nas X
In this episode, I discuss the social, political, and satirical nature of Lil Nas X's music video Industry Baby. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes…
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The Black Family
What are your ideas about a family? Are they tied to wealth? Are they tied to a history of enslavement? In this episode, I have a candid discussion about the black family, colorism, wealth, and growing up in the black church with my brother, Xavier Kelly, and our play cousin, Robert Coleman....
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Awkward Black Boys
In this episode, I chat with Robert Coleman, a childhood friend (or what black folks call a "play cousin"). We talk about growing up in a small town in the South, being band geeks, and dealing with stereotypes about black boyhood. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo....
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Sha' Carri Richardson & Other Things About Athletes
In this episode, I chat with my brother, Xavier Kelly, a college student majoring in marketing and a poet, about Sha' Carri Richardson, the standards professional athletes are held to, and his experiences playing sports. He also debuts his poem "Trap." * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG /...
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things i love about bell hooks
A reflection on bell hooks' We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!
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Things I Love About Snoop Dogg
A reflection on Pride, male rappers' explicit portrayals of sex and sexuality, and Black masculinity. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the...
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Energy.
The topic for this episode is Energy. I chat with Eugene-based drag performer and rapper, Slutashia (IG: @slutashia) about drag, growing up in Drain, Oregon, and channelling good energy. https://www.eugeneweekly.com/2018/11/08/best-drag-queen/ * Follow Slutashia on Instagram, Facebook, and…
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Devotion.
The topic for this episode is Devotion. I chat with Alexandria-based music artist and drag performer, Afro Sensei (IG: @afrosensei), about his experiences coming to terms with his sexuality in the early 00s and his show The Afro Sensei Show available on Drag TV on Twitch. * Follow Afro Sensei on...
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Identity.
The topic for this episode is Identity. I chat with scholar, writer, and co-host of Black Brew podcast, Erin Green (@artistguy1), about the straightness of mainstream queer content and his research on OnlyFans and Twitter. Follow Black Brew on IG @blackbrewpodcast * Follow Go Black Boy Go on...
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Resistance.
The topic for this episode is Resistance. I chat with writer, director, and performer John Chris Ward (IG: @john.chris.ward) about self-love as an act of Resistance. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever...
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Perseverance.
For the first episode for my Pride series, I chat with my friend, Leslie Anne Smith, about what perseverance means to us as queer people and we reflect on our feelings about leaving the South. Happy Corona Pride Part 2! * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Listen on...
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Act the F*** Up!
In this episode, I catch up with a friend from college, J-Strong. We chat about our experiences in cross country, domming The Rock, and a year review of corona. This episode is sponsored by The Republican'ts. CDC on the vaccine:...
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I'm B(l)ack!
Welcome to season four of Go Black Boy Go.Today is my podversary and I'm excited to get back into creating content for y'all! * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET…
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Black Christmas TV History: The Sitcom
In this episode, I do a quick review of my favorite Christmas themed episodes from Black sitcoms. * Episodes mentioned: Amos 'N Andy "The Christmas Story" (December 25, 1952) The Jeffersons "The Christmas Wedding" (December 22, 1976) Living Single "Living Kringle" (December 19, 1993) & "Let's…
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Black Christmas TV History: The Variety Special
The Christmas variety special is a staple on television during the holiday season, but black musicians have been historically barred from hosting their own Christmas themed specials. In this episode, discuss the evolution of the Black Christmas variety special. NOTE: This is the early stages of...
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Christmas
In this episode, I recap on this past term, reflect on how I've been feeling on this break, and give a quick review for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Netflix) and season 4 of Fargo (FX/Hulu). Happy Holidays (corona edition)! * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG @goblackboygo. Listen on iTunes,...
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How to Survive Grad School During the Pandemics
Jalen catches up with his friend Erin Green, who is finishing his first semester of is PhD program, to talk about what it's like dealing with graduate school in a pandemic. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso and Erin on Instagram /...
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Black Friday
In this one I ramble about exams, coursework, teaching and TV. Happy Holidays! * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG @goblackboygo and the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review…
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Afro Sensei
Born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, Afro Sensei is an artist who combines a mix of genres from gospel, house, R & B and metal to produce his own distinct sound that never loses its black, queer and southern roots. In this interview, he discusses how the pandemic has affected his music, he...
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Election Reflections (Part 3)
In the last installment of this series, Jalen chats with his colleagues in the English department about the election week and dealing with graduate school. These interviews were recorded between November 12 - November 15. Guests in the order you first hear them: Teresa Hernández Madhura Nadarajah...
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Election Reflections (Part 2)
Jalen chats with a few guests about their thoughts on the election week. These interviews were recorded between November 9 - November 14. Guests in the order you first hear them: Bryant Thurman Kahlil Kyles Will Henry * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG @goblackboygo and the host on Twitter...
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Election Reflections (Part 1)
Jalen chats with a few guests about their thoughts on the election week. These interviews were recorded between November 9 - November 14. Guests in the order you first hear them: Connor Ryan Isaac Devine Erin Green * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG @goblackboygo and the host on Twitter...
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Y'all Bitches Better Vote
Welcome to Season 3! In this episode, Jalen chats with Nick Machuca who works for a LGBTQ civil rights organization. Nick shares his experiences working with voters and his thoughts on this election season. Make sure to have a plan to vote: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/how-to-vote-2020/...
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Studying for Exams
Jalen recounts his time studying for his breadth exams. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG @goblackboygo and the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the...
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Go Black Boy Go Turns 2!
Jalen talks about his past week dealing with the wildfires on the west coast and celebrates two years of the podcast with his very first podcast recording (24:28) featuring guests Keontez Mitchell and Isaac Devine. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG @goblackboygo and the host on Twitter...
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Is Anybody Out There?
Producer CJ Bell and director David Parker stop by to talk about their new virtual, theatrical film Is Anybody Out There? Purchase tickets for Is Anybody Out There? (Sept. 25 - Sept. 29) at https://thebbrtc.ticketleap.com/iabot/. The BBRTC is giving out free tickets to 100 Black Queer people; go…
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Sampson McCormick
Award winning Black gay comedian, writer, filmmaker, and activist Sampson McCormick talks with Jalen about his early beginnings in as a black gay man in the comedy industry and his new film stand up concert comedy film “Church Boy.” With almost 20 years in the business, Sampson is one of the…
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Fratty (feat. Terrell Couch)
Jalen chats with his friend and fraternity brother, Terrell Couch, who is Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator at Boise State. They discuss their experiences with straight white men, racism, and homophobia in predominantly white fraternities. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“Go Black Boy Go” is a podcast rooted in reflection, laughter, and truth—where Black queer identity is explored out loud. I’m Jalen Thompson, inviting you into raw, intimate, and often hilarious conversations with friends, family, artists, and thinkers as we trace Black and queer culture, life, and history in all its beauty and complexity.
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“Go Black Boy Go” is a podcast rooted in reflection, laughter, and truth—where Black queer identity is explored out loud. I’m Jalen Thompson, inviting you into raw, intimate, and often hilarious conversations with friends, family, artists, and thinkers as we trace Black and queer culture, life, and...
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