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The Afro-Existential Podcast
by Broadway Podcast Network
An interview series and audio play in one. Designed to enlighten, entertain, and expand how you see the world around you. This season, we present DEAD WAIT: A JOURNEY IN AFRO-EXISTENTIALISM written and produced by Blaine Teamer. An urban black comedy, inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit, DEAD WAIT asks the existential question, "Can we ever escape the consequences of our acts of bad faith, and how far would you drive a dead body in L.A. traffic for a million dollars!? After you’ve listened to the play, come back for the interviews. Hosts Blaine Teamer, and Indira G. Wilson talk with people who have overcome some of life's most difficult obstacles to make their dreams a reality. Written, produced, and edited by Blaine Teamer Music by Blaine Teamer</
Episodes
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EP. 42 | The Audio Play | DEAD WAIT: A Very Black Comedy
Would you move a dead body three miles for one million dollars? That's 333k a mile! If so... who would you trust to help you? These are the tough questions the Mulligan family must answer in the audio play, Dead Wait: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism, penned by Blaine Teamer. Feeling like they're...
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EP. 41 | HOW MUCH NUISANCE ARE YOU WORTH?
HOW MUCH NUISANCE ARE YOU WORTH? It’s a special episode of The Afro-Existential Podcast, as we look back at some of our favorite moments from the past 40 episodes. We have an excerpt from our interview with filmmaker, and Tony Award-Winning actress Tonya Pinkins. She explains the term “nuisance...
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Ep 40 | EMPOWERING CHILDREN THROUGH INTERACTIVE THEATER
Today's special guest is Only Make Believe’s Executive Artistic Director, Tamela Aldridge. Only Make Believe, is the children’s non-profit that brings in-person and virtual theatre to children with medically fragile conditions or developmental disabilities. As OMB celebrates 24 years and reaches…
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WHO'S THAT BABY'S DADDY DAY!
It's a NEW EPISODE of the Afro-Existential Podcast (@theafroextheater) on the Broadway Podcast Network (@broadwaypodcastnetwork)! Join co-hosts Blaine Teamer (@bteamer574), Indira Gibson Wilson (@indira.thatsenough), and Frederick Johnson (@iamfrederickjohnson) for a series of engaging interviews...
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ARE YOU READY FOR A BREAKTHROUGH?
WE NEED MORE WOMAN KINGS: VIOLA DAVIS RULES! It's a new episode of the Afro-Existential Podcast (@theafroextheater) on the Broadway Podcast Network (@broadwaypodcastnetwork)! Join co-hosts Blaine Teamer (@bteamer574), Indira Gibson Wilson (@indira.thatsenough), and Frederick Johnson...
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ICONIC 2:: BODYDUILDING ICON TONY PEARSON IS DRIVEN
In part TWO of our interview with Tony Pearson, the bodybuilding icon talks with us more about his inspiring autobiography, entitled Driven: My Secret Untold Story. Discovered by Arnold Schwarzenegger on Muscle Beach, who became his mentor. Pearson won his first contest, the 1976 Mr. Venice…
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TONY PEARSON: The Michael Jackson of Bodybuilding
In part one of our interview with Tony Pearson, the bodybuilding icon talks with us about his autobiography, entitled Driven: My Secret Untold Story. Discovered by Arnold Schwarzenegger on Muscle Beach, who became his mentor. Pearson won his first contest, the 1976 Mr. Venice Beach, and a year…
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WHAT IS CULTURAL EQUITY?
In this episode, we are talking about the importance of CULTURAL EQUITY in the Arts with the Executive Director of the Amory Center for the Arts, Leslie Ito. The Armory Center for the Arts is a non-profit community arts organization that offers arts education programs and contemporary art...
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NOT WRITING FOR THE WHITE GAZE | w/Author Deesha Philyaw
We are excited to bring you season 2 of The AFRO-EXISTENTIAL PODCAST on the Broadway Podcast Network (@broadwaypodcastnetwork)! Join co-hosts Blaine (@bteamer574), Indira Gibson Wilson (@indira.thatsenough), and Frederick Johnson (@iamfrederickjohnson) for a new series of engaging interviews...
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THE POLICE OFFICER WHO BECAME A BOOK PUBLISHER
We talk with author, editor, and book publisher Rebecca Razo about the big breakthrough that transitioned her from being a police officer to becoming a children's book publisher. Rebecca Razo has 20+ years of combined experience in book + magazine publishing, editorial project management, and...
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WHERE IS THE EARTHA KITT BIO PIC?
In our new interview series, entitled “The Breakthrough: from vision to fruition”. we are having conversations with people who took a great idea and made it a reality. We want to know how they did it and how they got over the obstacles along the way. We hope that it helps and inspires you to make...
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EARTHA KITT VISITS ALBERT EINSTEN...
In our new interview series, entitled “The Breakthrough: from vision to fruition”. we are having conversations with people who took a great idea and made it a reality. We want to know how they did it and how they got over the obstacles along the way. We hope that it helps and inspires you to make...
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THE ACTORS GANG INTERVIEW| part 2
Guests: From the Actors' Gang Prison Project - HANNAH CHODOS + RICHARD LOYA PART TWO of Our Interview In our new interview series, entitled "The Breakthrough: from vision to fruition". we are having conversations with people who took a great idea and made it a reality. We want to know how they…
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Tim Robbins "GANG" Goes to Prison | part 1
Guests: From the Actors' Gang Prison Project - HANNAH CHODOS + RICHARD LOYA In our new interview series, entitled "The Breakthrough: from vision to fruition". we are having conversations with people who took a great idea and made it a reality. We want to know how they did it and how they got over...
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THE BREAKTHROUGH | EP 2: WHEN THE TENSION GETS YOUR ATTENTION!
Guests: Educator, Motivator, and Self-Proclaimed Agitator - DYANA VALENTINE In our new interview series, entitled "The Breakthrough: from vision to fruition". we are having conversations with people who took a great idea and made it a reality. We want to know how they did it and how they got over...
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HOW DO YOU DEFINE "BREAKTHROUGH"?
It's the premiere episode of our new interview series, entitled "The Breakthrough: from vision to fruition". We are having conversations with people who took a great idea and made it a reality. We want to know how they did it and how they got over the obstacles along the way. We hope that it…
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ACTRESS NIKA KING... AFRO-STYLISTIC | #8
Nika King is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She can currently be seen in the Emmy winning HBO series EUPHORIA in the role of Leslie (opposite Zendaya). Nika has been featured on 2 Broke Girls (CBS), Greenleaf (OWN), Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History (Netflix), and more. In addition…
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DEAD WAIT: THE PLAY| ACT 2
Feeling stuck, Los Angeles natives, Georgina, Brady, and son Oliver Mulligan each have a plan to make their dreams of a better life come true. Can they put their past issues behind them and work together or will they just continue to do the same things that keep them stuck where they are? A black...
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DEAD WAIT: THE PLAY| ACT 1
Feeling stuck, Los Angeles natives, Georgina, Brady, and son Oliver Mulligan each have a plan to make their dreams of a better life come true. Can they put their past issues behind them and work together or will they just continue to do the same things that keep them stuck where they are? A black...
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ARTS FOR HEALING & JUSTICE NETWORK
The Arts for Healing and Justice Network (AHJN) is an interdisciplinary collaborative that provides exceptional arts programming in order to build resiliency and wellness, eliminate recidivism, and transform the juvenile justice system. We had the pleasure of discussing the program with AHJN's...
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SHAWN & SY'S VARIETY LIVE | WORKING TOGETHER IN A CRISIS |Ep. 6
In this episode of Creating Art in Crisis, we speak with singer-musician, Sy Smith and actor-director, Shawn Carter Peterson, the producers & creators of Shawn & Sy Variety Live on Facebook Live., The husband and wife duo created their own variety show from home during quarantine, and they…
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L.A. WRITER'S CENTER | Ep. #5
A conversation with Che'Rae Adams, Producing Artistic Director of LA Writers Center about the art of pivoting during a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CITY BALLET OF LA ... ZOOM OR BUST! | #4
The mission of City Ballet of Los Angeles is to sustain a dance institution that reflects the economic and racial diversity of Los Angeles. Introducing the art of dance to students from all walks of life. CBLA opened with the intention of giving back. The scholarships that Ms. Gardenhire…
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ART WORKS LA ... IN A PANDEMIC! |#3
ArtworxLA believes art works to combat Los Angeles’ dropout crisis. They use the rich cultural resources of Los Angeles to help engage alternative education high school students in the arts. By partnering with cultural institutions, arts colleges, and creative industry professionals, they…
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PANDEMIC AT THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE|#2
In our second interview of the six-part series, Creating Art in Crisis, we talk with Danny Feldman, The Producing Artistic Director, of the Pasadena Playhouse about the launch of PlayhouseLIVE, their innovative digital hub that seeks to “break down the physical boundaries of theater walls and…
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GOT THERAPY IN THE PANDEMIC?!|#1
It's the premiere of our six-part series, entitled "Creating Art in Crisis". We explore how creatives are dealing with the current pandemic and social unrest and finding new ways to share their work while dealing with the crisis. We kick it off with a conversation with a psychotherapist. We…
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TONYA PINKINS' "NUISANCE VALUE" - Episode 14
**Warning: Explicit Language in this episode*** Welcome to the Afro-Existential Podcast. On Episode 6 of the Podcast, we interview Tony Award Winning Actress Tonya Pinkins!!! Learn what your nuisance value is. For more information about the podcast, the host and the cast of "Dead Wait", visit our...
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Dead Wait: The Play Ep. 5 | "THE PLAY FINALE!"
IT'S THE FINALE!!!! In the final episode of Dead Wait: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism, we learn what all this hulla-ba-loo was all about. The truth comes to the surface for the Mulligan family, but is it too late? For Cast List and Bios, visit www.afroexpodcast.com New Episodes every Monday....
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BIAS BY US |Ep. 5
Welcome to the Afro-Existential Podcast. On Episode 5 of the Podcast, Indira and Blaine discuss unconscious and implicit bias and how the Neighbor is misunderstood in the play. We also interview the lovely K.J. Middlebrooks who plays all of our host in the play Dead Wait. New Episodes of the play...
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Dead Wait: The Play - Episodes 1-4 | "The Catch-UP"
We are gearing up for the finale of Blaine Teamer's DEAD WAIT: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism. We've combined scenes one through four so you can catch up with the Mulligans. Come back next week and join us for the final episode of the play and tune into the Afro-Existential PODCAST as we...
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COMING SOON | A CONVO WITH TONYA PINKINS
The Afro-Existential Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing the multi-talented Tonya Pinkins. You don't want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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EVERYBODY COMES TO HOLLYWOOD....BUT BEFORE YOU DO!
Hope you're enjoying our new series called, AFRO-EX [+]. Weekly bonus episodes featuring additional Afro-Existential content we thought you'd enjoy. This week, e asked our guest if they had any quality advice for someone making the move to Los Angeles. We add our two cents as well. For more...
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COGNITIVE DIS (don't make no sense) Episode 4
Welcome to the Afro-Existential Podcast. On Episode 4 of the Podcast, Indira and Blaine discuss how small changes in behavior can have big impacts in your life. We also interview the hilarious actress LeShay Tomlinson Boyce, who plays Helen in the play Dead Wait. New Episodes of the play every...
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Dead Wait: The Play - Episode 4 | "Special Brady Reunion"
In Episode 4 of Dead Wait: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism, after the technical difficulty Brady becomes his old self again and takes charge of the situation. In the midst of it all, family secrets are revealed and threaten to impede the families ability to move forward. For Cast List and Bios,...
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The Afro-Existential Podcast | Episode 3
Welcome to the Afro-Existential Podcast. On Episode 3 of the Podcast, Indira and Blaine discuss Georgina's sister Helen's arrival, the family system and "Cognitive Dissonance". We also interview the actor Shawn Carter Peterson, who plays Oliver in the play Dead Wait. New Episodes of the play…
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Dead Wait: The Play - Episode 3 | "Clowns With No Make-up"
In Episode 3 of Dead Wait: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism, the Mulligan family begins their long day’s journey into night as they set out on a short trip that will hopefully take them a long way. However, a "technical" difficulty interferes with their plans and they try to figure out their Plan...
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AFRO-EX [+] | MEET ALASTAIR JUSTIN BLACK
Hope you're enjoying our new series called, AFRO-EX [+]. Weekly bonus episodes featuring additional Afro-Existential content we thought you'd enjoy. This week, Blaine and Indira interview our notable narrator, ALASTAIR JUSTIN BLACK. Alastair lends his considerable vocal talents as the narrator of...
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The Afro-Existential Podcast | Episode 2
Welcome to the Afro-Existential Podcast. On Episode 2 of the Podcast, Indira and Blaine discuss Afro-Existentialism and "Bad Faith". We also interview David Sparks, who gives some insightful ideas on how to overcome Bad Faith in our election system. New Podcast Episodes every Wednesday. And don't...
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Dead Wait: The Play - Episode 2 | "#Trans-Affluent"
In Episode 2 of Dead Wait: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism, Georgina and Oliver finally get on the same page in regards to employing a burdensome Brady in service of their plans. But out of the blue, Georgina’s nosy sister Helen shows up! Time is ticking to take advantage of the window of...
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AFRO-EX [+] | MEET THE HOSTS
This week, the Afro-Existential Podcast is kicking off a new series called AFRO-EX [+]. Weekly bonus episodes featuring additional Afro-Existential content we thought you'd enjoy. On the first episode, the hosts of the podcast, Blaine + Indira, talk about who they are, how they met and how they...
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The Afro-Existential Podcast - Episode 1 | The Premiere Episode
The Premiere Episode of the AFRO-EXISTENTIAL PODCAST. Hosted by Blaine Sparks-Teamer + Indira G. Wilson. Think outside Your Box. Each season we'll present a new play that explores Afro-Existentialism and follow each play episode with a podcast that discusses the themes of the play. What is...
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Dead Wait: The Play - Episode 1 | "Meet the Mulligans"
In Episode 1 of Dead Wait: A Journey in Afro-Existentialism by Blaine Sparks-Teamer, Georgina Mulligan dominates the conversation with husband Brady while baking cakes for her church fundraiser, as her ne’er do well son Oliver identifies opportunity in the midst of tragedy. For Cast List and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An interview series and audio play in one. Designed to enlighten, entertain, and expand how you see the world around you.
This season, we present DEAD WAIT: A JOURNEY IN AFRO-EXISTENTIALISM written and produced by Blaine Teamer. An urban black comedy, inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit, DEAD WAIT asks the existential question, "Can we ever escape the consequences of our acts of bad faith, and how far would you drive a dead body in L.A. traffic for a million dollars!?
After you’ve listened to the play, come back for the interviews. Hosts Blaine Teamer, and Indira G. Wilson talk with people who have overcome some of life's most difficult obstacles to make their dreams a reality.
Written, produced, and edited by Blaine Teamer
Music by Blaine Teamer</
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An interview series and audio play in one. Designed to enlighten, entertain, and expand how you see the world around you. This season, we present DEAD WAIT: A JOURNEY IN AFRO-EXISTENTIALISM written and produced by Blaine Teamer. An urban black comedy, inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit, DEAD...
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