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the braid boy diaries
by Matthew Draughter
A podcast & visual diary by Black men for Black men, told through a series of conversations and stories about our hair. Our discussions aim to redefine masculinity, prove the impact our hair has had on society & our place in it, and propel us forward as a community of brothers.
Episodes
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diary, no. 15- 3rd Ward Matty (Season One Finale)
On our braid boy diaries Season One Finale, ANTWIGADEE hosts our show to Interview show-creator, Matty, for a candid interview about his life & hair journey to date. We learn about his challenges as a home and business owner, what inspired the creation of the braid boy diaries, his curls, and why...
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diary, no. 14- Feel Yo'self with Rondell Bob
Diary, No. 14 is all about Rondell Bob, DPT & his confidence. Matty talks to Rondell about his life as an openly gay man who's embraced his balding process throughout his young adult years. We also tap into Rondell's sense of self-assurance and talk about the importance to self-care and authentic...
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diary, no. 13- School Dayze with Taylor Nevels
Diary, no. 13 swings us back to the West Coast to talk to Taylor Nevels, Teacher's Assistant, Entrepreneur and Musician. Matty catches up with Taylor about his recent experiences working in education, what it’s like to show up for young students of color today, and how the experience is different...
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diary, no. 12. - On the Outside with Quincy Jay
On an episode full of laughs, Matty Draughter catches up with Quincy Jay, Personal Trainer & Influencer, for an in-depth conversation on growing up Bi-Racial & Gay, what relationships with Barbers can look like for Queer men of color, and the importance of self-identification. We also dig into…
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diary, no 11.- 11:Eleven with Karlito Payton
Diary, No. 11 (:Eleven), is all about hair. In an in depth interview with hair stylist, Karlito Payton, we joce about hair from the technician's perspective. We see how Karl's life growing up in the salon shaped his passion for hair & self care; how his 11 years in the industry helps him navigate...
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diary, no. 10- KTSE with ANTWIGADEE
Diary no. 10 is all about "Keeping That Same ENERGY." We joce with long time friend, frat brother, and DJ, ANTWIGADEE about his DJ career, ties to New Orleans, and creating space for people through musical experiences. We also get into his hair journey, how life has influenced his views on style,...
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diary, no. 9- Muva of the House with Kamelle Mills
Diary, no. 9 is all about community. We sit down with Kamelle Mills, Fitness Influencer & LGBTQ+ Advocate, to talk about confidence through hair exploration, the importance of chosen family, RENAISSANCE, & Black Love. Kamelle is currently the founder of PROFOUNDations, a non-profit for LGBTQ+…
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diary, no.8- Outta the Archives with Juanthousand
Diary, no.8 is straight outta the archives with Juanthousand. For this episode, Keijuan Jacobs joins us for a conversation about #manhood and the creative process of his #music. We walk through Keijuan’s life, from his journey through Louisiana to his musical projects, where he drops knowledge on...
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diary, no.7- Out of the Archives with Aha Gazelle
Diary, no.7 is special because it's out of our archives from the past. For this episode, Aha Gazelle joins us for a conversation about maturity. Hear his story about how he came up through Louisiana & how his hair has impacted his life and influenced his career. He also drops some knowledge on...
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diary, no. 6 - new crown, new confidence with Benjamin C. Fields
For diary, no. 6, we chop it up with Benjamin C. Fields, financial services professional, business manager, business manager to Aha Gazelle, and my frat brother. We dig into Ben's roots as a PK, discover his process of going bald in college, how he's found confidence over the years, and…
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diary, no. 5- mr. computer luv
After a much-needed self-care hiatus, we are back and better than ever. Episode 5 and the next few episodes are going to be all about brothers. Literally. For this diary, we open up with Matthew Draughter's younger brother, Joshua Green. Josh is currently a junior at Xavier University New Orleans...
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diary, no. 4 - the last black man in san francisco
Diary, no. 4 is all about Drexston Redway, Visual Designer at Square. During our episode, we catch up with Drex about growing up Jamaican-American, haircare as a form of self-care, and mostly what it's like to be the last Black man in San Francisco. We'll also dig into why I decided to dye my…
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diary, no. 3- from hustle to flow feat. mr. stewart
After a mid-season hiatus, we're back for our third episode. diary, no. 3 is all about Tremayne Stewart, a longtime friend and VP of Product Architecture at Hio Social. We get deep into Tre's roots from Jamaica to New York, dissect trauma hustles & family, all while getting to the root of being a...
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diary, no. 2- thee successful sam loid
Episode 2 is here. We’re talking about the tea from the past & spiritual awakenings through hair. From church to the barbershop, to taking chances with musician & lyricist Sam Loid. We unpack his understanding of manhood, blackness, and his trials and tribulations that have led him to his…
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diary, no. 1 - mr. locks unboxed
For our series premiere, host, Matthew Draughter is catching up with one of his closest friends that inspired his hair journey, Quentin Cola. Quentin, a Musician, Producer & Hardware Engineer shares his story through his experience of growing out and locking his hair over the years in New…
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Trailer
Did you think your crown ever had a story? The "braid boy diaries" podcast & visual diary welcomes you to hear meaningful conversations with black male barbers, musicians, actors, educators, hairstylists, tech developers, lawyers & doctors about our crowns. Through bi-monthly discussions with…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast & visual diary by Black men for Black men, told through a series of conversations and stories about our hair. Our discussions aim to redefine masculinity, prove the impact our hair has had on society & our place in it, and propel us forward as a community of brothers.
HOSTED BY
Matthew Draughter
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How many episodes does the braid boy diaries have?
the braid boy diaries currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is the braid boy diaries about?
A podcast & visual diary by Black men for Black men, told through a series of conversations and stories about our hair. Our discussions aim to redefine masculinity, prove the impact our hair has had on society & our place in it, and propel us forward as a community of brothers.
How often does the braid boy diaries release new episodes?
the braid boy diaries has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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the braid boy diaries is created and hosted by Matthew Draughter.
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