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The Extraordinary Negroes
by Jay Connor and Alex Hardy
Each week on "The Extraordinary Negroes", writers Jay Connor and Alex Hardy delve into humorous explorations of pop culture, current events, and relevant issues with some of your favorite media personalities. Previous guests include Luvvie Ajayi, Damon Young and Panama Jackson of VerySmartBrothas, April Reign, 2017 Grammy nominees KING, Jerrika Hinton of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, author and blogger extraordinaire Demetria Lucas O'Doyley, author Kiese Laymon, Eunique Jones Gibson of Because of Them We Can, and many more.
Episodes
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An Extraordinary Evening: For Podcasters of Color (Feat. Misha Euceph, Amber J. Phillps, & Diosa Femme)
The second installment of "An Extraordinary Evening: For Podcasters of Color" took place on June 27th. Once again, Jay organized a night of food, fun, and fellowship at YouTube Space LA in Los Angeles to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of people of color within the podcasting...
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An Extraordinary Evening: For Podcasters of Color (Feat. John Asante of Stitcher, Sam Sanders of NPR's It's Been A Minute, Paulina Lopez of
On 12/13, Jay organized a massive event in Los Angeles celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of people of color within the podcasting medium. It was a night of food, fun, and fellowship as podcasters of color throughout Los Angeles and beyond came together to lay the groundwork for…
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Dear Summer (Feat. Leigh Ann Hahn of Grand Performances & Traci Thomas of The Stacks Podcast)
Intro By Amanda Seales & Brian Alexander Morgan Music By Jonny May, JP Soundz, & Marcel Summer is imminent and with it comes timely vacations, impromptu pool parties, and the triumphant return of sundresses. But lost in all the fun in the sun are the countless non-profit organizations sprinkled...
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An Extraordinary Mother's Day Tribute: I Love My Momma (Feat. The Queens Who Raised Us)
Intro by Naarai Michele Outro by Langston Hughes Get your kleenex ready. For our annual Mother's Day Blackstravaganza, our mothers (!!!!!!!) join us to discuss the many challenges they faced, the sacrifices they made, and even delve into some of their regrets and missteps in raising each of us....
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Bitcoin Ballin' (Feat. Lamar Wilson and Lafe Taylor)
Intro by DJ Suede The Remix God Music By Marcelmakesmusic, Beatkowski, and Vincent Alexander. Don't know anything about cryptocurrency? Guess what? We don't either. So we invited Lamar Wilson, the mastermind behind blockchain company Hijro and the instructor of the Black Business School's popular...
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My Brother's Keeper (Feat. James Bland of "Giants" & Elton Anderson Jr. of Creators of Color)
Intro by Durand Bernarr. Music provided by Heartbreaker, Theo Fill Us, and Beatowski. We're a day late and a dollar short, but hopefully we made up for it by bringing along James Bland of the Emmy-nominated, smash hit web series "Giants" and Creators of Color founder and celebrity photographer...
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Once Upon A Live SXSW Episode (Recorded Live On SXSW's Live Podcast Stage) (Re-Release)
Almost a year ago to the day, we checked off an item on our bucket list when we made history as one of the first podcasts to ever perform live at SXSW. So to commemorate this momentous occasion, we're revisiting this episode so that our new listeners can enjoy this moment and our listeners who've...
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We'll Name This Podcast Later
Music provided by Michael Trapson, Marcel, & Ghost Beats. And for more from The Extraordinary Negroes: Facebook: The Extraordinary Negroes Twitter: @theextranegroes, #IAmExtraordinary Instagram: @theextranegroes Business Inquiries: [email protected] And for those interested in...
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Let's Go To Therapy (Feat. Tonja Renée Stidhum & Shamira Ibrahim)
In a unique take on our Writers Symposium series, writers Tonja Renée Stidhum (Blavity, Shadow & Act, The Root, etc.) and Shamira Ibrahim (Very Smart Brothas, Washington Post, etc.) explore their ongoing journeys with depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and mental illness. They bravely detail…
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An Extraordinary Black Panther Review (Feat. J of Tea With Queen & J and Law Ware)
After its record breaking $235 million opening, you damn right we have much to discuss about this movie. Our favorite womanist race nerd J of Tea With Queen & J joins us and Law Ware makes his triumphant return as well to drop off his 2 cents. Enjoy. Artwork courtesy of @von.hall And for more…
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Back To The Motherland (Feat. Myra & Delvecchio Parks of The Repat Diaries)
Since we're days away from our legendary block party in Wakanda and our collective excitement about our African heritage is arguably stronger than ever before, we chopped it up with Myra and Delvecchio Parks of The Repat Diaries. A married couple who grew tired of their monotonous life in America...
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The Afterparty: "Welcome To Wakanda" (Feat. Law Ware)
Are you looking forward to Black Panther, but have no idea what the hell it's even about because you never read the comic book? Don't worry. We got you. Before Chadwick Boseman and company obliterate the box office, we're putting you up on everything you need to know prior to watching the movie.…
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The Forgotten Ones (Feat. Dallas Goldtooth)
Indigenous activist and environmental organizer Dallas Goldtooth joins us to discuss the struggle for people of color to remain hopeful in our society, his experiences on the front lines of the infamous Keystone XL and Dakota Access protests, the biggest sacrifice he's man as an activist, and the...
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Bout My Business (Feat. Dave Anderson)
With our holiday hangover (and hiatus) out the way, we're back in business with Mr. Dave Anderson, aka The Business Bully, to discuss his groundbreaking Black Boys Win initiative, how his track record of success propelled him into entrepreneurship, why he refuses to wear suits, and how come Mr. T...
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Holiday Happiness (Feat. Quinn Gee of Magnolia Mental Health)
The holidays aren't happy for everyone. So we're joined by psychotherapist Quinn Gee of Magnolia Mental Health to discuss how factors like the winter weather, economic anxiety, and our current political climate adversely affect our mental health during the holidays, the importance of establishing...
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She's Gotta Have It (feat. Synitta Walker and Shamira Ibrahim of Very Smart Brothas)
With The Internets abuzz after the debut of Spike Lee's update on his 1986 feature film debut, She's Gotta Have It, we felt it was only right to assemble the homies to discuss the show's portrayal of modern love in gentrified Brooklyn. We're joined by writer and Editor-In-Chief of...
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Rebel Yellow (Feat. Ranier Maningding of The Love Life of An Asian Guy)
In one of our most insightful interviews to date, we chop it up with NextShark Editor-at-Large Ranier Maningding, better known as the mastermind behind the social media phenomenon The Love Life of An Asian Guy. He dishes on how nearly every marginalized group adheres to the civil rights…
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An Extraordinary Thanksgiving Dinner Draft (Feat. Law Ware)
If you thought fantasy football was serious, imagine replacing the NFL players in with your Thanksgiving menu. Which is exactly what the hell our hungry asses did. But did your Grandma's legendary mac and cheese make the cut? There's only one way to find out. Itis should separately. And for more...
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The Afterparty: "A Love Letter To Black Veterans" (Feat. Richard Brookshire of Reparations Podcast)
We know, we know. It's been a minute since we hit ya'll with an Afterparty episode, but your prayers have been answered. So with Veterans Day on the horizon, we're joined by former combat medic and current Reparations Podcast co-host Richard Brookshire to deconstruct Obama's military legacy,...
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Heard It Through The Grapevine (Feat. Ashley Akunna of The Grapevine)
Once upon a time, Ashley Akunna was so discouraged by the absence of Black Millennial representation on television that she created a web series to do something about it. Now one of the most popular web series out, "The Grapevine" features some of your favorite game changers, artists, cultural...
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KweliTV & Chill (Feat. Deshuna Spencer of KweliTV)
Netflix is great and all, but what ya'll know about the newly launched streaming media service KweliTV? We're joined by its founder, Deshuna Spencer, to discuss the necessity of this new platform, the trials and tribulations of owning and operating a 100% Black-owned business, and the importance…
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The Watermelon Woman (Feat. Cheryl Dunye of Queen Sugar)
We're baaaaaaack. And for those of you who can't wait for new episodes of Queen Sugar to return to your television sets, we picked the brain of Cheryl Dunye, one of the masterminds responsible for bringing this brilliant show to life. We discussed what's on the horizon for the Bordelons, her...
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An Extraordinary Announcement!
Is this mic on? Gather round the campfire, children. It's time for a very special announcement.
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Perspective" (Feat. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy For Black Girls & Law Ware)
The season finale hath finally arrived. And to celebrate this momentous occasion, we brought back fan favorites Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls and philosopher/writing ass writer Law Ware for the ride. So enjoy as Law breaks down the anatomy of a sidekick, Jay fails miserably…
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Disrespectful" (Feat. The Brown Liquor Report)
With all the chaos and turmoil in this episode, you might need a drink or a seven. But since we're fresh out of bartenders, we brought along our extended fam DJ BlackShah, The Count, Jas Hands, and B. Fierce, better known as The Brown Liquor Report, to help us drink away the pain. So pour…
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Blows" (Feat. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy For Black Girls)
With so much to unpack in this episode, we felt it was only right to bring in a therapist. So thankfully, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy For Black Girls was up for the job. We dissect Molly's comfortability with the uncharted territory of an open relationship, Issa's "hocation" possibly…
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Shook" (Feat. George M. Johnson)
In the latest installment of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by Broadway Black managing editor and chicken fried scribe George M. Johnson to discuss the latest and greatest in of the fifth episode of the second season of HBO's Insecure, "Hella Shook". And for more from The Extraordinary...
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella LA" (Feat. Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas & Law Ware)
In the latest installment of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by our beige brother from another Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas and writing ass writer Law Ware to discuss the latest and greatest in of the fourth episode of season two of HBO's Insecure, "Hella LA". And for more from The...
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New Slaves (Feat. Marlon Peterson)
In this episode, we're joined by Ebony Magazine Power 100 honoree, Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar, and criminal justice advocate Marlon Peterson to discuss the challenges of retaining your humanity while incarcerated, whether or not mass incarceration should be abolished, and how we as a community...
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Open" (Feat. Evette Dionne Brown of Bitch Media)
In latest installment of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by White Feminism's archenemy Evette Dionne Brown of Bitch Media to discuss the ongoings of the third episode of the second season of HBO's Insecure, "Hella Open". And for more from The Extraordinary Negroes: Facebook: The…
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Questions" (Feat. Monique Judge of The Root)
In latest installment of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by your favorite writer's favorite writer, the illustrious Monique Judge of The Root to discuss the ongoings of the second episode of the second season of HBO's Insecure, "Hella Questions". And for more from The Extraordinary Negroes:...
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Passport Pimpin' (Feat. Evita Turquoise Robinson of Nomadness Travel Tribe & Darnell Lamont Walker of Passport Required)
In this episode, we're joined by branding/travel expert and Nomadness Travel Tribe founder Evita Turquoise Robinson and filmmaker and Passport Required founder Darnell Lamont Walker to discuss the keys to branding your business, the challenges of maintaining a self-care regimen despite a rigorous...
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Great (Season Two Premiere)" (Feat. Tonja Renee Stidhum)
In our inaugural episode of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by writer/director, "Wing Chick" series creator, and Cinema Bun Podcast co-host Tonja Renee Stidhum to dissect the season premiere of HBO's "Insecure". Additionally, Tonja has some choice words for the people in the Groupon seats in...
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No Guest List (Feat. A Very Special Guest)
Ehhhhh... Why spoil the surprise? Just enjoy the episode! Original music produced by Nimbus Vin.
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The Return Of The Black Writers Symposium (Feat. Shanita Hubbard & Lincoln Anthony Blades)
Back by popular demand! We sit down with two more beautifully Black ass writers for "The Return of The Black Writers Symposium". However, this time we're joined by Shanita Hubbard ("The Root", "Ebony", "Griots Republic", "Abernathy Magazine", etc.) and newly christened Teen Vogue columnist…
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The Afterparty: "BET Awards 2017"
There was an awards show last night? Oh. We just thought it was a New Edition concert. Regardless, listen to our thoughts on the 2017 BET Awards.
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The Afterparty: "More Black Daddy Chronicles" (Feat. Nick Gaines)
In our latest installment of The Afterparty we celebrate Father's Day by exploring the joys, challenges, and perils of Black Daddyhood with your favorite podcaster's favorite podcaster Nick Gaines. We discuss the importance of expressing vulnerability with our children, improvements we can make…
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When Theatre Goes Dark (Feat. Andrew Shade & April Reign of Broadway Black)
Tis the season for the Tony Awards! So in this episode, we're joined by two of the best, brightest, and Blackest voices on Broadway: the incomparable Andrew Shade (Founder and Editorial Director of Broadway Back) and the illustrious April Reign(Managing Editor of Broadway Black, #OscarsSoWrite...
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Blerd Is The Word (Feat. Jamie Broadnax of Black Girl Nerds & J. of Tea with Queen and J)
In this episode, we're joined by the dynamic duo of Black Girl Nerds creator and mogul in the making Jamie Broadnax, as well as our very special guest co-host J. of the Tea With Queen & J podcast, to discuss the breadth and idiosyncrasies of nerd culture, the importance of Black creators and...
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The Afterparty: "Adventures in Motherhood" (Feat. CaShawn Thompson and Tiffani Sheriff)
In this special Afterparty dedicated to the givers of life, we're joined by doula, mother, blogger, and creator of the "Black Girls Are Magic" merchandise line CaShawn Thompson and brand consultant, mother, and dancer Tiffani Sheriff to discuss raising awesome children, self-care amidst...
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Hello Brooklyn (Feat. Demetria Lucas D'Oyley)
In this episode, we're joined by author, television personality, and melanated wonder woman Demetria Lucas D'Oyley to discuss her burgeoning multimedia empire, her bouts with self-doubt, which Brooklyn rapper wears the crown, and her journey while expanding her brand beyond writing. Additionally,...
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The Afterparty: Kendrick Lamar's "Damn"
Kung Fu Kenny is back aaaaaaand so is The Afterparty. Here's our thoughts on his new album.
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A Black Writers Symposium (Feat. Kiese Laymon & Hari Ziyad of RaceBaitR)
In one of our most candid episodes to date, we're joined by the dynamic duo of educator, "Long Division" author, and Southern-fried scribe Kiese Laymon and RaceBaitR's H.N.I.C. Hari Ziyad for our first ever "Black Writers Symposium". We discuss the necessity of the creative spaces they occupy…
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Take The Pledge (Feat. Eunique Jones Gibson of Because of Them We Can)
In our new episode we're joined by author, activist, and photographer Eunique Jones Gibson, the melanated mastermind behind the multi-faceted company "Because of Them We Can". We discuss the complexities of identity within the African diaspora, the importance of instilling Black pride in our...
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Once Upon A Live SXSW Episode
Once upon a time, the good folks at SXSW invited a pair of exuberant, Extraordinary Negroes to Austin in order to record a live episode on their official Live Podcast Stage. So we hopped our Black asses on planes, trains, and automobiles in order to happily oblige. In front of a big ass audience,...
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The Afterparty: "Get Out" (Feat. Fazia Khan)
After stinking up the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, Jordan Peele attempts to redeem himself with his feature film directorial debut "Get Out". And with so much to unpack in this movie, it was only fitting we invited the illustrious Fazia Khan along for the ride.
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A Love Supreme (Feat. Dr. Jeanine Staples and Jas Hands of The Brown Liquor Report)
In this episode, we chop it up with celebrated author, speaker, and educator Dr. Jeanine Staples and our extended family member Jas Hands of The Brown Liquor Report. We explore the impact that exposure to physical and emotional trauma has on women both in and outside of relationships, Jeanine's...
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The Afterparty: "The 2017 Grammys" (Feat. Nickolas Gaines)
In this episode, we opine on what went down at The Grammys. Special shout out to Beyonce for being kind enough to invite us to her concert.
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All Hail The King (Feat. KING)
In this episode, we're joined by the divine trinity of songstress Amber Strother, vocalist Anita Bias, and keyboardist extraordinaire Paris Strother. Better known as 2017 Grammy nominees KING. We discuss the secret recipe of their lush sound, the integral role that The Purple One played in their...
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A Very Extraordinary Live Episode (Feat. Panama Jackson of VerySmartBrothas & Jas Hands)
In this episode, we chop it up with our big homie Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas and Jas Hands of Brown Liquor Report for a very special (and our very first) live episode. Immediately following our first live event, "A Very Extraordinary Watch Party" at Johnny Pistolas in Washington DC, we...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each week on "The Extraordinary Negroes", writers Jay Connor and Alex Hardy delve into humorous explorations of pop culture, current events, and relevant issues with some of your favorite media personalities. Previous guests include Luvvie Ajayi, Damon Young and Panama Jackson of VerySmartBrothas, April Reign, 2017 Grammy nominees KING, Jerrika Hinton of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, author and blogger extraordinaire Demetria Lucas O'Doyley, author Kiese Laymon, Eunique Jones Gibson of Because of Them We Can, and many more.
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