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UNGENTRIFIED with Kent Johnson
by Kent Johnson // Gray Graft Media
UNGENTRIFIED takes a pure, unfiltered view on pop culture, music, tv & film, politics, current events, and topics central to the worldwide Black community. A safe audio space for celebrating Black culture in its purest form.Hosted by Kent Johnson.ungentrifiedpodcast.com
Episodes
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 10 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 10 RECAP: LOWKEY LOST On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the tenth and final episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Lost," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on the season finale, our overall thoughts for the season and predictions for...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 9 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 9 RECAP: LOWKEY TRYING On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the ninth episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Trying," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season finale! Follow the conversation:...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 8 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 8 RECAP: LOWKEY HAPPY On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the eighth episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Happy," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 7 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 7 RECAP: LOWKEY TRIPPIN' On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the seventh episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Trippin'," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 6 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 6 RECAP: LOWKEY DONE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the sixth episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Done," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season! Follow the conversation:...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 5 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 5 RECAP: LOWKEY MOVIN' ON On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fifth episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Movin' On," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season! Follow the...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 4 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 4 RECAP: LOWKEY LOSIN' IT On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fourth episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Losin' It," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season! Follow the...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 3 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 3 RECAP: LOWKEY THANKFUL On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the third episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Thankful," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season! Follow the...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 2 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 2 RECAP: LOWKEY DISTANT On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the second episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Distant," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season! Follow the conversation:...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 1 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 1 RECAP: LOWKEY FEELIN' MYSELF On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the first episode of Insecure's Season 4, "Lowkey Feelin' Myself," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the new season! Follow the...
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037: Stressaholics Anonymous with Vaughn N. Gay
Are you stressed out? Of course you're stressed out. We're ALL stressed out. But, did you ever consider for a moment that you may actually be addicted to stress? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Vaughn N. Gay, LPC of Holistic Atlanta (@the.atl.lpc), a Master Addiction Counselor who...
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036: A Toast with Donae Burston of La Fête du Rosé
What Hot Boy/Girl Summer would be complete without a sip of rosé? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Donae Burston (@thurstonburstoniii), CEO of La Fête du Rosé (@lafeterose), and we discuss what got him into the wine industry, whether being labeled a "Black owned business" can...
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035: The F.I.R.E. This Time with Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR
What would you give up if it meant that you could retire now? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR (@richandREGULAR), financial power couple featured on CBS This Morning, the NY Times, and Essence Magazine to talk about F.I.R.E., the...
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The U.A.E. Phony (Bonus Mini-Episode)
This podcast episode is a something I originally recorded in 2017 for the third season of the podcast "You Had Me at Black." The story didn't make that season, but Martina Abrahams Ilunga, creator of "You Had Me at Black" graciously gave me the files from our recording session, and I've taken the...
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034: Behind the Music with Michael "Mr. ColliPark" Crooms
On this episode, I am joined by Michael "Mr. ColliPark" Crooms (@realmrcollipark), super producer and DJ, and we sat down to chop it up about his career in music and the impact he's had on the industry. We talk about the origins of "twerk," how his first hit, the Ying Yang Twins' "Wait (The…
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Put Me On with DJ B-Hen (Bonus Mini-Episode)
In this bonus mini-cast of UNGENTRIFIED, DJ B-Hen (@djbhen) and I sit down and try to put each other on to some new music. Check out our picks and let us know who had the best trio of choices. Kent's Picks: Batuk - Just To Touch Avelino - 1 in a Million Da Capo - Thando Lwami feat. Miss Dippy DJ...
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033: B.M.F. (Black Man Freedom) with Jason Rosario
What happens to Black Boy Joy when that boy becomes a man? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jason Rosario (@jason__rosario), creator of the digital platform The Lives of Men, and host of the new Yahoo show, Dear Men, and we try to find the answer to that question by breaking down...
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Jordan Peele's "Us" - An UNGENTRIFIED Review
On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I review Jordan Peele's second horror film, "Us," with my best friend, Bianca. We work our way through the movie and discuss our pre-viewing theories, our spoiler-filled opinions on the film as a whole, Lupita's performance, the symbolism throughout the...
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032: Black Cotton with Julius Tillery
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Julius Tillery (@blackcotton.us), one of the youngest Black farmers in the country and owner of Black Cotton, a cotton farm based in North Carolina . We talk about what Black farmers go through within the industry, our community's history with…
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031: You Live Where? with Vaughn Dabney
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Vaughn Dabney (@mrdabney), founder of Empty Box Media and man on a mission to build his own tiny home within a truck. We talk about who inspired him to make a home out of a delivery truck, the one thing he didn't consider about not living in a...
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030: DNA with Rondel Holder
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Rondel Holder (@kingronthedon), founder of Soul Society 101 and documentarian to chat about the pilgrimage he took to Africa after receiving the results of a DNA test he took. We discuss his experience going to Benin & Togo after learning his DNA...
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029: Ndaba with Bheki Dube of Curiocity Hostels and Fhatuwani Mukheli & Vuyo Mpantsha of I See A Different You
Ndaba: a Zulu word, meaning "a meeting of the minds to discuss a very important topic." On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Bheki Dube (@bhekidup), owner of Curiocity, a network of hostels in South Africa and Vuyo Mpantsha & Fhatuwani Mukheli of I See A Different You...
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028: The First with Kellita Smith
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Kellita Smith (@kellitasmith1), Peabody Award winning actress for her role on the Emmy award winning Bernie Mac show, and current lead actress on SyFy's Z Nation to chat about being the first Black lead actor in a series on the network. We discuss…
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027: Double Tap with Chris Classic
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Chris Classic (@mrchrisclassic), the American Music Award winner, creator of the fragrance Savoir Faire and social media maven to chat about the ups and downs of being a social media "influencer" for the Black community. We discuss how the Black...
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026: Black to Nature with Jason Swann
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jason Swann (@risingroutes), founder of Rising Routes to talk about the Black community's relationship with hiking and nature based activities. We discuss why nature based activities are automatically labeled as "white people stuff," how Black women...
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025: 33 and 90s R&B with Dr. Fredara Hadley
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Fredara Hadley (@fredara), Doctor of Ethnomusicology, and noted professor of Black music to talk about the theory that we all stop checking for new music at the age of 33 and the impact of 90s R&B on Black culture. We discuss research done by…
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024: The One Percent with Jerris Madison
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jerris Madison (@jerrismogul), photographer, creative director, and Editor in Chief of Obvious Magazine to chat about his life-changing experience of becoming one of the least represented types of amputees. We discuss his discovery that he was…
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023: Say My Name with Tanisha Colon-Bibb
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Tanisha Colon-Bibb (@tanishacolonbibb), the entrepreneur who recently wrote an article about why she changed her name to something "less black" to avoid racism & discrimination in the workplace and get ahead in business, and her journey back to…
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022: Hairline Fracture with Wade Menendez
Episode 022: HAIRLINE FRACTURE On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Wade Menendez (@wadethebarber), business owner, philanthropist, celebrity barber and one of the first to offer custom hair units for men, also known as the "man-weave." We discuss the fear of losing your hairline, what...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 8 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 8 RECAP: GHOST-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the eighth episode (and season finale) of Insecure's Season 3, "Ghost-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode, the entire third season and our predictions for the...
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021: Dancing On My Own with Anthony Burrell
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Anthony Burrell (@anthonyburrell), the world renowned choreographer, creative director, and actor to chat about his career in the dance industry. We discuss his journey from South Philly to Alvin Ailey, racism in the dance industry, his experience...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 7 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 7 RECAP: OBSESSED-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the seventh episode of Insecure's Season 3, "Obsessed-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 6 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 6 RECAP: READY-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the sixth episode of Insecure's Season 3, "Ready-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode...
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020: Little Black Book with Dhonielle Clayton
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Dhonielle Clayton (@brownbookworm), author of The Belles and the Tiny Pretty Things series and noted voice in Young Adult lit to chat about navigating the book industry as a black woman. We discuss why publishers are clamoring for black stories yet...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 5 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 5 RECAP: HIGH-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fifth episode of Insecure's Season 3, "High-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode…
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019: Too Much S(e)oul with Cindy Wilson
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Cindy Wilson (@asian_southern_belle), author of the autobiography "Too Much Soul" to chat about her experience as a Korean child adopted by a Black family and living in the dirty South. We discuss her book, growing up in an all Black family, going…
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 4 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 4 RECAP: FRESH-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fourth episode of Insecure's Season 3, "Fresh-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 3 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 3 RECAP: BACKWARDS-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the third episode of Insecure's Season 3, "Backwards-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an...
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018: James and the Giant Critique with James Bland
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by James Bland (@jrbland), the Emmy nominated actor, creator, showrunner and star of the hit digital drama series Giants to chat about Black art and our community's duty to support. We discuss whether or not we have to unabashedly support Black media…
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 2 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 2 RECAP: FAMILIAR-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the second episode of Insecure's Season 3, "Familiar-Like," with my best friend, Bianca. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an...
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017: A Different Song with RĀI
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by RĀI (pronounced 'ray,' @raimusicworld), recording artist and the vocal force behind the #1 Soul album, Love's On The Way. We discuss the ups and downs of going the independent route, releasing music (and making money) in a stream-centric industry,...
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UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 1 Recap
INSECURE SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 RECAP: BETTER-LIKE On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the first episode of Insecure's Season 3, "Better-Like" with my best friend. This will be a special series of episodes for the duration of the season, dropping every Monday after an episode airs....
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016: What Wine Goes With Leaving the Country? with Tanisha Townsend
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Tanisha Townsend (@girlmeetsglass), certified wine expert and the creator of Girl Meets Glass to chat about her experience with moving from the States to Paris, and all things wine. We discuss what made her decide to leave her job in DC and move to...
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015: Black Paris with Jacqueline Ngo Mpii
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jacqueline Ngo Mpii (@yaquimpii), author, expert resource of all things Black & French and the creator of Little Africa to chat about the black experience in Paris. We discuss why she created her company, her experiences growing up Cameroonian in...
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014: Gone Somewhere with Nate Fluellen
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Nate Fluellen, (@worldwidenate) to chat about his journey to having his own travel television show, and being one of the few black men to do it. We discuss how he got started, why he chose Africa as the focus of his tv show, and the reason his mom…
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013: Call The Police, It's Juneteenth! with Walt Brown
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Walt Brown (@waltbrowntellem), author, creator, and supporter of all things black to chat about the importance of Juneteenth and why we need to stop inviting everybody to the "cookout." We discuss the history of Juneteenth, why it's important that…
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012: The Story of Marcus Graham with Kay-B
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by journalist, pop culture connoisseur and entertainment critic Kay-B (@ladykayb21), to talk about one of the greatest films of all time, Eddie Murphy's Boomerang. We take a trip back to 1992 to dig into why the film was called deemed a failure when it...
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011: Always On Beat with DJ B-Hen
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by DJ B-Hen, (@djbhen) to chat about his journey to becoming the champion of new sound and one of the most sought after DJs in the game. We discuss how he got into DJing, why he doesn't want to be known as a "celebrity DJ," black people capitalizing on...
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010: Afrosexology with Dalychia Saah & Rafaella Fiallo of Afrosexology
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Dalychia Saah & Rafaella Fiallo of Afrosexology (@afrosexology_) to chat about maintaining your sexual health in the currently stressful climate for the black community. We discuss how history plays a role in our community's approach to sex, why...
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009: Crossing Africa with Mario Rigby
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Mario Rigby (@mariorigby), who took a two year trek by foot & kayak through Africa. We discuss what it takes to plan such a journey, the time when Mario was jailed in Malawi for three days, and the importance of a black person completing this...
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UNGENTRIFIED takes a pure, unfiltered view on pop culture, music, tv & film, politics, current events, and topics central to the worldwide Black community. A safe audio space for celebrating Black culture in its purest form.Hosted by Kent Johnson.ungentrifiedpodcast.com
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UNGENTRIFIED takes a pure, unfiltered view on pop culture, music, tv & film, politics, current events, and topics central to the worldwide Black community. A safe audio space for celebrating Black culture in its purest form.Hosted by Kent Johnson.ungentrifiedpodcast.com
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