Best TheGrio Podcasts (2024)

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Ice Cube and the BIG3 Aren't Backing Down 17:53

9d ago17:53

17:53

We've got basketball on the brain as the NBA playoffs approach, so we're sharing a Dear Culture rewind with BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube. The legendary rapper is pleased with BIG3's progress but is frustrated with the lack of respect he says the 3-on-3 league has yet to feel from the NBA. Ice Cube doesn't hold back as he shares his thoughts with Panama…

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The Rise of Black Filmmakers & the Power of Tubi 50:07

15d ago50:07

50:07

Baltimore filmmaker Alvin Gray has mastered turning viral moments into independent films at lightning speed. His latest project, "The Actor that Got Chased Around the City," has garnered big buzz, and he dropped the news he was working on it right here on Dear Culture. We revisit our conversation with Gray, who talks about the power of Tubi and dis…

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When Black Fashion and Sports Collide with Writer Mitchell Jackson 28:55

17d ago28:55

28:55

NBA fashion takes center stage as Pulitzer Prize winner Mitchell Jackson discusses his book, "Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion," which celebrates the athletes who have catapulted style to the forefront of sports dialogue. Jackson also gets honest about the hardships that led him to write and shares his personal history while testing his know…

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Bravo Star Preston Mitchum Gets Real about Reality TV 38:31

24d ago38:31

38:31

As Bravo's Summer House: Martha's Vineyard kicks off season two, we revisit our conversation with lawyer, queer civil rights advocate, and reality TV star Preston Mitchum. The fan favorite dishes about his reality TV experience, including the responsibility he feels to represent the Black community positively. The Ohio native also discusses the all…

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Harlem and Moscow Red Flags: The Real People of the Harlem Renaissance 37:12

29d ago37:12

37:12

Harlem and Moscow is an audio drama based on the true story of the Harlem Renaissance in the Soviet Union. Red Flags, is the official companion podcast to Harlem and Moscow. In this episode of Harlem and Moscow: Red Flags, host Panama Jackson is talking to experts about the people of the Harlem Renaissance who went on this trip to Moscow back in 19…

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Just How Bad is 'The American Society of Magical Negroes' Movie? 41:24

1M ago41:24

41:24

The title alone caught Panama Jackson's attention; we're talking about 'The American Society of Magical Negroes.' Some call it one of the worst films ever made, so Jackson and Wypipologist Michael Harriot spent their hard-earned money on movie tickets to answer the question, just how bad is this movie? Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network See…

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The Freaknik Doc is Here and it's Not What You're Expecting 1:00:29

1M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Who created Freaknik? Where did it go wrong? Will it ever make a comeback? Dear Culture is answering all your questions about the legendary picnic-turned-street party that took over Atlanta during spring break in the late '80s and early '90s. The announcement of the Hulu documentary Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told made people panic as flashb…

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Rapper Dee-1 is Here to Change Hip-Hop, Get on Board, or Get Out of His Way 59:46

2M ago59:46

59:46

With 11 albums under his belt, rapper and educator Dee-1 is here to stay. The New Orleans native uses his platform to spread positivity in hip-hop and has no problem calling out successful artists he feels are hurting the culture. He isn't shy about his mission to rid the most popular music genre in the country of drugs, violence, and misogyny, whi…

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Fighting Systemic Racism in Medicine with Dr. Uché Blackstock 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

Racism is killing Black people, and Emergency Room Physician Dr. Uché Blackstock is working tirelessly to course correct. Her New York Times best-selling book "Legacy" is meant to educate the masses about the systemic inequity affecting patients and those wishing to be healthcare providers. She joins The Blackest Questions as a history maker to dis…

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If Panama Was in Tyler Perry's Writers' Room 16:01

2M ago16:01

16:01

Kelly Rowland enters Tyler Perry's world in the Netflix legal drama, "Mea Culpa'' and as a Black movie fanatic, Panama Jackson is excited to see if it delivers the crazy and unexpected ride Perry has promised. In true Perry fashion, the film's title is a play on words, incorporating the first name of Rowland's character. This got Panama's creative …

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Rissi Palmer Explains The Highs, The Lows, and The Racist Undertones in Country Music 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

Beyoncé's instant success on the country music charts has sparked a conversation about Black artists in the genre. Panama Jackson addressed this with country music artist Rissi Palmer last year. The pair had an enlightening conversation about what's needed to bridge the racial gap in country music, and discussed the repeated racist incidents Palmer…

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Nadirah Simmons Crowns the Queens of Hip-Hop 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

Women of hip-hop are examined through the eyes of Gen Z author Nadirah Simmon's in her debut book, "First Things First: Hip Hop Ladies Who Changed the Game." Simmons, who grew up immersed in rap culture in New Jersey and Philadelphia, set out to create a unique look at the historical impact of female MCs like Lil' Kim, Queen Latifah, Nicki Minaj, a…

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Celebrating Queer Black History with Dr. David J. Johns 36:29

3M ago36:29

36:29

Queer Black history makers are highlighted during Black History Month on The Blackest Questions. Dr. David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, takes us to church, celebrating trailblazers who deserve all the flowers. Some you may know, others maybe not, but just like in every episode with host Dr. Christina Greer, …

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Using Hip-Hop to Ignite Political Change 39:43

3M ago39:43

39:43

Black voters are always crucial, not just in an election year, and that's a message the Hip-Hop Caucus is spreading across the country. On this episode of Dear Culture, meet some of the non-profit's key players using hip-hop's power to ignite change and promote political activism. Singer, songwriter, and former member of Danity Kane, Dawn Richard, …

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Is Martha's Vineyard Giving Exclusive or Exclusion? 38:49

4M ago38:49

38:49

Lawyer, queer civil rights advocate, and reality TV star Preston Mitchum is unapologetically Black, and we're here for it! Mitchum is a fan favorite on Bravo's Summer House: Martha's Vineyard, and he dishes about his reality TV experience, which includes the responsibility he feels to represent the Black community positively. The Ohio native also d…

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The Blackest Moments of 2023 51:03

4M ago51:03

51:03

You know what they say, "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it." So, to start 2024 off on the right foot, Panama Jackson and theGrio Daily host Michael Harriot are dissecting the Blackest moments of 2023. Let's learn from the past and make this year our best and Blackest yet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Comedian Leslie Jones is Raw, Real, and Relatable 30:44

4M ago30:44

30:44

Comedian, actress, and host Leslie Jones kicks off a new year on The Blackest Questions with advice on being true to yourself. She gets candid about the racism and misogyny plaguing Hollywood and explains how she deals with the haters. She also talks about her memoir and shares personal stories about her early career as she discusses prominent Blac…

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Let's Play 'University of Dope' 44:32

4M ago44:32

44:32

The 50th anniversary of hip-hop may be ending, but 'Univeristy of Dope' is a fun way to keep celebrating the genre for years to come. Panama Jackson introduces his listeners to the one-of-a-kind card game and welcomes co-founder A.V. Perkins, who dishes on the origin story of the only card game dedicated to hip-hop music. Plus, A.V. and Panama play…

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Erika Alexander The '90s Royalty that Keeps On Giving 53:23

4M ago53:23

53:23

Since becoming a fan favorite on Living Single more than 30 years ago, Erika Alexander has remained a constant fixture in Hollywood. In recent years, she's shifted her focus to the fight for equality, specifically, the push for reparations. She joins Dear Culture to discuss her current TV and film projects and her dedication to positively impacting…

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The Best of The Blackest Questions Pt. 2 30:50

4M ago30:50

30:50

We're ending 2023 with a bang! In this star-studded episode of The Blackest Questions, host Dr. Christina Greer is joined by some of our favorite guests, including Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Touré, Harry Lennix, Kem, Michelle Buteau, Egypt Sherrod, and Mike Jackson. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Hollywood Loves a White Savior and a Magical Negro 44:00

5M ago44:00

44:00

Panama Jackson is joined by theGrio Daily host and New York Times best-selling author Micahel Harriot to analyze some of Hollywood's top money-making movies. They explore the relationship between white and Black characters who are meant to save each other. While it may make for a good story, is the concept of the white savior and magical nego hurti…

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The Best of Blackfessions 20:40

5M ago20:40

20:40

Panama Jackson never knows what's going to come next when he asks each guest, "Do you have a confession about your Blackness?" Blackfessions have become synonymous with Dear Culture, and we've rounded up some of our favorites from the year, including W. Kamau Bell, Shameik Moore, and Eboni K. Williams. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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The Best of The Blackest Questions Pt. 1 34:59

5M ago34:59

34:59

We've had a year filled with amazing conversations, lots of learning, and endless laughter. In this special episode of The Blackest Questions, we mash up some of our favorite guests, including Stephen A. Smith, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Chef Jernard Wells, Gina Yashere, Baratunde Thurston, Cullen Jones, and Josh Johnson, to play an epic gam…

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Rissi Palmer Explains The Highs, The Lows, and The Racist Undertones in Country 51:42

5M ago51:42

51:42

Panama Jackson has an enlightening conversation with country music artist Rissi Palmer about what's needed to bridge the racial gap in country music. The pair also discuss the repeated racist incidents Palmer has been forced to endure and the concerted effort underway to erase Black musician's contributions to the genre. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Africa Amplified: From Ghana to Jersey and Beyond 54:20

5M ago54:20

54:20

Originally recorded in January 2023 as part of theGrio's month-long series, Africa Amplified, Dear Culture host Panama Jackson invites his Ghanaian wife to chat about her journey to America as a child. Simona Noce Wright also shares some of her experiences, both good and bad, after living in the United States for more than 20 years. See omnystudio.…

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Baratunde Thurston is Teaching Us How to be Black and Good Citizens 42:47

5M ago42:47

42:47

This entertaining and educational conversation with Emmy-nominated and New York Times Best-Selling author and comedian Baratunde Thurston was nominated for a Shorty Impact Award. The awards honor purpose-driven work that makes the world a better place. In this episode, Thurston shares laughs with longtime friend Dr. Christina Greer as they talk abo…

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theGrio Crossover at Grambling State University 1:35:49

6M ago1:35:49

1:35:49

Originally recorded during Grambling State Homecoming in October 2022. Michael Harriot joins Panama Jackson on location at Grambling State University for a special edition of Dear Culture. Grambling alums join the pair as they address a live audience of students to talk about life after college, the realities of white corporate America, and the sig…

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Food Critic Keith Lee Sparks a Conversation That's Long Overdue 51:23

6M ago51:23

51:23

Social media food critic Keith Lee says he arrived in Atlanta, GA, to do what his millions of followers expect from him, which is to eat good food. What he didn't anticipate was for his experiences to go viral and reignite a conversation that food patrons have been having for years following an uptick in Black-owned restaurants enforcing rules and …

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The Ultimate Black History Lesson with Secretary Lonnie Bunch 45:05

6M ago45:05

45:05

Legendary historian and the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie Bunch, joins The Blackest Questions for an intimate one-on-one discussion about some of the country's forgotten Black historical figures. Bunch talks about his heroes and gets candid about what needs to change in museum leadership across the board. He also desc…

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These Ladies are too Real for Reality TV 1:03:01

6M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

It's a reality TV takeover this week on Dear Culture as stars Eboni K. Williams, Claudia Jordan, and Tambra Cherie join Panama Jackson just days after Vanity Fair drops a tell-all exposé on the problematic culture of reality TV on Bravo. The ladies share racist, catty, and regretful experiences they've had in front of the cameras but also dive into…

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Is The NBA Trying to Kill Ice Cube's Basketball League? 17:05

6M ago17:05

17:05

For months, BIG3 co-founder and legendary rapper Ice Cube has accused the NBA of working against his basketball league to stunt their growth, stop advertising opportunities, and eliminate them entirely. TMZ Sports is reporting that the United States Department of Justice has launched an official investigation to determine if the National Basketball…

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Showing Grace & Sharing Life Lessons with Actress Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

Actress Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins joins The Blackest Questions to talk about her journey to help people heal with her powerful podcast "Trials to Triumphs." She also discusses the significant impact her HBCU experience had on her, what's next for her Hollywood career following the success of "Dear White People," and why Vanessa Williams is o…

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Pendulum Ink Academy: Where Hip-Hop Education Thrives 38:16

6M ago38:16

38:16

Rapper Mickey Factz joins Panama Jackson to give a rundown of the online school for aspiring lyricists he founded in 2021. Pendulum Ink Academy provides a one-of-a-kind education in hip-hop that allows its students to learn from the best. Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Rah Digga, and Cory Gunz are just some of the guest lectures passing on their knowl…

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30 Years Later, is Poetic Justice as Good as We Remember? 50:51

7M ago50:51

50:51

Poetic Justice, starring Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and Regina King, was John Singleton's second film following Boyz n the Hood. At the time, it was a hit, but was it all that great? Thirty years after its release, Panama Jackson isn't sure the film holds up to its original hype. Author and poet Bassey Ikpi joins the conversation to discuss the f…

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On Screen or On Stage, Actor E. Roger Mitchell Loves the Craft 33:50

7M ago33:50

33:50

With more than 25 years in the game, actor E. Roger Mitchell still gets the same excitement on the set of Tyler Perry's, A Jazzman's Blues as he did when showing up to his first acting job. The seasoned actor shares many laughs and stories with Dr. Christina Greer about his childhood in Miami and his passion for creating Black content with BET. The…

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Feelin' Love from the Lovies 1:33

7M ago1:33

1:33

theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that two of our original podcasts, Being Black: The '80s and theGrio Daily, have received nominations from The Lovie Awards for their outstanding work. Click here to vote for Touré and here to vote for Michael Harriot and spread the word! Let's show the world we value Black storytelling. See omnyst…

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Back to their HBCU roots 1:17:26

7M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Dear Culture was on location at Morehouse College during Spelhouse Homecoming 2022 to talk with alumni about their professional success and the benefits of an HBCU education. Panama Jackson is joined by five guests who share career tips and personal experiences in front of a live audience of students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Do it for the Culture 1:33

7M ago1:33

1:33

theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that two of our original podcasts, Being Black: The '80s and theGrio Daily, have received nominations from The Lovie Awards for their outstanding work. Click here to vote for Touré and here to vote for Michael Harriot and spread the word! Let's show the world we value Black storytelling. See omnyst…

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Feelin' Love from the Lovies 1:33

7M ago1:33

1:33

theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that Being Black: The '80s has received a Lovie Awards nomination. Click here to vote in the Arts, Entertainment & Sports category to help Touré bring home the win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By theGrio

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Do You Remember, The 29th Day of September 1998? 48:02

7M ago48:02

48:02

Was September 29, 1998, the most significant album release date in hip-hop history? Cultural writer and critic Jacinta Howard joins Panama Jackson to answer that question. Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Brand Nubian, and Black Star all released albums that day that shaped their careers in significant ways, and it may have been the last time …

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The Deion Prime Time Hype: Worth it or Overplayed? 39:33

7M ago39:33

39:33

Panama Jackson invites his boys back, all of whom were college athletes, for a Deion Sanders convo following the University of Colorado's first loss of the football season. Expectations, showmanship, and race are all hot topics that make for an intense debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Good Laughs and Great Eats with Chef Jernard Wells 37:37

7M ago37:37

37:37

Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells and host of Cleo TV's New Soul Kitchen, talks about some of his favorite meals and shares secrets about his southern cooking style. He also reflects on pivotal moments in his career that shaped his success, including cooking for Tyler Perry and curating a supper club at The Historic Hampton House. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Vote For Being Black: The '80s 0:22

7M ago0:22

0:22

Being Black: The '80s has been nominated for a Signal Award! Help us win the People's Choice award for best Limited Series: Music, by voting here: https://tinyurl.com/bb80sSignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By theGrio

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Talking Conspiracies and Black Hollywood with the Creatives Behind They Cloned Tyrone 39:52

7M ago39:52

39:52

The Netflix original film They Cloned Tyrone came out swinging, delivering a unique Black story that combined sci-fi, comedy, and impressive cast chemistry. Dear Culture welcomes the film's director and co-writer, Juel Taylor, and producers, Mark Wright and Stephen "Dr" Love to discuss the behind-the-scenes movie magic that included Jamie Foxx and …

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Tru'ish Black Stories Investigates: The Sneaker Criminals Prefer 12:04

8M ago12:04

12:04

Dear Culture's satire series returns with an investigative report about Nike's Triple Black Air Force Ones. John Gustav, aka Panama Jackson, explores the criminal underworld to discover why the sneaker is the top choice for criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By theGrio

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Michelle Buteau Is Doing More Than Surviving, She's Thriving 24:11

8M ago24:11

24:11

Comedian, actress, author, host, and producer Michelle Buteau stays booked and busy. The New Jersey native is more popular than ever following the launch of her book and adaptation for Netflix "Survival of the Thickest." Not much of a game player, the hilarious mom of twins joins The Blackest Questions hesitantly but ends the trivia game show on a …

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WTF: The BS High Story 45:13

8M ago45:13

45:13

The wild story of the fake Ohio high school Bishop Sycamore, who was playing football games despite not being a real school, has people shook. How could something like this happen? Who's to blame? Why is Roy Johnson not in jail? Panama Jackson is joined by podcaster and former LSU athlete Corey Wilson to dive into the madness and discuss why Americ…

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Jay-Z Almost Bankrupted Me 7:28

8M ago7:28

7:28

Star Stories with Touré is an animated series about the unpredictable and sometimes unbelievable backstage interactions with some of the most iconic men in music of the modern era. These animated stories are unforgettable recollections of the larger-than-life experiences with music journalist Touré . To hear the podcast visit: https://pod.link/1697…

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Tru'ish Black Stories: The You Got Served Betrayal 18:31

8M ago18:31

18:31

Panama Jackson shows his love for the classic Black films that impacted culture with The Tru'ish Black Stories series. Dear Culture uses hilarious commentary to highlight the dance battle movie of the early 2000s 'You Got Served,' proving these dance moves were about more than just bragging rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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