Veteran journalist Joe Nocera’s neighbor in the Hamptons was a therapist named Ike. Ike counted celebrities and Manhattan elites as his patients. He’d host star-studded parties at his eccentric vacation house. But one summer, Joe discovered that Ike was gone and everything he’d thought he’d known about his neighbor -- and the house next door -- was wrong. From Wondery, the company behind Dirty John and Dr. Death, and Bloomberg, “The Shrink Next Door” is a story about power, control and turni ...
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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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1 UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 10 Recap 1:02:15
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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 season 5. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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1 UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 9 Recap 1:00:18
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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: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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1 UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 5 Recap 1:01:07
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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 conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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1 UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 4, Episode 3 Recap 1:04:28
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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 conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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1 037: Stressaholics Anonymous with Vaughn N. Gay 1:12:59
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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 (), a Master Addiction Counselor who helped break down our addictions to stress. We discuss how stress tricks our brains into thinking it’s actually pleasurable, his personal experience with stress addiction, the fear of being happy, and how to break the addiction. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Vaughn N. Gay, LPC of Holistic Atlanta () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Big K.R.I.T.’s album K.R.I.T. iz Here 13 Reasons Why on Netflix The United States of Stress: Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
What Hot Boy/Girl Summer would be complete without a sip of rosé? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Donae Burston (), CEO of La Fête du Rosé (), and we discuss what got him into the wine industry, whether being labeled a “Black owned business” can negatively impact opportunity, and what fast food item pairs well with rosé. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Donae Burston, CEO of La Fête du Rosé ( / ) Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Black Coffee Prince Kaybee HBO’s 1994 documentary, Gang Bangin’ in Little Rock MTV’s Sex in the 90s series The Black Godfather on Netflix Black & Abroad’s “” campaign of UNGENTRIFIED: “What Wine Goes With Leaving the Country” with certified wine expert Tanisha Townsend Pick up a bottle of La Fête du Rosé in Atlanta at Tower Liquors and Whole Foods locations in metro ATL. If not in the Atlanta area, you can order directly on the website at . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
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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 (), financial power couple featured on CBS This Morning, the NY Times, and Essence Magazine to talk about F.I.R.E., the aggressive financial lifestyle many are turning to so that they can retire early and live their best lives. We discuss the basics of F.I.R.E., the Black community’s relationship with money & finances, some of the things they do to save (they paid off $200K of debt in 5 years, you might want to listen), and whether or not everyone needs a side hustle. Listen and give us your opinion! Guests: Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: The Shop on HBO When They See Us on Netflix Black Mirror: Season 5 on Netflix The Black Godfather on Netflix 3% on Netflix on Twitter documentary , a book by Grant Sabatier , a book by Tanja Hester , a book by Dennis Kimbro Apps and Recommendations by Kiersten & Julien - Passive Real Estate Investing - Check out Kiersten & Julien’s website where they cover their ongoing experience with FIRE at . You can also pick up a copy of a Kiersten & Julien’s ebook on their site when it drops. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
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 story I shared about my first trip to Dubai and created a mini bonus episode for you. After listening to this episode, definitely check out , where they’re reclaiming the Black narrative by passing regular people the mic to share their stories in their words. #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
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1 034: Behind the Music with Michael "Mr. ColliPark" Crooms 1:05:21
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On this episode, I am joined by Michael “Mr. ColliPark” Crooms (), 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 Whisper Song),” almost didn’t happen, discovering Soulja Boy, and how he feels about being responsible for a song played at every Black function, “The Wobble.” Guest: Michael “Mr. ColliPark” Crooms () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Rich Dad, Poor Dad: The Tax Edition Check out ColliPark’s remixes on his website, Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
In this bonus mini-cast of UNGENTRIFIED, DJ B-Hen () 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 B-Hen’s Picks: Burna Boy - PH City Vibration Robert Glasper feat. Alex Isley - No One Like You (KAYTRANADA Remix) Tropkillaz - Disbroqueia a Tela Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
What happens to Black Boy Joy when that boy becomes a man? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by 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 what factors give Black men a chance to be their authentic selves. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Jason Rosario () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Chef’s Table on Netflix Osvaldo’s song, “Fly Like Birds” Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Check out Jason’s show on Yahoo, , which drops new episodes every Wednesday and be on the lookout for Jason’s upcoming podcast, “Hey Jason.” Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
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1 Jordan Peele's "Us" - An UNGENTRIFIED Review 1:31:00
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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 movie, and the ending. NOTE: This recap is not for people who have yet to view the film. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Julius Tillery (), 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 cotton farming, and whether or not “Queen Sugar” gets it right about the lives of Black farmers. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Julius Tillery () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Snoh Aalegra’s “I Want You Around” Jordan Peele’s Us The Two Killings of Sam Cooke on Netflix Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
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1 031: You Live Where? with Vaughn Dabney 1:06:47
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On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Vaughn Dabney (), 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 traditional home, what dating looks like to tiny home owners, and where the resources are for Black people looking to live the tiny home life. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Vaughn Dabney () Website: // Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Dating Around on Netflix Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix Vaughn’s book, Other inspirations for Black Minimalism: on Instagram on Instagram on Instagram Watch Vaughn’s journey as he builds the Tiny Home Truck on his and on . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Rondel Holder (), 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 results, why the Black community is hesitant about DNA testing companies, his perspective on Black people traveling back to Africa, and whether or not the trip “home” has changed him. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Rondel Holder () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Shoe Dog, a book by Phil Knight Tugela Fairy by Simmy Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix African Ancestry DNA Testing () Watch Rondel’s Heritage Journey documentary here: Part 2: Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
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1 029: Ndaba with Bheki Dube of Curiocity Hostels and Fhatuwani Mukheli & Vuyo Mpantsha of I See A Different You 44:13
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 (), owner of Curiocity, a network of hostels in South Africa and Vuyo Mpantsha & Fhatuwani Mukheli of I See A Different You (), a marketing & design firm dedicated to sharing uniquely South African stories to chat about exposing the world to Johannesburg’s buzzing creative scene. We discuss how media often negatively influences the world’s view of Africa and why people should meet South Africa for themselves, how Soweto and the Maboneng District are two areas that define the creative pulse of Johannesburg, why the vibe in Joburg can’t be duplicated and the feeling as a creative when your idea has been copied. Listen and give us your opinion! Guests: Bheki Dube (), owner of Curiocity, a network of hostels in South Africa andVuyo Mpantsha & Fhatuwani Mukheliof I See A Different You () Websites: Learn more about Curiocity Hostels at and learn more about I See A Different You at . Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Episode Powered by: and the #meetsouthafrica campaign Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Kellita Smith (), 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 how Hollywood still has quite a way to go for Black women, what it’s like transitioning from comedic roles to science fiction, when she found out she was the first Black actor (male or female) in a lead role on the network, what position she’d play in her survival squad if a zombie apocalypse really jumped off, and Kellita drops gems about finding your passion that you need to hear. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Kellita Smith () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Shirley Horne You can catch Kellita on Bounce TV’s and SyFy’s , which is now in season 5. Catch up on past seasons of Z Nation on . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Chris Classic (), 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 community creates & consumes media, his perspective on social media as an individual with a massive following, and the moment when people share a little too much online. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Chris Classic () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Cautious Clay You can find out more about Chris’ fragrance, Savoir Faire at . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jason Swann (), 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 lead the charge of connecting with nature, and the unforgettable experience that pushed him to create his company. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Jason Swann () Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Nature Based Groups/Clubs for People of Color: You can find out more about Jason’s company, Rising Routes at . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Black & Abroad Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Fredara Hadley (), 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 Spotify on the listening habits of adults, why our teenage years build our love for music, how 90s R&B fits into the lives of Black 30-somethings, and why our demographic was never supposed to two step to Lil Uzi Vert. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Dr. Fredara Hadley () Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Amber Mark’s “Put You On” feat. Dram Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 living with the incredibly rare cancer Chondrosarcoma, the problem with medical misdiagnosis for Black patients, what he did when he first learned he’d have to receive an amputation, and where he’s at 4 years after the procedure. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Jerris Madison () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Amber Mark’s “Put You On” feat. Dram Chondrosarcoma American Cancer Society You can find out more about Jerris’ magazine, Obvious at . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Tanisha Colon-Bibb (), 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 using her original name. We discuss the response she got from her article, Black-on-Black name discrimination, the history of “ghetto” names in the Black community, and whether or not Oprah’s resume would get tossed in the trash. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Tanisha Colon-Bibb () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Two applicants receive rejections letters stating their names are “too ghetto”: Tanisha’s article on why she changed her name to something “less black” to be successful: , where I discuss the history of the movie Boomerang with entertainment writer Kay-B. , where I chat with Cindy Wilson, a Korean woman who was adopted by a Black family when she was a baby, and ended up coming of age in the deep South. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
Episode 022: HAIRLINE FRACTURE On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Wade Menendez (), 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 goes into getting a “man-weave,” and which celebrity he’d design a custom hair unit for. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Wade Menendez () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: You can find out more about Wade’s services, including his instructional courses at . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at .…
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1 UNGENTRIFIED & INSECURE: Season 3, Episode 8 Recap 1:08:16
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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 next season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Anthony Burrell (), 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 working for Beyoncé & Mariah Carey, and why he chose Atlanta to open up his new dance studio. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Anthony Burrell () Website: // Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Netflix’s “Follow This” HBO’s & Terrance Nance’s Random Acts of Flyness You can find out more about Anthony’s new dance studio in Atlanta, the Anthony Burrell Center for Dance at . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season finale! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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1 020: Little Black Book with Dhonielle Clayton 1:16:05
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On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Dhonielle Clayton (), 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 refusing to hire black authors to create them, literary code-switching, and her role in making sure all authors portray black life realistically in books. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Dhonielle Clayton () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: You can find Dhonielle’s books, Tiny Pretty Things and its sequel, Shiny Broken Pieces, as well as the first book in her newest series, The Belles, on . The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Children of Blood & Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Cindy Wilson (), 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 to an HBCU, who defines culture, and her feelings on Rachel Dolezal. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Cindy Wilson () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: You can find out more about Too Much Soul, Cindy’s book at , and you can purchase a copy on . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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1 018: James and the Giant Critique with James Bland 1:01:28
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On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by James Bland (), the Emmy nominated actor, creator, showrunner and star of the hit digital drama series to chat about Black art and our community’s duty to support. We discuss whether or not we have to unabashedly support Black media, if he feels his projects are supported by the community, and what the future holds for Black creativity. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: James Bland () Website: // Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: HBO & Issa Rae’s Insecure HBO’s & Terrance Nance’s Random Acts of Flyness AJ+’s breakdown of representation in Hollywood: You can find out more about Giants, the series created by and starring James at . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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 episode airs. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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1 017: A Different Song with RĀI 1:09:45
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On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by RĀI (pronounced ‘ray,’ ), 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, what it takes to make a #1 album as an independent artist, and preview some of the tracks from the album. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: RĀI () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Love's On The Way, the album by recording artist RĀI, available on all digital outlets and at Songs featured in podcast: Back to Life and Fall Back , written by Kevin Kelly Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 () Songs from Love's On The Way used with permission from recording artist RĀI…
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. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Tanisha Townsend (), 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 Paris, her journey to becoming a certified wine specialist, and some key tips for how to discover new wines. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Tanisha Townsend () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: on Netflix Wine Shop in Atlanta, GA in Atlanta, GA Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jacqueline Ngo Mpii (), 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 Paris, and why we’re all ambassadors for the black community. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Jacqueline Ngo Mpii () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Learn more about Jacqueline's company Little Africa on her website: . Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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1 014: Gone Somewhere with Nate Fluellen 1:02:33
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On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Nate Fluellen, () 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 is his favorite travel partner. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Nate Fluellen () Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Watch Nate's Show, World Wide Nate streaming now on UMC: Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at . Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()…
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