Alt-black Podcast

Sam had her baby ya'll!! And as such is taking a little time to recoup and get situated with motherhood. But in her absence, we will be having some guest hosts from former episodes to discuss new topics. This week, we go over the gay community in Baltimore: the scene, the apps, the mens, and much more! Guest Hosts: Earnest & Chris Reed | Insta - @bronzkid InstaBae: Ryan Destiny | Insta - @ryandestiny Local Business: Ciera of Adair Alchemy | Insta - @nerdybombshelli * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

Beasts, cheeks, and freaks. What's the wildest story you've ever been told? Now heighten that by 100, and you still wouldn't have anything as bizarre as Greek Mythology. This week we revisit the lore of old, and are quickly reminded how terrible and gross the Greek Gods truly are. InstaBae: Palais Apiim | Insta - @reignglobal Local Business: National Great Blacks In Wax Museum | greatblacksinwax.org Takeaway Question: - What god/goddess do you identify with? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

This week we have a musician of all trades come through and tell us about his experiences, and the independent musician scene. From go-go, to gospel, to HBCU marching bands! Plus, find out about our ideal fictional bands, the name, the members, and why we'd break up. InstaBae: Brielle | Insta - @flutebae Local Business: The Verandah | Insta - @842theverandah Guest: Funky Bob | Insta - @funkybobmusic Takeaway Question: - If you made a band, what would you name it? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

We're keeping it short this week... Lies. We have a full episode for you guys this week and we're talking women, film, and festivals. We discuss how women are finally getting director credits on larger projects, some film tropes we aren't carrying with us in 2019, and some 'dangerous' short films ;) InstaBae: Tomoe | Insta - @tomoe.homoe Local Business: Comic Cosmic Collectives and Games | 6901 Security Blvd Guest: Nia Hampton | Insta - @_nianderthal | https://bit.ly/2RuW1yg Takeaway Question: - What's a short film we should check out? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

We're Back!! After a brief hiatus for some family time, we're back at ya with our Fall recap. From our goodbyes to Tumblr and some creative legends, to the Romaine lettuce panic, to Soulja boy consoles. Plus, Eric tells us about his wild day during the riots. InstaBae: Phillicia Deanell | Insta - @heirofglee Local Business: Terra Cafe | terracafebmore.com Takeaway Question: - What's something from Fall that was lit, but went under the radar? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

Pump, pump-pump it up! Time for part 2 of our 'special play' series! This week we dive into the second half of the Periodic Table of Kink (courtesy of UberKinky), and go over more items, fluids, and exercises. So take some notes, and prepare to get real naughty this Holiday Season ;) InstaBae: DJ Haram | Insta - @djharamLocal Business: Flourish Baltimore | flourishbaltimore.com Takeaway Question: - What's a kink you're into that wasn't listed? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

I'm down, maybe-probably, or hell naw? This week we have part one of our 'special' play series. In this series we cover the Periodic Table of Kink (courtesy of UberKinky), and tell a bit too much of our business. Starting from vanilla on we see where we land on the spectrum, and question Sam on her relationship 'privileges'... InstaBae: Sydni Deveraux | Insta - @goldenglamazon Local Business: Oyin Handmade | oyinhandmade.com Takeaway Question: - What's a red level kink for you? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

Values, truth, and understanding. This week we look at an organization that is utilizing performance art to heal and self reflect on the community. We learn some valuable lessons on how to change an institution, how kids can be more knowledgeable than adults, and the importance of expression. InstaBae: Jaz | Insta - @blakmatilda Local Business: Pandora Box Boutique | @shoppandorasboxboutique Guest: Dr. Fakunle | Insta - @wombworker | wombwork.com Takeaway Question: - What's an experience you thought you'd hate, but ended up enjoying? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website: altblackpodcast.com

Don't touch if you ain't got money. Looks, personality, and cashhhh! What does this get you? Drag, baby. This week we talk performances, drag culture, dating, and the tightrope of playing stereotypes. Also, we all want drag moms now. InstaBae: Melissa Alcantara | Insta - @fitgurlmel Local Business: Plato's Closet | platosclosetbaltimore.com Guest: Saaphyri Wildz | Insta - @Saaphyri_Wildz Takeaway Question: - What celebrity do you think would be great in drag? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website: altblackpodcast.com

Got your nana doing yoga. On this uber informative episode, we chat with a local Doula who tells us the ins and outs of what that really means, why emotional support is so critical, and birthing trends for black women. InstaBae: Ducky Dynamo | Insta - @duckydynamo Local Business: R. J. S Printing | Insta - @r.j.s_printing Guest: Anna Temple | Insta - @the_rising_mama | therisingmama.wordpress.com Takeaway Question: - What part of your life do you need a Doula for? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

Grab your dancing shoes! This week, Sam & Eric sit down with a local dance choreographer and go over our favorite dancers, how to get started dancing in heels, and problematic preferences. On a side note, Eric breaks glasses. You gotta watch him. InstaBae: Ms. Briqhouse | Insta - @ms.briqhouse Local Business: Eubie Blake Cultural Center | eubieblake.org Guest: Chris Reed | Insta - @bronzkid Takeaway Question: - One gotta go: Pop lock & drop it, Chicken noodle soup, or lean wit it rock wit it. * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

Leave Clucky alone! This week's guest came through giving witch realness. AKA not the pop culture interpretation. We got some great info about sticking to your faith, witch feminism, and pre-Coachella AfroPunk. InstaBae: Kari Faux | Insta - @karifaux Local Business: Ottobar | theottobar.com Guest: Black Witch | thisblackwitch.com Takeaway Question: - Do you feel being Alt-Black is becoming a fad? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

Sam wants to film reality shows. Eric wants to film 'home movies'. Our guest this week records all sorts of things from club events to documentaries. We learn a lot about the process, juggling your creativity with the client's vision, and the odd hilarity of combination Halloween costumes. InstaBae: Kay Bear | Insta - @kayyybear Local Business: Bright Ideas Studio | brightideasstudio.net Guest: Antonio Hernandez | Insta - @electricllama Takeaway Challenge: - Make any wild/random videos growing up? We wanna see! We'll shout out our favs. * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

We want all the flavor! A local chef and rapper stops by the studio to talk Filipino cuisine with us. We talk about our relationship to culture through food, why Filipino food may not be as popular as some other Asian cuisines, and how to manage art and hustle. InstaBae: Vanessa Davis | Insta - @the_wigs_and_makeup_manager Local Business: Mama Rosa Grill | Insta - @mamarosagrill | 3321 Annapolis Road Guest: Toyomansi | Insta - @toyomansi_ Takeaway Question: - What regional food do you think is most underrated? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

"Ava DuVernay stole my life" This week we sit with an hilarious improviser of the troupe Casually Dope to talk Improv, POC theatre, and the one rap career that got away. InstaBae: Barbara Simi Muhumuza | Insta - @simimoonlight Local Business: Diablo Doughnuts | Insta - @diablo_doughnuts Guest: Blue Cavell-Allette | Insta - @bluecavell & @casually_dope Takeaway Challenge: - What rap line is hilarious to imagine happening IRL? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

A cartoon for everybody. Weird, funny, geeky, sexual, complex, and all the other adjectives. What are we talking about? Anime of course! This week we talk our favs, the genres, and much more. InstaBae: Greighwolfe | Insta - @thegreighwolfe Local Business: Collectors Corner | Insta - @collectorscornermd Takeaway Question: - Did you wear any anime attire? Eric's EP: Thot About It, Action Bastard * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website: altblackpodcast.com

Do you know who you're voting for? A local delegate stops by to school us on the importance of local government, mid-term elections, and working with those across the aisle. InstaBae: Makeda Lewis | Twitter - @themakeda Local Business: Live Baltimore | livebaltimore.com Guest: Jazz Lewis | jazzlewis.com Takeaway Challenge: - Find and follow 2 local government social media accounts. * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

Work Stress? Kid Stress? Bae Stress? We got you. This week we sit down with a local LMSW to get the real on what social work actually entails, and how it's for everybody. InstaBae: Selasie Amewusika Acolatse | URL - shop.amewusika.com Local Business: Allure Bound | Insta - @allurebound Guest: Octavia Sykes Takeaway Question: - Any suggestions on how to improve our made up show? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

Clean your old tweets while you can... This week we take a look back and catch up on some summer topics that didn't make it into earlier episodes. InstaBae: Zoie Fenty | Insta - @iamzoie Local Business: Connie's Chicken and Waffles | URL - connieschickenandwaffles.com Takeaway Question: - Who got canceled for you this summer? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com

The Vamp King is here... This week we learn about the world of Smackdowns and Promotions. Plus, Sam & Eric have the promos of the season! InstaBae: Vanity | Twitter & Insta - @wrestlebae Local Business: Club Orpheus | Insta - @cluborpheus Guest: Kindred Kymari | Insta - @kindredkymari.v.k Takeaway Question: - What would be the song your wrestling character walks out to? * Follow us: @altblackpod * Email us: altblackpodcast@gmail.com * Website & Subscribe: altblackpodcast.com