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The Blacspiration PodcastCultural Curation with Bay DavisBay Davis is a Model, Poet, Trans Advocate and South Central native rooted in liberation, abolition and love. She explores communal disparities, structural racism and gender identity through the lens of her own experiences and ancestral informed wordsmanship. We chat about everything from making your presence known in unfamiliar spaces, to the underlying morality in gang culture and more!Bay Davis: tiktok.com/@baydavissBlacspiration: Linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: callmeazia.comAsk Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-10-1855 minThe Blacspiration PodcastHow to become a resource for others with Jasmine Williams-JacobsJasmine T. Williams-Jacobs (they/she) is the founder and director of Black Remote She, a community-driven platform for Black queer, trans, nonbinary people, and allies interested in working remotely. We chat about what it means to be a resource hub for others, how is it being an entrepreneur and more!BlackRemoteShe's website: https://www.blackremoteshe.com/Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.comAsk Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-10-1244 minThe Blacspiration PodcastTech, Music and then some with Ebonie Butler AKA Metal & CoffeeEbonie Butler aka Metal & Coffee is a metal connoisseur multifaceted creator who is all about covering the wide wide variety of metal music. She is a DJ, Full-Time Software Engineer and apart of The Claw which is a group of diverse tech streamers from across the world.We cover everything from the tech industry, carving out your own path and of course, Metal music!MetalAndCoffee: https://metalandcoffee.com/Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.comAsk Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support...2024-10-0348 minThe Blacspiration PodcastSheIsBoogieAmbitiousBoogie or SheIsBoogie is a Cosplayer, Gamer, Streamer, and Mentor. She plays games like Tekken and Apex Legends! She is an Apex Legends coach and COO for an all women organization called SistaShootas, a Gaming Collective for Black women in Esports with a focus of FPS competitive gaming for skill, profit, and content creation. She recently joined TeamInferno, an EA licensed tournament host. She streams mainly on twitch where she is a part of the Twitch black Guild and recently celebrated 5.1k followers. Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support t...2024-09-271h 20The Blacspiration PodcastMultifaceted Creation with KalesDadKalesDad is Father, Music Artist, multifaceted Digital Creator, and great Conversationalist.We chat about everything from content creation being fuel for his music, what it means to have a community support your journey, how to take a chance on yourself, Blasphemous, Kendrick Lamar and more! KalesDad: https://linktr.ee/kalesdadBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.comAsk Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-09-131h 31The Blacspiration PodcastPolitics and Restorative Justice with Amira Young-KingsawanAmira Young - Kingsawan is a Community Organizer with Worker Center of Racial Justice, which is a grassroots organization fighting for Black Liberation and a fair and inclusive society that benefits all people through direct action organizing, policy advocacy, leadership development and voter engagement. She is also an advocate as a member of VOICES Member: Domestic Violence Awareness of the Sojourner Center and a Lupus Foundation of America advocate. We chat about her journey as a community organizer, what is restorative justice and how we can learn from it, why voting matters and more! Amira...2024-08-301h 09The Blacspiration PodcastImmersing Ourselves in VR with ShawnCamGamingShawn Cameron aka ShawnCamGaming is a Digital Creator and Streamer. He is a BigCreatxr, Ubisoft Creator, KatVR Ambassador and Twitch Affiliate who specializes in VR and Metaverse content. We chat about the ins and outs of being a full-time creator, his journey starting out with Vine and how some people take RP a little too seriously, his journey becoming a Meta Partner and KatVR ambassador and more! Be sure to check him out on Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube!ShawnCamGaming: https://www.tiktok.com/@_shawncameron?lang=enBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/2024-08-231h 04The Blacspiration PodcastSummer Streaming and Accessibility with MiktasticOn this episode we chat with member of DC3, Disabled Content Creators Collective, and YOUphoria, Miktastic! We chat about challenges faced by marginalized communities in gaming, the need for intuitive gameplay for all gamers especially those who are disabled, the power of a finding your community and more! Be sure to check Them out on Twitch!Miktastic: https://www.twitch.tv/miktastic/about Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-08-0956 minThe Blacspiration PodcastAdulting: Career Changes with Daphne Benford - SmithAs we are continuing our journey to find the true meaning of adulthood, Daphne stops by to give us her insights! We chop it up about how careers changes affect your mental health in both bad and good ways, how she has found ways to balance outside opinions and her own expectations, what it took for her to take a leap of faith, how she refills her cup and more!Daphne's LinkedIn: Daphne Benford-Smith, Esq. | LinkedInBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on t...2024-06-211h 12The Blacspiration PodcastPersonal Branding with Sway StewardOn this episode we chat with Sway Steward about some tips and tricks when it comes to personal branding. Consuela "Sway" Steward is the Owner and CEO of AfroArcher, a consulting organization that fosters collaboration within public media organizations by promoting self-reflection and leveraging diverse perspectives for enhanced workplace culture and content. She is the Equity and Inclusion Advisor for Greater Public, which is a professional development association for public media fundraisers and the director of Our Hour, which are town hall sessions which focuses on connection and empowerment for public media Professionals of Color.AfroArcher LinkedIn...2024-06-1447 minThe Blacspiration PodcastAdulting: Expert Edition with KC NwosuKC stops by to chat about his journey as an Adult. We chat about how being a parent made a significant impact on his decision making, ways he balances work and personal life, what it took for him to take a leap of faith, how he finds inspiration and more. Be sure to check him out on Second Wind's YouTube!Second Wind Media: https://www.youtube.com/@SecondWindGroupBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-06-0756 minThe Blacspiration PodcastKandidlyKaylaKandidlyKayla is a digital creator. She is a full-time twitch streamer, vlogger, and part-time fashion model (which is on display on her website with her merch!) We chat about the ins and outs of being a full-time creator, the importance of mental health and more! Be sure to check her out on Twitch every day at 2 pm!KandidlyKayla: https://kandidlykayla.com/Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-05-3156 minThe Blacspiration PodcastOur Favorite GamesOn this episode we are yapping about the Inside Gaming Report by Fandom. Plus, our favorite games!!Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-05-2457 minThe Blacspiration PodcastHe a FANWe are back baybee! And on this episode we are talking Drake vs Kendrick! But not only do we talk about who we think won but also, we discuss about the dangers of internet discourse and how not to act on the socials!Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-05-101h 11The Blacspiration PodcastJayaTheSenseiJayaTheSensei is a TV Producer by day, getting her start on shows like Paternity Court, and a twitch streamer by night. She is also a baby cosplay artist and a member of Sistas of the Fog. We chat about the ins and outs of working in the television industry, what makes a good horror movie and some of our favorite games! Be sure to check her out on Twitch!JayaTheSensei: https://linktr.ee/jayathesenseiBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next...2024-03-2953 minThe Blacspiration PodcastAlex NorimakiAlex Norimaki is a digital creator, cosplayer and professional marketing coordinator. She is also the host of Soundtest, a show that discuss video game music and orginal soundtracks (OSTs) with the people who love them. On this episode we chat about how she creates a welcoming space for her community, her first cosplay experience, favorite foods and so much more! Be sure to follow her on all the platforms!Alex Norimaki: https://beacons.ai/alexnorimakiBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it...2024-03-221h 06The Blacspiration PodcastJordan Williams GamingOn this episode we chat with variety streamer and content creator, Jordan Williams Gaming. He speaks about his early days as a streamer, what are the need to knows about streamer courtesy, being authentic, trusting the process and more! Be sure to catch him on Twitch!JordanWillamsGaming: https://solo.to/jordanwilliamsgamingOur Site: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2024-03-0834 minThe Blacspiration PodcastKhalil AbdullahOn this episode we chat with Khalil Abdullah. Khalil is the CEO and Co-founder of Decoy Games, founded in 2019 with their inaugural title, Swimsanity. Khalil is a self-taught game developer with a focus in computer science. He speaks on the importance of maintaining a stable income to invest in your future. How the concept of Swimsanity evolved over time into a self-publish reality, and more! Be sure to check out Swimsanity, available now on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Steam.Check Us Out Here → Linktr.ee/blacspirationDecoy Games → https://www.decoygames.com/Cal...2024-03-011h 11The Blacspiration PodcastChellOfAGamerNew Season, New Name, Same Black!Welcome to The Blacspiration Gaming Podcast! Inspiring Black gamers one episode at a time!We kick off this new season with an interview of ChellOfAGamer. We get all the details on her personal journey as a content creator, who are some of her Black influences, her new series focusing on her journey to being the best Tekken 8 player and more!Be sure to catch her on YouTube and Twitch!Our Site: https://linktr.ee/blacspiration ChellOfAGamer: https://linktr.ee/chellofagamerCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia...2024-02-231h 12
The Blacspiration PodcastThe PSL EpisodeOn the season finale, Azia & Cortez discuss their favorite fall activities, the impact of the gaming industry layoffs, and how corporations are targeting kids in Fortnite!Oh, and some of the games they are currently playing of course!CallMeAzia Bloghttps://callmeazia.com/blogCallMeAzia Twitchhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCallMeAzia Twitterhttps://twitter.com/callmeazia_---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:The Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast (@UBGPod) / X...2023-10-131h 19
The Blacspiration PodcastMissJourdyOn this week we chat with media personality MissJourdy! We talk about everything from her journey from sports journalism to eSports to some of her favorite games and more!Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109MissJourdy's Websitehttps://missjourdy.com/MissJourdy's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/missjourdyMissJourdy's YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@missjourdyMissJourdy's TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theblerdbae---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by...2023-10-0645 min
The Blacspiration PodcastThe Freaky Profiling EpisodeThis week Cortez and Azia chat about some of things that are happening in gaming and in pop culture including:Unity backpeddling on some of their runtime feesVolition, the studio behind Saints Row & Red Faction, shuts down A terrible movie called Freaky ProfilingPlus, we chat about some of the games we are currently playing and more!CallMeAzia Bloghttps://callmeazia.com/blogCallMeAzia Twitchhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCallMeAzia Twitterhttps://twitter.com/callmeazia_---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black g...2023-09-2954 min
The Blacspiration PodcastGeneva HeywardOn this week we chat with gameplay programmer Geneva Heyward! We talk about everything from their journey as becoming an indie dev, working on ValiDate, some of their favorite games and more! Go check out their latest project Skate and Date!Geneva's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/GensutaGeneva's Websitehttps://gensuta.github.io/Skate and Date on Itch.iohttps://gensuta.itch.io/skate-and-date---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:2023-09-2231 min
The Blacspiration PodcastKc NwosuOn this week we chat with writer, games journalist and content creator Kc Nwosu! We talk about everything from how the rebrand process goes to his origin story to some of his favorite games and more!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/SigmaGears9ESCAPIST MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONShttps://www.escapistmagazine.com/author/kc-nowsu/TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/sigmagears9---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps...2023-09-151h 00
The Blacspiration PodcastBrandii HookerOn this week we chat with community builder and founder of Brown Girl Gamer Code, Brandii Hooker! We talk about everything from what does it take to be a community manager to some of her favorite games and more! TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/bggc_TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/browngirlgamercodeYOUTUBEhttps://rb.gy/6bb2mFACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/browngirlgamercode/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms...2023-09-0750 min
The Blacspiration PodcastMy mind is stuck in the "clouds"...... streamingAnother week, another current events episode!On this week's episode Azia and Cortez discuss current events!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpod2023-09-011h 10
The Blacspiration PodcastGraham ReidOn this episode we chat with game developer and creator of Super Space Club, Graham Reid! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story and all the fun things surrounding Super Space Club! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go get Super Space Club which is available now on Steam!WEBSITEhttps://www.grahamoflegend.com/SUPER SPACE CLUBhttps://www.grahamoflegend.com/superspaceclubTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/grahamoflegendTIKTOKhttps://www.t...2023-08-1724 min
The Blacspiration PodcastPersephone ValentineOn this episode we chat with writer, content creator and professional dungeon master, Persephone Valentine! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, how her writing is one of her true passions, how voicing 60 different NPCs can really put a strain on your voice, Baldur's Gate 3 and a bunch of other stuff! TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/persephirothTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/Persephiroth---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow...2023-08-1149 min
The Blacspiration PodcastKids gambling in Roblox and the Barbz take over COD!Another week, another current events episode!On this week's episode Azia and Cortez discuss Nicki Minaj making her historic appearance in COD, Roblox and its illegal casinos, Cortez's appearance on the Party Chat Podcast, ESRB plans to potentially gather information from children and more!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black...2023-08-0458 min
The Blacspiration PodcastAdanna NeddOn this episode we chat with Games Writer, Games Researcher & Narrative Designer, Adanna! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games right now, our love for the Sly Cooper series, how a research project led to her becoming a games writer, Spirit Swap, her origin story and so much more. You don't want to skip this one and also be sure to check out Spirit Swap on steam!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/AFNarratives8LINKShttps://afnarratives.carrd.co/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a...2023-07-2832 min
The Blacspiration PodcastCallMeAzia has joined the battle!On this week's episode we welcome Callmeazia to the team! She will be a regular on the show as the newest member of the UBGP family. Plus, we chat about some the latest gaming news! We talk about the Microsoft FTC case, Unity's newest voice detection tool for toxic gamers, how a Destiny 2 got a player into $500k worth of debt and more!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0...2023-07-211h 03
The Blacspiration PodcastAyChristeneOn this episode we chat with Content Creation Royalty, AyChristene! We it chop it up about what are some of our favorite games right now, how she has evolved as a content creator overtime, our love for the Fast and Furious series, Xbox needing to step their game up, her origin story and so much more. You don't want to skip this one and also be sure to check her out on YouTube!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/AyChristeneYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@AyChristenePARTY CHAT YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@partychatpodcast2023-07-071h 00
The Blacspiration PodcastCallmeaziaOn this episode we chat with content creator and voice actor, Callmeazia! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, how great it is being about of Team Harvest and Black Girl Gamers, the importance of mental health in the gaming community and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content!BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogTWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaYOUTUBEhttps...2023-06-2944 min
The Blacspiration PodcastAndré Brock Jr.On this episode we chat with Author and tenured Associate Professor of Media Studies at Georgia Tech University, André Brock Jr.! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, the importance of Critical Technoculture Discourse Analysis (CTDA), how blackness is interpreted and expressed in the digital communities and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go check out their book Disturbed Blackness: African American Cybercultures! ACADEMIA MAIN PAGEhttps://andrebrock.academia.edu/R...2023-06-2331 min
The Blacspiration PodcastIndigo DoyleOn this episode we chat with 3d artist and founder of Pushing Vertices gaming studio, Indigo Doyle! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, the ins and outs of running an indie studio, the gaming development community and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go check out the RollerGirl demo!ROLLERGIRLhttps://indigodoyle.com/rollergirl-gamePUSHING VERTICEShttps://twitter.com/PushingVerticesTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/IndigoDoyle...2023-06-1630 min
The Blacspiration PodcastDossy24SEASON 3 IS HERE and we are kicking it off with Dossy24! This variety streamer and I chop it up about what are some of our favorite games right now, her love for indie and niche games, her origin story and so much more. You don't want to skip this one and also be sure to check her on Twitch!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DOSSY24TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/dossy24TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dossy24th---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by...2023-06-0923 min
The Blacspiration PodcastHEATCheck GamingOn this episode we chat with the HeatCheck Gaming team, DTrick, Sawc, BSmoove, Dee, and Ky! We chop it up about everything from their origin stories, how they were able to transition into the professional gaming space, how they have been preparing for the upcoming season, what to expect from the team this season and more! Be sure to follow him on all his platforms and be sure to tune into the next season which starts on March 8th on Twitch!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/KyNoHoodiehttps://twitter.com/392Deehttps://twitter.com/ogsawc2023-03-1042 min
The Blacspiration PodcastDerric "Famous" FranklinOn this week's episode we chat with NBA 2K Legend and General Manager for Heat Check Gaming, Derric "Famous" Franklin! We chop it up about everything from his origin story, how he was able to transition into the professional gaming space, how he uses his platform to uplift others, what to expect from the team's upcoming season and more! Be sure to follow him on all his platforms and be sure to tune into the next season which starts on March 8th!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/youFamousEnoughTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/famousenough...2023-03-0330 min
The Blacspiration PodcastMoshPattOn this episode we have content creator, charity streamer, and member of Team Sidequest, MoshPatt! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how they got into charity streaming, how Guardians Mental Health aids gamers, our mutual love for the classic WWE games and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and tune into all their content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/MoshPattTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MoshPattINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/moshpatt/KO-FIhttps://ko-fi.com/moshpatt---2023-02-2435 min
The Blacspiration PodcastSpicy LadyOn this episode we have content creator, writer, choreographer and co-host of the Mutants Only Podcast, Spicy Lady! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how she got into comics, her passion for entertainment industry and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and tune into all their content on their YouTube!INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/spicyladyentertainment/?hl=enTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/spicyladygamingTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/spicyladyentTIK TOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spicyladyentertainment---...2023-02-1633 min
The Blacspiration PodcastKylah "Ky" CookeOn this episode we have content creator, cosplayer and member of Achievement Hunter, Ky Cooke! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how she was able to transition in from personal content creation to working with Achievement Hunter, building her personal brand, curating content for Black Heritage Month at Rooster Teeth and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and tune into all their content on their YouTube!YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@DefinedByKyTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/definedbykyTWITTERhttps://twitter.com...2023-02-1046 min
The Blacspiration PodcastAthenaOn this episode we have Professional Tekken Player, 1000 Dreams Grant Winner and HyperX Partner Athena! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how she was able to transition in professional gaming, why she loves coaching, our Tekken 8 predictions and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and book a coaching session with her if you want some expert advice on how to become a great Tekken PlayerMETAFYhttps://metafy.gg/@athena4lyfe/sessionsTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/Athena_4LyfeTWITCHhttps://www.twitch...2023-02-0334 min
The Blacspiration PodcastDaphne Benford-SmithOn this episode we have CEO of Benford-Smith Law Firm & Vice President of Studio Maho, Daphne Benford-Smith! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, how she was able to incorporate her love for gaming and anime into her work, the importance of trademarking for creators, why you should not use Legal Doom and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and book a session with her to discuss all your trademarking and contracting needs!WEBSITEhttps://www.benfordsmithlawfirm.com/contactusSTUDIO MAHOhttps://www.studiomaho.com/2023-01-2756 min
The Blacspiration PodcastJeffrey RousseauOn this Episode we chat with Journalist and Writer Jeffrey Rousseau! We discuss everything from what it's like being a game journalist on the business side, what we feel like the state of gaming is currently in, our favorite games of the last year and more! Be sure to follow him on all his platforms to get more of his content!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/JRpotentialGAMESINDUSTRY.BIZhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/authors/jeffrey-rousseauINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/jrpotential/Welcome to The Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created...2023-01-191h 03
The Blacspiration PodcastAustin TaylorOn this episode we have award winning game writer, narrative designer and cast member of the Transplanar RPG and The Strix University RPG, Austin Taylor! We chop it up about everything from what is their origin story, the difference between game writing for analog games and digital games, utilizing our position in the gaming industry to help others, the Sega and Nintendo feud and more! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms and tune into Transplanar on Saturdays at 8pm ET on Twitch and The Strix University Season 1 on YouTube!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com...2022-12-091h 03
The Blacspiration PodcastimjustkeyOn this episode we chat with full time content creator and RPG fanatic of imjustkey! We chop it up about his origin story, his love for content creation and the different pathways he has been down, what pulled him towards RPGs, how much we love 360Jeezy and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of his content!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/imjustkeyTTVTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/imjustkeyYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/imjustkeyWelcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming...2022-12-0231 min
The Blacspiration PodcastBJ "Bunneh3000" BrownOn this episode we chat with gaming journalist and founder of BlackNerdsPlay, BJ "Bunneh3000" Brown! We chop it up about his origin story, how the gaming journalism industry has changed over the years, what his process when conducting a review and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of his content!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/Bunneh3000BLOGhttps://bunneh3000.wordpress.com/TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bunneh3000Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers f...2022-11-1837 min
The Blacspiration PodcastGishiFPSOn this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and graphic designer GishiFPS! We chop it up about his origin story, how gaming influences his career as a graphic designer and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of his content! TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/gishifpsTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/GISHIFPSINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/gishifps/Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show!Support the show2022-10-2835 min
The Blacspiration PodcastDani DeeOn this episode we chat with writer, combat designer, narrative designer, founder of Split Fate Studios, producer on High Elo Girls, 1/4 of First Bite Games, Dani Dee! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, the wild lore of Mortal Kombat, the gaming development community and the resources available and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go wishlist High Elo Girls!SPLIT FATE STUDIOShttps://twitter.com/split_fateFIRST BITE...2022-10-071h 02
The Blacspiration PodcastFoxxTHEEGamerOn this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and co-host of the SoulerScouts Podcast FoxxTHEEGamer! We chop it up about her origin story, her journey with having Lupus and being a content creator, the importance of mental health and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow her on all her platforms for more of her content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/foxxtheegamerTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/FOXXtheeGAMERINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/foxxtheegamer/TIK TOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@foxxtheegamer-----Welcome to...2022-09-3043 min
The Blacspiration PodcastStruggleGamersOn this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and your favorite drunk Uncle, StruggleGamers! We chop it up about his origin story, how much work goes into content creation and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of him content! #FREESTRUGGLEMANTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/strugglegamersTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/StruggleGamersINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/strugglegamers/BEACONhttps://beacons.ai/strugglegamers-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black...2022-09-2230 min
The Blacspiration PodcastADTVOn this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator ADTV! We chop it up about his origin story, how much work goes into content creation and how you have to start with whatever you have and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of him content!FACEBOOK GAMINGhttps://www.facebook.com/IAmADTVTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/iamadtvINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/iamadtv/TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/IAmADTV-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming...2022-09-1639 min
The Blacspiration PodcastDani LalondersOn this episode we chat with writer, lead producer and community manager for Validate: Struggling Singles in Your Area, Dani Lalonders! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, some of our issues with PS3 game jank, how the journey of being an indie developer has been for them and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go Wishlist ValiDate: Struggling Singles in Your Area to play it when it drops on September 15th!WEBSITE2022-09-0937 min
The Blacspiration PodcastA_IN_CTRLAnd we are back like we never left!On our season 2 premiere we chat with content creator A_IN_CTRL. We chop it up about her missing a mid-term for the Sims, their origin story, how toxic the GTA community can be, taking care of your mental health and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/a_in_ctrl/INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/a_in_ctrl/-----2022-09-0140 min
The Blacspiration PodcastCheratomoOn our season finale we chat with Narrative Designer and content creator Cara Hillstock. We chop it up about their new game Pride vs Prejudice, their origin story, what the responsibilities of a Narrative Designer are and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content!WEBSITEhttps://www.cheratomo.com/TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/CheratomoTWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/cheratomoPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/Cheratomo-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a...2022-06-1836 min
The Blacspiration PodcastMadi DuVernayOn this episode we chat with content creator and actor Madi DuVernay. We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, how acting has played an important role in their content creation, and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/madiduvernay/GAMING TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@madiduvernayyACTING TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@madiduvernayTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MadiDuVernayyFANHOUSEhttps://f...2022-06-1036 min
The Blacspiration PodcastJaneyLaneyOn this episode we chat with content creator and founder of #BlackMinecraft Janey Laney! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, why representation in games like Minecraft is important and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow her on all her platforms for more of her content!FACEBOOK GAMINGhttps://www.facebook.com/RealJaneyLaneyYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JaneyLaneyINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/iamjaneylaney/TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/_JaneyLaneyBLACKMINECRAFThttps://www.blackminecraft.com/-----2022-06-031h 07The Blacspiration PodcastGTABlackPlanetOn this episode we chat with Fritz and Gia from GTABlackPlanet. We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, how GTABlackPlanet got started, how important it is to have black communities in gaming and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms!FACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2105095002960042/TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@gtablackplanet?lang=enTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/gtablackplanetINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/gtablackplanet/?hl=en-----Welcome to the Unapologetically B...2022-05-2631 min
The Blacspiration PodcastSapphireghost914On this episode we chat with content creator Sapphireghost914. We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, why horror games are more terrifying than horror moviesand a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow her on all her platforms for more of her content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/sapphireghost914TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sapphireghost914TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/sapphireghost9-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us a...2022-05-2033 min
The Blacspiration PodcastGeno Bank$ & OT$ of Farrocc RecordsWe got the Playboy$ in the building! This week's episode Geno Bank$ and OT$ of Farrocc Records pull up and we talk about our favorite games, whats its like running an independent label & some games we are looking forward to! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms to get more of their music and content!SPOTIFY AND APPLE MUSIChttps://sptfy.be/genobankshttps://sptfy.be/bigbabyotshttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/ot%24/1419828503https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geno-bank%24/1419828266YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/G-SXFR1R8...2022-05-1338 min
The Blacspiration PodcastCodergirlchanOn this episode we chat with content creator and web developer codergirlchan. We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, how she got her start in web development, Her love for Kingdom Heart 3, and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow her on all her platforms for more of her content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/codergirlchanTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/codergirlchanTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@codergirlchanGITHUBhttps://github.com/codergirlchan-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black G...2022-05-0636 min
The Blacspiration PodcastNigel DavisOn this episode I chat with Associate Producer with Bungie Studios, Nigel Davis! We chop it up about everything from his origin story to dabbling in game development in college to how he became an associate producer and more! Be sure to follow him on all his platforms for more of his content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/princezexuTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/PrinceZexuINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/princezexu/-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a podcast for black gamers, by black gamers for black gamers.2022-04-2836 min
The Blacspiration PodcastTallNQuirkyOn this episode we chat with full-time content creator, concept artist and illustrator Tall Quirky. We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, what's the difference between a graphic designer and concept artist, Her love for Dead by daylight, and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow her on all her platforms for more of her content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/tallnquirkyTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/TallNQuirkyINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/TallNQuirky/TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tallnquirkyKO-FI2022-04-0833 min
The Blacspiration PodcastTee_SpoonieOn this episode we chat with full-time content creator, Tee_Spoonie. We chop it up about what are some of favorite games to play, building PCs, rich cousins, accessibility in gaming and much more! This is one you don't wanna miss!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/tee_spoonieTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/tee_spoonieINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/tee_spoonie/TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tee_spoonieYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/teespoonie-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created b...2022-04-0153 min
The Blacspiration PodcastMsPinky313On this episode we chat with full-time content creator, MsPinky313. We chop it up about what are some of favorite games to play, knowing your worth and never being discourage someone else not seeing it, Her love for NBA Live, and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow her on all her platforms for more of her content!FACEBOOK GAMINGhttps://www.facebook.com/gaming/MsPinky313TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MsPinky313Play_INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/313queenpinky/TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mspinky313WEBSITEhttps://w...2022-03-2537 min
The Blacspiration PodcastGRANTSoundsOn this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and member of the If The Shoe Fits Collective, GRANTSounds. We chop it up about his origin story, transitioning from recording artists to Twitch streamer, how important it is to have a healthy community surrounding you and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all their platforms for more content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/grantsoundsTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/GRANTsoundsTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@grantsoundsgamingINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/grantsounds/OTHER LINKS2022-03-0449 min
The Blacspiration PodcastRome BOn this episode we chat with Recording Artist, Audio Engineer, and Co - Producer of UBGP Rome B! We chop it up about his origin story, what does he look for in the sound design of games, we ponder how everyone got a copy of GTA San Andreas and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of his content!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/ItsRomeBINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/itsromeb/SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1kthTDbEQcqdMa99vY12BzAPPLE MUSIC...2022-02-1858 min
The Blacspiration PodcastDDS618On this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator DDS618! We chop it up about his origin story, how much his time at Grambling State benefitted his content creation process, being united on the statement that pineapple deserves to be on pizza, and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of his content!FACEBOOK GAMINGhttps://www.facebook.com/gaming/DDS618TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DDS618_INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/DDS618_/YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/DDS618...2022-02-1150 min
The Blacspiration PodcastBvncsanOn this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and poet, Bvncsan. We chop it up about what are some of their favorite games to play, their transition from being a poet to Twitch streamer, how being a part of the JuiceSquad Gaming Team has been a healthy community for them and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all their platforms for more content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bvncsanTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/bvncsanINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/bvncsan/YOUTUBEhttps://www.yo...2022-02-0441 min
The Blacspiration PodcastSirZave24On this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator and member of Juice Squad Gaming, SirZave24! We chop it up about his origin story, how much work goes into content creation, being united on the statement that the Yakuza series is better than the Grand Theft Auto series, and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow him on all him platforms for more of him content!TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/sirzave24TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/SirZaveINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/sirzave24/YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube...2022-01-1835 min
The Blacspiration PodcastMunchkindoomOn this episode we chat with full-time gaming content creator advocating for diversity & inclusion within the gaming industry, Munchkindoom. We chop it up about what are some of favorite games to play, why it is so hard to celebrate our wins as black folx, how she taught her whole family to beat the ultra-hard Lion King game for Sega, and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow her on all her platforms for more of her content!FACEBOOK GAMINGhttps://www.facebook.com/munchkindoomTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/munchkindoomINSTAGRAMht...2022-01-1449 min
The Blacspiration PodcastCheyenne M. DavisOn this episode we chat with journalist, digital content creator, podcaster, photographer, and aspiring screenwriter Cheyenne M Davis. We chop it up about what are some of favorite games to play, Afrofuturism, Gatekeeping in Anime, and why my granny never let me play Harry potter games. TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/CheymodeeINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/cheymodee/ARTICLES & OTHER LINKShttps://allmylinks.com/cheymodee-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place where black gamers can hang out, chat, and feel safe.Follow Us at th...2022-01-0752 min
The Blacspiration Podcastblizzb3arOn this Episode we are chatting with blizzb3ar! He is here to talk about his origin story with Pokémon Crystal and as well as chop it up about his cozy streaming preferences and what he plays off-stream!Be sure to give him some love and follow him to stay up to date on his content!YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKd5KVoismGQgaNwyYruLw/featuredINSTAhttps://instagram.com/blizzb3arTWITTER https://twitter.com/blizzb3arTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@blizzb3arhttps://www.ti...2021-12-1654 min
The Blacspiration PodcastiAM_iKandiWe are back for Season 2 and we've rebranded! We are now the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast. Even though the name has changed we are still the same podcast that was made for black gamers by black gamers. And what better way to start then new season off with talking to no other than the great iAm_iKandi! She is here to talk about her pathway to becoming the FIRST black female content creator partnered with Twitch, YouTube, Tiktok, and Facebook simultaneously as well as chop it up about her gaming preferences and what she plays during her time off-stream!2021-12-0241 min