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Moments That Define Us"You need to find calm in the noise", featuring author and culture critic Jo Davis In today's episode Iryna is joined by an amazing woman, author, film and culture critic Jonita Davis. In this episode we only scratched the surface of the amazing life this creative woman has lived. We talked about her writing process and should you stay in "one lane " as a creative, why it is important to speak up against injustice, especially in the state of world today. Jo was diagnosed with ADHD and she opened up about how getting diagnosed helped her navigate creativity, writing and her life better. Jo newest project is coloring books called Starseed Panic...2025-04-151h 15
Creators in COVIDBonus Episode 11: When Accountability Matters More Than EntertainmentThis final episode of #creatorsincovid brings a special guest, with a story that sums up almost all the lessons from this first season. Ray Fisher experienced the changes of working after the lockdown, the joys of new opportunities, the call to activism for Justice's sake, and the maintaining of self-care/mental wellness needed to survive the fight. We dive into it all in Bonus Episode 11: When Accountability Matters More Than Entertainment.Thanks to Vero social app for your support particularly Jon, Tom, and Christine. Your support on all fronts helped to bring this podcast to completion. Thank...2022-02-0154 min
Creators in COVIDBonus Episode 10: When It's Time to Walk Away...Tonya Pinkins joins the #creatorsincovid podcast to discuss the decision to walk away from it all, for now.During the pandemic, she was writing a book, directing, starring in, and producing her debut film, and acting in #womenofthemovement. The latter took her to the heart of the South days before the Jan. 6, 2021 Insurrection, where she faced head on the reality of her family's trauma under Jim Crow laws in Mississippi. At some point it all becomes too much and at some point, a creator has to decide if its time to walk a...2022-01-2530 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 9 Jonita Davis: Learning to FailThe 9th and final episode of Creators in Covid is focused on a writer who learned one of the toughest lessons in life during the pandemic. I thought that the virtual workspace and having my family home would be the ideal work environment. Instead, it turned out to be one part of a cocktail that forced me to learn a new way to balance work and life. Find out more in #CreatorsInCOVID Ep.9: Learning to Fail, featuring me, Jonita Davis.Thank you, Bryan Archilla for blessing this episode with your audio magic. Thank you Vero...2022-01-1837 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 8: Doing the Pandemic PivotThis is Episode 8 of 9 Creators in COVID Podcast. We are down to the wire but don't speed through this one. Tessa Smith is well known for her #MamasGeeky YouTube channel. During the lockdown, Tessa saw the perfect moment to pivot her channel and website from product reviews to film reviews and criticism. Her audience loved the change and she quickly built a small community of like-minded people. People who love her enthusiasm and perspective. The love hasn't really come from the critic's side of things. Was her pivot too fast, or has Tessa u...2022-01-1146 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 7: What is the Art Really Doing, Here?Episode 7 of #CreatorsInCovid features a journalist, Olivia Monahan, who did the WORK in 2020. She and other journos in the field at the time helped us learn so much about the injustices happening as the world protested #georgefloyd 's murder and #policebrutailty.But Liv Monahan is a scarred warrior who is now on an existential journey to define her place in journalism and the world.Join us as we discuss the work, and the toll it has taken. What happens when the craft you loved is no longer bringing the joy you once knew? ...2022-01-0449 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 6: Knowing the Role of ArtScience fiction has a way of reconciling a chaotic present with an uncertain future. But what happens when the sci-fi writer creates something that happens to tell the future? Liam Quane did this with his book Road to Juneau.Road to Juneau is a super-powered family as they feud with a cosmic god in order to stop World War 3 from happening. The book is published by Beaten Track Publishing. Liam’s story of gods and superheroes has distinct elements of the sociopolitical atmosphere the world experienced during COVID lockdown in Spring 2020. The part I couldn’t believe is t...2021-12-2859 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 5: Surviving is Enough for TodayThis week, we have an episode that comes with a trigger warning. TRIGGER WARNING FOR: self-harm, suicide.Ankit Ohja, film critic, filmmaker, and videographer who found himself struggling to just survive each day during the lockdown. The uncertainty of the global event and the seemingly unending restrictions in his country, as the government struggled to get the virus under control. Ankit felt the mental toll of the lockdown, the same one that millions of fellow creators coped with around the globe. Our conversation today touches on a subject that so many have experienced...2021-12-2155 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 4: Crafting Emotions into ActivismToday’s episode comes from the Windy City, one of the many cities rocked by the COVID-19 outbreak and police reform protests. The Black community suffered the most harm in Chicago, from the virus and protest crackdowns. Aisha Allan is one of those Chicagoans. Aisha is a writer/Editor in Chief of the mag Reel Mamas. She is also a filmmaker, a mentor, a mom, and a military wife. Aisha had the stress of daily life to deal with on top of the pandemic woes. Stopping to cope with any emotions at the time meant crashing in a way th...2021-12-1432 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 3: Finding Purpose for the PassionFor Corey, the lockdown was not productive at all. In fact, the usually fit cameraman found himself getting lost in the social media wormholes and stuffing himself with bad food. One day, after scrolling through videos on Instagram, he found some CrossFit videos that seemed doable from home. Corey quickly invented ways to do the workouts while also observing how some of the CrossFit workouts and routines created great poses for photos and amazing videos. Soon, the cameraman found himself immersed in a world where few Black artists venture, yet there was so much to capture. His work with...2021-12-0730 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 2: Replenishing the WellSezín Koehler is an editor/writer who became an expert on burnout during the pandemic. For some creators, the abundance of opportunities meant extra cash at a time when the world had slammed to a halt. It also meant distraction from the politics for Sezín. However, a serious bout of carpal tunnel and a fractured hand would yield lessons that she will never forget. These lessons are ones that all creators need to heed.Sezin Koehler is a weekly contributor to pop-culture site Looper and a film/TV critic for Black Girl Nerds, among many ot...2021-11-3045 min
Creators in COVIDEpisode 1: Who's "Essential" Now?In episode 1, "Who's 'Essential' Now?" host Jonita Davis talks with Toronto actor Steve Kasan. Steve is a background actor who worked has worked since the lockdowns in Canada. His story raises the question of the pandemic-coined term "essential" and who gets the benefits attached to this label. This conversation will lead many of you to reconsider what is essential during this pandemic. IT also forces a closer look at ALL the people and positions that worked to keep the masses distracted while the world waited on a vaccine.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/creators-in-covid/do...2021-11-2322 min
The Vodka Stream'Us United Week' w/ Jonita Davis - Film Junkee Vodka Stream 11/20/20Jonita Davis joins the Vodka Stream to discuss Us United.2021-05-113h 55
Ping Pong Flix Hot Dog HourWhere I'm At, Where I'm Going - Ping Pong Flix ShowJonita Davis went on Dave The Film Junkee's Vodka Stream and asked my colleagues where they see themselves going from here on out. I wanted to give out my thoughts and goals for the Ping Pong Flix Show.
Welcome back to the Ping Pong Flix Show for all up to date DC Movie News, my name is Chris Wong-Swenson. I'm a YouTube Journalist discussing, reporting, and speculating on all DCEU, DC Films, DC Animation, other DC Comics Entertainment content including movies, games and shows! Also an Associate Producer for Zack Snyder's Justice...2020-11-2221 min
Skimm ThisA Tale of Two Housing MarketsAll eyes were on President Trump this week as he visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, where Jacob Blake was shot last month. The shooting prompted protests and reignited calls for police reform and racial justice. But the President’s mind was on something else: “domestic terror.” We’ll break down why criminal justice experts say that definition for protests in Kenosha and around the country doesn’t quite fit. Also: new CDC guidance is causing some people to question the COVID-19 death rate. Now, epidemiologists are trying to separate fact from fiction so that misinformation doesn’t cloud this public health...2020-09-0426 min
PSN RADIOThe ZodWriter Show -7 - 28 - 2020 Jonita DavisJonita Davis joins The ZodWriter Show to discuss her experience as a panelist at JusticeCon. This is a fun and informative conversation. A lot of geeking out happens in this episode!
This episode is sponsored by: www.etsy.com/shop/ButterSoftMoisture?coupon=ZODS102020-07-291h 56
The Nerd QueensSnyder‘s Amazons Episode 9 Jonita DavisOn our special episode today it was Jonita Davis, who interviewed us. We talked about Zack Snyder’s Justice League announcement and the media reactions. The impact of Zack Snyder’s movies and Dany told us a little bit about what it feels like to ask “the mother of all our questions”.
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Nerd Queens Intro: imovie
Snyder’s Amazons Into: “Is she with you” + Wonder Woman Theme
Snyder’s Amazons Artwork: Ramesh de Silva
As always a big thank you to...2020-05-251h 25
The Nerd QueensTrinity Ep 1 Birds of Prey Discussion FT Jonita DavisWelcome to a first ever episode of our special segment called Trinity, where @ya_girlmeg and us discuss whatever is on our minds at the time. Today we focus on Birds of Prey movie and we asked our dear friend @JonitaLDavis to join us for our spoiler review of the movie.
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Nerd Queens Intro: imovie
Hosts: @TheNerdQueens, @ya_girlmeg
Special Guest: @JonitaLDavis
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2020-03-081h 27
Strange Fruit'You're Pretty, For A ______ Girl'We’ve all heard the childhood rhyme about sticks and stones breaking bones, but in reality the seemingly-innocuous words and phrases we use to describe one another can hurt. Words can affect on our sense of self-worth or subconsciously reflect the value we find (or don’t find) in others. This week writer and world traveler Renée Cherez Wedderburn points out how hearing phrases like, “you're so pretty for a dark-skin girl,” from other Black women causes unintentional harm. It's the topic of her essay “How the Language We Use Perpetuates Oppressive Systems.” Later in the show, writer Jonita Davis revisit...2019-12-2440 minStrange FruitYou Might Not Be Racist, But Are You Antiracist?Lots of folks may consider themselves to be “not racist” -- a sort of personal, private declaration -- but is that enough in these volatile political times? Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a leading scholar on race and discriminatory policy in America, says that the true goal is to be actively “antiracist.” Kendi is a New York Times bestselling author and the founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. He joins us this week to discuss his new book "How To Be An Antiracist," in which he analyzes law, history, ethics and science to contextualize his own jour...2019-11-2655 min
The Nerd QueensSnyder‘s Amazons Ep 5 A Conversation with Jonita DavisThe fifth episode of your favourite girl gang is here! For the first time we have a special guest. Jonita is a journalist, who was one of the first to give the movement good coverage. Today, we discussed Justice League, Joker, importance of Cyborg and also Superman. Join us and let us know your opinions in the comments bellow. And as always #ReleaseTheSnyderCut!
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Credits:
Nerd Queens Intro: imovie
Snyder’s Amazons Into: “Is she with you” + Wonder Woman Theme
Snyder’...2019-10-301h 40
Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods PodcastMoon Shadow American Gods 208Anya and Alan talk about Fake News, Metronomes, Retcons, and the meaning of snails. Can you use boot-contaminated blood in a potion? Anya lays out why this finale is just like a Buffy finale. We wrap up Season 2, thank all of you for listening, and speculate about what comes next.Buffering the Vampire Slayer just wrapped up Season 4 of the classic 90’s TV show.The War of the Worlds started as a novel by HG Wells and has been adapted many times in different media.Even Fox News had to drop their slogan of...2019-05-1200 min
Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods PodcastMail BagAnya and Alan run down Season 2 of American Gods by going through all the feedback that has come in. We talk about what we got right, what we got wrong, and how impossible Gaelic is for Alan.Follow Kait on Twitter and check out Sox and Monkey Presents, her podcast network.Follow @FarFlungHope5 and check out her podcasts @3SReginasFollow jean e on Twitter and check out the theatrical plays she has writtenFollow Queen Boo on TwitterFollow Kate on TwitterFollow Alan’s mom on Tw...2019-04-2800 min
Black Girl NerdsBGN #160 I Jason Mitchell and American GodsSegment 1: Actor Jason Mitchell stops by to make his second appearance on the BGNPodcast to chat about his latest film 'The Mustang'. Released by Focus Features on March 15th.
Hosted by: Cheryl Collins
Segment 2: Jonita Davis and Ricardo Hazell start their new show "Snowflake and the Cynic Ruin the Movies Podcast" and makes its premiere on this segment. The two rundown the first two episodes of the Starz series 'American Gods'.
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
Music by: Sammus and SkyBlew2019-03-251h 13
Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods PodcastGun SyndromeAnya and Alan talk about guns with Jonita Davis, from Black Girl Nerds. We discussed Episode 6 "A Murder of Gods" in light of recent school shootings. We talk about social bias against black students, the marketing syndrome of the NRA, and the feeling of power that comes from a gun.When Gun Owners Meet for the NRA Convention, Gun Injury Rates Decline by Julia Belluz for VoxA Chart of How Many School Shootings Since Sandy Hook by Chris Wilson for TimeWhite Male Privilege and Other Themes of Gun Culture by James...2019-01-0800 min
Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods PodcastFleshing Out LauraAnya and Alan discuss the adaptation of Laura Moon in the first season of American Gods. We look at her white privilege, the intentions of the show-runners, and how she measures up to the character in the novel. How American Gods Breathed New Life Into the Late Laura Moon by Kristy Puchko for CBR.comLaura Moon is American Gods' Cautionary Tale of American Apathy by Alicia Lutes for Nerdist.comEmily Steers is a media critic.American Gods has made Laura Moon one of its most compelling characters by Esther...2019-01-0800 min
Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods PodcastScience and the OlympicsOur first mailbag covers feedback from Ep. 2 and 3. In addition to answering your emails and tweets, we share several articles from smart people helping us to understand what American Gods is doing. How Story Woks #8 by Lani Diane Rich'Everything to know about the Zorya sisters' by Lauren Sarner from Inverse.com@jayellemo co-hosts a podcast about the FX show 'Legion' called Clockworks'American Gods bosses answer burning questions from episode 2' by Marc Snetiker from EW.comOrlando Jones interview with Joanna Robinson of Vanity Fair2019-01-0800 min
Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods PodcastThe Secret of Spoons American Gods 102We discuss the second episode 'The Secret of Spoon'. Anya and Alan debate progressive depictions of naked bodies, anachronistic arachnids, and how Gillian Anderson makes everything better. We loved this episode and are so excited for the rest of the season. Visit Eloquent Gushing and discover Mandi and Mathew.Lani's blogpost On Creators and Criticism.Disney's Fantasia: Night on Bald MountainStrange FruitVivienne and Jason's show Forkin' BullshirtDr. Jones is the host of Southern Fried ScholarAmerican Gods and the Realities of Race...2019-01-0800 min
Black Girl NerdsBGN #154 I It's All About 'Scrooged'A holiday podcast episode based on the 1988 film 'Scrooged' starring Bill Murray and an all-star cast. Jamie Broadnax, Jonita Davis, and Sezín Koehler. The Black Girl Nerds team geeks out over this Christmas classic and shares their connection with film and fan cast ideas for the future.
Music by: Put a Little Love in Your Heart (Instrumental) - The Professional
Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Al Green and Annie Lennox
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax2018-12-2157 min
Black Girl NerdsBGN #148 I TIFF 2018 and Fashion in 'Sorry To Bother You'Segment 1: Co-head and Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey chats about the impending event as well as what it takes to become a good film critic.
Interviewer: Jonita Davis
Segment 2: Costume designer Deirdra Govan gives a detailed discussion about what it takes to design costumes in film and the meaning behind Detroit's earrings in the film 'Sorry To Bother You'.
Interviewer: Tejah Wilson
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
Music by: Sammus and SkyBlew2018-08-2056 min
Black Girl NerdsBGN #145 I Behind The Jurassic World JunketManaging Editor Jonita Davis chats about her experience during the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom junket in Hawaii. Featured are also snippets from her interviews with Jeff Goldblum, JA Bayona, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax
Music by: Sammus and SkyBlew2018-06-2950 min
Podlander DrunkcastEpisode 53 - Outlander S3E12, "The Bakra"Hey, please read this note. Julie and I (Allison) screwed up. This is a funny episode, we think — god, we hope so — and we had not one but TWO amazing guests, and we got to talk about Lotte Verbeek a lot, so, win. But we were vaguely dissatisfied with the show's handling of slavery, and talked about it as such, wrapped the episode, and went home happy. Then we woke up the next morning, thought about it some more, and realized that yeah, we screwed up. The thing about white privilege is that it's based on t...2017-12-141h 53