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Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast"Black and CULTivated" Podcast Trailer Review with LaNisa FrederickOn this episode, we explore the trailer for Black and CULTivated, hosted by LaNisa Renee Frederick.About the featured trailer's show: In the comedy podcast “Black and CULTivated," actor/ writer LaNisa Renee Frederick interviews former Black and Brown cult members like herself as they spill the tea and kiki over surviving #cultlife.About TPP:Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast wants to help you discover new podcasts. We share trailers for podcasts of shows that have been long-running, never made it out of pre-production, we...2025-07-0210 min
Black and CULTivatedOur CULT was fun!As we wrap Season 1 of Black and CULTivated, I sit down with two of my childhood friends Jen and Genise — whom I grew up with in the Worldwide Church of God. 👀✨In this episode, you’ll hear a little more about my story and how the three of us slowly realized… yeah, we were 1000% raised in a cult. 😅 It’s a straight up kiki — full of laughs and those “wait, did that really happen?!” moments.This episode truly captures what Black and Cultivated is all about: telling the stories of Black and Brown cult survivors with humor, heart, and...2025-05-261h 05Black and CULTivatedTouchdowns and TithesWe’re making up for lost time and blessing your feed with TWO episodes today! 🎉In this one, I sit down with Hersal Pickett — a former member of my old church (but not my congregation) — who opens up about his time in the doomsday cult, the Worldwide Church of God. Like Pam in the last episode, Hersal caught on early that something wasn’t adding up.Hersal is a UNC Chapel Hill basketball superfan 🏀, a proud husband and dad, a badass cancer survivor (say it with me: #fuckcancer), and quite...2025-05-1940 minBlack and CULTivatedWorldwide CULT of God?Only 3 more episodes left in Season 1 of Black and CULTivated.And the final eps are diving headfirst into my own cult, The Worldwide Church of God. ⛪️🚩First up, Ms. Pam Redd, a brilliant educator and musician who attended WWCG from age 5 to adulthood.And chile, the stories she drops… 😳🔥 From meeting the church's leader Herbert W Armstrong and listening first hand to his racist ass sermons, to being disfellowshipped, — Pam does 👏🏾 not 👏🏾 hold 👏🏾 back. I’m so honored that she can use this platform to tell her story. 🖤👉🏾 Link in bio to subscribe and catch all the final episod...2025-05-1956 minBlack and CULTivatedAnnouncement! 5/10/25Hey fam,Just a heads up we are skipping a week so there will be no new episode on 5/11/25. There's only a few more episodes left in Season 1 of Black and CULTivated; we want to take the week to make sure all is good as the next episodes are about my cult!!So take the time to catch up, relisten to episodes, share, watch on YouTube and we'll be back on 5/ 19/25.I appreciate you all. Send us a textThank you for listening. Watch t...2025-05-1000 minBlack and CULTivatedCult Hopping?!! Cult Survivor turned Religious Trauma Coach Nikki GWTF is #culthopping ?! Well, find out as we talk to our girl, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, and cult expert Nikki G. After having been in several cults herself, Nikki took a step back, did the work, and wanted to be a voice as a Black woman in the often white dominated cult recovery community. So she is now making waves helping survivors recover and thrive after Narcissistic Abuse, Religious Trauma/Spiritual Abuse & Cult involvement/High Demand Groups. (If you need sis, her info is below.)We gonna have to a have Part 2 with Nikki because th...2025-05-0541 minBlack and CULTivatedExorcisms, Holy Oil, Love Bombing Oh MY!This week, I'm talking to the QUEEN of taking down cults herself, our sis from across the pond: Rachael Reign.Rachael was in the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (aka UCKG) for 7 years, recruited at just age 13. After breaking free, sis made it her mission to speak out against the injustices of this shady cult that goes by many names, by establishing Surviving Universal UK. https://www.instagram.com/survivinguniversaluk/?hl=enHer work caught the eye of a BBC journalist and in 2023 a documentary aired exposing the UCKG cult. https://arc...2025-04-281h 07Black and CULTivatedWhat is a CULT?!Dr. Kamasi Hill is Black but NOT CULTivated. Dr. Hill was never part of a cult BUT he is a dope ass historian, theologian with a focus on African American religious history and award winning teacher. Plus, he is an amazing filmmaker (https://drkamasihill.com). In this episode, we give some context and discussion around how we define cult, especially from a Black folk/ Black church perspective. Send us a textThank you for listening. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackandcultivated I...2025-04-2153 minBlack and CULTivatedI Didn't Know It Was A Cult!This week, Black and CULTivated welcomes another bad ass, my lovely Filipina sister Giovannie Espiritu. Giovannie is an actor, activist, writer, and director who shares her experience of being in a biblical doomsday cult that was part of the “Home Church Movement.” Through her story and her work as an artist, she aims to "break hearts wide open and create more moments of joy," showcasing her resilience and determination to overcome challenges. And that, is so damn beautiful.Send us a textThank you for listening. Wat...2025-04-141h 06
The Cult Next DoorEp.59: "Boring-Ass Racist White Church"Leave us a voice message here!In Ep. 59: "Boring-Ass Racist White Church," we’re joined by actor, writer, and podcast host LaNisa Renee Frederick for a bold and unfiltered conversation about her upbringing in the Worldwide Church of God—a high-control religious movement masquerading as Christianity. LaNisa shares what it was like growing up in what she unapologetically calls a “boring-ass racist white church,” and how those experiences shaped her identity, her faith, and her voice as a creator. We also talk about her latest project, Black & CULTivated—a podcast centering the stories of Black and Brown cult...2025-04-091h 22Black and CULTivatedI'm Betting On Me - Katurah Topps PART 2In Part 1, we met badass Katurah Topps, a civil rights attorney, resilient fighter, and cult survivor. In Part 2 we will follow her escape from the House of Yahweh, her reintroduction to the world, and the obstacles faced post-cult. Send us a textThank you for listening. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackandcultivated If you or someone you know has been affected by cult involvement and is seeking help, the following resources are available: Surviving Universal UK ...2025-04-0754 minBlack and CULTivatedI'm Betting On Me - Katurah Topps PART 1Katurah Topps is a resilient fighter and survivor. As a civil rights attorney from St. Louis, Missouri, now based in New York, Katurah is a true badass who fights against racially discriminatory systems at all levels. You may also know her from Survivor 45 where she was strategic and relentless #AF In part one of her story we'll learn about her journey in the dangerous cult House of Yahweh which took her and her family to Abeline Texas at just 9 years old. Part 2 will be released April 7th, 2025Send us...2025-03-3155 minBlack and CULTivatedMy Cult Has Snacks - Yvette LovstadIn the debut episode of Black and CULTivated, meet the multi-talented Yvette Lovstad. Yvette joined and survived on just one but two cults - Scientology and One Taste. Yvette is a stand-up comedian, actor, and karaoke star. From her days as a guest VJ at MTV to her performances at renowned comedy clubs like Flappers, NY Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and The Comedy Store, Yvette Lovstad's comedic timing is unmatched. She's a brand of laughter! Tune in and learn Yvette's journey from borrowing money for expensive courses to "improve her life" to learning that "no is a...2025-03-3152 minBlack and CULTivatedIntroducing: Black and CULTivatedIntroducing Black and CULTivated: The Groundbreaking Comedy Podcast Exploring the Stories of Black Cult Survivors premieres March 31, 2025. This limited-series weekly show delves into the experiences of Black and Brown individuals who have been part of or raised in cults, providing a platform for their stories to be heard and challenging stereotypes surrounding cult involvement within the Black community.Hosted by actor/writer LaNisa Frederick, who was raised in a doomsday cult, Black and CULTivated aims to humanize the experiences of Black cult survivors through candid conversations, captivating g...2025-03-1601 min
The BraveMaker Podcast234: LaNisa Frederick is truly HASHTAG BOOKEDLaNisa Renee Frederick is an award-winning actor, writer, content creator & voiceover artist based in Los Angeles.
https://www.instagram.com/lanisafrederick/
The comedic powerhouse has exploded on the screen playing opposite Adam Samberg in BROOKLYN 99, YOUNG SHELDON, THE GOLDBERGS, and in the Emmy award-winning A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW.
Frederick honed her craft in Chicago, working and training at The Second City Chicago, performing on stages across the country including, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, and Woolly Mammoth. She has also worked on stages in Europe and Southeast Asia receiving international acclaim.
LaNisa i...2024-05-2444 min
Creator's Cafe1. LaNisa Renee Frederick - Taking Up Space and Learning Who You AreCreator's Cafe with Jessica Payne of Kika LabsEpisode 1: LaNisa Renee Frederick - Taking Up Space and Learning Who You Are Actor/ Writer/ Content Creator/ Voiceover Artist and coachIn this episode, LaNisa Renee Frederick embraces her comedic rise through Hashtag Booked, TV, Film, and voiceover. She encourages us all to step out of our comfort zones to create a career we are excited about. Work with Jessica: On-Camera CoachingCreate on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more he...2023-10-0359 min
What's My Frame9. #HashtagBooked - Danielle Pinnock and LaNisa Renee FrederickToday on What's My Frame? I'm chatting with Danielle Pinnock and LaNisa Renee Frederick the comedic powerhouse duo behind #HashtagBooked. Danielle currently stars on the CBS hit YOUNG SHELDON, you might also know Danielle from GET SHORTY, THIS IS US or SCANDAL.
In addition to her successful television career, Danielle is an accomplished stage actor. Her award winning one woman show BODY/COURAGE is a hilarious yet poignant exploration of body image, based on over 300 interviews conducted internationally by Danielle.
LaNisa has starred on shows like THE GOLDBERGS, YOUNG SHELDON and BROOKLYN 99 opposite Andy Sandberg. LaNis...2020-06-0844 min
The Hollywood Bound Actor Podcast with Christine Horn: Mindset | Acting | Marketing | Auditioning#56: How to Break Into Voice Overs with LaNisa Renee FrederickIf you’ve ever wondered how YOU can break into voice overs then this episode is for you. Starting a voice over career can be tricky but in this video, LaNisa Renee Frederick, 1/2 of Hashtag Booked, sheds light on how to become a voice over actor. She has so much experience in video games and commercials. She was truly very generous during this LIVE interview. Check out her links below if you want to connect or coach with her. Enjoy! #howtobreakintovoiceovers #actorsdailybread #hashtagbooked
Connect with LaNisa here:
www.about.me/volanisa
https://ww...2020-05-2056 min