Inspiring Black people one episode at a time! This is the place to find your favorite Black people who are breaking down barriers and paving the way by always staying true to themselves and unapologetic at all times! Plus, tune in for reviews, interviews and more!
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Bay 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 unde…
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Jasmine 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.blackremo…
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Ebonie 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 cou…
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AmbitiousBoogie 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 …
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Multifaceted Creation with KalesDad
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KalesDad 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/kalesdad Blacspiration: http…
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Politics and Restorative Justice with Amira Young-Kingsawan
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Amira 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 VOICE…
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Immersing Ourselves in VR with ShawnCamGaming
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Shawn 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 be…
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On 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! Mikta…
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Adulting: Career Changes with Daphne Benford - Smith
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As 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 c…
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On 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 an…
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KC 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/…
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KandidlyKayla 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://kandidly…
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On this episode we are yapping about the Inside Gaming Report by Fandom. Plus, our favorite games!! Blacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspiration CallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/ Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next show! Support the showΑπό τον Callmeazia & Cortez Washington
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We 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/blacspiration CallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/ Ask Us Anything! We will discuss it on the next sh…
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JayaTheSensei 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 …
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Alex 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 an…
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On 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/jordanwilliamsgaming Our Site: https://linkt…
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Khalil Abdullah
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On 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 ove…
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New 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 be…
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The PSL Episode
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On 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 Blog https://callmeazia.com/blog CallMeAzia Twitch https://twitch.tv/callmeazia CallMeAzia Twitter http…
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On 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 ubgp https://otakunoir.com/ref/109 MissJourdy's Website https://missjourdy.com/ MissJourdy's Twitter https://twitter.com…
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This 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 fees Volition, the studio behind Saints Row & Red Faction, shuts down A terrible movie called Freaky Profiling Plus, we chat about some of the games we are currently playing and more! CallMeAzia …
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On 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 Twitter https://twitter.com/Gensuta Geneva's Website https://gensuta.github.io/ Skate and Date on I…
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On 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! TWITTER https://twitter.com/SigmaGears9 ESCAPIST MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS https://www.escapistmagazine.com/author/kc-nowsu/ TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv…
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On 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! TWITTER https://twitter.com/bggc_ TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/browngirlgamercode YOUTUBE https://rb.gy/6bb2m FACEBOOK https://www.faceboo…
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My mind is stuck in the "clouds"...... streaming
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Another week, another current events episode! On this week's episode Azia and Cortez discuss current events! CALLMEAZIA BLOG https://callmeazia.com/blog CALLMEAZIA TWITCH https://twitch.tv/callmeazia CALLMEAZIA TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@callmeazia CALLMEAZIA YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg --- Welcome to the Un…
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On 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 n…
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On 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!…
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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 BLOG https://callmeazia.com/blog CALLMEAZIA TWI…
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On 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 t…
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CallMeAzia has joined the battle!
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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 B…
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On 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…
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On 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 p…
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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 communiti…
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On 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 o…
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SEASON 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! TWITTER https://twitter.com/DOSSY24 TWITCH https://www.tw…
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On 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 a…
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On 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 …
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On 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 in…
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On 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! …
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On 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 an…
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On 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 se…
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On 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 …
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Jeffrey Rousseau
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On 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! TWITTER https://twitt…
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On 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…
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On 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! …
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On 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! TWITTER ht…
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On 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! TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/gishifps TWITTER https://twitter.com/GI…
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On 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 …
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On 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! TWITCH h…
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