Episodes
In the farewell episode, host Raquel Willis is joined by activist and writer L'lerrét Ailith for the final episode. They discuss Insecure, #NoConfederate, The Breakfast Club and Trump's Transgender Military Ban.
Published 08/01/17
Published 08/01/17
Host Raquel Willis and writer Candice Benbow discuss Jay-Z's 4:44, Blac Chyna vs. Rob Kardashian, Donald Trump Jr. 's ineptitude and Tyler the Creator's potential queerness.
Published 07/13/17
Host Raquel Willis chats with Aurielle Marie about Serena Williams' maternity pics, ESPN's Body Issue, Rihanna's love life, Kodak Black's misogynoir and whether Bruno Mars appropriates Black music.
Published 06/30/17
Host Raquel Willis discusses Amber Rose's sex positive feminism, No Justice No Pride and the Black Panther trailer. Later, she interviews Andrea Jenkins on her run for Minneapolis City Council and trans folks in politics.
Published 06/15/17
Host Raquel Willis discusses Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry's cultural appropriation, student walk-outs on political leaders and the best shut down of Nyansapo Black Feminist Festival in Paris. Later, Willis interviews photographer Mikael Owunna on African LGBTQ representation.
Published 06/01/17
Host Raquel Willis is joined by Elle Hearns to discuss writer and feminist Chimamanda Adichie's comments about transgender women and to explore the ways trans women are resisting in the Age of Trump.
Published 03/24/17
Host ChE is joined by activist India Harville to discuss finding freedom in disability justice.
Published 03/24/17
On the newest BGD podcast, host Raquel Willis and guest Blair Imani discuss Get Out, International Women's Day and Emma Watson vs. Beyoncé.
Published 03/11/17
This week, host Raquel Willis talks The Grammys, Adele and Beyoncé, The Superbowl and Elizabeth Warren with guest Nnennaya Amuchie.
Published 02/16/17
In episode six, CarmenLeah is joined by her wife, award-winning writer and BGD creator Mia McKenzie, to share their lessons in love. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.
Published 02/14/17
Host Raquel Willis and guest Renee Bracey Sherman unpack the Women's March, Emmett Till's accuser and Trump's SCOTUS Pick.
Published 02/02/17
In our first episode of 2017, host Raquel Willis and guest Jamie Necbitt Golden of Hood Feminism discuss Trump attacking John Lewis, Steve Harvey hating on Asian Men, the Black Church unlearning homophobia and celebrate Trap Music.
Published 01/20/17
In episode five, CL and ChE discuss achieving our visions and goals in the new year, and beyond, while dealing with anxiety and depression. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.
Published 01/05/17
Before we leave 2016 behind for good, let's breakdown of the good, the bad and the hot mess we witnessed this year. Guests Cate Young and April reign join host Raquel Willis.
Published 12/29/16
This week we discuss Russia hacking our election, the Charlamagne and Tomi Lahren situation and Kanye meeting with Trump!
Published 12/15/16
In episode four, CL and ChE talk about how marginalized people can move from a place of fear to a place of action in Trump's America. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.
Published 12/08/16
Stop crying for a little while and listen the newest BGD Podcast. Or just listen while you cry. Either way. Host Raquel Willis and guest Shay Akil McLean have lots to say about the election of Donald Trump.
Published 11/16/16
In episode three, Day of the Dead inspires CL and ChE to talk grieving and celebrating the people and things we've lost with rituals. Special guest Dr. Cynthia Ramirez joins the podcast to share the history and practices of Dia de Los Muertos. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of...
Published 11/02/16
Hey, look what we have here! Another episode of the BGD podcast! Grab some snacks and listen in to our host, Raquel, discuss Trump, Nate Parker, and the underlying issues that tie them together with our guest, Jack Qu'emi!
Published 10/24/16
Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. In episode two, CL and ChE discuss issues of cultural appropriation that come up for people of color using healing practices not from their own lineages. Special guest Fatimah Asghar.
Published 10/19/16
Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. In episode one, CL and ChE discuss connecting with ancestors as a practice of healing.
Published 10/06/16
You know what it’s time for? A new episode of the BGD podcast! Join our host, Raquel Willis, as she and actress, writer and filmmaker Rain Valdez talk about the show Transparent, the reality TV show Strut, and trans women’s stories!
Published 09/29/16
We're back with a brand new episode of the BGD Podcast! Join our new host, Raquel Willis, as she and guest Cate Young discuss Colin Kaepernick's protest, Chris Brown's latest run-in with the law, and Black celebs who have said the dreaded "all lives matter" —play along and see if you can guess who said what!
Published 09/09/16
Is all mainstream media bad and racist? On this episode, amazing Black trans activist and writer Raquel Willis (@raquelwillis_) joins Chanelle Adams (@nellienooks) for a much-needed conversation about anti-Blackness in mainstream media. They discuss the ridiculous ways the media responded to Harambe's death and the serious anti-Blackness in a recent Chinese detergent commercial. But it's not all bad! Together, they discuss the powerful scenes in Roots, the new miniseries, and the positive...
Published 06/06/16