Sara M Saleh is a writer, human rights lawyer, and the daughter of Palestinian, Lebanese and Egyptian migrants who grew up between Sydney & Sharjah. Her writing, mainly concerned with socio-political issues, has been published widely and showcased at festivals, exhibitions, and events around the world. Sara has tirelessly organised within her commu…

BGTT Family, this show is sure to keep you entertained. Kenan & LaShawn bring the heat while exploring the depths of Sevn in this funny, insightful and candid episode. Sevn gives one of his most personal interviews to date, referencing love for his craft, understanding that not all will accept him as an artist AND they even explore his love life! T…

Join us as we delve into the transformative power of art and activism, exploring how queer artists are reshaping narratives and driving forward critical conversations in today's socio-political landscape. Dr. Derrick Tennial shares his insights on the intersections of art, identity, and advocacy, shedding light on how creative expression can serve …

This was an exciting episode for Kenan... You can tell in how he "ovvverrr pronounced the brand's name! Dive into this episode with Tom Logan, CEO & Founder of Ebanman. Ebanman is a lifestyle brand and resource center dedicated to highlighting the sophistication of the Black and Brown LGBTQIA community. From Politics to Travel, Business & Arts & En…

In this captivating episode, join us for an exclusive interview with Phil Esteem, the visionary founder of the Esteem Awards in Chicago. As we delve into the world of black excellence and empowerment, Phil shares his inspiring journey and the incredible impact the Esteem Awards has had on the Black and Brown LGBTQIA community. Discover the stories …

BGTT, Let’s get ready for another amazing episode! As Kenan and Roger delve into the depths of their conversation, the essence of creativity and representation in the film industry shines brightly. Sharing insights and experiences, they bring to light the significance of showcasing diverse voices and perspectives, especially within the black LGBTQI…

LJ Ugarte's journey in the entertainment industry is a shining example of talent, resilience, and creativity. As the CEO of Firecreek Entertainment, he has not only made a mark as a producer, actor, songwriter, and filmmaker with winning multiple awards, but has also garnered recognition with an Emmy Award. In our captivating episode of Black Gay T…

‼️👉🏾S3 Ep4 “Cleansing while on the Rise” Corey left no stone unturned in the garden of transparency and shared tips and advice to aspiring industry seekers. Corey Knott’s passion for creating meaningful content shines through as he delves into his journey of founding HD Productions Network. With a warm and inviting demeanor, Kenan leads the convers…

BGTT Family, remember where you were when you read B-Boy Blues? Join Kenan with New York Times Best Selling Author, Novelist, Playwright & Producer, James Earl Hardy! Through in-depth and intimate conversations, James shares his personal journey, inspirations, and the unique experiences that have shaped his perspective as a black gay male writer. J…

In this captivating episode, your Host, Kenan dives into the fascinating world of social media Influencer, Activist and a new friend to the show - Armani Walton. The two focus in on the experiences and insights of what many deem a remarkable black & gay social media influencer. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation that explores …

It's time for a crossover special as we team up with The McYap & Fries Movie podcast to discuss what went on behind the scenes of local film Geng Kubur with not only cast members Mia Sara Shauki & Firdaus Sufiyan, but also its director Gavin Yap and his DOP, our very own Khairil M. Bahar. Make sure you check out Geng Kubur, streaming on Netflix rig…

The geeks have finally returned and there's no better way to begin again than by talking about the one show that brought us all together, Doctor Who. We head back into time and space with our brand new 15th Doctor and relive his new adventures, what worked and what didn't and everything that Disney has turned our favourite Time Lord into.If you enj…

بيت جوا بيت شعر و صوت: فرح شما موسيقى: لمى قاسم و راشيل غانم المكساج والماسترنج: منير ماهر Poetry & Voice of Farah Chamma Music by Lama Kassem & Rachelle Ghanem Mixing and Mastering by Mounir Maher Refer to the link below to watch the animation video of this poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07XgkmpED8M Happy Poetry Listening! Visit thepoetryho…

ها أنا أتعلم شعر و صوت: سمر عبد الجابر موسيقى: لمى قاسم و راشيل غانم ترجمة: مصطفى سالم المكساج والماسترنج: جواد شعبان Poetry & Voice of Samar Abdel Jaber Music by Lama Kassem & Rachelle Ghanem Translation by Mustafa Salem Mixing and Mastering by Jawad Chaaban Refer to the link below to watch the animation video of this poem: https://youtu.be/wIUx0u…

Faraz Ali is an Experiential Designer in the Public, Digital, and Poetic realms. Over the past decade, Faraz has been studying Urdu literature as a creative tradition and a sociocultural phenomenon. Faraz has collaborated at both local and international levels to foster critical understanding and practice of literature and theatre. In May 2018 he d…

Dewayne shares his powerful journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and advocacy. We find out what makes him/us all human from powerful sentiments shared and Dewayne’s experience navigating the intersections of his identity to challenging societal norms. Dewayne's insights are a testament to resilience and the power of embracing your authentic self…

Time to sheath your lightsaber and listen to this podcast folks! This episode I am joined by Justin Perez, a gameplay designer who is best known for his work on games with incredible combat such as Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning and the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order series. We discussed the current state of the games industry, him appearing in the book…

Family, grab some wine and get ready for a filling and inspirational conversation with a true trailblazer for our community in his own right. Kenan & Dorian bring you a living legend in the LGBTQIA Community. We have a Divine Date with Dale Guy Madison. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, is an award-winning educator, LGBTQ activist, playwright, a…

Kenan and Dorian got a surprise visit from Chris and Jim, the wine wizards & fabulous Hosts from Obsidian Wine Retreats in Cape Town, South Africa. The two wine gurus spilled the beans on all the juicy details of the retreat, from personal chefs to top-notch tours and the world-renowned South African hospitality. The chat quickly spiraled into a wi…

Get ready, fam! This episode of Tapping into Talent is about to blow your mind! BGTT sits down with the one and only Marck Angel: Artist, Producer, Songwriter, and Filmmaker extraordinaire. Get the inside scoop on Marck's recent Seraphim Tour, upcoming projects, and prepare to be enchanted by his wit, humility, and inspiring vibe. We're diving deep…

A brand new episode for all you great murder mystery loving detectives out there is here! This time I am joined by Andrejs Kļaviņš from Color Gray Games. Andrejs and his brother are the creators of the Case of the Golden Idol, one of the best indie games of recent memory. We discuss making the game, how to find the right difficulty for a puzzle gam…

It's time to celebrate and start the new year with a bang! On this episode, Kenan and Dorian reminisce about the year gone by and the moments that made their hearts sing. They chat about the power of saying no and setting boundaries while tackling the fear of being judged. And, of course, they spill the beans on their top picks for concerts and del…

"Essential Strategies for Effective Time Management" Join your hosts as they embark this sensitive subject. Of course there will be laughs and "aha" moments but you'll see the hosts giving a new level of transparency and you might even hear some "shots fired" between the hosts... All in fun! Take part and take note of some helpful tips discussed du…

"Surviving and Reclaiming your power in toxic relationships" In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the complex world of toxic relationships. Join us as we unmask the intricate dynamics that keep individuals trapped in toxic relationships. From emotional manipulation to gaslighting and control, we explore the various toxic behaviors that ca…

Rasha Alduwaisan is an oral historian and writer from Kuwait. Her poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in Willow Springs, Michigan Quarterly Review, The Common and Painted Bride Quarterly. She holds an MA in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University. In this episode we discuss how a poem is the story of an emotion, why we close ourselves up a…

نتعرّف على سمر وتشاركنا تجربتها الشعرية التي لا تخلو من القصص والتفرعات. تحدّثنا عن حالة الخلق، التي هي بحد ذاتها حالة من التأمل الواعي والتركيز على التفاصيل، وعن الشفاء من الصدمات عن طريق الكتابة والتعبير. نتساءل عن حال الشاعر الذي تدفعه الظروف إلى العمل في مكتب بارد لا يليق بشغفه، فينعكس ذلك على شعره الذي يكتبه خلسة ما بين اجتمعات العمل، أو في ال…

Dorian Paul Rogers is a performance poet, Hip Hop artist, educator, and events curator. He is the founder of Rooftop Rhythms, a monthly open mic which has gone on to become one of the biggest events of its kind in the UAE and surrounding region. In this episode, we question the role of the mediator in relation to that of the artist. We talk about D…

Nidal Morra is a multidisciplinary writer and artist. In this episode, we will be exploring this multidisciplinarity, from making salt crystals, acting, and film directing to screenwriting and writing “something that might be poetry.” Is poetry a result of paying attention to the tiny details of our day to day? According to Nidal, it is “unbounded …

Spit Poetry #7 الشاعرة و الكاتبة فرح شمّا فنحن نؤمن بأثر الفراشة مسرح في غزة ربما لذلك ريتا بلد Happy Poetry Listening!By Farah Chamma

Wael Al-Sayegh is an Emirati Poet and Martial Arts instructor born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the author of three poetry collections: “A Poet’s Oud” (2006), “I Often Wonder” (2007), and “There is an Elephant in the Majlis” (2011). In this conversation, we discover Wael’s relationship to writing and to martial arts and how these two art forms cam…

Spit Poetry #6 “Falafel Löffel” - Harry Baker “A Schoolgirl’s Crush at Thirty-Four” & “Smoke Song” - Danabelle Gutierrez “Where Are You Really From?” & “Beautiful” (a freestyle poem) - Carlos Andrés Gómez Happy Poetry Listening!By Harry Baker, Danabelle Gutierrez, Carlos Andrés Gómez

Carlos Andrés Gómez is a Colombian-American poet, speaker, actor and author of a wonderful poetry book titled “Hijito” & “Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood”. Carlos spills out the beans of his life as a poetry performer in New York, he talks about his relationship with his mother tongue, his early inspiration to poetry as well as a unique learning…

Spit Poetry #5 All the following pieces are performed by Hakeem Kemet Soul Type Love Coffin Sizes Happy Poetry Listening!By Hakeem Kemet

Farah Chamma is a Palestinian international writer & performer. She started performing at the age of 15 with a group of poets called the Poeticians. She gained a lot of attention on YouTube from two poetry videos performed by her in “كيف أؤمن” (How Must I Believe) and “الجنسيّة” (The Nationality). Listen to this conversation as we learn how Farah i…

Spit Poetry #4 Move On - Amina Lakehayli Words Not Heard - Lynn Saad Beats Like Bones on a Drum - Dana Dajani Happy Poetry Listening!By Amina Lakehayli, Lynn Saad, Dana Dajani

Yaz is a sensational rapper and poet! He has numerous rap songs published (“Outbreak” is my personal favorite and you can hear it at the end of the episode) and has performed in numerous Poetry Nights which you can check out on The Poetryhood YouTube channel. A humble and authentic guy with a great talent, I really enjoyed our conversation. You can…

Spit Poetry #3 If Only You Knew - Joecool Lorenzo Tongue Twisters - Malavika Suresh رفيقتي حبيبتي - Edi Clemens My Love As Art - Danabelle Gutierrez Happy Poetry Listening!By Joecool Lorenzo, Malavika Suresh, Edi Clemens, Danabelle Gutierrez

Spit Poetry #2 Lets Pretend This Happened - Dima Mikhayel Matta Insecure and For Me No To Me - Yaz The Way We Are Wound - Dana Dajani Happy Poetry Listening!By Dima Mikhayel Matta, Yaz, Dana Dajani

Namal is a traveler, advertising specialist, poetry writer and performer! A lovely conversation with a wonderful human, listen in and get to know Namal’s story and inspirational moments with poetry as well as some insightful tips from her experience. To experience more of Namal’s poetry check her out on Instagram @namalsiddiqui Happy Poetry Listeni…

Spit Poetry #1 Life is a Rush - Namal Siddiqui The Woman’s Blood - Deena Dadachanji دفن الوطن and Physics - Mohammad Rashid Happy Poetry Listening!By Namal Siddiqui, Deena Dadachanji, Mohammad Rashid

WELCOME TO THE POETRYHOOD PODCAST! In this recording I introduce the show and explain the different genres of episodes. Also, I briefly speak about my journey of how I started The Poetryhood and how I see it evolving. Happy Poetry Listening! Your host, JamilBy Jamil Adas

"Breaking stereotypes and embracing authenticity in the Black and Black Gay Communities" Kenan & Dorian bring to thought how we as individuals see masculinity. Do our expectations change based on environment or culture? Who determined the narrative of masculinity for black men? Join your hosts for another thought provoking and entertaining episode!…

Do you have limits on your friendships? Can your bestie be good friends with your partner...what about beyond you & your partner breaking up? Do you select your friends based on how they look? Join your hosts as they talk through some of the complexities of friendship. Can groups become messy when you bring someone new into the mix?…

Kenan and Dorian return to the table with "Let's get to talking..." for a new season, now with video!! The hosts talk on the slightly sensitive subject of Representation and more specifically with black gay male celebs. Have you noticed that you really don't see black male couples in the spotlight? Is there a reason that black gay men who've reache…

After being away for a few months, the geeks finally reunite online to celebrate 11 years of Geekiness! Join us in this little catch up as we discuss what we've all been up to, the current writers strike, a certain franchise that never dies and the pinnacle of Malaysian music.If you enjoy our content, please give us some love and support at⁠http://…

Let's get to talking has a Trans Takeover!!! Join in and listen to this 3 part Series Special with Jasmine, Skye and LaShawn as they describe who they are as Black Trans Women! The first episode in the series "Who We Are" gives you everything from program directors to Baptists and Teachers! The ladies want you to get your info straight from the sou…

Know what the "brown paper bag test" is...?During this episode, Kenan and Dorian describe colorism and share experiences. What does it mean if you're darker in other cultures/races? Are you not treated the same as someone who is lighter in complexion? The two share findings with colorism and policing, jail/prison sentences and give insight to what …

During this episode, Kenan and Dorian dive into talks around having straight friends. The two laugh and recall friendships throughout the years. Listen as the hosts give insight to the stresses the world can place on straight people who befriend a member of the lgbtqia community and gain insight on the impacts given from the black community toward …

It's another round for a random chat, but for good reason this time as we will be taking a short hiatus as Amelia jets off to South Korea for a little bit. So come join us as we have one last random conversation before she leaves where we delve into the worlds hatred for James Cordon, a bear high on cocaine, and the real uses for a corset. If you e…

During this episode, the Hosts talk about aging in the black gay community. The discussion visits dating, finding love, societal expectations - all with laughs along the way.By Kenan C.G./Dorian M.