For Colored Nerds podcast

For Colored Nerds

Each week, BFFs and cultural critics Brittany and Eric deconstruct the nerdier side of pop culture. Joined by a rotating cast of artists, thinkers, and innovators, For Colored Nerds peels back the layers of Black culture we rarely discuss in mixed company.

Each week, BFFs and cultural critics Brittany and Eric deconstruct the nerdier side of pop culture. Joined by a rotating cast of artists, thinkers, and innovators, For Colored Nerds peels back the layers of Black culture we rarely discuss in mixed company.

 

#124

Vibe Check’s Thoughts on That NYTimes Popeyes Love Story

If you’ve been listening to our last few episodes, you’ll know we’ve had the hosts of Vibe... more

15 Nov 2022

09 MINS

09:20

15 Nov 2022


#123

Stacey Abrams is Running Against History

This week, we're passing the mic to our very own Brittany Luse. As you all know, Brittany ... more

08 Nov 2022

22 MINS

22:52

08 Nov 2022


#122

RANKED: Series Finales

For the final episode of For Colored Nerds, Brittany and Eric rank the best series finales... more

01 Nov 2022

47 MINS

47:53

01 Nov 2022


#121

Will Smith, The Slap, and the Death of Celebrity with Aisha Harris

In this penultimate episode of For Colored Nerds, Brittany, Eric, and host of NPR's Pop Cu... more

25 Oct 2022

59 MINS

59:20

25 Oct 2022


#120

We're in Our Black Female Antihero Era

Tony Soprano. Walter White. Don Draper. Stringer Bell. Throughout the years, viewers have ... more

18 Oct 2022

52 MINS

52:18

18 Oct 2022


#119

Living in a Post-Roe America with Khiara Bridges

On June 24th, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, Americans have m... more

11 Oct 2022

39 MINS

39:00

11 Oct 2022


#118

Vibe Check with Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, & Zach Stafford

This week, Brittany and Eric are joined by the hosts of Vibe Check - Sam Sanders, Saeed Jo... more

04 Oct 2022

43 MINS

43:03

04 Oct 2022


#117

The Problem with Fast Fashion with Aja Barber

Writer, stylist, and consultant Aja Barber joins the show to give the lowdown on fast fash... more

27 Sep 2022

39 MINS

39:27

27 Sep 2022


#116

Reality With the King with Carlos King

Reality TV juggernaut Carlos King joins the show to talk all things reality TV. From spear... more

20 Sep 2022

47 MINS

47:41

20 Sep 2022


#115

All Good Things...

Brittany AND Eric (!!!) are back with two big announcements for the show.

13 Sep 2022

34 MINS

34:44

13 Sep 2022


#114

The Memeification of Domestic Violence with Beverly Gooden

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about domestic violence/IPV.   This wee... more

06 Sep 2022

39 MINS

39:55

06 Sep 2022


#113

Welcome to Provincetown with Qya Cristal

Every year tourists flock to visit Provincetown (aka P-Town), Massachusetts, a beach town ... more

30 Aug 2022

41 MINS

41:41

30 Aug 2022


#112

Code Switch with Gene Demby & B.A. Parker

Today on the show, Brittany's talking all things race with NPR’s Code Switch host Gene Dem... more

23 Aug 2022

39 MINS

39:50

23 Aug 2022


#111

Trials and Triumphs with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins

For Colored Nerds is back this week with actress, host, and fellow bison, Ashley Blaine Fe... more

16 Aug 2022

36 MINS

36:38

16 Aug 2022


#110

Beyonce's Best Songs: RANKED with Sylvia Obell

Beyoncé is coming. To properly prepare for the arrival of her 7th studio album Renaissance... more

26 Jul 2022

38 MINS

38:00

26 Jul 2022


#109

Facing Life with Pendarvis Harshaw and Brandon Tauszik

This week, Eric interviews journalist Pendarvis Harshaw and filmmaker Brandon Tauszik abou... more

19 Jul 2022

31 MINS

31:16

19 Jul 2022


#108

There Are No Girls On the Internet with Bridget Todd

Bridget Todd, host of There Are No Girls on The Internet, joins the show this week to talk... more

12 Jul 2022

39 MINS

39:28

12 Jul 2022


#107

Boys Come First with Aaron Foley

This week, journalist and author Aaron Foley joins the show to talk about his debut novel,... more

05 Jul 2022

40 MINS

40:44

05 Jul 2022


#106

On Lil Nas X, Isaiah Rashad, & Rothaniel with Tirhakah Love

After our episode with Tirhakah Love on Kendrick Lamar's latest album, Brittany and Eric r... more

28 Jun 2022

47 MINS

47:12

28 Jun 2022


#105

The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans with Melissa Beck

This week, Brittany and Eric return to the show that started it all: The Real World. As lo... more

21 Jun 2022

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:37

21 Jun 2022


#104

Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers Review with Tirhakah Love

Brittany and Eric are comin' for your top five. After weeks of buzz, questions, conspiraci... more

14 Jun 2022

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:34

14 Jun 2022


#103

Red Lip Theology with Candice Marie Benbow

This week, Brittany and Eric chat with theologian, writer, and author Candice Marie Benbow... more

07 Jun 2022

45 MINS

45:41

07 Jun 2022


#102

Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations with Nicole Taylor

This week, Brittany chatted with Nicole A. Taylor, writer, master home chef, producer, and... more

31 May 2022

40 MINS

40:49

31 May 2022


#101

Let’s Get Critical with Angelica Jade Bastien

Have you ever felt bad for critiquing a Black film for fear of "no more being made"? Feeli... more

24 May 2022

49 MINS

49:56

24 May 2022