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Plenty of podcasts are making headlines today, but none of them can compare to the impact that shows on the Black Effect Podcast Network have left on the culture.
Since its inception in 2020, Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartRadio's booming platform has uplifted numerous hit podcasts from the 85 South Show to Reasonably Shady. The Breakfast Club co-host recruited several celebrities, including Michelle Williams, Jess Hilarious, Lil Duval, N.O.R.E., Michael Blackson and others, to feature their popular series on the prominent network. The network has also launched new podcasts within the past year like The Latest With Loren LoRosa.
Most of these shows have been a major part of the Black Effect Podcast Festival. The third annual festival is returning to Pullman Yards in Atlanta on Saturday, April 26. Hosts Mandii B and WeezyWTF of Decisions, Decisions will lead the day-long event featuring live podcast tapings and riveting panel discussions about the podcasting industry. Tickets for the festival are sale now.
The lineup for the festival includes Funky Friday with Cam Newton, Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts, Good Moms Bad Choices, R&B Money, Naked Sports with Cari Champion and The Trap Nerds Podcast. Scroll below to find out more about the podcasts that will take the stage before the festival kicks off next weekend.
Out of Context with Charlamagne Tha God
Out of Context is Charlamagne Tha God's latest series on the Black Effect Podcast Network. The series allows him to sit down with some of the biggest celebrities in music, film, literature and more as he picks their brains about interesting topics. Within the past few months alone, his conversations with LL COOL J, GloRilla, Big Sean, Kevin Hart and Lil Baby have garnered hundreds of thousands of views and sparked even more discussions about the topics they covered.
Funky Friday with Cam Newton
Funky Friday with Cam Newton is a light-hearted series hosted by NFL Superstar Cam Newton. On each episode, Cam facilitates a dialogue ranging from lifestyle talk, relationships and workplace habits, to the latest in pop culture and entertainment news. He invites celebrities like Trina, Ralo, Killer Mike and more to share stories about their successful careers, the hardships they've endured and more. In his most recent episode, Cam sat down with Grammy award-winning singer Muni Long to talk about her latest accomplishments, working with Mariah Carey and other hot topics.
Decisions, Decisions with Mandii B and WeezyWTF
Welcome to Decisions, Decisions — the podcast where boundaries are pushed, and conversations get candid! Join your favorite hosts, Mandii B and WeezyWTF, as they dive deep into the world of non-traditional relationships and explore the often-taboo topics surrounding dating, sex, and love. Every Monday, Mandii and Weezy invite you to unlearn the outdated narratives dictated by traditional patriarchal norms. With a blend of humor, vulnerability, and authenticity, they share their personal journeys navigating their 30s, tackling the complexities of modern relationships, and engaging in thought-provoking discussions that challenge societal expectations. From groundbreaking interviews with diverse guests to relatable stories that resonate with your experiences, Decisions, Decisions is your go-to source for open dialogue about what it truly means to love and connect in today's world. Get ready to reshape your understanding of relationships and embrace the freedom of authentic connections.
Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts
In a world of mixed messages, the Woman Evolve Podcast is blending faith with contemporary culture and keeping it all the way real! Host Sarah Jakes Roberts and her guests revolutionize the airwaves with their down-to-earth conversations that edify every aspect of a powerful woman. Her show has a distinct way of defying boundaries and reaching those who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present, and unequivocally evolve. She's had plenty of special guests on the show including T.D. Jakes, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and more.
R&B Money
The R&B Money podcast is hosted by the legendary Grammy Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer Tank and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine. This podcast is for super-dedicated R&B fans who are obsessed with everyone from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artists and executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling storytelling and a place of discovery for the fans. Earlier this month, the guys had Christina Milian pull up to talk about her iconic discography and share stories about her come-up in the music industry. They had also had Jermaine Dupri come through for a special two-part episode, in which they break down everything from the beginning of his lengthy career to his next moves.
Naked Sports with Cari Champion
Naked Sports lives at the intersection of sports, politics, and culture. It's a niche groundbreaking interview-based show that dives deep into the lives of the game-changers who have helped shape our world. Host Cari Champion, who is a trailblazing broadcast journalist and television personality, explores how sports are interwoven not only into their personal lives; but the role they play in the global experience. In each episode, Cari Champion sits down with, a diverse array of athletes, politicians, and cultural innovators who have left an indelible mark on their fields. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, the show reveals the raw and vulnerable sides of their journeys—peeling back the layers to explore the defining moments, personal struggles, and transformative experiences that live at the intersection of sports, culture, and politics. Naked Sports begins with a six-part docu-series, The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese, in which Cari questions how this “rivalry” started. Does the necessity for success depend on a foil? In a time of divisiveness, are sports—more specifically the WNBA—a reflection of our country? Or will the greatness of two supernovas unite this country and heal race relations? Cari Champion's guests provide diverse perspectives as she examines how sports play a crucial role in nearly every aspect of life.
Good Moms Bad Choices
If Oprah and Howard Stern had a baby, it would be Good Moms Bad Choices. Hosts Erica and Milah are two uncensored sex and cannabis-positive parents who are redefining what modern motherhood looks like. Warning, this is not your everyday mommy Podcast! This audio diary is not only for parents but women who feel alone in their good and bad choices. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be inspired. Fellas, you’re invited too! Past guests include Sahara Rose, Phor and Pardison Fontaine. The rapper-songwriter opens up about his days as a substitute teacher, why he thinks marriage has lost its merit, his idea of "the perfect date" and more hot topics. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
Trap Nerds
Hosts Dre, Eli, Tony, and Exavier as they discuss all things, comic book, Anime, gaming, science fiction, sports, and current events. You'll get a kick out of their side conversations and hilarious off-topic discussions no matter where you're tuning from. They are an unfiltered group that will debate, argue, laugh, make fun of themselves and each other while talking about everything in Black nerd culture. The crew represents Blerds everywhere so tune in and Nerd out with them!