Girlfriends, Insecure, Uncorked — what do they have in common? Executive Producer and Director Prentice Penny of course! Today, Prentice talks about his origins on Girlfriends, Insecure's Emmy noms, and the need for more Black writers.
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Nov 2021
Getting Insecure with Jay Ellis
For Colored Nerds is back! And to kick things off, Brittany and Eric sit down with actor Jay Ellis, who plays the most divisive character on Insecure — Lawrence. He told us all about his thoughts on Lawrence, what it’s meant to play such a controversial character, and what’s in s ... Show More
47m 48s
Aug 2022
How to be a working professional in Hollywood with Prentice Penny
Prentice Penny is a producer, writer, and director. He has worked on several of your favorite shows: Insecure, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Girlfriends, and much more. Prentice shares his early experiences of being a writer in Hollywood, how he became the showrunner of Insecure and launch ... Show More
40m 3s
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In Her Shoes: Taraji P. Henson
Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson talks to Lindsay about her illustrious career, including her roles in Hustle & Flow, EMPIRE and, most recently, The Color Purple. Plus, Henson talks about her fight for equal pay in the industry, her work in mental health advocac ... Show More
18m 54s
Mar 2022
The Oscars, Vanity Fair Party, John Mayer + Kiernan Shipka w/ Jenny Mollen
Joining the Deux U classroom this week is actress, podcaster and New York Times-best selling author, Jenny Mollen. We're discussing this week's hottest topics, including: The Oscars and Vanity Fair party A NYC Housewives cast update John Mayer + Kiernan Shipka Intel on a tweet ab ... Show More
55m 21s