Black History Month is almost upon us. It’s a time meant to celebrate Black culture, but as we’ve seen year after year, it’s also a time for racist trolls, tone-deaf brand campaigns, and corporate platitudes that amount to little change if any at all. It’s a lot to deal with, so I wanted to explore how Black creators are handling it all. Hear how Tyra Blizza ... Show More
Mar 10
Your Creativity Needs a Good Stretch—and Riz Ahmed Is Here to Help
When Riz Ahmed feels lost in his creative endeavors, he asks two questions: Does it stretch me? Does it stretch culture? Those questions have guided Ahmed to an Oscar- and Emmy-winning acting career (The Long Goodbye and The Night Of, respectively), a boundary-pushing music catal ... Show More
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Feb 3
Inside ‘Half His Age’: Jennette McCurdy on female rage, desire, and control
In 2022, Jennette McCurdy shook the culture with I’m Glad My Mom Died, a brutally honest memoir that spent more than 80 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 3 million copies, and is now being adapted as a series for Apple TV+. But more than anything, the bo ... Show More
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Dec 16
“Get greater later”: Hit-Boy on growth, boundaries, and building beyond music
Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy has shaped the sound of modern hip-hop—crafting timeless records for Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Nas, Kanye West, and more. But behind the hits is a deeper story about creative ownership, personal growth, and learning when to let go. Recorded live at Fast Comp ... Show More
34m 10s
Feb 2022
The One About Black History Month
This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét share their thoughts on Whoopi Goldberg getting suspended from The View, they reflect on how Black History Month was taught to them growing up, and they discuss the erasure of queerness throughout Black history. Tune in to learn about t ... Show More
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Aug 2022
Defining Blackness: How Systemic Racism Divides Black Communities - Beyond the Scenes
From the One Drop Rule to low essence media stereotypes, America continues to attempt to fit Blackness into a box. This has led to Black folks policing their own Blackness and divisions based on colorism and ethnic backgrounds. Daily Show writer Ashton Womack, and Yaba Blay, auth ... Show More
59m 54s
Feb 2024
Introducing: Black History, For Real
A 109 year old Black woman fights for reparations for her neighborhood that was burned to the ground when she was a child. The first woman on to the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List was a Black Panther. The richest person of all time, an African king, gave away so much gold that ... Show More
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