Black culture has repeatedly been taken and commodified, but is there a way to appreciate and not appropriate?
May 2021
Don’t Smash The Homie, a Finale
hey’ve laughed, they’ve cried, they’ve sang out of tune. After podcasting through the pandemic, Obama’s Other Daughters delivers a very special season finale dedicated to the listeners! Maame-Yaa, Ashley, Shakira, and Yazmin have a host of opinions as they offer four lucky listen ... Show More
30m 25s
Apr 2021
The African Diaspora w/ Dr. Greg Carr
This week OOD speaks with renowned scholar of Africana studies, Dr. Greg Carr. In electrifying prose, Dr. Carr breaks down Pan-Africanism and the African Diaspora, and lays out a vision for a more Afro-centric future. The girls share their feelings towards their own African herit ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2019
"Dark Gay Culture" (w/ Ruby McCollister)
<p>Ruby McCollister joins Bowen and special guest Katrina Rogers to discuss post humanism, straight and gay culture, water signs, the Starship enterprise, camp, and so much more!</p><p>---</p><p>MERCH! MERCH! GET YOUR LAS CULTURISTAS MERCH!</p><p><a href="https://www.teepublic.co ... Show More
1h 27m
Jun 2020
Black Lives Matter and Anti-Racism
This episode was made to demonstrate the importance of listening to a voice that has been suppressed for far too long. We hope that through our open conversation we can encourage open ears, minds, and hearts, and ultimately work toward achieving a long-lost sense of empathy. Only ... Show More
58m 26s
Aug 2017
“The Healin’ Titty” (w/ Michelle Buteau)
God have MERCY, this ep is TOO good!! Living legend Michelle Buteau descends upon Las Culturistas Tower to talk Taylor, Gaga, and Bowen’s vicious illness. Rule Number 98 of Culture: "Madonna In Evita...Okaayy." Now honey, you MUST rate 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and you MUST write ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2021
"Who's At Village?!" (w/ Kate Berlant)
Matt and Bow get raw and real about their physical and mental health (mama, as they say in hospitals, "scalpel!") before launching into an episode truly for the ages with the one, the only, Kate Berlant! Often imitated but NEVER duplicated, this genuine hero and co-host (alongsid ... Show More
1h 33m
May 2021
Let’s Play The Blame Game with Delena Zimmerman, LMFT
Culturally, quickly establishing who is at fault is our default response. But what does it really mean to hold ourselves and our partners accountable? Licensed marriage and Family Therapist, Delena Zimmerman is here to help the Ellises figure out who is really to blame. Dead Ass. ... Show More
1h 20m