Podcasts for the Culture

By Kanukai Chigamba & Graphics by Bruna BSA

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Nkei’s friend: Does Anyone listen to podcasts anymore?
Nkei: Kanukai DOES!, She stays sending me shit

Yup, that's ME y’all. 
Road Trip? Podcast, 
Shower? Podcast,
Catching Flights, Not Feelings (lies)? Podcasts,
Doing house chores, my friends think I never do domestic shit, other than “I am cleaning my room? Podcasts,
You get the picture…

You can never catch me being able to listen to an audiobook, but podcasts are where it’s at. I feel like my nosey ass be in the studio with the people. I am kiking, crying, standing on bidness, taking and receiving advice from Black people that look and sound like me. All the emotions, and the not-so-judgmental remarks because the cousins do not dare judge during Close Confessions with Candice Brathwaite and Coco Sarel. I try my best not to judge man, we are all not so perfect. 

The bromance between Fuhad and James on ShxtsNGigs got me needing all the Black men in my life checking how they express and receive love from their friends and family. “Bruuuvaaaa,” Just make money while you are unapologetically being yourself.

Anyway, I know you didn't come here to read about my personal life and experiences with these amazing people. My AUS fam and I came up with a list of #PodcastsForTheCulture. There are so many podcasts out there, so please if you don't see you and your friends on the list, we don't hate you, just send us your pod information. I will start listening.

Also, Spotify & Apple podcasts, y’all chill on the commercials, man. I really can’t be out here having y'all interrupting my time like that! Change your ways.

Let me find out if you've been listening to dope podcasts without putting us on. Let us know what pods got you in a chokehold in the comments below.

PODCAST INFORMATION

Baby, This is Keke Palmer | IG

Keke Palmer has questions for days, about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential. From pop culture to pop science. From the meaning of life to the meaning of W.A.P. From life in outer space to “Where the eff is Tom from MySpace?“ And everything in between. Because Baby, this is Keke Palmer, and she is here for All. Of. It. Each week, the multi-talented Keke is taking you on a journey down the rabbit hole on a topic that she cannot stop obsessing over. She’ll also get deep with special guests, trying to answer the questions that keep us up at night. We are getting INTO IT.

Black & Forth Podcast | IG

King Kandoro & Munashe Chirisa get together to talk about things that they know absolutely nothing about. It might get weird, or dangerously close to defamation, or terribly unsolicited but never boring.

Closet Confessions | IG

"Got something to confess sis...?

Good job because author and journalist, Candice Brathwaite, and actress and online personality, Coco Sarel, are inviting you into their closet of confession to drop their truths, and yours...We're talking bad behaviour, dodgy dates and controversial opinions you just can't hold in any longer. Come and confess to us, it's totally anonymous and there's nothing off limits. Send in your secrets here: https://forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7 .Oh, and don't forget - what's said in the closet, stays in the closet..."

Passing Through | IG

Nneka Julia shares revelations and wisdom collected through travel, conversation, and self-education.

ShxtsNGigs | IG

ShtsNGigs is a weekly podcast featuring best friends James and Fuhad. They try to give their full, unfiltered opinion on anything that comes to mind. It can be raw, it might be offensive but its always hilarious!

Tea with Tay | IG

Tea With Tay is a sweet gist type of show hosted by Taymesan. Every week he discusses societal issues and personal experience in a fun light-hearted and entertaining way. Sometimes with your favourite celebrities, and sometimes with guest with intriguing and exceptional stories, either way Taymesan gets the tea. Tea with Tay is your perfect podcast for sweet and entertaining but serious gist.

The Nod | IG

The Nod tells the stories of Black life that don't get told anywhere else, from an explanation of how purple drink became associated with Black culture to the story of how an interracial drag troupe traveled the nation in the 1940s. We celebrate the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to being Black -- in America, and around the world.

To My Sisters | IG

Join your online big sisters Courtney and Renee as they delve deeper into the realities of navigating adulthood, sisterhood and more. To My Sisters is the podcast you needed - promoting the holistic wellness, growth and development of a community of sisters across the globe

Small Doses with Amanda Seales | IG

Your favorite truth teller, comedian, Amanda Seales, is dropping gems with, “Small Doses,” a weekly podcast that brings you potent truths for everyday use.