Amplifying Black Podcasts, The Podcast Pull-up, Network AD swaps, & Creator Development Opportunities - This week in May

Weekly Industry News and Updates About Black Podcast Creatives & Professionals

May 4 • Black Podcasters Association™

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Building of Black Effect's Podcast Festival w/ Dollie S. Bishop

The president of Black Effect, Dollie S. Bishop sits down with Walter Gainer II to share what goes into the festival experience and the future of…

May 4 • Walter N Gainer II

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April 2026

The Gritty Nurse Podcast: Unfiltered Truths from the Frontlines of Healthcare

Challenging silence, exposing systemic issues, and centering the voices healthcare systems often ignore.

Apr 5 • Sherley @BlackCanadianCreators

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February 2026

Sending Good Vibes for the Ambies!

The Ambies presented by The Podcast Academy are tonight did you know some BPA members are nominated?!

Feb 23 • Adell Coleman

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Become a BlkPod Reviewer

If you love Black podcasts and you can write, it’s your time to shine!

Feb 20 • Black Podcasters Association™

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December 2025

Growing Through It: Ryan Rosery on Healing, Community, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

Real conversations about healing, growth, and becoming who you’re meant to be

Dec 28, 2025 • Sherley @BlackCanadianCreators

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Feature Friday: Ermias Hagos

Feature Friday with Adell Coleman introduces you to the Black professionals and creators behind the podcasts you love.

Dec 12, 2025 • Adell Coleman

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HireMe! Meet Maurice Cherry

A podcast consultant with 20+ years experience producing and scaling shows from concept to sustainability, including a Smithsonian-archived podcast.

Dec 12, 2025 • Walter N Gainer II

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Feature Friday: Olajumoke Fatoki

Highlighting our people in podcasting!

Dec 5, 2025 • Adell Coleman

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HireMe! Meet Tony Onwuchekwa (aka Tony Doe)

An Audio Content Strategist & Media Consultant with over two decades of experience and has led broadcast to podcast initiatives across the continent of…

Dec 4, 2025 • Walter N Gainer II

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November 2025

Feature Friday: K. "Kay" Wilkes

Highlighting our people in podcasting!

Nov 21, 2025 • Adell Coleman

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HireMe! Meet Tamika Cody

A Multiplatform Journalist, Podcast Producer, Host and USC alumn known for her investigative journalism across political & financial news

Nov 17, 2025 • Walter N Gainer II

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