Go Black Boy Go

Go Black Boy Go

“Go Black Boy Go” is a podcast where I share personal reflections on Black queer identity & Black masculinity. Join me, Jalen Thompson, as I navigate raw, intimate, & hilarious conversations with friends, family, artists, & intellectuals about Black & queer culture, life, & history. New episodes every Saturday.

Episodes

May 23, 2022 29 mins

ratchet minimalism: https://youtu.be/SCPKTiHt7uI


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April 2, 2022 31 mins

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March 12, 2022 26 mins

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March 5, 2022 41 mins

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"The Slave Mistress": https://www.instagram.com/p/CCw_k3xh80p/?utm_medium=copy_link

"Oblivious": https://www.instagram.com/p/CCXKizTBf2P/?utm_medium=copy_link

"We thought we has such problems. How were we to know we were happy?": https://www.instagram.com/p/B9W8qcDj4D6/?utm_medium=copy_link

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February 26, 2022 44 mins

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February 19, 2022 29 mins

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February 18, 2022 20 mins

Recaps of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 with my friend and artist Will Henry (@willyum.jpeg). Me (@jalen.thompson).

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February 18, 2022 19 mins

Recaps of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 with my friend and artist Will Henry (@willyum.jpeg). Me (@jalen.thompson).

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Recaps of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 with my friend and artist Will Henry. 

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February 4, 2022 24 mins

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October 19, 2021 19 mins

In this episode, I chat with creator, producer, and director Anthony Hand about his feature-length animated film MAXXIE LAWOW: Drag Super-Shero set to be released in Spring 2024. Anthony goes in depth about inspirations for the film and his desire to see more queer films in the mainstream.

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To stay updated with the film and to get a peak of the adventure reel, go to https://www.maxxie.com/. You can follow the film on IG & Face...

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October 12, 2021 42 mins

So happy to reach this milestone. Thank y'all for listening!

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September 28, 2021 74 mins

In this episode, I chat with my mother, Tamiko Kelly, and aunt, Keshia Eddins, about their childhood in the 80s, addressing family trauma, and rebuilding relationships with family. Dedicated to Sharon Bonita Golden.

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Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Listen on iTunesSpotifyAnchor, and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes...

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September 24, 2021 43 secs

Register to watch the film: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2021-a-performance-film-tickets-175958997097

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September 21, 2021 19 mins

In this episode, I chat with Antheny Chhay, a student at the University of Oregon and fellow podcaster. We talk about his journey starting his own business in college and what his plans are for his creative endeavors.

Listen to my interview on Uniquely Eugene: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/04-jalen-thompson/id1582750416?i=1000535541338

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September 14, 2021 24 mins

In this episode, I chat with licensed clinician and executive director of TransPonder Kyle Rodriguez-Hudson. He talks about the resources that TransPonder provides and shares about his life and queer fatherhood. 

"TransPonder is a Eugene-area trans-led nonprofit that coordinates and provides support for Lane County’s trans and nonbinary community." Read Kyle's interview from Eugene Weekly: https://www.eugeneweekly.com/2021/08/...

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August 31, 2021 23 mins

In this episode, I chat with creative Black Boy Be about producing art with limited resources and defining oneself as a creative. He also shares personal stories about his living in New York City for a decade and moving back down south to North Carolina in his 30s. 

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August 24, 2021 27 mins

In this episode, I chat with my colleague Jewish studies scholar Molly Hatay about her research on Jewish identity and culture. 

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Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / IG / tumblr @goblackboygo. Follow Molly Hatay on Twitter @HatayMolly & IG @mollyhatayferens. You can purchase the books on Amazon! Listen on iTunesSpotifyAnchor, and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTu...

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August 17, 2021 50 mins

In this crossover episode, the co-hosts of Dangerously Likely (Terrell, Torence, and Kaleb) and I share personal stories about our childhood and family upbringings. A blend of multiple topics, our conversation addresses racial identity, shade, colorism, masculinity, and whiteness. To listen to part two of this conversation, head over to Dangerously Likely: https://anchor.fm/dangerouslylikely.

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