All Rev'd Up

As Black journalists are becoming more vocal and seemingly more attacked by their counterparts and even current political leaders, The Revs discuss how Black media professionals can remain steadfast in their pursuits while maintaining their authenticity.

**All Rev'd Up was named one of the top 15 WGBH podcasts to listen to in 2025 by FeedSpot! View the entire list at podcast.feedspot.com.

In this episode of the All Rev'd Up podcast, The Revs honor the profound legacy and ongoing influence of Black women in music. Through compelling stories and powerful reflections, they celebrate the artists who have shaped the past and those who continue to inspire the present.

**All Rev'd Up was named one of the top 15 WGBH podcasts to listen to in 2025 by FeedSpot! View the entire list at podcast.feedspot.com.

In this Black History Month episode, The Revs discuss affirmative action, the state of the country and its rapid changes regarding DEI, Black History Month and Juneteenth; and to most of the topics, they have one question: "why?"

In this Valentine's Day-inspired episode of the All Rev'd Up Podcast, The Revs explore the themes of finding and valuing Black love. Join us as we discuss the importance of Black love, its cultural significance, and how to nurture and celebrate it in today's world.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024 the United States of America voted 58% for President Donald Trump leaving 42% for Vice President Kamala Harris in a decisive victory for the MAGA Republican. Now, weeks and months away from the “day after,” The Revs reflect on what the results of the 2024 Presidential election say to the nation, and to the world.

President Obama was the President of Hope, and The Revs are claiming that VP Harris will be the first female President of the United States – the President of Joy! In this Post-DNC; Post All Rev'd Up S7 Special Episode; The Revs discuss VP Harris's predecessors, what they see coming for her campaign, and more. 

For generations, the Black community has had coded phrases or gestures with varied meanings within those who understand each signal. One of those beloved acknowledgements is that of 'The Nod.' In the Season 7 finale, The Revs break down the nod, their respective encounters with giving or receiving the gesture, and more. 

From the Cha Cha Slide to the Electric Slide, coordinated routines – affectionately known as line dances, or hustles – have been embedded in Black families' parties and cookouts, HBCU campuses and beyond. The Revs discuss the "why" in this portion of Black culture, its importance, and more. 

Did you know that Juneteenth is the longest-celebrated Black holiday, although it wasn't nationalized until 2020 – when George Floyd was killed? In this episode, The Revs discuss what's changed over the last four years, the holiday's roots, reparations, and more.

Tupac and Biggie. Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj. Now Drake and ...what seems like everyone. Kendrick Lamar is the latest rapper to go bar for bar with Mr. OVO and fans are wondering: is it over? Is this the rap battle of rap battles? Are they promoting violence? The Revs answer this and more in this week's episode.

In the wake of Beyoncé's Act II, "Cowboy Carter," music fans across the globe brought up an argument that isn't new to music: if Black artists belong in the country genre. With social media, news outlets and day-to-day conversations in an uproar on both sides of the debate, The Revs chime in on Country Music's Roots. 

DEI was all the rave amid BLM protests and racial tensions in America. As of the last year or so, DEI advances in colleges and Corporate America are slowly fading. Could this be the beginning to the end? The Revs discuss the issue and the solution.

As Black History Month has transitioned into Women’s History Month during this election year, The Revs discuss democracy from 1619 to 2024 to American rights and freedoms.

As Black History Month 2024 comes to a close, The Revs discuss the importance of Black people being paid their worth, those willing to pave their own pay due to gatekeeping and who the Black gatekeepers are.

The Revs reflect on where they were when hip hop started, how the genre impacted them, and how it’s evolved since 1973.

The last time the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was in Boston for a national convention, was 1982. This year, they returned. After both taking their own time apart from national membership and returning, The Revs discuss the strides the NAACP has and hasn’t taken over the years.

As the highest court of the land has reversed the legislation that once protected and allowed equal and fair consideration of groups historically discriminated against in the college admissions process, The Revs reflect on their college journeys and how this decision will affect generations to come.