The Blacspiration Gaming Podcast

JayaTheSensei is a TV Producer by day, getting her start on shows like Paternity Court, and a twitch streamer by night. She is also a baby cosplay artist and a member of Sistas of the Fog. We chat about the ins and outs of working in the television industry, what makes a good horror movie and some of our favorite games! Be sure to check her out on Twitch!JayaTheSensei: https://linktr.ee/jayathesenseiBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

Alex Norimaki is a digital creator, cosplayer and professional marketing coordinator. She is also the host of Soundtest, a show that discuss video game music and orginal soundtracks (OSTs) with the people who love them. On this episode we chat about how she creates a welcoming space for her community, her first cosplay experience, favorite foods and so much more! Be sure to follow her on all the platforms!Alex Norimaki: https://beacons.ai/alexnorimakiBlacspiration: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

On this episode we chat with variety streamer and content creator, Jordan Williams Gaming. He speaks about his early days as a streamer, what are the need to knows about streamer courtesy, being authentic, trusting the process and more! Be sure to catch him on Twitch!JordanWillamsGaming: https://solo.to/jordanwilliamsgamingOur Site: https://linktr.ee/blacspirationCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

On this episode we chat with Khalil Abdullah. Khalil is the CEO and Co-founder of Decoy Games, founded in 2019 with their inaugural title, Swimsanity. Khalil is a self-taught game developer with a focus in computer science.  He speaks on the importance of maintaining a stable income to invest in your future. How the concept of Swimsanity evolved over time into a self-publish reality, and more! Be sure to check out Swimsanity, available now on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Steam.Check Us Out Here → Linktr.ee/blacspirationDecoy Games → https://www.decoygames.com/CallMeAzia → https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

New Season, New Name, Same Black!Welcome to The Blacspiration Gaming Podcast! Inspiring Black gamers one episode at a time!We kick off this new season with an interview of ChellOfAGamer. We get all the details on her personal journey as a content creator, who are some of her Black influences, her new series focusing on her journey to being the best Tekken 8 player and more!Be sure to catch her on YouTube and Twitch!Our Site: https://linktr.ee/blacspiration ChellOfAGamer: https://linktr.ee/chellofagamerCallMeAzia: https://callmeazia.com/Support the show

On the season finale, Azia & Cortez discuss their favorite fall activities, the impact of the gaming industry layoffs, and how corporations are targeting kids in Fortnite!Oh, and some of the games they are currently playing of course!CallMeAzia Bloghttps://callmeazia.com/blogCallMeAzia Twitchhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCallMeAzia Twitterhttps://twitter.com/callmeazia_---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:The Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast (@UBGPod) / X (twitter.com)Unapologetically Black Podcast (@ubgpod) | TikTokThe Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast - YouTubehttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodSupport the show

On this week we chat with media personality MissJourdy! We talk about everything from her journey from sports journalism to eSports to some of her favorite games and more!Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109MissJourdy's Websitehttps://missjourdy.com/MissJourdy's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/missjourdyMissJourdy's YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@missjourdyMissJourdy's TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theblerdbae---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

This week Cortez and Azia chat about some of things that are happening in gaming and in pop culture including:Unity backpeddling on some of their runtime feesVolition, the studio behind Saints Row & Red Faction, shuts down A terrible movie called Freaky ProfilingPlus, we chat about some of the games we are currently playing and more!CallMeAzia Bloghttps://callmeazia.com/blogCallMeAzia Twitchhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCallMeAzia Twitterhttps://twitter.com/callmeazia_---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:The Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast (@UBGPod) / X (twitter.com)Unapologetically Black Podcast (@ubgpod) | TikTokThe Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast - YouTubehttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpod Save 10% on your purchase at Otaku Noir by using our code ubgphttps://otakunoir.com/ref/109Support the show

On this week we chat with gameplay programmer Geneva Heyward! We talk about everything from their journey as becoming an indie dev, working on ValiDate, some of their favorite games and more! Go check out their latest project Skate and Date!Geneva's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/GensutaGeneva's Websitehttps://gensuta.github.io/Skate and Date on Itch.iohttps://gensuta.itch.io/skate-and-date---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

On this week we chat with writer, games journalist and content creator Kc Nwosu! We talk about everything from how the rebrand process goes to his origin story to some of his favorite games and more!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/SigmaGears9ESCAPIST MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONShttps://www.escapistmagazine.com/author/kc-nowsu/TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/sigmagears9---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodSupport the show

On this week we chat with community builder and founder of Brown Girl Gamer Code, Brandii Hooker! We talk about everything from what does it take to be a community manager to some of her favorite games and more! TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/bggc_TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/browngirlgamercodeYOUTUBEhttps://rb.gy/6bb2mFACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/browngirlgamercode/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

Another week, another current events episode!On this week's episode Azia and Cortez discuss current events!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show!Support the show

On this episode we chat with game developer and creator of  Super Space Club, Graham Reid! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story and all the fun things surrounding Super Space Club! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go get Super Space Club which is available now on Steam!WEBSITEhttps://www.grahamoflegend.com/SUPER SPACE CLUBhttps://www.grahamoflegend.com/superspaceclubTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/grahamoflegendTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@grahamoflegend-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

On this episode we chat with writer, content creator and professional dungeon master, Persephone Valentine! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, how her writing is one of her true passions, how voicing 60 different NPCs can really put a strain on your voice, Baldur's Gate 3 and a bunch of other stuff! TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/persephirothTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/Persephiroth---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

Another week, another current events episode!On this week's episode Azia and Cortez discuss Nicki Minaj making her historic appearance in COD, Roblox and its illegal casinos, Cortez's appearance on the Party Chat Podcast, ESRB plans to potentially gather information from children and more!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show!Support the show

On this episode we chat with Games Writer, Games Researcher & Narrative Designer, Adanna! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games right now, our love for the Sly Cooper series, how a research project led to her becoming a games writer, Spirit Swap, her origin story and so much more. You don't want to skip this one and also be sure to check out Spirit Swap on steam!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/AFNarratives8LINKShttps://afnarratives.carrd.co/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

On this week's episode we welcome Callmeazia to the team! She will be a regular on the show as the newest member of the UBGP family. Plus, we chat about some the latest gaming news! We talk about the Microsoft FTC case, Unity's newest voice detection tool for toxic gamers, how a Destiny 2 got a player into $500k worth of debt and more!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show!Support the show

On this episode we chat with Content Creation Royalty, AyChristene! We it chop it up about what are some of our favorite games right now, how she has evolved as a content creator overtime, our love for the Fast and Furious series, Xbox needing to step their game up, her origin story and so much more. You don't want to skip this one and also be sure to check her out on YouTube!TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/AyChristeneYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@AyChristenePARTY CHAT YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@partychatpodcastINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/aychristene/---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show

On this episode we chat with content creator and voice actor, Callmeazia! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, how great it is being about of Team Harvest and Black Girl Gamers, the importance of mental health in the gaming community and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content!BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogTWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

On this episode we chat with Author and tenured Associate Professor of Media Studies at Georgia Tech University, André Brock Jr.! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story, the importance of Critical Technoculture Discourse Analysis (CTDA), how blackness is interpreted and expressed in the digital communities and a bunch of other stuff! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go check out their book Disturbed Blackness: African American Cybercultures! ACADEMIA MAIN PAGEhttps://andrebrock.academia.edu/RESEARCHhttps://andrebrock.academia.edu/research#papersTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/DocDre---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show