Another Round

BuzzFeed

Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton cover everything from race, gender and pop culture to squirrels, mangoes, and bad jokes, all in one boozy show.

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

117 episodes
Updated Dec 27, 2017

Episodes117

Newest first

Feb 15, 2017 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 81: Y'all's Parents Was Nasty (with Kelly Rowland)
We're talking music this week and we've got the one and only Kelly Rowland blessing the stude to talk about parenthood, nice pajamas and the "hell no's" she heard on her path to fame. (If you're wondering if Kelly glows so bright you can hardly look at her directly, the answer is yes.) And then, if you think you were conceived in a prayerful way with some missionary nookie, you're wrong and Tracy is here to play you some songs that will haunt your dreams. We end this episode with some R&B-inspired rounds, because black folk made music what it is, no matter who got the Grammy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2017 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 80: A Beautiful Way To Resist
Trump's Executive Order had so many in the streets this past weekend. With so much on our minds and hearts, we invite friends Ahmed Ali Akbar (host of our sibling podcast See Something Say Something) and Bim Adewunmi, reporter extraordinaire, to chat with us about Muslim identity and resistance. Plus, an Iranian man whose in-laws were detained at JFK airport walks us through the experience, and a pair of civil rights lawyers offer tips on how you can help if you're feeling helpless. Follow Ahmed Ali Akbar at @radbrowndads and Bim Adewunmi at @bimadew. Catch up on episodes of See Something Say Something at buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Resources from the See Something Say Something excerpt: Zahra Billoo is a civil rights lawyer and community organizer who leads the California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). Follow her at @ZahraBilloo. Ramzi Kassem is a professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, where he directs the CLEAR project, which stands for “creating law enforcement accountability and responsibility.” Follow his work at @CUNY_CLEAR. Here's the infographic Ahmed mentions: CLEAR's Guidance on the Executive Order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2017 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 79: Pour One Out for Elmo (with Joy Reid)
Inauguration. The Women's March. The first few days of Trump's presidency. It's...a lot. Join us as we reflect wistfully on Obama's presidency, then chat with Joy Reid -- host of the MSNBC political talk show "AM Joy" and co-editor of the new book We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama -- about media literacy in the age of "alternative facts," her favorite "Fresh Prince" episode, and of course, punching nazis. Plus, the musical stylings of our friend, Tunde Olaniran! Email us: anotherround@buzzfeed.com Follow us: @heavenrants and @brokeymcpoverty Follow Joy Reid: @joyannreid Follow Tunde Olaniran: @tundeolaniran Sign up for our newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2017 · 59 min
Episode 78: They Didn't Expect Me (with Kim Drew)
Kim Drew and Tunde Olaniran pop by to bless the newly-inaugurated stude! *champagne popping emoji* Tracy and Tunde bring back What Had Happened Was and Tracy tells the tale of narrowly escaping (maybe) being serial killed (or sex orgied.) Tunde, who you may remember from episode 60, does the very important work of giving us an update on what it's like in Flint right now and how to actively help the folks there who *still* do not have clean water. It has been over 600 days. Kim Drew, a.k.a. Museum Mammy talks about her work in the art world, growing up in the fancy school world and which young contemporary artists' work you should know. She dismantles the idea of the carefree black girl in one blow: she's careful and you're going to love her for it. Follow Tunde Olaniran and his incredible music — and stay tuned for more of Tunde's talents next week! http://tundeolaniran.com/ Follow Kim Drew on all the things: Tumblr: http://blackcontemporaryart.tumblr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museummammy/?hl=en For more links, especially to the organizations in Flint, Michigan, subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2017 · 54 min
Episode 36: U Mad? (with Margaret Cho) (Encore)
We revisit our episode from early 2016 featuring clapbacks, "rememberlutions," and the great Margaret Cho. Follow Margaret Cho at @margaretcho. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter! Make your own rememberlution jar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2017 · 45 min
Episode 77: 2017 Can't Tell Us Shit
Happy New Year! Join us for a very special (read: hungover) episode where the brilliant Stacy-Marie Ishmael, friend of the show and John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford, reads us (nicely), then gives us advice. If you want Stacy-Marie to fix your life and tell you if it's okay to cry at work, then this is the episode for you. We're taking next week off so we can plan some fun stuff for the year ahead. But we'll be back on 1/18, two days before what will surely be one of the saddest days in American history. Here's to fighting the good fight in 2017. Follow Stacy-Marie Ishmael at @s_m_i. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2016 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 76: Vinegar & Honey (with Susan Rice)
Join us for quick trip to DC where we talk to Ambassador Susan Rice—national security advisor to the Obama administration— about Trump & her successor Michael Flynn, Russia & fake news, and Syria & US intervention. She gives us the deets about her signature blue eyeliner and isn't afraid to break out into song. Plus, we ask each other some Black Twitter Verification Questions, because nothing says white supremacy on Twitter like white folks pretending to be black folks (it's as bad as it sounds, y'all). Follow Ambassador Susan Rice at @AmbassadorRice. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2016 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 75: Citizen's Arrest
Yooo it’s our first ever call-in show! We’re so hype to be calling some of you, our listeners, on the phone to discuss how you're dealing with family members who don't get you. Guess what: it's really hard! And messy! We also get our homie Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch on the line to talk through the now-public email exchange between Margaret Cho and Tilda Swinton about whitewashed Hollywood roles. Email us: anotherround@buzzfeed.com Follow us: @heavenrants and @brokeymcpoverty Follow Gene Demby at @geedee215 and @nprcodeswitch Sign up for our newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter Read the Tilda/Margaret email exchange here: http://jezebel.com/tilda-swinton-sent-us-her-email-exchange-with-margaret-1790203875 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2016 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 74: Have You Looked At You Today?
Join us for the mane event—an episode dedicated to all things HAIR. We talk about going natural with the godmother of brown beauty bloggers, Afrobella, and later catch up with Yene Damtew, stylist to the Obama women, about Michelle's inauguration bangs and Habesha hair myths. Plus, we traveled to the Hair On Purpose conference in Harlem to talk to some inspirational baby girls and their moms about the only way your hair grows out of your head: FLAWLESS. We also share the story from the White House holiday party, aaaaaand (drumroll please) finally found out firsthand what Barack Obama smells like...! Follow Yene Damtew at @yenedamtew. Follow Afrobella (aka Patrice Yursik) at @afrobella. For more information about Hair on Purpose, visit haironpurpose.org Have you subscribed to the Another Round newsletter? Has your grandma? She loves email: buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter We still want to hear how your family conversations about the election, etc., have been going down this holiday season. Leave us a voicemail (with a way to reach you!) at 562-HIT-BUZZ, or email us at anotherround@buzzfeed.com, and tell us what happened. We may contact you about being a part of a future call-in episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2016 · 1 min
You Poppin'! (A Teaser + An Announcement)
A little announcement: Another Round is moving to Wednesdays! Stay tuned for our all-new hair-themed episode coming tomorrow (12/14)! Have you looked at you today? Club going up...on a Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 6, 2016 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 73: New Studio, Who Dis (with Janet Mock)
Heben and Tracy are back together in the stude!! And Janet Mock blesses us with her presence to talk about her glow, Beyoncé, and her new HBO film The Trans List. Follow Janet at @janetmock. We still want to hear how your family conversations about the election, etc., have been going down at family gatherings. Leave us a voicemail (with a way to reach you!) at 562-HIT-BUZZ, or email us at anotherround@buzzfeed.com, and tell us what happened. We may contact you about being a part of a future call-in episode. Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2016 · 1 hr 2 min
Another Round All Stars: Lit is Lit
This week, you’ll hear from past guests - prolific writers & avid readers - answering questions ranging from, “When was the first time you saw yourself represented in literature?” to “Why are so many books about white boys and their dogs?" You'll hear from Roxane Gay, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Chirlane McCray, Jacqueline Woodson, Saeed Jones, Jeff Chang, and more. #protip: this is a great episode to suggest to a friend who's new to the show! Follow Roxane Gay at @rgay. Follow Ta-Nehisi Coates at @tanehisicoates. Follow Chirlane McCray at @NYCFirstLady. Follow Jacqueline Woodson at @JackieWoodson. Follow Saeed Jones at @theferocity. Follow Jeff Chang at @zentronix. Follow Lisa Lucas @likaluca. Follow Brit Bennett at @britrbennett. Follow Brandy Colbert at @brandycolbert. Follow Glory Edim at @wellreadblkgirl. Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2016 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 72: Water Protectors and Fear Allerton
Heben talks with Dr. Adrienne Keene about Standing Rock and the #NoDAPL (Dakota Access Pipeline) movement in North Dakota. We hear stories from people on the ground about preparing for winter, police violence, and healing. Plus: Heben's names quiz is back with Name That Colonizer! And we get a special word from Melissa Harris-Perry. We want to hear how your family conversations about the election, etc., go down over Thanksgiving. Leave us a voicemail (with a way to reach you!) at 562-HIT-BUZZ, or email us at anotherround@buzzfeed.com, and tell us what happened. We may contact you about being a part of a future call-in episode. Follow Dr. Adrienne Keene at @nativeapprops. Read her round-up post about #NoDAPL: http://nativeappropriations.com/2016/11/nodapl-updates-resources-and-reflections.html Follow the Anna Julia Cooper Center at @ajccenter and ajccenter.wfu.edu. Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2016 · 46 min
Episode 28: Madam Secretary, What's Good? (with Hillary Clinton) (Encore)
One year ago, Hillary Clinton sat down with us in Davenport, Iowa, and we interviewed her about Black Lives Matter, reparations, sexism in politics, The Good Wife (RIP!), squirrels, and so much more. In advance of the 2016 presidential election, we're re-airing this revealing interview from 2015. Plus: Hi, Heben! Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. (This episode originally aired on October 11, 2015.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2016 · 58 min
Introducing: See Something Say Something
Surprise bonus thing in your feed this week!! We are THRILLED to introduce you to the newest BuzzFeed podcast, See Something Say Something, hosted by Ahmed Ali Akbar. It's a show where people talk about what it feels like to be Muslim in America right now. We love this show, and think you're gonna love it too. The first episode is about times you were asked to speak on behalf of Muslims and you said... "nah." If you like what you hear, please subscribe! More info at buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething. Follow Ahmed at @radbrowndads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2016 · 23 min
What Your Fave Is Reading RN
It's fall, and what better time to avoid election coverage than cozying up in some cute sweatpants and gettin' down with a good book? We talk to a few of our favorite people to find out what they're reading, so grab your hot toddy and get ready, because this lit is LIT! Follow Lisa Lucas at @likaluca. Follow Jacqueline Woodson at @JackieWoodson. Follow Jeff Chang at @zentronix. Follow Chirlane McCray at @Chirlane. Follow Brandy Colbert at @brandycolbert. Follow Glory Edim at @wellreadblkgirl. Follow Brit Bennett at @britrbennett. Follow Saeed Jones at @theferocity. Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2016 · 44 min
Episode 70: Keeping People Safe (with Dr. Carl Hart)
Tracy deconstructs myths about drugs and drug use with Dr. Carl Hart, a professor, scientist, and researcher at Columbia University. Plus, we want to keep you in the loop about Heben, so please know we are still working out the details of her return. Thank you for being patient with us, and for listening every week. We love you! Follow Carl at @drcarlhart. Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2016 · 53 min
Episode 69: The Life-Changing Magic of Listening to Rachel (with Rachel Wilkerson Miller)
The world’s been so stressful lately…does it give anyone else the urge to clean? Rachel Wilkerson Miller aka the Black Martha Stewart is here to fix your life and teach you how to aspire to organization as self-care. Her simple tips include things like going to sleep and saying 'no.' Plus, you told us what you're trying to unlearn — tl;dr let's all stop apologizing when it's not necessary! Follow Rachel at @the_rewm. Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2016 · 12 min
Baby, I Know I'm Funny
In this shot, the hilarious Nicole Byer describes what it feels like to psyche herself up before a stand-up comedy set. Plus, Tracy poses a call-in question: What are you trying to unlearn? Record a voice memo with your answer and email it to anotherround@buzzfeed.com. (We might play it on a future episode, so keep it brief!) Follow Nicole at @nicolebyer. Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2016 · 53 min
Episode 68: Two Dollars and a Paperclip (with Ava DuVernay)
Tracy sits down with the only (?) film/tv director to have a Barbie doll made in her image—Ava DuVernay, who talks about her new show Queen Sugar, living her dream, and learning how to say "no." Plus, BuzzFeed beauty editor Essence Gant takes up the guest co-host chair and answers listener questions about skin and hair. Follow Ava at @AvaETC. Follow Essence at @TheEssenceOf_. Find Another Round merch at shop.buzzfeed.com. Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices