Heard!: Afros & Audio Interview Series with Talib Jasir

“Heard!”, hosted by Talib Jasir — visionary founder of Afros & Audio — is a key platform spotlighting the legacy and contributions of Black professionals in podcasting and audio. Join Talib as he engages with Black podcasters, audio creators, and industry experts, delivering essential insights and forward-thinking perspectives on the future of podcasting.
“Heard!” is where indie creativity meets industry expertise. Each episode offers actionable advice, explores emerging trends, and uncovers real opportunities for growth in the podcasting space. Whether it's mastering audio storytelling or leveraging the latest podcasting tech, you'll find practical takeaways to enhance your craft.

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Fandom, Mental Health, and Star Wars: The Journey of Mind the Force with Kristine McPartlin

Trigger warning: this episode discusses sexual assault and the trauma associated. In this episode of Heard, Afros & Audio’s interview series, host Talib Jasir engages in a dynamic conversation with Kristine McPartlin, the creator of the Mind…

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Fandom, Mental Health, and Star Wars: The Journey of Mind the Force with Kristine McPartlin
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Building a Liberated Collective: The Mission of 19 Media Group

In this episode of Heard!, Afros & Audio’s Black History Month interview series, host Talib Jasir sits down with Warren Shaw, co-founder of 19 Media Group, to discuss the network’s mission and journey. 19 Media Group is dedicated to…

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Building a Liberated Collective: The Mission of 19 Media Group
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From Economic Justice Consultant to Empowering Black Women Through Storytelling

In this episode of Heard, Afros & Audio’s Black History Month series, host Talib Jasir engages in a powerful conversation with Najmah Ahmad, founder of the Freed Black Girl podcast. Najmah reflects on the inspiration behind launching her…

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From Economic Justice Consultant to Empowering Black Women Through Storytelling
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10 Years of Detroit Is Different: The Evolution of a Community-Driven Media Hub

In this episode of Heard!, Afros & Audio’s interview series, host Talib Jasir sits down with Khary Frazier, the creative force behind Detroit Is Different. Launched in 2014, Khary’s podcast began as a platform to amplify diverse voices and…

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10 Years of Detroit Is Different: The Evolution of a Community-Driven Media Hub
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From Zoom Meetups to Live Podcasting: Amber Hurt on Building Sippin Sunday

In this episode of Heard! Season 3, host Talib Jasir sits down with Amber Hurt, the creator of Sippin Sunday, to explore her journey from virtual meet-ups to a fully produced podcast. What started as a way to bring people together over Zoom during the…

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Heard!: Afros & Audio Interview Series with Talib Jasir
From Zoom Meetups to Live Podcasting: Amber Hurt on Building Sippin Sunday
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From A Dream To Reality: The Podcast Journey of Latrice Sampson Richards

In this Afros & Audio’s Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir, CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, engages in a deep conversation with Latrice Sampson Richards, an accomplished podcast producer and mental health clinician….

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From A Dream To Reality: The Podcast Journey of Latrice Sampson Richards
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Defying Boundaries: Corey Gumbs and the Mission of the Black Podcasters Association

In this interview between Talib Jasir, founder of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, and Corey Gumbs, founder of Black Podcaster Association, they discuss the importance of representation and self-driven content in the podcasting industry. They…

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Defying Boundaries: Corey Gumbs and the Mission of the Black Podcasters Association
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Creating Impact in Podcasting & Mental Health: Brée Nachelle

In this insightful interview series for Afros & Audio’s Black History Month, Talib Jasir hosts Brée Nachelle, the host of Fabulous F**ckery Podcast. The discussion revolves around Brée’s journey into podcasting, her love for the indie podcasts…

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Creating Impact in Podcasting & Mental Health: Brée Nachelle
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Audio Alchemy: How Queue Points Celebrates Black Music History

In this Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival hosts Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel, two outstanding indie podcast creatives. They discuss their journey while highlighting their focus on…

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Audio Alchemy: How Queue Points Celebrates Black Music History
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The Evolution of the MPN Network: An Insightful Dialogue with Al Pete

In this episode of Afros & Audio’s Black History Month series, Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, interviews Mr. Al Pete, a multifaceted creator in the indie Podcast world. They discuss Al Pete’s journey in…

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The Evolution of the MPN Network: An Insightful Dialogue with Al Pete
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