EPISODES
Episode: 1: Preserving Legacy: The Untold Story of Madam C.J. Walker
Join us on this special episode of Smoking Hot as we sit down with Ricci DeForest, the dedicated curator of the Madam C.J. Walker Museum, to discuss the power of preservation, entrepreneurship, and the impact of Black beauty culture. We’ll dive into the rich history behind Madam C.J. Walker’s pioneering work, the museum’s
role in keeping her legacy alive, and the importance of storytelling in the fight for economic empowerment.
Episode 2: Tuned Into History: Marsha Washington George on WERD Radio
In this powerful episode of Smoking Hot, we sit down with Marsha Washington George, a radio legend in her own right and the daughter of Jesse B. Blayton Sr., the trailblazing founder of WERD Radio—the first African American-owned radio station in the United States. As a leader in the National Black Radio Hall of Fame, Marsha shares her firsthand experiences growing up in the world of Black radio, the fight to amplify Black voices in media, and the cultural impact of WERD on civil rights, Black music, and independent storytelling.
Episode 3: The Unspoken: Black Minds, Real Talk
Smoking Hot — the space where Black minds matter, and healing begins with the truth. In a world that moves fast and hits hard, navigating mental health as a Black person comes with layers generational trauma, systemic pressures, cultural silence, and the
everyday stress we’re told to just push through. But we’re flipping the script. This podcast is about more than just surviving — it’s
about healing out loud. We’re talking real stories, real strategies, and real conversations that break stigmas and build strength. Because your peace isn’t a luxury, it’s a right. Let’s talk about it.
Episode 4: Blackboard Resistance: Truth vs. Fear in Education
They’re not just banning books — they’re trying to erase us.
Welcome to Smoking Hot, a bold and unapologetic deep dive into the war on truth, education, and Black history in America. As conversations around Critical Race Theory spark national fear and outrage, classrooms are becoming battlegrounds—where our
stories are being silenced, our books pulled from shelves, and public education stripped of the funding it needs to empower future generations.
Episode 5: The Caucasity of Whiteness Tales from the Racial Twilight Zone
In this episode, we talk about a no-holds-barred breakdown of the wildest, whitest, and most harmful antics rooted in privilege and powered by denial. From weaponized tears to institutional sabotage, we unpack how the audacity of whiteness shows up in attempts to erase, harm, or control Black lives—and why calling it out is essential for our liberation.
Episode 8: Beyond The Sidelines: The Rise Of The Black Football League
The NFL left HBCU talent on the sidelines. Veteran NFL player Daniel Buggs is changing that. The Smoking Hot Podcast dives into the origin, mission, and development of the Black Football League—a groundbreaking effort to build a professional league rooted in Black excellence. This is history in the making.
Episode 9: Turning Up the Heat on Human Trafficking
Smoking Hot Podcast turns up the heat on human trafficking. We expose the harsh truths behind this global crisis and spotlight modern-day abolitionists risking everything to end it. Raw stories, expert voices, and real strategies—this is the podcast
that dares to speak where others stay silent. We uncover how traffickers operate—and how abolitionists are dismantling their networks. Knowledge is power. This podcast is your weapon.
Episode 10: From Stage to School: Dr. Steven Russell Harts’ Next Big Hit
Grammy-winning legend Dr. Steven Russell Harts has penned some of the biggest hits in R&B history—but now, he's composing something even bigger: a music school for the next generation. In this episode, we explore his journey from the spotlight to shaping future stars.
Episode 11: Southern Soul Revival: The Sound of the South Returns
From juke joints to packed outdoor venues, Southern Soul is making a bold comeback. In this episode, we trace the genre's roots, its raw emotion, and the new wave of artists bringing that bluesy, gritty sound back to the forefront.
Episode 6: Who Do You Think You Are?
As politicians like Donald Trump try to silence Black voices by erasing our history, Who Do You Think You Are pushes back—by telling the stories they won’t teach in school. From DNA tests to deep-dive conversations on family, race, and heritage, this podcast helps listeners uncover the richness of Black roots and why they
matter more than ever.
Episode 7: The New Exodus:
Why African Americans are leaving the U.S.
Reclaiming freedom, one passport at a time –a quiet movement to live freely, far from home. When home no longer feels safe, leaving becomes an act of survival and hope. New places, old roots, the same enduring fight for freedom.
MZ CONNIE
NIGEL
PERKINS
Reparations -The Debt is Due: Reparations and the Fight for Justice
Reparations for African Americans have long been debated
but rarely implemented. In this episode, we unpack what reparations really mean beyond just money. We explore the economic, historical, and moral case for reparations, who owes what, and how America can finally reckon with its legacy of slavery, segregation, and systemic racism. From land theft to labor exploitation, we dig into the cost of Black suffering and the path toward restitution. It's not just about a
payout it's about repair, acknowledgment, and justice.
KING GEORGE
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