IN MY B.A.G. (BLACK AND GAY‪)‬ John Torrence

In this episode, John sits down with performance artist, writer, and educator Kenzi James. Kenzi talks about his recent performance in FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom aint enuff, a Downtown Urban Arts Festival production. Kenzi also opens up about his childhood and about the current relationship he has with his parents, his educational journey honing his skills as a performer by attending some of the top educational institutions for performing arts, and the many projects that he has written over the years. 

In this episode, John sits down with his good friend and Founder of Ebony Voyage, Aaron Westbrook. Aaron talks about "Coming Out" to his parents, his ongoing relationship with his father, the reason behind starting Ebony Voyage, and why it's so important to support black-owned businesses. 

This season is sponsored by the Counter Narrative Project (CNP), a nonprofit organization that shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives. 

John sits down with the Founder of Open To All Entertainment (OTA) (@opentoall.ent), the Legendary Leggoh JohVera.
Leggoh talks about growing up in multiple cities, how he got started in ballroom, the Iconic MC Debra, his opinion about the HBO Max show
Legendary, and more.
This season is sponsored by the Counter Narrative Project (CNP), a non-profit organization that shifts narratives about Black gay men to change
policy and improve lives.

John sits down with artist, rapper, and lyricist Medino Green to discuss his new mixtape (IN MY BAG), participating in the MOBIfest Cypher, and more.

John and Medino also talk about the announcement that Xtube recently released and the new Black LGBTQ+ on-demand live streaming platform iElevate+ TV that is set to launch soon. 

In this episode, John sits down with Creative Director and International Model Chad Bailey, who also is President/A&R of Pynk Gorilla Entertainment, and Owner of 4NI Visuals. Chad talks about what it was like growing up in Jamaica, how moving to New York City made him a stronger person, working with the love of his life, Bugz Gutta, and more.

Both John and Chad had a lot in their “B.A.G.” this episode that you don't want to miss!

In this episode, John sits down with Ian Haddock, Executive Director of The Normal Anomaly Initiative to discuss homelessness, sex work, and entrepreneurship. From the I in LGBTQIA to microwavable relationships, both John and Ian go deep into conversation about these two topics.