The Curiosity Podcast: What's Up with...?

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The Curiosity Podcast explores Host Jennifer Brown's curiosity of really weird things, existential things, pop culture stuff, spiritual phenomena, animals and all the other things with subject matter experts. What ISN’T there to be curious about? Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer Brown Editor: Edonis Bacaj and Chase Parker Producer: Latrice Lauve Show Art By: London Gray Distributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

  1. 06/01/2025

    What's Up with Creative Resilience?

    Filmmaker Chase Parker joins me to chat about creative resilience. Right now, in this 2025, the job market for creatives is historically competitive. There are people in the market who didn't imagine being unemployed, underemployed or functionally unemployed (what is that, right?) Chase has made it as a creative, not in tv & film, music or fashion but in -- healthcare! We chat about what it's like to produce videos for a healthcare company; how his experience working in healthcare is different from TV & film; and what golf has to do with any of this. I hope this episode inspires you to get more creative in how you think about your creative skills. Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer Brown Editor: Chase Parker Show Art By: London Gray Distributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

    31 min

  2. 04/10/2025

    What's Up with Science?

    To unpack science, I invited Wilbren Gwin on this episode. He’s a S.T.E.M teacher for Van Siclen Community Middle School in Brooklyn, New York. Despite being famous for giving lunch detentions, Gwin is beloved by students. He’s been teaching for 13 years, graduated from Central State University and is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. We talked about the definition of science; how he even got interested in science; how science and spirituality complement one another; and what Bigfoot has to do with science. Yes, we talked about Bigfoot, y’all…stay with me… Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer BrownEditor: Chase ParkerProducer: Latrice LauveShow Art By: London GrayDistributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

    58 min

  3. 03/13/2025

    What's Up with Gastronomy?

    This episode features Tayo Ola. He is a popular chef, whose work has been featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise and Good Morning America. Currently, he hosts and curates a supper club called Ebi-Ayo Supper Club here in New York. It originated in Los Angeles, but Tayo decided to bring it on over to the East Coast, and man, it has been a big success! What makes his supper club unique is that he is marrying Nigerian and Italian cuisines, which have birthed dishes like fried fufu gnocchi with oxtail and lobster jollof rice. Yum! Learn more about Tayo Ola here:https://dinnerwithtayo.com/dinnerseries/ Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer BrownEditor: Chase ParkerProducer: Latrice LauveShow Art By: London GrayDistributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

    47 min

  4. 02/17/2025

    What's Up with Flowers?

    This episode features Mallory with the Flowers. She’s a florist and owns an experiential floral studio in Los Angeles that she says is “inspired by people, to inspire people.” She has appeared on an episode of the HBO series “Insecure”; has had multiple interviews with outlets like the LA Times and Good Day LA; and creates arrangements for brand activations and corporate events. She’s truly made a name for herself! But what matters most, in her work, is designing arrangements that are deeply personal and intentional…and she’s passing this honorable mission on to her newest flower, her baby Mabel. Learn more about Mallory with the Flowers here:https://www.mallorywiththeflowers.com/ Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer BrownEditor: Chase ParkerProducer: Latrice LauveShow Art By: London GrayDistributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

    52 min

  5. 01/23/2025

    What's Up with Haiti?

    This episode features Dr. Marlene Daut. She is the author of “The First and Last King of Haiti." It is the essential biography of the controversial rebel, traitor, and only king of Haiti, Henri Christophe. She is also the Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University. We talked about Henri Christophe, his trajectory from formerly enslaved to King; what he contributed to Haiti, and the very tragic way that he ended his life. In addition, Dr. Daut offered her insights on Haiti today; what’s affecting the turmoil; and President Donald Trump’s comments about Haitian immigrants eating “the cats and the dogs" in Springfield, OH. Learn more about Dr. Marlene Daut at: https://afamstudies.yale.edu/people/marlene-daut Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer Brown Editor: Chase Parker Producer: Latrice Lauve Show Art By: London Gray Distributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

    59 min

  6. 12/19/2024

    What's Up with Living Abroad in South Africa?

    In today’s episode, I explore my curiosity with living abroad in South Africa. I chatted with Kori Hale, the CEO and Founder of Culturebanx, an online magazine that covers the intersection of business, technology and innovation for people of color. In 2024, she moved to South Africa for just a month. But in that short time, she learned about something called: load shedding, which are widespread and frequent blackouts. Uh-oh. She ended up moving back to the States because of this huge inconvenience. In addition to load shedding, we talked about culture, employment and transportation. Follow Kori Hale at: IG: culturebanx Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer Brown Editor: Chase Parker Producer: Latrice Lauve Show Art By: London Gray Distributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

    40 min

  7. 12/12/2024

    What's Up with Voice Acting?

    Welcome to The Curiosity Podcast. In today’s episode, I explore my curiosity with voice acting. Today’s guest is actor Gary L. Gray. You may know him best as the adorable Nelson Tibideaux on “The Cosby Show.” But! He’s ventured into voice acting. And over the years, he’s been very successful at it. Fallout 4 as Teddy Wright. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron as A.J. Creed: Rise to Glory as himself. And The Fairly Odd Parents, which has returned in a new iteration called: A New Wish. And yes, he plays AJ again. But this time, all grown up. We talked all about voice acting - what makes a good voice actor; do live actors consider voice actors a tier below them?; would he choose Cree Summer over James Earl Jones in a voice actor VERZUZ; and he challenges all creators to think of their project as future voice acting projects instead of just live action. Good challenge, right? So, Let’s get into my curiosity! What’s up with voice acting featuring Gary L. Gray. Follow Gary L. Gray at: IG: garylgray X: GaryLGray TikTok: mr.garylgray Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer Brown Editor: Chase Parker Producer: Latrice Lauve Show Art By: London Gray Distributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

    1h 11m

  8. 12/05/2024

    What's Up with Preserving Family Legacy?

    Welcome to The Curiosity Podcast. In today’s episode, I explore my curiosity with preserving the family legacy. Today’s guest is Patricia Smith Griffin. Ms. Patricia preserves the inspiring heritage of early Ohio settlers, John Isaac Davis and his daughter, Charity Davis Caesar Broady through organizations called Charity’s Children Project, Inc. and The Legacy of Charity’s Children, LLC (TLCC). We talked about tips for how to preserve one’s family legacy; what to do if you don’t really like your family but need to preserve your family’s legacy; which keepsakes are a little more sacred than others; and a personal story about how Ms. Patricia’s aunts “incubated” her during a really tough time in her life. So, Let’s get into my curiosity! What’s up with Family Legacy featuring Patricia Smith Griffin. Follow Patricia Smith Griffin: https://www.charityschildren.org/ Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer Brown Editor: Chase Parker Producer: Latrice Lauve Show Art By: London Gray Distributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

    1h 1m
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The Curiosity Podcast explores Host Jennifer Brown's curiosity of really weird things, existential things, pop culture stuff, spiritual phenomena, animals and all the other things with subject matter experts. What ISN’T there to be curious about? Host and Executive Producer: Jennifer Brown Editor: Edonis Bacaj and Chase Parker Producer: Latrice Lauve Show Art By: London Gray Distributed by: BlakOWND Productions, LLC

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