*Originally released in July 2018* In part two of this conversation, Jalen sits down with some of his fellow black brothers and talk about fraternity life and colorism. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 12, 2020•44 min
*Originally released July 16, 2018* In this episode, Jalen talks about being black in a white fraternity with one of his fellow chapter brothers, Tyon Hudson. They discuss why they joined, their experiences as presidents, and the racial and political environment of the fraternity. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a ...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 11 min
*Originally released June 25, 2018* In honor of pride month, I decided to feature the coming out stories of a few of my friends. This episode features my friend Fred as he recounts his coming out to family and creating a webseries called "Nonfiction" about southern LGBTQIA folks that allowed him to fully find and accept his identity. Check out Nonficition on YouTube ! * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Go...
Jul 12, 2020•28 min
*Originally released June 21, 2018* In honor of pride month, I decided to feature the coming out stories of a few of my friends. This episode features my friend Leslie as they recount coming out to their family, discussing their bisexual and gender fluid identities. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTune...
Jul 12, 2020•22 min
*Originally released in June 2018* In this BLACKCODE, Jalen and guest Erin Green discuss and give a code on "whitesplaining." Video from Decoded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-p8dOqf3P4 . * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 12, 2020•49 min
*Originally released June 18, 2018* What to say about straight black men? Jalen and guest, Erin Green, talk about straight black men as oppressors to the black community in response to a video. The conversation leads into a discussion of black masculinity and representation of women and queer folks of color. The video referenced: " Are Straight Black Men The White People of Black People? " * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on...
Jul 12, 2020•40 min
*Originally released June 6, 2018* For this BLACKCODE, get ready for coming out stories, commentary on the black family, and a discussion of toxic masculinity in the black community. Guest: Erin Green. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 12, 2020•56 min
*Originally released May 21, 2018* In this segment titled BLACKCODE, me and a guest will discuss a range of topics involving the intersections of masculinity, blackness, and queerness. We attempt to provide a "code" on the topics discussed. In this episode, special guest Erin Green and I discuss a "blackcode" on interracial dating. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever ...
Jul 12, 2020•49 min
*Originally released in May 2019* Jalen shares his experiences with grad school anxieties and choosing the right grad program for you. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•42 min
*Originally released on April 8, 2019* Jalen recaps the beginning of Spring Term coursework and discusses his first experiences with black feminism. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•32 min
*Originally released in January 2019* Jalen discusses his coursework for Winter Term, being nominated for a writing award, and his feelings of loss. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•33 min
*Originally released in December 2018* Jalen reflects on his first term of graduate school. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•30 min
*Originally released in December 2018* Jalen discusses finishing his first term and his thoughts on the "hidden penis" in film. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•13 min
*Originally released in November 2018* Jalen discusses the struggles of balancing all of his coursework, his first teaching experience, and a racist incident at the bus stop. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•21 min
*Originally recorded in October 2018* Jalen recaps Week 4 of his coursework and gives tips on receiving recommendation letters. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•32 min
*Originally released in October 2018* Jalen recaps Weeks 2 & 3 of his coursework, Creeped Out, the GRE, and being compatible with a graduate program. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•34 min
*Originally released in October 2018* Jalen recaps his first week of graduate school, American Vandal, and gives tips on statements of purpose. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•27 min
*Originally released in September 2018* Jalen recaps his graduate school orientation, discusses grad school materials (19:40), and Random Acts of Flyness. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•38 min
In this episode, Jalen talks more about his feelings of homesickness, his road trip, and finding a therapist. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•25 min
After a long road trip from Alabama to Oregon, Jalen recaps his first week in his new environment as well as his thoughts about beginning his first year of coursework. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and wherever else you get your podcasts. DON'T FORGET to leave a review on iTunes and share the episodes on your social medias!...
Jul 10, 2020•15 min
*Originally released July 9, 2018* In this episode, Jalen gives a few tips on hearing back from programs. Recap of tips: Tip #1: Get back in touch with professors at the beginning of the semester. Tip #2: Even though it might not feel like it, you’re interviewing them, not the other way around. Tip #3: Prepare questions: about the program, about your research interests, about the weather etc. Tip #4: You know when a program is not for you. It’s a feeling. Tip #5: Find someone (a professor, a men...
Jul 10, 2020•25 min
*Originally released June 11, 2018* Research. Prepare. Apply. These are the steps you should take in applying to graduate school. For the next few episodes I will be covering these three steps. In this episode, I give a few tips about actually submitting applications and I talk about some new episodes that will be premiering next week! * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean and where...
Jul 09, 2020•18 min
*Originally released June 2, 2018* Research. Prepare. Apply. These are the steps you should take in applying to graduate school. For the next few episodes I will be covering these three steps. In this episode, Jalen chats about tips on preparing for grad school applications. He shares a little bit about his experience and gives an update about his current grad school journey. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso. Listen on iTunes , Spot...
Jul 09, 2020•28 min
*Originally released May 27, 2018* Research. Prepare. Apply. These are the steps you should take in applying to graduate school. For the next few episodes Jalen covers these three steps. In this segment, he discusses researching grad programs. * Links: "You Had Me at Black": Instragram: (@you-had-me-at-black)/ https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools / Research internships: www.csuohio.edu/mcnair-scholars/opportunities (Even though it says it's for McNair Scholars, I believe their are some o...
Jul 09, 2020•24 min
*Originally released on May 14, 2018* In the very first episode, Jalen discusses ways to figure out why you want to go to graduate school. Things to consider: What do you want to do with your degree after college? What kind of graduate degree do you want to get? What am I interested in researching? Am I going for myself? * The podcast that inspired this podcast: Blk + In Grad School https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blk-in-grad-school/id1299439445?mt=2 * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Ins...
Jul 09, 2020•27 min
Jalen shares stories about growing up in the black church with guest Emmanuel Woolard. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso and Emmanuel on IG @EdSayHi. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean !...
Jul 07, 2020•58 min
Jalen and his best Judy Will discuss The Snatch Game of Love. * Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
Jul 07, 2020•48 min
Jalen and his best Judy Will chat about the fourth episode of All Stars 5. * Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
Jun 29, 2020•53 min
Before we actually recorded the episode, guest John-Chris and I discussed random topics from how our lives were in the COVID era to Black Lives Matter. Listen in on our short and honest conversation. * Follow Go Black Boy Go on Twitter / Instagram @goblackboygo, the host on Twitter @jalenthompso and John-Chris on IG @john.chris.ward. Listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play , and Podbean !...
Jun 29, 2020•25 min
Jalen and his best Judy Will chat about the third episode of All Stars 5. * Music-DJ Tony Playboi-I Was Waiting On You At The Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbE6nnoKkA / Follow the Judys: Will’s Instagram @willyum.jpeg; Jalen’s Podcast on Instagram & Twitter @goblackboygo
Jun 22, 2020•35 min
