
Charlamagne Tha God has partnered with iHeartMedia to bring the first Black Effect Podcast Festival to New York, New York. Hosted by Jess Hilarious with sounds from DJ Nyla Symone, the August 28th event will feature a number of popular podcasts like The Trap Nerds, WHOREible Decisions, The 85 South Show and Earn Your Leisure. Held at The Brooklyn Mirage, the festival will also feature panels about amplifying marginalized groups and the business of podcasting.
“The Black Effect Podcast Network was created to amplify Black voices for new and established content creators and storytellers, giving them a space to showcase their creative vision in the ever-growing podcast game,” Charlamagne Tha God said in a press release.
“I’m excited to celebrate the first-ever Black Effect Podcast Festival, where talented Black creators and aspiring podcasters will come together for a day to uplift and inspire one another. This festival is for the culture and is one of many events the network will host for the Black community.”
Tickets for the festival are currently available to those interested in attending. Check out the lineup below.