Melanin Gamers

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Why is MG starting a Podcast?

From the very beginning, I have always wanted to start a podcast. In order to spread our message on the interweb to make sure that everyone from all over can listen. However, as you all know MG is a growing community and we decided to hold off and prioritise other ventures but we are proud to say that we have grown so much that alongside the phenomenal events we have been putting on and will continue putting on such as our panels / gaming tournaments and showcases, we will be adding an MG podcast to the ever growing list of content we provide. Welcome all to the MG podcast, hosted by me – Dark Knight aka Alan and the MG team. Our first podcast will be live Today on a latitude of streaming platforms including Spotify / apple music and Soundcloud.

MG are hosting an online podcast, for the latest news & showcases in the industry be sure to tune in.

We are proud and excited to share this with you all! #mgsquad It’s available on numerous streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Anchor and Soundcloud.

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Season 2

(S03E05) - MG Podcast - WTF are NFTs

Join the Melanin Gamers in a breakdown session, in this podcast we discuss NFTs and the effects they could have on the gaming and creative industry.

(S03EP04) Jordan Calhoun Piccoli is Black – MG Podcast

The MG squad sits down and talks with Jordan Calhoun and discuss his many works, Jordan Calhoun is Editor in Chief at Lifehacker and host of the award-winning podcast, The Upgrade. His newsletter in The Atlantic, Humans Being, searches for lessons in the most popular movies, books, TV shows, and video games. Find him on Twitter @JordanMCalhoun.

(S03EP03) MG Podcast – Black Fae Day – Jasmine Tuck

The MG squad sits down and talks with Black Fae Day, a company with its heart founded in bringing diversity to, and creating Black visibility in, fantasy and creative spaces.

(S03EP02) MG Podcast S3 E2 - James K. Kaguima FinTech Board member • NED • Planning and Decisions Committee at LLDC • Ambassador at Youth Employment UK • Startups & Social Innovation

The MG squad sits down and talks with James K. Kaguima.

He is a board member at LLDC, which aims to use the creation of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to change the lives of people in East London and drive growth and investment in London and the UK, by developing an inspiring and innovative place where people want and can afford to live, work and visit.

(S03EP01) MG Podcast S3 Episode 1 - Welcome to 2022

The first podcast of the year! For the first session we had something more laid back in mind so join us for a session about gaming, what we got up to recently, the road ahead for 2022, the challenges and events course the updates in the ever-growing gaming industry!

(S2EP09) A Session With Streamcast

The MG squad sits down and talks with Streamcast, a team of content creators and event organisers striving to change the gaming industry !

S2 E8 – MG Trip Abroad in Ghana

The MG squad goes global, their first destination being Ghana. Come listen to the squads journey as they check out the gaming scene over in Ghana!

(S2EP7) MG Podcast - Activision Blizzard Implosion

The Team at Melanin Gamers sit down and discuss the latest news and Activision Blizzard’s recent controversies in the workplace.

(S2EP6) MG Podcast - DLCs The good, The bad and the expensive - featuring OG Otaku

The Team at Melanin Gamers sit down with OG Otaku and have a discussion about today’s practices on DLC and discuss what lies ahead with downloadable content for video games.

Melanin Gamers sits down and talks with some rising communities and discusses their stories, passion behind making their communities and where they see entertainment and new media going, with special guest Glenn Cantave from artist/activist collective Movers and shakers

 

Melanin Gamers sits down and talks with some rising communities and discusses their stories, passion behind making their communities and where they see entertainment and new media going, with special guests, Blerdover bunneh3000 and Ftonerdtalk.

Join us in our latest podcast where we sit down with Hamid Ibrahim and Tolu Olowofoyeku, the founders of the amazing creative studio Kugali, as we discuss the experiences, tales and upcoming opportunities coming to this wonderful studio.

 

(S2E2) MG Podcast – Evelyn Nomayo

Join us in our session with full-stack developer, Women in Tech Evangelist, Computer Science Ph.D. Scholar @ Trinity College – Evelyn Nomayo.

(S2E1) Social MG Podcast – Frobelles Yvonne and Alyssa

Join us in our session with Frobelles the wonderful Mother and daughter duo, together developing apps that bring afro culture and aesthetic to the mainstream.

Season 1

MG Podcast – Arthell – D’ART Shtajio

Join us as we sit down with the Arthell the founder and CEO of D’ART Shtajio as we discuss their latest projects, their journey throughout the industry and their hopes for the culture.

Podcast with a pro - CuddleCore

Join us as we sit down with the legendary pro Tekken player, CuddleCore as we discuss her battles of the past and those still to come.​

MG Showcase: Wagadu Chronicles, A breath of new life for D&D​

The squad reflects on the life and tales of Chadwick Boseman.​

MG Squad - PlayStation 5 Update

The MG squad returns to break down the PlayStation 5 reveal and to talk about our favourites from the starting line up. Join us to talk fresh new games, long awaited sequels and to answer the most important question: what the actual hell is Bugsnax.​

MG Showcase: Adam Kareem - Protodroid: deLTA!​

Join us for the next Melanin Gamers podcast instalment with Adam Kareem, the creative powerhouse behind Protodroid: deLTA!

Podcast & article with Nancy Imado.

Join our session with Nancy as we discuss the mental health app Shadows Edge

Podcast with App developer Lamar Harris

Lamar shares & talks about his new film trivia app; Black Movies Guess Quiz

MG Showcase: Interview with Aerial Powers​

MG POC Spotlight piece and will focus on the WNBA Athlete Aerial Powers …

Melanin Gamers - Meet The Team & Update

Our Very First Podcast!


Welcome all to the MG podcast, hosted by me – Dark Knight aka Alan and the MG team. Our first podcast.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Melanin Gamers is a community that promotes people of colour. In trying to promote diversity and inclusion we would never exclude anyone from our community. That is why our community is made up of people from all different backgrounds

Yes of course, if you have a project, working with a organisation that is helping to push represent or if you’d like to share your opinions on our current day of live, then please send your enquiries to the portal below.

MG appreciates all the support we are given. Please see the support page for more on how to help the community grow. 

Yes of course, it’s the community that helps makes us grow, through your feedback we hope to grow & improve our podcast over the course of time, please submit your feedback in the contact portal below.

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MG at its heart is a group of dedicated advocates committed to improving representation in popular media. As part of our mission, we regularly hold panel discussions, workshops and presentations on industry-relevant topics which aim to empower and educate.

Angeliquecrossing

I am struggling to find where I belong in the gaming world. Being a woman of color and gaming don’t seem to be things that typically go together and when I found out there was a group like this I was star struck! I love defying stereotypes, and being proud of my color. To the question you’re probably wondering right now, if you’ve seen my picture. I’m Black and Mexican.

I am apart of the African American Honorary at my school, and it has been my school home. So to find an even more niche family for me in the gaming world would be wonderful.

Yaya

“The first time I saw the name “Melanin Gamers”, I immediately knew it was something I needed to be a part of. It took me a long time to not only appreciate the Melanin in my skin but find other gamers who look like me who also play/enjoy similar games so finding this inclusive space was a breath of fresh air. Anzy is kind, supportive, inspiring & a huge motivation to me. Most importantly Melanin Gamers promotes diversity, positivity & inclusivity to all whilst also advocating for people of color who are Gamers which aligns with my personal morals and values”.

Starfox


Melaningamers has opened up a whole new community of content creators and gamers that I would have never found on my own. This community is very supportive and open to everyone. Being a part of this community provides streamers with a sense of belonging and is constantly developing and evolving to become one of if not the best community on twitch, mixer, YouTube, and Facebook gaming. Being a part of this stream team has breathed new life into my own stream as well. In a word…Melaningamers is awesome.

Briana

“I like how this community portrays/conducts themselves to others”.

Drummerboy Roy

“What MG means to me is a network where I can watch and play with gamers that not only have mutual gaming interests but share similarities in culture giving the experience another level of depth with in the gaming community”.

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