Episodes
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The Impact of Our Vote
The day after the 2022 U.S. Midterm Elections, The Revs discuss their political party preferences, thoughts on voting over the years, and most importantly: if they voted this year and their reasoning(s) behind the decision. -
Behind the Podcast: a Conversation with Co-Producer Kavontae Smalls
In a conversation with the Revs, All Rev’d Up producer, Kavontae Smalls discusses his work as a journalist, producer and social media manager, in addition to serving as a producer on All Rev’d Up. -
Behind the Podcast: a Conversation with Co-Producer Kyla L. Wright
In a conversation with the Revs, All Rev’d Up producer, Kyla L. Wright discusses her work as a journalist, advocate and entrepreneur, in addition to serving as a producer on All Rev’d Up for the last three seasons. -
Why Do We Obsess Over Kim Kardashian?
While Kim Kardashian has gained acclaim from social media and scandals to high-profile A-list relationships, the socialite is accused of her rise being on the backs of Black women. The Revs discuss the plight of Kardashian’s career, and how some resolve can come from the relative discourse amid her fame. -
Will Queen Serena Continue to Receive Her Flowers?
As Serena Williams – the greatest tennis player of all time – announced her “evolution” or retirement from the sport, the Revs discuss her legacy, the future of the sport and the barriers Williams has faced and broken as the world’s greatest. -
The Geopolitics of being Brittany Griner
In the Season 5 premiere, The Revs discuss the efforts in getting WNBA superstar Brittany Griner home from Russia, where she’s currently serving a sentence for possession of less than a gram of cannabis oil. Will Griner step foot on US soil again, or will she be forced to serve her recently-appointed nine year sentence? -
Roe v. Wade and its Impact on Black Folks
On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. The landmark 1973 case granting women the legal right to an abortion was struck down in Dobbs v. Jackson case originating in Mississippi. Now without federal protections, many states have placed severe restrictions or outright banned abortions and the hardest to be hit by these laws will be the poor and Black and brown women. In this episode of the All Rev’d Up podcast, The Revs discuss the impact overturning Roe will have on Black folks. -
BHM 2022: Still Overcoming
As February winds down, The Revs reconvene for a special episode dedicated to Black History: beyond the month. The month, used by some to complain about being the shortest month to celebrate Black History, but nonetheless is still used to celebrate pillars that came before those today; and The Revs discuss celebrating not only Black History, but the present of Black Americana, as well. -
The Way We Speak: Black Vernacular
In the season 4 finale, The Rev’s discuss the latest trend on “Black Twitter,” which discussed Black slang, phrases and colloquialisms. The viral topic lead with, “the African American urge…” From “gone with your bad self,” to “my bad,” The Rev’s go tit-for-tat with their favorite sayings and may have introduced the audience to a few new ones; now, give us the 411…what’s your go-to “urge?” -
Ahmaud Arbery: is this justice?
After Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. were found guilty on multiple counts, but specifically in the murder of 25-year-old Amaud Arbery, many ask if the unarmed Black jogger truly received justice. From Black pastors’ presence in the courtroom being questioned, to a defense attorney inhumanely discussing Arbery’s alleged “long, dirty toenails,” The Revs weigh in on their thoughts on the trial, the outcome, and the future of America’s justice system regarding Black lives.
