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NAACP+ Inside The Industry
Inside the Industry is a one-on-one interview podcast that pulls back the curtain on the entertainment business by spotlighting the people who shape it. Through candid, in-depth conversations, each episode explores individual career journeys, current projects, and the realities of working behind—and in front of—the spotlight. The podcast aims to demystify the industry while celebrating creativity, strategy, and the many paths to success.
Episodes
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Stories of the Harlem Renaissance That Sat in Storage for 50 Years | Once Upon a Time in Harlem
In 1972, legendary documentary filmmaker William Greaves brought the living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance together for one summer evening at Duke…
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Stevie Wonder, the Met Gala & a Secret Phone Call | Live Event Producer Jeff Atlas
What does it take to run a show in real time, in front of 3,000 people, with no second takes? In this episode of NAACP+ Inside the Industry, host Ariana…
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The Woman Behind the NAACP Image Awards for 22 Years Finally Tells the Inside Story
Every year, millions of people watch the NAACP Image Awards and celebrate Black excellence in entertainment. But have you ever wondered how it all actually…
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From TikTok to Ryan Coogler's Red Carpet — Film Critic & Creator Juju Green (Straw Hat Goofy)
He wasn't trying to become famous. Juju Green was working in advertising, talking about movies to anyone who would listen. And one night, his TikTok about Tom…
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The Woman Who Brought the Black Soap Opera Back — Beyond the Gates EP Sheila Ducksworth
For over 25 years, there was no Black daytime soap opera on television. Sheila Ducksworth decided that was going to change. In this episode of NAACP+ Inside…
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All American Is Ending After 8 Seasons. The Woman Who Built It Is Finally Telling Her Whole Story
Before she was one of the most powerful showrunners in Black television, Nkechi Okoro Caroll was stabilizing banking systems at the Federal Reserve by day, and…
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He Grew up on The Chi. Now He's Building the Blueprint — Actor & Entrepreneur Shamon Brown Jr.
He's been in front of the camera since he was five years old. Shamon Brown Jr. grew up on one of the most important Black shows on television. And now — at 21…
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Mario Van Peebles: New Jack City, His Father's Legacy & Why Black Stories Must Be Owned
Thirty-five years after New Jack City changed Hollywood, Mario Van Peebles is still at it — and this conversation proves exactly why. In this episode of NAACP+…
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Casting Is the First Act of Storytelling — The Woman Who Cast Black Hollywood | Robi Reed
Before Beyoncé was Beyoncé. Before Jamie Foxx was Jamie Foxx.Before Halle Berry won her Oscar. Someone saw them first. That someone is Robi Reed — and in this…
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50+ Shows. No Film School. How Tony McCuin Became One of TV's Most Powerful Live Directors
Most people have watched the NAACP Image Awards for years without knowing his name. Tony McCuin is the director who makes it all happen — and in this episode…
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Algee Smith: From Broke in LA to Euphoria, Jamie Foxx & Owning His Music
Algee Smith has never played it safe — and this conversation proves exactly why that's his superpower. From sleeping on a friend's couch in North Hollywood…
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Hollywood's Top Publicist Reveals What It Really Takes to Make Stars | Shannon Barr
What does it actually take to shape the careers of Hollywood's biggest stars — and survive the chaos behind the scenes? Veteran publicist Shannon Barr pulls…
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From Interning at Hot 97 to the Met Gala with Rihanna — Entertainment Journalist Gia Peppers
What does it actually take to build a two-decade career in entertainment journalism — across NBC's Today Show, Hot 97, Essence, Access Hollywood, BET, and the…
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Tribeca Film Festival Programmer Reveals Why Your Film Really Got Rejected
If your film has been rejected by festival after festival, this episode is going to change how you think about everything. In this episode of NAACP+'s Inside…
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Ted Lasso Writer Reveals What Hollywood Won't Tell You About Breaking In
What does it actually take to become a working television writer in Hollywood? In this episode of NAACP+'s Inside the Industry, host Ariana Drummond sits down…
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He Started as an Intern - here’s What Changed Everything
DeVon Franklin rose from intern to executive producer in Hollywood—but how did that actually happen? In this episode of NAACP+ Inside the Industry, DeVon…
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The Making of a Fashion Powerhouse | Brandon Gray on Building House of Gray and Dressing Hollywood
The making of a fashion powerhouse—how does a designer go from starting out to dressing Hollywood’s biggest stars? Brandon Gray has built a brand that commands…
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Breaking Into Hollywood without Connections | Inside the Industry with James Swoope
How do you break into Hollywood without connections? For most people, the biggest barrier to entering the entertainment industry isn’t talent—it’s access. So…
NAACP+ Inside The IndustryHow Vertical Storytelling Is Changing Hollywood | Inside the Industry with Wendy Calhoun
Welcome to the vertical storytelling era. But how do you actually break into vertical storytelling and short-form content right now? Short-form content is…
NAACP+ Inside The IndustryIntroducing NAACP+ Inside the Industry | A New Original Podcast Series (Official Teaser)
What does it take to build a career in entertainment today? NAACP+ Inside The Industry is a new original series exploring how film, television, music, fashion…