Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Hillman Grad & Lemonada MediaLegacy Talk with Lena Waithe is a love letter to Black storytellers in entertainment. Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe sits down with trailblazers like Phylicia Rashad, Loretta Devine, Ava DuVernay and more to discuss their creative process, their journey, and how they became the incredible people they are today. Legacy Talk is more than just a series of interviews; it’s ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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In the season finale of Legacy Talk, Lena sits down with the incomparable Phylicia Rashad live from Tribeca X. From The Wiz to The Cosby Show, A Raisin in the Sun, Creed, and Purpose, Phylicia's career has embodied grace, depth, and quiet power. She ... more
Lena sits down with visionary actor and director Bill Duke. From his first role in Car Wash to American Gigolo and Menace II Society, to directing Sister Act II and Dark Girls, Duke’s work has left an unforgettable mark on film and culture. He opens ... more
This week on Legacy Talk, Lena sits down with comedy powerhouse Kym Whitley. From The Sinbad Show and Martin to Next Friday, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Master of None, Kym has built a career on fearless humor and unforgettable characters. She opens up... more
This week, Lena dives into the remarkable journey of Lela Rochon – the unforgettable actress who gave us range and beauty in culture's most memorable films. Lela shares how she was handpicked by Eddie Murphy to play “Sunshine” in Harlem Nights, breat... more
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I love this podcast. As a younger woman I did not fully appreciate the contributions of your guests while I was watching. I am so grateful for their wisdom and their journeys. Thank you Lena.
Apple Podcasts5Conchs82
United Statesa month ago - Excellence
Your interview style is so insightful and informative. I love the way that you ask questions based off of movies that we love parts of their lives that were turning points, and I just appreciate and love listening to your podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Fiver LaLaUnited States2 months ago - Love the guests, host not so much.
A+ selection of guests. Lena clearly admires the guests and recognizes the collective appreciation of the audience for her guests. I find her questions to be ridiculously one note: “what was that like for you How was that for you? What were you thinking?” Luckily, her guests have suce experience that they can fill in the gaps but the questioning drives me nuts. There are also times when she praises the guests (and they certainly deserve their flowers) but she uses this grandiloquent language tha... more
Apple Podcasts3Not EsmeraldaUnited States2 months ago - Like no other podcast…
Lena Waithe knows when to talk and ask questions and when to let her guests talk.
One of the few podcasts where the host doesn’t make it about them. Which tells us so much about her as a person and allows us to really hear the guests.
Apple Podcasts5Peolguin0227United States10 months ago - We Need Each Other…
Awesome Interview and Podcast.
African Americans have had to struggle so long to get positions they are well qualified for. Although we know this, but when I listened to Debbie Allen say how long it took her to find work and how she was denied the opportunity to produce by a producer who had no scheme of reference for the topic he was creating was disheartening to hear. I’m sure this scenario happens a lot, but the pain of being dismissed due to the threat of not wanting to hire her level of tal... more
Apple Podcasts5Beverly ChandranUnited States10 months ago
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legacy Talk
What is Legacy Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The program celebrates the contributions of Black storytellers in the entertainment industry through intimate conversations with influential figures such as Phylicia Rashad and Loretta Devine. Episodes explore their personal journeys, creative processes, and the societal impacts of their work, highlighting themes of representation, mentorship, and resilience. It stands out as a reflective series that not only shares the stories of these artists but also seeks to inspire future generations by documenting experiences that have shaped cultural narratives.
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How many episodes of Legacy Talk are there?
Legacy Talk launched a year ago and published 19 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Legacy Talk include:
1. Cree Summer
2. Sheryl Lee Ralph
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