2019 NBA Awards

Los Angeles, CA

Jay held it down on the red carpet, interviewing celebrities and delivering extraordinary coverage.

An Extraordinary evening: for podcasters of color

YouTube Space LA, Los Angeles, CA

Once again it’s on. Jay organized a night of food, fun, and fellowship to celebrate podcasters of color and our invaluable contributions to this medium.

Much love to SimpleCast and YouTube for co-presenting this event, as well as Patreon and Castbox for sponsoring it.

Additionally, shoutout to AudioBoom, SquadCast and our family at TuneIn for partnering in making this dream a reality.

2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards

Los Angeles, CA

Jay held it down on the red carpet, interviewing celebrities and delivering extraordinary coverage.

ET Live

Jay was a guest on ET Live, where he discussed why athlete’s such as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James should be celebrated for their immeasurable accomplishments both on and off the court.

Sxsw 2019

Austin, TX

Back like we never left. Jay had the honor of hosting SXSW’s official Podcast Meetup with tech superstar Espree Devora of Women in Tech. Big things.

2019 Oscars

Los Angeles, CA

Jay was on the red carpet knocking out celebrity interviews and delivering extraordinary coverage as only he can. That’s kind of a big deal, I suppose.

youtube space la

Los Angeles, CA

Jay discussed story structure for podcasting as a featured speaker at YouTube’s LA headquarters.

black history month FEATURE IN TUNEIN

TuneIn

The fine folks at TuneIn once again featured our podcast during Black History Month.

wework black entrepreneur series

Los Angeles, CA

Jay was invited to speak at WeWork as a part of their Black Entrepreneur panel series.

NPR

Los Angeles, CA

Jay appeared on NPR’s On Point to provide insight and commentary on a number of important issues regarding politics, society, and pop culture.

MSNBC

Los Angeles, CA

Jay appeared on MSNBC Live to discuss Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s refusal to resign after his racist ass yearbook photo from 1984 surfaced. Because, yeah… America.

university of southern california

Los Angeles, CA

Jay was a featured speaker during USC’s two-day event “The Power and Pleasure of Podcasting”, which served to explore this rapidly evolving format that especially resonates with audiences underserved by traditional media.

black history month itunes feature

iTunes

Once again it’s on. For the 3rd year in a row our podcast was featured during iTunes’ Black History Month campaign. Not quite reparations, but it’s a step in the right direction.

KPCC’s Take two w/ a martinez

Los Angeles, CA

During a live taping at popular eatery My Two Cents in Los Angeles, Jay got his Anthony Bourdain on and discussed the history and cultural influence of soul food in America. And his picks for the best soul food in Los Angeles are official too.

AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENING: FOR PODCASTER OF COLOR

Inner-City Arts, Los Angeles, CA

In recognizing the absence of community amongst podcasters of color, Jay organized a night of food, fun, and fellowship for us to celebrate our invaluable contributions to this medium with 200 attendees. But even outside of all the fun, it served as the impetus for the much needed wholesale changes that are necessary to achieve equitable treatment within the podcasting industry.

Much love to SimpleCast for co-presenting this event, as well TableCakes Productions, Wavve, Heil Sound, RadioPublic, SquadCast, ShePodcasts, and Bullhorn for sponsoring it.

Additionally, shoutout to AudioBoom, Inner-City Arts, Comfort LA, De Mi Alma Productions, and our family at TuneIn for partnering in making this dream a reality.

LA SPEAKS

Los Angeles, CA

Jay was a featured panelist at LA Speaks: On The Evolution of the Artist, which explored the evolution of creative expression in Los Angeles. It also allowed attendees to listen and engage in inspirational keynotes, interactive workshops, and insightful panel discussions with both emerging and established creatives.

the laura coates show

New York City, NY

Jay was a special guest on The Laura Coates Show on Sirius XM. During which, he discussed the emotional labor that people of color subject themselves to by being expected to educate White audiences, his work in entertainment, and the predatory behavior of the entertainment industry. Of which he wrote about for Huffington Post.

outlier podcast festival

Los Angeles, CA

Jay was a featured speaker at the Outlier Podcast Festival, which features speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, live shows and more.

start, sustain, and get paid for your podcast

Los Angeles, CA

Jay was a featured speaker and panelist in which he shared some of the science behind the creation of The Extraordinary Negroes, how he got started in the podcast industry and his practices in expansion, digital strategy, and monetization. 

universal fancon 2018

Baltimore, MD

The inaugural Universal FanCon celebrates the diversity of fandom and serves as the epicenter of fan culture. We came, we saw, we held it down with a live episode of our podcast featuring our very special guest Eunique Jones Gibson of Dream Village and Because of Them We Can. The ancestors were pleased.

black web fest 2018

Harlem, NY

Alex was a featured panelist at Black Web Fest 2018, which celebrates Black media makers and digital content. Attendees enjoyed wine tastings, panels, film screenings, networking, and more. Red velvet cake was sorely missed. 

the podlist feature

Our show was featured in The Podlist, a weekly collection of some of the best podcasts published each week. Cue obligatory confetti toss. Check it out here. 

Podcasts In Color Feature

PodcastsInColor.com

Our Black Panther review was featured on Podcasts In Color's list of Five Black Panther Podcasts Under An Hour. 

a creative social mixer

Los Angeles, CA

In order to foster a community of color around our respective crafts, we partnered with Creators of Color for a social mixer specifically for creatives. This included a panel discussing our experiences as creators of color, food and drinks, and more melanin and graceful aging than legally allowed. The best of times were had by all. 

Black history month feature in itunes 

iTunes

Outside of Black Panther providing us with the blessing of a lifetime, we celebrated Black History Month 2018 by being featured in iTunes. Champagne and campaign. 

black history month feature in tunein

TuneIn.com

The fine folks at TuneIn featured us as one of their Emerging Voices during Black History Month. The ancestors were pleased. 

featured in The Root

TheRoot.com

"Added for their commitment to elevating the voices of black women, Extraordinary Negroes makes the list. Jay Connor and Alexander Hardy co-host this smart and hilarious show that isn’t afraid to have the difficult conversations that are often ignored or downplayed. Don’t be surprised to hear the witty co-hosts effortlessly going from exchanging social commentary to sharing intimate stories about their own struggles with mental health." Read the rest here. 

official partnership with tunein

TuneIn.com

After months of courtship, TuneIn finally put a ring on it. As part of their revolutionary First Play initiative, our listeners are granted early access to every episode of our podcast exclusively on TuneIn. It's not quite reparations, but it's still kind of a big deal. 

Featured in tunein

TuneIn.com

The fine folks at TuneIn featured us as one of their Editor's Choice Podcasts. So if you aren't binge listening to our show on their app, you're living life wrong. 

Podcast Movement 2017

Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA

Jay was in the building to shake hands, kiss babies, and drop knowledge at Podcast Movement 2017, an annual conference dedicated to active and aspiring podcasters, industry representatives, and professionals. 

the people's choice podcast awards nominee

PodcastAwards.com

For the 12th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards, we were nominated for Best Society & Culture Podcast. That deserves a tambourine shake or seven. 

featured in bitch media

BitchMedia.org

Award-winning publication Bitch Media, renown for curating "thoughtful feminist responses to mainstream media and popular culture", compiled a list of twenty-one of their favorite podcasts. And guess who made their list?  

featured in the new york times

New York Times, NY

The Extraordinary Negroes was featured in The New York Times' popular newsletter, Race/Related. Which prides itself on "exploring race with provocative reporting and discussion". Check out our feature here.

#GetSomeJoy: A Blackstravaganza for mental health awareness (NYC)

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York, NY

On May 31, Alex hosted a night of merriment, art, readings by poets and storytellers, and candid conversations to increase awareness and destroy the stigmas around mental and emotional wellness at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Featured guests: Hari Ziyad, Drew Shane, Danielle Belton, Jayson P. Smith, Alise Leslie, and Darnell Lamont Walker. Here's a recap of what happened.

featured in ctzns online

TheCTZNS.com

In these perilous times of mumble rappers and tyrannical Cheetos a "Stay-Woke" Starter Pack is more essential than ever before. And the fine folks at CTZNS Online were kind enough to include our podcast in theirs. Check it out here.  

POdcast spotlight:  Podcasts In color

PodcastsInColor.com

Podcast directory Podcasts In Color featured The Extraordinary Negroes on their homepage. View the directory here.

The Extraordinary Negroes live at sxsw

Austin, TX

The wonderful (and smart) folks at SXSW (one of the largest annual music, film, and technology festivals in the world) invited us out to Austin, TX to perform a live recording of The Extraordinary Negroes on their Live Podcast Stage, sponsored by TuneIn. 

Hear "Once Upon a Live SXSW Episode" here.

#PodinLiveNYC: Black Podcast Meet Up

Von, New York, NY

PodLiveNYC was a gathering of a bunch of dope podcasts by Black creators, presented by the Tea with Queen and J podcast. Also featured: Inner Hoe Uprising, The Cure, The Girth, Bag Ladiez, We Come From Queens, Brunch & Budget, TK in the AM, Queer WOC, The Bodega Podcast. 

black history month itunes feature

The Extraordinary Negroes was featured for the month of February 2017. Champagne for everyone.

Black Pride: Black Podcasts to Add to Your Queue

MalloriSymone.com

In this celebration of podcasts that exemplify Black Excellence, we got a shoutout for being "comical, informative, and encouraging". Read the rest of our feature here. 

A VERY EXTRAORDINARY WATCH PARTY w/ Very smart brothas

Johnny Pistolas, Washington, DC

For the finale of BET's The New Edition Story, we teamed up with Very Smart Brothas (Panama Jackson and Damon Young) and invited our listeners and readers out for a night of merriment, nostalgia, and fellowship at Johnny Pistolas in Washington, DC. Thanks to our sponsors, AMC Theaters, The Royal Stitch, Bolden USA, University of Dope, and Solana Shaw of Chakra Verde, the watch party also included an open bar, games, and giveaways. And music by DJ Black Shah. Afterwards, Panama and Jas Hands of The Brown Liquor Report joined us for "A Very Extraordinary Live Episode." You should have been there. Check out some photos from that night right here.