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Talib Jasir on Building Afros & Audio and the Power of Community in Podcasting

Talib Jasir on Building Afros & Audio and the Power of Community in Podcasting

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 In this episode of Behind the Mic, host Wize Grazette sits down with Talib Jasir, founder of the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, to explore how one man’s vision reshaped the landscape for Black podcasters across the nation. Talib shares how his passion for storytelling and audio fiction led to the creation of a thriving national community for independent creators, the challenges of sustaining Afros & Audio without major funding, and why this year’s event in Baltimore will be its final celebration. Together, they dive into his personal journey, creative growth, and what’s next for the movement he built. 🎧 B-Sides Track of the Week: “Lucky” by Tish Hyman — a soulful reminder to stay grounded in gratitude and perseverance through creative highs and lows. 💽 Listen to our B-Sides Track of the Week playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EysXGOWrzoQ3Zmp34VWLx 💽 Listen to our B-Sides Track of the Week playlist on Youtube: “We are the most powerful people in this industry. The podcast industry doesn’t exist without podcasters.” — Talib Jasir Chapters 00:00 — Intro 01:27 — Talib’s Journey and Afros & Audio 03:19 — B-Side Track of the Week 04:50 — Talib Jasir before Afros & Audio 12:10 — Trials & Tribulations 14:58 — Final Afros & Audio Podcast Festival Subscribe to Behind the Mic wherever you listen and leave a five-star rating — on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts if you’re a real one. Follow Talib Jasir on Instagram and Twitter @TalibJasir and visit AfrosAndAudio.com . Follow Wize Grazette on Instagram and X @TheRealWize. 🎙️ Behind the Mic: Hosted by Wize Grazette is Powered by Offscript Podcast Network. 🎧 Edited and produced by The Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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