Culture Beats
The Culture Beats podcast features conversations about pop culture and many other aspects of life. The show is hosted by Chris Bournea, director of the acclaimed "Lady Wrestler" documentary who is also an author and journalist.
Culture Beats
Latest Episodes
How To Generate Ideas That Sell with Author Robert Gaines
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Robert Gaines, author of “Scintilla,” which he describes as a practical, psychology-driven guide for anyone who wants to generate business, product or service ideas. For more information about...
How To Build A Journalism Career With Kingsley H. Smith
Veteran broadcaster Kingsley H. Smith shares tips on how to build a career in journalism, based on his more than 40 years in the industry. We also discuss the importance of preserving Black history. For more information about Kingsl...
Can Content Creators Bypass Gatekeepers With This New Technology?
Does a new technology called Nostr have the potential to eliminate gatekeepers on the Internet and place the power of self-expression solely in the hands of content creators? Technology expert Wouter Constant and I debate the pros and cons of t...
An Icon Hiding In Plain Sight: Wrestler Lula Mae Provo's Daughter on Her Little-Known Legacy
In observance of Women's History Month, I hope you enjoy this conversation with Valerie Hawes about her legendary mother, wrestler Lula Mae Provo. Valerie shares why her mother was hesitant to talk about being one of the courageous Black women ...
The Transformative Power of Live Theater with Ben Zingos
In this episode, I speak with arts entrepreneur Ben Zingos about his innovative approach to theater. He transforms existing facilities into performance spaces through the organization he founded, the Space Pirates Theatre Collective. <...