Podcast History is Made: The First Vinyl Record Centering and Celebrating Black and Brown Voices in Podcasting is Being Pressed

Podcast History is Made: The First Vinyl Record Centering and Celebrating Black and Brown Voices in Podcasting is Being Pressed

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The Qube, your hub to discover your next favorite Black and Brown podcasts, in partnership with Certified Crucial, a leading merchandise solutions company for creators, proudly announces the release of The Podcast Salon - Volume One.

The Podcast Salon - Volume One features thirteen brilliant Black & Brown podcasts who are helping to shape the culture. Included are compelling, inspiring, and down right funny clips from each podcast designed to spark discovery, preserve our stories and our voices for years to come. This vinyl record is more than just a compilation, it is a living archive and collector’s item.

“When TikTok went dark in January I was inspired to find a way to take back control of our voices. To put them somewhere they can’t be erased and a vinyl record seemed like the perfect way to do it.” says Anna DeShawn, founder of The Qube.

Marz, co-founder of Certified Crucial says, “We’re proud to help launch the first vinyl in podcasting to center Black and Brown voices. This is exactly why we started Certified Crucial: to uplift storytellers, preserve their work, and make this industry more equitable.”

The Qube has curated this historic collection for all of us to enjoy. To order your vinyl, visit the website.

Featured podcasts include

    Queer News
    Queer News (Ambie award winning podcast)
    News and Society & Culture
    From: E3 Radio
    Hosted by: Libsyn4.6 ★
    77 Flavors of Chicago: History & Culture
    77 Flavors of Chicago
    Society & Culture
    From: Sara Faddah & Dario Durham
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout4.6 ★
    Joy in the Breakthrough
    Joy in the Breakthrough
    Mental
    From: The Qube
    Hosted by: Captivate
    Bad Queers
    Trailer Play trailerBad Queers
    Health & Fitness
    From: Shana & Kris
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout4.9 ★
    Together Real Bad
    Trailer Play trailerTogether Real Bad
    Society & Culture
    From: Beautifulll & Ace
    Hosted by: Podbean4.6 ★
    The Closet Unlocked
    The Closet Unlocked
    Culture
    From: The Closet Unlocked
    Hosted by: Spotify for Creators5.0 ★
    Black Gay Table Talk™  Let's get to talking...
    Trailer Play trailerBlack Gay Table Talk
    Society & Culture and Health & Fitness
    From: Kenan C.G. & Dorian M
    Hosted by: Libsyn5.0 ★
    Weight For It
    Trailer Play trailerWeight for It (Multi-Ambie award winning podcast)
    Society & Culture
    From: ohitsBigRon Studios
    Hosted by: PRX4.9 ★
    Gathering Ground
    Gathering Ground
    Business
    From: Mary F. Morten
    Hosted by: Squarespace5.0 ★
    Queue Points
    Trailer Play trailerQueue Points (Ambie nominated podcast)
    Music
    From: Queue Points LLC
    Hosted by: Captivate5.0 ★
    Our Ancestors Were Messy
    Trailer Play trailerOur Ancestors Were Messy (Tribeca featured podcast)
    Arts
    From: Nichole Hill
    Hosted by: Simplecast4.8 ★
    Change Agents The Podcast
    Trailer Play trailerChange Agents
    News
    From: Reparations Media
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout

The vinyl also features content from DCP Entertainment (Multi-award winning podcast network).

About The Qube:

The Qube is a hub to discover your next favorite Black and Brown podcasts. By providing a space for culturally aligned stories, The Qube diversifies the fastest-growing medium and fosters community through authentic storytelling.

About Certified Crucial:

Certified Crucial is a pioneering merchandise partner for creators, specializing in bespoke, high-quality merch solutions that amplify voices and build communities. Proudly LGBTQIA+ owned, Certified Crucial collaborates with creators to bring unique projects to life while supporting sustainable practices.


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