We are thrilled to announce that the Chat and Bother Podcast was selected as an official entry in the ESSENCE Film Festival podcast competition held during the 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans. We came, we screened, and we won the jury prize for the Best Podcast. Chat and Bother has captivated audiences worldwide with an engaging blend of humor, heartfelt conversations, and insightful discussions. As the Essence Festival of Culture celebrates its milestone 30th year and includes podcasts in the Film Festival for the first time, Chat and Bother winning the jury prize underscores the podcast’s impact and relevance in today’s media landscape.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Essence Film Festival. This opportunity is a testament to the power of meaningful conversations and the importance of connecting with others through storytelling.”
See all the updates and behind-the-scenes moments of the Chat and Bother Podcast at the Essence Film Festival at the Essence Festival of Culture in our Instagram and Facebook stories! On Instagram, tap the “ESSENCE” highlight for a complete recap.
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“This couple is down to earth. They find ways to bring light and comedy to everyday life. It feels like an organic conversation in the living room just hanging out but everyone is entertained.”
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They are funny and it’s like a weekly podcast with my friends.
Everytime I listen I feel like we are all in the same room talking. I’m just waiting my turn before I give my opinion.”
“Listening to this podcast is like sitting at your kitchen table with family. This is special.”
My goal is to make listening to the Chat & Bother podcast the best part of our listeners’ day – besides coming in the house and taking their bras off or hearing the familiar duh-duhn that signals a great streaming binge is totally happening.
Recently, we were sitting on the couch, and I saw my daughter tip-toeing out of her room and into the kitchen – trying her best not to make a sound. I asked her what she was doing and she said, “I heard ya’ll talking and laughing so I just assumed you were recording the podcast, and I was trying to be quiet.” That’s how natural our podcast is.
He is a product professional and I am a business strategist, so even though our conversations appear to be random, they are well-planned and focused. I keep our discussions on the topic so that we can pack a lot of fun and Gen X memories in just 15 minutes. We hope that our episodes start discussions that listeners can have with their family and friends around the dinner table, on game night, or on social media.
In essence, my aim as the producer and director is to craft the Chat & Bother podcast as an effortlessly engaging and natural experience that not only brightens our listeners’ days but also sparks nostalgic conversations that resonate far beyond the confines of each episode.
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“They find ways to bring light and comedy to everyday life…” – Review on Audible