In this episode, John sits down with performance artist, writer, and educator Kenzi James. Kenzi talks about his recent performance in FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom aint enuff, a Downtown Urban Arts Festival production. Kenzi also opens up about his childhood and about the current relationship he has with his parents, his educational journey honing his skills as a performer by attending some of the top educational institutions for performing arts, and the many projects that he has written over the years. 

In this episode, John sits down with performance artist, writer, and educator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theekenzijames/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kenzi James</a>. Kenzi talks about his recent performance in FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom aint enuff, a Downtown Urban Arts Festival production. Kenzi also opens up about his childhood and about the current relationship he has with his parents, his educational journey honing his skills as a performer by attending some of the top educational institutions for performing arts, and the many projects that he has written over the years.

Episode 19: Kenzi James Interview

In this episode, John sits down with his good friend and Founder of Ebony Voyage, Aaron Westbrook. Aaron talks about "Coming Out" to his parents, his ongoing relationship with his father, the reason behind starting Ebony Voyage, and why it's so important to support black-owned businesses.  This season is sponsored by the Counter Narrative Project (CNP), a nonprofit organization that shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives. 

In this episode, John sits down with his good friend and Founder of <a href="https://www.ebonyvoyage.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_4-SBhCgARIsAAlegrXG5fIX8ru0p3lcULOv0AYDk60cVxBNKRKiRQfafDtvZtWTA9RvxWEaAuquEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ebony Voyage</a>, Aaron Westbrook. Aaron talks about "Coming Out" to his parents, his ongoing relationship with his father, the reason behind starting Ebony Voyage, and why it's so important to support black-owned businesses.  This season is sponsored by the <a href="https://www.thecounternarrative.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Counter Narrative Project (CNP)</a>, a nonprofit organization that shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives.

Episode 18: Aaron Westbrook Interview

John sits down with the Founder of Open To All Entertainment (OTA) (@opentoall.ent), the Legendary Leggoh JohVera. Leggoh talks about growing up in multiple cities, how he got started in ballroom, the Iconic MC Debra, his opinion about the HBO Max show Legendary, and more. This season is sponsored by the Counter Narrative Project (CNP), a non-profit organization that shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives.

<h2>John sits down with the Founder of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/opentoall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open To All Entertainment (OTA)</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/opentoall.ent/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@opentoall.ent</a>), the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamleggoh/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legendary Leggoh JohVera</a>.</h2> <h2>Leggoh talks about growing up in multiple cities, how he got started in ballroom, the Iconic MC Debra, his opinion about the HBO Max show Legendary, and more.</h2> <h2>This season is sponsored by the <a href="https://www.thecounternarrative.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Counter Narrative Project (CNP)</a>, a non-profit organization that shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives.</h2>

Episode 17: Legendary Leggoh JohVera Interview

Medino Green

John sits down with artist, rapper, and lyricist Medino Green to discuss his new mixtape (IN MY BAG), participating in the MOBIfest Cypher, and more. John and Medino also talk about the announcement that Xtube recently released and the new Black LGBTQ+ on-demand live streaming platform iElevate+ TV that is set to launch soon. 

John sits down with artist, rapper, and lyricist Medino Green to discuss his new mixtape (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/medinogreen/sets/in-my-bag-mixtape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IN MY BAG</a>), participating in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBB79ibkbeM&amp;list=PLH3YWhCGtRRpBVuxiirg-vNRX1t2IeBWw&amp;index=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MOBIfest Cypher</a>, and more. John and Medino also talk about the announcement that Xtube recently released and the new Black LGBTQ+ on-demand live streaming platform iElevate+ TV that is set to launch soon.

Episode 16: Medino Green Interview 

In this episode, John sits down with Creative Director and International Model Chad Bailey, who also is President/A&amp;R of Pynk Gorilla Entertainment, and Owner of 4NI Visuals. Chad talks about what it was like growing up in Jamaica, how moving to New York City made him a stronger person, working with the love of his life, Bugz Gutta, and more. Both John and Chad had a lot in their “B.A.G.” this episode that you don't want to miss!

In this episode, John sits down with Creative Director and International Model Chad Bailey, who also is President/A&amp;R of Pynk Gorilla Entertainment, and Owner of 4NI Visuals. Chad talks about what it was like growing up in Jamaica, how moving to New York City made him a stronger person, working with the love of his life, Bugz Gutta, and more. Both John and Chad had a lot in their “B.A.G.” this episode that you don't want to miss!

Episode 15: Chad Bailey Interview

In this episode, John sits down with Ian Haddock, Executive Director of The Normal Anomaly Initiative to discuss homelessness, sex work, and entrepreneurship. From the I in LGBTQIA to microwavable relationships, both John and Ian go deep into conversation about these two topics.

In this episode, John sits down with Ian Haddock, Executive Director of <a href="https://www.normalanomaly.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Normal Anomaly Initiative</a> to discuss homelessness, sex work, and entrepreneurship. From the I in LGBTQIA to microwavable relationships, both John and Ian go deep into conversation about these two topics.

Episode 14: Ian Haddock Interview

John sits down Kerry D, singer/songwriter and member of the signing duo RM8. Kerry D talks about what it was like growing up with his grandmom and not having his parents fully in his life as a child and what its like filming on the hit reality show web series, Chasing Dallas. This is a must listen as John and Kerry D let the listeners know what has them both in their "B.A.G.". 

John sits down Kerry D, singer/songwriter and member of the signing duo RM8. Kerry D talks about what it was like growing up with his grandmom and not having his parents fully in his life as a child and what its like filming on the hit reality show web series, Chasing Dallas. This is a must listen as John and Kerry D let the listeners know what has them both in their "B.A.G.".

Episode 13: Kerry D Interview

Charles Stephens

John sits down with Charles Stephens, Founder and Executive Director of Counter Narrative Project (CNP) to discuss the traditions of black gay writers, the importance of black gay media, the vision that he has for CNP, and more. 

John sits down with Charles Stephens, Founder and Executive Director of <a href="https://www.thecounternarrative.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Counter Narrative Project (CNP)</a> to discuss the traditions of black gay writers, the importance of black gay media, the vision that he has for CNP, and more.

Episode 12: Charles Stephens Interview

Ernest Owens

John sits down with award-winning journalist Ernest Owens to discuss gentrification in gay communities, the lack of vetting on the new social media platform Clubhouse, and the increasing number of social media scammers. This episode will definitely keep you on your toes. 

John sits down with award-winning journalist Ernest Owens to discuss gentrification in gay communities, the lack of vetting on the new social media platform Clubhouse, and the increasing number of social media scammers. This episode will definitely keep you on your toes.

Episode 11: Ernest Owens Interview

In this episode, John invited celebrity hairstylist and beauty blogger, Nathaniel Jaye to discuss the misconceptions of being a hairstylist, multiple streams of income, and working at Full Figure &amp; New York Fashion Week. John and Nathaniel also discuss the the black gay norm on television along with deciding if we should cancel Karamo Brown from the community or not.  Listen now to find out what has John and Nathaniel in their "B.A.G.". Lets just say that there is a lack of black gay relationships, the lack of consistency with guys, and the lack of this &amp; that in regard to dating.

In this episode, John invited celebrity hairstylist and beauty blogger, Nathaniel Jaye to discuss the misconceptions of being a hairstylist, multiple streams of income, and working at Full Figure &amp; New York Fashion Week. John and Nathaniel also discuss the the black gay norm on television along with deciding if we should cancel Karamo Brown from the community or not.  Listen now to find out what has John and Nathaniel in their "B.A.G.". Lets just say that there is a lack of black gay relationships, the lack of consistency with guys, and the lack of this &amp; that in regard to dating.

Episode 10: Nathaniel Jaye Interview

In My B.A.G. (Black and Gay) is a podcast series about the current state of black gay culture. “In My Bag” is a statement used in the urban community describing a particular mood a person is in, whether it's good or bad. With segments like #TeaBag and #InMyBag, tune in to find out all the latest happenings and events in the black gay community, along with what has host John Torrence in his “B.A.G.”.

John sits down with openly gay hip-hop artist Bugz Gutta (@Bugz_Gutta) to talk about his latest venture, Pynk Gorilla Entertainment, his struggles growing up in Virginia, the love of his life, and so much more!  In addition, both John and Bugz express their opinions on 'Love Is Blind' cast member Carlton Morton actions on the show, and 'Good Times' star Jimmie Walker (JJ) being accused of making homophobic statements by fellow comedian Sampson McCormick. 

John sits down with openly gay hip-hop artist Bugz Gutta (@Bugz_Gutta) to talk about his latest venture, Pynk Gorilla Entertainment, his struggles growing up in Virginia, the love of his life, and so much more!  In addition, both John and Bugz express their opinions on 'Love Is Blind' cast member Carlton Morton actions on the show, and 'Good Times' star Jimmie Walker (JJ) being accused of making homophobic statements by fellow comedian Sampson McCormick.

Episode 9: Bugz Gutta Interview

John sits down with his good friend @theonlyjamel to talk about the Mobi Artist Showcase that took place in November, Saucy Santana shooting in Miami, Mondaire Jones who could be the first openly gay black man elected to Congress, and more. John expresses why he prefers talking rather than texting when getting to know someone. 

John sits down with his good friend @theonlyjamel to talk about the Mobi Artist Showcase that took place in November, Saucy Santana shooting in Miami, Mondaire Jones who could be the first openly gay black man elected to Congress, and more. John expresses why he prefers talking rather than texting when getting to know someone.

Episode 8: Jae Smoak Interview

John sits down with openly gay hip-hop artist/producer EarthTone to talk about his latest project Gourmet, being a cast member on The Circle NYC, his current relationship status, and so much more! John and EarthTone also talk about what has them both in their B.A.G.

John sits down with openly gay hip-hop artist/producer EarthTone to talk about his latest project Gourmet, being a cast member on The Circle NYC, his current relationship status, and so much more! John and EarthTone also talk about what has them both in their B.A.G.

Episode 7: EarthTone Interview

Charlie Jones

In this episode John has invited one of his close friends Charlie Jones (@cjaysfit_) who is a well known bartender in NYC. Both John and Charlie discuss Todrick Hall's nonpayment accusations, black gay reality shows, and more. Later in the show John reveals what a soft top is and Charlie talks about his views on interracial dating.   

In this episode John has invited one of his close friends Charlie Jones (@cjaysfit_) who is a well known bartender in NYC. Both John and Charlie discuss Todrick Hall's nonpayment accusations, black gay reality shows, and more. Later in the show John reveals what a soft top is and Charlie talks about his views on interracial dating.

Episode 6: Charlie Jones Interview

Joshua Starr

John invites one of his best friends Joshua Starr (@Joshua_Starr) to the show to recap their hot boy summer. Both John and Josh give their honest opinion on the transgender community, what's been having them in their "B.A.G." lately, and more. 

John invites one of his best friends Joshua Starr (@Joshua_Starr) to the show to recap their hot boy summer. Both John and Josh give their honest opinion on the transgender community, what's been having them in their "B.A.G." lately, and more.

Episode 5: Joshua Starr Interview

In this week's episode, John invites one of his “good good” girlfriends, Ashley Scarboro as a guest host to discuss transgender activist Janet Mock on filing for divorce to her husband, the different ways black women in today's society act around their gay best friends, and more. 

In this week's episode, John invites one of his “good good” girlfriends, Ashley Scarboro as a guest host to discuss transgender activist Janet Mock on filing for divorce to her husband, the different ways black women in today's society act around their gay best friends, and more.

Episode 4: Ashley Scarboro Interview

In this last two part interview, John confesses to his mom on why he feels guilty about being a gay male. In addition, his mom expresses her opinion on John’s previous relationships and ex boyfriends. 

In this last two part interview, John confesses to his mom on why he feels guilty about being a gay male. In addition, his mom expresses her opinion on John’s previous relationships and ex boyfriends.

Episode 3: Moments With Mom (Part 2)

In this part 1 of 2 interview, John gets to know his mom a little better by getting her thoughts on the LGBTQ community, knowing what really went through her mind when he came out as being gay, and more. 

In this part 1 of 2 interview, John gets to know his mom a little better by getting her thoughts on the LGBTQ community, knowing what really went through her mind when he came out as being gay, and more.

Episode 2: Moments With Mom (Part 1)

This week, John introduces himself as the host of In My B.A.G., talks black gay history, and gives his opinion on the Jussie Smollett attack. 

This week, John introduces himself as the host of In My B.A.G., talks black gay history, and gives his opinion on the Jussie Smollett attack.

Episode 1: John Torrence Introduction 

In My B.A.G. (Black and Gay) is a podcast series about the current state of black gay culture. “In My Bag” is a statement used in the urban community describing a particular mood a person is in, whether it's good or bad. With segments like #TeaBag and #InMyBag, tune in to find out all the latest happenings and events in the black gay community, along with what has host John Torrence in his “B.A.G.”.

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