NAACP+ Inside The Industry

Inside the Industry is a one-on-one interview podcast that pulls back the curtain on the entertainment business by spotlighting the people who shape it. Through candid, in-depth conversations, each episode...more

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May 27, 2026

From Interning at Hot 97 to the Met Gala with Rihanna — Entertainment Journalist Gia Peppers

What does it actually take to build a two-decade career in entertainment journalism — across NBC's Today Show, Hot 97, Essence, Access Hollywood, BET,...

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May 20, 2026

Tribeca Film Festival Programmer Reveals Why Your Film Really Got Rejected

If your film has been rejected by festival after festival, this episode is going to change how you think about everything. In this episode...

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May 11, 2026

Ted Lasso Writer Reveals What Hollywood Won't Tell You About Breaking In

What does it actually take to become a working television writer in Hollywood? In this episode of NAACP+'s Inside the Industry, host Ariana Drummond...

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May 06, 2026

He Started as an Intern - here’s What Changed Everything

DeVon Franklin rose from intern to executive producer in Hollywood—but how did that actually happen? In this episode of NAACP+ Inside the Industry, DeVon...

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April 29, 2026

The Making of a Fashion Powerhouse | Brandon Gray on Building House of Gray and Dressing Hollywood

The making of a fashion powerhouse—how does a designer go from starting out to dressing Hollywood’s biggest stars? Brandon Gray has built a brand...

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April 21, 2026

Breaking Into Hollywood without Connections | Inside the Industry with James Swoope

How do you break into Hollywood without connections? For most people, the biggest barrier to entering the entertainment industry isn’t talent—it’s access. So how...

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