Dec 4, 202536 minS0
<p>The New Skill Imperative: Why AI Literacy Is Non-Negotiable<br> Dr. Brandon Harrison-Smith speaks with Dr. Kofi Nyarko, a professor at Morgan State University and the founding director of the Center for Equitable...
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The B-Xcellent Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Brandon Harrison-Smith · education · EN
About this Podcast:
B-Xcellent Podcasting brings insight to young black professionals seeking academic success by discussing the journey of various black professionals.
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Who hosts The B-Xcellent Podcast?
The B-Xcellent Podcast is hosted by Dr. Brandon Harrison-Smith. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has The B-Xcellent Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The New Skill Imperative: Why AI Literacy Is Non-Negotiable" (4 December 2025, 36 minutes), "Living Your Epic Life with Dr. Luciano Castillo" (13 November 2025, 52 minutes), and "B-Xcellent Is Back!" (2 October 2025, 3 minutes).
How often does The B-Xcellent Podcast publish?
The B-Xcellent Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The B-Xcellent Podcast?
Booking probability for The B-Xcellent Podcast is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The B-Xcellent Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The B-Xcellent Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The B-Xcellent Podcast?
The strongest fits for The B-Xcellent Podcast are Universities & Colleges and Business & Management Consulting. The B-Xcellent Podcast has an education audience.
About the host
Dr. Brandon Harrison-Smith hosts The B-Xcellent Podcast, an education podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Nov 13, 202552 minS0
<p>Dr. Castillo returns to the podcast today, not to discuss his groundbreaking research, but to delve into his new book, Building Your Epic Life: Your Journey, Your Way, Your Masterpiece, and explore the philosophy...
Episode #11
B-Xcellent Is Back!
Oct 2, 20253 minS0<p>Dr. Brandon Harrison-Smith broadcasts from the podcast's new home at Morgan State University with a major announcement: the "B-Xcellent" vision is expanding into "DARE to STEM," a new movement designed to empower...
Episode #10
Imposter Syndrome
Dec 13, 20249 minS0<p>Dr. Brandon Harrison-Smith is back with an in-depth exploration of imposter syndrome, a pervasive challenge that students and professionals alike may find themselves facing.. </p> <p>Through the story of Maya, a...
- Dec 6, 202440 minS0
<p>Dr. Brandon Harrison-Smith sits down with two first-year engineering students, Jada Andrews and Brooke Sanders, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to college. They share their experiences with...
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Episode #8
Navigating New Beginnings in Academia
Apr 4, 202426 minS0<p>Embarking on a journey in higher education can be as daunting as it is exciting. To help ease this transition, I'm excited to share our latest episode from the B-Xcellent 7 Tip series: "Navigating New Beginnings in...
Episode #1
Season 1 Highlights and Horizon
Mar 14, 202425 minS2<p>Welcome back to the B-Xcellent STEM Talk series! In this special episode, 'Reflect & Advance: Season 1 Highlights & Season 2 Preview,' we journey back through the inaugural season to spotlight our top 7 sound bites...
- Dec 19, 202352 minS0
<p>🚀 Meet the engineer who’s not just solving equations but societal equations too, on this week’s episode of The B-Xcellent Podcast! Our guest, a driven PhD student from Purdue University, is at the cutting-edge of...
Episode #6
Engineering Success: Dr. Brandon Pitts Secrets to Thriving in Human Factors, Automation, and Beyond
Oct 13, 202343 minS0<p>Our guest, Dr. Brandon Pitts, is a renowned expert in the fields of human factors, cognitive ergonomics, human-automation interaction, adaptive interface design, and the exciting realms of autonomous driving and...
Oct 2, 202345 minS0<p> In this episode, we take a journey down memory lane with Dr. Luciano Castillo, an Endowed Chair in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Purdue University. We discuss topics such as staying academically curious...
Episode #4
Chemistry of Community
Jun 9, 202345 minS0<p>Join us as we discuss with PhD Candidate Sopuruchukwu Ezenwa the importance of having/finding a community for academic success.</p>
Episode #3
A CATALYST FOR CHANGE Ep 03
May 19, 20231h 9mS0<p>Today we talk to Bereket Bekele as he discusses his experience as an international student and Ph.D. student in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. Join us as we also discuss the catalyst for change for...
Episode #2
Engineering our Future
May 16, 202342 minS1<p>Today we talk to Dr. Green as we discover how went from growing tadpoles as a kid to a professor who explores the origami of DNA for different therapeutic applications.</p>
Episode #1
ROCK[ET] STAR
Mar 31, 202330 minS1<p>In this episode, we meet at the intersection of imposter syndrome and navigating STEM. Dr. McClain discusses her journey from a young STEM scholar to an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering at Purdue...
Recent guests
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Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems
Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems
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Dr. Kofi Nyarko
Morgan State University
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Dr. Luciano Castillo
Purdue University
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Dr. McClain
Purdue University
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