‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Meet the brains behind ‘Pour Minds’
Since launching their podcast, “Pour Minds,” eight years ago, hosts Drea Nicole and Lex P have witnessed a lot of change in their industry. From their purview, there is more content, but representation still lacks.
“When you see the top 100 podcasts, it’s really not enough Black women in there,” Lex P said to the hosts of “It’s UATL.”
For their raw, unfiltered takes on dating, friendships and personal growth, the two friends from Houston frequently find themselves on those aforementioned lists. In a male-dominated business, it’s why female-led shows stand out.
It’s not lost on the “Pour Minds” hosts, either.
“I think women just need a safe space, and I think Lex and I have done a really good job of creating that,” Drea said.
Admittedly, on a show where conversation involves sipping on alcoholic beverages, there’s bound to be tipsy guests, archived episodes and even requests to have some content scrapped altogether.
The hosts even had to grapple with their own embarrassing show moments and growing up as professionals.
“We’ve both been through a lot of different changes in life, a lot of different versions of ourselves,” Drea said.
Also on this week’s episode
Discussion around Black women winning wasn’t confined to the podcast space.
Hosts Najja Parker, Nedra Rhone and DeAsia Paige also chat about Spelman College professor Cheryl Finley, who was recently awarded as the High Museum of Art’s 2026 David C. Driskell Prize recipient. The award recognizes individuals who advance Black American culture within the art industry.
Just down the road from the High, the Auburn Avenue Research Library got some good news: It received a $220,000 grant from Getty to digitize collections from Atlanta’s Black arts movement.
While we’re talking about Black art, a new flick has been fresh on the minds of our hosts for this week’s “Rent Free” segment. Aleshea Harris’ “Is God Is” is a revenge film filled with depth, humor, relatability and unforgettable moments that stay with you. Co-hosts Paige and Parker talk about why they’re still thinking about it.
In news from the wide world of sports, a lineup of artists for FIFA’s Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park has been announced. The event taking place over the course of the World Cup in Atlanta will feature CeeLo Green, Nappy Roots and Davido.
Related reads from UATL and AJC
Follow the stories that inspired this week’s episode.
- Spelman professor grabs top award at High Museum of Art
- Davido, CeeLo Green among headliners for Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest
- Atlanta library earns $220K grant to preserve ‘the Black experience’
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Roll credits
“It’s UATL” comes from DeAsia Paige, Nedra Rhone, Najja Parker, Isabelle Kerby-McGowan, Cara Shillenn, Gavin Godfrey, Mara Davis, Shane Backler, Roy Williams, Matt Gannon, Kishuna Joseph, Keith Lovely Jr., Megan Nadolski, Samantha Stamler and Janel Davis.
About the Author
Gavin Godfrey is an editor and Team Lead for UATL, the AJC's Black culture franchise. He's an award-winning writer and editor from Atlanta who's covered everything from OutKast to the water boys. Before joining the AJC, Gavin worked for Capital B Atlanta, CNN, and Creative Loafing.