Visual Intonation

About Visual Intonation

Visual Intonation, hosted by acclaimed director and screenwriter Vanté Gregory, delves into the vibrant world of Black artistry. Each episode features intimate conversations with visionary creators, exploring the depths of their craft and the cultural resonance of their work. Vanté Gregory's insightful approach illuminates the nuanced voices shaping contemporary art, offering listeners a profound journey through diverse artistic expressions. From emerging talents to established masters, Visual Intonation amplifies the richness of Black creativity, inviting audiences to experience art through the eyes and voices of its most compelling practitioners. Visual Intonation finds film not only as an art form but as a basis for education and cultural interaction.

Publisher

Vanté Gregory

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2022

Latest episode

23 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

253 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Mar 2026

   EP 166: Oscars 2026 Episode with Film Critic Erté Arnold

   This episode of the Visual Intonation Podcast captures the energy of Oscars 2026. Vanté Gregory sits down with film critic Erté Arnold to break it all down. Every category gets attention. Every winner gets questioned. They move with purpose through the night’s biggest moments while reflecting on what truly mattered. They spend time on Sinners. Its impact. Its weight. Its place in the culture. Not just whether it won, but what it changed. The conversation goes deeper than predictions and...

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   20 Mar 2026

   EP 165: No Permission with Cinematographer/Producer/Founder Samuel Hicks

   This is a story about commitment. About choosing a path and refusing to step off it. Samuel Hicks is a cinematographer shaped by Mississippi roots and sharpened by experience in New York and Los Angeles. His work on Outgrown, Varnel, and Bid for Love 2 carries a clear signature. It feels lived in. It feels honest. He blends regional truth with a polished eye, building images that look cinematic but never lose their soul. In this episode, we trace the moment everything shifted. Sam had twenty-...

3. 

   13 Mar 2026

   EP 164: Honest Images with Director/Cinematographer David Williams

   David Williams sees cinematography as more than craft. He sees it as a way of holding a moment that might otherwise disappear. Based in New York City and Los Angeles, he moves between coasts with a camera and a clear belief that images carry feeling. To him, every frame is a chance to capture a piece of someone’s soul on a strip of negative. David is also known for embracing the newest tools in filmmaking while honoring the discipline of film. As an owner of the Aaton XTR, he understand...

Who has been a guest on Visual Intonation

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alex Ashe
• Fisayo Olajide
• BP Edwards
• Taj Devore-Bey
• Unwana Uteh

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,443

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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Books guests

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