Ashley interviewed Salma El-Wardany about her debut novel, THESE IMPOSSIBLE THINGS. Ashley asked Salma about writing characters who experience disappointment and ambition, societal conversations about religion, sex, and culture, why she chose post-college as the novel’s time period, and how she is building a fantastic presence as an advocate on Instagram. Book content warning: rape, […]
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We have a two part episode today! In the first segment Alana speaks with Jordan, the CEO & Founder of Analogue Records, about representation in the music industry, Berklee College of Music, and the importance of community within the industry. In conversation, Alana and outline discuss sexism within TikTok comments and what the future of
Girls, Gay, Theys & The Music Industry + Dreams & Dating with Angie Hockman Read More »
We’re looking at women in fandoms through a couple of different lenses today. First, Mariquita and Renee discuss a book that took them both completely by surprise. This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: The Joy of Loving Something–Anything–Like your Life Depends on It by Tabitha Carvan is sort of about Benedict Cumberbatch, but
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A Conversation about Feminism and Reality TV It’s no secret that there is a lack of diversity of bodies in reality tv… especially in the Bachelor. In 20 years The Bachelor has not changed their casting practices and we’re over it. On today’s episode, Rah chats with Jenna and Rach from the newly launched group
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Sometimes a recently released book is so good that multiple people need to get in on the discussion. In this episode Lillie, Mariquita, and Rah discuss the book, Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress that was released July 12, 2022 and takes place during the deep recession and Occupy Wallstreet movement in 2011 at a
Who’s the Siren and Who’s the Muse? + Self Publishing with Reilly Vore Read More »
Graphic memoirs get a lot of love – as well they should! Still, there are other non-fiction graphic novels that deserve love too. Sally shares some of her faves and why she loves this format so much. Stick around for an interview with Annie Krabbenschmidt and hear about their recently released memoir, Fred: An Unbecoming
Non-Fiction Graphic Novels with Sally + A Seat at the Radical Queer Dinner Party Read More »
It’s a double dose of Natalia’s on the podcast – like Doublemint Gum. They talk about Natalia’s recently released book BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN, the added burden of having to be an author of color writing for a “broad audience”, and how her own disability informed this story and gave her the room
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Figuring yourself out in the world isn’t always the best time. In this episode, Rah sits down with Erika L. Sánchez to discuss her memoir, Crying in the Bathroom that was released July 12, 2022. They discuss why our stories are so important, finding representation, and generational trauma. Book CW: suicidal thoughts, abortion Check out
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What is the purpose of comedy? Ashley interviewed Laura Chinn about her memoir, ACNE. Ashley asked Laura about writing about acne as the anchor of experiences for her memoir, comedy’s purpose, how she cared for herself while writing about her childhood, writing about being biracial, and reflecting about death and its aftermath. Preorder Acne: A
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Mariquita talks with Emma Straub about her newest book, This Time Tomorrow, an incredible love story about grief, connection, family, and, oh yeah, time travel. Check out the books mentioned all by Emma Straub: This Time Tomorrow All Adults Here The Vacationers Modern Lovers Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures Other People We Married Follow Emma
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Last week we talked about whether or not Feminism shows up in reality television. We didn’t really land on an answer… All we know is that there are people being exploited and there’s a lack of diversity in casting *specific* shows. This week Rah sits down with Evie Psarras and Krysten Stein to discuss the
But Really… Can Reality TV be Feminist? Read More »
It’s a two part episode! We’re about halfway through the year and we want to know: how’s your reading life going? Are you on track to hit your reading goals, or is it time to switch things up? Sally goes through some of her reading goals and shares what she’s focusing on for the rest
Refresh Your Reading Goals + Exploring the Hidden History of Adoption pre-Roe v. Wade Read More »
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