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Did Teenage Me Have Taste? + Dr. Poetry: The Reproductive Health Scientist

Have you ever gone back to your required reading from high school? Sally decided to do just that by reading a book she loved, a book she hated, and a book she thought was fine. Did she have taste then? Has she grown as a reader… or devolved? Then in the second segment, Niba sits […]

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[SPOILERS!] Discussing the series adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred

Alana and Lillie discuss (with spoilers!) the new Kindred series on Hulu/FX, the challenges of book to series adaptation, and the question of whether or not the power of Octavia Butler can be achieved on-screen. Books mentioned:  Kindred by Octavia E. Butler Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret

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Deconstructing Karen with Regina Jackson and Saira Rao

We need more radically honest conversations about white supremacy. Tayler has a chat with Regina Jackson and Saira Rao about their book WHITE WOMEN: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better and how they have radically honest conversations with white women allies. Buy a copy of White Women: Everything

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Burlesque & Queer Joy with Burly Bluffs, GG Delish & MonaRydeHer

What is burlesque and who is it even for? In this episode Rah sits down with the founders of Burly Bluffs, GG Delish and Mona RydeHer, to answer just that question. Burly Bluffs is a NEW burlesque organization taking over Winona, Minnesota. Listen in as they discuss burlesque and the importance of queer spaces.  Learn

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Author Interview, Blog, Podcast Shownotes

The Eras as Book Recommendations + Stratchey, Woolf & Bloomsbury

Where are the Swifties? Jordy and Berkley publicist, Kristin Cipolla, sit down to discuss two of their favorite things: Taylor Swift and books. If you’re looking for book recommendations based on each of Taylor’s eras, you’re in the right place.  In the second segment, Alana speaks with Nino Stratchey, of the infamous Stratchey family. They

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Sex Education: What We Should Have Learned in High School

Jordy sits down with Laura Bates, feminist and sexism expert, to discuss her new book, NO ACCIDENT. This YA feminist, survivor thriller explores themes of sexual harassment, rape, abusive relationships, psychological abuse, and friendships in young adults.   Books & Resources mentioned Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates Men Who Hate Women by

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Frisky Faves + Alternating History & Fantasy with Charlaine Harris

Looking for some good romance books to spice up your shelves?! Jordy and Sally sit down to discuss their favorite romance books of 2022…and some of the flops they read.  In the second segment, Ashley interviews Charlaine Harris about the fourth novel in her Gunnie Rose series, THE SERPENT IN HEAVEN. The discussion includes world

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[SPOILERS!] Wakanda Forever Discussion

In this SPOILER-HEAVY discussion, Marvel fans and contributors Renee, Ashley, and Sally discuss the latest addition to the MCU, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. They discuss their favorite moments, what Ryan Coogler’s newest film means for them as it relates to their identities, portrayals of grief, some disappointments, the so-called M-SHE-U and what they’re looking forward

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November Box Reveal + Book Recommendations with Phalin & Jordyn

In today’s episode, Renee reveals the book of the month and the special collaboration for November’s box! After the reveal, Phalin brings on a very special guest today! Drum roll please….her daughter, Jordyn! Jordyn is a bright, sometimes shy, 11 year old that loves to read. She’s currently fascinated with graphic novels and *any* manga

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Blog, Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Gen Z Asks: Is Sustainable Fashion Even Possible?

What is sustainable fashion and can we really participate in fashion trends ethically? These are just some of the conundrums that we tackle in today’s episode. Join Niba as she discusses fashion, thrifting, economics, and sustainability with special guest Emma Wasserman, who is officially our youngest podcast guest to date. At 15 years old, her

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