BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Recitatif | Episode 16 | Twyla Was Black Books Are Pop Culture 2022-03-20 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Recitatif by Toni Morrison.Akili & Reggie lean into the aspect of Recitatif which they aren't supposed to + they recap some bookish news.Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to the BAPC Podcast on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Tiffany Clarke Harrison | Episode 109 | Jhene Books Are Pop Culture 2024-03-06 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Tiffany Clarke HarrisonIs it better to approach literature with a feelings minded approach or a craft minded approach? If you were to ask Tiffany Clarke Harrison, author of the novel Blue Hour, she might say feelings are what you should always lead with. So this awesome conversation, another classic conversation, is one that includes feelings, honesty, authenticity and vulnerability that is bound to stick with any listener.Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture*** Recorded on 5.2.23 ***
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Lakiesha Carr | Episode 108 | Circuitous Books Are Pop Culture 2024-03-06 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Lakiesha CarrAn Autobiography of Skin by Lakiesha Carr is what we like to call fine art. It was classical and fresh. Full of pain & pleasure. Struggle & Progress. Love & Fear. A work that is bound to stand the test of time as long as the right readers continue to read and champion the work. This conversation, like the book itself, is a work of Fine Art that encompasses all of the topics referenced above & then some.Keep up with Lakiesha Carrlakieshacarr.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture*** Recorded on 4.4.23 ***
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Diane Marie Brown | Episode 107 | Generational Blessings Books Are Pop Culture 2024-03-05 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Diane Marie BrownIf there are generational curses then there must be generational blessings right? According to Diane Marie Brown that is the truth and we dive into that and much more while discussing her debut novel, Black Candle Women.Keep Up With Diane Marie Browndianemariebrown.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture*** Recorded on 10.26.23 ***
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton | Episode 106 | Mic Drop Books Are Pop Culture 2024-03-05 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Deborah D.E.E.P. MoutonThis episode is titled Mic Drop because only the first Black Poet Laureate of Houston & International Sensation could drop bars like she did nonstop for an entire episode. Listen here and make sure to check out Deborah's awesome memoir, Black Chameleon.Keep up with Deborah D.E.E.P. Moutonlivelifedeep.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture*** Recorded on 7.7.23 ***
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Sowmya Krishnamurthy | Episode 105 | Shadow Work Books Are Pop Culture 2024-02-06 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Sowmya KrishnamurthyHip-Hop's impact on the fashion industry has never been anthologized in the world of literature the way Sowmya Krishnamurthy did it with Fashion Killa. She made found time to tell us how she did it.Keep up with Sowmya Krishnamurthysowmya-krishnamurthy.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture*** Recorded on 10.18.23 ***
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Jonathan Eig | Episode 104 | Cameras Books Are Pop Culture 2024-02-06 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Jonathan EigMartin Luther King Jr. was a very complicated hero & we spoke with Jonathan Eig about his MLK Jr. biography, King: A Life, and got to the root of several of complications, his lasting legacy, and then some.Keep up with Jonathan Eigjonathaneig.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture*** Recorded on 8.10.23 ***
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Edwin Raymond | Episode 103 | Numbers Books Are Pop Culture 2024-02-01 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Edwin RaymondEdwin Raymond's An Inconvenient Cop teaches listeners, viewers, and readers that it is all about the numbers when it comes to the police force, and the police force wishes that he never informed us.Keep up with Edwin Raymondinstagram.com/e.raymond_/?hl=enJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture*** Recorded on 11.30.23 ***
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Michael Harriot | Episode 102 | Markers Books Are Pop Culture 2024-02-01 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Michael HarriotWe like our history Black AF with no chaser. There's no better person to provide that than the illustrious Michael Harriot.Welcome to Black History Month. Learn Wisely.Keep Up with Michael Harriotmichaelharriot.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture*** Recorded on 10.11.23 ***
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | James McBride | Episode 101 | Great American Novelist Books Are Pop Culture 2024-01-31 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC x James McBrideThe Heaven & Earth Grocery Store is James McBride's latest award winner (it won the Kirkus Prize in the Fall of 2023). We had the opportunity to discuss the novel along with talk about how many talented American writers there are, how much consideration McBride gives to all of the acclaim he has received over his career, the importance of reading books and playing musical instruments, and more.Keep up with James McBridejamesmcbride.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Jesmyn Ward | Episode 100 | Da One Books Are Pop Culture 2024-01-31 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Jesmyn WardLet Us Descend is Jesmyn Ward's latest masterpiece. We had the opportunity to discuss the novel along with some notable bits about her successful career, and the business of books. A classic & honest episode.Keep Up With Jesmyn Wardinstagram.com/jesmynwardJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture** Recorded on 11.20.23 **
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | James Hannaham | Episode 99 | Black Eggs Books Are Pop Culture 2023-07-07 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × James HannahamDidn't Nobody Give a Shit About Carlotta is a novel that opens the door to interesting conversations on the carceral system being the real cancel culture, marginalized individuals being more concerned with being human than being marginalized, Friendship, Change, New York City as an identity, James Joyce, Little, Brown, and Company being "a little more brown" and much more. James Hannaham was a blast to talk to. Full of wisdom, humor, a Jennifer Egan anecdote, and great vibes.*** Recorded on 5.13.23 ***Keep up with James Hannahamjameshannaham.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | David Santos Donaldson | Episode 98 | Overrate Happiness Books Are Pop Culture 2023-06-30 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × David Santos DonaldsonDavid Santos Donaldson's debut novel Greenland is a literary gift that keeps on giving. Through Kip Starling's journey towards publishing and the wilderness we are able to discuss the pursuit of art-making, the idea of a sacrificial pen, happiness being overrated, and several other interesting topics. Another episode not to be missed.*** Recorded on 3.26.23 ***Keep up with David Santos Donaldsondavidsantosdonaldson.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Claire Jiménez | Episode 97 | Dont Believe The Hype Books Are Pop Culture 2023-06-23 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Claire JiménezOne of the joys of recording is coming out with a new homie. One of the joys of being BAPC is that we seemingly come out with more new homies more times than not after a recording. Claire Jiménez, our newest homie, did some awesome work within What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez. In this conversation we talk about not believing the hype, writing the work that is truly interesting to you, what's really real, what does real representation of Puerto Rican women look like, the impact of colonialism when it comes to the languages we speak and have access to, & much more!*** Recorded on 6.22.23 ***Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Rakia Clark | Episode 96 | Big Player Books Are Pop Culture 2023-06-16 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Rakia ClarkWhat's beautiful about book land is its expansive nature. An aspiring literary citizen doesn't just have to work toward becoming an author. They can work toward becoming a publisher, a publicist, a marketer, a salesperson, even an editor. In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with The Great One herself, Rakia Clark, Executive Editor at Mariner Books (HarperCollins) about her route to becoming an executive editor, the type of books she likes to acquire, what it means to stay true to her tastes, what's hot in the world of book publishing, and more.*** Recorded in 6.14.23 ***Keep Up With Rakia Clark:rakiaclark.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Joseph Earl Thomas | Episode 95 | Super Saiyan Joey Books Are Pop Culture 2023-06-09 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Joseph Earl ThomasSink is a memoir that you couldn't forget if you tried. You'll remember it for the content, you'll remember it for the narrative style, for its untapped level of honesty, and for the twists and turns included within the journey of Joseph Earl Thomas's formative years.*** Recorded on 6.1.23 ***Keep up with Joseph Earl Thomasjosephearlthomas.netJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Theresa Runstedtler | Episode 94 | Sources Books Are Pop Culture 2023-06-01 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Theresa RunstedtlerThe benefit of having a show about books that you control is that you get to talk about all the books that appeal to your specific interests as long as the there is mutual interest between you and the author. Thankfully there was mutual interest between BAPC and Theresa Runstedtler because we got to talk basketball again through her recently Black Ball, served to you all right on time since today is Game One of the 2023 NBA Finals.*** Recorded on 4.13.23 ***Keep up with Theresa Runstedtlertheresa-runstedtler.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Tembe Hurston-Durst | Episode 93 | Off Air Books Are Pop Culture 2023-05-25 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Tembe Hurston-DurstTembe Denton-Hurst is the author of Homebodies. She is also the homie and quite awesome.*** Recorded on 5.10.23 ***Keep up with Tembe Denton-Hurstinstagram.com/tembae/?hl=enJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Stephen Buoro | Episode 92 | Clockwork Books Are Pop Culture 2023-05-18 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Stephen BuoroStephen Buoro spent time with us discussing his marvelous novel, The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa, and I think its safe to say that we are all droogs now.*** Recorded on 4.22.23 ***Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Brianna Holt | Episode 91 | Better On Me Books Are Pop Culture 2023-05-11 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Brianna HoltWhen you are a real reader you learn that relatability isn't limited to an identity. Sure, a work can be aimed at a target audience, but that doesn't mean that you wont' see yourself reflected and/or identify with the work at hand—not that those things should matter in the first place. Alas, Brianna Holt wrote In Our Shoes with Black women in mind, but anyone can pick this book up and find themselves reflected within the work she did. It was a true pleasure to spend time with her.Keep Up With Brianna Holtbriannaholt.meJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Asale Angel-Ajani | Episode 90 | Privilege Books Are Pop Culture 2023-05-04 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Asale Angel-AjaniOne of the most immense pleasures of doing a bookish show is being joined by a guest who is unpredictable in the best ways. Asale Angel-Ajani is one of those guests. On and off camera she was real, awesome, thoughtful, honest. Asale's debut novel, A Country You Can Leave, is all of those things as well.*** Recorded on 3.11.23 ***Keep up with Asale Angel-Ajaniasaleangelajani.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Kashana Cauley| Episode 89 | Friends Books Are Pop Culture 2023-04-27 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Kashana CauleySometimes, when podding, you have a good feeling about an episode. It's not an explainable feeling, per se, but it is one where you know that your preparation has made it so you'll come out on the other side of the episode with a new friend. Kashana Cauley, author of The Survivalists, is 100% a friend of the show!Keep up with Kashana Cauleykashanacauley.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Keenan Norris | Episode 88 | Law Abiding Citizen Books Are Pop Culture 2023-04-20 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Keenan NorrisSometimes you think you'll link up with someone for a specific purpose and things, for one reason or another, fall through. Next thing you know you look up and said individual has another book coming out and you end up recording a show. We are glad Chi Boy exists, and we are glad that Keenan Norris wrote it. This episode was a long time in the making.Keep up with Keenan Norriskeenannorris.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Toni Ann Johnson | Episode 87 | The Deep North Books Are Pop Culture 2023-04-13 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Toni Ann JohnsonToni Ann Johnson may have written fiction, but she makes it clear in this episode that she is telling the truth. No, really, Light Skin Gone to Waste is autobiographical fiction. It's honest, complex & real—a collection that sparked an excellent conversation.*** Recorded on 4.2.23 ***Keep up With Toni Ann Johnsontoniannjohnson.comThis Side & That by Toni Ann Johnsonhttps://journals.auctr.edu/index.php/auntchloe/article/view/977/549Ruby Bridges film, which Toni Ann Johnson wrote, is banned in a Florida School Districtessence.com/news/florida-ruby-bridges-movie-bannedA Split Tree Still Grows (Poem)jstor.org/stable/40003778Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Ryan Lee Wong | Episode 86 | Weight of Wellness Books Are Pop Culture 2023-04-06 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Ryan Lee WongWhen Publisher's Weekly gave a starred review to Which Side Are You On, Ryan Lee Wong's debut novel, they said "This daring and generous work is sure to spark difficult but necessary conversations." I wouldn't say the conversation held here with was difficult, but you'll soon learn that it was necessary.Keep up with Ryan Lee Wongryanleewong.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Julia May Jonas | Episode 85 | The Calm After the Calm Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-31 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Julia May JonasWho said scandals aren't fun or entertaining? Clearly the person saying that isn't a reader of Julia May Jonas' debut novel, Vladimir, a scandalous, twisty, turny, intelligent, funny, charming, etc., etc. novel that Time Magazine thought highly enough to place in it's Top 10 fiction books of 2022. Her time spent with us was as fun as her novel was.Keep up with Julia May Jonasjuliamayjonas.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Xochitl Gonzalez | Episode | The Puerto Rico Question Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-30 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Xochitl GonzalezXochitl Gonzalez joins BAPC to walk with us into uncharted territory as we speak with her about Olga Dies Dreaming. The first author whom we've had join us in celebration of their paperback release.Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Jamila Minnicks Tells BAPC That She Chooses Centering Over Decentering | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-24 | ...
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Jamila Minnicks | Episode 83 | West Alabama Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-23 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Jamila MinnicksNew Jessup ain't been the same since BAPC came to town. Jamila Minnicks welcomed Akili and Reggie with open arms and a time was had discussing her debut novel, Moonrise Over New Jessup.Keep up with Jamila Minnicksjamila-minnicks.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Dr. Daniel Black talks about the N Word | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-20 | ...
Daniel Black talks to BAPC about Black peoples relationship to names | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-19 | ...
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Daniel Black | Episode 82 | Creation Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-16 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Dr. Daniel Black"Racism ain't no beast, Black agency is." Dr. Daniel Black's latest book, Black on Black, is also a beast. He is back on BAPC for the second time and he is just as transformative as when you last saw him.Keep up with Dr. Daniel Black:instagram.com/drdanielblack/?hl=enJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Tricia Hersey tells BAPC that well-rested people will lead us to liberation | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-15 | ...
Tricia Hersey tells BAPC that social media reminds her of cigarettes & CTE | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-10 | ...
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Tricia Hersey (The Nap Ministry) | Episode 81 | Liberated Life Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-09 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Tricia HerseyThe Nap Bishop is living the revolution she speaks. Whether it is building a Rest Temple or constantly spreading the good word about resting as a way to resist grind culture. Her New York Times Bestseller, Rest is Resistance, gives us plenty of keys to keep the momentum of this revolution going.Keep up with The Nap Ministrythenapministry.comKeep up with Tricia Herseyhttp://www.triciahersey.comListen to Tricia's single "Rest Life"open.spotify.com/track/2ml6ugCsDyUiGane8eAfZ0?si=uKR--fc7ROGUr57hAqJPzA&app_destination=copy-linkJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Alejandro Varela Tells BAPC His Toni Morrison and Angela Davis Stories | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-03 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***In This YouTube Exclusive, Alejandro Varela shares a story about the time he asked an important question to Toni Morrison and another occasion where he was able to spend time with Angela Davis.Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Alejandro Varela | Episode 80 | Read the Room Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-02 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Alejandro VarelaNational Book Award for Fiction Finalist Alejandro Varela's The Town of Babylon is a novel that shows you that Babylon is much more than you probably think it is. Fortunately, Alejandro is brilliant enough to ask the questions required to challenge Babylon, and he also has many answers.Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Eboni K. Williams discusses her greatest mentors being dead with BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-03-01 | Link to Full Episodeyoutu.be/sgI_zQX0aOcJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Cree Myles | Episode 79 | Effortless Books Are Pop Culture 2023-02-25 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Cree MylesCree Myles is not only one of the first book influencers with a Wikipedia page, and the editor and curator of All Ways Black, but she is a brilliant innovator. Her mind is so sharp and free that there is no way to interact with her and not come away a little better. This episode is a classic in the canon of Books Are Pop Culture.Keep Up With Creeinstagram.com/creemyles/?hl=enKeep Up With All Ways Blackpenguinrandomhouse.com/shop/all-ways-blackShare This Cyper to Help Build a Libraryyoutube.com/watch?v=0CE76YKxINICree's Wikipedia Pageen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cree_MylesJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Eboni K. Williams | Episode 78 | Auntie Status Books Are Pop Culture 2023-02-24 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Eboni K. WilliamsEboni K. Williams, whom you may refer to as Auntie E after Reading her latest book, Bet on Black, stopped through BAPC Land to spread some hard earned wisdom about liberating our people.Keep up with Eboni K. Williams:ebonikwilliams.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Laura Warrell & BAPC Discuss Favorite Reads From 2022 & Toni Morrison | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-02-21 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***This Clip is a YouTube Exclusive.Link to Full Episode of Books Are Pop Culture featuring Laura Warrellyoutu.be/uGwbbU6VTZ0Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Laura Warrell: love & work = 2 primary drivers of human satisfaction | BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-02-20 | Link to Full Episodeyoutu.be/uGwbbU6VTZ0Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Laura Warrell | Episode 77 | The Best Books Are Pop Culture 2023-02-16 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Laura WarrellLaura Warrell was kind enough to make time to visit the fellas of BAPC to discuss Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm & it was the best of times. Perhaps you'd even call it jazzy.Keep up with Laura Warrelllaurawarrell.comRead Laura's recent piece in LitHub (Published After this recording)lithub.com/laura-warrell-on-publishing-while-blackJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Remica Bingham-Risher talks to BAPC about the importance of unique voices | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-02-10 | Link to Full Episodeyoutu.be/5R22-BRPoEIJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Remica Bingham-Risher | Episode 76 | Sonsoréa Books Are Pop Culture 2023-02-09 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Remica Bingham-RisherRemica Bingham-Risher's Soul Culture is a hybrid text that contains the multitudes that you would expect a book titled like this to contain. Those multitudes are dived all up in through during this episode that was a long time in the making.All Things Remica Bingham-Risher:remicabinghamrisher.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | The Other Black Girl | Episode 75 Books Are Pop Culture 2023-02-02 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × The Other Black GirlReggie & Akili Read, Saw, & Conquered (Or did they get conquered?) The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. Tap in, take a listen, & choose a side (👀👀👀)Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
Shanita Hubbard & BAPC Discuss Lazy Work, Year End Lists, Awards, Success | Books Are Pop Culture Books Are Pop Culture 2023-01-30 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ****** YouTube Exclusive Clip ***BAPC x Shanita HubbardOne of Books Are Pop Culture's closing questions is to ask an author what is the best book they've read in the last calendar year. Shanita Hubbard was the first author to ask Reggie and Akili about their favorites & the conversation got real as they began to discuss year-end lists, book prizes, and more.Link to the full BAPC x Shanita Hubbard Episode on YouTubeyoutu.be/PDzUP53soLgJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Shanita Hubbard | Episode 74 | Grace Books Are Pop Culture 2023-01-26 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Shanita HubbardThis episode is special. Shanita Hubbard's time spent in BAPC Land discussing her first book, Ride or Die, is what podcasting is all about.Keep up with Shanita:http://shanitahubbard.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Episode 73 | Crying Circle Books Are Pop Culture 2023-01-23 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC x Swati Sudarsan.Swati Sudarsan is a force. A writer, an assistant editor at Moot Point Magazine a distance runner, a cat tender, a humorist, a poet, etc. She is a writer whose name is just beginning to buzz and she made time for us to talk about what its like to be the up and coming writer who, before a book is published that we can hold, is getting published in literary magazines and constantly workshopping. The journey on the way to getting a book published, in other words.Checkout all things Swati Sudarsan:swatisudarsan.comClarity by Swati Sudarsan:catapult.co/stories/swati-sudarsan-fiction-short-story-clarity-queerness-relationshipsSubscribe to Luster Not Polish:booksnailmail.substack.comThe Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing.vulture.com/2019/10/author-alexander-chee-on-his-advice-to-writers.htmlAmazing Resources for the Lit Mag World: Chill Subs, Don't Write Alone4 Lit Mags to Read:Moot Point: mootpointmagazine.comKenyon Review: kenyonreview.orgThe Drift: thedriftmag.comCatapult: catapult.coJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Toya Wolfe | Episode 72 | Dreaming More Books Are Pop Culture 2023-01-19 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × Toya WolfeToya Wolfe shows you where her girls are at with The Last Summer on State Street. This book is a love letter to a city that loves her back, and any person who encounters her &/or her work will learn how to dream.Follow Toya Wolfe:mobile.twitter.com/toyawolvesinstagram.com/toyawolves/?hl=enJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
BAPC | Books Are Pop Culture | Episode 71 | New Orleans Renaissance Books Are Pop Culture 2023-01-16 | *** Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe! ***BAPC × DJ JohnsonDJ Johnson is the founder of owner of Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans, and he is leading the charge in creating a true literary society within his community and throughout the world. There were so many gems dropped throughout this episode, whether it's business, bookish, financial, or motivational. There is a very special announcement at the end of the episode, so make sure you stick around.Support Baldwin & Co. & Akili.baldwinandcobooks.comJoin The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Communitypatreon.com/booksarepopcultureSubscribe to The Days—A Newsletter From BAPCbooksarepopculture.substack.comFollow BAPC on Instagraminstagram.com/booksarepopcultureListen to BAPC on Spotify (or anywhere else):https://open.spotify.com/show/6P1dgZB...Shop BAPC's Bookshop:bookshop.org/shop/booksarepopculture
