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Video episode 3 Back to regular programming! [Part 1 of a series.] Have you ever heard the term 'digital blackface'? The Real Housewives franchise has spawned a million gifs and opinions; all asking if this is how 'we'' should be represented- and what these shows mean for the community. For our third main episode we decided to examine that statement through a discussion about Bravo's Black led Real Housewives franchise (with some thoughts on the other casts sprinkled in). Do these shows reduce Black women to something problematic for mass entertainment? Or is it us who do that work because of our hang ups? I’m joined by screenwriter, social media producer and classically trained musician (?!) Lauren Warren (Nerd of Prey!)(Caw!!)(most recently a finalist in the ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch Competition) to talk all about Bravo's Real Housewives franchise. We cover Real Housewives of Atlanta [RHOA] and Real Housewives of Potomac [RHOP], with thoughts on some of the other casts sprinkled throughout (Orange County, New York, New Jersey, DC, Salt Lake City and Vancouver). Listen to us think about existing as a Black woman in public, failing in public, respectability and the weight of representation + Find out how we also fit the following into the discussion Secret lesbians, queerness, panic and RHOAKim, whiteness and power in early RHOACorporate activism as a commercial exerciseColorism, and RHOPThe collapse of polite fiction, pretence and reality in publicShout out to The Nerds of Prey!Mash Ups and RemixesAlaska the cat attacksPocket gaysDouble standards The reality reckoning Reality vs DocumentaryNene Leakes you will always be famousBravo’s Flop eraExisting If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the 'Citation Page' for this episode on my website, available from the first Sunday after the episode is up! ! https://www.alsopurple.com/citation-corner You'll find all the quotes, books, tv, and pods referenced and recommender in this conversation. Find Lauren Warren @TheValidVictorian on Instagram and @IamLaurenP2 on Twitter all the socials! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Produced and hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Video production by Victor Alexander (Find more on the REFERENTIAL Youtube page!) Find out what I’m up to at www.alsopurple.com Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! Thank you for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Drop Call #14New drop call episode! I'm joined by new guest and friend of the pod Noor from The Reality Is podcast! We talk about what it's like existing as an opinionated muslim queer on the internet + Orientalism: reimagined. Muslim coolEd Sheeran would hate this episode Diaspora link upWhatsapp AuntiesRaising Muslim kidsReality and reality tvHypocrisy empathsIslam, queerness and homophobia Guilt and getting over itIntersectional HellGlobal warming!Passing, hiding and existing Unpacking the valley!Is Kristen Doute ok?Turns out the patriarchy is bad everywhere Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Keep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. __________ Find Noor @TheRealityIsPod on Instagram and Threads! Additional video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: MIX #2: Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' with Karen Charm + The Girlsisode with Victor Alexander! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Video Episode 5 A Queer Retrospective of Xena The Warrior Princess (& Gabrielle) Ringing in September with the long awaited Xenasode! I'm joined by returning guest Best Issue Ever's Sara Century!  This SUPERSIZED episode features discussion of: A brief history of lesbianism on televisionA queer history of 90s television Birth of the slashficXena as a queer historical textWhy Lucy Lawless & Renee O'Conner will always be gay famousWhy Xena did it firstLeather & LesbiansButch queers existWHOOSHRevengenceWorst Ex GirlfriendRural QueersCallisto, ally?Syndication, serialisation, long form storytelling, spin offs. Sam RaimiR.J. StewartRob TapertLiz FriedmanBruce Campbell!Karl Urban!Hercules The Legendary Journeys and Kevin Sorbo (flop)Elizabeth TaylorLord of the RingsWire-FuBuffy the Vampire SlayerMy Name is Earl (?)Context, subtext and subtext in context"Subtext" queersThe glee effect FRIENDSEmbracing the 'problematic'PacifismSara and Khaliden's Top 4 'Xena the Warrior Princess' episodes for newcomers! Support REFERENTIAL on Patreon! + Check out the official unofficial part 1of this crossover on Best Issue Ever where I talk to Sara about my favourite lesbian couple in comics  Find Sara at www.saracentury.com and support Sara Century and Alex Segura's comic The Forgotten Five! Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Best Issue Ever everywhere you get your pods! Follow @saracentury on instagram! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com Thank you Layla for the help with this edit! ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

RE-RELEASE In honour of Antonia's new book examining the cultural impact of Beyonce!Click here to order BEYONCÉ—ONE OF ONE History Lessons, Love Letters, and Affirmations from a Cultural Icon Stream the video on Spotify or watch the full video episode on YOUTUBE Beyonce’s Renaissance is over, now we’ve entered the Age of Enlightenment. Welcome to the rodeo? Yeehaw! I’m joined by Antonia Jade King (poet, writer, and soon to be Dr. AJ writing her thesis about the cultural and historical significance of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air) after watching the Renaissance film for a discussion on Beyoncé and the cultural conversations we’ve been having about her ever since she burst on the scene in 1997. AJ and I risk it all, come find out if we get cancelled by the Beyhive!  + Find out how we also fit the following in: Introducing my new silent cohost (her name is Alaska)Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter!The Renaissance filmTexas? Hold 'em?Cowboy Carter?MarathonsRough swimming while BlackThe Color PurpleBillionairesBlack capitalismIn praise of Black lazinessPinkwashingRevolutionaries vs revolutionary narrativesBlack womanhood in the context of queernessThe myth of Black excellence Justice for Ayo! Remember when Jennifer Lopez sang the ’n’ word?What we can expect from idolsRemember bell hooks’ beef with Beyonce? If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the 'Citation Page' for this episode on my website, available from the first Sunday after the episode is up! ! https://www.alsopurple.com/citation-corner You'll find all the books, shows and pods referenced in this conversation. Find AJ @AntoniaJadeKing on all the socials! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  More at www.alsopurple.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 min Preview! Tune in for the full Part 1 of our Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess deep dive later this week! A Queer Retrospective of Xena The Warrior Princess (& Gabrielle) Ringing in September with the long awaited Xenasode! I'm joined by returning guest Best Issue Ever's Sara Century! This 30(ish) min preview includes discussion of: A brief history of television lesbiansRural Queers and televisionA queer history of 90s television Syndication, serialisation, long form storytelling, spin offs.Kevin Sorbo keeps floppingHagspolitation -evil nannyElizabeth TaylorLord of the RingsBuffy the Vampire Slayer/Xena comparisonContext v subtext or Subtext in contextThe glee effect FRIENDSthe 'problematic' + Check out the official unofficial part 1of this crossover on Best Issue Ever where I talk to Sara about my favourite lesbian couple in comics Check out Sara Century and Alex Segura's The Forgotten Five! Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Best Issue Ever everywhere you get your pods! Follow @saracentury on instagram! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com Thank you Layla for the help with this edit! ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

[PREVIEW]Catch the full EP on ASH AND [PREVIEW] The X-Men '97 Sessions with "ASH &"s Ashley Alleyne is back! Ash and I break down the fifth episode of the new season of X-Men '97 and are joined on the third chair by Michael aka BlackGayComicGeek Featuring discussion of the episode : "Weapon X, Lies and DVDs" _________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Ash& and find Ashley @ashandPod Follow BlackGayComicGeek on instagram! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: X-Men '97 Sessions S2 E6 with Ash Alleyne (& Connor Goldsmith) [+] Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) [Apologies for the delay, dealing with computer issues and a bout of depression. stay tuned this week while we play catch up on the feeds!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The X-Men '97 Sessions with "ASH &"s Ashley Alleyne is back! Ash and I break down the fourth episode of the new season of X-Men '97 and are joined on the third chair by the One True Kayla (Rayless & Reluctant) Featuring discussion of the episode : "Rise of Apocalypse (Pt. 2)" + take me to the kingSLAVERYAsh’s editing takeoverOh brother this guy STINKSremember when Bishop lost the baby?WHERE IS STORM Head to ASH & to listen to our conversation on episode 5! _________ This episode was produced by Ash Alleyne! Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Ash& and find Ashley @ashandPod Follow OneTrueKayla. and check out her content on YouTube! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: X-Men '97 Sessions S2 E6 with Ash Alleyne (with Connor Goldsmith) [+] Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) [Apologies for the delay, dealing with computer issues and a bout of depression. stay tuned this week while we play catch up on the feeds!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dropcall #13 Oh Mary Spiderman- Brand New GreyA new Black PantherNo More Wonder Man No More BladeAsh has a theory (it's wrong.)Venom (why) Carnage (enough)Absolute DC Vixen by Stephanie WilliamsStatic by Cody ZiglarVibeshifting Gotham Zatanna v Scarlet WitchRelitigating the X-Office post From the AshesMarvel’s Midnight The Marvel vs DC warsAbsolute Batman Absolute Wonder Woman Absolute Martian Manhunter koolaidicemanGhost RiderAvengers Doomsday cometh Dc so white Avatar the Last Airbender (the movie)Korra the previous bender (the discourse)Seven heavens and the current bender (the animation)Invincible Children of Blood and Bone Children of Yellow and Bone Steve Lacy Let us know if you'd like more of these! Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Keep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. __________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Find Ash @Ashandpod everywhere! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne + Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The X-Men '97 Sessions with "ASH &"s Ashley Alleyne is back! Ash and I break down the first three episodes of the new season of X-Men '97 and are joined on the third chair by 1/2 of the Hivemind Jackson Lanzing (Eisner nominated writer for Star Trek, Kang the Conquerer, Guardians of the Galaxy, Outsiders and NYX)! Featuring discussion of the episodes : "Days of Past Future" "A Force to Be Reckoned With" "Rise of Apocalypse (Pt. 1)" + "Daniel."SOLAR FLAREJubilee does something (!)Age of Apocalypse and boy comicsFeet(s)ColonialismX-Factor = X-Force = X-Men (?)Warren Worthington was right"Papa?"Apocalypse v En Sabah NurCable as a recession indicatorKid CableThe White Queen at G.A.Y.Val Cooper back at it againKang the ConquererThe return of a fan favourite segmentAsh takes the pulpitCharles Xavier is stank. _________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Ash& and find Ashley @ashandPod Follow Jackson Lanzing @foundinthewild & @hivemindactual! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: X-Men '97 Sessions S2 E4 with Ash Alleyne (with Kayla) [+] Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) [Apologies for the delay, dealing with computer issues and a bout of depression. stay tuned this week while we play catch up on the feeds!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PREVIEW of the premiere of S2 of the 97 Sessions with ASH &'s Ashley Alleyne! Ash and I break down the first three episodes of the new season of X-Men '97 and are joined on the third chair by 1/2 of the Hivemind Jackson Lanzing (Eisner nominated writer for Star Trek, Kang the Conquerer, Guardians of the Galaxy, Outsiders and NYX)! Featuring discussion for the episodes : "Days of Past Future" "A Force to Be Reckoned With" "Rise of Apocalypse (Pt. 1)" [Apologies for the delay, dealing with computer issues and a bout of depression. Full episode with you imminently) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dropcall #12 Diaspora calling! Sat down with choir-mate and content creator Kaela Shanti at the Brighton Book Festival to talk about everything.. and also nothing! stay tuned for Season 2 of the X-Men 97' Sessions in 1.. 2...! Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Keep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. __________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Find Kaela @itskaelashanti on tiktok and @KaelaShanti on insta! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne + Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dropcall #10 Lauren and I got on a call and started talking about our pets, the Real Housewives of Atlanta and HBO's Game of thrones spin off House of the Dragon. This DC is also lowkey a preview for an upcoming episode... stay tuned! ___ Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Keep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. __________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne + Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden Nas Featuring all the guests from our X-Men 97 S1 Recaps (Tiffie Starchild, Omar Holmon, Victor Alexander, Miss Sundi, Valentine Smith, Connor Goldsmith, Brett Mannes, Evil Jeff, Matthew Bordenave, Marvin Britt and Jiggly Caliente!) See you in a few days for the return of the '97 sessions with Ash Alleyne! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden Nas Ash and I sat down for one final conversation about X-Men ’97! We talk our overall season one X-Men thoughts, our overall podcasting thoughts and answer listener questions. Plus, introducing ‘The Mix’, a new segment with a line up of heavy hitters jumping on the third chair to share their thoughts on the season overall. Featuring: Thee Miss Sundi!Screenwriter Lauren Warren!Graphic Policy’s Elana Levin!CEREBRO’S Connor Goldsmith!Victor A & Tom B!Comic writer and icon Stephanie Williams!X-Men '97 assistant director Matthew Bordenave!X-Men '97 storyboard artist Marvin Britt!And the elusive Chris Williams! One last time, for the children... Dig in! We’ve been alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and  IMMORTAL X OF WORDS to catch up! Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.  Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas. Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  *'Tangents' are audio-only episodes posted more frequently than Video Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *If you liked this episode, help other people find the podcasts! Share, tell a friend, and remember to leave a rating and review! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden Nas Icons in the room! We’re joined by Brett Mannes and Evil Jeff, hosts of the OG Queer nerd podcast “Comic Book Queers: Legacy”! We dig into our thoughts and feelings on Episode 10, Season 1 of X-Men '97 - the Season One finale:‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’. Come listen to us dig into this episode and find out how we also fit the following in.  Nerd podcasting in the Pre-Krakoa boom, pre-Serial. Ash reveals his American heritageDon’t put Evil in a room with a Jean and a gunCAWBastion chokes a lot of womenBastion threw the first brick at StonewallOppression 101Steven Universe monologues vs Punching fascistsSinister is the oldest Twink in the clubAsh v Khaliden. Continued.Call Me By Your FaceA moment of appreciation for Jiz, may she never be forgottenWhy are you down there?!The actors nightmareSerialised television and event TVThe return of a now regular segment!ClenchingStorm in this season’s narrativeStorm/Morph/Beast and the most visibly marginalised mutants Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and stay tuned for a special mailbag episode closing to close out the crossover! Find Comic Books Queers: Legacy on instagram @Comicbookqueers! Find Brett Mannes @Brettmannes on Instagram! Find Evil Jeff @EvilJeff on Instagram! Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.  Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas. Edited and Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  *'Tangents' are audio-only episodes posted more frequently than Video Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. * Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy