Drop Call #2 Victor and I have been diligently working on the next episode! In the mean time I decided to pull out my recorder to capture what we talk about in between bursts of productivity and share it as a 'Drop Call' episode! Two gays talking about pop stars past and present (groundbreaking) Listen! Lady Gaga Sabrina Carpenter Katy Perry Taylor Swift Kelly Rowland The ghost of Mary J Blige Ashanti Jennifer Lopez Amy/Adele/Duffy City Girls Kim Petras Dula Peep Lil Nas X Ariana Chase Icon Bruno Mars Jamie Foxx Anastasia Rita Ora Cheryl Cole Gwen Stefani Lana Del Rey Girls Aloud Sugababes Brandy Dolly Parton Jojo (a) Jojo (b) Poppers music Gay songs for straight girls Let us know if you want more of these kinds of chats with a comment on socials or Spotify! _____ Find Ash on all socials @Vanthefirst and @xofwords on all socials! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. 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 ------- NEXT EP: Trans Pride Brighton 2025 (Parts 1 & 2) (Featuring Kate Nash, Sarah Savage, and more..) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*All profits from this limited merch run will be donated to Trans Pride Brighton* Pre-Order a VALENTINE SMITH X REFERENTIAL 'LW/RF' T-Shirt or Print! Limited run, available to order until the 14th of August 2025. Shipping out August 15th. T-Shirts! https://everpress.com/profile/alsopurp Prints! https://www.inprnt.com/profile/alsopurp/ Valentine's shop: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/valentinesmith/ Find more at www.alsopurple.com *All profits from this limited merch run will be donated to Trans Pride Brighton* _______ This Valentine M. Smith design was commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Khaliden Nas and REFERENTIAL Podcast to raise funds in the lead to Trans Pride Brighton's 12th year and contribute to the continued and necessary existence of this vital event in an increasingly hostile culture in the United Kingdom. You can find out more about Trans Pride Brighton's activities at the link below: https://transpridebrighton.org/about/ Donate directly at: https://transpridebrighton.org/keep-trans-pride-brighton-alive-donate-monthly/ NEXT EP: Trans Pride Brighton 2025 (Parts 1 + 2) (Featuring Kate Nash, Sarah Savage, and more..) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Video episode 4 Vid version available to view on the Spotify app or link below to watch the YouTube version https://youtu.be/K6Oh0AgeLaw For this video episode I'm joined by first time guest Shannon Miller (OG Nerd of Prey!!) to talk about the theme of Black Girlhood and Coming of Age in media. Shannon Miller is a cultural commentator and writer who you might know from her work as the previous Managing Editor at Adweek, the former News Editor and writer at the A.V. Club, or her many bylines from throughout the web! Our conversation spanned Black film, TV, characters and celebrity from Michaela Cole's Chewing Gum to Jodie Landon (Daria) and Megan Thee Stallion. + Find out how we also fit the following in: Adultification Depiction of Black girls and femmes in media Realities of Black girls and femmes Coming of age narratives in media The current state of Black television The erosion of physical media and Black TV cancellations Judging art by quality vs utility Empathy as an active process Escapism Steven Universe Black girl magic Toxic Excellence I Don't Know Him. Daria, Chewing Gum, Living Single, How To Die Alone, Heartstoppers, Harlem, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Moesha, Insecure, Awkward Black Girl, On My Block Wanting good things for Natasha Rothwell Transitional periods Issa Rae Megan Thee Stallion Cardi B, take me out of the group chat Michaela Coel SNIPER Buy Black! *apologies for audio issues on my end in the first 18ish minutes of the conversation, it fixes it self from that point onwards!* Find Shannon Miller @shannonlmiller on all Bluesky, @shannon_lmiller and listen to more of her pop culture thoughts @PopDishKitchen on TikTok and Instagram. Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. 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://www.youtube.com/@referentialp More at www.alsopurple.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

'The Imperial Sessions Part 2' Conversations on Fascism & Media / Video Episode 5 Ancient Hatreds (Or New Antisemitism, and the Left’s ‘Muslim Problem’ with Dr. Jonathan Galton) In part 2 of the Imperial Sessions series I'm joined by Dr. Jonathan Galton to talk about his upcoming book 'Does Islamo-Leftism exist? British-Left-Muslim connections beyond the caricatures'. Jonathan shared with me a chapter titled 'Is the left antisemitic?' and that spurred us to record a conversation unpacking its various themes and reflecting on what it all means in this current moment. We talk New Antisemitism, anti-zionism, and the Left's purported 'Muslim problem'. + We also fit the following in: Journey through a strange land World War 3 "Outsider research" When your identity is often also your work Palestine as a 'left wing' cause Rise of Judaeo-Christian unity We are the quota The globalised West's "Muslim problem" The globalised West's "Arab problem" Avoiding conversations The rebranding of Palestinian resistance The 'coalition of the willing' Dehumanising narratives Joe Biden *sigh* Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander and Stephen Colbert 'Middle-classification' 'Political Blackness' "Islamist cranks" Islam and antisemitism You should listen to The Trojan Horse Affair The redefining of antisemitism The redefining of antizionism We're all we got. You can download Jonathan's monograph 'Fake Gods and False History: Being Indian in a contested Mumbai neighbourhood' for FREE here: https://uclpress.co.uk/book/fake-gods-and-false-history/ + check out his latest album All The Years: https://open.spotify.com/album/2idFSAr6PRYW4xW9syTyN1?si=Uw7f0OBjRwarGLW4BJWDiw Send an email to referentialpodcast@gmail.com if you have any thoughts on a past episode you'd like featured in a future episode! You can find Dr. Jonathan Galton on twitter @JonathanGalton. Keep up to date with the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Find our video essays on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@referentialp More at www.alsopurple.com Thank you for listening! Remember to leave the pod a 5* rating and review to help other people find the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Finished the full Lady Gaga v Niamos MIX I started as a jingle in the 1st 'Imperial Session' Ep about 'Andor' & the Star Wars franchise. I decided to title it "Judas in Jedha" and share as a bonus. Enjoy! New episode in your feeds next week - see you then! Check out Project Fulcrum! https://www.getfreetogether.org/project-fulcrum  Original song credits: 'NIAMOS!' originally composed by Nicholas Britell and later mixed by S2 composer Brandon Roberts and released titled 'Brasso' and later as 'The Chandrilian Club Mix'. 'Judas' was written and produced by Stefani 'Lady Gaga' Germanotta and Nadir 'RedOne' Khyat. 'Government Hooker' was written and produced by Stefani 'Lady Gaga' Germanotta, Paul 'DJ White Shadow' Blair, Fernando Garibay and with additional production by DJ Snake. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tangent Episode #21 'The Imperial Sessions' Conversations on Fascism & Media New recurring series alert! And to kick off these series of conversations about Fascism in media I'm joined by returning guest (and my X-Men '97 Sessions Co-host) X of Words' Ash Alleyne to cover Lucasfilms' latest instalment to the Star Wars Saga and franchise: 'Andor'. Created by Tony Gilroy, it is a prequel to the film Rogue One (2016) following thief-turned-rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative five years that lead to the events of the film. The show stars Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgard, Genevieve O'Reilly and Denise Gough. If you're less familiar with the nuances of the Star Wars saga + haven't watched Andor Season 2 we kept the conversation spoiler free and relatively beginner friendly so don't hesitate to hit play! + Find out how we fit the following in Fascism in storytelling and fiction Revolutionary stories by Corporate entities How we discuss stories 'relevant to our times' Dissonance "Star Wars for Adults" The different strains of Star Wars The perfect fantasy weapon Manufactured catharsis The mundanity of fascism Rebels, revolutionaries and terrorists Imperialism, colonialism & The Empire The Acolyte Andor Mononymous Shout out to Rachel Zegler Democracy LATER Space Miami Why I hate sand Judas in Jedha Luther, Maarva and Mon Ash vs Khaliden (continued) LIES! DECEPTIONS! No but really, why is everyone wearing a kimono? Check out Project Fulcrum! https://www.getfreetogether.org/project-fulcrum Send an email on referentialpodcast@gmail.com if you want us to come back to cover S2 in depth! Follow us on YouTube by searching REFERENTIAL Podcast for video episodes! Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Episode podcast cover by Valentine Smith, further visual editing by Victor Alexander. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com Follow me @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'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.. * Thank you for listening! Remember to leave the pod a 5* rating to help other people find the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While I’m in the edit cave prepping the next episode here’s a treat for the feed. Return of the podcast cousin Sara Century! Some time ago I was asked the host of Best Issue Ever Podcast to join her for a discussion and I chose Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #20 (by George Perez, Bob McLeod, Carl Gafford, John Costanza, and edited by Karen Berger) as the comics I wanted to talk about the most #BringBackMyndiMayer Sara Century also has a new zine now available for preorder! You can get your digital or physical copy of ‘My Heart Bleeds with Yours: Writings on Lesbian Vampires by Sara Century’ at saracentury.gumroad.com! And while you’re there make sure to also check out her other work and support at ko-fi.com/saracenturypodcasts or patreon.com/saracenturypodcasts. REFERENTIAL will be back on your feeds in a week with a brand new episode exploring the theme of ‘Black Girlhood in media’ with Shannon Miller (aka PopDishKitchen). Back in your ears soon! BEST ISSUE EVER is independently produced and hosted by Sara Century. ______________________ ______________________ REFERENTIAL Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Additional editing assistance by Laila. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com Follow me @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. * Thank you for listening! Leave the pod a rating to help other people find the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tangent episode #18 Crossover! I got together with Elana Levin from Graphic Policy Radio to talk through our feelings about the current state of the X-Men franchise in the comics. A conversation in two parts! First we sat down to talk about the Fall of X and the end of the X-Men & Marvel's 'First Krakoan Age'. Then we came back to the mic to talk about the state of the X-Office today and the relaunched slate of X-Men comics under the 'From The Ashes' banner. Tune in! + Fall of X From the Ashes (Starts at 47:46) Kieron Gillen’s Immortal X-Men, X-Men: Forever & Rise of the Powers of X Gerry Duggan’s Fall of the House of X, Hellfire Gala 3, Invincible Iron Man & Uncanny Avengers Al Ewing’s Resurrection of Magneto & X-Men: Red Si Spurrier’s X-Men Blue: Origins Jonathan Hickman Gail Simone’s Uncanny X-Men Jed McKay’s X-Men Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly’s NYX Eve L. Ewing’s Exceptional X-Men Solos! Lucas Werneck R.B. Silva Adam Kubert Luciano Vecchio Pepe Larraz Matteo Lolli “My name is Alex.” Democracy in the 2nd Krakoan Age The End of Hope Summers Remembering Utopia Kate Pryde and the gates Remembering Dr. Moira MacTaggart Assimilation Or Unity #XSpoilers and fandom Read comics, its good for your skin One more time, Krakoans. For the children! Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Additional editing assistance by Laila. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Episode podcast cover by Valentine Smith/Fall of X promotional art by Mark Brooks & Richard Isanove Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com Follow me @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. * Thank you for listening! Leave the pod a rating to help other people find the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PART 2! (slight Act 2 spoilers from 54:15 to 57:11) Tangent episode #17 REFERENTIAL rings in the new year with a 2 parter on the latest film adaptation of Act 1 of Wicked! Welcome back to the ‘Session of The Witch’! I’m joined by returning guest Miss Sundi to talk about the 20 year history Wicked the musical and its most recent film adaptation! Directed by Jon M. Chu, ‘Wicked: Part 1’ is a film adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The original musical featured music and lyrics by Stephan Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman and starred Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. The musical itself was an adaptation of Gregory Macguire’s 1995 revisionist retelling of L. Frank Baum’s Wicked Witch of the West character (renamed Elphaba in tribute) from 1900’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz children’s novel. [Part 1- 'The Music' We recap of the story of Act 1 + a music commentary delving into the music of the musical track by track and note by note!] Part 2 - 'The Movie' A conversation about the history of the book, the shows musical origins and more of our thoughts on the recent film adaptation! + A 120 year 'Ozian' history - from book, to musical, to movie) Interpretation Colour grading Vocalists. The war on terror Avengers level talent - A vocally demanding musical A roll call of musical titans who played Glinda and/Or Elphaba including: Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Bentley, Rachel Tucker, Annaliegh Ashford, Brittney Johnson, Louise Dearman, Shoshanna Bean, Megan Hilty, Eden Espinosa, Alice Fern, Kerry Ellis, Jessica Vosk (...) Holding space in queer media CGI animals and zoology girlies Black Elphaba Rudity Practical effects Janet Jackson's turn as Aida Lesbians The racialisation of Elphaba The racialisation of Glinda Yuh The 'G' slur Act 1 vs Act 2 - soft spoilers Give us Hadestown the adaptation Jill Scott BOQ ___ This one is for the musical nerds who found themselves awake at 2 am listening to Elphaba and Glinda high note compilations. ___ Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com Follow me @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. * Thank you for listening! Leave the pod a rating to help other people find the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PART 1! REFERENTIAL rings in the new year with a 2 parter on the latest film adaptation of Act 1 of Wicked! Welcome back to the ‘Session of The Witch’! [an ongoing miniseries of episodes diving into the resurgence of witches in pop culture fiction and their thematic relationship to this moment in feminism, womanhood, queerness, misogynoir (and musicals!] I’m joined by returning guest Miss Sundi to talk about the 20 year history Wicked the musical and its most recent film adaptation! Directed by Jon M. Chu, ‘Wicked: Part 1’ is a film adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.. The original musical featured music and lyrics by Stephan Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman and starred Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. The musical itself was an adaptation of Gregory Macguire’s 1995 revisionist retelling of L. Frank Baum’s Wicked Witch of the West character (renamed Elphaba in tribute) from 1900’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz children’s novel. Part 1 - 'The Music' We recap of the story of Act 1 + a music commentary delving into the music of the musical track by track and note by note! + A recap Mother Schwartz The Glinda and Elphaba binary Motifs Glinda's double speak Optional notes Making Good Jonathan Bailey is thriving Back phrasing High stamina 'I want' songs LAR Sharon D. Clarke Fresher's week at Shiz The Mics are on Nessa Um Nessa Madame Morrible's DBS Men singing Sopranos and Belters BALLGOWN! Mindful riffing Lesbianism Colours('Colors') Musical Lesbianism [Part 2 - 'The Movie' A conversation about the history of the book, the shows musical origins and more of our thoughts on the recent film adaptation.] ___ This one is for the musical nerds who found themselves awake at 2 am listening to Elphaba and Glinda high note compilations. ___ Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com Follow me @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. * Thank you for listening! Leave the pod a rating to help other people find the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

REFERENTIAL enters the ‘Session of The Witch’ with a special series of episodes diving into the resurgence of witches in pop culture fiction and their ties to this moment in feminism, womanhood, queerness, misogynoir (and musicals!). To start us off, I’m joined by host of Best Issue Ever’s Sara Century to talk the MCU’s latest instalment Agatha All Along! Created by Jac Schaeffer and starring Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Patti LuPone and Debra Joe Rupp. Agatha All Along continues Agatha Harkness’ story from Wandavision and gives us a glimpse into her ambiguous past. Listen to our thoughts on the series + find out how we fit the following in the conversation It works for Sarah Paulson Crushing on Kate Winslet Patti LuPilled Justice for Alice Death The Current State of the MCU Messy Morality I was falling The first openly gay serial killer We’re the weirdoes mister Regressive adaptations Jennifer Kale did what she had to do Femme supers Tents Ambiguity RIP Mrs Hart Find Sara Century @saracentury on Instagram Get Sara’s Scream zine! http://saracentury.gumroad.com Find out more her work and podcasting at https://saracentury.com and subscribe to Best Issue Ever everywhere you get your podcasts! Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com Follow me @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. * Thank you for listening! Leave the pod a rating to help other people find the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I’m joined on this episode by hosts of the Queer Cinema Catch Up Podcast Allison and Joe! We get into 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats, directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan and starring Rachel Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Rosario Dawson, Alan Cumming, Missy Pyle and Parker Posey. The film was a commercial and critical failure that turned into a cult classic in the years since its release. We sit down to reappraise the biting satire and thinking about what it was trying to do in the context of today! + Find out how we fit the following in the conversation Nostalgia Predicting pop-punk The mainstreaming of punk music Rockism vs poptimism Dicks the Musical Authenticity in the age of Pop’s teen queens and sexuality Innuendo bops Parker Posey as Elon Musk An ode to Missi Pyle Find Joe and Allison on instagram @Queer_Cinema_Catchup and on their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@QueerCinemaCatchup And make sure to check out their podcast! Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main 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! Thank you for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I’m joined on this episode by award-winning poet and vampire aficionado Derrick Austin! We delve into the most recent adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, AMC’s Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (Starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Bailey Bass, Eric Bogosian & Assad Zaman) This conversation also includes our thoughts on the original book [Book 1 of The Vampire Chronicles] and the 1994 film adaptation of the story (Directed by Neil Jordan and starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt & Kirsten Dunst) [spoilers all!] + Find out how we fit the following in Early 90s straight-washing Race-blind casting vs adding to the narrative Repressed desire and the glass closet The existential terrors of being alive ‘White Demon Daddies’ Queer hierarchies of privilege Mentorship and inter-community conflict Abusive relationships Selfishness & the toxicity of ‘queer families’ ‘Containing’ Claudia In defence of Armand The glass closets and taking queerness outside De-centring whiteness in queer narratives Clinton-era ‘radicalism’ today Creole Lady Marmalade Fantasies of carefree existence Rabid fanbases This is a story about control. Find Derrick on all socials @ParadiseLAust and more about him & his writing here: https://linktr.ee/DerrickAustin Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main 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 five star rating and review to help people find us! Thank you for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(Preserving Pride Part 1) Trying something a little different and introducing a new format... I started working on this episode a week after the Trans Pride Brighton 2024 event, after being advised to stay in doors because the streets we’d marched on were now being threatened by rioters who feel anyone Brown, Black or different doesn’t belong. Trans Pride Brighton was the first Trans Pride events outside of the United States. It is also one of the largest, gathering 45,000 people in 2024 in protest and celebration. Grass-roots and community-led, the TPB organisation is run by a team of volunteers who deliver an event that has only grown more vital since its establishment in 2013. Trans Pride Brighton is where people gather in action to share their intention for the world to be better for them and each other. Press play and join the march.. Featured voices in order of appearance Khaliden Nas Sarah Savage Al Miz Kimberly Rose from SolFed (Brighton Solidarity Foundation) Oli Bosun V from the ECP (English Collective of Prostitutes) Victor Alexander from the Trans Pride Brighton Committee Cass From the Trans Pride Brighton Committee Traveller Pride Alaska Nas Thank you everyone who contributed their voices to this episode and to the Trans Pride Brighton Committee for another year of pride and protest without compromise. Find resources and more about Trans Pride Brighton at https://linktr.ee/transpridebrighton Make a donation at https://transpridebrighton.org/donate/ Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Produced & edited by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Videos by Victor Alexander (Check out his film video essays @Clevvergirl on tiktok!) 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Episode 3 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 RHOA Kim, whiteness and power in early RHOA Corporate activism as a commercial exercise Colorism, and RHOP The collapse of polite fiction, pretence and reality in public Shout out to The Nerds of Prey! Mash Ups and Remixes Alaska the cat attacks Pocket gays Double standards The reality reckoning Reality vs Documentary Nene Leakes you will always be famous Bravo’s Flop era Existing 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Crossover pt. 11 (Grand finale extravaganza!) 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! Thee 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 bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Crossover pt. 10! 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 heritage Don’t put Evil in a room with a Jean and a gun CAW Bastian chokes a lot of women Oppression 101 Steven Universe monologues vs Punching fascists Sinister is the oldest Twink in the club Ash v Khaliden. Continued. A moment of appreciation for Jiz, may she never be forgotten Why are you down there?! The actors nightmare Serialised television and event TV The return of a now regular segment! Clenching Storm in this season’s narrative Storm/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 bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Crossover pt. 9! We’re joined by actress, drag performer, rapper and activist Jiggly Caliente (Drag Race Philippines judge, Pose, Rupaul's Drag Race Season 4, All Stars 6, co-host of Translations! ) to talk through all our feelings on X-Men '97 Episode 9, Season 1 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’. Come listen to us dig into this episode with an icon in the room! + X-Men '97 as that one ex you keep coming back to Jiggly Caliente's history with the X-Men Comics as a young immigrants' teacher Veronica Lodge with superpowers Social Parallels Discrediting revolutionary ideas Sisterhood, adaptation, Jean Grey & Ororo Storm Munroe Jean gets her Naruto on I try to get Ash and Jiggly to fight The return of a regular segment Can Storm do something again please? Marvel Vs Capcom Sitting on Lilandra's eggs Shut up Charles Bonding over violence Queers against assimilation Fatal (attractions) Matters Xavier's not like us XopXopXopXopXop The return of the cosmic chicken We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to review Episode 10. And stay tuned for a special mailbag in two weeks! 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. Find Jiggly @jigglycalienteofficial on Instagram ! 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 bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy