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'Fruit Fly' by Josh Silver (with Victor Alexander) Oct 9, 2026 2932 REFERENTIAL BOOK CLUB #1 (?)Victor and I have read a book (!). Listen to our discussion of the queer book of the moment 'Fruit Fly' by Josh Silver. +Domestic ThrillersThe state of Gay publishing ChemsexThe Morning ShowBrazilian ElectionsBook spoilers from 30 mins!Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcastKeep up to date with Khaliden and the p

Women in Public (Or A Real Housewives of Atlanta/Potomac Deep Dive with Lauren Warren) [RERUN] Oct 3, 2026 5981 Video episode 3Back 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 Bra

'Unfriendly Queer Muslim Hotties' (with Noor from The Reality Is Podcast!) Sep 17, 2026 3621 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 homophobi

Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Sep 9, 2026 9387 Video Episode 5A 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 &

Critiquing Beyoncé (Or From The Renaissance to Enlightenment with Antonia Jade King) [RE-RELEASE] Sep 4, 2026 4028 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 IconStream the video on Spotify or watch the full video episode on YOUTUBEBeyonce’s Renaissance is over, now we’ve entered the Age of Enlightenment. Welcome to the rodeo? Yeehaw!I’m joined by Antonia Jade King

[Preview] Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Sep 1, 2026 1880 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 lesbiansRur

X-Men '97 S2 EP5 'Weapon X, Lies and DVDs' (With BlackGayComicGeek!) [PREVIEW] Aug 20, 2026 2010 [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 BlackGayComicGeekFeaturing discussion of the episode :"Weapon X, Lies and DVDs"_________Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Follow Kha

X-Men '97 S2 EP4 'Rise of Apocalypse Pt. 2' (With OneTrueKayla!) Aug 18, 2026 3231 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

'Summer 2026 Nerd Media Catch-Up' (with Ash Alleyne!) Aug 6, 2026 4384 Dropcall #13Oh 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

X-Men '97 S2 EP1/2/3 (With comic writer Jackson Lanzing and Ash Alleyne!) Jul 25, 2026 5488 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&#3

(PREVIEW) X-Men '97 S2 EP1/2/3 (With NYX & KANG writer Jackson Lanzing and Ash Alleyne!) Jul 21, 2026 910 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

'User Generated Nonsense' (with Kaela Shanti) Jul 14, 2026 1431 Dropcall #12Diaspora 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/ReferentialPodcastKeep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all social

'Dogs, Housewives & House of the Dragon' (with Lauren Warren) Jul 6, 2026 1663 Dropcall #10Lauren 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/ReferentialPodcastKeep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp o

X-Men '97 Season 1 Recap Jun 30, 2026 1619 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasFeaturing 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://red

X-Men ‘97 S1 Wrap-Up/Mailbag (with Stephanie Williams, Connor Goldsmith, Ash Alleyne & More!) Jun 29, 2026 4610 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasAsh 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 Mis

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP10 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3’ (with Brett Mannes, Evil Jeff & Ash Alleyne!) Jun 29, 2026 3649 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasIcons 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 fol

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP9 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’ (with Jiggly Caliente & Ash Alleyne!) Jun 29, 2026 3454 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )We’re joined by actress, drag performer, rapper, activist and nerd Bianca Castro aka Jiggly Caliente! (Drag Race Philippine

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP8 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1’ (with Marvin Britt & Ash Alleyne!) Jun 29, 2026 4372 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )We’re joined by Marvin Britt (Storyboard Artist for X-Men ’97, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Blood of Zeus, The Legend of Vox Mac

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP7 ‘Bright Eyes’ (with Valentine Smith, Miss Sundi & Ash Alleyne!) Jun 28, 2026 4355 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )For Episode 7 we’re joined by two new chairs (Valentine Smith and Miss Sundi!) to talk all about X-Men '97 Episode 7, S

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP6 ‘Lifedeath – Part 2’ (with Tiffie Starchild & Ash Alleyne) Jun 27, 2026 3453 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )For Episode 6 we’re joined by our first ever returning third chair Tiffie Starchild o talk all about X-Men '97 Episode

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP5 ‘Remember it’ (with Matthew Bordenave & Ash Alleyne) Jun 26, 2026 4114 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )For Episode 5 we’re joined by Matthew Bordenave (Assistant Director & Storyboard Artist for X-Men ’97, Young Justice, T

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP4 ‘Motendo / Lifedeath – Part 1’ (with Victor Alexander & Ash Alleyne) Jun 25, 2026 3004 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )For Episode 4 we’re joined by my friend Victor Alexander (REFERENTIAL’s own video producer (follow us on Youtube and Tiktok

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP3 ‘Fire Made Flesh’ (with CEREBRO's Connor Goldsmith & Ash Alleyne) Jun 24, 2026 3815 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )!For Episode 3 we’re joined by our friend Connor Goldsmith (host of the Cerebro Podcast!) to talk X-Men '97 Episode 3,

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP2 'Mutant Liberation Begins' (with Omar Holmon, Tiffie Starchild & Ash Alleyne) Jun 23, 2026 2743 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )!Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!For Episode 2 we continued our conversation w

X-Men ‘97 (S2 Prep) S1 EP1 'To Me, My X-Men' (with Omar Holmon, Tiffie Starchild & Ash Alleyne!) Jun 22, 2026 2983 The '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne & Dr. Khaliden NasPrepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet________________'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )!On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!We invited Tiffie Starchild (@Tiffi

Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (S1 and 2 with Derrick Austin!) [RELISTEN] Jun 8, 2026 4127 AMC's The Vampire Lestat is out! So, we're Re-upping my convo with the amazing Derrick Austin about Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, the first attempt at adapting the story and the first 2 seasons of AMC's Interview with the Vampire adaptation.. Listen! _______ 'The Vampire Sessions'I’m joined on this episode by award-winning poet and vampire aficionado Derrick Austin!We del

'AFRORI: Brighton's Black Bookshop' (with Carolynn Bain & Victor Alexander) May 2, 2026 1799 Dropcall #10Victor and I sit down with Carolynn Bain! Carolynn is the founder of Brighton's 'Afrori', The UK's only Black owned bookshop specialising in books by Black authors.Afrori recently launched a book drive to sell 1000 books to help keep its doors open. They managed to sell 1500 and are now launching a patreon to help make sure they're here for the long haul!We chat abo

'This Podcast May Contain K-Pop [Demon Hunters]' (with Victor Alexander & Ash Alleyne) Apr 14, 2026 2953 Dropcall #9Ashley and Victor came to visit me in my new flat and I decided to record it. Chaos ensues.Topics covered include:Victor hates K-Pop Demon HuntersAshley and Khaliden loved K-Pop Demon HuntersWallace and Gromit is not a children’s filmWe debate if most of American Animation is for children.What’s the state of Western Adult Animation today?Common Side Effects, Blue-Eyed Samurai, PreyDarth

Mix #3: Brandy's Full Moon (2002) (With Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins) Mar 19, 2026 5727 New Series!MIXepisodes: Where I'm joined by past guests and new to talk about, what I’ve been, calling their ‘cornerstone album’. We go in depth and track by track on some of our favourite musical projects to break apart what it’s doing, why we love it and why it’s important. On the second chair, I'm joined by Black Fat Femme Podcast's Dr Jonathan Paul Higgins to talk about the album k

'The Screamisode' (With Victor Alexander)* Mar 4, 2026 3762 *'Or why we're skipping Scream 7'Drop Call #8Victor and I did not watch Scream 7 and tell you all about why. Then we talk about our history with the Scream franchiseDistracting yourself.Haden Panitierre’s ScreamJenny McCarthy’s ScreamHeather Graham’s ScreamJennifer Love Hewitt’s Ghost WhispererAisha Tyler’s Bruce Willis BangsThe bear necessitiesNostalgic for nostalgiaFootloose 2: Footl

'Wuthering's Next Top Model' (With Victor Alexander) Feb 18, 2026 3252 Drop Call #7Victor watched Emerald Fennell’s 'Wuthering Heights' and gives me his review before we unpack Netflix’s new documentary series ‘Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model’ about Tyra Banks and America’s Next Top Model. The controversial reality show that ran from 2003 to 2018 and has been getting reappraised by the TikTok era.Brontë ClassicsTyra Banks The Netflix 'D

Trans Pride Brighton (with Dr. Sam Hall, Phat Problem & Sarah Savage) (Pt. 2) Feb 3, 2026 6395 Part 2!It is currently 2026, I initially wanted to put this series out a lot quicker! (Many these conversations I’ve been holding on to for a few months now!) I’ve been feeling a little guilty about the delay, until recently I decided that it’s a good thing. It’s meant I spent a lot of the past year thinking about this one topic. This episode spans 3 different conversations I’ve had this past year

Trans Pride Brighton (with Sarah Savage, Kate Nash and more!) (Pt 1) Feb 3, 2026 5212 "We will not give in. We will not give up. We will not bow. We will not beg. We will not capitulate. We will survive." - Sarah Savage (Trans Pride Brighton CEO)Captured sounds and interviews from Trans Pride Brighton 2025. Trans Pride Brighton was the first Trans Pride event outside of the United States. It is also one of the largest, gathering tens of thoughts of Trans people and allies p

'Queer Cancellation' (With Victor Alexander) Jan 14, 2026 3180 Drop Call #6Victor and I try to make sense of why 2026 is starting with all the queers getting ‘cancelled’. “Cancellation”Memetic Pile OnsGinger Minj Vs The WorldEscape from Gag CityBowen Yang and Matt RogersDylan Mulvaney Professor Mel CurthHeated Rivalry (again again)The gays in the bubbleGotmik and Violet Chachki and Marilyn MansonLindsay Ellis and Victor Vs Raya the Last DragonContrapointsFujo

(Video Update) Ancient Hatreds (Or New Antisemitism, and the Left’s ‘Muslim Problem’ with Dr. Jonathan Galton) Jan 2, 2026 6409 Video available to view on the Spotify app or YouTube _________'The Imperial Sessions Part 2' Conversations on Fascism & Media / Video Episode 5Vid version updates on Youtube + Spotify some weeks after initial audio-only release. 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

(The Lost Pilot) Troye & Sam (Or Queering the Mainstream with Miss Sundi) [RE-RELEASE] Dec 26, 2025 2869 RE-RELEASEA lot of you joined us since the first days of the pod so I figured I'd re-up the first ever test episode of REFERENTIAL recorded with the one and only Miss Sundi for those of you who mixed it!Give it a listen and REFERENTIAL will be back with you proper in a few days!----------Tangent Episode #1***Apologies for the audio quality! It's not too bad but we were still learning. Miss

'Pillion' x 'Gay Media Catch-Up' (With Victor Alexander) Dec 20, 2025 3269 Drop Call #5Victor and I review Pillion and catch up on all the gay media that's been hitting 'the discourse'SPOILERSPillionDudley in the closetHeated Rivalry (again)Fujoshis Vs Jordan FirstmanGay v Queer mediaRotting in the SunAMC's Anne Rice's Interview With the VampirePaper Bag GirlsI Love LADrag RaceSusan Sontag Camp SexyHenry?Phantom Thread________Directed by Harry Lighton

'Heated Rivalry' (With Victor Alexander) Dec 4, 2025 2405 Drop Call #4Victor and I were convinced by the gay internet to watch Heated Rivalry. Listen try to us process the experienceCockyHockeyBoysYuri in OttowaWestern BLDemon Twink MediaSubs and Doms and stereotypesAnalYaoiHeartstoppers, Fellow Travellers, Red, White & Royal Blue, Queer As FolkNoah's ArcDouble speed scaleQueer v GayThe homonormative (?)____Heated Rivalry is a Canadian sports rom

'The Cages' (With Alexander Pavlis & Ash Alleyne) Nov 28, 2025 2307 Drop Call #3Ash and I got together to interview Alexander Pavlis the writer and creator of the indie series 'The Cages'. We talk about the work that went into making S1 and the kickstarter for S2!_________THE CAGES is a passion project created from the love of superpowered action and queer drama. Written and created by Alexander Pavlis, featuring art by CJ Camba, Olivia Ratkins, Seye Sanya

Wicked 'The Movie' (with Miss Sundi) (Pt.2) Nov 18, 2025 3574 PART 2!(slight Act 2 spoilers from 54:15 to 57:11)Tangent episode #17REFERENTIAL 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 adapt

Mix #2: Wicked 'The Music' (with Miss Sundi) (Pt.1) Nov 18, 2025 3372 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 tal

Pop Girl Mums and Daughters (with Victor Alexander) Sep 17, 2025 3967 Drop Call #2Victor 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 queers unite for a first of its kind groundbreaking neverdonebefore conversation about pop stars and pop music.Listen!Lady GagaSabrina CarpenterKaty PerryTaylor

Catching up with Ash Alleyne Aug 28, 2025 2322 Trying something new!A very lightly edited conversation catching up with my friend Ash Alleyne (host of X of Words!)PoddingCooking vs burn outEasing back inComing up next on X of Words!Coming up next on REFERENTIAL!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 follo

Updates (Merch!) Jul 30, 2025 153 *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/alsopurpPrints!https://www.inprnt.com/profile/alsopurp/Valentine's shop:https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/valentine

(Video Update) Black Girlhood and Coming of Age (Or From Daria to Megan Thee Stallion with Shannon Miller) Jul 11, 2025 4444 Video episode 4Vid 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 M

'I Can't Stand the Heat' (with Ash Alleyne) Jul 10, 2025 120 Tangent Episode #2*'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.. *Happy Holidays!Commuting? Looking for a reason to escape family for a few minutes? Bored because you don't celebrate anything but everything has shut down f

Judas In Jedha (the Lady Gaga x 'NIAMOS!' Mix) [Bonus] Jun 8, 2025 147 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-fulcrumOriginal song credits:'NIAMOS!' origi

'TIS': Andor & The Star Wars Saga (with X of Words' Ash Alleyne!) May 31, 2025 3446 Tangent Episode #21 'The Imperial Sessions' Conversations on Fascism & MediaNew 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 G

GUEST SPOT: Lady Gaga's Mayhem (A Queer Cinema Catch Up Review with Allison, Joe and Khaliden Nas) Mar 14, 2025 5114 While I’m in the edit cave prepping the next episode here’s a treat for the feed. Return of friends of the pod Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catch Up!Alison and Joe asked me to come on their podcast to talk about Lady Gaga’s latest album Mayhem! Tune in to hear us dig into this current moment in pop music and diva worship!Make sure to check back in a few days for REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episode

GUEST SPOT: Wonder Woman #20 Starring Khaliden Nas (Best Issue Ever with Sara Century) Mar 7, 2025 4994 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 #BringBackMyndiM

RIP Krakoa x From The Ashes (X-Men With Graphic Policy's Elana Levin) Mar 2, 2025 6940 Tangent episode #18Crossover!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

'SoTW': Agatha All Along (With Best Issue Ever’s Sara Century!) Nov 28, 2024 4656 Tangent episode #16 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 Schaeffe

Josie and the Pussycats [2001] (with Allison & Joe from the Queer Cinema Catchup Podcast!) Oct 14, 2024 4045 Tangent #15 Josie and the Pussycats (Crossover)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 clas

MIX #1: Trans Pride Brighton '24 Aug 15, 2024 1387 (Preserving Pride Part 1)Trying something a little different and introducing a new format...I started working on this 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 event outside of the United States. It is also one of the largest,

Black & Powered (Or The Black Superhero with Ash Alleyne) Nov 19, 2023 5244 Video episode 1I'm joined by Ash Alleyne for a discussion about the state of Black representation in superhero, fantasy and science fiction media.+ Find out how we also fit the following in:Black Telepaths or the lack of them in comicsReading against the grainStorm & Marvel & The X-MenAquaman and The Lost KingdomUhura & Star TrekBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverInsecureQueen SugarRich

Mini-sode: What is Referential? Nov 19, 2023 102 Here's what you can expect!Referential is hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas to have serious conversations about frivolous topics!Each episode takes you on an academically informed deep dive into pop culture and media that never skips out on a stupid joke.Subscribe & join Dr. Khaliden Nas (and the occasional guest!) as we dive into conversations about identity, representation, Blackness, queerness

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