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Due South
Due SouthDue South visits 'My Black Country' with Alice Randall, Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi PalmerDue South's Leoneda Inge talks with Alice Randall, author of “My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present and Future.” And we welcome the future! Award-winning folk and country music artists Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer tell us how they’ve made it this far in the biz.Alice Randall, Rhiannon Giddens, and Rissi Palmer will be in Durham later this week for Biscuits and Banjos – a music festival curated BY Rhiannon Giddens. Biscuits and Banjos runs April 25-27 in downtown Durham. Today’s conversation originally aired in April 2024. Featuring:Alice Randa...
2025-04-2150 minBroken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondAlice RandallAlice Randall is a country music songwriter, a New York Times bestselling author, and a newly minted memoirist. She calls her new book, My Black Country, a love letter to Black country music. In addition to her memoir, Alice also released the album, My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall, that includes a rendition of the song, “The Ballad of Sally Anne” performed by Rhiannon Giddens. The song, which confronts the harsh realities of lynching in the American South was nominated for a Grammy last year in the Best American Roots Performance category. On today’s...
2025-03-251h 02Holly Randall Unfiltered
Holly Randall Unfiltered372: Alice Little: America’s Most Successful CourtesanWelcome Alice Little, one of our favorite guests who has returned for a second episode on the pod! Alice is one of America's most successful courtesans and an intimate companionship expert. She is also a fierce advocate for the adult industry, and as a 4 foot 8 redhead, she lives up to her name! Since the pandemic, Alice’s life has pivoted to a wholesome goat farm vibe and working at The Chicken Ranch – we get a juicy inside scoop on this Nevada brothel! Alice also discusses challenges faced by sex workers, concerns stemming from the election, and how moms want their sons...
2024-12-1848 minBook Society
Book SocietyAward winning songwriter, and New York Times best selling author Alice Randall and I discuss country music, banjos, and so much more!Award winning songwriter, author, educator and food activist Alice Randall and I discuss "Coming Through Slaughter" by Michael Ondaatje as well as her book, "My Black Country". We geek out over banjos and the Wootens as well as discussing the differences between jazz and country and what makes country music so great. Coming Through Slaughterhttps://www.amazon.com/Coming-Through-Slaughter-Vintage-International-ebook/dp/B004QX06TW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FZNF0YHG8UTF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iu062M7CL5-6spVZmYiUHb3RKSwZM9Z4sFArjPuHw4ScC03FCC3ETgntrTw4bhID4bvpZDtRKaQSs0qSMlpYochE6ocQTgnsu3aCUfVaYoDZUQq5cRXXXLb2xj30IYd88MM296PDcv6DUZe_1EF4V...
2024-11-2240 minThe String
The StringAlice Randall's My Black CountryEpisode 293: The conversation about Black influence on and presence in country music has been intense and restorative over the past decade, and nobody has a more authoritative or informed take on the subject than writer and scholar Alice Randall. She became the first Black woman to launch a career as a professional Music Row songwriter and publisher in the 1980s. She's shared her incredible journey in her new memoir My Black Country, while a multi-artist collection of the same title features a dozen leading Black female voices in Americana singing her songs. Craig Havighurst visited Alice at her home...
2024-09-0458 minSistah Girls Book Club Podcast
Sistah Girls Book Club PodcastMy Black Country: A Conversation With Alice RandallSistah Girls, I’m so excited to have living legend Alice Randall on the podcast!Alice Randall is the author of My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, and Future. https://amzn.to/4eKEWIzRandall is the first Black woman to write a number-one country hit. The single “XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)” was released in 1994 by country music singer Trisha Yearwood. Over the years she has penned several Top 10 and Top 40 country songs, in addition to that, Randall is a New York Times best-selling novelist, educator, and food act...
2024-06-2745 minDue South
Due SouthDue South takes a trip to 'My Black Country' with Alice Randall, Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi PalmerThis hour originally released on April 15, 2024.2024 is shaping up to be quite the interesting year in country music.The release of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter on March 29 shook up the industry when one of her lead singles, "Texas Hold 'Em," shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Hot Country Songs chart, making the chanteuse the first Black woman to top the country chart in Billboard history.Little more than a week later, acclaimed author Alice Randall released her memoir, My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present...
2024-06-2549 minThe Bakari Sellers Podcast
The Bakari Sellers PodcastBlack Country Music With Alice RandallBakari is joined by Alice Randall, an American author, songwriter, producer, and lecturer. Alice discusses her life being born in Motown Detroit, graduating Harvard University, and being the first African-American woman to write a number-one country hit. She also speaks about Black country music being on the rise and taken to new heights with Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album, and being introduced to new artists like Shaboozey. Plus, is Taylor Swift a country artist?Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Alice RandallProducer: Clifford AugustinExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt
2024-06-1729 minScenic Roots
Scenic RootsNext On “The A List” From WTCI PBS: Alice Randall(The A List With Alison Lebovitz / WTCI PBS)For four decades, Alice Randall has devoted her creative energy into writing songs for some of the biggest names in country music.She is the first Black woman to write a number one country song, a professor and writer-in-residence at Vanderbilt University - and a bestselling author.In April, she released her newest book, “My Black Country” - which she describes as her “Love Letter To Black Country Music And The ‘First Family’ Of Black Country.”This celebration of Black artistry comes with a soundtrack – a compilation...
2024-06-1203 minA Deeper Listen
A Deeper ListenAlice Randall on Black Country and Writing Chart-Topping HitsAlice Randall was the first Black woman to co-write a number one country hit with her song “XXX’s and OOO’s,” sung by Trisha Yearwood in 1994. Now, 30 years later, Randall is out with a memoir and accompanying album both called 'My Black Country.' The album features Black women artists of today covering country songs Randall wrote – songs that were originally sung by white performers – including Adia Victoria, Valerie June, and Rhiannon Giddens of The Carolina Chocolate Drops. Randall talks with Emily Fox about her music, life, career and about the other Black country artists that came before...
2024-06-1148 minBobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast#452- Bobby & Eddie On Most Covered Country Songs + Alice Randall on 'My Black Country'On this episode of The Bobbycast, Bobby Bones and Eddie do music talk about the most covered country songs. Then, we hear from Alice Randall about her new book and career. Alice details the importance of writing her book, My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future. She also talks about Charley Pride's influence on country music and starting her career as the only female black songwriter in Nashville. She also shares the time she met Roseanne Cash and wrote a song for Johnny Cash and more!  Book info on S&S.co...
2024-05-1455 minWNXP Podcasts
WNXP PodcastsRecord of the Week: Alice Randall's 'My Black Country'Everybody’s been talking about how Beyoncé’s new album spotlights Black country and cowboy traditions. But even before she teased that project, author and songwriter Alice Randall had already announced her own book and album, both titled “My Black Country.” Randall’s been lifting up foundational Black country voices for a lifetime, and senior music writer Jewly Hight reports she’s finally being treated as one herself.
2024-04-2406 minWNXP Podcasts
WNXP PodcastsWhat Where When-sday: Black Opry Presents Three-Year Celebration Honoring Alice Randall at City WineryThis week for What Where When-sday, we discuss Black Opry Presents Three-Year Celebration Honoring Alice Randall at City Winery. The Black Opry has been a platform for black artists and fans of country, roots, folk, and Americana in an industry that doesn’t often offer them the space. They are celebrating their third year by honoring Randall, whose songwriting contributions have been overlooked in that space. Those songs are now being reimagined and performed by Black women for the first time on her album My Black Country and at the City Winery show. Senior music writer Jewly Hight spoke wi...
2024-04-2405 minWYPL Book Talk
WYPL Book TalkAlice Randall - My Black Country, Part 2   This is the second of a two-part interview with, Alice Randall, who is best known for her best-selling novels The Wind Done Gone, Rebel Yell, Black Bottom Saints and others. But before writing prose, Alice wrote country songs in Nashville, including "XXXs and OOOs", which went to top the charts for Trisha Yearwood, making Alice the first African-American woman to write a number one country hit record. Her new book, My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future, interweaves her life story and the history of African-American musicians who helped make country music what i...
2024-04-2038 minHyphenate with Randy Randall
Hyphenate with Randy RandallHyphenate Alice Sandahl On this weeks podcast Randy sits down with singer songwriter/ educator Alice Sandahl. they talk about song writing, touring, and teaching. Alice runs an awesome 30 day songwriting works shop you should check out!https://www.alicesandahl.com/https://www.instagram.com/aliceintheriver/https://alicesandahl.bandcamp.com/album/bright-blue
2024-04-1845 minDue South
Due SouthDue South visits 'My Black Country' with Alice Randall, Rissi Palmer and Rhiannon Giddens2024 has ushered in a renaissance for Black country musicians in an industry that has historically overlooked them. Co-host Leoneda Inge chats with writer Alice Randall and musicians Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer.
2024-04-1549 minWYPL Book Talk
WYPL Book TalkAlice Randall - My Black Country, Part 1   Book lovers know Alice Randall for her best-selling novels including The Wind Done Gone, Rebel Yell, Black Bottom Saints and others. But before writing prose, Alice wrote country songs in Nashville, including "XXXs and OOOs", which went to top the charts for Trisha Yearwood, making Alice the first African-American woman to write a number one country hit record. Her new book, My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future, interweaves her life story and the history of African-American musicians who helped make country music what it is today, despite attempts at sidelining or erasing t...
2024-04-1331 minDisrupted
DisruptedSongwriter Alice Randall is part of a long tradition of Black country musicWith the release of Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, the long and often-ignored history of Black country music is back in the spotlight. This hour, we talk to a woman who has made a career in country music, even though the industry hasn't always been welcoming. Alice Randall is a chart-topping country songwriter and author of the new book 'My Black Country A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future.' She'll explain how she co-wrote the lyrics to a number one country song and tell us about the Black musicians who have shaped the genre fro...
2024-04-1041 minGrab The Most Addictive Full Audiobook Today!
Grab The Most Addictive Full Audiobook Today!My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future by Alice RandallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720024to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Alice Randall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 10 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author presents “a celebration of all things country music” (Ken Burns) as she reflects on her search for the first family of Black country music. Country music had brought Alice Randall and her activist mother together and even gave Randall a singular distinction in American music history: she is the firs...
2024-04-0911h 10Ignite: This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.
Ignite: This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future by Alice RandallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720024to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Alice Randall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 10 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author presents “a celebration of all things country music” (Ken Burns) as she reflects on her search for the first family of Black country music. Country music had brought Alice Randall and her activist mother together and even gave Randall a singular distinction in American music history: she is the firs...
2024-04-0911h 10Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in History, The Americas
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasMy Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future by Alice RandallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720024to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Alice Randall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 10 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author presents “a celebration of all things country music” (Ken Burns) as she reflects on her search for the first family of Black country music. Country music had brought Alice Randall and her activist mother together and even gave Randall a singular distinction in American music history: she is the firs...
2024-04-0911h 10Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentMy Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future by Alice RandallPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720024 to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Alice Randall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 10 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author presents “a celebration of all things country music” (Ken Burns) as she reflects on her search for the first family of Black country music. Country music had brought Alice Randall and her activist mother together and even gave Randall a singular distinction in American music history: she is the...
2024-04-0903 minPoints South
Points SouthPoints South Live: Margo Price, Jodi Hays, and Alice RandallIn this episode of Points South Live, country songwriter, singer, and memoirist Margo Price plays live from 21c Nashville Museum and Hotel. Innovative multimedia painter Jodi Hays joins Price in conversation with OA Guest Editor Alice Randall, author of Black Bottom Saints, to chat about Nashville, creating while female, and turning the hard into art. Points South Live is a series of live events featuring music and conversation, produced in collaboration with 21c Museum Hotels, that brings together musicians and visual artists to find resonances in their craft, experiences, and communities. This Points South Live ev...
2022-09-1545 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsZiggy Johnson & Father's DayIn this final episode of the Black Bottom Satins podcast Alice discusses Ziggy Johnson, narrator of Black Bottom Saints patron saint of ballet babes and other small fry with taps on their heels and toes.  The Black Bottom Saints podcast was produced by Erin McAnally and Chelsea Crowell.
2022-06-1917 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsTed RhodesThis week Alice discusses Ted Rhodes, Nashville native and groundbreaking professional golfer. 
2022-06-1211 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsBaby Doll with Erin McAnally and Chelsea CrowellThis week Alice discusses Baby Doll, patron saint of young wives, younger wives, and office workers with Erin McAnally and Chelsea Crowell, producers of the Black Bottom Saints Podcast. 
2022-06-0543 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsAlf ThomasThis week Alice discusses Alf Thomas, patron saint of homemakers, utopia makers, and stepparents 
2022-05-2908 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsArthur BraggsThis week Alice discusses Arthur Braggs, patron saint of ring leaders, circus masters, and CEOs.
2022-05-2208 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsClifford FearsThis week Alice discusses Clifford Fears, patron saint of proteges, prodigies, mentors, and the forgotten. 
2022-05-1505 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsDetroit Red and Moms MableyThis week Alice discusses Detroit Red and Moms Mabley, patron saint of dandies, first Robbins of spring, and candid daughters. 
2022-05-0805 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsBubbles and BuckThis week Alice discusses Bubbles and Buck, patron saint of dynamic duos and unbreakable teams. 
2022-05-0114 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsShirley McNeilThis week Alice discusses Shirley McNeil, patron saint of teachers, psychologists, meditators, and all manner of Black zen.
2022-04-2412 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsMarc SteppThis week Alice discusses Marc Stepp, patron saint of union members, collective bargainers, and hardballers.
2022-04-1705 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsMaxine PowellThis week Alice invites Julieanna Richardson, founder of The History Makers, on to the podcast to discuss Maxine Powell, patron saint of charmers, the masked, and the unmasked. 
2022-04-1026 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsAnna GordyThis week Alice discusses Anna Gordy, patron saint of putting family first, living in the present, and Black enterprise.
2022-04-0310 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsJohn WhiteThis week Alice discusses John White, patron saint of club house founders and vertical integration.
2022-03-2715 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsSammy Davis Jr.In this episode Alice discusses Sammy Davis Jr., patron saint of peerless people, performers, veterans, and other wounded.
2022-03-2016 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsLynette Dobbins TaylorThis week Alice discusses Lynette Dobbins Taylor, patron saint of rescuers who refuse to be victims, ironic alliances, and clubwomen.
2022-03-1312 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsNat King Cole with Dr. Steven LewisThis week Alice discusses Black Bottom Saint Nat King Cole with Dr. Steven Lewis, Curator of Music and Performing Arts at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
2022-03-0637 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsSkipper Mills with Danielle JacksonThis week Alice discusses Black Bottom saint, Skipper Mills with Danielle Jackson, editor of Oxford American.
2022-02-2727 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsNellie Hill TrappThis week Alice discusses Nellie Hill Trapp, patron saint of beauties, informal adoptees, and using talk to advocate for self. 
2022-02-2009 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsLucille EllisThis week Alice discusses Lucille Ellis, patron saint of trick bag inhabitants, psychotherapy clients, and shrinks.
2022-02-1310 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsDr. Robert C. Bennett with Dr. HildrethThis week Alice discusses Dr. Robert C. Bennet, patron saint of fighters, hypochondriacs, and medicine men with Dr. Hildreth. 
2022-02-0636 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsLawrence Massey with Richard MansonThis week Alice discusses Lawrence Massey, patron saint of lawyers, fixers, and all who use language to advocate for others with lawyer Richard Manson.
2022-01-3028 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsBette Jean StanleyThis week Alice discusses Bette Jean Stanley, patron saint of the unforgiven, bad mothers, and narcissists.
2022-01-2320 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsHarold "Killerman" JohnsonThis week Alice discusses Harold "Killerman" Johnson, patron saint of cagey corner men, versatile allies, and other able motivators. 
2022-01-1611 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsBilly D. ParkerThis week Alice Discusses Billy D. Parker, patron saint of fathers, breadwinners, and audiences. 
2022-01-0917 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsRuth Charlotte EllisThis week Alice discusses Ruth Charlotte Ellis, patron saint of the salon builders, and those who look out for kids. 
2022-01-0211 minStateside Daily Archive
Stateside Daily ArchiveAlice Randall’s Up South RootsFor a long time, if you asked Alice Randall where she was from, she’d say Detroit-Alabama. The Detroit-born writer grew up surrounded by relatives who had come north from Alabama. She wrote about that experience recently for the Oxford American. On today's episode, you'll hear Randall talk about her experience “Up South” and the profound cultural mark the northern migration of Black Americans made on the city of Detroit. GUEST:  Alice Randall, songwriter and author of Black Bottom Saints, The Wind Done Gone, and many other books. Looking for more convers...
2021-12-2919 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsLloyd George Richards with Courtney B. VanceIn this very special episode Alice talks with actor Courtney B. Vance about Lloyd George Richards, patron saint of fence builders, fencer menders, and fence jumpers. 
2021-12-2626 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsJosette JohnsonThis week Alice discusses Josette Johnson, patron saint of daughters by birth and by adoption.
2021-12-1911 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsLaVern Baker with Nwaka OnwusaThis week Alice welcomes Nwaka Onwusa to discuss LaVern Baker 
2021-12-1231 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsDella ReeseThis week Alice talks about Della Reese, patron saint of battered women, exceptional allies, and those who would be lucky. 
2021-12-0510 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsMartin Luther King Jr. w/ Steve EarleThis week Alices welcomes Steve Earle to discuss Martin Luther King Jr., patron saint of racemen, racewomen, reverends, and voters.
2021-11-2820 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsBilly EckstineThis week Alice discusses Billy Eckstine, patron saint of Black brilliance, sartorial splendor, and capable charismatics.
2021-11-2412 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsTallulah Bankhead with Erin McAnally and Chelsea CrowellThis week Alice discusses Tallulah Bankhead, patron saint of orphans, big mouths, and ill-folk. Tallulah Bankhead is also one of the only white saints. With her she welcomes producers of the Black Bottom Saints podcast; Erin McAnally and Chelsea Crowell to discuss white allyism.
2021-11-2151 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsGeorge StanleyThis week Alice discusses George Stanley, patron saint of alcoholics, badass brains, and ritual makers. 
2021-11-1411 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsMinot JelkeThis week Alice discusses Minot Jelke, patron saint of privileged devils. 
2021-11-0722 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsG.S.This week Alice discusses G.S., patron saint of practitioners of extravagant body art.
2021-10-3112 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsArtis LaneThis week Alice discusses Artis Lane, patron saint of painters, sculptors, and offstage artists of life.
2021-10-2409 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsElsie Roxborough with Bjorn DuPatyThis week Alice has a special guest, Bjorn DuPaty, join her to discuss Elsie Roxborough, patron saint of unconventional and invisible Blackness. Alice and Bjorn further discuss theater, Broadway, and the may new shows out now created by and staring brilliant Black talent. 
2021-10-1722 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsMilton Winfield Jr.This week Alice discusses Milton Winfield Jr., patron saint of gamblers, best friends, and barkeeps.
2021-10-1004 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsCharles Diggs Sr.This week Alice digs into Charles Diggs Sr., patron saint of mourners, equestrians, and fathers. Alice also talks about her favorite Black owned businesses. 
2021-10-0311 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsTanya BlandingFirst Saint of Fall, this week Alice discusses Tanya Blanding, patron saint of violated innocence, civilians in war zones, and Black girls creating magic. 
2021-09-2613 minLiquid Gold
Liquid GoldFrom Trauma to Transcendence with Alice Randall Season 4 commences with Nashville legend Alice Randall, author of the book Black Bottom Saints, among others. Mike sits down with Alice to discuss her formative years in the “Caramel Camelot” days of midcentury Detroit – the setting of the novel – as well as her memories of the bustling area growing up. Alice loves a good cocktail, and they discuss how she married characters in the book with cocktail recipes at the end of every chapter. She also discusses her own triumphs through tragedy and why it was so special that this book came out in 2020. Also, was Tom Bullock (the first bl...
2021-09-241h 14Black Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsEthel Waters Part 2 with Rosanne CashIn this special episode part two on Ethel Waters, Alice discusses memoirs, life, motherhood, and telling your own story with author and musician Rosanne Cash.
2021-09-2322 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsEthel Waters Part 1This Sunday Alice discusses Ethel Waters, patron saint of twice told stories, having your say, and abused children. Stay tuned for a special part two!
2021-09-1911 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsValda GrayThis week Alice discusses Valda Gray, patron saint of self-invention, gender nonconformists, and exuberant living.
2021-09-1210 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsHerman "Scatterbrain" StevensThis week Alice discusses Herman "Scatterbrain" Stevens, patron saint of chefs, criminals, and byzantine brains.
2021-09-0609 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsTim MooreThis week Alice discusses Tim Moore, patron saint of the innovative, the misunderstood, and the good friend.
2021-09-0511 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsButterbeans and SusieThis week Alice discusses Butterbeans and Susie, patron saints of Married Folk, Sly Whisperers, and Witnesses.  
2021-08-2915 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsBricktopThis week Alice discusses Bricktop, patron saint of fish out of water, aging with swagger and audacious ambition.
2021-08-2207 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsThe Reverend Clarence CobbsThis week Alice discusses Clarence Cobbs, patron saint of self-care, self-respect, and choir singers. 
2021-08-1513 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsSadye E. PryorThis week Alice discusses Sadye E. Pryor, patron saint of teachers, principals, and librarians. Sadye, who is Ziggy's aunt, aids in examining the importance of women who organize. 
2021-08-0814 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsCordie King StuartThis week Alice talks about Cordie King Stuart, patron saint of impoverished people, jet-setters, and alumni of alumni. 
2021-08-0113 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsThomas BullockThis week Alice discusses Thomas Bullock, the famed bartender who was the first known African-American author to publish a cocktail manual, The Ideal Bartender. 
2021-07-2513 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsNight Train LaneThis week Alice Discusses Black Bottom Saint Night Train Lane, the famed MFL player who was the widower of Dinah Washington. 
2021-07-1810 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsEdward St. Benedict PliqueThis week Alice discusses the revered emcee Edward St. Benedict Plique.
2021-07-1109 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsNancy Elizabeth Johnson with Caroline Randall WilliamsOn this special podcast episode Alice discusses Black Bottom Saint, Nancy Elizabeth Johnson, Ziggy’s own mother. She then welcomes her own daughter Caroline Randall Williams for an intimate conversation examining the experience of becoming adults together, the myriad ways they support each other's creative processes, sharing cocktails, and seeing mothers unfold as human.
2021-07-0437 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsIndependence Day and the Reverend CookThis week Alice examines the painful yet promising future of patriotism as she discusses Black Bottom Saint Reverend Cook, Independence Day, environmentalism, and what we build for future generations. 
2021-07-0319 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsRobert HaydenThis week Alice discusses the first Black Bottom Saint and first Black poet laureate, Robert Hayden. Themes of cancel culture, redemption and self identification are explored as we dive into the first Sunday after Father's Day of the Black Bottom Saints podcast.
2021-06-2712 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsJuneteenth and Joe LouisThis week Alice talks about boxer and Black Bottom Saint, Joe Louis, patron saint of Sons, Representation, and Filial Piety. Louis’ chapter is paired with the Summer Moveable Feast of Juneteenth. Alice explores the significance of Louis and what he meant to the Black community and the world and why his story is connected to the holiday of Juneteenth.
2021-06-1917 minBlack Bottom Saints
Black Bottom SaintsBlack Bottom Saints an IntroductionIn this introductory episode Alice Randall introduces us to Ziggy, Black Bottom Detroit and the book we will be exploring saint by saint, week by week; Black Bottom Saints. Join us for the stories, the cocktail recipes, and the play between history and fiction and how one informs the other.
2021-06-1827 minTravessia de Carreira
Travessia de Carreira#018 - De Londres para São Paulo, de gringa a Brasileira: A Travessia da Professora de Inglês Alice RandallApoie o Travessia de Carreira - https://apoia.se/travessiadecarreira OIá Travesseiro, Olá Travessete! Você sabia que no mês de junho é celebrado o mês da Diversidade LGBTQIA+ no mundo inteiro? Se não sabia, pois fique sabendo!  Para comemorar, neste mês de junho, todas as entrevistas do Travessia de Carreira serão com mulheres LGBTQIA+ e no Episódio 018 e entrevistada foi a Inglesa quase Brasileira Alice Randall. Ela, uma mulher lésbica, casada, empresária e professora de inglês tem uma história de coragem. Ao deixar sua vida e uma carr...
2021-06-1442 minInside Julia\'s Kitchen
Inside Julia's KitchenMeet Alice RandallThis week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes award-winning author Alice Randall. They discuss the Oxford American’s new food issue, guest edited by Alice, and re-examining Southern food writing. Plus, Alice shares her Julia Moment. Image courtesy Alice Randall.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-04-0855 minCorner Table Talk
Corner Table TalkS1:E5 Alice Randall & Eliza Borné I Identity on Our PlatesAlice Randall is a New York Times best-selling and award-winning food writer, foodways educator (Vanderbilt University), food activist, and entrepreneur. Her published books include Soul Food Love, the NAACP Image Award winning cookbook co-authored with her daughter Caroline Randall Williams, Ada's Rules for which she received a personal fan letter on White House stationary from First Lady Michelle Obama, and Black Bottom Saints nominated for a 2021 NAACP Image Award.  Eliza Borné served as editor-in-chief of the literary magazine, Oxford American, for the past six years and has edited essays and stories that have been honored by the Bes...
2021-03-251h 01The Root Presents: It\'s Lit!
The Root Presents: It's Lit!23. Alice Randall Takes Us To The Black BottomThis week we have the multi-talented Alice Randall on It's Lit! Alice is the bestselling author of The Wind Done Gone, Ada's Rules, and Rebel Yell. In addition to being a writer, Alice is also a food activist, cookbook author, and award-winning songwriter. Tune in to hear Alice talk about her latest book, Black Bottom Saints, and the many personal inspirations that drove her to write this historical novel about Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-02-2641 minThe PEN Pod
The PEN PodSpecial: Election Day with PEN America featuring Nora Benavidez, Natalie Diaz, and Alice RandallOn this special edition for Election Day 2020, we have a conversation with PEN America expert Nora Benavidez on what to expect in the coming hours and days, how to prepare for disinformation, and how voting is an act of free expression. Then poet Natalie Diaz shares an essay on voting and togetherness as part of our We Will Emerge Project. And Alice Randall talks about her latest book Black Bottom Saints. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penamerica/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penamerica/support
2020-11-0335 minHolly Randall Unfiltered
Holly Randall Unfiltered164: Alice Little: Life Inside a Legal BrothelAlice little is a sex worker, advocate, YouTuber, and the most popular companion at the Bunny Ranch in Nevada. She's also an incredibly intelligent, motivated woman who loves her job and truly sees her work as healing through intimacy. If you have conceived notions about what it's like to be a brothel worker, Alice will change your mind. This is one of our favorite interviews to date!  Support our show by supporting our sponsors! MyBookie is the best place for online sports betting. Right now every cent up to a thousand bucks will be matched. All you have to do i...
2020-09-021h 16Experience A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.
Experience A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.Black Bottom Saints: A Novel by Alice RandallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/398593to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Bottom Saints: A Novel Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Imani Parks, Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 19 minutes Release date: August 18, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: An enthralling literary tour-de-force that pays tribute to Detroit's legendary neighborhood, a mecca for jazz, sports, and politics, Black Bottom Saints is a powerful blend of fact and imagination reminiscent of E.L. Doctorow's classic novel Ragtime and Marlon James' Man Booker Award-winning masterpiece, A Brief History of Seven Killings. From the...
2020-08-1812h 19Discover The Spellbinding Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!
Discover The Spellbinding Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!Black Bottom Saints: A Novel by Alice RandallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/398593to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Bottom Saints: A Novel Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Imani Parks, Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 19 minutes Release date: August 18, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Literary Fiction Publisher's Summary: An enthralling literary tour-de-force that pays tribute to Detroit's legendary neighborhood, a mecca for jazz, sports, and politics, Black Bottom Saints is a powerful blend of fact and imagination reminiscent of E.L. Doctorow's classic novel Ragtime and Marlon James' Man Booker Award-winning masterpiece, A Brief History of Seven Killings. From...
2020-08-1812h 19Feel The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.
Feel The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.Black Bottom Saints: A Novel by Alice RandallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/398593to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Bottom Saints: A Novel Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Imani Parks, Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 19 minutes Release date: August 18, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: An enthralling literary tour-de-force that pays tribute to Detroit's legendary neighborhood, a mecca for jazz, sports, and politics, Black Bottom Saints is a powerful blend of fact and imagination reminiscent of E.L. Doctorow's classic novel Ragtime and Marlon James' Man Booker Award-winning masterpiece, A Brief History of Seven Killings. From the...
2020-08-1812h 19Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Black Bottom Saints: A Novel by Alice RandallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/398593to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Bottom Saints: A Novel Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Imani Parks, Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 19 minutes Release date: August 18, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: An enthralling literary tour-de-force that pays tribute to Detroit's legendary neighborhood, a mecca for jazz, sports, and politics, Black Bottom Saints is a powerful blend of fact and imagination reminiscent of E.L. Doctorow's classic novel Ragtime and Marlon James' Man Booker Award-winning masterpiece, A Brief History of Seven Killings. From the...
2020-08-1812h 19Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Historical
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalBlack Bottom Saints: A Novel by Alice RandallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/398593to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Bottom Saints: A Novel Author: Alice Randall Narrator: Imani Parks, Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 19 minutes Release date: August 18, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: An enthralling literary tour-de-force that pays tribute to Detroit's legendary neighborhood, a mecca for jazz, sports, and politics, Black Bottom Saints is a powerful blend of fact and imagination reminiscent of E.L. Doctorow's classic novel Ragtime and Marlon James' Man Booker Award-winning masterpiece, A Brief History of Seven Killings. From the...
2020-08-1812h 19The Downtown Writers Jam
The Downtown Writers JamAlice RandallSongwriter and novelist Alice Randall stopped by the Jam Bunker to talk about her new book, Black Bottom Saints, which is out September 1. Along the way, Alice and Brad took a deep dive into the roots of Black girl magic in Detroit, the language of literature, blues and country music, and the joys helping others find their voice. This is a joyful and joyous celebration of words and the world. (And, you'll get a recipe for Alice's COVID-19 Candy!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-131h 25Marcus Whitney\'s Audio Universe
Marcus Whitney's Audio UniverseE65: How to Write your Liberation Story with Alice Randall - Creative Power Hour #37The Art Is Its Own Reward. This week we return to the #CreativePower Hour with a creative soul who has lived an incredibly rich life and has her greatest work ahead of her, Alice Randall. Alice shares her incredible story about her upbringing in Detroit, her voyage to Washington DC as a child, her greatest creation, her biggest song recorded by Trisha Yearwood and her upcoming opus, Black Bottom Saints.
2020-02-1255 min