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Worlds Turned Upside DownEpisode 15: The Heavens FallThe detainment of a West African-born enslaved Virginian named James Somerset in London leads to a court case decided by England's most powerful judge that challenges the foundations of slavery in the British Empire. Featuring: Christopher Brown, Trevor Burnard, Julie Flavell, and Chernoh Sesay, Jr. Voice Actors: Amber Pelham, Anne Fertig, Gillian MacDonald, Norman Roger, Craig Gallagher, and Adam McNeil. Narrated by Dr. Jim Ambuske. Music by Artlist.io This episode was made possible with support from a 2024 grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities. Help oth...2025-05-311h 19
Die Buch. Der feministische BuchpodcastKlassikerinnen! Warum es einen diversen, inklusiven Literaturkanon braucht
Was ist ein Klassiker? Was ist ein Kanon? Und warum ist er immer noch voller alter, weißer Männer? Wir legen in dieser Folge den Grundstein für unser „Klassikerinnen“-Projekt und besprechen, warum es einen diversen, inklusiven Literaturkanon braucht.
Ignore the canon. Don’t try to enter it, because it has been designed to keep you out. (Janice Galloway)
Wir sind der Meinung, dass unser Kanon diverser, inklusiver und widersprüchlicher werden muss, um mit einer sich verändernden Welt mitzuhalten. In unserer neuen Podcast-Reihe besprechen wir eine Auswahl an “Klassik...2022-09-1448 min
Arts & IdeasCelebrating Buchi EmechetaChild slavery, motherhood, female independence and freedom through education are amongst the topics explored in over 20 books by the author Buchi Emecheta. Born in 1944 in an Ibusa village, she lost her father aged eight, travelled to London and made a career as a writer whilst bringing up five children on her own, working by day and studying at night for a degree. Shahidha Bari is joined in the studio by her son Sylvester Onwordi, New Generation Thinker Louisa Egbunike, publisher Margaret Busby and Kadija George (otherwise known as Kadija Sesay) founder of SABLE LitMag. We also hear from other...2021-10-2344 min
#TBT with George SesayEpisode 7 - " The Apple" - Raphael BushayThis week George sits down with Actor Raphael Bushay as they head to throwback times to discover what helped shaped the Buckinghamshire born star. Listen to find out why this weeks episode is called "The Apple" Follow him at @bushay32 & the podcast Instagram @tbtwithgeorgesesay 2021-03-2631 min#TBT with George SesayEpisode 6 - ' Super Teddy Bear Sticker' - Joanna GregoryThis week George sits down with Mary Poppins West End cast member/ Personal Trainer Joanna Gregory. The Hampshire born PT heads down to throwback times to tell us what throwback things helped shaped the west end actress. Listen to find out why this weeks episode is called ' Super Teddy Sticker' @joannagregory_ @tbtwithgeorgesesay 2021-03-1236 min#TBT with George SesayEpisode 5 - "Me And The Tube Are Not Friends" - Martin YatesOn episode 5 George sits down with U.K soulful singer/songwriter Martin Yates. They head to throwback times to find out what helped shaped the Birmingham born singer. Listen to find out why "Me and the tube are not friends" is this weeks episode title. @martinyatesmusic @tbtwithgeorgesesay 2021-03-0529 min#TBT with George SesayEpisode 4 - Turkey Twizzler Day - James VickeryEpisode 4 Special Guest is Rising UK Soul, R&B Singer, Songwriter James Vickery. James sits down with George to discuss throwback times to find out what helped shaped the South London artist. 2021-02-2635 min#TBT with George SesayEpisode 3 - "The Phone Box" - Libby LiburdThis week George is joined by actress and writer Libby Liburd. Libby sits down with George to take a throwback journey starting from the late 70’s through to the East London loving women we hear today. Come join us to find out why ‘The Phone Box’ is the title of this weeks episode
Follow @Libbyliburd & @tbtwithgeorgesesay2021-02-1944 min#TBT with George SesayEpisode 2 - "Flame Shoes" - Jessica NilesEpisode 2 George sits down with Actress/Queen from Six The Musical Jessica Niles. Come join us as we take a journey from the late 80s to see what helped shaped the girl from Berkshire and why 'Flame Shoes' is the name of this episode.2021-02-1233 min#TBT with George SesayEpisode 1 - "All I got was a T-Shirt" - Carl SpencerFor the first Episode of #TBT with George Sesay. George sits down with Actor and Performer Carl Spencer to discuss his life as a 90s child in South London 2021-02-0533 min#TBT with George SesayWelcome to #TBT - TrailerWelcome to a brand new podcast with George Sesay! #TBT has got all your Nostalgic Needs covered with our weekly interviews talking all things Throwback! 2021-02-0300 min
MINILOGUES04 MINILOGUES–'Alphabet Men' by Lucy Tertia GeorgeIbrahim Farouk-Sesay reads ‘Alphabet Men’:
Ibrahim Farouk-Sesay is an actor and stand-up comedian from London. Popular on the UK comedy circuit, Ibs recently hosted and MC’d a successful comedy fundraiser for Haringey Shed.
About MINILOGUES:
Like an overheard snippet of a conversation that leaves you filling in the blanks, or a chat between friends where all superfluous detail has been removed, these miniature monologues aim to introduce a character in as precise a way as possible – exactly 100 words. 10 actors perform 10 monologues by Lucy Tertia George for Minilogues, an experiment in short...2020-09-0800 min
Blissful ThinkingKadija George - "Life is Living Your Best Life"This episode features Kadija George! She's a legendary figure in the Black British literary world, one of the truest pioneers. Kadija writes under the name Kadija Sesay, and is an literary activist, poet, short-story writer and publisher of Sable LitMag, which is on hiatus but will be back. Kadija's achievements are huge. She has helped so many writers, soooo many, and has been rewarded with the Cosmopolitan Woman of Achievement, Candace Woman of Achievement, the Voice Community Award in Literature and the Millennium Woman of the Year. She deserves all this and more. In 2015 her cousin Sheku...2020-07-041h 34
Call Number with American Libraries PodcastEpisode 45: Year-End ConversationsIn Episode 45, Dewey Decibel looks back at interviews conducted with speakers at the American Library Association’s 2019 Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference.
NBC's Today co-host Hoda Kotb, journalist Mariana Atencio, actor and activist George Takei, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA Sylvia Acevedo, journalist and activist Isha Sesay, writer and CBS Sunday Morning contributor Mo Rocca, and philanthropist Melinda Gates reveal the important role that libraries and books have played in their lives.2019-12-2026 min
For RealNot Throwing Away Our MoonshotThis week Alice and Kim talk about the Space Race, recommend books to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and laugh at moon conspiracy theories.This episode is sponsored by Pre Loved Podcast, Becoming Superman by J. Michael Straczynski and Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss by Margaret Renkl.Subscribe to For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Kim Ukura.NEW BOOKSThe Weil Conjectures by Karen OlssonThey Cal...2019-07-2342 min
Keep Bouncing Forward: Lessons from Sports, Business and LifeEpisode 91: Teaching Young Athletes Social Entrepreneurship with Sam Sesay Sam Sesay is a former NCAA Division 1 All-American track and field athlete, knows what it is like to be a student-athlete as well as the commitments needed to excel athletically and academically. From seeing firsthand and hearing countless stories of athletes struggling to transition to life after sports, Sesay was determined to help change that narrative for future generations. His passion for youth empowerment and sports, led Sesay to form Game Plan, Inc., a 501 (c)(3). Game Plan Inc.’s mission is to assist student athletes with strategies to be 1st PLACE on and off the field. He also...2017-01-0532 minKeep Bouncing Forward: Lessons from Sports, Business and LifeEpisode 68: Helping Student Athletes Develop a Game Plan with Sam SesaySam Sesay is a former NCAA Division 1 All-American track and field athlete, knows what it is like to be a student-athlete as well as the commitments needed to excel athletically and academically. From seeing firsthand and hearing countless stories of athletes struggling to transition to life after sports, Sesay was determined to help change that narrative for future generations. His passion for youth empowerment and sports, led Sesay to form Game Plan, Inc., a 501 (c)(3). Game Plan Inc.’s mission is to assist student athletes with strategies to be 1st PLACE on and off the field. He also...2016-08-0531 min
The Sesay And Scherr PodcastSesay and Scherr Season 4 Episode 7We're almost at the end of the road. Another Obligatory Radio Quiz, George and Iain share some of their dodgier anecdotes from the week and we have music from MeAndBrotherBill2013-05-0200 minThe Sesay And Scherr PodcastSesay and Scherr Season 4 Episode 4With music from Peter Hollens and Friends! Find out what we learned this week, whether George's music knowledge has got any better and if Iain can complete his monumental task!2013-03-2100 min