Shows
Remarkable ReceptionsZora Neale Hurston’s Short Stories of Love and Betrayal -- ep. by Kenton RambsyA brief take on how Zora Neale Hurston’s short stories use infidelity and community gossip to transform private conflicts into public spectacles, blending humor and tension to depict Southern Black life.Script by Kenton RambsyRead by Kassandra Timm
2025-09-1003 minRemarkable ReceptionsFuture of Black DH -- ep. By Kenton RambsyA brief take on the Futures of Black Digital Humanities Conference, where scholars and students used the FLOAT Method to transform data into compelling stories, highlighting themes of identity, memory, and systemic change.Script by Kenton Rambsy Read by Kassandra Timm
2024-12-1703 minRemarkable ReceptionsThe Story of James Baldwin's Sonny Blues -- ep. by Kenton RambsyA brief take on James Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues,” a frequently anthologized story exploring brotherhood, identity, and the power of the blues.Script by Kenton Rambsy Read by Kassandra Timm
2024-11-2603 minRemarkable ReceptionsThe Story of Zora Neale Hurston's Sweat -- ep. by Kenton RambsyA brief take on Zora Neale Hurston’s Sweat, first published in the 1926 magazine Fire!!, which showcased realities of Black life and paved the way for enduring discussions in African American literature.Script by Kenton Rambsy Read by Kassandra Timm
2024-11-2403 minRemarkable ReceptionsEdward P. Jones, the Neighborhood Preservationist -- ep. by Kenton RambsyA brief take on how Edward P. Jones’s short stories document and celebrate the history and culture of Washington, D.C.’s Black neighborhoods, resurrecting forgotten landmarks and local heritage.Script by Kenton Rambsy Read by Kassandra Timm
2024-11-2403 minRemarkable ReceptionsEdward P. Jones's Approach to Storytelling -- ep. by Kenton RambsyA brief take on Edward P. Jones’s intricate storytelling and his role as a chronicler of Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods and landmarks.Script by Kenton Rambsy Read by Kassandra Timm
2024-11-2403 minRemarkable ReceptionsToni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson" -- ep. by Kenton RambsyA short take on a story by Toni Cade Bambara Written by Kenton RambsyRead by Kassandra Timm
2024-10-1702 minRemarkable ReceptionsLocating the Big 7 -- ep. by Kenton RambsyHere's a consideration of a relatively small number of authors have been selected for inclusion in anthologies far more than others. Written by Kenton RambsyRead by Kassandra Timm
2024-07-0303 minRemarkable ReceptionsSome Ways of Thinking about African American Literary Data Work -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIAn episode about African American Literary Data Work, covering subjects such as frequently featured authors in scholarly journals, film adaptations and Wikipedia pageviews, novel ratings on Goodreads, and Toni Morrison's reception.The episode was written by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy II. Read by Kassandra Timm.
2023-02-1714 minRemarkable ReceptionsQuantifying Toni Morrison's Reception -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIA short take on the remarkable reception of Toni Morrison. Written by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy II.Read by Kassandra Timm.
2023-02-1603 minRemarkable ReceptionsAfrican American Literary Data Work -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIA short take on African American literary data work.Written by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIRead by Kassndra Timm.
2023-02-1602 minRemarkable ReceptionsFilm Adaptations and Wikipedia pageviews - ep. by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIA short take on the key factor that pushes African American novels above 100,000 Wikipedia pageviews. Written by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIRead by Kassandra Timm
2023-02-1302 minRemarkable ReceptionsQuantifying African American Novel Ratings on Goodreads -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIA short take on African American novel ratings on Goodreads Written by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIRead by Kassandra Timm
2023-02-1302 minRemarkable ReceptionsFrequently Featured Authors in the CLA Journal -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIA short take on six frequently featured authors in the College Language Association (CLA) Journal.Written by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIRead by Kassandra Timm.
2023-02-0303 minRemarkable ReceptionsFrequently Featured Authors in African American Review -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIA short take on six frequently featured authors in African American Review.Written by Kenton Rambsy and Howard Rambsy IIRead by Kassandra Timm.
2023-01-3103 minRemarkable ReceptionsThe Story of Battle Royal - episode by Kenton RambsyHow an excerpt from an upcoming novel became a popular short story. Episode by Kenton Rambsy.
2022-08-0402 minRemarkable ReceptionsOctavia Butler and Wikipedia -- episode by Howard Rambsy II and Kenton RambsyWhy did Octavia Butler become so popular on Wikipedia in 2018?Episode written by Howard Rambsy II and Kenton Rambsy
2022-06-2903 min