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Queerly RecommendedPeople like me don't have stamps (QR 081)It's tax season at Queerly Recommended and Kris and Tara are comparing notes (and stamps!). Kris also talks about her upcoming trip to Earp Division Expo and Tara shares about a recent trip to Vancouver. Official Recommendations From Kris: Maestro (2023) This week, Kris recommends Maestro (2023), the Bradley Cooper-directed feature film about American composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre. Kris was especially taken by how completely Bradley Cooper disappeared into the role and the emotions of the storytelling. From Tara: Dulhaniyaa by Talia Bhatt This week, Tara recommends t...
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I'm Not A Peach CrayonOh Naw Hell Naw! They Cloning N*ggas Now?!Somethin' somethin'...Somethin' somthin' just ain't right. What happens when a sex worker, a pimp and a drug dealer walk into an elevator and find out the trap house trappin' something different.
Ending the season with returning guest Wayne, INAPC is following the jerry curl to the root in Juel Taylor's 'They Cloned Tyrone.'
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I'm Not A Peach CrayonThat Esui Ain't No Joke When the Bed's BrokeBoop Boop! The sisters are back and are diving into the first book from the Inheritance Trilogy, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, by N.K. Jemisin. We're winding down with this final book of the season.
#speculativefiction #scifi #fantasy #NKJemisin #TheHundredThousandKingdoms
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I'm Not A Peach CrayonCatches Bullets with a Trash CanMove over Sherlock Holmes and step aside Law & Order, INAPC is back with good friend and special guest host Wayne. This time we're discussing the crime thriller TV series and film Luther starring Idris Elba as the title character John Luther. The series was written by Neil Cross and aired on BBC from 2010-2019. You can watch it free on Pluto and Tubi. I know you're welcome. Once you start, you're not going to want to stop. Yes there are spoilers, but don't let that stop you from joining in on the fun after you watch the series. Trust...
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I'm Not A Peach CrayonFantastical Stories & Family SecretsThe battle between good and evil is going down on the streets of Chicago. Join the sisters of INAPC with special guest host Lindsey as they discuss
Maya and the Rising Dark by author Rena Barron. The first book in this trilogy, once you pick it up, you won't want to put it down. Will there be SPOILERS? You bet, but you'll definitely want to get in on this story and learn about the Orisha along the way. If you're looking for a good summertime read, this book is it.
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2023-07-3054 min
I'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Blackest of BlackeningsJuneteenth vibes with the 2023 comedy horror, The Blackening.
Esha + Kristen are joined by special guest from Nerds in the Dark, Darnel. Discussing some of the complicated questions, like: How Black are you? And what it means to be the Blackest in the room?
**Some Spoilers in this episode...You've been warned...**
Sprouted from the short 2018 film by Dewayne Perkins, by the same name - this film invites you to join in on the fun and fully engage.
Watch Trailor here. We'll leave it to you to decide which...
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I'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Straw That Broke: BeefTime for a new episode of I'm Not a Peach Crayon. This time were squaring off on a "Beef" of epic proportions where the words "Don't start none, won't be none" truly hit home. Whether you find yourself more aligned with main character Amy or main character Danny, one thing for sure is that we all have a boiling point. The question is what do we do when we reach it?
Beef is a dark comedy drama series currently on Netflix created by Korean director Lee Sung Jin, which chronicles the escalating tensions between...
2023-05-2859 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonStylin' Out With Tom SwiftThis Afro[futuristic] April Esha & Kris dive into the tv series, Tom Swift with our guy @Myguy_Wayne of @Stylinoutnetwork.
The American mystery drama tv series based on the book series. But with a twist - "a Black guy who is chocolate, who is queer, who is all those things that we're told aren't the normal or the status quo." The show dives into identity, acceptance and community all while following Tom and his crew (Isaac, Zenzi + Lino) in their fight against a sinister group called - The Road Back.
2023-04-2358 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonMaite's Comic Book Adventure of a Lifetime!Kristen & Esha are back with special guest Lindsay. This time the INAPC crew are discussing the historical crime noir Velvet Was the Night, by the New York Times bestselling author for Mexican Gothic (Episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/73Zk53Hctyb) Silvia Moreno-Garcia. You don't want to miss this. Excitement. Danger. Romance? If you haven't had a chance, you'll want to read or listen to the story before joining in. There are Spoilers Ahead! Tune in now!!
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2023-03-261h 01I'm Not A Peach CrayonWe Could Have Done Without This Bad Fan Fiction...Welcome back! 2023's new season comes with something a little different - this season Esha and Kristen are opening up the mic to other voices.
We're closing out BHM with a chat about every black person's nightmare - traveling back in time and winding up on a slave plantation. Joining us in our discussion of the tv adaptation of Octavia E. (Put some respect on her name!) Butler's Kindred, are Lindsay + Kenya B (tiktok @kekebeautybooks). We just want to say, for those who watched the show before reading the book - don't let this detour you from...
2023-02-2656 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonThey're Here to Prey Just to Make it TodayHey all! We've made it to the end of another season of I'm Not A Peach Crayon. In this episode, we're talking about the 2022 action sci-fi movie Prey based on the Predator franchise. The movie is currently streaming on Hulu. If you can, give it a look and let us know what you think. Yes! There are spoilers in this episode, so beware!! With Halloween coming up, we've also included a list of Indigenous horror films in case you want a bit more fright. Enjoy and we'll see you next year. Trick or Treat INAPC fans!!
2022-10-3059 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonIndigenous Futurism: They Are Not Ghosts?The best part about not knowing - is that there is a wealth of wonder and new knowledge, if you are open and willing to do a little work.
We're chatting about Indigenous and First Nations representation in books, film and television. What little we do know of and our exposure to seeing them from childhood to now. “The only way I know who I am and who my community is, and the ways in which we survive and adapt, is through stories.” - Cherie Dimaline
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2022-10-1656 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonIzooooogieeeeeeee!! movie...I mean The Woman KingIt was suppose to be a shorty but it became a full on episode - the sisters discuss, The Woman King, the Black Tax, the economic hunger games in film and television as a continuation of their discussion of people of color in these spaces, from the focal point of black women representing.
2022-09-2752 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonShut up & let me gaslight you!Did you ever wonder about the first onscreen portrayals of black women? Did you know they were by white men? Ever since, their stereotypical depictions have continued to serve as the foundation for how people see and think of black women in (western) media. Never fear! Black sheroes have continued to challenge and change these ideas with their creativity within all forms of media. Whether this is new to you or you've been there and heard it all before, join Kristen and Esha as they discuss Black Women's representation in Hollywood.
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2022-09-1853 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Oprah ShotThe sisters of INAPC are back to discuss NOPE, the 2022 sci-fi horror written, directed, and co-produced by the talented Jordan Peele. Yes, there are SPOILERS! If you haven't watched it, stop, watch and come back. If you have seen the film, join the conversation! Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, horror, Peele or all three, you're not going to want to miss this. Because when weird unexplainable things start happening, sometimes the only thing you can say is NOPE.
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2022-08-2846 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonAugust Duck Lips: A Masterclass in TangentsAugust snuck up on some of us...**COUGH ESHA COUGH**
But that is only cause we are living our best lives. What comes with that is a personal reflection on how far the universal Black WE has come in books, film and television (and nod to other POCs level up in the entertainment world). Kristen and Esha take time to acknowledge the advancement, the criticisms and hope that exists when it comes to representation.
What have you noticed? We know it isn't perfection, but there is progress and change if you take a step back...
2022-08-1441 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonDon't Start None, Won't Be None - The Witch Part 1: The SubversionWelcome to the season of the witch. In this episode of I'm Not A Peach Crayon, we dive full force into the 2018 Korean sci-fi action horror movie The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion. The film was written and directed by Park Hoon-jung. You can catch the movie on YouTube, Vudu, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, or Viki. Grab a snack and pull up a chair. You're not going to want to miss the conversation or the film, because where there's a witch you can bet there's magic. BEWARE the Spoilers!
2022-07-3146 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonTake a Moment to ReflectCan't believe it has almost been 3 years since we dived into this with a wing, a prayer, a puff and a laugh. We decided to take a pause, reflect and chat about what brought us here. It was fun to look back and see the growth, the challenges -success and failure- of this podcast.
We out here. We're just two sisters looking to expand our worldview and share in that learning experience.
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I'm Not A Peach CrayonTo Be Seen & Heard: A Song Of Wraiths And RuinIn the mood for intrigue, magic, a bit of romance? You'll be sure to find it in the kingdom of Ziran. The fantasy novel written by Ghanaian American writer Roseanne A. Brown has everything you're looking for and more. Her debut novel A Song Of Wraiths And Ruin draws inspiration from the folktales of West and North Africa.
Tune in as we discuss a refreshing spin on classic story tropes as well as some serious themes that we or those we love encounter and/or struggle with. Beware the spoilers. We did try to avoid them. Our b...
2022-06-261h 21I'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Same Tropes With a New Bag of Tricks: African mythos + storytellingLet's chat about the world of African mythos and mysticism and how the same old tropes become something completely different from this new POV. One that's always been here and deserving of a space to weave tales, build worlds and address the questions, issues, quandaries of being human. Def can't fit it all in to one episode - but this topic led us on a tangent or two leading up to our next book for the month - A Song of Wraiths and Ruins, by Roseann A. Brown.
2022-06-1239 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonFrom Bone Witches to Menopause in SpaceClosing out AAPI month with the first book in the Bone Witch Trilogy by Chinese Filipino writer Rin Chupeco - a self described "pansexual, liberal atheist" writing YA fiction. Chupeco says that their writing often is very experimental, mixing different styles and themes, which led to them writing The Bone Witch in order to tell the story of characters in two different time periods. The Bone Witch follows Tea, a teen with the whose accidental discovery of her ability to raise the dead, pulls her deep into the world of the Ashas. One she thought she knew, but had...
2022-05-2951 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonTurning it on It's Head: Celebrating AAPI Heritage MonthAs the saying goes, "Seeing is believing." Everyone likes to see a fair depiction of themselves reflected on screen. Imagine the power to tell the stories of who you are, and not what some writers, producers, directors, etc. think you are or should be. Come along for our discussion of AAPI representation in Hollywood. Because let's face it, there should be more.
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2022-05-1554 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonA World So Cold...For Being in a DesertWell it happened y'all. We almost didn't make it through watching this. But not everything we read and watch can be a 5 out of 5 Fuzzy Fros. While the topic of jinn still fascinates us and we look forward to discovering more Arab inspired content...the Jordanian tv show Jinn, had us cringing, asking "Wut?" every 5 seconds and apologizing for whatever it is that led us here.
https://youtu.be/ZoR7D0Y-6j4
But we got jokes, what we would have done differently and some burning questions. Come join us won't you?
2022-04-2440 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonSci-Fi: Beyond The Limits of ImaginationLong have the stories from the Middle East captured our imaginations. In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, INAPC is putting the spotlight on Arab Sci-Fi, fantasy and horror. Tune in to find out more about 'Gulf Futurism' and the work to bring Arab Sci-Fi to not only the Middle East, but every lover of Sci-Fi, horror and fantasy wherever they're found in the world.
Sources:
https://scenearabia.com/Culture/Ancient-Aliens-Gulf-Futurism-and-Social-Justice-The-Liberating-Visions-of-Arab-Science-Fiction
https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/middle-east-arab-film-scifi-thriller-horror
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2022-04-1043 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonHold My Beer: The LessonBeware aliens bearing gifts. Or not. Kristen and Esha are back for The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull. What would you do if space aliens came to live among you? That's one of the questions the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands find themselves asking when the Ynaa, 'a race of super advanced aliens' decide to take up residence. With their gifts, there's also a lesson. Tune in as the sisters discuss what it is.
Want to learn more about Cadwell Turnbull and/or buy a copy of The Lesson? Find out more here: h...
2022-03-2754 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonAlien to Who?: Power of WordsThis month the sisters are chatting about the power of words and how they can and have been manipulated into tolls of oppression, exclusion and power. But how there is potential for changing the perception of something, or someone, when we are intentional with the words we use and understand the power they hold.
Join Esha and Kristen as they discuss the deeper meaning behind alien vs immigrant vs expat, and the short film, 'Space Traders' from the 90's anthology series - Cosmic Slop.
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I'm Not A Peach CrayonBHM: The Bluest EyeRounding out Black History Month for 2022, INAPC is discussing The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Often found on banned books lists, Kristen and Esha jump in on the discussion. Should the story be banned? Why has it been banned? Why is Morrison's novel frightening to some? Come along and let us know what you think.
Trigger Warning *Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse of Children are mentioned.
Resources:
https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_ann_burey_the_myth_of_bringing_your_full_authentic_self_to_work
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2022-02-2754 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonBHM Chat: Banned BooksEveryone needs to speak out against the tide of censorship. It’s especially important when considering books written by people of color whose stories, experiences and histories, have been either whitewashed, appropriated, censored or outright suppressed.
Attempting to ban books is about fear and control. For many of its proponents, any instruction of the lives and history of people of color, especially Black people, is illegitimate social engineering. It is an attempt to shame their precious white children and that cannot be allowed. But what about the shame, hurt and confusion every other child from a marginalized bac...
2022-02-1343 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Whole Damn Hive: CandymanClosing out Season 2 with a discussion of Candymen past and present. Esha finally convinced Kristen to do a horror movie or 2 for October, and they're discussing Bernard Rose's 1992 Iconic film and the 2021 released Nia DaCosta Candyman creation. There's a lot to be said about both films, the sweet for the sweet and the not so sweet.
We added some breaks, planned and unplanned, so join the sisters as they dive in one final time for 2021. Make sure to cover your mirrors and stop after the 3rd Candyman...cause nobody got time for an extra roommate who doesn't p...
2021-11-012h 29I'm Not A Peach CrayonI Want My Life BackIt's October and the INAPC sisters are back to pay homage to a history of black horror. This time we reference the 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror based on the 2011 non-fiction book Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present by Robin R. Means Coleman, PhD. From the 1915 film The Birth of a Nation to the present, the relationship between black Americans and the horror genre has been a roller coaster. So strap in for a ride! You don't want to miss it.
Music: Moon Apple
2021-10-171h 18I'm Not A Peach CrayonBlind StumblingPakistani-American author Sabaa Tahir turns up the heat in A Torch Against the Night, with book 2 of the Ember in the Ashes Series. Join Esha and Kristen as they delve into the story. There are some spoilers, but don't let that stop you. You don't want to miss the next part of this journey.
Warning! We did have some audio issues, so we had to rerecord the second half, so enjoy the brief musical break.
Music: Moon Apple
Logo: Midnight Peony
2021-09-261h 13I'm Not A Peach CrayonA Discussion Between Robots: Who is the Hero's Journey For?**Disclaimer - we think we figured out why we get the robotic distortion. Apologies in advance as we transform into robots ~12mi mark. We hope to have now solved this problem...and maybe one day, we will rerecord this...but would it ever be as good as the original?**
It's September and we're wondering -can we be the heroes of our own journies? Both lived and in the fictitious world. Kris and Esha discuss Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and how it pertains to people of the global majority. The discussion is worth the robots i...
2021-09-121h 10I'm Not A Peach CrayonMind MoverThe world loves superheroes, and so do we at INAPC! Raising them...not so much. Have you ever wondered what it'd be like though? Dennis Liu did, leading to the creation of the 2015 comic book Raising Dion and a short film of the same name. Wait, it gets better! In 2019 Netflix made a 9 episode series based on the comic and short film with a second season coming soon. Tune in as Kristen and Esha discuss Nicole Warren's (Dion's mom) and others experiences with the trials and triumphs of raising not only a good kid, but someone who has the...
2021-08-291h 42I'm Not A Peach CrayonI Can Be Your Hero BehbehWho can be heroic? The sisters dive in to discuss the topic of underrepresentation and misrepresentation in the world of Superheroes.
Resources:
https://aninjusticemag.com/the-importance-of-having-a-black-hero-83d1487a39e1
https://qrewcial.com/why-we-still-need-more-diversity-in-our-superheroes/
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/01/11/261449394/who-gets-to-be-a-superhero-race-and-identity-in-comics
https://comicbookdebate.com/2018/01/01/the-importance-of-heroes-in-a-broken-society/
https://harvardpolitics.com/superhero-diversity-problem/
https://www.geekwrapped.com/superheroes-of-color
https://www.indiewire.com/feature/poc-superheroes-that-need-movies-marvel-dc-1234640919/amp/
https://www.ranker.com/list/best-black-female-superheroes/tamara-jude
https://aninjusticemag.com/the-comic-book-future-is-black-and-female-73a0860af162
https://www.tvguide.com/news/features/rise-black-superheroes-black-history-month/
2021-08-151h 31I'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Family BloodlineIn the mood for a supernatural detective story set in Manila? INAPC is here for you! Tune in as we discuss the animated Netflix series Trese based on the Filipino komik series of the same name written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by Kajo Baldisimo. Watch out! There are spoilers. Look for the sources mentioned in the comments below.
2021-07-251h 10I'm Not A Peach CrayonFilipino Folklore Fun Time ZoneIn July we decided to discuss the Netflix animated series, Trese, later this month. The show introduces us to a mandirigmang-babaylan—aka a warrior-shaman—who assists the Metro Manila police in solving supernatural crimes. For us,this is our first series that’s set in the Philippines and that features elements from the country’s rich folklore. Which we know nothing about. Join us as we stick a toe into the deep end that is the vast and diverse expanse that is Filipino Folklore in preparation for our Trese episode. Hit up our FB for sources sited👓🔎
2021-07-1145 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonJinn & EmbersThe sisters are rounding out June with 'An Ember in the Ashes," book one in a series by Sabaa Tahir, which is set in a world loosely inspired by ancient Rome. The story follows two characters living on both sides of an oppressive regime, and their struggles to resist and survive the way of life created under the regime.
Join the sisters as they delve into the book and get off-topic as always.
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2021-06-271h 30I'm Not A Peach CrayonOur SongsIf we don't write our stories, someone else will. So, are you ready for the Dark? This time INAPC explores Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora, an anthology series edited by Sheree Thomas. Full of fantasy, science fiction, horror stories and essays by creators of African descent, this series introduces and spotlights generations of writers with names you know and others you'll come to.
Warning: We had some audio trouble, so the sound quality around the 10:53 mark takes a turn. Stick with it, because the audio does come back. We're hard at w...
2021-06-131h 08I'm Not A Peach CrayonCan I Have Some Change?The sisters of INAPC are back with anime on the brain. This time, they're delving into the new Netflix animated series Yasuke created by LeSean Thomas. The story of Yasuke is based on the African warrior of the same name who served under Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period in Japan. While Thomas's series takes place in an alternate history, facts and fiction are woven together to bring this sci-fi fantasy to life. With original music by Flying Lotus, Yasuke is a hero for every age, and he has the soundtrack to prove it.
Articles Mentioned:
https://www.denofgeek.com/t...
2021-05-301h 44I'm Not A Peach CrayonReady Cosplayer OneFrom comic books and fantasy stories to cartoons, animes and other shows, the heroes and stories we loved as children for most of us doesn't fade with age. Actually, as an adult you can take it to the next level. Esha and Kristen take a little dip in the pool to chat about their own history with cosplaying and the current dynamics playing out now for cosplayers of color.
Enter #BlackCosplayerHere.
Proof that POC are absolutely killing the game when it comes to recreating their favorite characters.
#BlackCosplayerHere
was started by Belema Boyle, @C...
2021-05-1754 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonLayer Cake, Pockets, and FringeThe sisters of I'm Not A Peach Crayon are back to discuss the classic fairy tale of Cinderella with a 21st century feel. Cinderella is Dead, by author Kalynn Bayron takes place 200 years after the death of Cinderella. In a land where women are little more than property and finding a husband at the ball should be a young woman's highest ambition, Sophia fights to be who she is and love who she wishes. BEWARE there are some spoilers.
2021-04-261h 26I'm Not A Peach CrayonIf there’s no baby seal - what are we even doing here?In prep for the next book for April - Cinderella is Dead - we are discussing the concept of Pretty Privilege.
Music: Moon Apple
Logo: Midnight Peony
Episode Resource Hub:
Janet Mock Article - Pretty Privilege
Secret to the Perfect Body- Genetics
Women’s History Month and Tarik and James have a special song for the women.
Honest Interracial Date | CH Shorts
Pretty privilege
Beauty is in the eye of the colonizer
2021-04-111h 42I'm Not A Peach CrayonNever Turn Your Back on an XVery Superstitious. Writings on the wall.🎶🎷
We switched it up on ya! We decided to do Superstition, a supernatural drama co-created and produced by Mario Van Peebles, with Joel Anderson Thompson as co-creator and showrunner.
A show that tried to do so much in a short period of time. The supernatural drama centers around the Hastings family, owners of the only funeral home in the mysterious town of La Rochelle, Georgia. The family also acts as the keepers of the town's dark secrets and history. Superstition attempts to tackle a lot of content for the short...
2021-03-281h 29I'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Dusty and Busty Knot of ColorismColor adds variety and beauty to life. What happens when society chooses to punish and elevate people based on skin color? Historical records around the world give us ample information on what can and does happen. Join the INAPC sisters as they delve into the topic of colorism and the knots tying us all up.
What do you think about colorism? How has it impacted you?
2021-03-141h 41I'm Not A Peach CrayonZombies and Rascists and Corsets! Oh My!Hey hey now - lookie what we got here y'all.
We're time traveling and jumping timelines in Justina Ireland's Dread Nation.
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Jane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville—derailing Civil War and changing America forever. In this new nation, safety for all depends on the work of a few, and laws like the Native and Negro Reeducation Act are filling the quota to put down the dead. An America both foreign and familiar—the sisters discuss what happens when race, humanity, survival- oh and Shamblers, meet.
2021-02-281h 25I'm Not A Peach CrayonSpeculative Fiction: World of Pure ImaginationThe sisters of I'm Not A Peach Crayon are back! Kris and Esha are kicking off a brand new season with a discussion of speculative fiction. Whether an old friend of the podcast or a new friend, welcome!
2021-02-1444 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Caucasiality Of ItToday at the top of your game. Tomorrow enslaved. What do you do? How do you survive? Come along with Kristen and Esha as they delve into the horror thriller Antebellum. Written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, this 2020 film snaps you back to the 1860s. Yes, there are spoilers ahead. No, this is not based on or inspired by Octavia E. Butler's novel Kindred. Film WARNING: The physical, mental, and emotional trauma of slavery is depicted.
Want to more about this film without the mountain of reviews? Check out the link below:
https://www.moviemaker.com/no-antebellum-is-not-a-rip-off-of-octavia-butlers-kindred/
2020-10-261h 50I'm Not A Peach CrayonIt Doesn't Leave People Quite WholeIt's October y'aaaall. The leaves are changing. It is getting nippy - so we decided to get the blood pumping and warm up with 'Kindred' by Octavia Butler. This time travel adventure is no picnic, and Dana, the protagonist, is suddenly and inexplicably wrenched through time into antebellum Maryland. For any black person, a definite "WTFFFFFF" moment. Esha and Kristen discuss the themes woven beautifully in this fast-paced read that might have you yelling at the book in the same way. The sisters wonder what hard choices they could make to survive slavery and to ensure their return to t...
2020-10-121h 41I'm Not A Peach CrayonSh*t Gets RealA few words can change everything. Protagonist Noemí Taboada knows this better than anyone. This time the sisters venture to 1950s Mexico for a true Gothic horror where mysteries abound in the NY Times Bestseller Mexican Gothic by author Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Fair warning, if you go in, you won't come out the same. Danger! Some spoilers ahead.
2020-09-281h 27I'm Not A Peach CrayonIn a Galaxy...That's Not Your OwnKristen and Esha go on a space adventure to see why the SyFy tv show, Vagrant Queen, was relegated to the Designated Sadness Area after just one season.
Vagrant Queen is an American sci-fi television series that premiered on Syfy on March 27, 2020. The series is based on the Vault comic book series written by Magdalene Visaggio and illustrated by Jason Smith. The story follows former queen, Elida, as she travels across the galaxy to rescue her mother before a dangerous foe finds her.
In June 2020, the series was canceled after one season.
2020-09-1351 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonBread and CircusesA zealot is president. A corrupt system is approaching it's last days, and change becomes god. In the year 2024, the world author Octavia E. Butler describes in her book, Parable of the Sower, paints a grim picture. Despite the gloom, hope remains. Tune in as Kristen and Esha discuss the book and the mirror it holds up to our present reality. Because in this future, we need each other to make it. Beware Spoilers Ahead!
2020-08-311h 45I'm Not A Peach CrayonThe Soul of a CityThis time, on "I'm Not a Peach Crayon." The sisters discuss a random find from award-winning directors Coodie and Chike.
Soul City is an anthology series in the vein of The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt that exposes the multicultural world of a select American city and its urban population through the lens of psychological horror stories.
Season One is set in New Orleans.
2020-08-161h 06I'm Not A Peach CrayonDon't Get It TwistedThis time, Kristen and Esha return to the land of Orïsha in Children of Virture and Vengance, the sequel to author Tomi Adeyemi's best selling book, Children of Blood and Bone.
Now that Zélie and Amari have succeeded in bringing magic back, they learn that the real battle is about to begin. With characters that are more alive than words on a page, Tomi reminds us of what it is to be human. Seeing parts of themselves in her characters, Kristen and Esha discuss parallels they see in Black American culture and U.S. society.
2020-07-281h 09I'm Not A Peach CrayonCuba: It's a Punny Juan For SureWe've been cooped up for months. It's hot. The locals are "going crazy", killing people and eating their flesh, and the recently deceased are returning to life.💀 Wait...that last part hasn't happened yet.
Things get a little too hot in July with Juan de los Muertos. The first Cuban Zombie flick that shows how resilient POC can be; and as a satirical comedy of life in Cuba under Castro, it totally kills... 😉😂
This 2011 zombie comedy film, was written and directed by Alejandro Brugués and was a Spanish-Cuban co-production.
Music: moon...
2020-07-121h 19I'm Not A Peach CrayonSilence Is ViolenceKristen and Esha welcome you back to the land of Orleans, where beauty reigns as an iron fist wrapped in a silk glove. In the sequel to the NY Times bestseller The Belles, author Dhonielle Clayton reunites readers with Camille, Edel, and Remy in The Everlasting Rose. Now labeled fugitives by the crown, Kristen and Esha examine Camille and Edel's race to save their sisters as it correlates to Black American History both past and present. Because, as we all know, the struggle is real.
**music by @moonapplexx / moonapplemusic.com**
2020-06-281h 06I'm Not A Peach CrayonThere's Too Much Madness For One Text!Theeeeey're back.
The sisters have returned after a brief hiatus to discuss aliens, hoodie horror and the current ish going down in the world right now.
Attack the Block is a 2011 British sci-fi, comedy, horror film (**deep breath**) written and directed by Joe Cornish and starring John Boyega, Nick Frost, Jodie Whittaker, and Luke Treadaway. The film centers on a group of teenage boys who have to defend themselves from predatory alien invaders on a council estate in South London on Guy Fawkes Night.
Not sure what we would do if aliens attacked, b...
2020-06-141h 37I'm Not A Peach CrayonBoth Sides of The Equation"They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise." In the land of Orisha the memory of magic is ever present. In this episode Kristen and Esha discuss the book Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. The "new J.K. Rowling," Tomi weaves a tale of magic, revenge, danger, and endurance. This is a must read for any lover of a good story. Watch out! SPOILERS AHEAD! Join our discussion on the story and the mirror it shines on the world we live in. Look for it's sequel Children of Virtue...
2020-05-171h 34I'm Not A Peach CrayonAfros and LemonadeEsha and Kristen are back and have Afros on the brain. In this manga/anime series and movie, we follow Afro, A Black samurai on a mission to avenge the death of his father by the gunslinger Justice in a futuristic feudal Japan. We also see the consequences that come with choosing that bloody path.
The sisters also discuss black/POC representation in anime and what it means to them to be an anime blerd.
"Afro Samurai" created by Takashi Okazaki. With the anime series and movie, voiced by Samuel L. Jackson as the titular character and Ron Perlman as the...
2020-05-031h 25I'm Not A Peach CrayonSucked Into A Gris WorldWelcome to the land of Orleans, where beauty reigns. The Belles by author Dhonielle Clayton brings magic and mystery to high society reminiscent of a French royal court. Kristen and Esha dive into this glittering world and the mirrors it shines on 21st century society. BEWARE the SPOILERS! For more information on author Dhonielle Clayton check out her website at https://www.dhonielleclayton.com.
2020-04-191h 50I'm Not A Peach CrayonA World of Black SupernaturalsEsha and Kristen discuss the first season of the web series JuJu - a story about Black witches, by black witches. We meet 3 young Black witches in their late 20s navigating life. Their adulting comes with paranormal twists, hookups with vampires, pissing off Salem Descendants and making sure the rent's paid. Described as "if Charmed met Insecure" it's time to tap into Juju. https://www.jujuwebseries.com/ IG: @jujuwebseries
2020-04-051h 25I'm Not A Peach CrayonA Wall of WhiteWhat would you do when the unexpected death of an officer sends you on the run? Can you trust someone you just met with your life? Is there a way home? Labeled as the "Black Bonnie and Clyde," Queen and Slim find themselves forced to answer those questions and more. Come along as Kristen and Esha delve into the story of Queen and Slim, and what their story means for not only them, but us too. Fair warning, spoilers ahead! Queen and Slim a 2019 film directed by Melina Matsoukas and screenplay written by Lena Waithe.
2020-03-232h 19I'm Not A Peach CrayonA Subtle Kind of MurderHey guess what?
Esha and Kristen are back and delving into one of their favorite topics - Serial Killers.
What would you do if you discovered your sibling has a very inconvenient habit of killing their partners/significant others? Siblings love, criticize, look out for and cover up for one another all of their lives. But how do you love and cover-up for a killer sister who has caught the eye and total devotion of a man whom you long to love? Do you tip him off? Do you stop your sister? Or do you stand back?
The sisters discuss thi...
2020-03-0858 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonHistory, Her Story, Our StoryKristen and Ehsa dive into the novel Who Fears Death by author Nnedi Okorafor. Join them as they discuss some of the major themes of the story as a young woman grows into her destiny. Of course some spoilers are ahead. WARNING: This episode discusses rape, child sexual abuse, and female genital mutilation. Below are a couple of resources for survivors.
* The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) - The United States
Phone #: 800-656-4673
Online Hotline: https://hotline.rainn.org/online
* SAHIYO: United Against Female Genital Cutting
Email: info@sahiyo.com
Website (List of Resources by Country): https://sahiyo.com/support-r
2020-02-161h 28I'm Not A Peach CrayonTit for Tat: Give Some Water BackEsha and Kristen discuss the Kenyan sci-fi film, PUMZI, set in Africa 35 years in the future after World War III, the water war. East African survivors of the ecological devastation remain locked away in contained communities...
Pumzi (Swahili for "breath*) was written/directed by Wanuri Kahiu. It was screened at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival as part of its New African Cinema program.
Originally released Oct 21, 2009
Find it on youtube: https://youtu.be/IlR7l_B86Fc
Music by Moon Apple (moonapplemusic.com / IG @moonapplexx / Album -Myth Maker~Dream Destroyer...
2020-02-0253 minI'm Not A Peach CrayonIntroducing I'm Not A Peach CrayonJoin hosts Kristen and Aiysha for the new podcast "I'm Not A Peach Crayon." The sisters discuss the reason they started the podcast, the topics covered, and invite listeners to watch the short film 'Pumzi' and read the book 'Who Fears Death' coming up in February. 🎼 By Moonapplemusic.com/ IG moonapplexx
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