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While I’m in the edit cave prepping the next episode here’s a treat for the feed. Return of the podcast cousin Sara Century!
Some time ago I was asked the host of Best Issue Ever Podcast to join her for a discussion and I chose Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #20 (by George Perez, Bob McLeod, Carl Gafford, John Costanza, and edited by Karen Berger) as the comics I wanted to talk about the most #BringBackMyndiMayer
Sara Century also has a new zine now available for preorder! You can get your digital or physical copy of ‘My Heart Bleeds with Yours: Writings on Lesbian Vampires by Sara Century’ at saracentury.gumroad.com!
And while you’re there make sure to also check out her other work and support at ko-fi.com/saracenturypodcasts or patreon.com/saracenturypodcasts.
REFERENTIAL will be back on your feeds in a week with a brand new episode exploring the theme of ‘Black Girlhood in media’ with Shannon Miller (aka PopDishKitchen).
Back in your ears soon!
BEST ISSUE EVER is independently produced and hosted by Sara Century.
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Tangent episode #18
Crossover!
I got together with Elana Levin from Graphic Policy Radio to talk through our feelings about the current state of the X-Men franchise in the comics.
A conversation in two parts!
First we sat down to talk about the Fall of X and the end of the X-Men & Marvel's 'First Krakoan Age'.
Then we came back to the mic to talk about the state of the X-Office today and the relaunched slate of X-Men comics under the 'From The Ashes' banner.
Tune in!
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Fall of XFrom the Ashes (Starts at 47:46)Kieron Gillen’s Immortal X-Men, X-Men: Forever & Rise of the Powers of XGerry Duggan’s Fall of the House of X, Hellfire Gala 3, Invincible Iron Man & Uncanny AvengersAl Ewing’s Resurrection of Magneto & X-Men: RedSi Spurrier’s X-Men Blue: OriginsJonathan HickmanGail Simone’s Uncanny X-MenJed McKay’s X-MenJackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly’s NYXEve L. Ewing’s Exceptional X-MenLucas WerneckR.B. SilvaAdam KubertLuciano VecchioPepe LarrazMatteo LolliSolos!“My name is Alex.”Democracy in the 2nd Krakoan AgeThe End of Hope SummersRemembering UtopiaKate Pryde and the gatesRemembering Dr. Moira MacTaggartAssimilation Or Unity#XSpoilers and fandomRead comics, its good for your skinOne more time, Krakoans. For the children!
Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Additional editing assistance by Laila.
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
All videos edited by Victor Alexander.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
Episode podcast cover by Valentine Smith/Fall of X promotional art by Mark Brooks & Richard Isanove
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PART 2!
(slight Act 2 spoilers from 54:15 to 57:11)
Tangent episode #17
REFERENTIAL rings in the new year with a 2 parter on the latest film adaptation of Act 1 of Wicked!
Welcome back to the ‘Session of The Witch’!
I’m joined by returning guest Miss Sundi to talk about the 20 year history Wicked the musical and its most recent film adaptation!
Directed by Jon M. Chu, ‘Wicked: Part 1’ is a film adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The original musical featured music and lyrics by Stephan Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman and starred Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. The musical itself was an adaptation of Gregory Macguire’s 1995 revisionist retelling of L. Frank Baum’s Wicked Witch of the West character (renamed Elphaba in tribute) from 1900’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz children’s novel.
[Part 1- 'The Music'
We recap of the story of Act 1 + a music commentary delving into the music of the musical track by track and note by note!]
Part 2 - 'The Movie'A conversation about the history of the book, the shows musical origins and more of our thoughts on the recent film adaptation!
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A 120 year 'Ozian' history - from book, to musical, to movie)InterpretationColour gradingVocalists.The war on terrorAvengers level talent - A vocally demanding musicalA roll call of musical titans who played Glinda and/Or Elphaba including: Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Bentley, Rachel Tucker, Annaliegh Ashford, Brittney Johnson, Louise Dearman, Shoshanna Bean, Megan Hilty, Eden Espinosa, Alice Fern, Kerry Ellis, Jessica Vosk (...)Holding space in queer mediaCGI animals and zoology girliesBlack ElphabaRudityPractical effectsJanet Jackson's turn as AidaLesbiansThe racialisation of ElphabaThe racialisation of GlindaYuhThe 'G' slurAct 1 vs Act 2 - soft spoilersGive us Hadestown the adaptationJill ScottBOQ___
This one is for the musical nerds who found themselves awake at 2 am listening to Elphaba and Glinda high note compilations.
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Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
All videos edited by Victor Alexander.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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PART 1!
REFERENTIAL rings in the new year with a 2 parter on the latest film adaptation of Act 1 of Wicked!
Welcome back to the ‘Session of The Witch’!
[an ongoing miniseries of episodes diving into the resurgence of witches in pop culture fiction and their thematic relationship to this moment in feminism, womanhood, queerness, misogynoir (and musicals!]
I’m joined by returning guest Miss Sundi to talk about the 20 year history Wicked the musical and its most recent film adaptation!
Directed by Jon M. Chu, ‘Wicked: Part 1’ is a film adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda..
The original musical featured music and lyrics by Stephan Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman and starred Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. The musical itself was an adaptation of Gregory Macguire’s 1995 revisionist retelling of L. Frank Baum’s Wicked Witch of the West character (renamed Elphaba in tribute) from 1900’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz children’s novel.
Part 1 - 'The Music'We recap of the story of Act 1 + a music commentary delving into the music of the musical track by track and note by note!
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A recapMother SchwartzThe Glinda and Elphaba binaryMotifsGlinda's double speakOptional notesMaking GoodJonathan Bailey is thrivingBack phrasingHigh stamina 'I want' songsLARSharon D. ClarkeFresher's week at ShizThe Mics are onNessa Um NessaMadame Morrible's DBSMen singingSopranos and BeltersBALLGOWN!Mindful riffingLesbianismColours('Colors')Musical Lesbianism[Part 2 - 'The Movie'
A conversation about the history of the book, the shows musical origins and more of our thoughts on the recent film adaptation.]
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This one is for the musical nerds who found themselves awake at 2 am listening to Elphaba and Glinda high note compilations.
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Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
All videos edited by Victor Alexander.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations
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Tangent episode #16
REFERENTIAL enters the ‘Session of The Witch’ with a special series of episodes diving into the resurgence of witches in pop culture fiction and their ties to this moment in feminism, womanhood, queerness, misogynoir (and musicals!).
To start us off, I’m joined by host of Best Issue Ever’s Sara Century to talk the MCU’s latest instalment Agatha All Along! Created by Jac Schaeffer and starring Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Patti LuPone and Debra Joe Rupp. Agatha All Along continues Agatha Harkness’ story from Wandavision and gives us a glimpse into her ambiguous past.
Listen to our thoughts on the series + find out how we fit the following in the conversation
It works for Sarah PaulsonCrushing on Kate Winslet Patti LuPilledJustice for AliceDeathThe Current State of the MCUMessy Morality I was fallingThe first openly gay serial killerWe’re the weirdoes misterRegressive adaptations Jennifer Kale did what she had to doFemme supersTentsAmbiguity RIP Mrs HartFind Sara Century @saracentury on Instagram
Get Sara’s Scream zine! http://saracentury.gumroad.com
Find out more her work and podcasting at https://saracentury.com and subscribe to Best Issue Ever everywhere you get your podcasts!
Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
All videos edited by Victor Alexander.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com Follow me @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations
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Tangent #15 Josie and the Pussycats (Crossover)
I’m joined on this episode by hosts of the Queer Cinema Catch Up Podcast Allison and Joe!
We get into 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats, directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan and starring Rachel Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Rosario Dawson, Alan Cumming, Missy Pyle and Parker Posey.
The film was a commercial and critical failure that turned into a cult classic in the years since its release. We sit down to reappraise the biting satire and think about what it was trying to do in the context of today!
+ Find out how we fit the following in the conversation
NostalgiaPredicting pop-punkThe mainstreaming of punk musicRockism vs PoptimismDicks the MusicalAuthenticity in the age ofPop’s teen queens and sexuality Innuendo bopsParker Posey as Elon MuskAn ode to Missi PyleFind Joe and Allison on instagram @Queer_Cinema_Catchup and on their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@QueerCinemaCatchup
And make sure to check out their podcast!
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
All videos edited by Victor Alexander.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations
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Tangent episode #14 'The Vampire Sessions'
I’m joined on this episode by award-winning poet and vampire aficionado Derrick Austin!
We delve into the most recent adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, AMC’s Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (Starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Bailey Bass, Eric Bogosian & Assad Zaman)
This conversation also includes our thoughts on the original book [Book 1 of The Vampire Chronicles] and the 1994 film adaptation of the story (Directed by Neil Jordan and starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt & Kirsten Dunst)
[spoilers all!]
+ Find out how we fit the following in
Early 90s straight-washing Race-blind casting vs adding to the narrativeRepressed desire and the glass closetThe existential terrors of being alive‘Demonic White Daddies’Queer hierarchies of privilege Mentorship and inter-community conflictAbusive relationshipsSelfishness & the toxicity of ‘queer families’‘Containing’ ClaudiaIn defence of Armand The glass closets and taking queerness outsideDe-centring whiteness in queer narrativesClinton-era ‘radicalism’ todayCreole Lady MarmaladeFantasies of carefree existence Rabid fanbasesThis is a story about control.Find Derrick on all socials @ParadiseLAust and more about him & his writing here: https://linktr.ee/DerrickAustin
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
All videos edited by Victor Alexander.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations
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Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *
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(Preserving Pride Part 1)
Trying something a little different and introducing a new format...
I started working on this after being advised to stay in doors because the streets we’d marched on were now being threatened by rioters who feel anyone Brown, Black or different doesn’t belong.
Trans Pride Brighton was the first Trans Pride event outside of the United States. It is also one of the largest, gathering 45,000 people in 2024 in protest and celebration. Grass-roots and community-led, the TPB organisation is run by a team of volunteers who deliver an event that has only grown more vital since its establishment in 2013.
Trans Pride Brighton is where people gather in action to share their intention for the world to be better for them and each other.
Press play and join the march..
Featured voices in order of appearance
Khaliden NasSarah SavageAlMzz KimberlyRuth from SolFed (Brighton Solidarity Foundation)OliBosunV from the ECP (English Collective of Prostitutes)Victor Alexander from the Trans Pride Brighton CommitteeCass From the Trans Pride Brighton Committee Traveller PrideAlaska NasThank you everyone who contributed their voices to this episode and to the Trans Pride Brighton Committee for another year of pride and protest without compromise.
Find resources and more about Trans Pride Brighton at https://linktr.ee/transpridebrighton
Make a donation at https://transpridebrighton.org/donate/
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced & edited by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Videos by Victor Alexander (Check out his film video essays @Clevvergirl on tiktok!)
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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Back to regular programming!
[Part 1 of a series.]
Have you ever heard the term 'digital blackface'? The Real Housewives franchise has spawned a million gifs and opinions; all asking if this is how 'we'' should be represented- and what these shows mean for the community.
For our third main episode we decided to examine that statement through a discussion about Bravo's Black led Real Housewives franchise (with some thoughts on the other casts sprinkled in).
Do these shows reduce Black women to something problematic for mass entertainment? Or is it us who do that work because of our hang ups?
I’m joined by screenwriter, social media producer and classically trained musician (?!) Lauren Warren (Nerd of Prey!)(Caw!!)(most recently a finalist in the ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch Competition) to talk all about Bravo's Real Housewives franchise.
We cover Real Housewives of Atlanta [RHOA] and Real Housewives of Potomac [RHOP], with thoughts on some of the other casts sprinkled throughout (Orange County, New York, New Jersey, DC, Salt Lake City and Vancouver).
Listen to us think about existing as a Black woman in public, failing in public, respectability and the weight of representation
+ Find out how we also fit the following into the discussion
Secret lesbians, queerness, panic and RHOAKim, whiteness and power in early RHOACorporate activism as a commercial exerciseColorism, and RHOPThe collapse of polite fiction, pretence and reality in publicShout out to The Nerds of Prey!Mash Ups and RemixesAlaska the cat attacksPocket gaysDouble standards The reality reckoning Reality vs DocumentaryNene Leakes you will always be famousBravo’s Flop eraExistingIf you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the 'Citation Page' for this episode on my website, available from the first Sunday after the episode is up! !
https://www.alsopurple.com/citation-corner
You'll find all the quotes, books, tv, and pods referenced and recommender in this conversation.
Find Lauren Warren @TheValidVictorian on Instagram and @IamLaurenP2 on Twitter all the socials!
Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Produced and hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
Video production by Victor Alexander (Find more on the REFERENTIAL Youtube page!)
Find out what I’m up to at www.alsopurple.com
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Tangent Episode #13 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!
Ash and I sat down for one final conversation about X-Men ’97! We talk our overall season one X-Men thoughts, our overall podcasting thoughts and answer listener questions. Plus, introducing ‘The Mix’, a new segment with a line up of heavy hitters jumping on the third chair to share their thoughts on the season overall. Featuring:
Thee Miss Sundi!Screenwriter Lauren Warren!Graphic Policy’s Elana Levin!CEREBRO’S Connor Goldsmith!Victor A & Tom B!Comic writer and icon Stephanie Williams!X-Men '97 assistant director Matthew Bordenave!X-Men '97 storyboard artist Marvin Britt!And the elusive Chris Williams!One last time, for the children...
Dig in!
We’ve been alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and IMMORTAL X OF WORDS to catch up!
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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Tangent Episode #12 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!
Icons in the room! We’re joined by Brett Mannes and Evil Jeff, hosts of the OG Queer nerd podcast “Comic Book Queers: Legacy”!
We dig into our thoughts and feelings on Episode 10, Season 1 of X-Men '97 - the Season One finale:‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’.
Come listen to us dig into this episode and find out how we also fit the following in.
Nerd podcasting in the Pre-Krakoa boom, pre-Serial. Ash reveals his American heritageDon’t put Evil in a room with a Jean and a gunCAWBastion chokes a lot of womenBastion threw the first brick at StonewallOppression 101Steven Universe monologues vs Punching fascistsSinister is the oldest Twink in the clubAsh v Khaliden. Continued.Call Me By Your FaceA moment of appreciation for Jiz, may she never be forgottenWhy are you down there?!The actors nightmareSerialised television and event TVThe return of a now regular segment!ClenchingStorm in this season’s narrativeStorm/Morph/Beast and the most visibly marginalised mutantsMake sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and stay tuned for a special mailbag episode closing to close out the crossover!
Find Comic Books Queers: Legacy on instagram @Comicbookqueers!
Find Brett Mannes @Brettmannes on Instagram!
Find Evil Jeff @EvilJeff on Instagram!
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Edited and Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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Tangent #11 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!
We’re joined by actress, drag performer, rapper, activist and nerd Bianca Castro aka Jiggly Caliente! (Drag Race Philippines judge, Pose, Rupaul's Drag Race Season 4, All Stars 6, co-host of Translations!) to talk through all our feelings on X-Men '97 Episode 9, Season 1 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’.
Come listen to us dig into this episode with an icon in the room!
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X-Men '97 as that one ex you keep coming back toJiggly Caliente's history with the X-MenComics as a young immigrants' teacherVeronica Lodge with superpowersSocial ParallelsDiscrediting revolutionary ideasSisterhood, adaptation, Jean Grey & Ororo Storm MunroeJean gets her Naruto onI try to get Ash and Jiggly to fightThe return of a regular segmentCan Storm do something again please?Marvel Vs CapcomSitting on Lilandra's eggsShut up CharlesBonding over violenceQueers against assimilationFatal (attractions) MattersXavier's not like usXopXopXopXopXopThe return of the cosmic chickenWe'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to review Episode 10. And stay tuned for a special mailbag in two weeks!
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Find Jiggly @jigglycalienteofficial on Instagram !
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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Tangent Episode #10 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!
We’re joined by Marvin Britt (Storyboard Artist for X-Men ’97, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Blood of Zeus, The Legend of Vox Machina) to go behind the scenes on X-Men '97 Episode 8, Season 1 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1’.
Come listen to us dig into all the behind the scenes secrets of the making of this episode’s most iconic scenes
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Return of the Children of Toonami Is Bishop okay?Losing someone’s baby Khaliden develops name blindness Bastion got the Ash bassDestroying Marvin’s love of X-Men in one sentencesKnitters Where is Emma Frost?!The X-Mansion as a tax shelterDon’t mess with Michael MouseThe ‘pinks’Someone get Magneto a robeNEIN!We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to review Episode 9 next week.
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Find Marvin Britt @marvin_b_britt on Instagram !
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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Tangent #9 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!
For Episode 7 we’re joined by two new chairs (Valentine Smith and Miss Sundi!) to talk all about X-Men '97 Episode 7, Season 1 ‘Bright Eyes’ (written by Charley Feldman and JB Ballard)!
Come listen to us dig into our favourite episode so far
+ Find out how we've fit the following in:
The Debut of a brand new segmentThe return of Trifiling Trish TilbyAppropriate funeral attireTeam Rogue did nothing wrongDays of Genocides pastWading into Captain America discourseJubilee’s earringsAsh vs Khaliden continues as new contenders enter the ringWestern conceptions of ‘The Closet’Ms. Bastion’s BluesThe many failures of Charles XavierSibling shadeThe quiet firing of Dr. Khaliden NasMore brief musical interludes Passé PoliticsTwo Dumb Bitches: “EXACTLY!”Shout out to Bella DonnaAre the X-Men heroes for humans or heroes of mutantsWe'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe for next week's recap/review of Episode 8 on Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 9 the week after that (and so on!).
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Find Valentine @ValentineSm1th
Find Sundi @SundiInThePark/@Sundi.in.the.park
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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Tangent Episode #8 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!
For Episode 6 we’re joined by our first ever returning third chair Tiffie Starchild o talk all about X-Men '97 Episode 6, Season 1 ‘Lifedeath - Part 2’.
Come listen to us dig into it
+ Find out how we've fit the following in:
THE BREEZE IS BACK!Galaxy of white refrigeratorsBird ass people and bussing bald bussyStop the Sinister Steal 2025The return of our now regular segmentStorm can’t catch a breakAlison Sealy-Smith you will always be famousThe galactic swirl agendaA little bit of race playIdealism killing everyoneAsh reads a letter he wrote Gladiator on the radioSo she just left Forge there?We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS for the full episode + our recap/review of episode 8 in two weeks, and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 7 next week (and so on!).
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Find Tiffie Starchild @TiffieStarchild across social media!
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
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Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *
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Tangent Episode #7 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)
For Episode 5 we’re joined by Matthew Bordenave (Assistant Director & Storyboard Artist for X-Men ’97, Young Justice, The Boys Present: Diabolical, Invincible Fight Girl) to talk all about X-Men '97 Episode 5, Season 1 ‘Remember It’.
Come listen to us dig into all the behind the scenes secrets of the making of this instantly iconic episode.
+ Find out how we've fit the following in:
The return of our new regular segmentTrifiling Trish Tilby’s bumpitA too brief Young Justice tangentKhaliden discovers emotionsThe Trial of Matthew Bordenave Khaliden vs Matthew (Round 1)Brief musical interludesAsh vs Khaliden (Round 2)Mutant trauma and Black audiencesOmar Holmon presents a Cyclops Ether The Trial of Hank Mccoy (cont.)NayhoooWhities are backClone with a Hard C I know Genosha smells crazyWe'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe for next week's recap/review of Episode 6 on Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 7 the week after that (and so on!).
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
*'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing!
Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *
Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!
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Tangent #6 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)
On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!
For Episode 4 we’re joined by my friend Victor Alexander (REFERENTIAL’s own video producer (follow us on Youtube and Tiktok!). We talk X-Men '97 Episode 4, Season 1 ‘Motendo / Lifedeath – Part 1’.
Find out how we've fit the following in:
The debut of a new regular segmentThe debut of JubilAshNostalgiaThe trial of Victor Alexander, Beast DefenderLorna looking RIKANBzzt vs PfftAn ASMR recapAsh holds our handsMojo’s Drag Race White dungarees SunsplatWe'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe for next week's recap/review of Episode 5 the week before we head back to the X Of Words feed for Episode 6 (and so on!).
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Find Victor @Clevvergirl on TikTok
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
*'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing!
Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *
Remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!
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Tangent #5 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)
On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!
For Episode 3 we’re joined by our friend Connor Goldsmith (host of the Cerebro Podcast!) to talk X-Men '97 Episode 3, Season 1 ‘Fire Made Flesh’.
Slightly longer than the previous episodes, but when the three of us sit down we tend to get carried away!
Find out how we've fit the following in:
An ode to Madelyne Jennifer Pryor (who did nothing wrong)Jean puts her hair up in a ponytail and gets back to workCommunal showeringHank McCoy’s bedside manner and how to report itMorph, Gen Z and anti-sexPray for Nathan SummersThe Redemption of Scott Summers?Popping claws(MJP!)Chandeliers and Brimstone Clones!Magneto and Rogue are sure being quiet this episode…Will we see Bishop before the finale?Psychic Battles done correctlyThe breeze is still goneWe'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe for next week's recap/review of Episode 4 on Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 5 the week after that (and so on!).
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
*'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing!
Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *
Remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!
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Tangent Episode #4 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!
Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!
For Episode 2 we continued our conversation with Tiffie Starchild (@TiffieStachild) and Omar Holmon (@OmarHolmon) of Black Nerd Problems about X-Men '97 Episode 2, Season 1 'Mutant Liberation Begins'.
Find out how we also fit the following in:
We need to talk about LifedeathMagneto scams the UNJean has self hate, which means its time to get scaredX-Cutioner, you in danger girlFinally Xavier’s fortune is put to direct actionStorm used to float, now she just falls downGambit checks into the Heartbreak HotelWill the real Jean please stand upWe'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe for next week's for recap/review of Episode 3 on this feed; and then follow Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS to listen to us review Episode 4 the week after that (and so on!).
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
*'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing!
Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *
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Tangent Episode #3 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!
On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!
We invited Tiffie Starchild (@TiffieStachild) and Omar Holmon (@OmarHolmon) of Black Nerd Problems to join our conversation about Episode 1, Season 1 'To Me, My X-Men'.
Find out how we also fit the following in:
Storm & Gambit's hair dresserSunspot's Imitation of LifeThe redemption of Cyclops (?)#NotMyJean!Why you can't bring Beast to Bella NocheWe'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words!
Make sure to subscribe for next week's for recap/review of Episode 3 on this feed; and then follow Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS to listen to us review Episode 4 the week after that (and so on!).
Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.
Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.
Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.
Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas
Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.
Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.
*'Tangents' are bonus episodes posted more frequently than Main Episodes because they require less work/research/editing!
Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *
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