Join longtime friends Marci and Ako for their bi-weekly podcast where they discuss fiction, fantasy, and magical realism written by writers from colorful and diverse backgrounds! Come for the honest discussions, stay for the complete and utter tomfoolery. Also, no worries if you haven't read the books, we've got you covered!
Episodes
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Hello, hello, reoccurring cast of colorful characters! Welcome back to another episode of the CPBC podcast! That's right, the dynamic duo is back to discuss the final novel by the poetic, black, queer novelist, James Baldwin.
So join Marci and Ako as they discuss what to do with bitterness, happiness leaving us on read, Pluto's tenuous status as a planet, and the sorrows and wonders of love, loss, and family in this 20th-century novel that echos into the present.
Intro: 00:10 - 00:22:03
Summary: 00:22:24 - 1:02:52
Discussion: 1:03:07 - 1:36:16
*Content Warning: Mention of domestic abuse and violence at the following times:
00:25:57 - 00:27:42 and 00:29:15 - 00:29:45 (brief mention)
And of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Hello, fellow butterflies and honeybees! One of the legends has come to visit us on this week's episode as we'll be discussing Just Above My Head by the ICONIC, James Baldwin! So sit back and enjoy some vegan strawberries as we discuss intimacy's importance, affectionate Black masculinity, Julia's disappointing character arc, and, of course, the writing of this ~complex~ novel!
Listener Shoutouts: 3:52 - 8:52
Icebreaker Question: 8:52 - 34:33
*Plot Summary: 34:50 - 1:12:10
*Discussion: 1:12:20 - 1:41:42
*Content Warning: mention of child abuse, incest, sexual abuse, oppressive violence. Particularly at 57:35 - 59:41 and 1:28:32 - 1:31:01. Take care of yourselves!
Of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Hello, cast of colorful characters! Your dynamic duo is back for another hilarity-filled episode!
This week, we are finishing off the steampunk, historical fiction, detective novel, A Master of the Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark!
That's right folks! Join Marci and Ako as they traverse through an alternative 20th century Cairo and finally uncover the true identity of the imposter! Buckle up for all the twists and turns in this truly phenomenal and well-crafted novel.
Introduction: 00:12 - 11:43
Summary: 12:03 - 01:01:54
Discussion: 01:02:08 - 01:35:29
Check out our episode with Malavika here ! And feel free to say hi to her on Instagram @yfbpodcast!
Of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Hello, gumdrops! We are back from our graphic novel vacation with Hazel and friends and, chiiiile, do we have a book for you all?! This week, we're diving into the A M A Z I N G queer, North African-inspired fantasy called "A Master of Djinn" by P. Djèlí Clark! Enjoy some gluten-free strawberries as we discuss Egyptian cultural contexts, Fatma's amazing outfits, Alexander Worthington's suspiciousness, and, of course, the return of prophetic bad b*tches!
Shoutout to Malavika from "Your Favorite Book" Podcast: 00:00 - 2:05
Cultural Context: 7:45 - 28:28
Plot Summary: 28:46 - 1:14:08
Discussion: 1:14:22 - 1:53:39
Check out our episode with Malavika here ! And feel free to say hi to her on Instagram @yfbpodcast!
Of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Hello, colorful cast of characters! Your favorite duo is back and this week is a delightful fusion of two book clubs masquerading as podcasts -- that's right, we have on the hilarious, insightful, and wonderful, SJW Comic Book Club Podcast! And this week, we will be reading Bingo Love by Tee Franklin. So join Monte, Veronica, Melissa, Marci, and Ako as they swoon and chuckle over this adorable queer, Black, inter-generational love story, and guess what? It's just in time for Valentine's Day! Maybe share this episode with someone you're bingo-crushing on ;)
Intro: 00:18 - 28:47
Summary: 29:07 - 50:16
Discussion: 50:30 - 1:39:43
Also please, please, please show our friends over at SJW some love! They are some of our favorite people! Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts and follow them on social media using @sjwcomicscast on all platforms! In fact, here's their linktree: https://linktr.ee/sjwcomicspodcast
And as always, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Hello dancersss! This week, we're back to finish our conversation on the BEAUTIFUL, LOVELY, ICONIC ASS TALE, A Time to Dance! No, but seriously, this book is so so soooo moving, please read it immediately.
Anywho, do some gentle stretching and get cozy as we talk about Chandra's charisma, Veda's spiritual ascension, and whether or not Govinda will find himself in the bottom two this week (spoiler alert: he will).
Icebreaker Question: 1:18 - 19:40
Plot Summary: 19:57 - 59:09
Discussion: 59:18 - 1:34:52
Of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Hello, colorful cast of characters! Welcome back to the Colored Pages Book Club, that reoccurring auditory sitcom masquerading as a book club! This week, we are discussing Marci's pick, A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman.
Join Marci and Ako as they discuss ableism, transcendental movement, Bharatanatyam dance, the meaning of bodies and movement, along with their typical jokes and jests!
Intro /Question: 00:00:14 - 00:14:30
Summary: 00:14:51 - 00:40:37
Discussion: 00:40:53 - 1:20:18
Also, check out these clips of Bharatanatyam dance to see this beautiful dance style:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWhA3ldZcyY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LDInQzeuIQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHj1-07KbV8
Also check out Padma Venkatraman’s Website!!
And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Howdy, y'all...idk lol. Anyway, your favorite Internet play cousins are back for another episode, this time with friends! This week, we finish our conversation on the ethereal, lyrical, and truly ~gorgeous~ novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. And helping us in our discussion today are Nino and Ethan from Left Shelf Podcast--a podcast that uses stories to prove that politics is downstream of culture. So get cozy as we talk about what the Earth truly is, Ako's TA skills, and, of course, our ~hot takes~ on this banger of a novel!
Introductions/Icebreakers: 00:07 - 15:27
Plot Summary: 15:46 - 39:38
Discussion: 39:49 - 1:51:49
*Content Warning: Mention of sexual assault from 48:40 - 49:38*
Wanna listen to more Left Shelf? Of course, you do! Check them out on Twitter (@leftshelfpod), Instagram (@left.shelf), or email them at leftshelfpodcast@gmail.com. Better yet, here's their linktree to find all the things: https://linktr.ee/leftshelf
And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Hello, colorful cast of characters! Welcome back to another episode of this syncopated sound wave masquerading as a podcast. That's right, join the usual crew of Marci and Ako as they discuss part one of the poetic, beautiful, and perhaps... gorgeous queer Vietnamese-American novel "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" by Ocean Vuong!
A couple of trigger warnings off the top- this book discusses the following: war, rape and sexual assault, child abuse, bullying, racism, and a particularly intense instance of animal cruelty. Please take care while listening.
Intro - 00:00:10 - 00:14:00
Summary - 00:14:16 - 00:38:14
Discussion - 00:38:28 - 1:27:49
Also, follow this link for Khadija Mbowe's video essay on digital black face that Marci referenced in the discussion section (and, of course, show her some love-- we appreciate you, friend, nice work!) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcYnswbybM
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
What it do? What it do??
Hi friends--whale lovers and allies alike--we're back for another episode of this magical show. This week, we're going to be finishing the beautiful, ancestral, and honestly kind of wild Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera! So, sit back and enjoy some vegan crab cakes as we discuss our wishes for the world, Koro Apirana's blatant hypocrisy, Kahu's magical vibes, and bull whales being on they bullshit.
Plug for Left Shelf Podcast: 00:00 - 2:25
Intro/Icebreaker Question: 2:29 - 24:23
Plot Summary: 24:40 - 45:58
Discussion: 46:07 - 1:09:05
Be sure to check out our collaboration with Left Shelf Podcast discussing "The Case For and Against Love Potions" by Imbolo Mbue here
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!