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Subtexting

24 Episodes

109 minutes | Mar 17, 2020
“Eurocentric Features” & other lies • Naomi Wolf’s The Beauty Myth
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Naomi Wolf’s novel, The Beauty Myth. We talk about beauty as a currency, why we find things beautiful, what “Eurocentric features” mean and more! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod
79 minutes | Mar 10, 2020
I’m not white, I’m normal • Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Malorie Blackman's iconic novel, Noughts & Crosses. We talk about reverse racism, whether it's racist to be called "white" & the Honey Pot scandal!  Come and meet us at our upcoming Boss-y event! An evening designed for women looking to change our world.  Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod
68 minutes | Feb 25, 2020
Self-care when Mercury is in microbraids • Maryam Hasnaa's Blog Piece
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Maryam Hasnaa's blog piece How to thrive during Mercury Retrograde.We talk about famous Mercury Retrograde, the hard start to the year and self-care! For those in need of some help please refer to this website for helpful resources:  https://checkpointorg.com/global/   Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod
82 minutes | Feb 11, 2020
Not your muse • Dvsn's Muse
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Dvsn's song called Muse.We talk about famous muses throughout the ages, where exactly are the black muses, the perils of being placed on a pedestal and plastic surgery! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
72 minutes | Feb 4, 2020
Protector, Provider...Phony! • Pride and Prejudice
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice.We talk about our love for Mr Darcy, protective men and Terry Crews throwing Gabrielle Union under the bus. Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
72 minutes | Jan 28, 2020
#MarryRich • The Gentlemen
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Guy Ritchie's new film, The Gentlemen.We talk about the new class system, new money vs. old and having children with racists! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
72 minutes | Jan 21, 2020
Sperm is cheap, eggs are expensive... • New Amsterdam episode on IVF
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting an episode from the medical drama, New Amsterdam, titled Five Miles West.We talk about IVF, the male biological clock and the value of sperm! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
79 minutes | Jan 14, 2020
Your Mum! • Gal-dem article on the Stormzy vs. Wiley beef
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Rahel Aklilu's article in gal-dem titled The Wiley vs. Stormzy beef reminds us of grime’s issue with women. We talk about misogyny in hip hop and rap, video vixens and interesting hypothetical situations! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
77 minutes | Jan 7, 2020
All is fair in love, war & DMs? • Inua Ellams' Three Sisters
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Inua Ellams' play Three Sisters. We talk about the Nigerian-Biafran War, the relationship types explored in the play and whether you can find love in your DMs! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
58 minutes | Dec 31, 2019
Best of 2019!
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting the best content that 2019 has to offer! We talk about our favourite books, memes, TV shows, films and more! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
55 minutes | Dec 24, 2019
You betrayed the family?! • Chronicles of Narnia
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. We talk about the people who have 'taken the turkish delight' and betrayed the black community, sibling types and how we became friends! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
92 minutes | Dec 17, 2019
'Tis the season to be cuffed? • Love Actually
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting a classic Christmas movie called "Love Actually'. We talk about our obsession with love, the perils of cheating, being in love with your best friend's partner and more! Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
86 minutes | Dec 10, 2019
Bitch better have my money! • Business Insider article on Rihanna's Finances
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting a Business Insider article called 'Rihanna is the richest female musician in the world. Here's how she makes and spends her $600 million'. We talk about bankruptcy, whether or not debt is evil, side-hustles and building generational wealth. Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
75 minutes | Dec 3, 2019
God save the... No thank you! • Guardian article on George the Poet's MBE
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting George the Poet's article in the Guardian 'If I accepted an MBE, what would my descendants think'. We talk Britain's horrendous crimes, the complexities of being Black British, The Crown and institutions connected to slavery. Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
88 minutes | Nov 26, 2019
So you got daddy issues? • Daddy by Sylvia Plath
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting a poem by Sylvia Plath called Daddy! We talk about the signs of daddy issues, our experiences with our fathers and older/younger celebrity couplings. Don't forget to send in your dilemmas, questions or opinions through to curiouscat.me/subtextingpod Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
74 minutes | Nov 19, 2019
Is Ye a cult leader?! • Kanye West’s Jesus Is King Album
Subtexting is your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music and more. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Kanye West's album Jesus Is King! We talk about separating the art from the artist, christian relationships and cults. Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
74 minutes | Nov 5, 2019
Is crack really that wack? • Masters Of The Sun (COMIC) by will.i.am
Subtexting will be your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Masters Of the Sun, a comic book written by will.i.am and Benjamin Jackendoff! We talk about comic con, the war on drugs and why we don't have a black mafia. Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
76 minutes | Oct 29, 2019
Rooting for everybody black! • NY Times piece on Tyler Perry & Black Theatre
Subtexting will be your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Wesley Morris' article in the New York Times "Black Theatre Is Having Moment. Thank Tyler Perry. (Seriously)"! We talk about black ownership, #OscarsSoWhite and why black businesses aren't receiving funding. Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
67 minutes | Oct 22, 2019
Girls need love too! • Summer Walker's Over It Album
Subtexting will be your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books, Movies, TV, Music. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This week we're subtexting Summer Walker's album Over It! We talk about sex, orgasms and the policing of women's bodies. Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
80 minutes | Oct 15, 2019
Black love, black marriage, black babies • Daughters of Nri: Chapter 4
Welcome to Subtexting!  Subtexting will be your go-to for all things: Black Women, Culture, Lifestyle, Books & Literature. Decoding and “subtext-ing” the themes and messages underlying everything we consume on a day to day basis. Always with a glass of prosecco!  This is the last episode in a 5-part series, including a sneak peak listen of the newly released novel Daughters of Nri narrated by Weruche Opia, and an interesting conversation on black love and female fertility.   Hosts:  Mariam Jimoh  @theartofmariam    Reni K Amayo  @renikamayo
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