Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and critic whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine and many other publications. His new book is A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance.
“I learn from hearing my elders tell stories. There’s an inherent knowing of yourself as a vessel for narration who also has to—is requi ... Show More
Sep 2025
Introducing "Origin Stories"
Have you ever wondered how your favorite movie or book—or podcast, TV series, documentary, or article—got made? Origin Stories has you covered. Each week, veteran journalist Matthew Shaer talks to a different writer or director about the creation of a work close to their own hear ... Show More
5m 13s
Nov 2019
Abdo Alkhaja - protecting your reputation, censorship, and stepping into purpose| Own the Future [E114] (Part 1 of 2)
Abdo Alkhaja, an Emirati comedian opens up on cultural limitations, censorship, and reputation.In this episode we hit on:How Abdo started working with film as a kid - 1:18 "The Shadow" Premier First Emirati Horror film - 3:25Stepping into purpose - 6:55Making light of your own cu ... Show More
52m 19s
Nov 2019
Abdo Alkhaja - Censorship, context, and the single step to reaching your dreams| Own the Future [E115] (Part 2 of 2)
Part 2 of 2 with Abdo Alkhaja, an Emirati comedian opens up on cultural limitations, censorship, and reputation.In this episode we hit on:Censorship & Creative Limitations - 2:00Even "Great ideas" flop - 8:40Clean Comedy? - 11:24Contextual - is nudity and cursing appropriate - 14 ... Show More
51m 16s
Jan 2024
Easily Distracted By New Releases (January 2024) + The State of Our Nonfiction
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 135 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about nonfiction . If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcas ... Show More
58 m
Aug 2023
Audiobook Award Winners (2023) + Favorite Narrators
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 115 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their audiobook award winning reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about audiobooks. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your po ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2023
Summer Bonanza III: Our Picks for 20 of the Hottest Summer Book Releases
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 105 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their 20 most anticipated summer releases. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about how they chose their books. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2021
Nonfiction in November : Fascinating Book Recs & Why We Love True Stories, True Crime and More
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 27 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing a few of their recent nonfiction favorites. They share what they're loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about reading nonfiction and why they love true stories, true cri ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2019
Episode 44 – Christy Mirack
On December 21st, 1992, just 4 days before Christmas, students at Roherstown Elementary School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania were excited to attend their morning holiday school assembly. Ms. Christy Mirack the school's 6th-grade science teacher was always punctual and arrived by 8 A ... Show More
44m 5s
