I'm Not A Peach Crayon

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.'

Boop 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

Move 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 us, he does catch bullets with a trash can. Our special guest, Wayne is a Chicago Native. Breakin' Performer, competitor, and instructor. Co founder of Stylin' Out Network. Freelance Personal Trainer and Audience Engagement strategist. To find out more about him, Stylin' Out Network and all the things they do, go to: IG @Stylinoutnetwork StylinOutNetwork.com #ImNotAPeachCrayon #INAPC #StylinOutNetwork #Lutherseries #LutherTheMovie #netflixfilm

The 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. Discover more about the author at https://renabarron.com Follow us on IG + FB @imnotapeachcrayon youtube.com/@imnotapeachcrayon2020 Like, subscribe and tell us what you think?

Juneteenth 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 order you want to watch.

Time 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 Amy and Danny. The series premiered in April of this year (2023). Join us for this ride with some light spoilers along the way. Follow us on IG + FB @imnotapeachcrayon. youtube.com/@imnotapeachcrayon2020 Like, subscribe and tell us what you think?

This 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. Our special guest, Wayne is a Chicago Native. Breakin' Performer, competitor, and instructor. Co founder of Stylin' Out Network. Freelance Personal Trainer and Audience Engagement strategist. To find out more about him, Stylin' Out Network and all the things they do, go to: IG @Stylinoutnetwork StylinOutNetwork.com #ImNotAPeachCrayon #INAPC #StylinOutNetwork #TomSwift #BlackQueerRepresentation

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!! Follow us on IG + FB @imnotapeachcrayon. youtube.com/@imnotapeachcrayon2020 Like, subscribe and tell us what you think?

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 reading Butler's work. Follow us on IG + FB @imnotapeachcrayon. youtube.com/@imnotapeachcrayon2020 Like, subscribe and tell us what you think?

Hey 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!! Resources: Information about the Comanche Nation - https://comanchenation.com/our-nation/about-us https://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-comanche/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comanche List of horror films by Indigenous film makers - https://atribecalledgeek.com/must-see-horror-films-by-indigenous-filmmakers/ SNL Skit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhSSLZpl-Vg Follow us on IG @imnotapeachcrayon Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/imnotapeachcrayon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 Have something you think we should read or watch - message us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

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. Resources: Videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAl0FRCieRY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwivptv04l4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeobOEKteKM Articles - https://deadline.com/2021/03/black-women-smart-film-tv-colorism-study-1234705233/ https://seejane.org/research-informs-empowers/representations-of-black-women-in-hollywood/ Follow us on IG @imnotapeachcrayon Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/imnotapeachcrayon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

The 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. Follow us on IG @imnotapeachcrayon Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/imnotapeachcrayon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

August 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. Pause. And take it all in...What do you think? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Welcome 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! Follow us on IG @imnotapeachcrayon Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/imnotapeachcrayon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Can'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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

In 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 best advice is to read or listen to the story before joining in. Either way, you'll be sure to be enchanted. Follow us on IG @imnotapeachcrayon Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/imnotapeachcrayon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Let'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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Closing 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 no idea what it really means to live in that world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

As 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.  Follow us on IG @imnotapeachcrayon Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/imnotapeachcrayon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Well 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? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Long 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 Follow us on IG @imnotapeachcrayon Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/imnotapeachcrayon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Beware 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: https://cadwellturnbull.com Follow us on IG @imnotapeachcrayon Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/imnotapeachcrayon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

This 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Rounding 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2C0FHfy6RA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Everyone 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 background have to feel. What about their feelings? Stories rich in diverse viewpoints and topics expand our world view and create conversation. They touch on difficult topics yes, but if we don't have those difficult conversations and challenge ourselves at any age, we become fearful and blind to the potential of this life we live and the world we live in together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Closing 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 pay rent. Shadow Puppets Clive Barker: “Candyman”, “The Forbidden”, Place, Race & Time --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

It'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 Logo: Midnight Peony Sources: https://wearyourvoicemag.com/entertainment-culture/white-gaze-black-witches-in-film https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/04/black-horror-racism-them/618632/ Bonus: https://collider.com/get-out-inspired-black-trauma-films/ Monstrum: Zombies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIGmsxBMnjA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Pakistani-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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

**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 in disguise, we promise. Hang in there kitty - cause that's what we're doing. Heroine's Journey Why I Don't Teach the Hero's Journey Authenticity and the Hero's Journey in Rick Famuyiwa's DOPE Literature Still Urgently Needs More Non-White, Non-Male Heroes The Hero's Journey in Trans YA The Hero's Journey Outline Music: Moon Apple Logo: Midnight Peony --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

The 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 power to become a true superhero. Resources: Raising Dion Short Film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW9EIxEqrJw https://www.avclub.com/raising-dion-is-a-charming-supercharged-children-s-tal-1838650682 https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/raising-dion-release-date-trailer/ Check out Dennis Liu here: http://www.dennis-liu.com/ Music: Moon Apple Logo: Midnight Peony --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

Who 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/ Music: Moon Apple Logo: Midnight Peony --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

In 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notapeachcrayon/support

In 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

The 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. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29973291

If 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 work on the problem.

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/tv/yasuke-real-history/ https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/yasuke-netflix-anime-black-samurai-flying-lotus-interview https://www.businessinsider.com/netflixs-yasuke-writer-has-ideas-for-spinoffs-interview-2021-5

From 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, @CluelessxBelle on Twitter, to create a visible community for black cosplayers. **Audio degradation is a thing. Learning how to edit your own podcast with no audio experience is both exciting and palpitating. If you have any advice on removing and what could have caused our voices to go transformers - we will spread the love**

The 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.

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

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Color 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?

Hey hey now - lookie what we got here y'all. We're time traveling and jumping timelines in Justina Ireland's Dread Nation. ⚔️

The 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!

Today 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/

It'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 their own time. Published in June 1979, it is touted as the firt sci-fi novel written by a black woman. Kindred explores the dynamics and dilemmas of antebellum slavery from the sensibility of a late 20th-century black woman, who is aware of its legacy in contemporary American society. **SPOILERS** @1:08-1:10 mark. We keep it brief

A 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.

Kristen 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.

A 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!

This 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.