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One of Brittany's latest TV obsessions has been Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. It's a reality series that follows several autistic adults as they wade through the dating pool, guided by relationship coach Jennifer Cook. Brittany sits down with Jennifer to unpack how her own experience with autism informs the advice she gives. Then, Brittany is joined by Gender Reveal podcast host Tuck Woodstock and Flyest Fables producer Morgan Givens. Together, they discuss how the show deals with stereotypes, the problems baked into all dating shows and what it's like to watch the show as autistic viewers.Want to be featured on It's Been A Minute? Record a voice note for 'Hey Brittany' and send it to IBAM.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Grab your copy of Rainbow Parenting: Your Guide to Raising Queer Kids and Their Allies! PRE-ORDER MY PICTURE BOOK! Get your tickets to PRIDE-A-PALOOZA!! Find Us Online - Queer Kid Stuff Website: https://www.queerkidstuff.com - Weekly Newsletter Signup: https://bit.ly/qksnewslettersignup - Patreon: patreon.com/queerkidstuff - Instagram: instagram.com/queerkidstuff - Twitter: twitter.com/queerkidstuff - Email: business@queerkidstuff.com Production - Host & Creator: Lindz Amer - Producer: Multitude - Editor: Mischa Stanton - Theme Music: Amanda D'Archangelis - Artwork: Abe Tensia About The Show Welcome to Rainbow Parenting, a queer- and gender-affirming parenting podcast. Every week, queer educator Lindz Amer starts conversations about the intimidating first steps on how to affirm queer, trans, and nonbinary kids. They talk to experts who explain how to approach age-relevant early childhood sex ed, queer kid lit, gender reveal parties, and much more. And this isn't just for parents; educators, caregivers, librarians, and anyone who knows, loves, and works with kids can start the process of raising a whole generation! New episodes of Season Three will drop Mondays and Fridays throughout June! Produced in partnership with Multitude.
We continue our Producer Appreciation Weeks with Host Melissa Harris-Perry, who peels back the curtain and speaks with the talented folks that make The Takeaway every day. Today we're highlighting some of Morgan Givens' favorite segments produced during his time with The Takeaway: What Makes a Black Man Electric Literature Editor-in-Chief Denne Michele Norris Makes History and Makes Space Award Winning Poet Danez Smith Rises to the Top Why Titus Kaphar Won't "Shut Up and Paint" Level Up: Accessibility in Gaming Morgan joined The Takeaway team in late 2022, and initially made his way into radio in a roundabout way. He spent years as a police officer in Washington, D.C., where he helped rewrite the training curriculum for the D.C. Police Academy before leaving the department for the non-profit sector, where he did work to eliminate sexual violence in the nation's prisons. Eventually, he interned with WAMU and NPRs 1A before becoming a producer for the program. Morgan is a graduate of the Transom Storytelling Workshop, Neon Hum and Sony's Editor Bootcamp, and is an AIR New Voices Scholar and Mentor. He's been named one of Variety's Storytellers to Watch, has been featured in The Washington Post, NPR, Buzzfeed, NPRs Invisibilia, Crooked Media's Work Appropriate and is frequently called upon to host The Moth storytelling events and perform for The Moth Mainstage in venues around the country. A frequent audio conference panelist, he's also spoken at the AFI Documentary Film Festival about the art of creating great audio. Morgan is also the creator of the award winning and critically acclaimed hopepunk fiction podcast Flyest Fables. Currently repped by CAA, he's hard at work on his debut memoir. Find him occasionally on Twitter at @Optimus_Mo and at MorganGivens.com
We continue our Producer Appreciation Weeks with Host Melissa Harris-Perry, who peels back the curtain and speaks with the talented folks that make The Takeaway every day. Today we're highlighting some of Morgan Givens' favorite segments produced during his time with The Takeaway: What Makes a Black Man Electric Literature Editor-in-Chief Denne Michele Norris Makes History and Makes Space Award Winning Poet Danez Smith Rises to the Top Why Titus Kaphar Won't "Shut Up and Paint" Level Up: Accessibility in Gaming Morgan joined The Takeaway team in late 2022, and initially made his way into radio in a roundabout way. He spent years as a police officer in Washington, D.C., where he helped rewrite the training curriculum for the D.C. Police Academy before leaving the department for the non-profit sector, where he did work to eliminate sexual violence in the nation's prisons. Eventually, he interned with WAMU and NPRs 1A before becoming a producer for the program. Morgan is a graduate of the Transom Storytelling Workshop, Neon Hum and Sony's Editor Bootcamp, and is an AIR New Voices Scholar and Mentor. He's been named one of Variety's Storytellers to Watch, has been featured in The Washington Post, NPR, Buzzfeed, NPRs Invisibilia, Crooked Media's Work Appropriate and is frequently called upon to host The Moth storytelling events and perform for The Moth Mainstage in venues around the country. A frequent audio conference panelist, he's also spoken at the AFI Documentary Film Festival about the art of creating great audio. Morgan is also the creator of the award winning and critically acclaimed hopepunk fiction podcast Flyest Fables. Currently repped by CAA, he's hard at work on his debut memoir. Find him occasionally on Twitter at @Optimus_Mo and at MorganGivens.com
In this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Morgan Givens about how he uses field recordings and immersive sound design to create unique episodes that come to life for his listeners. Morgan shares the relatable story of Antoine in his fiction podcast, Flyest Fables. Flyest Fables is more than just a story of a young bullied boy. Morgan’s amazing storytelling abilities help Antoine’s story transcend race, gender, and age barriers. Today Morgan shares his storytelling process: how he writes, records, and edits his fiction podcast. Morgan also shares tips on how you can make your podcast come to life for your listeners. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe. Today you’ll learn about: Morgan’s journey into audio and podcasting Why Morgan moved away from being a police officer Morgan's storytelling process How to use sound effectively in your podcast The importance of podcasts like Flyest Fables How great stories can be universal and relatable to everyone Morgan’s audio recording and editing process Resources/Links: Morgan Givens: https://www.morgangivens.com/ Flyest Fables: https://www.morgangivens.com/flyest-fables Dispatches on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dispatches/id1120440782?mt=2 Morgan’s Guest Appearance on 1A: https://the1a.org/segments/2018-01-17-1a-movie-club-sees-saturday-church/ Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/ Castos, private podcast:
Jaleel wishes for a different future, while D'Quan questions his purpose after speaking to the Moon. What must he do? If you liked the show, please leave a review and tell a friend! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Sound engineer: Jayk Cherry @cherryrecording Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
"Hot Media with Bob Mann" episode 142 features Bob's interview with freelance journalist and producer Morgan Givens. Morgan explains how hiring more people of color as journalists is only the first step toward producing inclusive news coverage. This interview is inspired by Morgan's recent appearance at the SPJ Journalism Conference. Morgan also talks with Bob about his podcast "Flyest Fables."
Team Nancy takes a final stroll down memory lane. Check out our open-sourced Queer Podcasts spreadsheet for more queer shows. To get you started, check out Afroqueer, History is Gay, LGBTQ&A, Flyest Fables, Making Gay History, Gender Reveal, and If These Ovaries Could Talk. Music in this episode by Jeremy S. Bloom, Josh Woodward (Once Tomorrow, Border Blaster), and Albert Behar. Theme by Alexander Overington.
The book chooses a new Storykeeper, and deep in the fortress of the Appraisers, a young man makes a startling discovery. If you liked the show, please leave a review and tell a friend! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Sound engineer: Jayk Cherry @EvinJayk Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
Morgan Givens is someone who truly understands the transformative power of storytelling. Through the fiction podcast Flyest Fables, Morgan tells "hopepunk" stories with rich imagery. These audio adventures are tailored to children but enjoyed by just about everyone. Listen to learn more about Morgan and the inspiration behind building Flyest Fables. Grey Interviewer: Joey Scarillo **Program note: To celebrate International Podcast Day 2019 we are releasing this conversation a day early, on Monday Sept 30, we will return to Tuesday releases next week.** ztnqIccU0rqdgyPPOx1p
Clarence awaits important news, and Imani faces a personal trial that could change everything. If you liked the show, please leave a review and tell a friend! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here: MorganGivens.com Sound engineer: Jayk Cherry @EvinJayk Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
Clarence makes a choice, and Imani discovers a truth that could change everything she's ever known. If you liked the show, please leave a review and tell a friend! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here: MorganGivens.com Sound engineer: Jayk Cherry @EvinJayk Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
In the season two premiere, the book has made its choice known, and we learn of the Kingdom of Araminta, and the young girl who may hold the key to changing its future. Follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. If you liked the show, please leave a review! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here: MorganGivens.com Sound engineer: Jayk Cherry @EvinJayk Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
Princess Keisha and the Air learn of a great threat to the Kingdom, and the Queen sends them on a quest that could help save them all in the future. If...they succeed... Follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. If you liked the show, please leave a review! Thanks so much to Ella for your help voicing the young Image Weaver! And you're a great writer. I can't wait to read what you come up with next! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here: MorganGivens.com Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
In this week’s episode, Molly speaks with storyteller Morgan Givens (he/him), creator of the critically acclaimed Flyest Fables podcast. Topics include: What nobody tells you about testosterone Becoming a Black man in America Telling a live audience about your junk Being your own trans role model Cops?! Is that how you spell pizza? Plus: Morgan gives a five-minute talk about "objectivity" that I want to play on loop in every newsroom in the country. Support trans media! Pledge any amount at patreon.com/gender to receive our weekly newsletter. We also appreciate donations via PayPal or Cash App. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Today’s message was by Z at @bernardwoodworks. Do you have gender questions that you’d like answered on the show? Submit questions anonymously via this Google form. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach at genderpodcast.com; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Music: “Alchemical” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!
It's our time....TK in the AM went out with a bang at the MoCaDA Museum in Brooklyn, NY with a standing room only live audience and featuring DJ Run P alongside TK and Conscious.We kick off with some #NewsUseCanUse:- Tubman Twenties- What are we looking for in 2020? A chatroomie weighs in.- Freedom Energy cells?? What are thooosee?#PowerHourSongofTheDay: Silence by Leo Coltrane#GUEST: Morgan Givens talks to us about gentrification in D.C, finding his voice as a storyteller, his work on "Flyest Fables", and represention for transgender artists.#Storytime: Morgan Givens tells about meeting someone special at the gym...#Guest: Our friends, Bim Adewunmi and Nichole Perkins, hosts of Thirst Aid Kit join us to talk about Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It" and Brits taking all the jobs, their respective playwright and poet hustles, and writing for JOY. We may even have asked whats next for Thirst Aid Kit?And a listener asks for a special Thirst Sommelier recommendation.#Song: Be By My Side by Melanie Charles (live performance)#ChatroomCheckin: TK and Cons do "the song" LIVE with the help of all the chatroomies! The send out a few shout outs and celebrate all the people that have helped them get to 1000 like, OG Intern and Gemz.♥️#NowItsTimeToSayGoodbye: TK makes Cons tear up when they share some nice words about the journey and working together. And we dont leave without saying nice things to YOU.#SONG: Slide - Calvin HarrisAmy Andrieux and the MoCaDA staff: http://mocada.org/DJ RUN P: http://djrunp.co/TKAM 1000 Photos by EMA Photography: https://bit.ly/2Fj5kdiTKAM 1000 artwork and tshirt design: Julia Royal @valovanity on IG juliaroyal.com
It's our time....TK in the AM went out with a bang at the MoCaDA Museum in Brooklyn, NY with a standing room only live audience and featuring DJ Run P alongside TK and Conscious.We kick off with some #NewsUseCanUse:- Tubman Twenties- What are we looking for in 2020? A chatroomie weighs in.- Freedom Energy cells?? What are thooosee?#PowerHourSongofTheDay: Silence by Leo Coltrane#GUEST: Morgan Givens talks to us about gentrification in D.C, finding his voice as a storyteller, his work on "Flyest Fables", and represention for transgender artists.#Storytime: Morgan Givens tells about meeting someone special at the gym...#Guest: Our friends, Bim Adewunmi and Nichole Perkins, hosts of Thirst Aid Kit join us to talk about Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It" and Brits taking all the jobs, their respective playwright and poet hustles, and writing for JOY. We may even have asked whats next for Thirst Aid Kit?And a listener asks for a special Thirst Sommelier recommendation.#Song: Be By My Side by Melanie Charles (live performance)#ChatroomCheckin: TK and Cons do "the song" LIVE with the help of all the chatroomies! The send out a few shout outs and celebrate all the people that have helped them get to 1000 like, OG Intern and Gemz.♥️#NowItsTimeToSayGoodbye: TK makes Cons tear up when they share some nice words about the journey and working together. And we dont leave without saying nice things to YOU.#SONG: Slide - Calvin HarrisAmy Andrieux and the MoCaDA staff: http://mocada.org/DJ RUN P: http://djrunp.co/TKAM 1000 Photos by EMA Photography: https://bit.ly/2Fj5kdiTKAM 1000 artwork and tshirt design: Julia Royal @valovanity on IG juliaroyal.com
The Queen of Stories struggles for direction, as she realizes the terrible danger the Gem Seekers pose to the Kingdom of Orleans. Follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. If you liked the show, please leave a review! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here: MorganGivens.com Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
The story of La Llorona is so much more than that trailer you keep seeing with Linda Cardellini. We invited podcast critic Elena Fernández-Collins to tell us a little bit about La Llorona, the historical figure that might have inspired the tale, and her own personal experiences with the spirit growing up in Puerto Rico. We also talk about the strange rules to get into heaven, government influence on the stories we tell, and why you should never yeet your children. This week Amanda recommends Fabrizia Italian Limoncello Margharitas. Elena recommended Cocotazo Media and Flyest Fables. Guest - Elena Fernández-Collins is a podcast critic and reporter and a forensic sociolinguist living in Portland, OR. She curates a biweekly newsletter about audio fiction, Audio Dramatic, where she reviews episodes and provides essays and news for the community. She also covers the audio fiction podcast beat for The Bello Collective, an indie online publication about podcasting. You can also follow her on Twitter @ShoMarq. Sponsors - Skillshare is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit skillshare.com/spirits2 to get two months of Skillshare Premium for free! This week Amanda recommends “The Staples of Branding.” - Zola: To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/SPIRITS Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, & Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com. About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
David interviews the fascinating and eclectic Morgan Givens. Topics include the genesis and central message of Flyest Fables, Black, trans, queer/nb voices in SF/fantasy, the role of music in Flyest Fables, the inspirations for Morgan's character voices, his experience at Transom, his time with the DC police and Just Detention International, hopepunk and hope in general.
David rings in the new year with Morgan Givens's one-man show, Flyest Fables, bringing new context to high fantasy! If you thought you'd heard it all, you'd be wrong, folks! Prepare yourself for a journey you will not soon forget!
In the season finale of Flyest Fables, Tyra finds herself in the heat of battle as she fights to defend her home. Jada wrestles with guilt and the looming loss of her father. Follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. Use #StoryKeepers or #FlyestFables to share and tell your stories, too! Oh, and please leave a review. Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here: MorganGivens.com Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
Jada offers up a plea, as The Book spins a tale of what lays unspoken. Follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. Use #StoryKeepers or #FlyestFables to share and tell your stories, too! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables The Dopest Sound Engineer: Jayk Cherry, @EvinJayk Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here: MorganGivens.com Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
Marcus makes a choice, and Devonay flies headfirst towards her destiny. Welcome Jayk Cherry! He's the show's new sound engineer. Give him a follow on twitter @EvinJayk Follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. Use #StoryKeepers or #FlyestFables to share and tell your stories, too! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. Twitter: @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here:MorganGivens.com Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
The sea offers up a gift for Devonay, and Marcus has to decide whether he's still able to find and believe in hope. Follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. Use #StoryKeepers or #FlyestFables to share and tell your stories, too! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. Twitter: @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: FlyestFables@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here:MorganGivens.com Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
The book chooses a new reader. A prophecy is revealed. And hope breaks on the horizon. Make sure to follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop. Leave a review, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. Use #StoryKeepers to share Flyest Fables and to tell your stories, too! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. Twitter: @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: MGivensPresents@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here:MorganGivens.com Cover art by Gracie Canaan.
Antoine finds his inner strength. Princess Keisha summons her courage, and The Book has a message for Antoine. Make sure to follow the show so you don't miss episodes as soon as they drop. Leave a review, and please tell your friends about Flyest Fables. Use #StoryKeepers to share Flyest Fables and to tell your stories, too! Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by me, Morgan Givens. Twitter: @Optimus_Mo & @FlyestFables Email: MGivensPresents@gmail.com Learn more about me and find show transcriptions here: MorganGivens.com Transcription help was provided by: Susan @OneOddGamerGirl and Courtney @CyclopediaBrain
Antoine struggles to make his mom understand the magic he sees, and Princess Keisha continues on her quest to confront the Dragon at the peak of the mountain in the Evergreen Oasis. Flyest Fables was created, written, produced and narrated by Morgan Givens. You can learn more about me at MorganGivens.com Twitter: @FlyestFables & @Optimus_Mo Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Editorial assistance was provided by Robin Miniter. You can learn more about Robin at RobinMiniter.com and follow her on twitter @RobinMiniter The Flyest Fables cover art was created by Gracie Canaan.
Hey, welcome to Sleepy. A podcast where Otis reads you to sleep with old books. Tonight, another spooky one for October. Mary Shelley's classic, Frankenstein. I'd love to recommend another amazing story podcast. It's called Flyest Fables, written and produced by the wondrous Morgan Givens. Flyest Fables follows a boy named Antoine as he writes and lives his own adventures. It's an incredibly inspiring show that makes you feel like a kid again. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. If you want to be a part of making the show, go to www.patreon.com/sleepyradio and become a patron of the show. Support by donating even $1 a month, it goes a long way. There are great rewards at different donation levels, including access to a special Sleepy poetry feed. ZZZzzzz...
In the premiere episode of the new audio drama Flyest Fables, we meet Antoine, a young boy bullied in school, who finds a magical book that transports him into the world of Princess Keisha. Princess Keisha is on a quest to save her mother -- and the entire Kingdom of Orleans. This is the beginning of the epic anthology series. New episodes released bi-weekly. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them as soon as they drop. Leave a review, and tell your friends about Flyest Fables. Flyest Fables was created, written, and produced by me, Morgan Givens. Editorial assistance was provided by Bayla Metzger, Catherine St. Louis, Amanda Williams and Stephanie Logan. The Flyest Fables cover art was created by Gracie Canaan. Twitter: @optimus_mo & @flyestfables Email: mgivenspresents@gmail.com https://www.morgangivens.com/