Ep 34: Trauma, Humor, and Code-Switching

Episode Summary

Happy Black History Month! This week, we discuss our latest reads by BIPOC authors, including Saving Ruby King, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, and Black Buck.

Show notes

Jamie’s Pick: ~ 2:45

Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West (book)

Lauren’s Picks: ~ 22:14

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae (book)

Awkward Black Girl Youtube Series 

Issa Rae’s Hot Ones Interview

Insecure on HBOMax

Nappily Ever After on Netflix

Bad Hair on Hulu

Issa Rae’s GORGEOUS wedding photos

Lisa’s Pick: ~ 44:22

Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour (book)(reviews)

Interesting Articles/Interviews about Black Buck and Mateo Askaripour:

“Is ‘Black Buck’ the first racial satire that’s also self-help?” (LA Times)

“Mateo Askaripour On His Darkly Comic Debut Novel” (NPR)

“Closing the Deal: A Conversation with Mateo Askaripour” (The Rumpus)