Gray Matters

Gray Matters

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Gray Matters episodes

  • Media Talks: Ms. Marvel

    Rikki and Sharmeen delve into the Disney+ Marvel series: Ms. Marvel. 


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    29 min
  • Media Talks: On the Pulse

    Rikki and Sharmeen discuss the current media (and their own) obsession with historical period dramas, specifically British period dramas, and imperialism's continuing influence. 


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    43 min
  • Check-In

    Rikki and Sharmeen have a very candid and informal chat to express how they are coping with the recent rebuking of reproductive rights along with the other compounding issues from wage stagnation, inflation, the housing crisis, student loan debt, climate change, and racial injustice; and the necessity of avoiding political apathy. 


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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases!
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    46 min
  • Creative Writing

    Rikki and Sharmeen explore creative writing within academia and as a means for healing, activism, and self-expression. 


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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Listen here & help us sustain our podcast and future episodes by becoming a supporter.
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    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases!
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    34 min
  • Juneteenth

    Rikki and Sharmeen open the episode with a check-in to acknowledge the recent gun-related targeted mass violence in the U.S. & Pride Month, then delve into the significance, history & symbolism of Juneteenth. 


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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Listen here & help us sustain our podcast and future episodes by becoming a supporter.
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases!
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    32 min
  • Individualism & Roe v. Wade

    Rikki and Sharmeen unpack their feelings about the events relating to the rollbacks of reproductive justice, its connections to individualism, and the concept of the capital "T" truth. 


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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases!
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    ⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!
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    43 min
  • Why 'Behind the Scenes' Matters

    Rikki and Sharmeen discuss why it is important to have representation on all fronts and especially "behind the scenes" - in media and other industries. 


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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Listen here & help us sustain our podcast and future episodes by becoming a supporter.
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    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases!
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    ⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!
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    29 min
  • Separating Art from the Artist

    Join this very candid conversation where Rikki and Sharmeen ask: is it possible to separate art from the artist? 


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    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases!
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    ⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!
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    44 min
  • Media Talks: Revisiting Bridgerton

    Rikki and Sharmeen are back with talk about 'the ton' and season 2 of the Netflix series Bridgerton. 


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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Listen here & help us sustain our podcast and future episodes by becoming a supporter.
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    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases!
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    ⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!
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    📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.
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    💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community.
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    1 hr 3 min
  • The Trojan Horse Scandal & Strategic White Feminism

    Sharmeen & Rikki discuss "The Trojan Horse Affair" and its connection to neoliberal feminism and Strategic White Womanhood featured in Ruby Hamad's book "White Tears, Brown Scars". 


    🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community newsletter.

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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Listen here & help us sustain our podcast and future episodes by becoming a supporter.
    https://anchor.fm/graymatters6

    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Show your support by giving a 5-star rating and leaving a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529

    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases!
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    ⏱TikTok: We are now on TikTok! Make sure to check out the exclusive content we will be releasing to accompany each episode. Spread the love by following along to like, comment, and stitch our videos!!
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    💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and creating content for the Gray Matters community.
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    55 min

About Gray Matters

From the publisher's feed

Our goal is to make complex theory accessible, prompt conversations about uncomfortable topics, and provide tangible resources. Gray Matters is an inclusive space for all backgrounds and abilities. We…