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Tiffany D. Jackson's book Monday's Not Coming is fiction, but it is all too real the ways in which the community, the police and the media ignored the disappearance of a young black girl, Monday. Then left her friend, Claudia, to try an put the pieces together.  Today's discussion is emotionally rough but a reminder that books like this one shouldn't be ban.

I also explain how responsible I am...then forget my own IG handle @growlery_pod

Next Up ---> The Murder Bot Diaries: All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Tiffany D. Jackson
Website
Instagram and Twitter @WriteinBK
Her Short Film The Field Trip -----WATCH IT HERE
Interview with Bustle

Opinion Piece from Jack  Lechelt

The Missing White Girl Syndrome by Sarah Stillman
The Missing NY article
Julia Kearny article (Research essay)
The Forgotten Victims of Missing White Woman Syndrome: An Examination of Legal Measures That Contribute to the Lack of Search and Recovery of Missing Black Girls and Women by Jada L Moss

Critical Race Theory Starter Pack into the Debate
Khadija Mbowe's video on Critical Race Theory ---WATCH HERE
Education Week article on CRT
PRO and CON list for CRT

Statistics about Missing Kids in DC
Information about the Most Dangerous Communities around DC
Information about the Anacostia Area
Brief History of Crack Epidemic in DC

Organizations Dedicated to Helping and Finding Missing Kids and Adults
Black and Missing Foundation
Our Black Girls
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

Podcasts Mentioned
Affirmative Murder
Sistas Who Kill
Black Missing a

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Did Han Solo commit Second Degree murder or was it Self Defense? In this episode I explore the infamous Han vs Greedo confrontation at the Cantina and how Han's character arc was affected through the many editing decisions George Lucas made between 1977 and now with all the re-releases.  Also I discover a new word "Cocksure" and attempt to not laugh as I say it.

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Next up --> Banned Book: Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

The Script

IMDB pages
STAR WARS ep4. A NEW HOPE
THE HIDDEN FORTRESS

An opinion article about the Editing

California Law explained by a law firm (I am not affiliated nor am I sponsored with them I just felt they had a clear explaination)

The actual penal for California code

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The next installment in the Banned Book Series is here with Maia Kobabe's graphic novel Gender Queer. This extremely heartwarming open letter about gender and sexual identity has been one of the most banned books of the past few years! In this episode, we will look at why it's been banned why I don't agree with the ban, and I share some of my favorite parts of the book!

Next up ---> The Han vs Greedo edit and how it affects Han's character arc

Kobabe's website
Mari Naomi's website
Kobabe's Interviews

• https://youtu.be/qc_xjqPRFTw
• https://youtu.be/N3zO21caR_w
• https://youtu.be/d06vLSWyWDE

Kobabe's NPR article

School Board About Banning Gender Queer Video
News article regarding child endangerment charges over a book
New Article about the Barnes n' Noble Lawsuit

Pen America and the 11 Most Banned Books article

CUNY Socialization of Gender course
Spivak Pronouns

Resources to Promote free access and free speech in the arts and literature:

• Pen America
• The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
• Please look at your local area/state and country to find the best organizations to help your educators and public libraries! 

Some great resources and ways to support the LGBTQ community:

• National Center for Transgender Equality
• The Trevor Project
• Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

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In 1993 the Super Mario Bros film was the first movie based on a video game, why and how did it come to be and with John Leguizamo's boycott of the 2023 animated film, This episode is all about representation, globalization, chaotic filmmaking, capitalism and what Leguizamo had to say about it. With my opinion sprinkled in of course.

Small correction: a few times I say just Super Mario but I do mean Super Mario Bros, And I do want to add that I know Fred Armisen was also casted for the 2023 film and he is Venezuelan which is just adding to my reasoning for not entirely agreeing with Leguizamo.  So apologies but I hope you enjoy!

Next up --> Banned Book Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

Trailer for 1993 Super Mario Bros.
SNL Mario Kart skit

Understanding Leguizamo
Iconic Roles
Variety Article
Another article on his boycott

Books on Globalization
Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination by Anne Allison
Globalization and Culture by Jan Nederveen Pieterse  

Instagram/TikTok for the upcoming podcast @theysgays_bookwormbabes

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As the great Gerard Way once said, "Teenagers scare the living shit outta me." And today's episode is all about Lois Duncan's 1978 controversial novel, Killing Mr. Griffin. We'll explore a bit about why its been so controversial and why I think its actually a book with a wholesome message!

If you haven't already check this book out at your local library or buy second hand if you can!

Next up ---> Super Mario Bros. (1993) --Yep this film.

The 1997 Film for Killing Mr. Griffin

Lois Duncan's website

Article about Lois Duncan's Daughter case update

Article about the trial mentioned in the episode

For my friend’s upcoming podcast:
Instagram/tiktok: theysgays_bookwormbabes

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North Korea, Makeup, Lawsuits and Donuts! This episode is all about unpacking the methods, means and motivations behind why Elf Cosmetics and Dunkin' did their collaboration. Short answer 'cuz capitalism but there's always more to every media artifact than meets the eye. 

Next up ---> We'll be talking about a particular banned book from a very interesting author.....stay tuned.

Press Release for the Collaboration
What is high fashion's obsession with cheap eats
Extra article about fast food and cosmetics
How Fashion Tastes "Low Culture" Through Fast Food Collaborations

Moschino x McDonalds

Biggest Headlines in 2014
Avon's Funburger 

Youtube:
OHEMMA
Mariaagloriaa_
Steff's Beauty Stash
Tatianna Anesa

A sponsored video from E.L.F. x Dunkin with Mikayla Nogueira

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We are here finally at the last part of this series. This episode is all about Blake Langermann's journey with fear and religion.  We also are talking about How Religion and Fear are tools for social control and survival. This one is a gnarly one so listener discretion is advised.

Next Up --> Make-up collaborations and Fast Food Chains

Red Barrells comics

Playthroughs

• Poiised
• Gab Smolders
• Markiplier 

The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker

The Infographic -- also a much better explanation than what I gave

Protestant Christianity
Eastern Orthodoxy
Roman Catholicism

Boston Globe Article
 
Villisca Axe Murders

That Oprah Article
Cults --- just a news article on some cults in history

Social Control --- also a much better explanation than what I gave

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We are going into Part 2 of the Outlast video game series discussion. Today's episode uses Waylon Park as an example of how (not) to survive as a whistleblower and explores the history of whistleblowers in the US. And of course, we are talking about some gruesome subject matter so listener discretion is advised. Please Enjoy! 

Next Up for discussion --> Outlast 2

Outlast: Whistle Blower developed and published by Red Barrels

Red Barrels Outlast Comics

Youtube playthroughs:
Gab Smolders
Poiised
Markiplier

Link to Mercury Stardust main website
 (Help support if you are financially able to do so) All of her social handles can be found on this main page.

Link to Point of Pride


Check this book out at your local library or buy secondhand :
The Corporate Whistleblower Survival Guide by Tom Devine  and Tarek F, Maassarani (2011)

Misc History Links

• Journals of the Continental Congress
• Brief Background on the Continental Congress
• Whistleblowers of 1777

Misc Whistleblower links

• Whistleblower.org
• US Department of Justice Whistleblower Resource
• House of the Whistleblower OmBuds

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Hey there! This is Part 1 of a three-part series on the Outlast Games. In this episode, I will be discussing the job of an investigative reporter and some history around human experimentation and mental health reform. Listener discretion is advised as there will be darker topics and themes talked about in this episode.

Next Episode Media Artifact ---> Outlast: Whistleblower

A few ways to help with Mental Health Awareness:
-https://nami.org/Home
-Asian American Psychological Association.
-Black Mental Health Alliance
-Jewish Family Service
-The Trevor Project

Red Barrels Website:
https://redbarrelsgames.com/

Watch Playthroughs of Outlast:
Poiised- https://youtu.be/rN_wkHYji1g
Gab Smolders- https://youtu.be/UONB5gBKj-Y
Markiplier -https://youtu.be/j8ri1v8vTTM

Link to Scam Charities

Article on the Victim Demographic in the Holocaust

Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General

Journalist Risk Infographic

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Hello! Today's episode is a little different...I am taking a look at the 2004 film Alien vs. Predator and retelling the story to be a little bit more romance focused. Also, I express my undying love for the character Alexa Woods and how I feel she rivals Alien's Ripley. (not to be controversial of course)

Here's that fun link I mentioned in the episode:
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Next episode---> maybe something covering Outlast 2 or Nier: Automata... undecided but if you have a preference feel free to message me!

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