Me Too

This week on Me Too, Duke University senior Allayne Thomas performs “Too” a monologue about black womanhood. After the performance, we are lucky enough to welcome Professor Adriane Lentz-Smith to the show to discuss the piece and what it means to be a black woman in America today.

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Produced by Nicole Stepovich and Fayfay Ning

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

In this second episode, Duke University student CJ Cruz performs “Transfigured,” a monologue about complicated grief at Duke. After the performance, our host Jess sits down with CJ and Duke senior Liddy Grantland to analyze the monologue and discuss how the Duke community can work toward making space for grief.

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Produced by Jess Chen, Ameen Ahmad, and Ben Jackson

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

This week on Me Too, Duke University junior Kaylin Woodward performs "Peanut Butter," a monologue about disordered eating and body image on Duke's campus. After the performance, we are lucky to welcome Franca Alphin, nutritionist at Duke's student health services, to the show to discuss the piece and how students can promote healthy eating habits.

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Produced by Jess Chen, Ameen Ahmad, and Ben Jackson

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

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Welcome to the third season of Me Too!

In this second episode, Duke University student Ila Kaul performs “Conversation x3,” a monologue about the assumptions others can place on individuals of differing backgrounds, and the struggle that places on that individual to explain their story. After the performance, our host Jess sits down with the original founder of Me Too Monologues, Priyanka Chaurasia, to discuss this piece, as well as the evolution of Me Too Monologues from its beginnings.

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Produced by Naveen Hrishikesh, Allison McHorse, Ameen Ahmad, and Jess Chen

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

Welcome to the third season of Me Too!

In this first episode, Duke University student Multy Oliver performs “I am Duke,” a monologue about the struggle of balancing personal, human experiences with high-pressure expectations at Duke. After the performance, our host Naveen sits down with members of the Me Too Production Team, including Theatrical Directors Vivian Luo and Betsy Broaddus, and Executive Producer Annie Delmedico to reflect on the piece and discuss their roles in Me Too Monologues.

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Produced by Naveen Hrishikesh, Allison McHorse, Ameen Ahmad, and Jess Chen

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

In the second episode of the season, Duke University senior Sonali Biswas performs “Things Men and Boys Have Said To Me”, a monologue about sexual assault and harassment. After the performance, Gaby sits down with Sam Meyers who serves as the current theatrical director for the Me Too Monologues live show, as well as with Sonali who serves as one of the co-executive producers for this year’s show. Sam, Sonali and Gaby get together in the recording booth to discuss the piece and its relevance to their own experiences as women on Duke’s campus. They also comment on the broader conversation that has been taking place in our country with regards to the importance of speaking up and demonstrating solidarity when it comes to incidents of sexual assault and harassment.

*We want to give a trigger warning for this episode, as the monologue contains content about sexual assault and harassment.

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Produced by Allison McHorse and Gaby Martinez-Moure

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

Welcome to the second season of Me Too! The podcast team is excited to share the first episode and looking forward to the content to come.

In this first episode, Duke University sophomore Betsy Broaddus performs “Still Breathing”, a monologue about mental illness, and the implications on those who have a loved one who is struggling. After the performance, we sit down with the Referral Coordinator for Duke University’s Counseling and Psychological Services, Lia Gilmore to discuss the piece, the resources available and the importance of broadening the conversation around mental health.

We want to give a trigger warning for this episode, as the monologue contains content about suicidal thoughts and self-harm.

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Produced by Allison McHorse and Gaby Martinez-Moure

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

In the transition episode, Sid sits down with incoming podcast host Gaby to discuss the Me Too Podcast team transitioning from its founding members, to a second generation.

The fall semester is here and the new podcast team is excited to share new episodes. 

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Produced by Sid Gopinath, Gaby Martinez-Moure, Allison McHorse and Amy Unell

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

This week on Me Too, Duke University senior Basil Seif performs "My Last Name," a monologue about being Muslim on campus and in America. After the performance, we are lucky enough to welcome both Basil and Imam Abdullah Antepli, Duke's Imam, to the show to discuss the piece and what it means to be Muslim in America today.

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Produced by Sid Gopinath, Maddie Stambler, Lauren Rosen, and Amy Unell

Music by Chen Xia-Ting

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We hear Duke University sophomore Julia Knorr perform a piece about feminism, titled "No Bra Burning in Feminism." After the performance, Sid sits down with Julia to discuss her performance, feminism, and activism on college campuses. This performance was recorded live at Duke for the 2017 Me Too Monologues show. You can share your own stories through our website: metoomonologuesduke.org We are on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeTooMonologues/ Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, and leave a review! Produced by Sid Gopinath, Maddie Stambler, Lauren Rosen, and Amy Unell Additional audio engineering for this episode by Al Wodarski of WUNC Music by Chen Xia-Ting www.metoomonologuesduke.org/podcast/