Representing Now

We kick off 2021 with a discussion around Euphoria’s intended target audience and dive into its captivating character arcs. Euphoria is a visually stunning yet heartbreaking teen drama written around a new generation.

C/W: This episode covers topics around mental health, domestic/sexual abuse, substance abuse, violence, gender identity, and body image in the show.

Coverart by @darthjager on Instagram 

In our season 1 finale, we answer our listener question, read reviews, and reflect on what it was like to start a new podcast during a global pandemic. That's it for season 1, but be sure to look out for season 2 coming early 2021. 

Did you like season 1? Write us a review on Apple Podcast and follow our Instagram @representingnow for updates on season 2. 

AND WE'RE BACK. After a long hiatus from moving into our new Apartment, we bring you a new episode of Representing Now featuring the book Children of Blood & Bone. A YA Black Fantasy novel based on Nigerian mythology created by author Tomi Adeyemi. The book follows a young girl on a hero's journey to bring back magic to the country of Orisha. In this episode, we discuss the book's use of geography, mythology, and racism and how this may influence younger readers.

What makes on-screen representation ‘Good’? In ‘The Mandolorian’ episode, we explore why diversity in the writer’s room and director’s chair is as essential as the diverse faces we see in the Star Wars Universe. We touch on the recent criticism surrounding representation in the Star Wars franchise and how the Mandalorian breaks out of this narrative. Geo takes a deep dive into Mandalorian culture and argues why he believes it is a feminist culture.