Stacked

Stacked is the book podcast for readers who want more from their shelves. We explore the stories and voices that often go unnoticed in traditional literary spaces; the books that shape culture, challenge our assumptions, and help us make sense of the world around us.

If you're passionate about discovering books that challenge the status quo and spark meaningful conversations about literature, culture, and politics, Stacked is for you. Join us!

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Episodes

It's time to read Beloved, beloved

Amanda & Ziporah read Beloved by Toni Morrison and discuss book-to-film adaptations, the black gothic & just how damn inconvenient trauma can be... Contact us at thestackedpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ CC co - https://www.instagram.com/cc_____co/ Acast - https://...

Dec 08, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7

One Hundred Years of Solitude: On Writing Back

Amanda and Ziporah read Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' and discuss magical realism, main character energy and the the act of writing back as postcolonial resistance. Contact us at thestackedpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ CC co - https://www.insta...

Dec 01, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6

On Why the Caged Bird Sings

Amanda and Ziporah discuss the first instalment of DOCTOR Maya Angelou's series of autobiographies and consider therapy as they dive back into their childhood, and what it means to continue to rise. You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at thestackedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5

A Room of One's Own: On Feminism & Writing

Amanda and Ziporah read Virgina Woolf’s ‘A Room of One’s Own’ and discuss what we need to in order to be our most creative selves. (Spoiler alert: it's money) Contact us at thestackedpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ CC co - https://www.instagram.com/cc_____co/ Acast - https...

Nov 17, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Joys of Motherhood: On Motherhood & Sacrifice

Amanda & Ziporah discuss a joint favourite by Buchi Emecheta and wonder, where is the joy? Contact us at thestackedpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ CC co - https://www.instagram.com/cc_____co/ Acast - https://www.instagram.com/acast/ You can find us on Instagram @thesta...

Nov 10, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Sula: On Toni Morrison, Freedom & Friendship

Amanda and Ziporah discuss one of their favourite authors, Toni Morrison, as well as what it means to live for yourself versus for your community. Contact us at thestackedpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ CC co - https://www.instagram.com/cc_____co/ Acast - https://www.insta...

Nov 03, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Brit(ish)? On Identity, Black History Month & Legacy

Amanda and Ziporah discuss Afua Hirsch’s Brit(ish) and explore what it means to be both black and Brit….ish. Contact us at thestackedpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ CC co - https://www.instagram.com/cc_____co/ Acast - https://www.instagram.com/acast/ You can find us on Ins...

Oct 27, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing Stacked!

Hi! We're Amanda and Ziporah, co-hosts of the new book podcast, Stacked. Join us each week for fun and thoughtful discussions on books, life and culture. Our first season focuses on the books that 'made us', and we spend each episode diving into some of the books that have impacted our lives the most, and how they did it. Contact us at thestackedpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah ...

Oct 26, 2022•43 sec

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