Best Hari List Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.65: Stance’s Final Episode! Musician Kamaal Williams, Author LaToya Watkins, Artist Cochemea, Musician Sinkane 1:11:49

4M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

After seven years of Stance which has spanned over 64 episodes of arts, culture and current affairs, 8 insightful Stance Takes shows, the growth of Stance Studios, multiple awards, and over 30 in-person events across the globe, we present our final show! In this episode, Chrystal Genesis takes one last look at creativity, storytelling and what it m…

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Ep.64: Music w/Enji; US Jews of Color: Celebrating Sukkot, Journalist Robin Washington, Writer Hanah Bloom, Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman & Philosopher Lewis R. Gordon 1:15:07

5M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

On Stance, we explore the question: what does it mean to be a Jewish person of color in America today? We chat with a range of voices from this growing demographic, in the worlds of philosophy, pop culture, community organizing, and journalism. Plus, we cover music with Jazz Musician Enji to learn more about her mesmerizing new record, Ulan. At a S…

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Chicken and Dumplings w/ Chef Mike Carter 51:33

6M ago51:33

51:33

Host Bryan Ford is joined by Chef Michael Carter AKA Chef Mike. Known locally as “The Flavor Regulator,” Mike is the Executive Chef at Down North Pizza in North Philadelphia. Mike started his chef journey as an inmate in prison, selling improvised meals to his fellow detainees. Now he runs his own restaurant as part of the Down North Foundation, wh…

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Stromboli w/ Jason Biggs 47:21

7M ago47:21

47:21

Host Bryan Ford is joined by actor and comedian Jason Biggs. With an extensive acting career that began at the age of five, Jason is best known for playing Jim Levenstein in the American Pie comedy film series, Leonardo in the first two seasons of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Larry Bloom in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black. …

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Pernil and Cornbread w/ Chef Roshara Sanders 45:00

7M ago45:00

45:00

Host Bryan Ford is joined by Chef Roshara Sanders, also known as Chef Ro. Deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the 4th Engineer Battalion, Chef Ro started cooking professionally after she returned stateside and joined the 395th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, where she cross trained as a food supply specialist. In 2016, NBC Bl…

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Ep.63: Harlem Raised: Film w/ Maysles Documentary Center, Food w/ Sugar Hill Creamery, Nature w/ Brotherhood Sister Sol; Music w/ Vagabon 57:51

7M ago57:51

57:51

This show explores Harlem, one of New York City’s most historic and noteworthy places. Co-hosted by special guest, Vita, she joins her mum, Stance’s host and founder Chrystal Genesis to highlight some of their favorite places. As residents of the area, they visit a handful of their favorite spots, spanning film, food and nature to uncover what cont…

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Hanukkah Latkes w/ Dan Pashman 51:11

7M ago51:11

51:11

Host Bryan Ford is joined by Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful podcast, and inventor of the pasta shape cascatelli. Dan is the creator of The Sporkful, which is a James Beard and Webby Award-winning podcast. The series and his pasta shape, cascatelli, were featured by the NY Times, NPR, CBS This Morning, People Magazine, Access Hollywood, and more.…

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Tomato Soup and Pita Grilled Cheese w/ Mashonda Tifrere 43:43

7M ago43:43

43:43

Host Bryan Ford is joined by artist and musician Mashonda Tifrere. After the release of her first album produced by Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, and Raphael Saadiq, Mashonda has been featured on and co-written many hits, as she’s worked alongside artists such as Jay-Z, DMX, and more. More recently, Mashonda partnered with Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD and Gucci’s …

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Krispies, Cookies and Mango w/ Hari Kondabolu 53:27

8M ago53:27

53:27

Host Bryan Ford is joined by comedian Hari Kondabolu. The NY Times called him “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today” in response to his 2018 Netflix special, Warn Your Relatives. His 2017 truTV documentary, The Problem with Apu, created a global conversation about race and representation, and is now used in high school, colle…

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Deer Meat w/ Ben Mims 55:57

8M ago55:57

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Host Bryan Ford is joined by cookbook author and LA Times food journalist— Ben Mims. Ben has written three cookbooks and has worked as a food editor and recipe developer for several food media publications, such as Lucky Peach, Food & Wine, Saveur, Food Network Magazine, and Buzzfeed/Tasty. Bryan and Ben get down on Deer Meat, a dish Ben’s father u…

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Ep.62: On Humanity w/ Philosopher & Historian Professor Lewis R. Gordon; Poet & Writer Fariha Róisín; Music w/Soul Singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder 43:44

8M ago43:44

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How do we tap into sources of hope, compassion and humanity during such turbulent times? This episode of Stance explores this question through the lenses of philosophy, poetry, and music. Professor Lewis R. Gordon is a philosopher, musician, and historian whose areas of focus include existentialism, Africana philosophy, social and political theory,…

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Hostess Apple Hand PIe w/ Ronnie Woo 50:58

8M ago50:58

50:58

Host Bryan Ford is joined by chef and TV personality, Ronnie Woo. Ronnie is the founder of The Delicious Cook, an LA-based private chef company that specializes in four-star dining experiences. His highly anticipated debut cookbook, Did You Eat Yet?, showcases the Asian-American cuisine he’s known for alongside charming personal notes. He was previ…

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Sausage, Corn and Rice w/ Kr3wcial 37:56

8M ago37:56

37:56

Host Bryan Ford is joined by rapper and producer Kr3wcial. Kr3wcial is a New Orleans-based artist, and member of the acclaimed collective glbl wrmng. He’s performed at the world-renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, BUKU Music + Art Project, and Pell’s national Am I Still Dreaming tour, as well as a sold-out appear…

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Kadhi w/ Priya Krishna 39:12

9M ago39:12

39:12

Host Bryan Ford is joined by cookbook author and NYT food journalist, Priya Krishna. Priya’s the author of the best-selling cookbook Indian-ish, a tribute to her mom’s Indian-American cooking. As a journalist, her stories have been included in the 2019 and 2021 editions of "The Best American Food Writing." The dish she shares with Bryan today is Pr…

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Pizza Fries w/ Adam Shapiro 46:53

9M ago46:53

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Host Bryan Ford is joined by Adam Shapiro, actor and Pretzelmaker. He currently stars in Netflx’s Never Have I Ever, and the upcoming Peacock John Wick prequel series, The Continental. Adam founded Shappy Pretzel company in 2020 during the pandemic, and this year served 4,000 Shappy pretzels at the Oscars. Now selling nationwide over Goldbelly! Bry…

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Poor Man’s Chili w/ Tristan Mack Wilds 42:35

9M ago42:35

42:35

Host Bryan Ford is joined by actor and musician Tristan Mack Wilds. The multi-faceted entertainer became widely popular from his breakout role as Micheal Lee on HBO’s The Wire and starring as Dixon Wilson on the hit remake 90210. In 2014, Wilds released his critically acclaimed debut album, New York: A Love Story, executively produced by iconic pro…

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Ep.61: Celebrating ESG w/ Co-Founder, Singer & Guitarist Renee Scroggins; Journalist, Cultural Critic & Professor Carol Cooper 34:26

9M ago34:26

34:26

We’re back from our summer break to bring you a special show all about the seminal funk-punk dance band, ESG. Join us on this immersive musical journey through New York City exploring the 70’s, 80’s and beyond, following ESG and their unique sound and story. Starting in the South Bronx, sisters, Valerie, Renee, Deborah, and Marie Scroggins formed E…

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Lonches de Piñata w/ Maite Gomez-Rejón 54:00

9M ago54:00

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Bryan Ford is joined by professor of culinary history, Maite Gomez-Rejón. Maite is the founder of ArtBites and she has dedicated her career to exploring the nexus of art and culinary history through lectures, cooking classes, and tastings in museums and universities across the country, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Los Angeles Count…

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Albóndigas en Chipotle w/ Cecilia Cassandra Peña-Govea, aka La Doña 57:32

9M ago57:32

57:32

Host Bryan Ford is joined by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cecilia Peña-Govea, AKA La Doña. Born in San Francisco, California, La Doña combines her deep roots in Latin folk traditions, like corridos and rumba, with the propulsive modern sounds of reggaeton, cumbia, and hip hop. La Doña coined the term “Femmeton” to describe her au…

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Buitoni Ravioli w/ Gianmarco Soresi 54:25

10M ago54:25

54:25

Host Bryan Ford is joined by comedian Gianmarco Soresi. Gianmarco Soresi is a NY based stand-up comedian, actor and occasional Jeff Goldblum impressionist (you’ll hear in this episode). His stand-up has been featured on Comedy Central, Netflix’s Bonding, PBS’s Stories from the Stage, and Real Housewives of New York (really). His first comedy specia…

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Kraft Mac & Cheese w/ Frankie Gaw 42:17

10M ago42:17

42:17

Host Bryan Ford is joined by home chef Frankie Gaw. Frankie Gaw is a food writer, photographer, and designer. He is the food blogger behind Little Fat Boy, which has won Saveur Blog of the Year and the IACP Individual Food Blog Award, which explores his Taiwanese American roots through creative takes on classic dumplings, noodles, and more. His deb…

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Taco Rice w/ Brandan ‘BMike’ Odums 44:21

10M ago44:21

44:21

Host Bryan Ford is joined by street artist and muralist Brandan ‘BMike’ Odums. Brandan became known for his murals after painting a series of Black revolutionaries in the Florida Housing Development in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Other artists began to flock to the location and this underground, guerilla art hub became #ProjectBe. In 2016, Odums estab…

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Aunt Melissa’s Granola w/ Zoë François 43:05

10M ago43:05

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Host Bryan Ford is joined by award winning author and pastry chef Zoë François. Zoë is the author of Zoë Bakes Cakes, co-author of the best-selling Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day series and is working on her 10th cookbook, Zoë Bakes Cookies. She is the host of Zoë Bakes on the Magnolia Network, and her work has been featured in many publicatio…

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Steak & Shrimp Tacos + Truffle Risotto with Caviar w/ Sarah Hyland + Wells Adams 50:39

11M ago50:39

50:39

It’s a double-date for this episode of Flaky Biscuit! Bryan and his fiance Bridget sit down with Sarah Hyland and her husband Wells Adams at their dining table in Los Angeles. Sarah Hyland made her first appearance in film in 1997 at the age of six. Since then she’s had an array of roles in television and film, but is best known for her role as Hal…

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Catfish and Mac w/ Pell 39:22

11M ago39:22

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Host Bryan Ford is joined by rapper Jared Pellerin AKA Pell. Pell’s first mixtape, Floating While Dreaming, captured the attention of rap critics and fans, and helped make Pell’s name synonymous with ambition. Since its release in 2014, he’s come out with two follow up albums and gone on tour with artists like Kehlani, JID, Big Freedia, Doja Cat, a…

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Spaghetti Al Pomodoro w/ Daniele Uditi 40:13

11M ago40:13

40:13

Host Bryan Ford is joined by the host of Hulu’s Best in Dough, and owner of the critically acclaimed Pizzano restaurant, Daniele Uditi. Daniele became practically an urban legend when he moved to LA and started serving the city’s best pizza to local celebrities in his friend’s backyard. From there, he swept the pizza lovers of the city off their fe…

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Entenmann’s Chocolate Donuts w/ Natasha Pickowicz 53:21

11M ago53:21

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Host Bryan Ford is joined by three-time James Beard Award finalist, Natasha PIckowicz. Her pastry work intersects with community organizing at her wildly popular pop-up Never Ending Taste. which explores the relationship between baking and social justice, and raises funds for causes such as women’s reproductive health rights. Her recipes and writin…

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Gumbo w/ Dorion Renaud 40:33

12M ago40:33

40:33

Host Bryan Ford is joined by Dorion Renaud— actor, model, recording artist and CEO of Buttah Skin. Before Dorion’s life in the public eye on shows such as BET’s College Hill, Bounce’s In The Cut, and most recently MTV’s The Real Friends of Weho, Dorion was just another Texas boy chowing down on mom’s gumbo. Bryan does his best to recreate this spec…

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Mama’s Dressing w/ Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball 36:57

12M ago36:57

36:57

Host Bryan Ford is joined by Tank, front woman of the grammy nominated group Tank And The Bangas, who exploded onto the scene after they won NPR’s 2017 Tiny Desk concert. With their combination of fiery soul, deft hop-hop, jazz, and that distinct New Orleans sound— they’ve taken their music across the globe and back. The musician, and published poe…

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St. Louis Style Pizza w/ Jenna Fischer 47:19

12M ago47:19

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Host Bryan Ford is joined by Jenna Fischer, who you might know as Pam from The Office. She’s also a host of the top 10 podcast Office Ladies, an author, and (long before she came to Hollywood) a professional fry cook. Bryan recreates Jenna’s beloved childhood pizza, Imo’s St. Louis Style Pizza. Watch Bryan make his version and Subscribe: Youtube Re…

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Ep.60: Tribeca Festival, NYC’s Celebration of Film w/ actors Claire Danes, Zazie Beetz, CCH Pounder and filmmakers Steve Buscemi, So Young Shelly Yo, Guo Guo, Noam Kaplan, and Jennifer Esposito 56:39

12M ago56:39

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We take you to Tribeca Film Festival celebrating creative storytelling from the heart of NYC’s lower Manhattan. Chrystal Genesis interviews actors and filmmakers on the red carpet and backstage to cover some of the most exciting films and TV premiering at Tribeca. We catch up with actors including Zazie Beetz, CCH Pounder and Claire Danes to find o…

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Tastykake's Butterscotch Krimpets w/ André Mack 44:05

1y ago44:05

44:05

On this inaugural episode, host Bryan Ford is joined by sommelier, restaurateur, and the host of World of Wine— André Mack. Bryan and André share a homemade version of André’s favorite childhood snack: Tastykakes Butterscotch Krimpets. Watch Bryan make his version and Subscribe: Youtube Recipe from today's episode can be found at Shondaland.com …

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Introducing: The Flaky Biscuit Podcast 2:29

1y ago2:29

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Each week host Bryan Ford, award-winning artisan baker, serves up his guests’ favorite nostalgic meal. It could be anything from a homemade version of twinkies, to mom’s Thanksgiving dressing. Get new episodes of Flaky Biscuit every Tuesday, starting June 27th! More Flaky Content: youtube.com/shondaland Cook Alongside Bryan: Shondaland.com Join The…

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Ep.59: Hot Docs 30th Anniversary: Canada’s International Documentary Film Festival 49:48

1y ago49:48

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Stance visits Toronto to cover Hot Docs, the largest documentary film festival in North America, known for its bold and outspoken programming. Founded in 1993 by Canadian filmmakers and producers, the festival now showcases over 200 films from across 72 countries. While at the festival, Stance views visually arresting, thought-provoking, experiment…

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Ep.58: Touring and Cooking in NYC’s Chinatown w/ Culinary Historian, Cookbook Author and Award-winning Campaigner, Grace Young 53:58

1y ago53:58

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We visit New York City’s Chinatown with culinary historian, cookbook author, and campaigner Grace Young. The largest in the US, it is known for an abundance of markets, eateries, multi-generational businesses, and independent stores serving New Yorkers and tourists from all over the world. It is home to a predominantly Chinese Asian diaspora dating…

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Ep.57: Excavating Spirituality w/ Poet aja monet, Writer Emma Warren, Visual Artists Senga Nengudi Fittz & Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees 56:21

1y ago56:21

56:21

Stance delves into the spiritual realm and how it manifests through the visual arts, dance, music and poetry. An ever-evolving topic, we cover the power of spirituality through ancestral connections, imagination, movement, humor and joy. To start, we speak with surrealist blues poet, aja monet on the artistic movements shaping her writing and commu…

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Ep.56: Why You Should Care About Caste w/ Author Anindita Ghose, Activist & Storyteller Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Model & Engineer Seema Hari 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

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Have you heard of Caste? Whether you know it well or not at all, Caste in South Asia and around the world influences everything from politics, education, media, and family relationships. It’s a system which dates back centuries and today affects around 1.9 billion people. So how do we become Caste aware? We explore this and more through the lenses …

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Ep.55: Accra Ghana: Music w/ SuperJazzClub; Freedom Skatepark Founder Sandy Alibo; Culinary Sundown Experience at Palm Moments 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

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Stance is back with its sixth anniversary episode, a celebration of all things Stance loves: culture, food, music and art. In this show, Chrystal Genesis travels to the buzzing, complex and vibrant capital of Ghana: Accra. An epicenter of creativity, innovation and youth culture. While in Accra, Chrystal meets Ghanaian music collective SuperJazzClu…

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Ep.54: Live from Glastonbury Festival w/Producer, DJ and Vocalist Sofia Kourtesis 16:00

2y ago16:00

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Stance celebrates the summer with a live show from Glastonbury. The most iconic music and performing arts festival in the UK. Stance takes in the sounds of the festival atmosphere and speaks with Lima-born, Berlin-based producer, DJ and vocalist Sofia Kourtesis before her show at Glastonbury’s Sonic Stage. Sofia chats about her bittersweet house mu…

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Ep 53: Sex, Desire & Pleasure w/ Author Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, Poet Samiya Bashir, Artist Lady Skollie, Journalist Kemi Alemoru; Music w/ The Twilite Tone 59:18

2y ago59:18

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We examine sex, desire, and pleasure through visual art, literature, culture and musical critique to uncover how black women, and women of colour, navigate their sexual needs and wants. Stance hears from Ghanaian non-fiction author Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah on her book, The Sex Lives of African Women which shares stories of over 30 African women across…

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Ep 52: Island Life w/ Musician Leyla McCalla; Professor Godfrey Baldacchino; Author Mary Taylor Simeti; Writer Alice Albinia; Mitchell Kuga, Maura Walz & Yung Kha on HBOs White Lotus 1:14:44

2y ago1:14:44

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Stance explores Island Life through music, food, culture, and literature as well as where they sit within our imaginations. From representations on telly to Sicily’s diverse culinary food history, and Haiti’s culture and politics through sound, Stance attempts to get to the roots of Island Life. We hear the arresting music of Haitian American artis…

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Ep 51: Ukraine & the Narratives of War w/ Daemeah Karbeah, Cynthia Enloe, Daniel Trilling, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin; Hercules & Love Affair 1:01:24

2y ago1:01:24

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In light of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, we examine how narratives of war shape how we see and experience conflict. Stance explores the tropes of war, racist media coverage, war as entertainment, and the current and future issues refugees fleeing Ukraine are likely to face. Plus, the impact this has on global politics and policy with Daemeah Ka…

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Ep 50: Summer of Soul Director Questlove; Innovative Musicians w/Joviale, Planningtorock, KALLITECHNIS. 1:25:22

2+ y ago1:25:22

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Stance speaks with Summer of Soul Director Questlove and highlights the innovative musicians making their mark on music right now. We discover how the arts, introspection, sound, society, and heritage influence these artists and their crafts. Grammy winner, Oscar and BAFTA nominee, director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson discusses his spellbinding and …

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Ep 49: Beyond the Studio: In Conversation with Artists Antony Gormley and Nari Ward 1:05:05

2+ y ago1:05:05

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Stance Podcast goes beyond the studio in conversation with world-renowned sculptors Antony Gormley & Nari Ward. From London and New York, they share unique, considered opinions on their own practices and each other’s work, and highlight themes at the forefront of their creativity. We cover the subversive nature of art, architecture, fatherhood, the…

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Stance Takes Montreal: Where Music Meets Art w/ Musician Gayance; Visual Artist Yannis Guibinga; Art Collector Dr. Kenneth Montague 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

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Stance Takes is back with a special show taking you around Montreal’s creative scene. Known for its independent and eclectic music and visual arts, Montreal is a striking and dynamic French speaking multicultural city. In this immersive episode where music and art collide, Stance profiles Haitian Canadian musical artist, programmer and DJ Gayance. …

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Stance Takes: MFest Muslim Knowledge & Creativity w/ Author Nadifa Mohamed; Journalist Rokhaya Diallo; MP Zarah Sultana; TV Director Nida Manzoor; Historian Blair Imani and more 40:04

3y ago40:04

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Stance Takes is back covering MFest, a multi-arts festival of Muslim knowledge and creativity with Maslaha with The British Library. We bring highlights from the festival, sharing an immersive glimpse from its programme, and speak with award-winning Somali-British author Nadifa Mohamed. The Fortune Men, covers the true story of the wrongful impriso…

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Ep 48: The Bronx w/ Yayoi Kusama at New York Botanical Garden; Artist Tasha Dougé; Rapper Kemba; Food: Togo’s Bognan International & Italian Madonia Brothers Bakery 54:37

3y ago54:37

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Stance visits The Bronx to spotlight its rich history and contemporary landscape to dissect how it’s one of the city's most unique and overlooked boroughs in New York City. Through visual art, global cuisine, and music, Stance uncovers just some of the individuals, scenes and places that make up The Bronx. For generations, The Bronx has been a poin…

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Ep. 47: East Africa: Past, Present & Reimagined Futures w/ Author Nanjala Nyabola, Architect Omar Degan, Archaeologist Sada Mire, Journalist Abdi Latif Dahir, Artist Eltayeb Dawelbait 1:15:38

3y ago1:15:38

1:15:38

On Stance, Chrystal Genesis is joined by award-winning journalist and writer Ismail Einashe to explore the people and stories of East Africa. Inspired by migration, culture, music and history, the episode traverses through Kenya, Sudan, and Somalia, examining the contemporary hubs and ancient histories of East Africa. Starting in Kenya, we chat wit…

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Ep. 46: (Un)learning for Liberation w/ Joshua Virasami, Dylan Rodriguez, Sonya Childress, Asher Gamedze, Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Kelsey Mohamed, Camille Barton, Aditi Jaganathan 1:40:39

3y ago1:40:39

1:40:39

In this episode of Stance, Chrystal Genesis is joined by film programmer and cultural researcher Jemma Desai. Together they examine the practices of (Un)learning for Liberation as they highlight the many forms of abolitionist thinking through literature, music, activism and film. We speak with London based artist, writer and political organiser Jos…

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Ep. 45: Brixton Uprising w/ Singer Carroll Thompson, Novelist Alex Wheatle, Poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, Musician Asher Senator, Dr Rebekah Delsol; Singer Rachel Chinouriri 1:20:19

3y ago1:20:19

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Marking the 40th anniversary of the 1981 Brixton Uprising, Stance explores the moments leading up to the uprising and the activism that inspired it, their connections to the Windrush scandal, and the 2021 Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and subsequent #KillTheBill protests in Bristol. Looking at the uprising through film, academia, litera…

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