Best Ziporah Banda Podcasts (2025)

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Milk Fed w/ Amy Spalding 36:36

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Amy Spalding, star of the BBC’s I Kissed A Girl, joins us this week for a discussion on Melissa Broder’s provocative novel Milk Fed. We explore how Broder weaves together food, faith and desire through the story of Rachel, a young Jewish woman caught in a cycle of restriction and indulgence. We also discuss; ✨Mother-daughter dynamics ✨The resurgenc…

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Sisters of the Yam (bell hooks) w/ Mireille Harper 39:34

12d ago39:34

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Mireille C Harper, author and Editorial Director at Tonic, Bloomsbury, joins us for a conversation about bell hooks’ black feminist text Sisters of the Yam, a book that’s as relevant today as when it was published 30 years ago. Mireille shares how discovering this text in her twenties reshaped her understanding of Black womanhood, healing, and the …

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Blessings w/ Tamara Lawrance 29:22

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Tamara Lawrence & Amanda join us this week for a book chat about Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s beautiful debut Blessings. We explore how Ibeh captures the complexities of growing up queer in contexts that don’t always make space for you; from the tender moments of becoming, to the weight of family expectations, as well as what makes this coming-of-age story s…

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Pride & Prejudice w/ Bolu Babalola 41:48

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Bolu Babalola joins us this week to discuss love, literature, and the enduring power of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Bolu & Ziporah explore why Austen’s masterpiece remains the blueprint for modern romance (hello, enemies-to-lovers!), faithful screen adaptations, and how our personal circumstances and social conditions can shape our expectation…

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Dream Count 32:03

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This season we’re kicking off with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's long-awaited novel, Dream Count. We get into Adichie's exploration of the search for romantic fulfillment and marriage as achievement in the African context. We also touch on how Adichie has shaped perceptions of African feminism and storytelling, and the evolution of her characters and …

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Season 4 Trailer! 0:46

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Hi friends…👀 Stacked is back with a fresh format, and the same old fun. Join us for our fourth season where we'll be joined by various guests (friends, writers, readers, publishers!) for conversations on some of their favourite reads, old and new. New episodes out every other Thursday! Don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss them. You …

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Zadie Smith: Beauty, Multiculturalism & NW 40:46

1+ y ago40:46

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Join us for the last episode of season 3! We're discussing why we love our hometown fave Zadie Smith and her sprawling novels. We covered 'White Teeth', 'On Beauty' and her essay collection 'Intimations'. We also took a moment to reflect on the season and all that we've learned. Thank you for joining us along the way friends x Follow us on instagra…

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Akwaeke Emezi: Creativity, Heritage & Selfhood 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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Join us for the penultimate episode of the season as we explore identity, gender fluidity, and the power of creative expression through the works of the inimitable Akwaeke Emezi. We'll be discussing the semi-autobiographical "Freshwater," the passionate romance "You Made A Fool of Death With Your Beauty", and the memoir "Dear Senthuran." Follow us …

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Angela Davis: Freedom, Politics & Prisons 42:21

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This week we took a break from fiction and read the work of writer, activist and academic Angela Davis. The thing that concerned us the most was just how relevant her work is today. Join us as we discuss 'Freedom Is A Constant Struggle', 'Are Prisons Obsolete?' and 'Women, Race and Class' and how they've informed the ways we want to engage with pol…

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Buchi Emecheta: Proverbs, Tragedy & Female Independence 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

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This week we're discussing Buchi Emecheta who was a social worker and writer (often considered the first successful black woman novelist living in Britain after 1948). We've actually discussed her on the pod before and talked a lot about motherhood, but this episode was a great opportunity to talk about the other themes and contexts that come up in…

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Jamaica Kincaid: Family, Forgiveness & Foreign Lands 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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This week we read the incredible Jamaica Kincaid, Antiguan-American novelist & essayist (& gardener!), and she got us thinking about parent-child relationships, the nature of British tourism, and as always we end up circling right back to colonialism. In this episode, we discuss her debut novel, 'Lucy', her collection of short stories 'At the Botto…

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Ocean Vuong: Love, Poetry & War 55:09

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For this week's episode (coincidently landing on World Poetry Day!) we dive into the world of Vietnamese American poet and novelist Ocean Vuong, and explore some of the key themes that resonate throughout his work - the immigrant experience, the complexities of mother-child relationships, and the lingering shadows of war. In this episode, discuss O…

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Zora Neale Huston: Legacy, Culture & Self-Discovery 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

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This week, we're cracking open the pages of a truly under-appreciated legend: Zora Neale Hurston. We'll be diving into respectability politics and the complexities of her relationship with the Harlem Renaissance, her choice to write in vernacular, and the heartbreaking lack of recognition she received during her lifetime (and the work Alice Walker …

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Bonus Episode: Nightbloom x Africa Writes with Peace Adzo Medie 48:52

1+ y ago48:52

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Join us for our first live episode ever in collaboration with the Africa Writes festival and the Royal African Society! We spoke to Peace Adzo Medie about her latest novel Nightbloom, the power of walks and life in Ho, Ghana. We wanted to celebrate International Women's Day with Nightbloom because it explores the strength in female friendship and w…

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Joan Didion: Grief, Style & Purpose 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

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Things got a little deep in the studio this week as we discussed the life and works of Joan Didion. Join us as we explore her most impactful works, including ‘Play It As It Lays’ & ’The Year of Magical Thinking’, and Ziporah comes to terms with maybe being a bit of a nihilist (and maybe that’s okay!) Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up fo…

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Sally Rooney: Women, Writers & Ireland 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

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This week we're talking all things Sally Rooney and asking ourselves where IS the beautiful world we were promised as adolescents? What we enjoy most about Sally Rooney's books is how she's able to hone in on how class impacts the details of our lives and relationships, and how she prioritises women's issues. Join us for an exploration of Ms Rooney…

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James Baldwin: Love, Guilt & Desire 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

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In the first episode of the season, join us as we dig into the life and novels of THE James Baldwin: author, activist, playwright, and icon (and apparently ex-pastor). As a champion and friend of so many of our faves (Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Miles Davis, etc.) we were SO excited to discuss him and he does not disappoint! Although Ziporah does …

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Season 3 Trailer! 0:42

1+ y ago0:42

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Amanda and Ziporah are back! Join us for season three of Stacked, where we dive into the lives of literary giants like James Baldwin, Joan Didion, and Zadie Smith. This season isn't just about their writing, but the unique experiences that fuelled their words. Think insightful chats, thought-provoking discussions, and a deeper dive into how literat…

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Bonus Episode: 2023 Reading Wrap-up 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

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Hi friends! Did you miss us? Join hosts Amanda & Ziporah for a special end-of-year reading wrap up as we look back on 2023...and what a year it's been. We dive into our Top 3 books of the year, as well as the reading habits we've picked up (and might have to leave in 2023). Tune in for honest conversation on the current state of the world and how i…

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Revolutionary Books 43:40

2y ago43:40

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It's the final episode of the season! This week we're talking about the books that have revolutionised us personally in some way and also revolutionary books as a genre. Join us as we discuss whether it's important to read the books that have revolutionised the world and constructed society as we know it today and look out for some recommendations …

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The Poetry Episode 46:58

2y ago46:58

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This week we're talking about poetry! Join us for a conversation on some of our favourite poems, and poets such as Warsan Shire, Langston Hughes, Sylvia Plath, John Agard and much more. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafu…

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It Ends With Booktok 52:47

2y ago52:47

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This week, join hosts Amanda and Ziporah as we talk about the significant and impressive impact that Booktok has had on the publishing industry, and also discuss one of its darlings...Colleen Hoover! We read 'It Ends With Us', and hilarity ensues, but so does an enlightening conversation about 'bad' love, self-love, and the nature of forgiveness. C…

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Literary Blindspots 39:58

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Join hosts Amanda and Ziporah this week as they discuss their literary blindspots (the perspectives we miss when we cling to the genres, contexts and archetypes we're used to) and how they plan on moving towards a more holistic library. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestack…

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Beige Flag Books 43:24

2y ago43:24

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This week hosts Amanda & Ziporah discuss classics such as 'Lolita' by Vladamir Nabokov, 'The Catcher in the Rye' by JD Salinger and 'Infinite Jest' by David Foster Wallace as they question whether something really can be considered a 'red flag book', and if so, what (if anything) does it say about the reader? Contact us at [email protected] a…

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Children's Lit: Roald Dahl & The Gang 45:20

2+ y ago45:20

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This week we're throwing it all the way back to our childhood faves (Roald Dahl, CS Lewis, Jacqueline Wilson, 'Lemony Snicket', etc.) and talking about why we loved them! Join us as we also discuss the books we would recommend for ourselves in retrospect and children today in general. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram…

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Bonus Episode: Our Father, by our Amanda 7:55

2+ y ago7:55

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This week Stacked is taking a break from regularly scheduled programming to share Amanda's short story 'Our Father'. Hope you enjoy! Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound…

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The Case For Self-Help 45:58

2+ y ago45:58

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Join hosts Amanda and Ziporah as they address why they are not drawn to traditional self-help books, their concerns about the genre and share other (and probably better) ways to seek out self-development in books. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https:/…

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The Short Story Episode 42:00

2+ y ago42:00

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Join hosts Amanda and Ziporah as they discuss and reminisce over some of their favourite short stories (covering stories from writers like Angela Carter, Alice Walker and Tobias Wolff) while they try to figure out exactly what it is about short fiction they find so compelling. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Sta…

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The Three of Us! (Millennial Fiction with Ore Agbaje-Williams) 54:48

2+ y ago54:48

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This week we’re going to bat for Sally Rooney and ‘The Husband’ in The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams - our second guest of the season! And also the first author to ever make Ziporah side with a man. Join Amanda and Ziporah (and Ore!) as they unpack what qualifies as Millennial Fiction, talk Ore’s new book The Three of Us and shout out some of …

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We Were All Rooting For You! 52:05

2+ y ago52:05

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This week, we've got cancel culture and accountability on the brain and we're asking the big questions; can we separate the art from the artist? Should we even be trying to? Is cancel culture real?....and most importantly, does still loving Harry Potter make us bad people?? Join hosts Amanda and Ziporah as they discuss previously beloved authors an…

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Lit Mags Matter (with Nancy Adimora) 58:15

2+ y ago58:15

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This week we invited Nancy Adimora, founding editor of AFREADA, to discuss why literary magazines are not to be slept on! Join Amanda and Ziporah as they talk some of their favourite magazines and why they’re important for them as readers and especially for new writers. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - …

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Did Not Finish 41:31

2+ y ago41:31

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When there’s so many books to read, and yet so little time, is there merit in knowing when to put down a book? And could curating our reading in this way lead to more thoughtful and beneficial reading? Join hosts Amanda and Ziporah as they start the season off with some vulnerability (and accountability) about some of the books that they just could…

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Season 2 Trailer! 1:00

2+ y ago1:00

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Hi friends, Amanda and Ziporah are back for season 2 of Stacked! Join us each Thursday for fun and thoughtful conversations on books, life and culture. On this season we'll be covering a wide range of topics such as the literary magazines we love and support, the books we didn't finish (and why!) and the concept of a 'red-flag book'. Contact us at …

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Nervously Conditioned? 1:07:10

3y ago1:07:10

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For the final episode of the season, Amanda & Ziporah go right back to the beginning and re-read the book that started it all…Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga. They discuss their journey so far, honouring both their cultures and themselves, and exactly what it was about this incredible book that set them on the path they now find themselves…

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It's time to read Beloved, beloved 51:25

3y ago51:25

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.co…

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One Hundred Years of Solitude: On Writing Back 43:11

3y ago43:11

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/ama…

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On Why the Caged Bird Sings 49:19

3y ago49:19

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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 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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A Room of One's Own: On Feminism & Writing 45:54

3y ago45:54

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.i…

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The Joys of Motherhood: On Motherhood & Sacrifice 31:16

3y ago31:16

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Amanda & Ziporah discuss a joint favourite by Buchi Emecheta and wonder, where is the joy? Contact us at [email protected] 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.inst…

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Sula: On Toni Morrison, Freedom & Friendship 53:14

3y ago53:14

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com…

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Brit(ish)? On Identity, Black History Month & Legacy 46:13

3y ago46:13

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Amanda and Ziporah discuss Afua Hirsch’s Brit(ish) and explore what it means to be both black and Brit….ish. Contact us at [email protected] 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 …

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Introducing Stacked! 0:43

3y ago0:43

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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 thestackedpo…