Episode 122: Isn’t this An Episode of Family Guy (Uncle Tom’s Cabin)?

This week Amanda and Victoria discuss Uncle Tom's Cabin and its enduring (and destructive) legacy. To listen along: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HrqsVdNdDJLuu5AJbhToz?si=43b8e0bcbee0404c To drink along: I don't know man, everything is on fire. Dealer's choice. Resources: A History of Black Stereotypes Onscreen https://youtu.be/OK_jVFslcsA?si=WLyCHjLEe_6Sx_7X Spike Lee tried to warn us...Race Melodrama and Minstrel Shows: Crash Course Theater #30 Childish... Continue Reading →

Episode 62: Behold the Cathedral in Which I Grow my F***Bois (Hunchback of Notre Dame)

This week Amanda and Victoria continue Amanda's birthday month with the Victor Hugo classic, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. To Listen Along: https://anchor.fm/unfortunately-required/episodes/Behold-the-Cathedral-in-Which-I-Grove-My-FBois-Hunchback-of-Notre-Dame-e14v3ht To Drink Along: https://www.thespruceeats.com/french-pearl-cocktail-recipe-760081 Resources: https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/paris/top-10-interesting-facts-about-victor-hugo/ https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hunchback/summary/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunchback_of_Notre-Dame https://youtu.be/AIIWy3TZ1eI

Episode 51: Spear and Sword in Harlem

This week Amanda and Victoria cover Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. Welcome to the first book for our Black History Month series. To Listen Along: https://anchor.fm/unfortunately-required/episodes/Spear-and-Sword-in-Harlem-eq1lle To Drink Along: Listen, this is a water week. Resources: https://youtu.be/mEy9ZKf5NOo https://youtu.be/hsxukOPEdgg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Ellison https://youtu.be/eWlaAcDlnjg https://youtu.be/hvfs4jIYHrI https://youtu.be/-_nZnPor4dg https://youtu.be/feizy37qhWc

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