Referential is hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas to have serious conversations about frivolous topics! Each episode takes you on an academically informed deep dive into pop culture and media that never skips out on a stupid joke. Subscribe &amp; join Dr. Khaliden Nas (and the occasional guest!) as we dive into conversations about identity, representation, Blackness, queerness (and so much more) across the cultures that we make; and the cultures that make us. Artwork by <a href="http://www.valentinemsmith.com" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith.</a> Music by Pampered Fists &amp; Anzahlung. Find out more at www.alsopurple.com

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Crossover pt. 10!Icons in the room! We’re joined by Brett Mannes and Evil Jeff, hosts of the OG Queer nerd podcast<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2J5rzxMhP3goEoGifgrFEW?si=6be32697545d44a2" rel="nofollow"> “Comic Book Queers: Legacy”</a>!We dig into our thoughts and feelings on Episode 10, Season 1 of X-Men &#39;97 - the Season One finale:‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’.Come listen to us dig into this episode and find out how we also fit the following in.  <ul><li>Nerd podcasting in the Pre-Krakoa boom, pre-Serial. </li><li>Ash reveals his American heritage</li><li>Don’t put Evil in a room with a Jean and a gun</li><li>CAW</li><li>Bastion chokes a lot of women</li><li>Bastion threw the first brick at Stonewall</li><li>Oppression 101</li><li>Steven Universe monologues vs Punching fascists</li><li>Sinister is the oldest Twink in the club</li><li>Ash v Khaliden. Continued.</li><li>Call Me By Your Face</li><li>A moment of appreciation for Jiz, may she never be forgotten</li><li>Why are you down there?!</li><li>The actors nightmare</li><li>Serialised television and event TV</li><li>The return of a now regular segment!</li><li>Clenching</li><li>Storm in this season’s narrative</li><li>Storm/Morph/Beast and the most visibly marginalised mutants</li></ul> Make sure to subscribe to<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> and stay tuned for a special mailbag episode closing to close out the crossover!Find Comic Books Queers: Legacy on instagram @Comicbookqueers!Find Brett Mannes @Brettmannes on Instagram!Find Evil Jeff @EvilJeff on Instagram!Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Edited and Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangents&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tangent #12 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 9 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’ Recap/Review (with Brett Mannes, Evil Jeff & Ash Alleyne!)

Crossover pt. 10!

Icons in the room! We’re joined by Brett Mannes and Evil Jeff, hosts of the OG Queer nerd podcast “Comic Book Queers: Legacy”!

We dig into our thoughts and feelings on Episode 10, Season 1 of X-Men '97 - the Season One finale:‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’.

Come listen to us dig into this episode and find out how we also fit the following in. 



Nerd podcasting in the Pre-Krakoa boom, pre-Serial. 
Ash reveals his American heritage
Don’t put Evil in a room with a Jean and a gun
CAW
Bastian chokes a lot of women
Oppression 101
Steven Universe monologues vs Punching fascists
Sinister is the oldest Twink in the club
Ash v Khaliden. Continued.
 A moment of appreciation for Jiz, may she never be forgotten
Why are you down there?!
The actors nightmare
Serialised television and event TV
The return of a now regular segment!
Clenching
Storm in this season’s narrative
Storm/Morph/Beast and the most visibly marginalised mutants




Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and stay tuned for a special mailbag episode closing to close out the crossover!

Find Comic Books Queers: Legacy on instagram @Comicbookqueers!

Find Brett Mannes @Brettmannes on Instagram!

Find Evil Jeff @EvilJeff on Instagram!

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Edited and Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangents' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*



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Tangent #12 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 10 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3’ Recap/Review (with Brett Mannes, Evil Jeff & Ash Alleyne!)

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Crossover pt. 9! We’re joined by actress, drag performer, rapper, activist and nerd Bianca Castro aka Jiggly Caliente! (Drag Race Philippines judge, Pose, Rupaul&#39;s Drag Race Season 4, All Stars 6, co-host of Translations!) to talk through all our feelings on X-Men &#39;97 Episode 9, Season 1 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’.Come listen to us dig into this episode with an icon in the room!+<ul><li>X-Men &#39;97 as that one ex you keep coming back to</li><li>Jiggly Caliente&#39;s history with the X-Men</li><li>Comics as a young immigrants&#39; teacher</li><li>Veronica Lodge with superpowers</li><li>Social Parallels</li><li>Discrediting revolutionary ideas</li><li>Sisterhood, adaptation, Jean Grey &amp; Ororo Storm Munroe</li><li>Jean gets her Naruto on</li><li>I try to get Ash and Jiggly to fight</li><li>The return of a regular segment</li><li>Can Storm do something again please?</li><li>Marvel Vs Capcom</li><li>Sitting on Lilandra&#39;s eggs</li><li>Shut up Charles</li><li>Bonding over violence</li><li>Queers against assimilation</li><li>Fatal (attractions) Matters</li><li>Xavier&#39;s not like us</li><li>XopXopXopXopXop</li><li>The return of the cosmic chicken</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe to<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to review Episode 10. And stay tuned for a special mailbag in two weeks!Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Find Jiggly @jigglycalienteofficial on Instagram !Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangents&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tangent #11 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 9 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’ Recap/Review (with Jiggly Caliente & Ash Alleyne!)

Crossover pt. 9!



We’re joined by actress, drag performer, rapper and activist Jiggly Caliente (Drag Race Philippines judge, Pose, Rupaul's Drag Race Season 4, All Stars 6, co-host of Translations! ) to talk through all our feelings on X-Men '97 Episode 9, Season 1 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2’.

Come listen to us dig into this episode with an icon in the room!

+

X-Men '97 as that one ex you keep coming back to
Jiggly Caliente's history with the X-Men
Comics as a young immigrants' teacher
Veronica Lodge with superpowers 
Social Parallels
Discrediting revolutionary ideas
Sisterhood, adaptation, Jean Grey & Ororo Storm Munroe 
Jean gets her Naruto on
I try to get Ash and Jiggly to fight
The return of a regular segment 
Can Storm do something again please?
Marvel Vs Capcom
Sitting on Lilandra's eggs
Shut up Charles
Bonding over violence
Queers against assimilation
Fatal (attractions) Matters
Xavier's not like us
XopXopXopXopXop
The return of the cosmic chicken




We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to review Episode 10. And stay tuned for a special mailbag in two weeks!

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Find Jiggly @jigglycalienteofficial on Instagram !

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangents' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*



Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!

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Crossover pt. 8(ish) We’re joined by Marvin Britt (Storyboard Artist for X-Men ’97, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Blood of Zeus, The Legend of Vox Machina) to go behind the scenes on X-Men &#39;97 Episode 8, Season 1 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1’. Come listen to us dig into all the behind the scenes secrets of the making of this episode’s most iconic scenes +<ul><li>Return of the Children of Toonami </li><li>Is Bishop okay?</li><li>Losing someone’s baby </li><li>Khaliden develops name blindness </li><li>Bastion got the Ash bass</li><li>Destroying Marvin’s love of X-Men in one sentences</li><li>Knitters </li><li>Where is Emma Frost?!</li><li>The X-Mansion as a tax shelter</li><li>Don’t mess with Michael Mouse</li><li>The ‘pinks’</li><li>Someone get Magneto a robe</li><li>NEIN!</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe to<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to review Episode 9 next week.Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Find Marvin Britt @marvin_b_britt on Instagram !Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangents&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

X-Men ‘97 Episode 8 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne & Storyboarder Marvin Britt)

Crossover pt. 8(ish)



We’re joined by Marvin Britt (Storyboard Artist for X-Men ’97, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Blood of Zeus, The Legend of Vox Machina) to go behind the scenes on X-Men '97 Episode 8, Season 1 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1’.



Come listen to us dig into all the behind the scenes secrets of the making of this episode’s most iconic scenes 

+

Return of the Children of Toonami 
Is Bishop okay?
Losing someone’s baby 
Khaliden develops name blindness 
Bastion got the Ash bass
Destroying Marvin’s love of X-Men in one sentences
Knitters 
Where is Emma Frost?!
The X-Mansion as a tax shelter
Don’t mess with Michael Mouse
The ‘pinks’
Someone get Magneto a robe
NEIN!


We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to  review Episode 9 next week.



Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Find Marvin Britt @marvin_b_britt on Instagram !

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangents' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*



Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!

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Tangent #10 (PREVIEW) IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 8 ‘Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne & Storyboard artist Marvin Britt)

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Crossover pt. 7! For Episode 7 we’re joined by two new chairs (Valentine Smith and Miss Sundi!) to talk all about X-Men &#39;97 Episode 7, Season 1 ‘Bright Eyes’ (written by Charley Feldman and JB Ballard)! Come listen to us dig into our favourite episode so far  + Find out how we&#39;ve fit the following in: <ul><li>The Debut of a brand new segment</li><li>The return of Trifiling Trish Tilby</li><li>Appropriate funeral attire</li><li>Team Rogue did nothing wrong</li><li>Days of Genocides past</li><li>Wading into Captain America discourse</li><li>Jubilee’s earrings</li><li>Ash vs Khaliden continues as new contenders enter the ring</li><li>Western conceptions of ‘The Closet’</li><li>Ms. Bastion’s Blues</li><li>The many failures of Charles Xavier</li><li>Sibling shade</li><li>The quiet firing of Dr. Khaliden Nas</li><li>More brief musical interludes </li><li>Passé Politics</li><li>Two Dumb Bitches: “EXACTLY!”</li><li>Shout out to Bella Donna</li><li>Are the X-Men heroes for humans or heroes of mutants</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe for next week&#39;s recap/review of Episode 8 on Ash&#39;s podcast<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 9 the week after that (and so on!). Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find Valentine @ValentineSm1th Find Sundi @SundiInThePark/@Sundi.in.the.park Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangent&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

X-Men ‘97 Ep 7 ‘Bright Eyes’ (with Ash Alleyne, Khaliden Nas, Valentine Smith & Miss Sundi)

Crossover pt. 7!



For Episode 7 we’re joined by two chairs (Valentine Smith and Sundi!) to talk all about X-Men '97 Episode 7, Season 1 ‘Bright Eyes’ (written by Charley Feldman and JB Ballard)!



Come listen to us dig into our favourite episode so far 



+ Find out how we've fit the following in:



The Debut of a brand new segment
The return of Trifiling Trish Tilby
Appropriate funeral attire
Team Rogue did nothing wrong
Days of Genocides past
Wading into Captain America discourse
Jubilee’s earrings
Ash vs Khaliden continues as new contenders enter the ring
Western conceptions of ‘The Closet’
Ms. Bastion’s Blues
The many failures of Charles Xavier
Sibling shade
The quiet firing of Dr. Khaliden Nas
More brief musical interludes 
Passé Politics
Two Dumb Bitches: “EXACTLY!”
Shout out to Bella Donna
Are the X-Men heroes for humans or heroes of mutants


We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe for next week's recap/review of Episode 8 on Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 9 the week after that (and so on!).



Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.



Find Valentine @ValentineSm1th 

Find Sundi @SundiInThePark/@Sundi.in.the.park



Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangent' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*



Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!

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Tangent #9 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 7 ‘Bright Eyes’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Valentine Smith & Miss Sundi!)

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Crossover pt. 6(ish) For Episode 6 we’re joined by our first ever returning third chair Tiffie Starchild o talk all about X-Men &#39;97 Episode 6, Season 1 ‘Lifedeath - Part 2’.Come listen to us dig into it + Find out how we&#39;ve fit the following in:<ul><li>THE BREEZE IS BACK!</li><li>Galaxy of white refrigerators</li><li>Bird ass people and bussing bald bussy</li><li>Stop the Sinister Steal 2025</li><li>The return of our now regular segment</li><li>Storm can’t catch a break</li><li>Alison Sealy-Smith you will always be famous</li><li>The galactic swirl agenda</li><li>A little bit of race play</li><li>Idealism killing everyone</li><li>Ash reads a letter he wrote Gladiator on the radio</li><li>So she just left Forge there?</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe to<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> for the full episode + our recap/review of episode 8 in two weeks, and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 7 next week (and so on!). Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Find Tiffie Starchild @TiffieStarchild across social media!Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangent&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tangent #8 (PREVIEW) IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 6 ‘Lifedeath – Part 2’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Khaliden Nas & Tiffie Starchild)


Crossover pt. 6(ish)



For Episode 6 we’re joined by our first ever returning third chair Tiffie Starchild o talk all about X-Men '97 Episode 6, Season 1 ‘Lifedeath - Part 2’.

Come listen to us dig into it



+ Find out how we've fit the following in:



THE BREEZE IS BACK!
Galaxy of white refrigerators
Bird ass people and bussing bald bussy
Stop the Sinister Steal 2025
The return of our now regular segment
Storm can’t catch a break
Alison Sealy-Smith you will always be famous
The galactic swirl agenda
A little bit of race play
Idealism killing everyone
Ash reads a letter he wrote Gladiator on the radio
So she just left Forge there?


We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe to IMMORTAL X OF WORDS for the full episode + our recap/review of episode 8 in two weeks, and we’ll see you back on REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 7 next week (and so on!).



Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Find Tiffie Starchild @TiffieStarchild across social media!

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangent' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*



Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!

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Tangent #8 (PREVIEW) IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 6 ‘Lifedeath – Part 2’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne & Tiffie Starchild)

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Crossover pt. 5! For Episode 5 we’re joined by Matthew Bordenave (Assistant Director &amp; Storyboard Artist for X-Men ’97, Young Justice, The Boys Present: Diabolical, Invincible Fight Girl) to talk all about X-Men &#39;97 Episode 5, Season 1 ‘Remember It’. Come listen to us dig into all the behind the scenes secrets of the making of this instantly iconic episode.  + Find out how we&#39;ve fit the following in:<ul><li>The return of our new regular segment</li><li>Trifiling Trish Tilby’s bumpit</li><li>A too brief Young Justice tangent</li><li>Khaliden discovers emotions</li><li>The Trial of Matthew Bordenave </li><li>Khaliden vs Matthew (Round 1)</li><li>Brief musical interludes</li><li>Ash vs Khaliden (Round 2)</li><li>Mutant trauma and Black audiences</li><li>Omar Holmon presents a Cyclops Ether </li><li>The Trial of Hank Mccoy (cont.)</li><li>Nayhooo</li><li>Whities are back</li><li>Clone with a Hard C </li><li>I know Genosha smells crazy</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe for next week&#39;s recap/review of Episode 6 on Ash&#39;s podcast<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 7 the week after that (and so on!). Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangent&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tangent #7 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 5 ‘Remember it’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Khaliden Nas & Matthew Bordenave )

Crossover pt. 5!



For Episode 5 we’re joined by Matthew Bordenave (Assistant Director & Storyboard Artist for X-Men ’97, Young Justice, The Boys Present: Diabolical, Invincible Fight Girl) to talk all about X-Men '97 Episode 5, Season 1 ‘Remember It’.



Come listen to us dig into all the behind the scenes secrets of the making of this instantly iconic episode. 



+ Find out how we've fit the following in:

The return of our new regular segment
Trifiling Trish Tilby’s bumpit
A too brief Young Justice tangent
Khaliden discovers emotions
The Trial of Matthew Bordenave 
Khaliden vs Matthew (Round 1)
Brief musical interludes
Ash vs Khaliden (Round 2)
Mutant trauma and Black audiences
Omar Holmon presents a Cyclops Ether 
The Trial of Hank Mccoy (cont.)
Nayhooo
Whities are back
Clone with a Hard C 
I know Genosha smells crazy


We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe for next week's recap/review of Episode 6 on Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 7 the week after that (and so on!).



Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangent' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*



Help other people find the podcasts, share and remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!

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Tangent #7 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 5 ‘Remember it’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne & AD Matthew Bordenave)

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PREVIEW Crossover pt. 4!(ish) On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered &#39;X-Men &#39;97&#39;!For Episode 4 we’re joined by my friend Victor Alexander (REFERENTIAL’s own video producer (follow us on <a href="https://youtube.com/@referentialp?si=du1ZBL6_a3i3uFQn" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alsopurp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc" rel="nofollow">Tiktok</a>!). We talk X-Men &#39;97 Episode 4, Season 1 ‘Motendo / Lifedeath – Part 1’. Find out how we&#39;ve fit the following in:<ul><li>The debut of a new regular segment</li><li>The debut of JubilAsh</li><li>Nostalgia</li><li>The trial of Victor Alexander, Beast Defender</li><li>Lorna looking RIKAN</li><li>Bzzt vs Pfft</li><li>An ASMR recap</li><li>Ash holds our hands</li><li>Mojo’s Drag Race </li><li>White dungarees </li><li>Sunsplat</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe for next week&#39;s recap/review of Episode 5 the week before we head back to the X Of Words feed for Episode 6 (and so on!). Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Find Victor @Clevvergirl on TikTok Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangent&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tangent #6 (PREVIEW) IXoW x REFERENTIAL: 'X-Men ‘97' Episode 4 ‘Motendo / Lifedeath – Partt 1’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Victor Alexander & Khaliden Nas)

PREVIEW 

Crossover pt. 4!(ish)



On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!

For Episode 4 we’re joined by my friend Victor Alexander (REFERENTIAL’s own video producer (follow us on Youtube and Tiktok!). We talk X-Men '97 Episode 4, Season 1 ‘Motendo / Lifedeath – Part 1’.



Find out how we've fit the following in:

The debut of a new regular segment
The debut of JubilAsh
Nostalgia
The trial of Victor Alexander, Beast Defender
Lorna looking RIKAN
Bzzt vs Pfft
An ASMR recap
Ash holds our hands
Mojo’s Drag Race 
White dungarees 
Sunsplat


We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe for next week's recap/review of Episode 5 the week before we head back to the X Of Words feed for Episode 6 (and so on!).



Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Find Victor @Clevvergirl on TikTok



Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangent' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*



Remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!

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Tangent #6 (PREVIEW) IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 4 ‘Motendo / Lifedeath – Part 1’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne & Victor Alexander)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/4/3/4/3ddd05b5-7cf6-4519-9d3b-c1311e168032_tangent_xep3_full.mp3

Crossover pt. 3!On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered &#39;X-Men &#39;97&#39;!For Episode 3 we’re joined by our friend Connor Goldsmith (host of the <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebrocast" rel="nofollow">Cerebro Podcast</a>!) to talk X-Men &#39;97 Episode 3, Season 1 ‘Fire Made Flesh’.Slightly longer than the previous episodes, but when the three of us sit down we tend to get carried away!Find out how we&#39;ve fit the following in:<ul><li>An ode to Madelyne Jennifer Pryor (who did nothing wrong)</li><li>Jean puts her hair up in a ponytail and gets back to work</li><li>Communal showering</li><li>Hank McCoy’s bedside manner and how to report it</li><li>Morph, Gen Z and anti-sex</li><li>Pray for Nathan Summers</li><li>The Redemption of Scott Summers?</li><li>Popping claws</li><li>(MJP!)</li><li>Chandeliers and Brimstone Clones!</li><li>Magneto and Rogue are sure being quiet this episode…</li><li>Will we see Bishop before the finale?</li><li>Psychic Battles done correctly</li><li>The breeze is still gone</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe for next week&#39;s recap/review of Episode 4 on Ash&#39;s podcast<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 5 the week after that (and so on!). Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangent&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

'X-Men ‘97' Episode 3 ‘Fire Made Flesh’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Connor Goldsmith & Khaliden Nas)

Crossover pt. 3!

On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!

For Episode 3 we’re joined by our friend Connor Goldsmith (host of the Cerebro Podcast!) to talk X-Men '97 Episode 3, Season 1 ‘Fire Made Flesh’.

Slightly longer than the previous episodes, but when the three of us sit down we tend to get carried away!

Find out how we've fit the following in:

An ode to Madelyne Jennifer Pryor (who did nothing wrong)
Jean puts her hair up in a ponytail and gets back to work
Communal showering
Hank McCoy’s bedside manner and how to report it
Morph, Gen Z and anti-sex
Pray for Nathan Summers
The Redemption of Scott Summers?
Popping claws
(MJP!)
Chandeliers and Brimstone Clones!
Magneto and Rogue are sure being quiet this episode…
Will we see Bishop before the finale?
Psychic Battles done correctly
The breeze is still gone


We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe for next week's recap/review of Episode 4 on Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS and then head back to REFERENTIAL to listen to us review Episode 5 the week after that (and so on!).



Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangent' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*

Remember to leave a rating and review if you liked the episode!

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Tangent #5 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 3 ‘Fire Made Flesh’ Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne & Connor Goldsmith)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/26/20/c846c39d-aba7-4059-ab74-d7777fd39cd4_ep_2_fulltangent_refx971.mp3

Crossover pt. 2!On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered &#39;X-Men &#39;97&#39;!For Episode 2 we continued our conversation with Tiffie Starchild (@TiffieStachild) and Omar Holmon (@OmarHolmon) of Black Nerd Problems about X-Men &#39;97 Episode 2, Season 1 &#39;Mutant Liberation Begins&#39;.Find out how we also fit the following in:<ul><li>We need to talk about Lifedeath</li><li>Magneto scams the UN</li><li>Jean has self hate, which means its time to get scared</li><li>X-Cutioner, you in danger girl</li><li>Finally Xavier’s fortune is put to direct action</li><li>Storm used to float, now she just falls down</li><li>Gambit checks into the Heartbreak Hotel</li><li>Will the real Jean please stand up</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe for next week&#39;s for recap/review of Episode 3 on this feed; and then follow Ash&#39;s podcast<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> to listen to us review Episode 4 the week after that (and so on!).Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangent&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

[Tangent 4] IXoW x REFERENTIAL: 'X-Men ‘97' Episode 2 'Mutant Liberation Begins' Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Omar Holmon, Tiffie Starchild & Khaliden Nas)

Crossover!

On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X-Men '97'!

For Episode 2 we continued our conversation with  Tiffie Starchild (@TiffieStachild) and Omar Holmon (@OmarHolmon) of Black Nerd Problems about X-Men '97 Episode 2, Season 1 'Mutant Liberation Begins'.

 Find out how we also fit the following in:

We need to talk about Lifedeath
Magneto scams the UN
Jean has self hate, which means its time to get scared
X-Cutioner, you in danger girl
Finally Xavier’s fortune is put to direct action
Storm used to float, now she just falls down
Gambit checks into the Heartbreak Hotel
Will the real Jean please stand up


We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe for next week's for recap/review of Episode 3 'Fire Made Flesh' on this feed; and then follow Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS to listen to us review Episode 4 the week after that (and so on!).

Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangent' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tangent #4 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 2 'Mutant Liberation Begins' Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Omar Holmon & Tiffie Starchild)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/24/20/02255920-383d-4f09-b122-3739fa0c1a1b_tangent_refx971.mp3

Crossover!On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered &#39;X-Men &#39;97&#39;!We invited Tiffie Starchild (@TiffieStachild) and Omar Holmon (@OmarHolmon) of Black Nerd Problems to join our conversation about Episode 1, Season 1 &#39;To Me, My X-Men&#39;.Find out how we also fit the following in:<ul><li>Storm &amp; Gambit&#39;s hair dresser</li><li>Sunspot&#39;s Imitation of Life</li><li>The redemption of Cyclops (?)</li><li>#NotMyJean!</li><li>Why you can&#39;t bring Beast to Bella Noche</li></ul> We&#39;ll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! Make sure to subscribe for next week&#39;s for recap/review of Episode 3 on this feed; and then follow Ash&#39;s podcast<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Azb1aYhGenH7gcfNp8gR5?si=bdee05582d4e45ca" rel="nofollow"> IMMORTAL X OF WORDS</a> to listen to us review Episode 4 the week after that (and so on!).Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.Produced by Dr. Khaliden NasMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  *&#39;Tangent&#39; are REFERENTIAL&#39;s shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

[Tangent 3] IXoW x REFERENTIAL: 'X-Men ‘97' Episode 1 'To Me, My X-Men' Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Omar Holmon, Tiffie Starchild & Khaliden Nas)

Crossover!

On a whim Ash and I decided to review/recap the just premiered 'X'Men '97'!

We invited Tiffie Starchild (@TiffieStachild) and Omar Holmon (@OmarHolmon) of Black Nerd Problems to join our conversation about Episode 1, Season 1 'To Me, My X-Men'.

Find out how we also fit the following in:

Storm & Gambit's hair dresser 
Sunspot's Imitation of Life
The redemption of Cyclops (?)
#NotMyJean!
Why you can't bring Beast to Bella Noche


We'll be alternating episodes on both our feeds so make sure to follow both REFERENTIAL and Immortal X of Words! 

Make sure to subscribe for next week's for recap/review of Episode 3 on this feed; and then follow Ash's podcast IMMORTAL X OF WORDS to listen to us review Episode 4 the week after that (and so on!).

Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Hosted by Ash Alleyne and Dr. Khaliden Nas.

Produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



*'Tangent' are REFERENTIAL's shorter bonus episodes. Slightly different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited bonus out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!*

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tangent #3 IXoW x REFERENTIAL: X-Men ‘97 Episode 1 'To Me, My X-Men' Recap/Review (with Ash Alleyne, Omar Holmon & Tiffie Starchild)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/2/16/0/34014951-9bb3-4c1e-a715-92ae301946fe_ref_2_full_with_aj.mp3

Beyonce’s Renaissance is over, now we’ve entered the Age of Enlightenment. Welcome to the rodeo? Yeehaw!I’m joined by Antonia Jade King (poet, writer, and soon to be Dr. AJ writing her thesis about the cultural and historical significance of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air) after watching the Renaissance film for a discussion on Beyoncé and the cultural conversations we’ve been having about her ever since she burst on the scene in 1997. AJ and I risk it all, come find out if we get cancelled by the Beyhive! + Find out how we also fit the following in: <ul><li>Introducing my new silent cohost (her name is Alaska)</li><li>Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter!</li><li>The Renaissance film</li><li>Texas? Hold &#39;em?</li><li>Cowboy Carter?</li><li>Marathons</li><li>Rough swimming while Black</li><li>The Color Purple</li><li>Billionaires</li><li>Black capitalism</li><li>In praise of Black laziness</li><li>Pinkwashing</li><li>Revolutionaries vs revolutionary narratives</li><li>Black womanhood in the context of queerness</li><li>The myth of Black excellence </li><li>Justice for Ayo! Remember when Jennifer Lopez sang the ’n’ word?</li><li>What we can expect from idols</li><li>Remember bell hooks’ beef with Beyonce?</li></ul> If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the &#39;Citation Page&#39; for this episode on my website, available from the first Sunday after the episode is up! ! <a href="https://www.alsopurple.com/citation-corner" rel="nofollow">https://www.alsopurple.com/citation-corner</a>You&#39;ll find all the books, shows and pods referenced in this conversation. Find AJ @AntoniaJadeKing on all the socials!Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Music by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  More at <a href="http://www.alsopurple.com" rel="nofollow">www.alsopurple.com</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 2: Critiquing Beyoncé (Or From The Renaissance to Enlightenment with Antonia Jade King)

Beyonce’s Renaissance is over, now we’ve entered the Age of Enlightenment. Welcome to the rodeo? Yeehaw!

I’m joined by Antonia Jade King after watching the Renaissance film for a discussion on Beyoncé and the cultural conversations we’ve been having about her ever since she burst on the scene in 1997.



AJ and I risk it all, come find out if we get cancelled by the Beyhive! 

+ Find out how we also fit the following in:



- Introducing my new silent cohost (her name is Alaska)
- Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter!
- The Renaissance film
- Texas? Hold 'em?
- Marathons
- Rough swimming while Black
- The Color Purple
- Billionaires
- Black capitalism
- In praise of Black laziness
- Pinkwashing
- Revolutionaries vs revolutionary narratives
- Black womanhood in the context of queerness
- The myth of Black excellence 
- Justice for Ayo!
- What we can expect from idols
- Remember bell hooks’ beef with Beyonce?




If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the 'Citation Page' for this episode on my website, available from the first Sunday after the episode is up! ! https://www.alsopurple.com/citation-corner

You'll find all the books, shows and pods referenced in this conversation.



Find AJ @AntoniaJadeKing on all the socials!

Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 



More at www.alsopurple.com

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*&#39;Tangents&#39; are shorter bonus episodes that are different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* ﻿Happy Holidays!Commuting? Looking for a reason to escape family for a few minutes? Bored because you don&#39;t celebrate anything but everything has shut down for 4 days?Distract yourself with these 2 minutes minutes of Ash and I almost ending our friendship because of a weather disagreement. Are you Team Ash or Team Khaliden on this one?If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the notes or &#39;Citation Page&#39; for Episode 1 on my website<a href="https://www.alsopurple.com/referential1" rel="nofollow">https://www.alsopurple.com/referential1</a>You&#39;ll find all the books, shows and pods referenced.Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Keep up to date by following me @AlsoPurp on all socials.And subscribe on YouTube for each episode&#39;s visuals! https://youtube.com/@referentialp?si=SZ7W-OkVwfSMjWNxMusic by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>. More at www.alsopurple.comIf you haven&#39;t already, please leave a 5 star rating and review to help more people find this podcast! I&#39;ll see you back here for a full episode next month. In the meantime, happy holidays! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

[Tangent 2] I Can't Stand the Heat (with Ash Alleyne)

Happy Holidays!

Commuting? Looking for a reason to escape family for a few minutes? Bored because you don't celebrate anything but everything has shut down for 4 days? 

Distract yourself with these 2 minutes minutes of Ash and I almost ending our friendship because of a weather disagreement.  Are you Team Ash or Team Khaliden on this one?



If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the notes or  'Citation Page' for Episode 1 on my website

https://www.alsopurple.com/referential1

You'll find all the books, shows and pods referenced.

Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Keep up to date by following me @AlsoPurp on all socials.

And subscribe on YouTube for each episode's visuals! https://youtube.com/@referentialp?si=SZ7W-OkVwfSMjWNx

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 

More at www.alsopurple.com

If you haven't already, please leave a 5 star rating and review to help more people find this podcast! I'll see you back here for a full episode next month. In the meantime, happy holidays! 


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Tangent #2 I Can't Stand the Heat (with Ash Alleyne)

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*Apologies for the audio quality! It&#39;s not too bad but we were still learning. Miss Sundi will be back on the pod soon with the mic their voice deserves!**&#39;Tangents&#39; are shorter bonus episodes that are different from the main monthly episodes. Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and whatever else I might think of + They take less time to make so I can update the feed frequently!* Miss Sundi and I sit down to talk about and queerness in the mainstream, baby gays and how we&#39;re imagining queer futures.+ Find out how we also fit the following in:<ul><li>Troye Sivan &amp; Sam Smith</li><li>Queer Joy</li><li>Post-Empowerment</li><li>Critiquing with empathy</li><li>Idina Menzel is a &#39;Beast&#39;</li><li>Queer male bodies</li><li>Latinx Madonna</li><li>Pride parties</li><li>Janet Jackson moaning</li><li>Queer utopias</li><li>Moesha</li><li>Queerness &amp; palatability</li><li>Remember when Adele was dressed like Jamaica?</li></ul> And much more! If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the &#39;Citation Page&#39; for this episode on the website www.alsopurple.com. You&#39;ll find all the books, shows and pods referenced in this conversation.Find Miss Sundi at sundi.in.the.park on Instagram and &amp; @MJSundi elsewhere.Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Music by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>. More at www.alsopurple.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

[Tangent 1/The Lost Pilot] Troye & Sam (Or Queering the Mainstream with Miss Sundi)

*Apologies for the audio quality! It's not too bad but we were still learning. Miss Sundi will be back on the pod soon with the mic their voice deserves!*



Miss Sundi and I sit down to talk about and queerness in the mainstream, baby gays and how we're imagining queer futures. 

+ Find out how we also fit the following in:

Troye Sivan & Sam Smith
Queer Joy 
Post-Empowerment 
Critiquing with empathy
Idina Menzel is a 'Beast'
Queer male bodies
Latinx Madonna
Pride parties
Janet Jackson moaning
Queer utopias
Moesha
Queerness & palatability
Remember when Adele was dressed like Jamaica?


And much more!



If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the 'Citation Page' for this episode on the website www.alsopurple.com. You'll find all the books, shows and pods referenced in this conversation.

Find Miss Sundi at sundi.in.the.park on Instagram and & @MJSundi elsewhere.

Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.

More at www.alsopurple.com

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(Tangent #1/The Lost Pilot) Troye & Sam (Or Queering the Mainstream with Miss Sundi)

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I&#39;m joined by Ash Alleyne for a discussion about the state of Black representation in superhero, fantasy and science fiction media.+ Find out how we also fit the following in:<ul><li>Black Telepaths or the lack of them in comics</li><li>Reading against the grain</li><li>Storm &amp; Marvel &amp; The X-Men</li><li>Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom</li><li>Uhura &amp; Star Trek</li><li>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</li><li>Insecure</li><li>Queen Sugar</li><li>Richard Ayoade being disappointing</li><li>Aircoolers or Airfryers</li><li>Star Wars</li><li>Judge Dredd &amp; The Empire...good?</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the &#39;Citation Page&#39; for this episode on my website! <a href="https://www.alsopurple.com/referential1" rel="nofollow">https://www.alsopurple.com/referential1</a>You&#39;ll find all the books, shows and pods referenced in this conversation.Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast <a href="https://t.co/6GIMzUx5Aq" rel="nofollow">X of Words</a> everywhere you find your podcasts. Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Music by PamperedFists &amp; Anzahlung.Podcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com/" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  More at www.alsopurple.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Black Superhero

I'm joined by Ash Alleyne for a discussion about the state of Black representation in superhero, fantasy and science fiction media.

+ Find out how we also fit the following in:

Black Telepaths or the lack of them in comics
Storm & Marvel & The X-Men
Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom
Uhura & Star Trek
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Insecure
Queen Sugar
Richard Ayoade being disappointing
Aircoolers or Airfryers
The Empire...good?
And much more!

If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the 'Citation Page' for this episode on my website at https://www.alsopurple.com/referential1

Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts. 

Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.

Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.

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Episode 1: Black & Powered (Or The Black Superhero with Ash Alleyne)

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Here&#39;s what you can expect!Referential is hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas to have serious conversations about frivolous topics!Each episode takes you on an academically informed deep dive into pop culture and media that never skips out on a stupid joke.Subscribe &amp; join Dr. Khaliden Nas (and the occasional guest!) as we dive into conversations about identity, representation, Blackness, queerness (and so much more) across the cultures that we make; and the cultures that make us.Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all the socials. Music by PamperedFists &amp; AnzahlungPodcast Artwork by <a href="http://valentinemsmith.com" rel="nofollow">Valentine M. Smith</a>.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Intro Episode

Referential is hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas to have serious conversations about frivolous topics! Each episode takes you on an academically informed deep dive into pop culture and media that never skips out on a stupid joke. Subscribe & join Dr. Khaliden Nas (and the occasional guest!) as we dive into conversations about identity, representation, Blackness, queerness (and so much more) across the cultures that we make; and the cultures that make us.

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Mini-sode: What is Referential?

A podcast to have serious conversations about frivolous topics.

Referential is hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas to have serious conversations about frivolous topics!

Each episode takes you on an academically informed deep dive into pop culture and media that never skips out on a stupid joke. 

Subscribe & join Dr. Khaliden Nas (and the occasional guest!) as we dive into conversations about  identity, representation, Blackness, queerness (and so much more) across the cultures that we make; and the cultures that make us.

Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 

Music by Pampered Fists & Anzahlung.

Find out more at www.alsopurple.com