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A podcast about popular and critical responses to African American novels, artistic productions, and more.  

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Forgotten Readers -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on the often-overlooked identity of collegiate Black men as readers, highlighting their engagement with African American literature and their vital place in reading culture. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Toni Morrison and the 1970s -- ep. by Elizabeth Cali

    A brief take on Toni Morrison’s transformative work in the 1970s, revealing how her simultaneous roles as editor and novelist reshaped the literary landscape by elevating Black writers, amplifying new voices, and producing several of her own landmark works. Written by Elizabeth Cali Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Why Read Edward P. Jones Right Now -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy

    A brief take on Edward P. Jones’s vivid portrayals of Washington, D.C., revealing the city’s complexity, resilience, and humanity beyond the caricatures found in politics and media. Written by Kenton Rambsy Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Seeing Nigerian Writers -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on how perspective shapes categorization in Nigerian literature, tracing shifting views from Igbo and Yoruba writers to global recognition of figures like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Novelizing Black Panther -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on the expanding world of Black Panther novelizations, tracing how writers from Jesse J. Holland to Sheree Renée Thomas extend Wakanda’s remarkable literary legacy. Written by Howard Rambsy II  Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Names in African American Novels -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on the unforgettable names found throughout African American novels, exploring how Black writers use naming to reveal character, history, irony, and identity across generations of novels. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra Timm

    5 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Names in African American Short Stories -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy

    A brief take on the memorable names that shape African American short fiction, showing how writers from Chesnutt and Hurston to Baldwin and Bambara use naming to capture voice, region, history, and character across generations of stories. Written by Kenton Rambsy Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Paul Laurence Dunbar school names -- ep. Howard Rambsy II

    | A brief take on the nationwide naming of schools after Paul Laurence Dunbar, tracing how the poet’s enduring influence led communities to commemorate Black educational excellence through his name. Written by Howard Rambsy II  Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min
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A podcast about popular and critical responses to African American novels, artistic productions, and more.  

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  • Creator
    Howard Rambsy II
  • Episodes
    223
  • Seasons
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Remarkable Receptions
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